Apple has quietly launched an updated AirTag. The key improvements are a Precision Finding range that’s 50% greater and a speaker that’s 50% louder. It’s available now for the same $29 starting price.
A fresh rumor from Bloomberg outlines a packed 2026 Mac roadmap, headlined by a major MacBook Pro redesign. The updates could include an OLED display, touch input, cellular connectivity, and a thinner build. This all sets the stage for the long-awaited next Mac Pro.
Worthington Steel is making a massive bet on growth with a planned $2.4 billion acquisition of Germany’s Kloeckner & Co. The deal will triple Worthington’s revenue and instantly create the second-largest steel service center in North America.
Rothschild & Co Redburn just upgraded Meta to a buy rating with a $900 price target, implying nearly 40% upside. The bet hinges on AI revolutionizing its ads and creating new revenue. But turning AI hype into profit is a much harder game.
In a series of posts addressing rumors, Dan Romero stated the Farcaster protocol is not shutting down and has 250,000 monthly active users. He also announced Merkle is returning all $180M in raised capital to investors.
A tech writer audited his software spending and replaced nearly all his paid subscriptions with open-source tools. He saved hundreds annually by switching from Microsoft Office, Adobe apps, and other utilities to free alternatives like LibreOffice and GIMP.
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.
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.
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.
