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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…
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….
TSMC Revealed to Massively Boost U.S. Investment with At Least Five More Chip Foundries
January 13, 2026 – According to reports from The New York Times, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is set to significantly ramp up its investment in the United States, with plans to construct additional chip – making facilities. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that as part of the agreement, TSMC will pledge to build…
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…
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…