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Gurman: Apple’s Cook “Unlikely” to Step Down Early This Year
January 26, 2026 – The ongoing debate about when Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down has intensified, with various media outlets offering conflicting timelines. The Financial Times previously reported that Apple might start preparing for Cook’s departure as early as the beginning of 2026. However, Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, in his latest “Power On”…
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s Ambitious Plan: Extensive Robotaxi Network in US by 2026
January 23, 2026 – At the Davos World Economic Forum yesterday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a bold announcement. He stated that Tesla aims to establish a “wide – reaching” autonomous robotaxi (Robotaxi) operation network across the United States by the end of 2026. Musk mentioned that although the robotaxi service has already been launched…
TikTok Unveils U.S. Data Security Joint Venture, ByteDance Retains Algorithm IP Rights
January 23, 2026 – TikTok has officially announced the establishment of TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, a new entity dedicated to safeguarding data security, algorithm integrity, content moderation, and software reliability for its operations in the United States. This move marks a significant step forward in the platform’s strategy to address regulatory concerns while maintaining…
YouTube CEO Declares War on AI Spam: 2026’s Top Priority Unveiled
January 22, 2026 – In a recent annual open letter released on Wednesday (local time), YouTube CEO Neal Mohan revealed that combating “AI-generated spam” and detecting deepfakes will be top priorities for the platform in 2026. As AI-generated content becomes increasingly prevalent, distinguishing between authentic and synthetic media is growing more challenging, with deepfakes posing…
Samsung & SK Hynix Set to Cut NAND Wafer Input This Year, Industry Awaits Impact
January 20, 2026 – According to a report by South Korean media outlet ChosunBiz today, based on data from Omdia, two major NAND flash memory manufacturers, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which together account for over 60% of global NAND production capacity, are set to reduce their wafer starts for flash memory this year. This…
Samsung Executive: Ditching Hype, Focusing on ‘Practical and Unobtrusive’ AI
January 19, 2026 – Amid a tech landscape rife with AI hype and flashy marketing stunts, Samsung is quietly carving out a pragmatic path forward. Simon Sung, CEO of Samsung Electronics Europe, told Business Insider in an exclusive interview that the company’s AI vision prioritizes seamless integration over spectacle. “Our goal is to build AI…
TSMC to Pour Investment into 4 New Advanced Packaging Facilities in Taiwan This Year
January 19, 2026 – According to a report by Taiwanese media outlet Liberty Times on the 17th of this month, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is set to make another significant investment in Taiwan this year. The company plans to construct four advanced packaging facilities to meet the surging demand from its AI chip clients….
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,…
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…