Tech
Every published file in reverse chronological order.
- 0025
SpaceX launches another Starlink batch from Vandenberg as constellation expansion continues
SpaceX scheduled a Falcon 9 mission on Jan. 25 to deploy a new batch of Starlink satellites to a sun-synchronous orbit, continuing its high-tempo cadence aimed at expanding global broadband coverage.
- 0026
Anthropic CEO criticizes Nvidia chip sales to China, warning the U.S. is taking a strategic risk
At Davos, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sharply attacked the U.S. approval of high-performance AI chip sales to China — and criticized chipmakers including Nvidia — arguing the decision could harm national security. The remarks stood out because Nvidia is also a key Anthropic partner and supplier.
- 0027
SpaceX targets Jan. 25 Starlink launch from Vandenberg as constellation expansion continues
A Falcon 9 mission scheduled for January 25, 2026 aims to deploy a new batch of Starlink satellites, reflecting the steady cadence of launches supporting the broadband network.
- 0028
Thomson Reuters launches ‘Trust in AI Alliance’ with Anthropic, AWS, Google Cloud and OpenAI
Thomson Reuters says a new alliance will push practical principles and engineering approaches for trustworthy, agentic AI in high-stakes professional settings.
- 0029
Report: OpenAI’s first consumer AI device is targeted for the second half of 2026, with Jony Ive collaboration
OpenAI is expected to launch its first hardware product in the second half of 2026, according to event remarks reported during Davos, as the company works with designer Jony Ive on an AI-focused device.
- 0030
NASA Artemis II nears launch campaign milestones as mission prep accelerates toward February window
NASA is moving deeper into the Artemis II launch campaign, with rollout milestones, testing plans, and crew preparation steps pointing toward a possible February 2026 launch window for the first crewed Orion mission around the Moon.
- 0031
Samsung unveils AI ‘privacy display’ concept aimed at preventing shoulder-surfing on phones
Samsung has previewed a privacy feature that uses on-device AI to blur sensitive content when it detects nearby eyes—an approach aimed at commuters and remote workers concerned about screen peeking in crowded public spaces.
- 0032
SpaceX readies another Starlink launch from Vandenberg, with sonic booms possible in coastal California
SpaceX scheduled a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base for Sunday morning, carrying Starlink satellites and prompting local warnings that residents may hear sonic booms.
- 0033
US approves Nvidia H200 AI chip sales to China under new security conditions
The Trump administration cleared Nvidia to export powerful H200 AI chips to China with conditions including third-party review and supply prioritization for the U.S., reigniting debate over how to balance competitiveness and national security.
- 0034
Verizon outage disrupted voice, text and data nationwide, highlighting fragility of mobile networks
A widespread Verizon outage in mid-January knocked out wireless calling, texting and mobile data across the U.S., leaving many customers seeing “SOS only” on their phones. The disruption underscores how quickly a single incident can ripple across daily life and critical communications.
- 0035
Tech giants slide as ‘Magnificent Seven’ face worst start to a year since 2022
A January selloff has hit America’s largest tech stocks, with investors rotating away from expensive mega-cap growth names and questioning valuations even as AI spending and big earnings expectations persist.
- 0036
U.S. loosens advanced AI chip export policy to China, prompting sharp national-security backlash
A new Commerce Department regulation creates a pathway for certain advanced AI chips to be sold to China, drawing criticism that the framework is incoherent: too strict to enable trade at scale, yet too permissive to reduce security risk.