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Waabi launching robotaxi fleet with Uber after raising US$750-million
Toronto company’s deal with Uber marks its first expansion outside of autonomous trucking
The Globe and Mail - Jan 28, 2026 6:21am EST
Simon Harris calls for social media ban for under-16s
The Tanaiste said: ‘This can’t be the wild west anymore.’
Evening Standard - Jan 28, 2026 6:16am EST
Autonomous trucking startup Waabi raises $750 million to expand into robotaxis
Khosla Ventures, G2 Venture Partners, Uber, Nvidia and Volvo are all investing in the Toronto-based, driverless tech startup.
CNBC - Jan 28, 2026 6:13am EST
ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs
ABC News - Jan 28, 2026 6:03am EST
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra to launch with smart privacy display
Samsung has recently teased a new feature, a smart privacy display, to debut with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The upcoming privacy screen will allow users to control visibility across specific areas of the display.
First Post - Jan 28, 2026 6:00am EST
Google expands AI photo editing to India, letting users edit With text or voice commands
Users can now ask Google Photos to perform a range of edits, such as blurring backgrounds, fixing glare, sharpening images, adjusting colours, or even removing reflections from windows, all through text or voice commands.
First Post - Jan 28, 2026 5:31am EST
Moon soil rewrites how Earth got its water, Nasa reports
NASA scientists are turning to the Moon to solve one of Earth’s oldest mysteries: where our water came from. A new study led by the US space agency uses Moon soil collected during the Apollo...
International The News - Jan 28, 2026 5:31am EST
South Korea's SK Hynix to establish a special ‘AI Company’ in the U.S.
SK Hynix will set up a new U.S.-based company focused on artificial intelligence solutions, with $10 billion committed to the project.
CNBC - Jan 28, 2026 5:12am EST
Babies out, fur babies in: Why young people in China are choosing pets over parenthood
The number of pets has exploded in China, where officials trying to increase the birth rate are facing resistance from young people.
NBC News - Jan 28, 2026 5:01am EST
Meta CEO Zuckerberg blocked curbs on sex-talking chatbots for minors, court filing alleges
According to the attorney general, Meta employees messages and internal emails show that the company rejected the recommendations of its integrity staff and declined to impose reasonable guardrails to prevent children from being subject to sexually exploitative conversations with its AI chatbots.
First Post - Jan 28, 2026 3:48am 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
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 3:16am EST
Chip giant ASML surges 7% as AI boom fuels record orders and upbeat 2026 guidance
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
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
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
Meta CEO Zuckerberg Blocked Curbs on Sex-Talking Chatbots For Minors, Court Filing Alleges
Deccan Chronicle - Jan 27, 2026 11:37pm EST
WhatsApp Unveils High-Security Mode, Latest Tech Firm To Offer Users Stronger Protection
Deccan Chronicle - Jan 27, 2026 11:31pm EST
WhatsApp unveils high-security mode, latest tech firm to offer users stronger protection
The new option, rolling out on Tuesday and called “Strict Account Settings,” is a one-click button in WhatsApp’s settings that activates a series of defenses. These include blocking media and attachments from unknown senders, disabling link previews, and silencing calls from unknown contacts.
First Post - Jan 27, 2026 10:58pm 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