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Apple has issued a serious security warning to more than 800 million iPhone users worldwide , confirming that sophisticated cyberattacks are actively targeting vulnerable devices. Users are being urged to update their iPhones immediately to stay protected. What’s Happening? Apple says advanced mercenary spyware  is exploiting security flaws in older versions of iOS. These attacks can occur without any user interaction , meaning a device could be compromised without clicking a

A major development for personal health technology, Canadian health-tech company Eli Health has expanded its at-home hormone testing platform to include instant saliva tests for testosterone and progesterone. The announcement at CES 2026 , the influential annual tech show in Las Vegas, marks a significant step in making hormone monitoring faster, more accessible and far less reliant on traditional laboratory visits. The Hormometer system was first introduced last year with a

Samsung’s next-generation Galaxy S26 has made its first appearance on Geekbench, revealing the use of the company’s new Exynos 2600 processor. This early benchmark listing highlights the device’s graphical performance, powered by Samsung’s Xclipse 960 GPU. First real-world sighting of Exynos 2600 This benchmark entry is particularly notable as it marks the first time Samsung’s latest in-house application processor has been spotted inside a real consumer device. Although the E

Google has begun rolling out a major update to Gmail, introducing new artificial intelligence features designed to make email management faster, smarter and more efficient. The update aims to help users deal with crowded inboxes, write emails more easily and quickly find important information. A Smarter Inbox Experience At the centre of the update is Google’s new AI-powered Inbox , which prioritises important emails and highlights actions that need attention, such as upcoming

OpenAI has rolled out a new US-only ChatGPT feature that analyses users’ medical records and data from apps like MyFitnessPal to deliver more personalised health advice. Privacy campaigners have voiced serious concerns. Conversations in ChatGPT Health are stored separately and will not be used to train AI models. OpenAI stresses the tool is not for diagnosis or treatment. Andrew Crawford of the Center for Democracy and Technology called for “airtight” safeguards around health

Lenovo has unveiled a new range of AI-powered Chromebooks for education, designed to improve digital learning in schools and colleges. The devices aim to support more personalised learning, strengthen security and make classroom technology easier to manage. The Chromebooks use built-in artificial intelligence features to adapt to students’ needs. According to Lenovo, the technology helps optimise performance, extend battery life and support smarter learning tools, ensuring de

13/01/2026 A widespread internet disruption occurred today after Cloudflare , a major global internet infrastructure provider, experienced a significant service outage. The incident caused thousands of websites and online platforms to become temporarily unavailable, affecting users across multiple regions. Cloudflare is a critical backbone of the modern internet, providing services such as content delivery, cybersecurity protection, and traffic routing for millions of website

South Korean semiconductor manufacturer SK Hynix has announced plans to invest 19 trillion won, equivalent to around £10.5 billion, in a new advanced chip packaging facility as it moves to strengthen its position in the fast-growing artificial intelligence memory market. The new plant, to be built in the city of Cheongju, will focus on advanced packaging and testing processes, which are the final stages of semiconductor production before chips are shipped to customers. Constr

It may feel as though the Life-Size movies are edging closer to reality. Singapore-based pleasure-tech firm Lovense has unveiled its first physical AI companion doll, a product that marries advanced artificial intelligence with a lifelike humanoid form in a way that goes far beyond traditional smart devices. The announcement, made at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, signals a pivotal moment in how embodied AI is conceived, marketed and potentially experienced. Dubbed the Lovense AI Dol

Amazon has highlighted its recent acquisition of Bee, a small AI wearables company, as a key part of its effort to extend its artificial intelligence presence beyond the home and into everyday life. Bee makes a wearable device that can be worn as a clip-on pin or bracelet and uses AI to record and analyse user conversations and activities, helping to generate summaries, reminders and follow-ups from daily interactions. Unlike previous attempts by Amazon to integrate its Alexa

Motorola has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Motorola Signature , at CES 2026 , marking a significant step forward in the company’s premium mobile strategy. The launch highlights Motorola’s renewed focus on high-end design, performance and long-term software support. The Motorola Signature features a large AMOLED display, a powerful flagship processor and an advanced camera system designed to deliver strong performance for photography, video and everyday use. Mot

Las Vegas  — Robots capable of doing household chores, once the stuff of science fiction, moved closer to reality at CES 2026, as companies unveiled machines designed to take on everyday domestic tasks. Among the most eye-catching demonstrations were home robots capable of sorting, loading and folding laundry . Using advanced computer vision and AI, these robots can identify fabrics, handle delicate clothing and adapt to different household layouts — a significant leap beyond

Las Vegas  — CES 2026 has wrapped up with a strong message from the technology industry: artificial intelligence is no longer a feature, but the foundation. This year’s Consumer Electronics Show showcased a wave of smarter, more capable devices, with AI, advanced displays and next-generation computing taking centre stage. One of the biggest talking points was Nvidia’s new Rubin AI platform , designed to dramatically boost performance for data centres and advanced AI systems.

A renewed shortage of memory chips is expected to drive up prices for consumer electronics, placing additional pressure on households already facing rising living costs. The shortage is being fuelled by surging demand from artificial intelligence data centres, which require vast quantities of advanced memory chips to train and run large AI models. Manufacturers are increasingly prioritising high-margin enterprise customers, leaving fewer components available for smartphones,

The United States has announced a significant investment in counter-drone technology as concerns grow over the potential misuse of unmanned aerial vehicles near crowded public venues. The funding, reported to be in excess of $100 million, is aimed at strengthening systems capable of detecting, tracking and neutralising unauthorised drones. The move comes as the US prepares for several large-scale international events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted ac

SpaceX has continued the steady expansion of its Starlink satellite internet network, launching another batch of satellites into low Earth orbit as part of its long term plan to provide global broadband coverage. The latest launch took place from Cape Canaveral in Florida, using a Falcon 9 rocket that successfully deployed the satellites before returning to land on a drone ship in the Atlantic. The Starlink programme aims to deliver high speed internet access to remote and un

The UK government has warned it could take action against Elon Musk’s social media platform X and its built in artificial intelligence tool Grok amid growing concerns about the generation of sexualised images involving women and children. The dispute centres on Grok’s image editing capabilities. Users have reportedly exploited the tool to create manipulated images that depict real people in sexualised scenarios without their consent. Some of the content has involved minors, s

Google has announced a significant expansion of its Gemini artificial intelligence platform into online commerce, marking a major step in the evolution of AI-powered shopping experiences. The move will see Gemini integrated more deeply into Google’s search and shopping services, allowing users to discover, compare and purchase products through conversational AI interactions. According to Google, Gemini will be able to analyse product information, prices and availability in re

AMD and Intel have unveiled new generations of AI-centric processors, signalling an intensifying competition between the two semiconductor giants as artificial intelligence becomes central to personal and enterprise computing. AMD recently introduced processors built to handle advanced AI workloads directly on devices, rather than relying heavily on cloud-based processing. The company says its latest chips are designed to accelerate tasks such as speech recognition, image cre

The funding is set to break ground in 2026. It will deliver nearly 1.3 gigawatts of new AI and supercomputing capacity across AWS Top Secret, AWS Secret, and AWS GovCloud (US) Regions. This immense power originates from new data centres purpose-built with the most advanced compute and networking gear. Federal agencies gain immediate access to a powerful arsenal of technology. They receive AWS's full range of AI services, including Amazon SageMaker AI for model customisation