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January 18, 2026 by Next Gen Affiliate

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Tesla launches robotaxi rides in Austin with no human safety driver January 22, 2026

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Meta seeks to limit evidence in child safety case January 22, 2026

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Former CEO of celeb fav gym Dogpound launches $5M fund to back wellness companies January 22, 2026

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Struggling fusion power company General Fusion to go public via $1B reverse merger January 22, 2026

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Waymo continues robotaxi ramp up with Miami service now open to public January 22, 2026

Waymo is opening its driverless robotaxis to the public in Miami, starting with a 60-square-mile service area and plans to reach the airport "soon."

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Ireland proposes new law allowing police to use spyware January 22, 2026

The Irish government announced that it wants to pass a law that would grant police more surveillance powers, such as using spyware to fight serious crime, while aiming to protect the privacy rights of its citizens.

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Google’s AI Mode can now tap into your Gmail and Photos to provide tailored responses January 22, 2026

The company notes that AI Mode doesn’t train directly on your Gmail inbox or Google Photos library. Instead, it trains on specific prompts and the model’s responses.

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Here’s what you should know about the US TikTok deal January 22, 2026

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Abhishek Bachchan unveils first three European T20 Premier League franchises in Sydney January 22, 2026

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The first biggie of the year, Border 2, is all set to release in two days from now, on January 23, and the excitement is tremendous. The censor process took a while but fortunately, the censor certificate was handed over to the makers earlier today, on Wednesday, January 21. In this article, Bollywood Hungama will […]

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There are lovers, there are aashiqs, and then there are Romeos whose love stories are intense, dangerous, and impossible to forget. O’Romeo introduces audiences to one such Romeo: Ustara raw, untamed, and deeply conflicted a gangster shaped by love and violence, portrayed by Shahid Kapoor in a commanding new avatar.The trailer offers a gripping glimpse […]

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