Microsoft Shuts Down Employee Library, Shifts to AI-Powered Learning Platform Amid Subscription Cuts
January 17, 2026 – There used to be a well – known legend at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington State, USA. It was said that the large number of books in the company’s library was so immense that it could “sink” the campus buildings. However, times have changed, and these physical books, periodicals, research reports,…
TSMC Forecasts Nearly 30% Revenue Surge in USD This Year, PC/Phone Clients’ Behavior Unchanged
January 17, 2026 – At yesterday’s institutional investors briefing, a senior executive from TSMC revealed that the company anticipates its overall revenue to surge by nearly 30% in 2026 when measured in US dollars. In 2025, the global “Foundry 2.0” industry witnessed a 16% growth in revenue. During the same period, TSMC’s revenue, calculated in…
AMD’s Pledge: Maintaining GPU Price Stability Amid Memory Price Surge
January 16, 2026 – At CES 2026, David McAfee, AMD’s vice – president, sat down for an interview with Gizmodo. The conversation centered around AMD’s latest offerings in the PC gaming arena and how the company is tackling the ongoing memory shortage crisis. McAfee laid out AMD’s clear – cut objective: to make every possible…
Meta and Others Remove 4.7M Underage Accounts Amid Australia’s Crackdown
January 16, 2026 – Australia, the first country globally to enforce a social media ban for individuals under 16, has witnessed a rapid surge in account removals since the law took effect. According to official data, major platforms like Meta have blocked approximately 4.7 million underage accounts across the nation just last month. The Australian…
GM CEO Barra: Why PHEVs Are Off the Table in the U.S. – Most Don’t Drive Them as EVs
January 15, 2026 – On January 13 local time, InsideEVs reported that General Motors (GM) once launched the Chevrolet Equinox Plus plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version in the Chinese market. This model seems to be a perfect fit for the U.S. market, with its well – known name, mainstream crossover SUV positioning, and a combination of…
OpenAI & Cerebras Unite: 750MW Inference System Deployment Over Three Years
January 15, 2026 – On the 14th local time, a significant partnership was unveiled between OpenAI and Cerebras, a company specializing in wafer-scale AI chips. The two tech giants have inked an agreement that will see OpenAI incorporate Cerebras chips with a massive capacity of 750MW into its AI inference computing infrastructure from 2026 to…
YouTube Rolls Out New Measures: Time Limits or One – Click Block to Curb Kids’ Short – Video Addiction
January 15, 2026 – As the issue of online safety for minors continues to draw global attention, YouTube is stepping up its efforts to enhance parental control features. On January 14 local time, YouTube announced a series of new restrictions specifically targeting its short – video section, Shorts, aiming to assist parents in better managing…
Meta Sets Ambitious Goal: Doubling Annual AI Glasses Production to 20 Million Units
January 14, 2026 – As the demand for AI-powered smart glasses continues to surge, Meta and EssilorLuxottica are exploring the possibility of ramping up production capacity. On January 13 local time, Bloomberg revealed that Meta has put forward a plan to increase the annual production volume of its smart glasses to 20 million units by…
Nvidia’s H200 Chips Get U.S. Nod for China Export: Unlocking New Opportunities
January 14, 2026 – On January 13 local time, the U.S. government gave the green light for Nvidia to export its H200 artificial intelligence chips to China. This move is expected to resume the shipment of H200 chips to Chinese customers. Earlier, former U.S. President Trump announced via social media that the U.S. administration would…
Meta’s Strategic Shift: Hundreds Fired as Focus Turns from Metaverse to AI
January 13, 2026 – According to reports from multiple U.S. media outlets, including Bloomberg and The New York Times, Meta is set to carry out a fresh round of layoffs in its Reality Labs division this week. The expected number of job cuts is in the hundreds, accounting for about 10% of the department’s workforce….
