Microsoft is scrambling to clean up a disastrous January 2026 Patch Tuesday for Windows 11. A second emergency “out of band” update, KB5078127, is now rolling out globally to fix critical issues with Outlook, OneDrive, and Dropbox that the previous emergency fix introduced.
According to The Wall Street Journal, AI researcher Barret Zoph was fired from startup Thinking Machines Lab on January 14 and immediately rehired by OpenAI. The firing followed a romantic relationship with a colleague and allegations of performance issues, which Zoph disputes. The incident unveils
In response to a wave of AI-generated “nudified” images, X has restricted Grok’s image generation features to Premium and Premium+ subscribers. The move follows threats of a platform ban from UK and EU regulators. Experts are divided on whether the paywall is an effective safety measure.
According to a new report, the EU’s upcoming Digital Networks Act will not impose binding rules on major tech platforms. Instead, companies like Meta and Amazon will be asked to cooperate under a voluntary framework. This is a significant departure from the bloc’s other strict tech regulations.
Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is making a massive infrastructure bet. The company plans to invest more than $20 billion to build a new data center in Southaven, Mississippi, with operations slated to begin in February 2026.
In a new podcast, Cursor’s engineering head says core features like its agent and Debug Mode began as quick prototypes, not planned roadmaps. The company, with a team of about 20, prioritizes internal adoption and moving fast with minimal process.
A new Samsung phone, the Galaxy M17e 5G, has been spotted in the Google Play Console. It appears to be a simple rebrand of the Galaxy A07 5G, which uses a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip.
The ports-to-telecoms giant is moving ahead with plans to list its massive retail arm. The IPO could be a major test for Hong Kong’s resurgent market.
Apple’s annual shareholder meeting is set for February 24, where votes will include a conservative think tank’s proposal on China risks and Tim Cook’s $59 million target compensation. The company is coming off a fiscal 2025 with record revenue of $416.2 billion.
MiniMax, a major Chinese generative AI firm, is set to start trading after a $619 million IPO. Its performance will be a key test of investor appetite for AI software companies in a market that has so far favored hardware plays like chipmakers.
