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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Intel stock jumps 7% after CEO meets with Trump as U.S. stake doubles value

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

President Donald Trump praised Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan following their meeting and the boost to U.S. chip manufacturing.

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Google Guys Say Bye to California

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

Sergey Brin is joining his Google co-founder, Larry Page, in reducing ties to the state where they built their fortunes.

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Mistral AI Wins French Military Deal

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces has taken a significant step to deepen its use of AI by awarding a framework agreement to French firm Mistral AI.
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X Didn’t Fix Grok’s ‘Undressing’ Problem. It Just Makes People Pay for It

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

X is only allowing “verified” users to create images with Grok. Experts say it represents the “monetization of abuse”—and anyone can still generate images on Grok’s app and website.

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