Earnings and Jobs: A Huge Week for Markets
The financial calendar is packed. Two Magnificent Seven giants report earnings, while Friday’s jobs data could shift the Fed’s rate-cut timeline. It’s a pivotal moment for market direction.
Month: January 2026
Tesla Stock Jumps on Musk Merger Buzz
Shares of Tesla jumped nearly 5% Friday following reports of merger discussions between SpaceX, Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI, and potentially Tesla itself. Investors are betting that further consolidation of Musk’s tech empire could sharpen his focus on Tesla’s ambitious AI and robotics goals.
Apple Almost Picked Claude Over Google for Siri, Says Report
According to a new report, Apple was on the verge of partnering with Anthropic to power a new Siri with Claude. The deal fell apart over money, leading to the surprise Google Gemini announcement. Internally, Apple still runs on Claude for its own tools.
Windows 11 Tiling Managers That Are Way Better Than Snap Layouts
If you find Windows 11’s built-in Snap Layouts limiting, you’re not alone. A new wave of third-party tiling window managers offers far more control and speed, especially for keyboard-centric users. From the configurable Komorebi to the extensible Whim, these tools can fundamentally change how you mu
US Pushes Allies on Rare Earth Price Fix to Counter China
The US is making a “full-court press” to get allies to agree on a coordinated pricing mechanism for rare earth minerals. This move aims to insulate Western miners and refiners from China’s historic price undercutting and secure supply chains.
I Switched to Claude and Canceled Everything Else. You Should Too.
After using all the major AI chatbots, one writer canceled subscriptions to ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini to go all-in on Anthropic’s Claude. The switch highlighted Claude’s superior coding, responsiveness to feedback, and unique features like Artifacts.
Apple Ditches Its iPhone Upgrade Program in the UK
Apple has discontinued its popular iPhone Upgrade Program for UK customers. The change follows the end of Apple’s partnership with Barclays bank, which previously supported the program.
The Mini PC Market Is a Confusing Mess. Intel’s NUC Is to Blame.
According to XDA-Developers, Intel’s exit from the NUC business has left a market flooded with confusing options. Brands like GMKtec offer up to 39 nearly identical models, creating a nightmare for consumers trying to choose.
Recom’s new DIN-Rail PSUs are built for extreme industrial duty
Recom has launched a new series of industrial DIN-Rail power supplies designed for demanding environments. The RACPRO1-S240E series delivers 240W with wide temperature tolerance and meets global safety and emissions standards.
SpaceX Might Merge With Tesla or xAI Before Its IPO
SpaceX is reportedly in talks to merge with AI firm xAI, and is also considering a merger with Tesla, as it prepares for a massive public offering later this year. The moves could combine rockets, satellites, social media, AI, and electric vehicles under one corporate roof, fundamentally reshaping M