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In early December, we first heard that Apple was talking to Intel about chip manufacturing, in a bid to diversify its suppliers and not be entirely dependent on TSMC. Now a new research note by GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu reiterates this rumor. Pu says he expects Intel to begin making Apple chips using its future 14A process, which is going to be ready for mass production in 2028. This means Intel will supply Apple with a portion of its A21 and A22 chips. That said, TSMC is expected to remain Apple’s main chip supplier. Like TSMC, Intel will only…

AI to Augment More Jobs Than It Replaces Through 2030, Forrester Says A recent jobs report from Forrester suggests that while artificial intelligence will reshape parts of the U.S. labor market over the rest of the decade, fears of an AI-driven “job apocalypse” are overblown. In its “AI Job Impact Forecast, US, 2025–2030,” Forrester estimates that automation and AI will account for about 6% of total U.S. job losses by 2030, or roughly 10.4 million roles. The firm says this impact falls far short of the large-scale job displacement often predicted in public debates about AI. According…

The new data centres form part of Burkina Faso’s 12 flagship digital transformation projects, with particular emphasis on the “zero external data” initiative, which seeks to ensure that sensitive national data is hosted and managed entirely within Burkinabe territory. Burkina Faso is taking a major step toward digital sovereignty with the inauguration of two new mini data centres dedicated to public administration. On Friday, January 23, 2026, His Excellency Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo will officially commission the facilities, positioning them as strategic national infrastructure designed to serve both the state and citizens. The new data centres form part…

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An online retailer in Finland has leaked the storage and color options for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 series, plus their model numbers. SuomiMobiili, which spotted this info, is keeping the name of the retailer anonymous. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be available in Black, White, Sky Blue and Cobalt Violet. You will be able to pick between 256GB, 512GB and 1TB storage options. There will be an Enterprise Edition too, but there is only one model number for it, one with a Black paint job and 256GB storage. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra renders (by @EclecticDaily) Hold on, didn’t…

Nokia and Hypertec Deploy Nibi Supercomputer at University of Waterloo Jan. 23, 2026 — Nokia, a world-class leader in IP networking and AI-HPC data center fabric, and Hypertec, a global leader in large-scale AI and HPC infrastructure, have announced the successful deployment of Nibi, an advanced supercomputing cluster at the University of Waterloo. This new system is designed to support more than 4,000 researchers annually, significantly expanding Canada’s capacity to advance breakthrough research in health, climate science, engineering and AI. Credit: University of Waterloo Nibi represents Nokia’s first deployment of this class of AI-HPC data center networking in North…

Depending on your skill level, typing faster on a glass screen can sometimes slow you down. However, a new Gboard update is about to make your daily texting a little less frustrating. A clever new shortcut is coming that handles the keyboard switching for you, along with a fresh look for the settings menu.Typing on your phone just got a little smootherIf you have ever been in the middle of typing a contraction like “I’m” or “don’t” you know the slight annoyance of having to tap the numbers key, hit the apostrophe, and then manually tap back to the letters…

The project has already achieved tangible results, benefiting over 10,000 residents daily, creating local employment opportunities, training 1,200 youth in digital skills, and increasing commercial activities around the digital hubs by 20%. The Ministry of Digital Development, Postal and Telecommunications (MNDPT) has officially launched the Rapid Rural Transformation (RRT) and Smart Village initiative along the Vohitsova–Antanimora development road, aimed at bringing digital services closer to rural communities in southern Madagascar. The launch was led by Minister Mahefa Andriamampiadana and represents a strategic partnership between the MNDPT and the World Food Programme (PAM). The project is part of a broader government…

The latest feature to be added to Google Photos has the potential to be its most successful in a very long time. Basically, the service now lets you create memes in which you’re the star. It really is as straightforward as it sounds, the only caveat being that the feature, called Me Meme, is right now only available in the US. Me Meme in Google Photos It uses generative AI to create funny, personalized memes based on templates. The app has a template gallery of its own, or you can upload any meme to be used as…

The big AI companies promised us that 2025 would be “the year of the AI agents.” It turned out to be the year of talking about AI agents, and kicking the can for that transformational moment to 2026 or maybe later. But what if the answer to the question “When will our lives be fully automated by generative AI robots that perform our tasks for us and basically run the world?” is, like that New Yorker cartoon, “How about never?”That was basically the message of a paper published without much fanfare some months ago, smack in the middle of the…