Technology

Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, technology policy and industry developments.

  1. New fines for inaccurate entries in the Robocall Mitigation Database were finalized, according to the regulator. Annual recertification starts in 2026.

  2. Thousands of Monzo users faced app access issues on Tuesday, but the bank restored service the same day using its backup system, according to reports.

  3. SpaceX waived Starlink fees in Iran on January 13, 2026, allowing users to access the internet during a nationwide blackout, according to reports.

  4. SwitchBot unveiled the Onero H1 humanoid robot at CES 2026, capable of household tasks like cooking and cleaning, according to reports.

  5. AI infrastructure is shifting as smaller, distributed data centres support model training, reducing latency and costs, according to industry experts.

  6. Fugaku simulated the mouse cortex, modeling nearly 10 million neurons and 26 billion synapses across 86 regions, according to the study.

  7. Researchers developed a quantum-optimal coronagraph, achieving a 1000:1 contrast ratio and enhancing exoplanet detection speed by up to 100 times.

  8. Bruno Fernandes's X account was hacked, according to reports. Fans are advised not to engage with any suspicious activity on the platform.

  9. Access to Grok was blocked in Indonesia on January 10, 2026, and restricted in Malaysia on January 12, according to reports.

  10. Injecting randomness into quantum neural networks enhances their measurement capabilities, according to recent studies on quantum properties.