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Month: January 2026

Microsoft Edge is morphing into a Copilot app, and you can’t stop it
AIComputingSoftware

Microsoft Edge is morphing into a Copilot app, and you can’t stop it

Microsoft is testing a radical new look for its Edge browser in Dev and Canary builds, making its interface nearly identical to the Copilot AI assistant. The change includes a personalized greeting and prompt box on launch, and early reports indicate users cannot disable the new UI. This appears to

by Noah VanceJanuary 5, 2026
TSMC’s 2nm Plan Is Wild: 140,000 Wafers a Month in Just One Year
ManufacturingSemiconductorsTechnology

TSMC’s 2nm Plan Is Wild: 140,000 Wafers a Month in Just One Year

TSMC is planning a shockingly fast ramp for its next-generation 2nm chip process. The company reportedly aims to hit a monthly output of 140,000 wafers by the end of 2026, just one year after mass production begins. This aggressive move is driven by huge orders from Apple and skyrocketing demand for

by Noah VanceJanuary 5, 2026
Qualcomm’s X2 Plus Chip Could Be a Mainstream PC Game-Changer
ComputingHardwareSemiconductors

Qualcomm’s X2 Plus Chip Could Be a Mainstream PC Game-Changer

According to Windows Central, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, launching in the first half of 2026, brings flagship-level AI and efficiency to mainstream laptops. With two versions (10-core and 6-core) and the same 80 TOPS NPU as the X2 Elite, it outperforms current Intel Core Ultra 2 chips in ke

by Darren HoltJanuary 5, 2026
The AI Drug Lab Is Here, And It’s Not What You Think
AIInnovationSoftware

The AI Drug Lab Is Here, And It’s Not What You Think

Forget white lab coats and bubbling beakers. The new face of drug discovery is an AI researcher in a black shirt. This shift is poised to radically accelerate how we find new medicines.

by Darren HoltJanuary 5, 2026
Venezuela’s Acting President Reaches Out to US After Maduro Capture
CybersecurityPrivacySoftware

Venezuela’s Acting President Reaches Out to US After Maduro Capture

In a dramatic shift, Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez has asked the US to work on a “cooperation agenda.” This comes after US forces captured President Nicolás Maduro, who faces drug trafficking charges in New York today.

by Noah VanceJanuary 5, 2026
Qualcomm’s New Budget Laptop Chips Are Here, With a Catch
ComputingHardwareSemiconductors

Qualcomm’s New Budget Laptop Chips Are Here, With a Catch

Qualcomm is expanding its laptop chip lineup with new budget-friendly Snapdragon X2 Plus processors. They promise strong CPU performance and the same AI horsepower as the elite models, but gaming graphics remain a weak spot. The first laptops are due by the end of Q1 2026.

by Marcus LinfieldJanuary 5, 2026
Capita’s Broken Pension Portal: Please Wait for AI Chatbots
AIBusinessSoftware

Capita’s Broken Pension Portal: Please Wait for AI Chatbots

Capita has asked users of its failing civil service pension portal to stop complaining until new AI chatbots go live. The £239 million system launched with errors, dummy text, and broken links in December 2023.

by Noah VanceJanuary 5, 2026
China’s Premier Pushes for Tech Breakthroughs and Balanced Trade
BusinessManufacturingTechnology

China’s Premier Pushes for Tech Breakthroughs and Balanced Trade

Chinese Premier Li Qiang concluded a three-day tour of Guangdong province, visiting industrial giants like BYD and Midea. He emphasized the need to expand imports for balanced trade and boost support for technological breakthroughs.

by Noah VanceJanuary 5, 2026
This Hedge Fund Uses Journalism as a Weapon. And It’s Working.
BusinessInnovationStartups

This Hedge Fund Uses Journalism as a Weapon. And It’s Working.

A hedge fund that trades on investigations from its own in-house newsroom is posting big returns. Its strategy blurs the line between journalism and market manipulation, but it’s proving profitable by betting on both good and bad news.

by Darren HoltJanuary 5, 2026
Instagram’s Raw AI Slop Era Is Here. Now What?
AISoftwareTechnology

Instagram’s Raw AI Slop Era Is Here. Now What?

Instagram is ditching its polished look for a raw aesthetic, driven by user behavior and a flood of AI-generated content. The platform’s director admits verifying authenticity is the next big challenge.

by Noah VanceJanuary 5, 2026

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