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iPhone hits $85.3B in Q1 2026 on hardware, not AI
Apple posted $85.3 billion in iPhone revenue during Q1 2026, a 23 percent jump driven by hardware upgrades like always-on displays in the base iPhone 17. CEO Tim Cook called it the strongest quarter on record. Consumers prioritized tangible improvements over AI promises, signaling a strategy shift toward democratizing premium features across model tiers.
Google launches Project Genie for AI Ultra subscribers
Google launched Project Genie on Feb. 4 for AI Ultra subscribers in the United States. The service converts typed prompts or images into interactive, physics‑aware worlds that users can explore in real‑time. Powered by the Genie model with Gemini and Nano Banana Pro, creators can prototype scenes without coding and remix others’ environments.
Mercedes unveils 2027 S-Class with 537hp V8 and AI cockpit
Mercedes rolls out the 2027 S-Class, reviving the flagship with a 537hp flat‑plane V8 in the S580 and a 448hp inline‑six in the S500. Both models feature standard AWD, a nine‑speed gearbox and the new three‑screen Superscreen cockpit, while the S580e plug‑in hybrid adds a 584hp combined output and 47mi of electric range.
30 January 2026Xiaomi 17 Max unveils 200 MP camera and 10× Leica‑tuned periscope
Xiaomi’s 17 Max flagship, announced Jan 29 2026, pairs a 200 MP Samsung ISOCELL HPE sensor with a Leica‑tuned 10× periscope and a 50 MP ultra‑wide lens for pro‑grade photos and 4K video. It runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, sports a 6.8‑inch OLED and an 8,000 mAh battery with 100 W fast charging, extending shooting sessions without frequent recharges.
Excel Gains AI‑driven Agent Mode with GPT‑5.2 and Claude Opus 4.5
Microsoft adds an AI‑driven Agent mode to Excel for Windows and macOS, letting users set goals and watch the sheet act. The Agent switches between OpenAI GPT‑5.2 for precise calculations and Anthropic Claude Opus 4.5 for complex logic via a single UI. Now available to Microsoft 365 Copilot subscribers, it automates formula fixes, data structuring and live web pulls.
Google launches Gemini 3‑powered AI Overview on mobile
Google launched a Gemini 3‑powered AI Overview on iOS and Android, placing a searchable chat card inside the mobile search bar. The flow lets users ask follow‑up questions without leaving the page, adds Russian language support and delivers faster multi‑turn answers. With ChatGPT holding a 75.9 % U.S. market share, the move gives Gemini a foothold, and developers can access the new capabilities through the Search API.
Microsoft adds Cross‑device resume to Windows 11 Preview
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Release Preview update, rolled out on Jan 27, 2026, adds cross‑device resume for phones and PCs running Android 10+ and Windows 11. The feature syncs Spotify playback, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Edge tabs via Phone Link, letting users continue exactly where they left off and cut task‑switching time.
28 January 2026Fauna Robotics launches Sprout humanoid robot for labs
Fauna Robotics began shipping the Sprout humanoid robot on Jan 23, 2025. The 3.5‑foot platform walks up to 0.6 m/s, scans with a 120‑degree lidar and signals gestures via torso LEDs. Early adopters such as Disney’s research unit and Boston Dynamics’ lab will test interactive use. Wider Q2 2026 deliveries and an expanded SDK will speed university robot projects.
How a €13.2 billion chip order predicts AI growth
ASML's record bookings reveal the hidden timeline from semiconductor orders to data center capacity
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT ‘Shopping Research’ on GPT‑5 Mini
OpenAI launched the ‘shopping research’ feature for ChatGPT on November 7 2025, powered by a refined GPT‑5 Mini model. The tool converts product questions into AI‑guided buying sessions, asking follow‑up prompts about budget, space, or specs and returning curated model lists with current prices and availability. Pro users receive guide cards.
Apple Orders Ultra‑Thin Face ID Modules for iPhone Air 2
Apple has ordered Face ID modules that are up to 0.0 in thinner for the forthcoming iPhone Air 2, creating space for an ultra‑wide camera while keeping the chassis slim. Engineers will relocate the battery and embed the slimmer sensor deeper in the camera bump to retain performance. The move points to a 2026 launch and may later enable thinner biometric lids on MacBooks.
Apple moves Siri to Google's servers in 2026
Apple will host its Siri Campos chatbot on Google servers when it launches late 2026, abandoning its Private Cloud Compute architecture for the first time. The Gemini-powered assistant debuts via iOS 26.4 mid-2026, with full conversational features in iOS 27. The $1 billion deal raises privacy questions as Apple shifts from proprietary silicon to third-party infrastructure.
23 January 2026
How Medical AI Predicts ICU Crises Before Symptoms Appear
Neural networks now forecast patient deterioration hours ahead—reshaping diagnosis, drug discovery, and treatment in 2026
AI Boom Pushes Smartphone Memory Costs From $20 to $100
Memory shortages driven by AI data center demand are reshaping consumer tech pricing. Major manufacturers locked in multiyear agreements with OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft, and Google, prioritizing high-bandwidth memory for neural networks over laptops, phones, and gaming rigs. IDC forecasts tight supplies through 2027, with costs reaching two to three times 2024 baselines.
15 January 2026Illumina Maps 1 Billion CRISPR-Edited Cells in Largest Disease Atlas Ever Built
Illumina's Billion Cell Atlas released January 13 captures genetic perturbations tied to cancer, immune disorders, and rare diseases using 1 billion CRISPR-edited human cells. The 3.1-petabyte dataset enables AI-driven drug validation without animal models, but commercial access policies leave academic researchers in limbo as pharma partners gain early entry.
Chinese AI Leaders Admit They Won't Beat OpenAI by 2031
14 January 2026
How Claude's Cowork feature manages your Mac files
Anthropic's supervised autonomy system delegates file operations while you stay in control
VCs Say 2026 Is When AI Stops Assisting and Starts Replacing Workers
12 January 2026Alibaba releases Qwen-Image-2512 as open-source Gemini alternative
Alibaba's Qwen-Image-2512 launches under Apache 2.0, offering enterprises an open-source alternative to Google's Gemini 3 Pro Image. Organizations gain deployment flexibility, cost predictability, and governance control with self-hosting options. The model delivers production-grade human realism, texture fidelity, and multilingual text rendering.
