Meta Responds to 17.5M Instagram Data Leak Rumors: Systems Unbreached, User Accounts Safe
January 12, 2026 – Recently, news emerged that data from over 17.5 million Instagram accounts under Meta had been leaked, sparking widespread concern across the industry. In response, a Meta spokesperson told BleepingComputer that the reports were false. “We’ve fixed an issue that had allowed external parties to initiate password reset email requests for some…
Former ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Director Amancio: Smaller Teams Are the Future of Game Development
January 12, 2026 – According to a recent report by Eurogamer, Alexandre Amancio, the former director of the “Assassin’s Creed” series, has shared his insights on the future of AAA game development. He believes that the industry should lean towards “smaller teams” and that large-budget developers can’t simply “solve problems” by “adding more staff.” Drawing…
Elon Musk’s X Sues 18 Music Giants Over Alleged Price-Fixing and Anti-Competition Plot
January 12, 2026 – Elon Musk’s social media platform X has taken legal action by filing a lawsuit in a Texas federal district court against 18 major music publishers and a leading U.S. music industry trade association. The platform accuses these entities of engaging in an anti – competitive conspiracy aimed at forcing X to…
Former Intel CEO Gelsinger: 18A Process Marks a Pivotal Milestone, Right Path Taken
January 12, 2026 – According to a recent report from Wccftech, Pat Gelsinger, the former CEO of Intel, recently shared his insights on his former employer’s latest achievements in advanced manufacturing processes. He highlighted that the Panther Lake chips built on the 18A process represent a significant milestone, and it’s crucial to maintain the current…
Stellantis Halts PHEV Jeep Models: Pivoting to Hybrid and Range-Extender Tech
January 10, 2026 – Stellantis has made the official call to pull out of the North American plug – in hybrid (PHEV) market. Starting with the 2026 model year, production of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, and Chrysler Pacifica PHEV models will come to an end. On January 8 local time, Stellantis…
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Unveils New Career Path: AI-Powered Resume Refinement & Job Planning
January 10, 2026 – Yesterday, on January 9, tech news outlet BleepingComputer published an article revealing that OpenAI is currently testing a new “Jobs” feature for ChatGPT. This feature is designed to act as an AI-powered career planning assistant, aiming to assist users in various aspects of their professional lives, such as optimizing resumes, clarifying…
Elon Musk’s AI Venture xAI Devours Nearly $8 Billion in First Nine Months
January 9, 2026 – According to internal documents obtained by Bloomberg, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) firm xAI is burning through cash at an alarming rate. The company’s heavy investments in data center infrastructure, talent acquisition, and software development have led to soaring losses, all in pursuit of supporting its ambitious humanoid robot project. Data…
YouTube Rolls Out Option to Filter Out Shorts in Search Results
January 9, 2026 – YouTube has rolled out a series of updates to its advanced search tools today, with the most notable addition being the introduction of “Shorts” as a distinct content category. This change allows users to filter out short-form videos—those lasting three minutes or less—directly from their search results, addressing a long-standing frustration…
Disney Jumps on Short – Video Bandwagon: Vertical Content Coming to U.S. Disney+ in 2026
January 9, 2026 – At CES 2026, Disney made a major announcement: Disney+ in the U.S. will introduce short – form video content this year, aiming to boost users’ daily usage frequency. Disney stated that this brand – new content format will keep evolving alongside the expansion of news and entertainment offerings. By presenting content…
Elon Musk to Unveil xAI’s Pioneering ‘Vibe Coding’ Tool Grok Build Next Month
January 9, 2026 – Elon Musk took to X platform yesterday (January 8) to make an exciting announcement. He revealed that xAI is set to upgrade Grok Code next month, enabling it to handle multiple complex programming tasks in one go. According to a blog post published by tech media outlet BleepingComputer on the same…
