6 Android Hidden Features Most Users Never Discover

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Techme101

Discover six hidden Android tips that improve performance, privacy, safety, and productivity—and unlock powerful features most users never find.
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Android Adds ‘Accountability Layer’ to Third-Party Apps

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Techme101

Android is adding new verification steps to sideloaded apps, introducing friction for advanced users while aiming to reduce malware, fraud, and scams.
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Anthropic and OpenAI CEOs condemn ICE violence, praise Trump

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Techme101

Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman spoke out against ICE enforcement tactics following Minneapolis violence, with one addressing concerns publicly and the other in an internal message.

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Google’s more affordable AI Plus plan rolls out to all markets, including the U.S.

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Techme101

Gemini 3 Pro and other AI tools are now available globally through the Google AI Plus plan, which is $7.99 per month in the United States.

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Google DeepMind Staffers Ask Leaders to Keep Them ‘Physically Safe’ From ICE

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Techme101

A federal agent allegedly tried to enter Google’s Cambridge campus in the fall, WIRED has learned. Now, staffers want policies that protect them from immigration officials.

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TikTok to settle as social media addiction trial involving Meta, YouTube moves forward

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Techme101

TikTok has agreed to settle with a plaintiff and will no longer be part of a high-profile social media trial kicking off on Tuesday.

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Mozilla is building an AI ‘rebel alliance’ to take on industry heavweights OpenAI, Anthropic

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Techme101

Mozilla is looking to deploy its roughly $1.4 billion in reserves to support “mission driven” companies and nonprofits, and is particularly focused on AI.

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Cramer reveals plan for Starbucks stock if it dives after reporting earnings

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Techme101

The Investing Club holds its “Morning Meeting” every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

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Microsoft’s Patch Fixes Are Breaking Windows, Forcing a Second Emergency Update

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Techme101

Microsoft issued a second emergency Windows patch in January after earlier fixes caused new bugs, raising concerns about update quality and reliability.
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OpenAI launches Prism, a new AI workspace for scientists

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Techme101

OpenAI has launched a new scientific workspace program called Prism, which integrates AI into existing standards for composing research papers.

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