January 2026 brought major tech shifts: Apple tapped Google Gemini for Siri, TikTok's US division spun off causing data glitches, and Sony joined forces with TCL for TVs. Plus, highlights from CES 2026 covering the latest in practical robotics and hardware.
President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair. Meanwhile, Apple warns of soaring memory costs despite record sales, and reports suggest SpaceX may merge with Tesla or xAI. Investors are watching how AI-centric policy and mega-mergers reshape the 2026 landscape.
Apple reported a robust forecast driven by surging iPhone demand and a 38% revenue jump in China, defying market fears. Despite rising component costs, the tech giant achieved improved margins and smartphone growth that significantly outpaced Wall Street expectations.
Apple shattered records with $85 billion in iPhone sales, fueled by the iPhone 17's success in Greater China. Meanwhile, the tech world anticipates a massive shakeup as OpenAI preps for a $500 billion IPO. Also: New AI screenings reduce late-stage cancer diagnoses.
Apple quietly launched the AirTag 2 with iPhone 17 chips, while Samsung brought its $2,900 Galaxy Z Trifold to the US. Meanwhile, Tesla is halting Model S and X production to pivot toward Optimus robots, and Snap is restructuring its AR division to compete with Meta.
Apple unveils the AirTag 2 and Creator Studio subscription, but the launch is overshadowed by calls for a boycott against CEO Tim Cook. As the tech giant faces scrutiny over a recent White House appearance, it struggles to balance innovation with a growing PR crisis.
Nilay Patel and David Pierce analyze Tim Cook’s controversial White House appearance and its impact on Apple’s legacy. Plus: TikTok’s "catastrophic" Oracle integration failure and Tesla’s strategic pivot away from its flagship electric vehicles.
Ben Thompson criticizes Apple’s Vision Pro content strategy, arguing the immersive NBA broadcast fails by mimicking TV. On Sharp Tech, he contends that "over-engineering" camera cuts destroys the user's sense of presence—the hardware's true killer feature.
Apple unveils the 2026 AirTag with extended range while researchers debut a 0.3mm autonomous robot. Plus, Microsoft reveals the Maya 200 AI chip and Morgan Stanley analyzes Generative AI's impact on global labor markets in this edition of DTNS.
Apple launches AirTag 2 with enhanced UWB while Microsoft debuts the Maya 200 AI chip. Plus, the EU Commission opens a probe into X and designates WhatsApp a "Very Large Online Platform" amid growing regulatory scrutiny.
Google and Apple partner to bring Gemini to Siri, reshaping mobile AI. Plus, we recap CES 2026 standouts like Samsung’s "Tri-Fold" and Motorola's latest, while breaking down the reported cancellation of the OnePlus Open 2.
Digital platforms are drawing lines on AI. Bandcamp has updated terms to ban AI-generated music, prioritizing human creators. OpenAI is reportedly testing ads, while Apple leans on Google Gemini for backend tech. We discuss these pivotal shifts in the new tech order on DTNS 5111.
Apple is reportedly developing "Apple Health+," a paid subscription service using AI to turn biosensor data into actionable medical advice. This move positions Apple against competitors like OpenAI in the race to provide personalized, algorithmic health coaching.
Apple is set to overhaul Siri with Google’s Gemini models in a massive update codenamed "Compost." Plus, we look at the disconnect on workplace AI efficiency and the regulatory scrutiny surrounding XAI’s Grok and its image generation policies.
Apple plans to transform Siri into an AI chatbot codenamed "Campus" by 2026. This week's tech update also covers new legislative moves to block Nvidia chip exports to China and significant restructuring at gaming giant Ubisoft.
Apple is exploring a wearable AI device akin to the Humane AI Pin. This week, we discuss the potential "Siri in your pocket," plus major shifts in the TV market from Sony and TCL, and new antitrust challenges for Meta.
