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Nvidia demands full upfront payment from Chinese buyers amid H200 export uncertainty
Nvidia has imposed unusually stringent terms requiring full payment for orders with no options to cancel, ask for refunds or change configurations after placement.
First Post - Jan 09, 2026 6:47am EST
Elon Musk’s Grok curbs AI image editing usage after deepfakes backlash
The tool is now limited to paying users.
Evening Standard - Jan 09, 2026 6:21am EST
MiniMax doubles in Hong Kong debut, marking yet another Chinese AI listing
Shares of MiniMax surged in their first day of trading in Hong Kong, in what represents the second major Chinese LLM company to go public.
CNBC - Jan 09, 2026 6:17am EST
Microsoft denies rumours of 22,000 job cuts, calls reports ‘100% made up’
Rumors of massive layoffs at Microsoft, claiming up to 22,000 jobs could be axed in January 2026, have been denied by the tech giant. Chief communications officer Frank Shaw publicly dismissed the reports as being entirely untrue.
First Post - Jan 09, 2026 5:53am EST
Miami outlasts Ole Miss 31-27 to advance to College Football Playoff national championship
The Hurricanes will face the winner of Indiana-Oregon for a chance at their first title since 2001.
NBC News - Jan 09, 2026 5:47am EST
Iranian government shuts down internet as violent crackdown continues
Authorities have struggled to contain the protests after 12 days, and top officials have given conflicting messages about how to deal with the unrest.
NBC News - Jan 09, 2026 5:40am EST
Best phones under Rs 15,000 (Jan 2025): Realme P1 5G, Poco M7 Pro 5G to Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
Here are the top 5 smartphones to buy under Rs 15,000 in India at the moment, and they are all 5G-ready.
First Post - Jan 09, 2026 5:34am EST
Nine science-backed ways to help you feel better in 2026
From channelling your anger to writing lists and singing more often – here are some science-backed tips to boost your wellbeing.
BBC News - Jan 09, 2026 5:15am EST
Mound of garbage collapses at Philippine landfill, burying and trapping 38 people and killing 1
Dozens of rescuers retrieved 13 people alive overnight and were searching for the missing still trapped after the mountain of garbage, earth and debris collapsed on them.
NBC News - Jan 09, 2026 4:55am EST
UAE students to showcase robotics skills at FIRST Lego League competition
Join the excitement as UAE students showcase their robotics skills at the FIRST LEGO League competition, a premier event promoting STEM education. Witness young innovators from 395 school teams tackle real-world challenges through autonomous robot design and programming in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
Gulf News - Jan 09, 2026 4:21am EST
Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery
Guardian UK - Jan 09, 2026 3:10am EST
Russia attacks Ukraine with new Oreshnik ballistic missile
Moscow said the overnight strike was in response to an alleged Ukrainian drone strike on a residence used by President Vladimir Putin, which the U.S. and others said did not happen.
NBC News - Jan 09, 2026 2:46am EST
Over 100 human skulls found at home of Pennsylvania man accused of desecrating cemeteries
Authorities found the remains in Jonathan Gerlach’s basement after he was seen leaving a cemetery with a bag containing remains, according to officials and a police document.
NBC News - Jan 09, 2026 1:49am EST
ICE Agent Who Reportedly Shot Renee Good Was a Firearms Trainer, per Testimony
Wired News - Jan 09, 2026 1:39am EST
Grok being used to create sexually violent videos featuring women, research finds
Guardian UK - Jan 09, 2026 1:17am EST
Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes
It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images.
BBC News - Jan 09, 2026 1:10am EST
Trump says he plans to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado
The president also said it would be a "great honor" if Machado decided to give him the Nobel Peace Prize she won last year.
NBC News - Jan 08, 2026 11:21pm EST
Rise of AI chatbots for online shopping boosts analyst hopes for Shopify’s growth
The technology allows shoppers to find and buy products through platforms such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT
The Globe and Mail - Jan 08, 2026 10:53pm EST
Videos contradict Trump's claim Minn. driver 'viciously ran over' officer in fatal ICE shooting
President Donald Trump said the driver who was shot dead by an ICE officer in Minneapolis nearly killed him with her car. Here’s what the videos show.
NBC News - Jan 08, 2026 9:50pm EST
Inside CES 2026: Giant TVs, robots unveiled in Las Vegas
From robots to giant TVs, technology expert Trevor Long reveals the latest household gadgets being unveiled at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Trevor Long travelled to Las Vegas with support from Hisense, LG, Reolink, LEGO and Samsung.
Sydney Morning Herald - Jan 08, 2026 9:41pm EST
Two people shot by Border Patrol agent in Portland, police say
The shooting occurred during a targeted vehicle stop in which the driver allegedly tried to run over agents, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said.
NBC News - Jan 08, 2026 9:07pm EST