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Month: January 2026

AI Bot Swarms Could Be a Mental Health Weapon, Not Just a Misinformation Tool
AIPrivacySoftware

AI Bot Swarms Could Be a Mental Health Weapon, Not Just a Misinformation Tool

A new opinion piece warns that agentic AI bot swarms pose a direct threat to democracy and human psychology. The analysis suggests these AI personas could be used for personalized psychological manipulation on a massive scale, moving beyond simple misinformation.

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 29, 2026
Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra Might Dodge Exynos With Custom Qualcomm Chip
HardwareSemiconductors

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra Might Dodge Exynos With Custom Qualcomm Chip

The Galaxy S27 series is still over a year away, but a new rumor is already shaping its chipset narrative. It claims the S27 Ultra may use a custom “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro” built on Samsung’s 2nm node, keeping it Exynos-free.

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 29, 2026
The Political Firestorm Over AI’s Data Center Boom
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The Political Firestorm Over AI’s Data Center Boom

The race to build AI data centers is colliding with politics and local concerns. A new report details how these massive projects are becoming a national flashpoint.

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 29, 2026
Microsoft CFO’s AI Memo: The Real Story Behind the Numbers
AIBusinessSoftware

Microsoft CFO’s AI Memo: The Real Story Behind the Numbers

After strong quarterly results, Microsoft CFO Amy Hood sent a memo to staff highlighting what leadership really cares about. It’s all about AI deals, infrastructure spending, and gaining share in expanding markets. The numbers tell a story of massive investment and strategic partnerships.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 29, 2026
Apple’s Thinner Face ID Plan: A Fix for the iPhone Air?
HardwareInnovation

Apple’s Thinner Face ID Plan: A Fix for the iPhone Air?

According to a new leak, Apple is working on a much thinner Face ID hardware module for future iPhones. The goal is to reduce the system’s footprint, potentially allowing for an added ultra-wide camera in the iPhone Air 2. This could address major hardware compromises in the current model.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 29, 2026
Walmart’s New CEO Pick Is a Huge Bet on Tech Over Stores
BusinessInnovation

Walmart’s New CEO Pick Is a Huge Bet on Tech Over Stores

Walmart is making a radical leadership change, appointing a tech executive with no store management background to run its massive U.S. business. The move, alongside a shift to the Nasdaq, shows Walmart is fully embracing its identity as a tech-forward company. But is this a brilliant pivot or a risk

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 29, 2026
Daphni’s €260M Bet: Science, Not SaaS, Is the Future
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Daphni’s €260M Bet: Science, Not SaaS, Is the Future

VC firm Daphni is pivoting hard. It just closed a €260 million fund to back European “scientists-entrepreneurs” in physics, chemistry, and biology, moving away from commoditized digital apps. They see deep, patentable science as the only path to sustainable value.

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 29, 2026
Wall Street Punishes Microsoft’s AI Spend, But Loves Meta’s
BusinessCloudComputing

Wall Street Punishes Microsoft’s AI Spend, But Loves Meta’s

Both tech giants reported soaring capital expenditures driven by AI data centers. Microsoft’s stock tanked, while Meta’s soared. The difference comes down to cash, concentration risk, and investor patience.

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 29, 2026
Windows 11’s Growth Stalls as Users Stick With Windows 10
ComputingSoftware

Windows 11’s Growth Stalls as Users Stick With Windows 10

Windows 11’s market share growth has slowed, with Windows 10 making a surprising comeback. This comes even though Windows 10 officially reached its end of support last year.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 29, 2026
Google just took down a massive proxy network. Millions of devices are safer.
CloudCybersecuritySoftware

Google just took down a massive proxy network. Millions of devices are safer.

Google has disrupted one of the world’s largest residential proxy services, IPIDEA. The action seizes domains and protects millions of consumer devices from being used to mask malicious traffic.

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 29, 2026

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