Microsoft 365 was down globally: Users faced issues accessing services across the platforms
Technology | Updated: Jan 23, 2026
- Microsoft 365 outage hit Outlook, Teams, and Exchange on January 23
- Over 15,000 reports at peak, with gradual service restoration later
- Microsoft is investigating the cause and monitoring service performance
Deloitte AI Institute chief warns governing AI agents is harder than chatbots
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- AI agent adoption is outpacing companies' ability to govern them safely
- Only 21 percent of firms have strong oversight for AI agents, Deloitte reports
- Deloitte urges real-time monitoring and clear policies to manage AI agent risks
Google agrees to pay $68 million to settle claims that its voice assistant recorded users without consent
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Google to pay $68 million to settle lawsuit over voice assistant recordings
- Lawsuit claimed Google Assistant recorded users without consent for advertising
- Settlement reached without Google admitting wrongdoing
Google Cloud gaming chief urges studios to educate teams on what AI can and cannot do
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Google Cloud urges game leaders to define AI's role and limits for their teams.
- Jack Buser: AI empowers developers but needs careful, transparent deployment
- AI in gaming can reduce costs, enhance creativity, and transform player experiences.
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan says he stayed up till 5 AM using Claude Code
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan praised Anthropic's new AI coding tool, Claude Code
- Claude Code operates in the terminal, managing codebase tasks using natural language.
- AI tools like Claude Code are moving software engineering to higher-level roles.
AirTag vs AirTag 2: How to identify Apple’s latest tracker at a glance
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Apple launched a new AirTag, often called AirTag 2 by retailers and buyers
- Check back text: all caps for new AirTag, mixed case for original.
- Both versions are sold under similar names, so verify before buying
ChatGPT Health misread Apple Watch data, raising concerns over AI health advice
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- ChatGPT Health gave inaccurate heart health grades using Apple Watch data.
- The AI misinterpreted VO2 max estimates and hardware changes as health risks.
- Assessments varied widely and often ignored key personal health details.
Apple revives iOS 12 with critical update to keep iMessage and FaceTime alive on older devices
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Apple releases iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch
- Update extends system certificate, ensuring iMessage and FaceTime work until 2027
- Legacy device users urged to install updates to avoid service disruptions
Android Auto roadmap: Gemini, video apps, widgets, and other features coming next
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Gemini will replace Google Assistant on Android Auto in coming months
- Video apps for parked cars and light theme confirmed, no rollout dates yet
- Widgets, Cast support, and climate controls are in experimental testing.
Gmail for iPhone adds dedicated Google Photos picker for faster sharing
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Gmail for iOS adds a dedicated Google Photos picker for easier media sharing
- Attach photos and videos directly from Google Photos without extra steps.
- Multi-selection and search simplify attaching multiple images or videos.
Blinkit launches Rs 50 NCMC Bharat Yatra Card: One RuPay card for metro and bus travel across Indian cities
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Blinkit launches NCMC Bharat Yatra Card for public transport at Rs 50
- Card works across metro and bus networks in major cities
- Users can top up instantly via UPI and get home delivery through Blinkit
India–EU FTA: Electronics makers eye $50 billion export by 2031
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- India–EU FTA to boost electronics exports, aiming for $50 billion by 2031
- Deal grants preferential access to 99.6% of bilateral electronics trade
- FTA expected to drive investment, job creation, and tech collaboration in India
Samsung announces Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition for Milano Cortina 2026 athletes
- 3,800 Olympians and Paralympians from 90 countries to receive devices
- Features include Victory Selfie, Flex Mode, and access to Games-time services
15-year-old boy goes missing after travelling to New York to meet someone he met on Roblox
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- 15-year-old Thomas Medlin missing after trip to NYC to meet Roblox contact
- Last seen at Grand Central Terminal, later footage places him in Brooklyn
- Family and police urge public help; Roblox cooperating with investigation
Pixel January 2026 update triggers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth failures on several models
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Google Pixel January 2026 update causes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth problems for users
- Problems affect multiple Pixel models, with no reliable workaround available
- Google has not yet acknowledged the issue or released a fix
Next GCC wave in Tier-2 cities needs payroll incentives, Grade-A infra, cluster strategy
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Budget 2025 announces national framework to boost GCCs in Tier-2 cities
- Industry calls for payroll incentives, top infrastructure, and cluster strategies
- Transfer pricing, tax predictability seen as key challenges for GCC expansion
Swiggy will now let users order food and groceries directly on ChatGPT and Claude
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Swiggy users can now order via AI chat tools like ChatGPT and Gemini
- AI assistants handle ordering, apply coupons, and track delivery in real time
- Instamart offers 40,000+ products, uses Model Context Protocol for integration.
ChatGPT helps woman uncover that her date is married and has a family
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- A woman's date used ChatGPT, revealing he was married with kids.
- The story went viral, sparking debate about tech's role and privacy in dating
- ChatGPT exposed the man's secret, ending the date in stunned silence
AI will ‘test who we are as a species’, says Anthropic’s Dario Amodei as he warns of civilisational risks
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Anthropic CEO warns of major risks from powerful AI, including bioterrorism
- Amodei urges careful regulation and company guardrails to limit AI misuse
- AI could cause job losses and economic power concentration, Amodei cautions
ServiceNow says 45% of its global product engineering is now done from India
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Over 45 percent of ServiceNow's global engineering work is now done in India
- Hyderabad is ServiceNow's largest engineering site worldwide
- ServiceNow plans to expand AI-focused teams in India this year
Vivo X200T launched in India: Does OnePlus 15 still makes sense?
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Vivo X200T offers flagship features at Rs 59,999, Rs 10,000 less than OnePlus 15.
- Vivo X200T features Zeiss triple 50MP cameras with periscope lens, unlike OnePlus 15.
- Both phones have similar displays, but OnePlus 15 excels in battery capacity and endurance.
HP launches HyperX OMEN 15 gaming laptop in India with Intel Core processors and NVIDIA RTX-series graphics
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- HP launches HyperX OMEN 15 gaming laptop in India starting at Rs 1,39,999
- Intel i7, NVIDIA RTX 40, 240Hz QHD display, RGB keyboard
- Available now with launch benefits including bundled HyperX gaming accessories
Vivo X200T with 6200mAh battery, 7 years of software support launched in India, price starts at Rs 59,999
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Vivo X200T launched in India with focus on camera, battery, and smooth usage
- Available in two variants starting at Rs 59,999 from February 3
- Features 50 MP triple cameras, 6200 mAh battery, and 90W fast charging
Snap sued by YouTube creators over claims it used videos to train AI models
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- YouTubers sue Snap for allegedly using their videos to train AI without consent
- Lawsuit demands damages and injunction against Snap for alleged copyright infringement.
- Over 70 AI copyright lawsuits have been filed across creative industries
Google is about to stop chrome updates for many Apple users: Here’s what that means
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Google will stop updating Chrome for Macs running macOS Monterey later this year
- Chrome will still work but won't get security fixes or new features on Monterey
- Monterey users may need a new browser or device upgrade for updates.
Renault Duster 2026 unveiled in India and it comes with lost vehicle finding feature: How it works and why it matters
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- 2026 Renault Duster gets factory-fitted lost vehicle finding feature
- Owners can track car via My Renault app, aiding theft recovery and security
- Feature is integrated with OpenR Link, enabling updates and enhanced reliability
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov calls people ‘Braindead’ for believing WhatsApp is secure
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Telegram CEO Durov called belief in WhatsApp's security in 2026 "braindead"
- Meta faces lawsuit alleging WhatsApp misleads users about privacy and encryption
- The debate raises fresh concerns over trust in Big Tech's privacy promises
Elon Musk warns users against WhatsApp and Signal as Meta is sued over encryption claims
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Elon Musk claims WhatsApp and Signal are not secure, promotes X Chat instead
- Meta faces lawsuit alleging WhatsApp misleads users about message privacy
- Meta denies claims, asserts WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption with Signal protocol.
Will Apple CEO Tim Cook leave the company in 2026? This is what we know
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Tim Cook expected to remain Apple CEO beyond early 2026
- John Ternus seen as leading internal candidate for future CEO
- Apple succession planning is accelerating but no imminent leadership change
Renault Duster revealed with dual display, built-in Google Play Store, Maps and other apps: Here’s what the company’s OpenR Link offers for users
Technology | Updated: Jan 27, 2026
- Renault Duster debuts OpenR Link, a dual-display digital cockpit for India
- Built-in Google Maps, Assistant, and Play Store apps enhance connected features
- Wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and stolen vehicle tracking included