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Israelis stop hostage clock after last remains come home
The clock had presided over the square in front of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art since shortly after the attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, when activists set its large LCD display to count every second until the hostages were freed.
NBC News - Jan 28, 2026 4:31am EST
Amazon reveals fresh round of global job cuts in email sent in error to workers
Guardian UK - Jan 28, 2026 4:20am EST
International Data Privacy Day 2026: Is your data truly safe in the digital age?
On International Data Privacy Day, it’s worth asking how much privacy we truly have left in the digital world. Here, we explore how everyday social media platforms and AI technologies quietly chip away at our personal boundaries, often far beyond what we realise.
First Post - Jan 28, 2026 3:31am EST
Trump’s diplomacy sparks EU push away from US tech
Mounting tensions between US President Donald Trump are pushing the European Union to rethink reliance on tech, as lawmakers urge digital sovereignty, cut dependence on US firms, and back local alternatives, with France replacing Zoom and Microsoft in government use.
First Post - Jan 28, 2026 3:16am EST
Chip giant ASML posts record orders and upbeat 2026 guidance as AI boom continues
ASML is experiencing several tailwinds including an expectation of increased chipmaking capacity and continued demand for AI semiconductors.
CNBC - Jan 28, 2026 3:13am EST
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son is set to deepen his “all-in” AI gamble, with talks under way for a fresh multibillion-dollar investment in OpenAI as the global race to dominate artificial intelligence accelerates
First Post - Jan 28, 2026 3:03am EST
One year after DeepSeek, Chinese AI firms from Alibaba to Moonshot race to release new models
Chinese companies are releasing new AI models and striving to gain an edge in the AI application race as the country's biggest holiday of the year nears.
CNBC - Jan 28, 2026 1:39am EST
At Davos, tech CEOs laid out their vision for AI’s world domination
Guardian UK - Jan 28, 2026 1:25am EST
Social Media addiction among children: Landmark US lawsuit renews concerns over mental health
Social media addiction among teenagers has taken a worrying turn. In a recent lawsuit against Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, a 19-year-old and her mother have accused the tech giants of knowingly harming children’s mental health. Firstpost spoke to a psychologist to understand the deeper implications.
First Post - Jan 28, 2026 1:01am EST
Looks Like American TikTok’s Problems Are Sending Users Flocking to Alternatives
Gizmodo - Jan 28, 2026 12:23am EST
‘Totally false’: WhatsApp Chief rejects claims Meta can read private messages
WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart rejected claims that Meta can read private messages, calling them “totally false,” after Elon Musk questioned WhatsApp’s security. Meta said a lawsuit alleging encryption bypass is baseless and defamatory.
First Post - Jan 28, 2026 12:19am EST
WhatsApp Unveils High-Security Mode, Latest Tech Firm To Offer Users Stronger Protection
Deccan Chronicle - Jan 27, 2026 11:31pm EST
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launch next month? Here is everything we know so far
Samsung is anticipated to unveil its next-gen flagship series — Samsung Galaxy S26 — on February 25, 2026. While the company is yet to officially announce the launch date, the leaks and rumours have unveiled the upcoming features, specs and price. Let’s take a look.
First Post - Jan 27, 2026 11:07pm EST
Amazon layoffs: Tech giant to cut 16,000 jobs, Indian teams could take biggest hit
Amazon is set to lay off around 16,000 employees globally starting January 27, with corporate teams in India expected to be hit hardest. The expected job losses follow an earlier round in October 2025, when Amazon slashed about 14,000 white‑collar roles
First Post - Jan 27, 2026 10:42pm EST
'We've got to win': Trump calls on MAGA to turn out for midterm elections
Campaigning for Republicans in Iowa, President Donald Trump touted economic wins and warned he'll be impeached if the GOP loses control of Congress in November.
NBC News - Jan 27, 2026 9:37pm EST
Intel says it will match government's 'Trump Accounts' contribution to kids of employees
The 530A program, often called "Trump Accounts," passed last year as part of the administration's "big beautiful bill."
CNBC - Jan 27, 2026 8:52pm EST
The jump in arrests and transfers to ICE custody resulted in a sevenfold increase in arrests of people with no convictions, the analysis found.
NBC News - Jan 27, 2026 8:23pm EST
FAA Could Have Prevented Fatal D.C. Plane Collision, Investigation Finds
Gizmodo - Jan 27, 2026 7:41pm EST
ISS SOS: The plan to leave a doomed space station - quickly
Astronauts orbiting the Earth are drilled to deal with the worst possible scenarios. That includes having to leave a doomed space station – quickly.
BBC News - Jan 27, 2026 7:20pm EST
Video shows flames flying from NASA plane that touched down without landing gear
ABC News - Jan 27, 2026 7:02pm EST