1. Rumors Point to Crease-Free iPhone Fold Display

Date: Jan 8, 2026
Summary:
Reports suggest Apple’s upcoming iPhone Fold will feature a crease-free OLED display supplied by Samsung, with related display technology briefly revealed at CES 2026.
Significance:
A crease-free design would represent a major leap in foldable usability and signal Apple’s premium entry into the foldable phone market.
Source: 9to5Mac

2. Intel Commits Fully to 14A Process Node

Date: Jan 9, 2026
Summary:
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan stated the company is “going big time into 14A,” reaffirming its commitment to the 1.4nm-class node and external foundry customers.
Significance:
The move marks a strategic reversal and strengthens Intel’s ambition to compete with TSMC and Samsung in advanced manufacturing.
Source: Tom’s Hardware

3. TerraPower Signs Nuclear Deal With Meta for AI Data Centers

Date: Jan 9, 2026
Summary:
Bill Gates-backed TerraPower signed an agreement with Meta to build up to eight small modular nuclear reactors in the U.S., supplying up to 2.8 GW of clean energy.
Significance:
The deal highlights Big Tech’s accelerating shift toward nuclear power to support rapidly growing AI data center demand.
Source: GeekWire

4. Intel Panther Lake iGPU Doubles AMD Performance in Cyberpunk 2077

Date: Jan 10, 2026
Summary:
Intel’s Core Ultra X9 388H “Panther Lake” iGPU achieved 28 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p Ultra with ray tracing, doubling AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 results.
Significance:
The performance highlights Intel’s rapid progress in integrated graphics and AI upscaling technologies.
Source: TechPowerUp

5. AI Dominates CES 2026 Despite Bubble Concerns

Date: Jan 10, 2026
Summary:
At CES 2026, AI-powered robots, chips, and smart devices dominated the show floor, with major tech leaders expressing confidence in AI’s long-term value.
Significance:
The event underscores continued industry commitment to AI across data centers, consumer devices, and robotics.
Source: CNN

6. OpenAI Reportedly Asks Contractors to Upload Real Work Samples

Date: Jan 10, 2026
Summary:
Reports indicate OpenAI is asking contractors to upload real work from past and current jobs to improve AI training data, with guidance to remove sensitive information.
Significance:
The approach highlights the push for higher-quality AI training data while raising privacy and intellectual property concerns.
Source: TechCrunch

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