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Watch awkward Chinese humanoid robot lay it all down on the dance floor
Live Science - Jan 30, 2026 8:06am EST
Elon Musk's SpaceX in merger talks with Tesla and xAI
If this happens, the combination would bring Musk’s rockets, Starlink satellites, X social media platform and Grok chatbot under one roof.
First Post - Jan 30, 2026 8:00am EST
In Graphics | Is Europe breaking up with US tech?
France is the latest European nation to boost attempts to ditch US tech. Government officials will begin using a new video conferencing platform called Visio, an application developed by the government, instead of American-owned tools like Zoom or Microsoft Teams. What about other European countries?
First Post - Jan 30, 2026 6:54am EST
Lately: Social media lawsuits, infinite scrolling violence and Napster’s return (kind of)
Plus: Toronto-based Waabi announces robotaxi fleet with Uber
The Globe and Mail - Jan 30, 2026 6:53am EST
Giving AI the ability to monitor its own thought process could help it think like humans
Live Science - Jan 30, 2026 6:43am EST
US Space Force Turns 6: Has It Met Expectations?
The U.S. Space Force marked its sixth anniversary in December, reflecting a shift from stand-up to sustained operations as leaders weigh whether the youngest military branch has met early expectations while preparing for a more contested space domain.
Military.com - Jan 30, 2026 6:12am EST
Kalshi in court over 19 federal lawsuits. What's the future of prediction markets?
NPR - Jan 30, 2026 5:05am EST
Tesla to retire its flagship models to make room for Optimus robot production
Tesla is discontinuing two flagship EVs, the Model S and Model X. CEO Elon Musk wants to focus on its humanoid robot, Optimus.
First Post - Jan 30, 2026 4:48am EST
Microsoft’s $357 billion rout is second-worst ever; only Nvidia’s DeepSeek shock was bigger
Earnings-triggered sell-off revives doubts over Big Tech’s AI spending boom as Azure growth slows and capital expenditure hits record $37.5 billion
First Post - Jan 30, 2026 4:35am EST
Tech layoffs 2026: Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, HP and others slash jobs amid restructuring
Global tech and corporate giants including Amazon, Microsoft, HP, Pinterest, Ubisoft and Nestle are cutting thousands of jobs worldwide, citing cost pressures and restructuring. Many layoffs are tied to aggressive investment shifts toward artificial intelligence and long-term efficiency plans.
First Post - Jan 30, 2026 3:44am EST
"Now Google Can Help With Your Googly": Sundar Pichai as Gemini Collaborates With ICC
Deccan Chronicle - Jan 30, 2026 3:07am EST
Economic Survey 2026: India is not running after big AI model, but follows a bottom-up AI approach
The Economic Survey 2025-2026 highlights India’s approach to the AI race. It underlines that unlike other nations, India is not running after frontier AI models, but is focusing on creating small and purpose-driven AI systems that solve local problems at low cost.
First Post - Jan 30, 2026 1:48am EST
Gopala Krishna Subraya Pai: Advancing Scalable Cloud-Based Data Engineering and Analytics
In an era where data is the backbone of every business decision, Gopala Krishna Subraya Pai has emerged as a transformative figure in the field of cloud-based data engineering and analytics.
International Business Times - Jan 30, 2026 1:48am EST
India should consider age-based limits for social media, chief economic adviser says
India’s chief economic adviser, V Anantha Nageswaran, made the call in country’s annual economic survey and recommended families promote screen-time limits, device-free hours and shared offline activities.
First Post - Jan 29, 2026 11:56pm EST
Nvidia, Amazon and Microsoft in talks to invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI: Report
Big Tech doubles down on artificial intelligence as Nvidia, Amazon and Microsoft weigh massive investments in OpenAI amid soaring AI costs and intensifying global competition
First Post - Jan 29, 2026 11:14pm EST
Viral app ‘Are You Dead Yet?’ unveils the anxiety and pain of single Chinese youths
“Are You Dead Yet?” appealed to the psychology of the insecure youths, who don’t want to disturb others but wish that someone would pay attention to them when in need.
Global Voices - Jan 29, 2026 11:05pm EST
China rolls out robot cops in cities to push humanoid robots in daily life
China is deploying AI-powered robots to manage traffic and pedestrian flow in cities. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer explains how China continues to advance robot technology and is pushing to integrate humanoid robots into daily life.
NBC News - Jan 29, 2026 10:13pm EST
CNBC Daily Open: iPhone drove Apple's robust earnings — but investors weren't too enthused
Apple reported a 16% year-on-year jump in its fiscal first-quarter revenue on "staggering" iPhone demand, topping market estimates.
CNBC - Jan 29, 2026 8:35pm EST
What's next for Apple stock after big iPhone sales everywhere, even China
A blowout holiday quarter and a strong revenue guide for the current March quarter suggest that Apple's strong iPhone cycle will continue.
CNBC - Jan 29, 2026 7:51pm EST
Driverless Waymo strikes child in California
An NTSB investigation is underway after a Waymo hit a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California. Police say no injuries were reported after the child was evaluated by firefighters. NBC NEWS’ Dana Griffin has the latest.
NBC News - Jan 29, 2026 7:33pm EST
Apple can't secure enough chips as iPhone demand surges, memory prices rise
Apple on Thursday said iPhone sales in the March quarter could be even better than the company's forecast if it could secure enough chips to meet demand.
CNBC - Jan 29, 2026 7:13pm EST