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January 21, 2026

 

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Blue Origin's satellite internet network TeraWave will move data at 6 Tbps

Blue Origin's satellite internet network TeraWave will move data at 6 Tbps: The network will be designed for enterprise, data center, and government customers and could offer an alternative to SpaceX's Starlink service. Read More

Apps for boycotting American products surge to the top of the Danish App Store: The boost in downloads comes as Danish consumers have been organizing a grassroots boycott of American-made products, which also included canceling their U.S. vacations and ditching their subscriptions to U.S.-based streaming services, like Netflix. Read More

OpenEvidence hits $12B valuation, with new round led by Thrive, DST: The medical info database has doubled in valuation since last raise in October, despite encroachment from model makers. Read More

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

Lemonade launches an insurance product for Tesla Full Self-Driving customers: Lemonade says it worked with Tesla to gain access to previously restricted vehicle telemetry data, but declined to offer specifics. Read More

OpenAI aims to ship its first device in 2026, and it could be earbuds: 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 at Davos. Read More

Anthropic revises Claude's 'Constitution,' and hints at chatbot consciousness: The newly revised document offers a roadmap for what Anthropic says is a safer and more helpful chatbot experience. Read More

Apple plans to make Siri an AI chatbot, report says: Siri could look more like ChatGPT than its current state as an integrated feature across Apple products. Read More

Language learning marketplace Preply's unicorn status embodies Ukrainian resilience: Language learning marketplace Preply is now valued at $1.2 billion after raising a $150 million Series D round that marks a new chapter for the 14-year-old company. Read More

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

Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal hands over reins to Blinkit chief as quick commerce takes off: Goyal on Wednesday said he would remain on Eternal's board as vice chairman as he shifts focus to "higher-risk exploration and experimentation," which he says may be harder to pursue within the constraints of a listed company. Read More

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