Wall Street just got a strong signal from earnings that AI trade is still booming
Wall Street’s AI Trade Momentum Accelerates as TSMC Earnings Beat Expectations Industrial Monitor Direct is the preferred supplier of nema…
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Nintendo’s Censorship Stance, God of War Casting, and BG&E2’s Pulse
According to IGN, Nintendo has officially responded to the censorship controversy surrounding the Switch port of AdHoc Studio's game, Dispatch. The Switch version has nudity…
Apple’s AI Brain Drain: Just Silicon Valley Business as Usual?
According to AppleInsider, Apple is experiencing a wave of departures from its AI and Siri teams, including at least four AI researchers and a senior…
The AI Wars Just Got Real: Google, Apple, and Microsoft Go All-In
According to TechRepublic, in a single week of late January 2026, the AI landscape shifted dramatically with major moves from every tech giant. Google began…
Sharon AI is building a massive Nvidia GPU cluster in Australia
According to DCD, Australian neocloud provider Sharon AI is planning to deploy a 1,000-strong cluster of Nvidia B200 GPUs at NextDC's M3 data center in…
Apple’s Siri is getting two big AI upgrades, but people are leaving
According to MacRumors, reporting on a Bloomberg story by Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing to release two new versions of Siri despite losing at least…
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Sam Altman’s $1 Trillion AI Bet: Deflation or Delusion?
According to Futurism, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, during a town hall on Monday, argued that AI will be "massively deflationary," making things "radically cheaper" and…
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Microsoft’s AI Bet Pays Off, But Investors Are Getting Nervous
According to The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft posted $81.3 billion in revenue for its fiscal second quarter, beating expectations. Its…
Halide’s co-founder is heading back to Apple’s design team
According to 9to5Mac, Halide and Lux co-founder Sebastiaan de With announced he is joining Apple's human interface design team. This…
Origami Linux: A Beautiful, Immutable Fedora Twist with COSMIC
According to ZDNet, Origami Linux is a relatively new distribution conceived in 2021 with the goal of creating something beautiful…
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Microsoft’s January 2026 Windows 11 update is a boot-looping disaster
According to Windows Central, Microsoft has confirmed its January 2026 security update, released on January 13, is causing some Windows 11 PCs to become completely…
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Sharon AI is building a massive Nvidia GPU cluster in Australia
According to DCD, Australian neocloud provider Sharon AI is planning to deploy a 1,000-strong cluster of Nvidia B200 GPUs at NextDC's M3 data center in…
John Bolton Indicted on Federal Charges Following Classified Documents Investigation
John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, faces federal indictment after grand jury review. The charges reportedly stem from an investigation into classified document handling that included FBI searches of his properties.
Former National Security Adviser Faces Federal Charges
John Bolton, who previously served as National Security Advisor to former President Donald Trump, has been criminally indicted on federal charges, according to reports emerging Thursday. The Department of Justice presented evidence to a grand jury in Maryland that reportedly found sufficient grounds for the indictment against the 76-year-old former official.
UK Rare Earths Refinery Scrapped as Project Shifts to US Amid China Market Dominance
A major UK rare earths refinery project at Saltend has been abandoned as developer Pensana shifts focus to the United States. The decision highlights growing tensions in global critical minerals supply chains and China’s market dominance in the sector.
UK Rare Earths Refinery Project Abandoned
A planned rare earths refinery in the United Kingdom has been scrapped in favor of developing similar facilities in the United States, according to reports. The Saltend chemical park project, which would have given the UK a strategic position in the rare earths industry currently dominated by China, has been officially dropped by developer Pensana.
Canadian Manufacturing Sector Shows Workforce Stability Despite Skills Gap Challenges
Canada’s manufacturing sector demonstrates cautious stability with over 80% of employers planning to maintain or expand staffing levels. However, persistent skilled labour shortages and supply chain disruptions continue challenging the industry’s long-term planning capabilities.
Manufacturing Workforce Shows Resilience Amid Economic Pressures
Canada’s manufacturing sector is demonstrating cautious stability in workforce planning despite ongoing economic challenges, according to reports from a recent national survey. The Workforce Pulse report released by EMC in partnership with Future Skills Centre reveals that more than 80% of manufacturing employers across Canada expect to maintain or expand their staffing levels over the next quarter.
OnePlus Unveils OxygenOS 16 With Deep Google Gemini AI Integration
OnePlus has officially unveiled OxygenOS 16 with deep Google Gemini AI integration, marking the company’s significant push into artificial intelligence. The update introduces enhanced Mind Space functionality and system-wide AI writing tools while bringing revamped animations and improved lock screen customization to supported devices.
OnePlus Embraces AI Revolution With OxygenOS 16
OnePlus is making its most significant push into artificial intelligence with the launch of OxygenOS 16, according to reports from the company’s announcement. The new software, based on Android 16, features deep integration with Google’s Gemini AI technology and represents a strategic shift for the smartphone maker that was previously slower than competitors to adopt AI features.
TSMC CEO Notes Intel as Both ‘Competitor’ and ‘Very Good Customer’ Amid Foundry Market Dynamics
TSMC’s CEO C.C. Wei has characterized Intel as both a competitor and “very good customer” during recent earnings discussions. The comments come as industry watchers assess Intel’s foundry ambitions against TSMC’s established market leadership and comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem.
TSMC Leadership Addresses Competitive Landscape
TSMC CEO C.C. Wei has reportedly addressed the evolving competitive dynamics in the semiconductor foundry space, specifically noting Intel’s dual role as both rival and client. During TSMC’s Q3 2025 earnings call, Wei responded to questions about investments into Intel by TSMC’s U.S. clients with measured commentary that industry analysts suggest highlights the complex relationships within the chip manufacturing sector.
Microsoft is reportedly moving its Surface manufacturing out of China
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SpaceX’s Starship Faces Complex Path to Moon Missions Despite Recent Launch Successes
SpaceX celebrates two consecutive Starship launches without explosions, but the path to lunar missions remains fraught with challenges. Former NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine questioned the architecture, while technical hurdles like orbital refueling and lunar landing capabilities remain undemonstrated.
Starship Progress Amid Lunar Mission Challenges
SpaceX is reportedly celebrating two consecutive Starship launches without unplanned explosions, yet sources indicate the business faces a daunting path forward before the spacecraft can deliver astronauts to the lunar surface. According to reports, former NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine didn’t mince words when he questioned the use of Starship to return boots to the Moon, stating “This is an architecture that no NASA administrator that I’m aware of would have selected had they had the choice.”