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Google Pixel 9a Hits $399 in Flash Sale
Google has slashed the price of its Pixel 9a smartphone to $399 for the 128GB model on Amazon, down from the usual $499. This limited time deal, spotted just days...
Bard Tops Technology in Close Boys Basketball Clash
In a gritty defensive showdown on January 6, 2026, Bard High School edged out Technology High School with a final score of 37-29 in Newark, New Jersey. Kevon Kamara led...
Trump Faces Backlash for Mocking Trans Athlete in Speech
President Donald Trump sparked widespread criticism on January 6, 2026, after he mocked a transgender athlete during a speech to House Republicans at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The...
Google Deepens Xreal Alliance as Android XR Glasses Target 2026 Debut
Google is doubling down on augmented reality. The company has extended its partnership with Xreal, naming the AR specialist its lead hardware collaborator for Android XR, with new smart glasses...
Silicon-Carbon Batteries Are Booming—So Why Are Apple and Samsung Sitting Out?
A new kind of smartphone battery is suddenly everywhere, promising longer life without bigger phones. Silicon-carbon cells are drawing attention across the Android world, yet two of the biggest names...
Flutterwave Buys Mono to Bring Open Banking In-House as Africa’s Fintech Stack Deepens
Africa’s largest cross-border payments startup is making a decisive bet on infrastructure. Flutterwave has agreed to acquire Mono, an open banking firm it once partnered with, tightening its grip on...
Microsoft Axes Phone Activation for Windows and Office
Microsoft has quietly stopped phone-based activation for its Windows and Office software, forcing users to verify online through a Microsoft account. This change, effective as of early January 2026, affects...
OCC Proposes Federal Preemption on Bank Escrow Rules
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency just proposed new rules that could override state laws on escrow accounts for national banks. This move, announced on December 23, 2025,...
SNOC Chief’s SEA Games Critique Sparks Debate
Singapore National Olympic Council chief Mark Chay stirred controversy with his sharp words on the Young Lions football team’s attitude and the athletics squad’s medal performance at the 2025 SEA...