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Published : Jan. 24, 2026 Category : Tech · Services & Software · AI · Entertainment   A warm breeze cuts through the carefully groomed walkways at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank as sunlight catches the iconic Team Disney building. Massive stone figures of the seven dwarfs hold the structure aloft a deliberate reminder of the hand-drawn artistry that launched the company nearly a century ago. Just steps away, inside Disney’s Main Street Cinema, executives and engineers are gr

has officially unveiled the Galaxy S26 series, presenting its latest flagship smartphones with a strong focus on performance, artificial intelligence and long term reliability. Announced at a global launch event, the new range builds on last year’s models rather than reinventing them, signalling a year of careful refinement rather than dramatic change. The Galaxy S26 lineup features a more streamlined design, with slimmer bezels, a lighter feel and improved durability. Samsun

Samsung Electronics is gearing up to reclaim ground in the high-stakes race for AI memory dominance. The South Korean giant plans to launch mass production of its next-generation HBM4 chips next monthFebruary 2026 and begin supplying them to Nvidia, according to people familiar with the matter.This step arrives at a pivotal moment. Demand for high-bandwidth memory has surged alongside the explosive growth in AI training and inference workloads. Nvidia's upcoming Rubin archite

Scientists have described a DNA synthesis method in Nature  that could change how DNA is written, potentially allowing researchers to build genetic sequences from scratch rather than piecing them together by modifying existing strands. The new approach, called Sidewinder, creates a three-way DNA junction rather than relying on the two-way junctions used in traditional synthesis. This additional junction stores complex construction information without needing to be part of the

The backlash against AI-generated content has intensified into a full-scale user revolt in early 2026, as feeds across X, Instagram, Pinterest, and beyond drown in what many call "AI slop",low-effort, often uncanny images, videos, memes, and posts churned out by generative tools. Users describe a daily frustration that hits close to home. Imagine scrolling Pinterest for genuine design inspiration or winter outfit ideas, only to encounter endless synthetic landscapes and recyc

The UK government announced a £36m investment into the DAWN supercomputer at the University of Cambridge to expand its computing power and support artificial intelligence research and innovation. Officials said the funding will increase the supercomputer’s capacity sixfold, boosting the tools available to researchers and start-ups that rely on high-performance computing for AI development. DAWN is part of the national AI Research Resource programme, which provides free access

Microsoft has begun asking its engineers to use both Anthropic’s Claude Code and its own GitHub Copilot, opening a rare internal comparison between rival AI coding assistants. The experiment reaches into core product teams working on Windows, Microsoft 365 and Teams. Engineers now test multiple tools, measure output and share feedback on speed, accuracy and usefulness. The move reflects a practical question many professionals face at work: stick with familiar tools, or trial

Global chip stocks jumped last week after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company posted results that reassured investors about the durability of artificial intelligence spending. The company’s earnings beat expectations and pointed to sustained demand for advanced chips used in data centres and AI systems. Markets treated the numbers as a stress test for the wider sector — and TSMC passed. Investors often treat TSMC as a proxy for the health of the digital economy. When i

OpenAI’s leadership has confirmed plans to produce its first AI-oriented hardware product in the second half of 2026. The announcement came from OpenAI’s Chief Policy Officer at a major industry forum, and the initiative represents the company’s expansion beyond software-only offerings into purpose-built devices that interact directly with users. This shift mirrors strategic decisions in other technology sectors where companies initially successful in software broaden into ha

Research firms now project that the global autonomous aircraft market is on track for robust expansion over the next decade. A new industry forecast estimates the sector will grow from around USD 7.59 billion in 2025 to USD 8.89 billion in 2026, maintaining a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 19.35 per cent through to 2032, when it could reach about USD 26.21 billion. Investors and executives should note that this growth is not hypothetical: enterprises and govern

Last week, the company reportedly laid off around 1,500 employees from Reality Labs, roughly 10% of the division, and shut down several VR game studios, according to The Wall Street Journal. The decision marks a clear reversal for a company that rebuilt its identity around the metaverse just four years ago. In 2021, Facebook rebranded as Meta and positioned virtual reality as the next major computing platform. The move aimed to capture younger users who socialised inside game

Apple may be nearing a refresh of its high-end MacBook Pro lineup with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Last fall, Apple upgraded only the base 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5. Power users expecting updates to the M4 Pro and M4 Max models were left waiting. New shipping patterns now suggest that wait may soon end. Several high-end MacBook Pro configurations no longer ship immediately. Delivery estimates for M4 Max models now stretch into mid-to-late February. Apple often lets availab

Image source: wccftech Apple rarely signals its next move in advance, yet rumours around the iPhone 18 Pro point to a significant shift: Face ID hidden beneath the screen. If accurate, the change would push Apple closer to its long-held goal of making the iPhone feel like a single, uninterrupted surface rather than a collection of visible components. Apple has worked towards this idea for years. The notch introduced with the iPhone X divided opinion but enabled Face ID, which

image source: BloomBerg Dell has moved to sharpen its PC strategy by placing veteran executive Jeff Clarke in charge of the division, a clear signal that the company wants to regain competitiveness as artificial intelligence becomes central to the future of personal computing. Clarke knows Dell’s business well. He has led major operational and commercial functions and understands the balance between scale, cost and innovation. That experience arrives at a critical moment. The

Asus has confirmed it is leaving the smartphone industry indefinitely, ending its efforts to compete in a market dominated by Apple, Samsung, and aggressive Chinese manufacturers. Executives cited intense competition and thin margins as key reasons for the decision, signaling a major shift in the company’s strategic priorities. The move allows Asus to concentrate on areas where it has established strength, including laptops, gaming hardware, and AI-driven devices. “The smartp

NVIDIA is making a deliberate move that could alter the balance of power in the PC industry. After years of anticipation, the company is preparing to enter the laptop processor market with its own ARM-based silicon, positioning the N1 and N1X chips as direct challengers to the x86 dominance long held by Intel and AMD. For decades, buying a laptop meant choosing between two familiar options. NVIDIA’s entry introduces a third path, one built around efficiency, AI acceleration,

Rockstar Games has reportedly allowed a terminally ill fan to play GTA 6 before its official release later this year, in a moment that has resonated with the gaming community. A now-deleted LinkedIn post from Ubisoft developer Anthony Armstrong explained his family member had been diagnosed with cancer and “given 6-12 months to live.” In that appeal, Armstrong wrote “The reason I am reaching out is that they are a huge GTA fan and, with this latest update, he may not be aroun

Taipei / London —  Shares in major semiconductor companies climbed sharply this week after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)  reported stronger-than-expected financial results and unveiled ambitious investment plans to capitalise on growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips. TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, posted record fourth-quarter profit and revenue , sending its share price to new highs and boosting sentiment across the broader s

Samsung plans to keep the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s launch price in line with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, even as rising component costs squeeze margins. The company appears determined to avoid a headline price increase, choosing instead to recover costs in quieter ways. A report from iNews24 “claims” Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy S26 Ultra at a similar price to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which “debuted at around $1,300.” Converted to the UK market, that places the device roughly in

San Francisco / London —  OpenAI has confirmed a new multi-year computing agreement with Cerebras Systems , a specialised AI hardware start-up, marking one of the largest compute capacity deals in the artificial intelligence industry to date. Under the arrangement, OpenAI will purchase up to 750 megawatts (MW) of high-performance computing power  over the next three years to support its growing AI workloads. The deal is expected to accelerate the deployment of wafer-scale AI