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SEC drops Gemini Earn lawsuit after Winklevoss exchange customers get crypto back
NEW YORK, Jan 24, 2026, 08:15 EST The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced Friday it has moved to dismiss its civil case against Gemini Trust Company concerning the Gemini Earn crypto lending program. The SEC specified the dismissal is “with prejudice,” which bars it from bringing the same claims again. (SEC) This move is significant since the Earn case was at the heart of a fierce dispute over whether interest-bearing crypto programs count as securities offerings.
Poland power grid cyberattack: New “DynoWiper” wiper malware points to Russia’s Sandworm
WARSAW, Jan 24, 2026, 14:24 (CET) Cybersecurity company ESET identified hackers linked to Russian military intelligence as the likely culprits behind the late-December cyberattacks on Poland’s power grid. The attackers attempted to deploy a data-wiping malware called DynoWiper, but the effort seems to have been unsuccessful. The Russian Embassy in Washington has yet to respond to requests for comment.
Singapore’s S$1 billion AI research bet: new push to keep pace with U.S., China by 2030
SINGAPORE, Jan 24, 2026, 21:19 SGT Singapore plans to pour over S$1 billion (around $780 million) into public AI research by 2030, the government announced Saturday. The funding aims to boost national AI capabilities and encourage wider adoption among businesses. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapore-invest-over-779-mil... Funding arrives just as AI tools shift from demos to real-world use, while nations scramble to secure the computing power and talent needed to train and operate these models. The race remains dominated by U.S.
Davos 2026: CEOs chant ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ on AI as IMF warns of a youth hit
DAVOS, Switzerland, January 24, 2026, 14:15 CET At Davos this week, business leaders pushed a straightforward message on AI: it will generate jobs rather than eliminate them. Yet, the head of the International Monetary Fund cautioned that young workers might bear the brunt of its impact. (Reuters) The debate is heating up as companies move from testing generative AI—like ChatGPT, which generates text and code—to wider deployment. Governments now face growing pressure to address issues around skills, safety, and employment.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Shanghai as China weighs H200 AI chip entry after customs block
Shanghai, January 24, 2026, 21:21 GMT+8 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in Shanghai on Saturday while the U.S. chipmaker awaits China’s decision on whether its advanced H200 AI chip can be imported, according to a source familiar with the situation. (Reuters) Why it matters now: this ruling could determine Nvidia’s foothold in a crucial market amid strained U.S.-China tech relations and heightened scrutiny from Chinese regulators on top foreign vendors. The H200, Nvidia’s second-strongest AI chip, powers data-center operations for training and running sophisticated AI models.
TikTok U.S. deal sealed with Oracle-led venture — here’s what changes for users
WASHINGTON, Jan 24, 2026, 07:11 (EST) ByteDance has secured U.S. and Chinese sign-off for a deal to hand TikTok’s American business to a new majority-U.S.-owned venture backed by Oracle, Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi’s MGX, Sky News reported on Friday. President Donald Trump praised the agreement on Truth Social, writing he was “so happy to have helped in saving TikTok!” (Sky News) The deal is meant to end a years-long tug-of-war over whether the app can keep operating in the United States, after Washington demanded a sale over national security concerns. A U.S.
Huawei Pura 90 leak: 20GB RAM upgrade eyed as the next performance boost
SHENZHEN, China, January 24, 2026, 20:14 (CST) Huawei might boost its upcoming Pura 90 flagship’s performance by cranking up the RAM—essentially the phone’s short-term memory for apps—instead of switching to a new processor, Huawei Central reported Saturday, citing leaks. The site mentioned a hefty 20GB RAM option could appear on an “Ultra” variant, with a potential launch in the second quarter of 2026, though these details remain unconfirmed.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold hits U.S. stores for demos — but you still can’t buy it yet
NEW YORK, Jan 24, 2026, 07:05 (EST) Samsung is now offering customers a chance to test the Galaxy Z TriFold, its new smartphone that folds twice to create three panels, at select Samsung Experience Stores across the U.S. This comes ahead of the device’s official American debut. (Samsung Global Newsroom) Samsung’s decision to push the new foldable into stores is key as it tries to drum up interest in this pricier design without locking in a firm U.S. launch date.
iOS 26.3 Release Date Watch: Apple Readies RCS Texting, Android Transfer and Security Fixes
CUPERTINO, California, Jan 24, 2026, 04:03 (PST) Apple is expected to roll out iOS 26.3 in the coming days, a software update that media reports say will lay groundwork for encrypted texting with Android phones and add a new iPhone-to-Android transfer tool.
149 Million Passwords Exposed Online: Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook Logins Found in Unsecured Infostealer Database
LONDON, Jan 24, 2026, 12:01 (GMT) An open online database containing around 149 million stolen usernames and passwords — with about 48 million tied to Gmail accounts — has been taken down after a researcher alerted its host, cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler reported.



















