Technology 15 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

Technology News 18.04.2026
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Technology News 18.04.2026

LIVETechnology news rolling coverageStarted: April 18, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 18, 2026, 7:24 AM EDT OnePlus Watch 3 with dual-frequency GPS targets phone-free workouts for under €220 on AliExpress April 18, 2026, 7:07 AM EDT. More runners are leaving their phones at home. The OnePlus Watch 3, with a **1.5-inch LTPO AMOLED** display, **dual-frequency GPS** and a Snapdragon W5 processor, is available on AliExpress for under **€220** in the Spring Breeze sale. The model is pitched as a solid option for training without carrying a phone. **Dual-frequency GPS** improves route, pace and distance accuracy in cities and interference-prone areas.
April 18, 2026
Your Next Smartphone Could Cost More in 2026 — The AI Memory Crunch Is Hitting Budget Phones First
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Your Next Smartphone Could Cost More in 2026 — The AI Memory Crunch Is Hitting Budget Phones First

Memory chip shortages are expected to drive smartphone prices up 6% to 8% in 2026, with low-end models hit hardest, analysts say. Nothing CEO Carl Pei reports memory prices have tripled in some cases due to AI data center demand. The Nothing Phone 4a series is set to launch in India before March, featuring faster UFS 3.1 storage. IDC predicts global smartphone shipments will shrink this year as costs rise.
January 16, 2026
Samsung Wallet adds Toyota Digital Car Key support as 2026 RAV4 rollout starts
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Samsung Wallet adds Toyota Digital Car Key support as 2026 RAV4 rollout starts

Samsung Wallet’s Digital Key will work with select 2026 Toyota RAV4 models launching this month in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The feature uses ultra-wideband and near-field communication for locking, unlocking, and starting vehicles with compatible Galaxy phones. Wider availability and support for more Toyota models are expected as 2026 vehicles launch in other regions.
January 16, 2026
China’s Viral “Are You Dead?” App Disappears From China Stores as Solo Living Soars
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China’s Viral “Are You Dead?” App Disappears From China Stores as Solo Living Soars

Apple removed the viral check-in app “Are You Dead?” from its mainland China App Store early Friday after backlash over its blunt name. The app, now rebranded as “Demumu” and charging 8 yuan, reached No. 2 on China’s paid-app chart. Developers said the takedown was abrupt. The app targets people living alone, alerting contacts if users miss daily check-ins.
January 16, 2026
iPhone reboot alert: why Apple’s iOS 26.2 update is suddenly urgent
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iPhone reboot alert: why Apple’s iOS 26.2 update is suddenly urgent

Apple is urging iPhone users to update to iOS 26.2 or iOS 18.7.3 and restart devices after two WebKit flaws were linked to targeted attacks. StatCounter data cited by Tom’s Guide shows only 15.4% of iPhones had adopted iOS 26 as of January 2026. The vulnerabilities affect all browsers on iOS. Apple credited Google’s Threat Analysis Group for reporting one of the issues.
January 16, 2026
Technology News 16.01.2026
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Technology News 16.01.2026

Rep. John Moolenaar urged the NSF to block Chinese institutions from the ACCESS supercomputing program, citing export-control risks and screenshots showing Chinese universities listed as eligible. Separately, a federal judge ordered Anna's Archive to delete all WorldCat.org data after a default judgment for unauthorized scraping that caused outages. Anthropic’s report finds coding dominates Claude AI use, with the US, India, Japan, UK, and South Korea leading global adoption.
January 16, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra drops to $329.99 as Woot and Samsung UK push fresh deals
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra drops to $329.99 as Woot and Samsung UK push fresh deals

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) dropped to $329.99 on Woot, nearly half its U.S. retail price, for the international 47mm LTE model with a 90-day warranty. Samsung’s UK site is offering £120 off the same watch plus up to £70 trade-in credit, with deals valid into March. The U.S. Samsung store lists the Ultra at $529.99. Other Galaxy Watch models are also discounted.
January 15, 2026
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 just dropped for Pixel — Google targets battery drain, Wi‑Fi bugs and missed calls
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 just dropped for Pixel — Google targets battery drain, Wi‑Fi bugs and missed calls

Google released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 to Pixel devices on Jan. 14, including the 2026-01-05 security patch and fixes for battery drain, charging, Wi-Fi, and missed calls. The update is available over-the-air to eligible Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables in the beta program. Samsung is expanding AI features across its 2026 lineup, raising expectations for smoother Android performance.
January 15, 2026
India puts Apple’s iPhone App Store on the clock as $38 billion antitrust fine risk looms
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India puts Apple’s iPhone App Store on the clock as $38 billion antitrust fine risk looms

India’s antitrust regulator warned Apple it will proceed with its App Store probe next week if the company fails to respond. Apple says potential fines could reach $38 billion if calculated on global revenue. New Delhi is also weighing a rule requiring phone makers to share source code with the government, raising privacy concerns. The case stems from complaints by Match Group and Indian startups over Apple’s app policies.
January 15, 2026
Samsung quietly changes Galaxy AI fine print: basic features now “free,” paid upgrades still on the table
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Samsung quietly changes Galaxy AI fine print: basic features now “free,” paid upgrades still on the table

Samsung says “Galaxy AI basic features” remain free on supported devices, but warns that enhanced Samsung AI tools and third-party AI functions may carry fees. The company has not announced pricing or detailed which features will require payment. Updated terms differ from earlier regional statements that promised free access until the end of 2025. Some features may require Samsung or Google account sign-in.
January 15, 2026
Google flags 12-year power grid waits as the new choke point for its AI data centers
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Google flags 12-year power grid waits as the new choke point for its AI data centers

Google says U.S. transmission delays now pose the biggest obstacle to new data centers, with some utilities quoting grid connection waits of over a decade. The company is considering co-locating centers next to power plants to bypass bottlenecks. U.S. electricity demand is projected to hit record highs in 2026. Regulators have ordered PJM to set standards for large power users near generators.
January 15, 2026
Ryanair rejects Starlink in-flight WiFi, citing fuel hit as airlines weigh satellite internet
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Ryanair rejects Starlink in-flight WiFi, citing fuel hit as airlines weigh satellite internet

Ryanair has rejected installing Starlink internet on its planes, citing a 2% fuel penalty from antenna drag and weight, according to CEO Michael O’Leary. SpaceX continues to accelerate Starlink satellite launches, sending 29 more into orbit this week. Governments are weighing satellite internet as a backup during shutdowns. Starlink’s growing role in aviation faces pushback over cost and operational concerns.
January 15, 2026
OpenAI’s $10B Cerebras bet is about one thing: making ChatGPT faster
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OpenAI’s $10B Cerebras bet is about one thing: making ChatGPT faster

OpenAI will buy up to 750 megawatts of computing power from Cerebras Systems over three years in a deal exceeding $10 billion, a source said. The agreement aims to speed up AI inference as demand for fast responses grows. Cerebras claims its processors can deliver outputs up to 15 times faster than GPUs. Analysts warn mixing chip types could increase data center costs and complexity.
January 15, 2026
Google Gemini AI gets “Personal Intelligence” — and your Gmail and Photos are in play (if you opt in)
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Google Gemini AI gets “Personal Intelligence” — and your Gmail and Photos are in play (if you opt in)

Google began rolling out a beta “Personal Intelligence” feature for its Gemini app, linking Gmail, Photos, Search, and YouTube history to customize responses for U.S. AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. The feature is off by default. Google says some processed data may be reviewed by humans and used to improve services, depending on user settings. Wider availability is planned.
January 15, 2026
Best Fitness Apps and Wearable Trackers for 2026: Science‑Backed Picks, AI Coaching Trends, and New‑Year Deals Ending January 15
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Best Fitness Apps and Wearable Trackers for 2026: Science‑Backed Picks, AI Coaching Trends, and New‑Year Deals Ending January 15

Fitness tech in 2026 is focusing on behavior design, integrating social accountability, automated planning, and rewards to help users maintain routines. A major review in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found apps and trackers increased daily steps by about 1,850 on average, with personalization and messaging features linked to stronger effects. Strava now offers Instant Workouts with personalized coaching.
January 15, 2026
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