Tecnologia 17 January 2026 - 9 February 2026

Apple iPhone 17e could launch soon with MagSafe and A19 as iPad Air and MacBook Pro updates near
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Apple iPhone 17e could launch soon with MagSafe and A19 as iPad Air and MacBook Pro updates near

Apple plans to launch the iPhone 17e with an A19 chip, MagSafe charging, and a $599 starting price, Bloomberg reported Sunday. Refreshed iPads and Macs are expected to follow, with new MacBook Pros using M5 chips as early as March. The first iOS 26.4 developer beta is set for the week of Feb. 23, adding new Siri features. Apple has not confirmed release dates.
February 9, 2026
OpenAI’s GPT-5.3 Codex Triggers ‘High’ Cyber Risk Flag — and Access Is Tightening
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OpenAI’s GPT-5.3 Codex Triggers ‘High’ Cyber Risk Flag — and Access Is Tightening

OpenAI has begun rolling out GPT-5.3-Codex to paid ChatGPT users, restricting broader access for high-risk cybersecurity applications. The company is piloting a “Trusted Access for Cyber” program and offering $10 million in API credits for defensive work. GPT-5.3-Codex scored 56.8% on SWE-Bench Pro and 77.3% on Terminal-Bench 2.0. Rivals, including Anthropic, are also advancing agentic coding tools.
February 9, 2026
iPhone 18 Pro leak: Apple tests new “variable aperture” camera as Pro Max battery grows, reports say
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iPhone 18 Pro leak: Apple tests new “variable aperture” camera as Pro Max battery grows, reports say

Apple is testing a variable-aperture main camera and a wider-aperture telephoto lens for iPhone 18 Pro models, according to Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station, MacRumors reported. The same source claims the iPhone 18 Pro Max may get a 5,100–5,200 mAh battery, possibly increasing the phone’s thickness. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously predicted a variable-aperture camera for the 2026 Pro lineup.
February 9, 2026
Severe solar storm alert: NASA tracks CME as NOAA upgrades G4 geomagnetic storm
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Severe solar storm alert: NASA tracks CME as NOAA upgrades G4 geomagnetic storm

A severe G4 geomagnetic storm struck early Tuesday after a coronal mass ejection from a Jan. 18 X-class solar flare, NOAA said. A rare S4 solar radiation storm is also underway, raising risks for polar flights, satellites, and astronauts. The geomagnetic storm first reached G4 on Monday afternoon and peaked again overnight. NASA reported gaps in SOHO data but confirmed the event with other instruments.
January 20, 2026
Google’s ‘high-friction’ Android sideloading is coming — what it means for Play Store users
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Google’s ‘high-friction’ Android sideloading is coming — what it means for Play Store users

Google will require stricter identity verification for Android app sideloading starting March 2026, with new warnings for unverified developers and possible internet checks. The changes, aimed at curbing scams, roll out first in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand in September 2026, expanding globally through 2027. Google says the process will add friction but not block sideloading.
January 20, 2026
SpaceX IPO watch: New report says a listing could jolt space-tech funding in 2026
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SpaceX IPO watch: New report says a listing could jolt space-tech funding in 2026

Seraphim Space said private investment in space technology reached $12.4 billion in the 12 months ending 2025, with a surge in defense satellite spending. The firm predicts funding will rise further in 2026, driven by anticipation of a possible SpaceX IPO. U.S. companies took about 60% of 2025’s SpaceTech funding. SpaceX’s IPO timing remains uncertain, according to its CFO.
January 20, 2026
NOAA weather drones: A new pilot aims to fix a key U.S. forecast blind spot
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NOAA weather drones: A new pilot aims to fix a key U.S. forecast blind spot

NOAA will begin using weather-drone data from Meteomatics in National Weather Service forecasts, starting with flights from a remote base in Oklahoma. The drones will collect wind, humidity, and temperature data in the lower atmosphere, with information delivered through KBR and Synoptic Data. The program aims to address gaps in monitoring between 50 and 20,000 feet above ground.
January 17, 2026