Technology 14 January 2026 - 15 January 2026

Pixelbook Return? Android 17 Code Hints at Google Pixel Laptop With “Pixel Glow”
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Pixelbook Return? Android 17 Code Hints at Google Pixel Laptop With “Pixel Glow”

Android 17 Beta 4 code includes references to a “Pixel Glow” lighting system and assets labeled “ic_laptop_light,” suggesting Google is testing visual feedback features on both phones and a possible Pixel-branded laptop. The code appeared just ahead of Google I/O 2026. Google has not released a laptop since the Pixelbook Go in 2019. All findings are based on decompiled beta software.
April 19, 2026
AI’s Memory Chip Crunch Is Getting Serious — SK Hynix Speeds Up New Fabs as Phone Price Warnings Spread
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AI’s Memory Chip Crunch Is Getting Serious — SK Hynix Speeds Up New Fabs as Phone Price Warnings Spread

SK Hynix will open its Yongin chip fab in February 2027, ahead of schedule, and start wafer production at its new M15X facility next month to boost high-bandwidth memory output for AI. Nothing CEO Carl Pei warned rising memory costs could force 2026 phones to increase prices or lower specs. Retail investors have poured into memory and storage stocks as AI demand drives prices higher.
January 15, 2026
Broadcom Wi‑Fi bug can knock 5GHz networks offline — ASUS ships a fix as NETGEAR posts new January alerts
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Broadcom Wi‑Fi bug can knock 5GHz networks offline — ASUS ships a fix as NETGEAR posts new January alerts

A vulnerability in Broadcom Wi‑Fi chipsets allows attackers within radio range to disable a router’s 5GHz network and disconnect clients using a single crafted Wi‑Fi frame. ASUS RT‑BE86U routers with firmware 3.0.0.6.102_37612 and older are affected; a fix is available in version 3.0.0.6.102_37841. Broadcom says it has shipped patches to device makers. NETGEAR urges users to update Orbi router firmware.
January 15, 2026
France may send Eutelsat satellite terminals to Iran as Starlink goes free during the blackout
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France may send Eutelsat satellite terminals to Iran as Starlink goes free during the blackout

France is weighing the transfer of Eutelsat satellite internet terminals to Iran after Tehran cut off national internet access during protests, French officials said. Starlink, with over 9,000 satellites, has made its service free in Iran and issued a firmware update to counter jamming, activists told AP. Eutelsat, backed by France and the UK, operates just over 600 satellites. Starlink remains banned in Iran, and users risk severe penalties.
January 15, 2026
Google Pixel 10a leaks point to a February 17 launch, €500 price, and a “Berry” pink color — just ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 (Jan 15, 2026)
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Google Pixel 10a leaks point to a February 17 launch, €500 price, and a “Berry” pink color — just ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 (Jan 15, 2026)

Multiple leaks indicate Google’s Pixel 10a will launch February 17, 2026, with European prices at €500 for 128GB and €600 for 256GB. Renderings show a design similar to the Pixel 9a, a 6.285-inch OLED display, 8GB RAM, and a 5,100mAh battery. The phone may debut in Obsidian, Fog, Lavender, and Berry colors. The timing puts it head-to-head with Samsung’s Galaxy S26 launch window.
January 15, 2026
iOS 26 Adoption Is Lagging: Why iPhone Users Stick With iOS 18 — and the Security Update You Shouldn’t Skip
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iOS 26 Adoption Is Lagging: Why iPhone Users Stick With iOS 18 — and the Security Update You Shouldn’t Skip

iOS 26 adoption appears low in January 2026, with analytics showing only about 16% of iPhones on any iOS 26 version. Analysts say Safari’s user-agent now reports iOS 18.x even on iOS 26, likely undercounting users. Apple’s December update for iOS 26.2 patched WebKit vulnerabilities linked to sophisticated attacks. Security fixes require updating to iOS 26.2 if supported.
January 15, 2026
Android 17 Leak: Split Quick Settings & Notifications, Separate Wi‑Fi/Data Toggles Return — With a Foldable Catch
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Android 17 Leak: Split Quick Settings & Notifications, Separate Wi‑Fi/Data Toggles Return — With a Foldable Catch

Leaked builds of Android 17 show Google testing a “dual-shade” interface that splits notifications and Quick Settings into separate panels, with users swiping from different sides to access each. Phones may offer a choice between the new and classic layouts, but large-screen devices could be locked to the split view. Separate Wi‑Fi and mobile data toggles may return, reversing a change from Android 12.
January 15, 2026
FCC Lets Verizon End the 60-Day Phone Unlocking Rule: What Changes for iPhone and Android Users Starting Jan. 13, 2026
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FCC Lets Verizon End the 60-Day Phone Unlocking Rule: What Changes for iPhone and Android Users Starting Jan. 13, 2026

Verizon received an FCC waiver ending its 60-day automatic phone unlocking rule, effective January 13, 2026, for new device activations. Phones activated before that date remain under the old rule. Verizon will now follow the CTIA Consumer Code, unlocking devices upon request after conditions are met, rather than automatically.
January 15, 2026
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 rolls out to Pixel: battery drain, charging-limit and Wi‑Fi fixes — plus a quiet Recents change
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 rolls out to Pixel: battery drain, charging-limit and Wi‑Fi fixes — plus a quiet Recents change

Google began rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 to eligible Pixel phones, foldables, and tablets on January 14, 2026. The update includes the January 2026 security patch and targets battery drain, charging bugs, Wi‑Fi slowness, and system crashes. The Recents screen loses “save image” and “open in Lens” actions. Pixel 10 models receive the update only via on-device OTA, not downloadable images.
January 15, 2026
Technology News 15.01.2026
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Technology News 15.01.2026

Huawei launched the MatePad 11.5 S 2026 with M-Pencil Pro support, 12GB RAM, and 40W charging. GM’s 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, tested on a cross-country trip, offers a 465-mile range and 750 hp. Pew reports 9 in 10 U.S. adults use the internet daily, but digital equity gaps remain. Some websites faced client-side failures as JavaScript was disabled or blocked.
January 15, 2026
iPhone 18 leaks collide with Galaxy S26 rumors: under‑screen Face ID, Qi2 magnets, and a bigger shake‑up than expected
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iPhone 18 leaks collide with Galaxy S26 rumors: under‑screen Face ID, Qi2 magnets, and a bigger shake‑up than expected

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 is expected to launch February 25, with sales starting March 11, and may feature a 4,300mAh base battery and a new camera layout. Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to add under-display Face ID and a punch-hole camera, with a fall 2026 release, while cheaper iPhone 18 models could slip to spring 2027.
January 14, 2026
Samsung quietly lists Galaxy A07 5G with a 120Hz display — and a surprisingly long Android update pledge
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Samsung quietly lists Galaxy A07 5G with a 120Hz display — and a surprisingly long Android update pledge

Samsung’s Galaxy A07 5G appeared on Samsung Thailand’s site with a 6.7-inch 120Hz LCD, 6,000mAh battery, and prices starting at THB 5,499 ($175). Samsung promises up to six major Android OS updates for the A07 line, an unusual move for entry-level phones. The A07 5G ships with Android 16 and One UI 8.0, with updates planned through Android 22. Two memory variants are listed: 4GB/128GB and 6GB/128GB.
January 14, 2026
Google upgrades Veo 3.1 to make vertical AI video easier, with “Ingredients to Video” landing in YouTube Shorts
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Google upgrades Veo 3.1 to make vertical AI video easier, with “Ingredients to Video” landing in YouTube Shorts

Google’s Veo 3.1 now generates native 9:16 vertical videos from reference images, targeting YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create app. The “Ingredients to Video” tool offers improved motion and consistency for characters, objects, and backgrounds. Google is adding 1080p and 4K upscaling in select pro workflows, including Flow and Google Cloud tools.
January 14, 2026
Apple’s next Siri will use Google Gemini — and it shifts ChatGPT to a side role
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Apple’s next Siri will use Google Gemini — and it shifts ChatGPT to a side role

Apple will use Google’s Gemini AI models and cloud technology to power the next generation of Apple Foundation Models, including a more personalized Siri launching later this year, the companies said Monday. Financial terms were not disclosed. OpenAI’s ChatGPT will remain an opt-in option for complex queries. Alphabet’s valuation rose above $4 trillion after the announcement, according to Reuters.
January 14, 2026
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