Big tech slides as ‘Magnificent Seven’ posts worst start since 2022
A market-wide rotation away from pricey megacap growth stocks has hit leading tech names early in 2026, erasing nearly $1 trillion in value, according to an AP News report.
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A wave of new U.S. state tech laws takes effect in 2026, targeting AI, privacy, and right-to-repair
New state-level rules going into effect in 2026 touch everything from AI transparency and chatbot safeguards to privacy frameworks and consumer repair rights—setting up a patchwork of obligations for tech companies operating nationwide.
Verizon hit by nationwide outage that left many phones stuck in “SOS” mode
A major Verizon disruption on Jan. 14 left customers around the country without reliable voice, text and data, pushing many iPhones into “SOS” mode and highlighting the cascading impact of single-carrier failures on work and emergency communications.
Under Armour investigates breach reportedly affecting tens of millions of customer records
Under Armour is investigating a reported data breach that exposed customer email addresses and other personal information. The company said there’s no evidence passwords or payment data were compromised, while the incident has renewed scrutiny of how consumer brands detect and disclose large-scale leaks.
Samsung says it plans to double ‘Galaxy AI’ devices, leaning on Google Gemini
Samsung’s mobile leadership says the company aims to expand the number of devices running Galaxy AI features—many powered by Google’s Gemini—from roughly 400 million to 800 million in 2026. The push would deepen Samsung’s partnership with Google as competition in consumer AI accelerates.
SpaceX adds more Starlink capacity with California launch as satellite broadband expansion continues
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base, continuing the rapid buildout of its broadband constellation. The mission highlights the company’s sustained launch cadence and the operational reuse of Falcon 9 boosters.
Inside Sam Altman’s pivotal year at OpenAI as spending, regulation, and competition converge
A long-form profile argues 2026 could be a make-or-break year for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, as the company pursues massive data-center buildouts and deeper partnerships while confronting regulatory scrutiny, mounting costs, and intensifying competition in AI.
Power industry stages a coordinated response as Winter Storm Fern threatens infrastructure
Utilities and mutual-aid networks across the U.S. mobilized tens of thousands of workers to prepare for Winter Storm Fern, focusing on rapid damage assessment and safe restoration. The coordination highlights how the grid’s resilience increasingly depends on pre-staging crews, inter-utility support and disciplined safety protocols during large winter events.
OpenAI’s 2026 inflection point: scale, cost and competition converge for Sam Altman
A new profile argues that OpenAI’s next phase hinges on securing massive compute and energy, managing burn rates, and navigating intensifying rivalry in advanced AI. The story highlights how capital needs and regulation debates are colliding with rapid product ambitions.
Altman faces defining year as OpenAI scales infrastructure ambitions and political scrutiny intensifies
A new long-form profile describes 2026 as a pivotal year for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, as the company pushes massive AI infrastructure spending while facing intensifying competition and regulatory pressure.
AI retail startup Spangle raises $15M, reaching a $100M valuation
Spangle, an AI-driven e-commerce startup founded by former Bolt CEO Maju Kuruvilla, raised $15 million in an all-equity Series A round that valued the Seattle-based company at $100 million, TechCrunch reported. The company says it helps retailers personalize on-site experiences as product discovery shifts toward AI tools and recommendation engines.
Inside OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s defining year: AI scale-up ambitions collide with cost, competition, and scrutiny
A profile of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman frames 2026 as a make-or-break period as the company pursues massive infrastructure and expansion plans while facing rising competition, political pressure, and questions about AI’s economic bubble.