ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from LG's massive OLED TV news to glorious Whoop clones Here's the top news stories from Sony, LG, Spotify and more for January 24, 2026. TechRadar · Jan 24
Meta has quietly become an AI infrastructure giant. 'Meta Compute' is Zuckerberg making it official. With Meta Compute, Mark Zuckerberg is turning data centers, chips, and power into what may be the company’s next great strategic weapon. Fortune · Jan 24
‘Apple is going to have to do a lot to convince me I want this’ — new report suggests Apple will release an AI Pin in 2027 Apple may launch an AI Pin in 2027, but after Vision Pro and early wearable AI failures, it’s far from clear who actually wants one. TechRadar · Jan 24
Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are competing to see whose AI can play Pokémon the best — Twitch streams of beloved RPG game test the models' true might Twitch streams of different AI models playing old Pokémon games have garnered hundreds of thousands of comments as the audience watches robots try to emulate human thinking. Unlike Pong or its derivatives, a game like Pokémon is much more complex, requiring risk assessment and logical reasoning, all great metrics to… Tom’s Hardware · Jan 24
‘It's interesting they've gone for that so early. Maybe they feel they need to make more revenue’: Google AI CEO sounds off on ads coming to ChatGPT OpenAI is reportedly moving toward ads in ChatGPT, and it’s raising new questions about trust, transparency and how AI assistants will make money. Tom’s Guide · Jan 23
Cursor’s OpenAI-powered swarms of agents built and ran a browser for a week with no human help. Here’s why that matters Cursor’s experiment shows how AI is shifting from answering prompts to running real projects—hinting at a future where machines don’t just help, but work as an “orchestra.” Fortune · Jan 23
Not even Microsoft is confident that Copilot is right for coding, as it's encouraging staff to try out Anthropic's AI model, according to one report Anthropic is backed by Microsoft, though, to the tune of at least $5 billion. PC Gamer · Jan 23
Ahead of the New TikTok USA Spinoff, Should You Buy Oracle Stock? Down almost 50% from all-time highs, Oracle's stock could gain pace following the TikTok U.S. deal and robust growth estimates. Barchart · Jan 23
Being cruel to ChatGPT apparently manipulates the people-pleasing AI into giving more accurate responses — if you're willing to use "uncivil discourse" with bots A new study from Pennsylvania State University found that yelling and being mean to ChatGPT might help you generate better, more accurate responses from the chatbot. Windows Central · Jan 23
As ServiceNow Partners with OpenAI, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold NOW Stock? ServiceNow’s bold OpenAI partnership is reshaping its AI ambitions, but with the stock near significant lows, should you buy, sell, or hold the stock? Barchart · Jan 23
SpaceX lines up Wall Street banks as Musk eyes blockbuster IPO US aerospace tech company reportedly held talks last year over private share sale that values business at $800bn The Guardian - UK · Jan 23
'We don’t have any plans to do ads at the moment' — DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says Gemini will stay ad‑free as ChatGPT begins inserting ads into conversations Google is distancing Gemini from ChatGPT’s ad strategy by promising an ad-free experience for now TechRadar · Jan 23
OpenAI’s first AI gadgets could be coming soon — here are the 5 rumored devices From wearables to new AI devices, OpenAI may be planning a major hardware push. Here are the five rumored devices on the way. Tom’s Guide · Jan 23
AI luminaries at Davos clash over how close human-level intelligence really is Anthropic’s Dario Amodei says it’s coming soon. DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis and former Meta chief scientist Yann LeCun think it’s a more distant prospect. Fortune · Jan 23
The Conversation · Jan 23 OpenAI will put ads in ChatGPT. This opens a new door for dangerous influence OpenAI has announced plans to introduce advertising in ChatGPT in the United States. Ads will appear on the free version and the low-cost Go tier, but not for Pro, Business, or Enterprise subscribers.
Reason · Jan 22 The FDA's Hands-Off Approach to Medical AI Is a Win for Health-Conscious Consumers AI-powered medical wearables and software are flourishing following the FDA’s new regulatory guidance.
Fortune · Jan 22 OpenAI’s former head of sales is entering VC. She still calls herself an ‘AGI sherpa’ After years selling the world on OpenAI’s vision, Aliisa Rosenthal is moving into venture. But she says the job hasn’t changed: helping companies—and people—navigate what AI will really mean for business.
Barchart · Jan 22 ‘Yes or No AI’: 93% of DuckDuckGo Users Overwhelmingly Reject AI, So What Does This Mean for the Future of Nvidia, Alphabet, and Other AI Stocks? ChatGPT quickly became the fastest-growing app in the world after release, but the tides are shifting. According to recent surveys by the niche browser DuckDuckGo, users do not want AI.
Windows Central · Jan 22 OpenAI is rumored to debut a type of AI-powered earbuds later this year — the ChatGPT maker is already working closely with Apple's former designer Jony Ive OpenAI is reportedly slated to announce its first device in the second half of 2026. Multiple reports suggest that it could be earbuds with advanced AI capabilities.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22 Scarlett Johansson and Cate Blanchett back campaign accusing AI firms of theft Hundreds of writers, musicians and performers urge licensing deals instead of scraping creative work
Euronews · Jan 22 Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett among 800 artists calling AI training 'theft' There are around 60 ongoing lawsuits in the US where creators and rightsholders are suing AI companies.
International Business Times UK · Jan 22 Apple iOS 27 Revamps Siri Into an iPhone Chatbot as OpenAI Pressure Mounts It looks like Siri is getting more than just the update Apple has promised - it's getting a major overhaul involving its evolution into a generative AI chatbot
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Scarlett Johansson joins forces with other Hollywood stars to accuse AI firms of ‘theft’ The actor is among a number of famous faces to have signed an open letter saying tech companies are stealing copyrighted work to train AI models
Windows Central · Jan 22 Watch out, Google: OpenAI could generate $25 billion in annual ad revenue by 2030 — but the ChatGPT maker is still in danger of facing bankruptcy by 2027 Analysts predict that OpenAI could generate up to $25 billion in annual ad revenue by 2025 if it executes the strategy properly.
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Apple is working on a wearable AI pin, report says Rumoured to be the size of an AirTag, the wearable AI device could launch as early as next year