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🤩 New record!

Steam has set → a new all-time high for concurrent users.

On January 11, 2026, at 14:20 UTC, more than 42 million people were online on the platform at the same time.

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❤️ This weekend in #TECH

💘 Apple could unveil its first foldable iPhone as early as September, with Samsung Display set to supply the flexible OLED panels.

💘 A data breach exposed 17.5 million Instagram accounts. The database is already circulating on hacker forums and being used for phishing and account takeover attempts.

💘 Italy’s regulator fined Cloudflare €14.2 million for refusing to block pirate sites via its public DNS service 1.1.1.1.

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🤐 Elon went too far

UK regulators are considering restrictions on X after Grok was found generating sexualized images, including of minors. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called → the content unacceptable and urged immediate action.

Following investigations in several countries, image generation on X has now been moved behind a paywall.

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🍏 iOS 26? Meh

Only about 16% of iPhone users have upgraded → to iOS 26 so far, despite Apple’s new Liquid Glass design.

Most iPhone owners are still sticking with older versions.

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🧠 A smarter inbox era

Google rolled out new AI features → for Gmail, including inbox summaries, smart replies, and the Help Me Write tool.

AI Pro and Ultra users also get Gemini-powered search and spell check inside email.

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🕹 Loud, very loud

Sony has unveiled the Hyperpop Collection → for PlayStation 5, adding three bold designs for DualSense controllers and interchangeable PS5 panels.

Global sales start March 12, 2026, with pre-orders opening January 16.

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😏 Discord eyes an IPO

Discord has confidentially filed paperwork → for a potential IPO. However, the decision to go public has not been finalized yet.

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🛸 ChatGPT gets a health mode

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated section → where users can discuss health-related questions with the AI.

The feature is rolling out gradually. You can join the waitlist via this link.

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🎄 Pavel Durov’s Christmas Wish

Telegram founder Pavel Durov shared an unconventional Christmas message, wishing people not more, but less of what gets in the way of calm, health, and creativity.

“This year, I wish you less:
less information
less food
less entertainment
less communication
less stimulation

You already have too much of all that, and it stands in the way of your serenity, health, sleep and creativity,” Durov wrote.

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❤️ The Holidays in #TECH

💘 Telegram rolled out its first update of 2026, adding AI-powered summaries for long posts and a new Liquid Glass design on iOS.

💘 Telegram is testing a built-in casino-style feature that allows users to place bets in TON through a mini game.

💘 Grok, xAI’s chatbot, faced regulatory scrutiny in several countries after generating explicit images.

💘 Lego unveiled Smart Brick at CES 2026, a computer-powered 2×4 brick with sensors and wireless connectivity, calling it its biggest platform update in 50 years.

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🤐 No games, literally

Next-gen console launches could be delayed due to a global memory shortage. Here’s why → the industry is getting nervous.

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⚡️ Telegram redesign

A major redesign → has arrived in the Android beta version of Telegram.

The update removes the classic side drawer and replaces it with a bottom navigation bar styled after the iOS version.

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😘 Holiday watchlist

With some rare free time between Christmas and New Year’s, many are asking the same question: what to watch next.

We’ve already sorted through the year and picked the best films → worth your time.

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😄 The robot uprising is delayed

Humanoid robotics experts are dialing back the hype, admitting current expectations are overblown.

While they can handle simple tasks, reliability, safety, and real-world deployment → remain the biggest challenges.

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❤️ Handle with care

China has tightened AI regulation → over concerns that chatbots and generative models could threaten political stability.

New rules require training only on “politically safe” data, mandatory labeling of AI-generated content, and pre-deployment testing for all systems.

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😀 Goodbye, coolkid2001@gmail․com

Google is gradually rolling out → a feature that allows users to change their Gmail address.

Users will be able to replace their current address with a new one, without losing access to their account or data.

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