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'What's happening with ICE is...', Sam Altman addresses the issue in an internal memo to staff
In an internal Slack message seen by The New York Times, Altman called for a clearer distinction between deporting violent criminals and broader enforcement, while urging political leaders to restore trust through transparency.
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Amazon accidentally sends layoff email, fuelling fears of fresh job cuts
An internal Amazon email sent in apparent error has fuelled expectations of another round of job cuts, with cloud and retail divisions now firmly in the spotlight as the company continues to streamline its workforce and double down on AI-driven efficiency.
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WhatsApp publicly rebuts Elon Musk, says Meta cannot read user messages
The company says chats remain end-to-end encrypted and inaccessible to WhatsApp or Meta. Elon Musk, Telegram CEO have publicly claimed that WhatsApp chats aren't really safe.
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Pinterest to cut nearly 15% of workforce as it shifts focus to AI
The image-sharing platform says the layoffs will fund AI-powered products and reduce costs tied to office space
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Blinkit launches Rs 50 NCMC Bharat Yatra Card: One RuPay card for metro and bus travel across Indian cities
Blinkit has launched the NCMC Bharat Yatra Card priced at Rs 50, offering zero-KYC onboarding, RuPay support, and UPI top-ups to enable metro and bus travel across multiple Indian cities
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Trump administration pushes AI-written regulations to speed up rulemaking
The Trump administration is preparing to use artificial intelligence to draft federal transportation regulations, a move that has sparked concern inside the US Department of Transportation over safety, accountability and the risk of costly mistakes.
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Apple launches new AirTag with longer range, louder speaker, and more: Price, features
The new AirTag adds a more powerful Ultra Wideband chip, a much louder speaker, and for the first time, support for Precision Finding on Apple Watch, all while retaining Apple’s emphasis on privacy and anti-stalking safeguards.
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Republic Day 2026 wishes: How to create custom WhatsApp stickers, greetings and more using AI
Republic Day 2026 offers a chance to share personalised wishes. WhatsApp’s AI tools and third-party apps allow users to create custom stickers, greetings and visuals with simple text prompts.
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Google confirms Gmail issue causing spam warnings and delayed emails
Google has confirmed an issue with Gmail’s filtering systems, saying it’s working on a fix as users flag delayed emails and alarming spam warnings.
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TikTok’s US ownership deal explained: Who owns it now and what it means for users
After years of political pressure, legal battles, and repeated deadline extensions, TikTok’s future in the US has finally taken a clearer shape. The creation of a new US-based joint venture changes who owns the platform, who controls its data, and how the app will operate going forward.
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Apple AI Wearable Pin is under development; here’s what to expect
Apple is reportedly working on an AI-powered wearable pin, according to a report by The Information. The device, still under development, is expected to be a clip-on accessory designed to be worn on clothing.
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Moto Watch powered by Polar launched in India with wellness tracking and classic design
Motorola has launched the moto watch powered by Polar in India, offering advanced sleep and recovery tracking, dual-band GPS, OLED display and up to seven days of battery life.
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Microsoft 365 was down globally: Users faced issues accessing services across the platforms
Microsoft 365 services experienced a disruption on January 23, impacting users across several regions, as indicated by outage-tracking platform Downdetector.
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Grok generated 30 lakh images in 11 days; 23,000 out of them were sexualised and involved children: Report
A report claims Elon Musk-owned AI chatbot Grok generated around 30 lakh sexualised images in just 11 days, including more than 23,000 involving children, raising concerns over safeguards and content moderation.
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‘Almost everyone was laid off’: Vimeo hit by sweeping job cuts after takeover
While the company has not disclosed official numbers, former employees say the cuts were widespread, raising fresh questions about Vimeo’s future and the impact on creators who rely on the platform.
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Apps to avoid US products climb Denmark’s App Store after Trump's Greenland remarks
Two mobile apps designed to help consumers avoid American-made products have shot to the top of Denmark’s app charts, as public anger grows over former US President Donald Trump’s comments about taking control of Greenland
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“I won’t even start on Grok,” Sam Altman fires back at Elon Musk’s ChatGPT warning; takes a dig at Tesla
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has responded sharply to Elon Musk’s warning that people should keep their loved ones away from ChatGPT, arguing that the criticism ignores the complexity of safeguarding billions of users at scale. Altman also turned the spotlight back on Musk’s own companies, citing safety controversies around Tesla’s Autopilot and xAI’s Grok.
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OpenAI rolls out age prediction system for ChatGPT to protect under-18 users
The move comes as the AI company faces increasing regulatory scrutiny and legal pressure over how its products impact children and teenagers.
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Sony to sell majority stake in Bravia TV arm to China’s TCL
Sony is stepping back from direct control of its iconic Bravia TV business. The Japanese electronics giant has announced a strategic partnership with China’s TCL, under which TCL will take a 51 percent stake in Sony’s home entertainment division, marking a significant shift in the global television market.
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CMF Headphone Pro goes on sale in India with 100-hour battery life and ANC
CMF has started sales of the CMF Headphone Pro in India, marking the brand’s entry into the over-ear headphones segment. The product is positioned for everyday listening and expands CMF’s audio portfolio beyond its existing range. Sales began on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, across online and offline channels in the country.
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Sulaiman Khan Ghori exits xAI after interview triggers speculation over internal disclosures
Former xAI engineer Sulaiman Khan Ghori confirmed his exit from the company days after a podcast interview went viral, triggering online speculation over whether his candid remarks crossed internal disclosure boundaries.
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Meta’s Threads overtakes X in daily mobile users, new data reveals
Meta’s Threads is now seeing more daily usage on mobile devices than Elon Musk’s X, according to fresh data from Similarweb. While X continues to dominate on the web, Threads’ steady growth on iOS and Android suggests it is increasingly becoming a daily habit for mobile-first users.
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Croma Blockbuster Republic Day Sale 2026 announced: Check out offers discounts on iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy S25 series and laptops
Croma’s Republic Day Sale 2026 runs till January 26 with discounts on smartphones, laptops, TVs and appliances, including iPhone 17 offers and bank-backed exchange benefits.
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ChatGPT to start showing ads as OpenAI begins testing on free and Go tiers
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has confirmed that advertisements will soon begin appearing in ChatGPT as part of a limited testing phase for free users and those on the Go plan.
