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Sat Nad declares Windows 11 has a billion users – just don’t bother asking for details 2026-01-29 at 15:49 By Richard Speed Terrible start to 2026 offset by optimistic operating system numbers Microsoft is famously reticent about operating system usage figures unless it has something to boast about. So CEO Satya Nadella stating that Windows […]

Meta to pour the GDP of Kenya into AI infrastructure push in 2026 2026-01-29 at 15:49 By Dan Robinson Zuck bets big on ‘personal superintelligence’ with $135B splurge Meta is to nearly double its capital investments aimed at AI this year, spending more on infrastructure than the entire output of some mid-sized economies, as the

ThreatsDay Bulletin: New RCEs, Darknet Busts, Kernel Bugs & 25+ More Stories 2026-01-29 at 15:49 By This week’s updates show how small changes can create real problems. Not loud incidents, but quiet shifts that are easy to miss until they add up. The kind that affects systems people rely on every day. Many of the

Bitcoin vs. gold: Key differences that could position BTC for a big rally 2026-01-29 at 15:01 By Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola Bitcoin has been called “digital gold,” and some of its key properties may help BTC rally more than the precious metal in percentage terms. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original

The 24/7 global stock market is impossible on today’s blockchain 2026-01-29 at 15:01 By Cointelegraph by Joshua Sum Current blockchain infrastructure has inadequate throughput and systematic front-running. Real-world finance demands sub-second finality and fair transaction ordering. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Latest Vivaldi release surfs a wave of anti-AI sentiment 2026-01-29 at 14:30 By Richard Speed ‘What we are finding is that people hate AI’ Interview  Vivaldi has raised a middle finger to the influx of AI in the browser space with its latest version.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original Source

Cyberattack on Poland’s power grid could have turned deadly in winter cold 2026-01-29 at 14:20 By Connor Jones Close call after an apparently deliberate attempt to starve a country of energy at the worst time Cybersecurity experts involved in the cleanup of the cyberattacks on Poland’s power network say the consequences could have been lethal.…

Survey of 100+ Energy Systems Reveals Critical OT Cybersecurity Gaps 2026-01-29 at 14:19 By A study by OMICRON has revealed widespread cybersecurity gaps in the operational technology (OT) networks of substations, power plants, and control centers worldwide. Drawing on data from more than 100 installations, the analysis highlights recurring technical, organizational, and functional issues that

Capita pension portal ‘fiasco’ forces Cabinet Office into damage control 2026-01-29 at 14:05 By Paul Kunert 150-strong ‘surge team’ deployed as 8,500 retirees left high and dry, some waiting 9 months for legally owed cash The UK Cabinet Office is being forced to promise “interim support measures” for struggling retired government workers as Capita’s botched

Solana validator count drops 68% as node costs squeeze small operators 2026-01-29 at 13:43 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Solana’s validator count has dropped 68% since 2023 as rising costs and zero-fee competition push smaller node operators offline. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

OSL Group raises $200M to expand stablecoin and payments business 2026-01-29 at 13:43 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas Hong Kong-listed OSL Group plans acquisitions and global expansion after securing fresh capital to scale its stablecoin and digital payments business. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Bitcoin price rejected at $90K again: What will trigger breakout? 2026-01-29 at 13:43 By Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale Heavy outflows from Bitcoin ETFs have diminished, putting BTC price in a better position to overcome the next hurdle at $93,000. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

3 Decisions CISOs Need to Make to Prevent Downtime Risk in 2026 2026-01-29 at 13:42 By Beyond the direct impact of cyberattacks, enterprises suffer from a secondary but potentially even more costly risk: operational downtime, any amount of which translates into very real damage. That’s why for CISOs, it’s key to prioritize decisions that reduce

If you’re one of the 16,000 Amazon employees getting laid off, read this 2026-01-29 at 12:53 By Matt Rosoff It’s not your fault Opinion  It’s not your fault Amazon hired you for a position that it no longer deems necessary – blame bad planning or unanticipated market conditions. Everybody guesses wrong sometimes, even with the

Bybit to launch retail bank accounts with personal IBANs in February 2026-01-29 at 12:14 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz Crypto exchange Bybit said its new “My Bank” accounts will give users personal IBANs, instant fiat access, multi-currency transfers and crypto trading under their own name. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original

South Korea tightens crypto licensing rules for exchanges and shareholders 2026-01-29 at 12:14 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas Regulators gain wider discretion to vet shareholders, finances and controls as South Korea tightens crypto market access. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Irony alert: Anthropic helps UK.gov to build chatbot for job seekers 2026-01-29 at 12:14 By SA Mathieson The jobs that will be eradicated by our AI overlords The UK government will work with supplier Anthropic to build an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for job seekers, despite its chief executive’s doom-laden views of the job market.…

SolarWinds Fixes Four Critical Web Help Desk Flaws With Unauthenticated RCE and Auth Bypass 2026-01-29 at 12:13 By SolarWinds has released security updates to address multiple security vulnerabilities impacting SolarWinds Web Help Desk, including four critical vulnerabilities that could result in authentication bypass and remote code execution (RCE). The list of vulnerabilities is as follows

Bork ventures to the Middle of Lidl 2026-01-29 at 11:34 By Richard Speed Happier days at Intel nailed to the wall of discount retailer Bork!Bork!Bork!  Lidl is a well-known purveyor of inexpensive groceries, random goods via the Middle of Lidl, and now… bork.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original Source

Ethereum loses $3K again: How low can ETH price go in February? 2026-01-29 at 11:03 By Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola ETH price charts confirmed a triangle breakdown, shifting the near-term bias lower and putting $2,250 in focus if sellers stay in control. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source