January 16, 2026

The rise of 'micro' apps: non-developers are writing apps instead of buying them: A new era of app creation is here. It's fun, it's fast, and it's fleeting. Read More

Silicon Valley's messiest breakup is definitely headed to court: OpenAI and Microsoft tried to dodge a courtroom showdown with Elon Musk, but a federal judge on Thursday rejected their requests to dismiss the case. Read More

X is down for the second time this week: Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, is down for the second time this week. Nearly 80,000 reports have spiked on Down Detector since around 10am ET Friday morning. Read More

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YouTube relaxes monetization guidelines for some controversial topics: These controversial topics include self-harm, abortion, suicide, and domestic and sexual abuse. Read More

Chinese EVs inch closer to the US as Canada slashes tariffs: The country is dropping its import tax from 100% to just 6.1%, with an initial annual cap of 49,000 cars. Read More

The AI lab revolving door spins ever faster: AI labs just can't get their employees to stay put. Yesterday's big AI news was the abrupt and seemingly acrimonious departure of three top executives at Mira Murati's Thinking Machines lab. Read More

OpenAI invests in Sam Altman's brain computer interface startup Merge Labs: Merge Labs is a "research lab" dedicated to "bridging biological and artificial intelligence to maximize human ability." OpenAI wrote the largest check in Merge Labs' $250 million seed round at an $850 million valuation. Read More

Bluesky rolls out cashtags and LIVE badges amid a boost in app installs: Bluesky adds new features to its app amid a boost in installs due to the deepfake drama on X. Read More

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Kindred talks home-swapping platform for travelers, Chef Robotics introduces AI into commercial kitchens, and Character.AI addresses chatbot safety with teens.

Anthropic taps former Microsoft India MD to lead Bengaluru expansion: Irina Ghose joins Anthropic as India managing director after 24 years at Microsoft. Read More

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