Apple’s iPhone 18 Delay Is Real. Here’s What’s Happening.
Apple is officially delaying the standard iPhone 18 until next year. The Pro models and a new foldable iPhone will launch this fall without it. It’s a huge change in their playbook.
Month: January 2026
Game Stocks Tumble After Google’s AI World Builder
Major video game company stocks took a hit after Google unveiled Project Genie, an AI tool that generates interactive worlds from prompts. The reaction highlights deep industry anxiety about AI’s role in creative work.
Comcast’s Broadband Bleed Continues, But Peacock and Parks Soar
Comcast’s latest earnings show a persistent decline in its core cable business, with broadband and video subscriber losses. Growth is now coming from Peacock streaming and Universal Studios parks, highlighting a major strategic pivot.
NASA Used Claude to Drive a Mars Rover. Seriously.
In a first for space exploration, NASA used the Claude AI to plan a drive for the Perseverance rover on Mars. The successful test in December could cut mission planning time in half, a major efficiency boost for the under-pressure space agency.
Exxon and Chevron Hit Pause on Venezuela Spending
The U.S. oil giants are taking a cautious, wait-and-see approach to Venezuela, calling for stability and better fiscal terms before committing new money. Both companies posted quarterly earnings beats but are dealing with declining profits from lower oil prices.
Google Gives Fitbit Holdouts a Big, New Deadline
Google has pushed back the deadline for Fitbit users to migrate to a Google account. The new cutoff is May 19, 2026, giving holdouts several more months.
Scientists Create “Off-the-Shelf” Cartilage to Regrow Bone
Researchers have developed an engineered, cell-free cartilage graft that acts as a template for bone regrowth. The “off-the-shelf” approach avoids immune rejection and could standardize treatment for major skeletal injuries. Human trials are the next planned step.
Humanoid Robots Are Learning to Walk and Chew Gum
The latest wave of humanoid robots is tackling a fundamental human skill: doing two things at once. Companies like Westwood Robotics and Figure are demonstrating systems that can walk and manipulate objects simultaneously, a key step toward practical utility.
Serverfarm locks down a massive $3 billion for data center building spree
Serverfarm, owned by Manulife, just secured a huge $3 billion credit facility to fuel its data center construction pipeline. The money will fund major projects in Houston, Covington, and Toronto to meet booming AI infrastructure demand.
NVIDIA’s Next Shield TV Might Finally Fix Its Annoying Remote
NVIDIA is teasing what a next-generation Shield TV could offer, including better hardware for modern video codecs. The company also acknowledges the remote’s oversized Netflix button might get a redesign. However, no new device is officially in the works.