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Your Daily Dose Of Technology News – January 28, 2026.
1. WhatsApp introduces enhanced security settings:
Meta’s WhatsApp is rolling out a “Strict Account Settings” mode targeted at users who want heightened defenses against hacking and account compromise, mirroring broader industry moves to improve messaging security.
In Other News:
2. Tech stocks driving global markets:
– Technology companies — particularly semiconductor equipment and chip stocks propelled major equity indexes higher, with strong order books and AI spending fueling optimism amid broader market strength.
– Big Tech earnings week ahead: Investors are bracing for quarterly results from major tech firms (Microsoft, Meta, Tesla and others). These earnings are seen as a litmus test for the AI investment narrative, given heavy spending and elevated valuations in the sector.
3. Semiconductor demand remains robust:
Independent data (e.g., from South Korea’s SK Hynix) shows soaring memory demand tied to AI workloads, underscoring the persistent strength of the AI infrastructure supply chain.
4. ASML job cuts despite growth:
European semiconductor equipment leader ASML — buoyed by strong demand for AI-driven lithography systems — is cutting about 1,700 jobs, mostly in technology and IT teams, to simplify organizational complexity even as sales continue to grow.
5. PAR Technology share slump:
PAR Technology’s stock experienced a ~25% drop recently, reflecting ongoing performance challenges within the company.
Odds And Ends:
6. Amazon expands layoffs:
Amazon announced further organizational restructuring that will affect roughly 16,000 roles globally as the company trims layers and aims to increase operational efficiency. These changes follow prior workforce reductions in late 2025 and include internal support measures such as extended time for employees to find new internal roles.
7. AI weather-resilient infrastructure:
Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions Inc reported that its RIO AI-enabled infrastructure towers exceeded engineering expectations during recent extreme weather, maintaining operations without external generators and prompting a limited promotional roll-out.
8. AI for space weather prediction:
Fujitsu and the Tokai National Higher Education & Research System jointly developed an AI-based technology to forecast space weather events (solar radiation, geomagnetic storms) using explainable machine learning, improving prediction capability for satellite operators and space missions.
9. Operational technology security market research:
A new industry report highlights growing emphasis on securing operational tech (OT) systems, driven by increasingly sophisticated cyber threats against critical infrastructure — indicating a strong market outlook for OT cybersecurity solutions.
10. Finland fast-tracks tech talent visas:
Finland announced a “Fast Track” specialist visa that can be approved in around 10–14 days, aimed at attracting global engineers, AI researchers, and data scientists amid global competition for tech talent.
Summary:
Financial markets are heavily tech-centric: Strong semiconductor orders and AI spending expectations are boosting equity markets, but earnings results this week will likely be a critical signal for how resilient AI-led growth narratives remain as valuations are tested.
Security and policy remain priorities: Consumer platform security upgrades and national talent policies reflect the intersection of technology with public policy and digital safety concerns.
Automation and AI continue to dominate themes: From corporate consolidations and job realignments to AI-enabled infrastructure and predictive analytics, the technology industry is navigating both innovation cycles and organizational efficiency pressures.
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