Technology News
Apple Just Became Less Valuable Than Alphabet/Google and the Timing Is Unsettling
Gizmodo - 8 Jan 2026 04:37
Apple is in a boring stretch. Google is in a risky stretch. The reaction from Wall Street is unsurprising.
Reports Suggest The iPhone 18 Might Not Release In 2026
Slash Gear - 8 Jan 2026 01:15
The iPhone has followed a dependable yearly release schedule for years, but reports indicate Apple could be rethinking how it spaces future launches.
Exercise may relieve depression as effectively as antidepressants
New Scientist - 8 Jan 2026 01:00
A comprehensive review confirms the benefits of exercise for treating depression, even if the exact reasons remain unclear
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health, Encouraging Users To Connect Their Medical Records
Slashdot - 8 Jan 2026 00:02
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Health, a sandboxed health-focused mode that lets users connect medical records and wellness apps for more personalized guidance. The company makes sure to note that ChatGPT Health is "not...
Former Google CEO Plans To Singlehandedly Fund a Hubble Telescope Replacement
Slashdot - 8 Jan 2026 18:45
An anonymous reader shares a report: Prior to World War II the vast majority of telescopes built around the world were funded by wealthy people with an interest in the heavens above. However, after the war, two significa...
This bright LED power bank got me through a 3-day blackout - and it can do so much more
ZDNet - 8 Jan 2026 17:23
A single charge of the 10000N was enough to run the Flash-1 mod for days, and it works with other accessories like fans and air pumps.
AMD claps back at Intel claims that it uses ancient silicon in PC gaming handhelds
PC World - 8 Jan 2026 13:28
Intel launched its long-awaited Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake mobile chips at CES 2026 this week, promising an alluring blend of long battery life and shockingly great integrated graphics performance thanks to its new...
Gmail is getting a Gemini AI overhaul
Engadget - 8 Jan 2026 13:00
In a move that should surprise nobody, Google is stuffing more Gemini AI into Gmail. A host of new features, some of which are already familiar to Workspace users, are rolling out today for Gmail users in the US. Some ar...
Polymarket withholds payouts as debate erupts over definition of Venezuela invasion
ReadWrite - 8 Jan 2026 12:30
Polymarket is reportedly refusing to pay out on bets related to whether the U.S. military will invade Venezuela, citing discrepancies Polymarket withholds payouts as debate erupts over definition of Venezuela invasion Th...
NASA Releases the Long-Awaited Video of Kepler's Supernova Remnant
Universe Today - 8 Jan 2026 01:00
A new video shows the evolution of Keplers Supernova Remnant using data from NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory captured over more than two and a half decades.
Apple Confirms Chase Will Take Over Apple Card in 24 Months
The Mac Observer - 8 Jan 2026 00:52
There were reports that Apple Card could get a new issuer. Apple has now confirmed that Chase will take over, replacing Goldman Sachs. The company says the transition will happen in about 24 months. Until then, you can k...
LEGO Teams With Star Wars For AI-Powered Smart Brick Tech
Slash Gear - 8 Jan 2026 23:59
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, LEGO announced a partnership with Star Wars for AI-Powered Smart Brick tech that will change how you play.
While you pay through the nose for memory, Samsung expects to triple its profits in Q4
The Register - 8 Jan 2026 23:56
Memory pricing expected to surge another 60% in Q1 with relief years away While end customers grapple with crushing memory prices, we imagine Samsung execs are breaking out the Champagne. This week the memory titan forec...
Medical issue prompts early return of Crew-11 from ISS
Space News - 8 Jan 2026 23:54
NASA has decided to bring home early four members of the International Space Station crew because of a medical issue with one of them, a first for NASA. The post Medical issue prompts early return of Crew-11 from ISS app...
Apple Confirms 2026 Shareholder Meeting and Board Votes
The Mac Observer - 8 Jan 2026 23:44
Apple will hold its 2026 annual shareholders meeting on Tuesday, February 24, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The company will host the event online. Shareholders on record as of January 2, 2026, can attend, vote, and submit ...
CrowdStrike to Buy SGNL to Expand Identity Security Capabilities
Dark Reading - 8 Jan 2026 23:37
The CrowdStrike-SGNL deal underscores how identity security has become a critical component of enterprise cybersecurity as companies add cloud services and deploy AI-driven tools.
Lumus brought a massively wider FOV to smartglasses at CES 2026
Engadget - 8 Jan 2026 23:32
Lumus got a major boost in brand recognition when one of its waveguides was selected for use in the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. But that already feels like old tech now because at CES 2026, the company brought some of ...
French Court Orders Google DNS to Block Pirate Sites, Dismisses 'Cloudflare-First' Defense
Slashdot - 8 Jan 2026 23:30
Paris Judicial Court ordered Google to block additional pirate sports-streaming domains at the DNS level, rejecting Google's argument that enforcement should target upstream providers like Cloudflare first. "The ...
NASA says it will return 4 astronauts home early in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station
SPACE.com - 8 Jan 2026 23:29
NASA has decided to bring the four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission home from the International Space Station early due to a medical issue experienced by a crewmember in orbit.
Earnings for Apple's expected best quarter yet will be reported on January 29, 2026
AppleInsider - 8 Jan 2026 23:26
Apple's forward-looking comments suggested that Q1 2026 would break records, and the earnings report detailing its numbers will be released on January 29 at 5:00 p.m. ET.Apple earnings for Q1 2026 will be announced J...
Foldable iPhone Might Feel More Like a Mini iPad Than a Phone
The Mac Observer - 8 Jan 2026 23:25
Recent iPhone Fold leaks raise a basic but important question. Will this device feel like an iPhone that unfolds, or an iPad that folds shut? Based on current mockups, Apple seems to be leaning toward the second idea. Un...
Apple's 2026 annual shareholder meeting is on February 24
AppleInsider - 8 Jan 2026 23:17
Apple will hold its annual shareholder meeting on February 24 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, which is when participants will be able to vote and ask questions.Apple's 2026 shareholder meeting will take place on February 24...