Oracle shares fell 2.7% to $152.25 Friday morning, underperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, which rose after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs. Nvidia is nearing a $30 billion stake
Disabling Google’s AICore system service on a Samsung Galaxy S24 FE stopped some Galaxy AI features from running locally, shifting others to cloud processing, according to Android Authority tests. Image tools like Generative Edit required cloud access after AICore was off, while Circle to Search and Live Transcribe still worked. No speed gains were observed. The AICore app continued to use about 1.3 GB of storage.
U.S. Senate Democrats urged the Pentagon to investigate SpaceX after allegations that Chinese investors secretly bought stakes in the company. Senators Elizabeth
Shares of RELX, Wolters Kluwer, and Thomson Reuters fell over 10% Tuesday after Anthropic launched a legal plug-in for its Claude AI chatbot. RELX dropped as much as 17%, nearing its biggest one-day loss since 1988. Publicis and SAP also declined. Investors cited concerns that generative AI could undercut pricing power in software, data, and advertising.
NOAA reported a major X8.1 solar flare from active region 4366 late on February 1, with minor solar effects possible around February 5. NASA recorded four X-class flares between February 1 and early February 2. U.S. forecasters raised the risk of radio blackouts and a minor solar radiation storm through February 4. Most ejected material is expected to miss Earth, with only marginal impacts likely.
Scientists report the first direct detection of methane in the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, using James Webb and Hubble data from December. The comet’s nucleus measures about 2.6 km wide, larger than expected. 3I/ATLAS is now fading as it exits the inner solar system. Findings are detailed in preprints posted to arXiv.
Garmin released version 5.21.1 of its Garmin Connect iOS app to fix sync issues between watches and iPhones after recent updates. Some users must re-pair devices, which erases Garmin Pay wallet data. The patch does not resolve the problem for all; reports continue of missing devices and failed connections. Android devices are unaffected.
Apple may delay the launch of its high-end MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips until macOS Tahoe 26.3 releases, now expected in February, according to Cult of Mac. Mac sales fell 7% year-over-year last quarter to $8.39 billion. Reports point to a major MacBook Pro redesign with OLED touchscreens coming late 2026.
Leaked reports say the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature new "Shadow" colors, a redesigned camera ring, and an updated S Pen. Rising memory costs are forcing Samsung to reconsider its 2026 pricing strategy. Co-CEO TM Roh told Reuters the company may have to raise prices due to an "unprecedented" chip shortage. No mention of a titanium model in the latest color leaks.
Android 16 runs on 7.5% of devices, according to Google’s December 2025 distribution data. Android 15 leads at 19.3%, with Android 14 at 17.2% and Android 13 at 13.9%. Android 4.4 KitKat no longer appears in the chart. Google last updated these figures in April 2025.
NASA’s TESS spacecraft captured new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in January as it exits the solar system. Scientists are analyzing changes in the comet’s brightness to study its rotation and activity. TESS observed the comet between January 15 and 22, with data now publicly available. The comet’s apparent magnitude was measured at about 11.5, far dimmer than the naked eye can see.
Apple released its second-generation AirTag, keeping the $29 price but boosting tracking range and speaker volume. Precision Finding now works with Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. The new AirTag uses an upgraded ultra wideband chip for more accurate location. iOS 26.2.1 adds support for the device; no new security issues were reported.
Instagram suffered an outage Tuesday morning, with over 2,800 users reporting issues by 11:39 a.m. Pacific, Downdetector said. Most complaints focused on the mobile app, including posting errors and login problems. By Thursday, reports had returned to normal in Canada and Poland. The cause of Tuesday’s outage remains unknown.
The U.S. FDA suspended Regenxbio’s clinical trials for gene therapies RGX-111 and RGX-121 after a brain tumor was found in a child who received RGX-111. Regenxbio shares fell about 20% in morning trading. The company said it is investigating a possible link between the therapy and the tumor. No tumors have been reported in other trial participants.
C3.ai is in merger talks with Automation Anywhere, according to The Information. C3.ai shares rose about 4% in early U.S. trading after the report. Automation Anywhere was valued at $6.8 billion in 2019. Neither company has commented and Reuters has not confirmed the report.
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 series at an Unpacked event on February 25, with South Korean sales starting March 11, according to leaker Ice Universe. Pricing is rumored to match last year’s models, starting at $799 for the base S26. The launch comes later than usual as competitors prepare spring releases. Samsung has not confirmed the event.
A security researcher found an unsecured database with about 149 million user-password pairs, including 48 million Gmail and 17 million Facebook logins. The database, traced to infostealer malware, was taken offline after the researcher alerted the hosting provider. Samples included emails, usernames, passwords, and login URLs. No major platform breach was identified.
Google updated its system services release notes on Jan. 19, detailing new Play services and Play Store updates independent of full Android releases. Leaks suggest Android 17 may introduce a redesigned notification area with separate panels and distinct toggles for Wi‑Fi and mobile data, though Google has not confirmed these features. The company will now publish Android source code twice a year, in T2 and T4.
Samsung is offering hands-on demos of its Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone at select Samsung Experience Stores in California, New York, Texas, and Minnesota ahead of its U.S. launch. The company has not announced a U.S. release date or price, stating only an early 2026 launch. Demo units highlight the device’s tri-fold design and Samsung’s Galaxy AI features. The phone is already on sale in South Korea and parts of the Middle East.
Apple is expected to release iOS 26.3 before the end of January, introducing encrypted RCS messaging with Android and a new iPhone-to-Android transfer tool. The update follows iOS 26.2, which addressed major security flaws in December. Media reports say the second beta does not fully enable encrypted RCS yet. Additional security fixes and expanded weather backgrounds are also anticipated.
Google is investigating reports that its Pixel “Take a Message” feature may transmit users’ background audio to callers after missed calls. Some Reddit users say callers hear room noise or conversations instead of voicemail greetings. The issue appears limited to certain Pixel models. Google says the feature is available on Pixel 4 and newer phones in the US, UK, Ireland, and Australia.
NASA redirected its TESS satellite from its regular survey to observe interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, collecting continuous brightness data from January 15–22. New SPHEREx measurements show the comet’s gas emissions surged twentyfold after its October perihelion, with new signs of cyanide and organic gases. NASA says 3I/ATLAS poses no threat to Earth and will remain visible with small telescopes through spring.
NASA’s SPHEREx telescope recorded a surge in gas and dust from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS after its close solar pass. Scientists confirm it as only the third known interstellar object in the solar system. The comet reaches opposition on January 22, improving ground-based viewing. Data show water vapor emissions about 20 times higher than previous readings.
Apple said two WebKit flaws patched in iOS 26.2 may have been used in highly targeted attacks. Security researchers urge iPhone users to update and restart devices, warning that many remain on older software due to resistance to iOS 26’s design. Apple released fixes for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other platforms on December 12, 2025.
Apple released fixes for two WebKit vulnerabilities in iOS 26.2 and iOS 18.7.3 after warning they may have been used in highly targeted attacks on older iPhones. Adoption of iOS 26.2 remains low, with many devices running outdated software. Apple urges users to update and restart their devices. Google’s Threat Analysis Group assisted in investigating the breach.
Apple urged iPhone users to update to iOS 26.2 or iOS 18.7.3 and restart devices after disclosing two WebKit vulnerabilities exploited in targeted attacks. StatCounter data cited by Tom’s Guide showed only 15.4% of iPhones had adopted iOS 26 by January 2026. The bugs, CVE-2025-14174 and CVE-2025-43529, affect all browsers on iOS.
Reports indicate Google plans to launch four Pixel 11 models, including a foldable, in the second half of 2026. The Pixel 11 Pro is rumored to receive a telephoto macro camera upgrade, a feature already common among competitors. Internal codenames for the devices have surfaced. Discussion around the camera focuses on smarter photography rather than higher megapixels.
The RedMagic 11 Pro is the first mass-produced smartphone with a visible active liquid cooling circuit, using a fluorinated liquid pumped through a transparent tube on its back. The phone combines this with a 24,000 RPM fan and a record-large vapor chamber, achieving around 80% sustained performance in 3DMark stress tests and surface temperatures near 56°C. YouTuber JerryRigEverything called it "the most durable phone on the planet" after extreme tests.