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- 025Tech
Verizon says nationwide outage was resolved; affected customers offered $20 credit
Verizon said a nationwide wireless outage that disrupted voice, text and data service was resolved late Jan. 14, and the company announced a $20 account credit for impacted customers, along with steps to restore connectivity.
- 026Tech
Under Armour investigates massive breach reportedly exposing tens of millions of customer email addresses
Under Armour says it is investigating a breach that may have exposed customer email addresses and other personal data, while reporting indicates passwords and financial details were not included.
- 027Tech
CES 2026: Nvidia pitches “physical AI” and outlines next-gen chips and autonomous-driving models
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Nvidia showcased plans for AI systems trained in simulated environments and highlighted new models and chip platform updates as competition intensifies.
- 028Tech
Verizon outage traced to software issue; carrier says no indication of cyberattack and offers customer credits
A nationwide Verizon disruption that knocked out wireless service for many users on January 14 was linked to a software issue, the carrier said, adding it has found no sign of a cybersecurity incident while customers seek promised credits.
- 029Tech
SpaceX schedules Starlink mission from California as launch cadence stays high
SpaceX’s Starlink deployment campaign continued at a rapid pace in January, with another Falcon 9 mission slated for January 25 from Vandenberg Space Force Base to place a new batch of satellites into orbit.
- 030Tech
Under Armour breach highlights how email-only exposures still fuel modern cybercrime
A reported Under Armour breach involving tens of millions of email addresses underscores a persistent reality: even when passwords and payment data aren’t stolen, large-scale identity datasets can power phishing, credential stuffing and targeted fraud. Experts say consumer vigilance and stronger account hygiene remain essential.
- 031Tech
Inside the TikTok USDS structure: Oracle cloud, algorithm ring-fencing and security certifications
The newly formed TikTok USDS Joint Venture outlines a security-focused operating model intended to protect U.S. user data and recommendation systems. The approach emphasizes Oracle-hosted infrastructure, third-party audits, and adherence to widely used cybersecurity frameworks.
- 032Tech
OpenAI’s defining year: Sam Altman faces mounting pressure to scale AI safely while proving the business
As AI investment expands and regulation tightens, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is navigating a pivotal year: pushing aggressive infrastructure and product ambitions while confronting skepticism about costs, competition, and societal risk. The debate around OpenAI now blends technology, energy, geopolitics, and governance in ways few tech firms can avoid.
- 033Tech
Sam Altman faces a pivotal year as OpenAI pushes massive datacenter expansion amid scrutiny
A long-form profile argues 2026 may be decisive for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as the company seeks unprecedented capital for AI infrastructure while navigating political, regulatory, and competitive pressure.
- 034Tech
California’s AB 2013 takes effect, forcing generative AI developers to publish training-data summaries
A new California law now requires many developers of generative AI systems made available to Californians to post a public, “high-level” summary of the training data used. The mandate, effective January 1, 2026, adds fresh compliance pressure for AI companies and could reshape how firms discuss datasets, licensing and the use of personal or synthetic data.
- 035Tech
Nvidia details Rubin platform at CES 2026, pitching steep reductions in AI computing cost
At CES 2026, Nvidia unveiled Rubin, a six-chip AI platform named for astronomer Vera Rubin. The company positioned the system as a major step in performance and efficiency, aiming to cut token-generation costs while supporting more demanding ‘agentic’ and reasoning-heavy AI workloads.
- 036Tech
Verizon restores service after nationwide outage and offers customer credits while investigating software issue
After a widespread disruption that left many users without reliable wireless service, Verizon said it restored its network and pointed customers to device restarts, later describing the incident as a software issue and offering account credits to affected subscribers.