Want AI Skills Without the Big Price Tag? These 2026 Certifications Deliver Value

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

Explore five free and low-cost AI certifications that help tech professionals build AI skills across cloud, machine learning, and generative AI.
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OpenAI and SoftBank announce $1 billion investment in SB Energy as part of massive AI buildout

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

OpenAI and SoftBank agreed to invest $1 billion into a SoftBank-backed energy provider as the companies prepare for a massive buildout of AI data centers.

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Daily Tech Insider Explores the New Era of Physical Intelligence

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

Jan. 5–9 recap: From stair-climbing vacuums to blue-collar humanoids, this week proves the machines aren’t just coming — they’ve clocked in.
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How the Sleepbuds maker, Ozlo, is building a platform for sleep data

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

Ozlo Sleepbuds are going to have a big year, with new products, AI features, and more.

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Rumor: Apple’s iOS 27 to Focus on Performance, AI, and Foldable iPhone Support

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

Early iOS 27 rumors hint at a surprising shift in Apple’s strategy that could change how your iPhone feels in 2026.
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5 Apple Deals Worth Grabbing Right Now

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

Five Apple deals worth grabbing now, including MacBook Air, AirPods, Apple Watch SE, iPad, and AirTag discounts from trusted retailers.
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Meta signs deals with three nuclear companies for 6-plus GW of power

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

Two smaller companies, Oklo and TerraPower, along with Vistra, a large energy company, just signed agreements with Meta.

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Silicon Valley Billionaires Panic Over California’s Proposed Wealth Tax

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

Larry Page’s apparent Florida move highlights how seriously the ultra-rich are taking a one-time tax aimed at extreme wealth inequality.

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Andreessen Horowitz raises $15 billion, as VC firm goes big in infrastructure, defense

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

Ben Horowitz, the firms co-founder, said the latest fundraising is equal to 18% of all venture capital dollars allocated in the U.S. in 2025.

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Amazon Pharmacy starts offering Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy weight-loss pill

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

Eligible customers with insurance can pay as little as $25 for a one-month supply of the drug, while cash-paying options start at $149 a month, Amazon said.

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