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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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Adobe Acrobat now lets you edit files using prompts, generate podcast summaries

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

Adobe is adding AI tools to Acrobat, including the ability to generate podcast summaries of files, create presentations, and a way for users to edit files using prompts.

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NYT Games’ Scrabble-like game Crossplay is a dream come true

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

This new Scrabble inspired game is a distraction-free alternative to ad-loaded competitors like Words With Friends.

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Lemonade launches an insurance product for Tesla Full Self-Driving customers

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

Lemonade says it worked with Tesla to gain access to previously-restricted vehicle telemetry data, but declined to offer specifics.

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Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal hands over reins to Blinkit chief as quick commerce takes off

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

Deepinder Goyal will remain on Eternal’s board as its vice chairman.

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Language learning marketplace Preply’s unicorn status embodies Ukrainian resilience

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

Language learning marketplace Preply is now valued at $1.2 billion after raising a $150 million that marks a new chapter for the 14-year-old company.

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Consumers spent more on mobile apps than games in 2025, driven by AI app adoption

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

Consumers spent more money in mobile apps than games in 2025, driven by AI app adoption.

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India’s app downloads rebounded to 25.5 billion in 2025, fueled by AI assistants and microdrama boom

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

ChatGPT was the second most downloaded app in India for 2025 after Instagram.

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Snap reaches settlement in social media addiction lawsuit

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Techme101

Snap is still a defendant in similar cases related to social media addiction.

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