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Meta, TikTok and YouTube are on trial over whether their apps hurt children
NPR - Jan 27, 2026 5:10am EST
Users seek alternate apps amid TikTok US as outage
TikTok users in the US face widespread outages affecting uploads and feeds, just days after the app's transition to a US-based joint venture. As TikTok addresses the power outage at a data center, alternative apps like Upscrolled see a surge in popularity.
Gulf News - Jan 27, 2026 4:44am EST
U.K.’s Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the first U.K. leader to visit China since 2018, is hoping for an economic boost to Britain but has been criticized by China hawks at home.
NBC News - Jan 27, 2026 4:35am EST
Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.
BBC News - Jan 27, 2026 4:34am EST
Viral social media trend reminiscing about 2016 a gold mine for AI firms
Toronto Star - Jan 27, 2026 4:28am EST
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States
Blatter said on X that it was "right to question this World Cup."
NBC News - Jan 27, 2026 4:21am EST
Big Tech’s AI data center push is spawning a new heat economy
AI’s energy problem may also be its solution, as cities are increasingly exploring opportunities to repurpose excess heat from data centers.
CNBC - Jan 27, 2026 4:14am EST
How one teenager’s death could change how social media companies operate
Jools was 14 when he died. His parents still don’t know what happened. His mother, Ellen Roome, says the only stone left unturned that could have caused his death is social media.
Sky News - Jan 27, 2026 4:05am EST
Are your WhatsApp chats really private and protected? Lawsuit in US court says Meta can read
Filed on Friday in the US District Court in San Francisco, the lawsuit accuses Meta and its executives of making false claims about the security and privacy of WhatsApp chats, which the company has long marketed as fully encrypted and inaccessible even to Meta itself.
First Post - Jan 27, 2026 3:58am EST
Elon Musk says mission to Mars is backup for humanity
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has yet again explained why Mars is a crucial mission for humans. His SpaceX ambitions include multiple uncrewed missions to Mars that would lay groundwork for future human landings.
First Post - Jan 27, 2026 3:22am EST
Meta, TikTok and YouTube face landmark trial over youth addiction claims
ABC News - Jan 27, 2026 2:24am EST
Meta to test premium subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
Meta is set to revolutionize its monetization strategy by testing premium subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Discover how exclusive features and AI tools could enhance user experience while keeping core apps free.
Gulf News - Jan 27, 2026 2:22am EST
Google Photos rolls out AI feature that transforms your images into memes: Here's how
According to Google, “Me Meme” is an experimental feature, so while it promises plenty of laughs, the results might not always be picture-perfect. The company even admits that generated images “may not perfectly match the original photo,” which is part of the fun.
First Post - Jan 27, 2026 2:09am 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 2:00am EST
France to phase out US video conferencing tools, launch own Visio app by 2027
According to the ministry, the French administration had become “overly dependent” on foreign video conferencing platforms, and stressed the need to ensure that official discussions and internal communications remain secure and sovereign.
First Post - Jan 27, 2026 1:42am EST
Microsoft Rolls Out Next Generation of AI Chips, Takes Aim At Nvidia's Software
Deccan Chronicle - Jan 27, 2026 1:36am EST
Analysts expect the U.S.-China trade truce to hold as Beijing bets Trump won’t follow through on his threats ahead of a leaders’ meeting in April.
CNBC - Jan 27, 2026 1:35am EST
Cambridge's Zenith AI supercomputer gets £36m from government
The upgrade to Cambridge University's Dawn computer will help scientists research complex problems.
BBC News - Jan 27, 2026 1:27am EST
Nvidia Unveils AI Models For Faster, Cheaper Weather Forecasts
Deccan Chronicle - Jan 27, 2026 1:22am EST
Nvidia’s $2 Billion Investment In CoreWeave Is A Drop In A $250 Billion Bucket
Register UK - Jan 27, 2026 1:19am EST
What is a Whoop? The cult fitness band causing a stir at Australian Open
A controversy during Carlos Alcaraz’s tennis match has shone a spotlight on the fitness trackers, which are widely used by professional athletes.
Sydney Morning Herald - Jan 26, 2026 10:19pm EST
French MPs take first step towards banning social media for under-15s
If the bill passes the upper house it could take effect by the start of France's new school year in September.
BBC News - Jan 26, 2026 8:33pm EST
FBI is investigating Minnesota Signal groups tracking ICE, Patel says
FBI Director Kash Patel made the statement after right-wing media figures said they joined the chats and claimed participants were obstructing law enforcement.
NBC News - Jan 26, 2026 8:19pm EST