Threads rolls out ads to all users worldwide

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

Ads on Threads will roll out gradually to users over the coming months, Meta says.

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YouTube TV’s multiview is getting a huge upgrade, letting viewers mix and match channels

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

Soon, YouTube TV will allow viewers to customize the multiview feature to watch any four channels they want side by side.

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Amazon launches AI health-care tool for One Medical members

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

The service uses large language models and references patients medical records to answer questions, manage medications and book appointments.

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Israel Activates National AI Supercomputer

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

It operates under Israel’s National Program for AI R&D Infrastructure, marking the nation’s transition from AI consumer to AI power broker.
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YouTube will soon let creators make Shorts with their own AI likeness

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

YouTube Shorts viewers might soon see AI versions of their favorite creators when scrolling through their feeds.

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OpenAI aims to ship its first device in 2026, and it could be earbuds

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

The AI startup is on track to announce its first hardware device in the second half of this year, OpenAI Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane said during an interview Davos.

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OpenAI, Anthropic set sights on enterprise customers at Davos

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

Enterprise customers account for roughly 40% of OpenAI’s business and 80% of Anthropic’s business.

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Trump AI czar Sacks calls California wealth tax an asset seizure and ‘scary direction’ for U.S.

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

Sacks, who who left California for Texas, called out Gov. Gavin Newsom for his delayed opposition to the bill.

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YouTube chief says ‘managing AI slop’ is a priority for 2026

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan published his annual letter, and said the company needs to get better at dealing with AI-generated content.

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UK Appoints AI Champions to Boost Financial Services

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

Harriet Rees from Starling Bank and Dr Rohit Dhawan from Lloyds Banking Group will spearhead AI adoption.
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