Baidu Inc. is considering upgrading its Hong Kong listing to primary status to gain more exposure to investors in mainland China and protect itself from potentially unfavorable US policies, according to people familiar with the matter.

• Bloomberg Tech
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BBC : The UK government drops plans for mandatory digital IDs to work in the country, marking a reversal from when the UK first announced the policy in September 2025 —  The government has dropped plans requiring workers to sign up to its digital ID scheme in order to prove their right to work in the UK.

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Josh Noble / Financial Times : An interview with IMG President Adam Kelly on streaming platforms' increasing share of sports media rights, live sports as an antidote to AI content, and more —  As Netflix and Apple expand their sports ambitions, the head of IMG says media rights are entering a new phase driven by scarcity, retention and measurable returns

• Techmeme
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'Stranger Things' fans accuse the Duffer Brothers of using ChatGPT to write its final season after behind-the-scenes documentary.

• Mashable
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A case of déjà vu? The post Google Pixel 10a Leaks: Here’s What We Know so Far appeared first on Phandroid .

• Phandroid
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While the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro was updated with an M5 chip in October, we are still waiting for higher-end MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and there are some signs that might point towards a late January launch this year. First, Apple's new Creator Studio bundle of creative apps launches on Wednesday, January 28. Given that Creator Studio includes many professional Mac apps, such as Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro, Macworld speculated that the week of January 28 would be a fitting time for Apple to release new MacBook Pro models too. Second, Apple's next quarterly earnings call is scheduled for Thursday, January 29 , and the company has introduced new products shortly before these calls on numerous occasions over the years and touched on them in the opening remarks. Third, there is precedent, as Apple unveiled MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips with a press release in January 2023. Again, all of this is speculation, so do not set your expectations too high. But, sometimes where there is smoke there is fire. Beyond the M5 chip, the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro received only one notable change last year: PCIe 5.0 storage. Apple says this results in up to 2× faster SSD read and write speeds compared to the previous-generation model. The higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are likewise expected to have few other changes. Bigger changes to the MacBook Pro are expected with the two-generations-away models, with rumored upgrades including an OLED display with touchscreen capabilities , a thinner design, built-in cellular connectivity, and M6 chips manufactured with TSMC's advanced 2nm process, for even greater year-over-year performance gains. Related Roundup: MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Caution) Related Forum: MacBook Pro This article, " Will Apple Announce New MacBook Pros This January? " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Google recently swapped the search field for an Ask button, but it could go even further in the future.

• Android Authority
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Katie Drummond / Wired : Q&A with Reid Hoffman on wanting Silicon Valley to speak out against the Trump administration, AI regulation, the role of AI in art and creativity, and more —  The LinkedIn cofounder and frequent Trump target has a simple message for his peers: “Just speak up about the things that you think are true.”

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Bloomberg : Analysis: DeepSeek's hedge fund parent High-Flyer posted 56.6% average returns across its quant funds in 2025, boosting potential cash available for DeepSeek —  DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng's quantitative hedge fund generated returns of more than 50% last year, boosting the potential war chest …

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A relatively new feature of generative AI is the ability to invoke nonlinear conversations. It has ups and downs in mental health usage. An AI Insider scoop.

• Forbes Tech
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Though it might still disappoint on some fronts.

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The 2026 Royal Rumble takes place January 31 in Riyadh. Here's the confirmed match, start time, and current WWE champions heading into the event.

• Forbes Tech
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Best Buy kicked off a new Winter Sale this week, with notable markdowns on Apple devices, TVs, headphones and speakers, monitors, appliances, and much more. This sale is set to last through January 19, and you don't need to be a My Best Buy Plus or Total member to see the deals. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. In terms of Apple devices , you can find solid deals on MacBook Air, AirPods Max, iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, Beats accessories, and more. In most cases Best Buy is offering same day pick-up on these products, and there are several free shipping options as well. SITEWIDE SALE Best Buy Winter Sale Some of the biggest discounts you'll find in Best Buy's Winter Sale are on TVs, with as much as $1,300 off select models . Best Buy has Samsung's popular line of The Frame TVs on sale, including the 65-inch 2025 model for $1,199.99 ($600 off) and the 65-inch The Frame Pro for $1,899.99 ($300 off), both of which match the low prices we tracked over the holidays at Samsung's own website. Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter - $14.99 ($4 off) AirPods Max - $449.99 ($100 off) 13-inch M4 MacBook Air - $799.00 ($200 off) 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro - $1,449.00 ($150 off) 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (1TB Nano-Texture) - $1,799.00 ($200 off) TVs 55-inch Toshiba C350 4K Smart Fire TV - $199.99 ($200 off) 65-inch Samsung U7900 4K Smart TV - $329.99 ($140 off) 65-inch LG UA7050 4K Smart TV - $329.99 ($160 off) 75-inch LG LED 4K Smart TV - $449.99 ($240 off) 65-inch Samsung OLED 4K Smart TV - $899.99 ($1,100 off) 98-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Google TV - $999.99 ($1,300 off) 65-inch Samsung The Frame TV (2025) - $1,199.99 ($600 off) 65-inch LG OLED 4K Smart TV - $1,399.99 ($1,300 off) 65-inch Samsung The Frame Pro - $1,899.99 ($300 off) Monitors 27-inch LG 120Hz Monitor - $104.99 ($145 off) 27-inch Samsung Curved 100Hz Monitor - $139.99 ($60 off) 34-inch LG UltraWide 100Hz Monitor - $199.99 ($100 off) 27-inch Alienware OLED Monitor - $479.99 ($70 off) 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED Curved Monitor - $999.99 ($700 off) Audio Beats Pill - $99.99 ($50 off) Beats Solo 4 Headphones - $149.99 ($50 off) Beats Studio Pro Headphones - $249.99 ($100 off) Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones - $279.00 ($150 off) Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 - $499.99 ($200 off) If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, " Best Buy's Winter Sale Includes Big Discounts on Apple Devices, TVs, Monitors, and More " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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The Economic Times : India lacks specific policies or zoning regulations for overseeing quick commerce dark stores, which are projected to hit 5,000 to 5,500 by FY2026 end, per HSBC —  The army of on-the-clock delivery boys, imperilling themselves and pedestrians, has become a familiar sight across urban India.

• Techmeme
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Apple Arcade will be adding another four games on Thursday, February 5, with complete details about each game outlined in Apple's announcement . Retrocade will allow Apple Vision Pro users to play classic arcade games like Asteroids, PAC-MAN, Breakout, Galaga, and Space Invaders in an immersive 3D environment, complete with leaderboards, daily challenges, and more. An arcade edition of the popular PC game Sid Meier's Civilization VII is also coming to Apple Arcade next month, across the Mac, iPad, and iPhone. The award-winning strategy game tasks players with building the greatest empire in the world. The other two games coming to Apple Arcade next month are I Love Hue Too+ , in which you arrange colorful tiles, and rhythm game Felicity's Door . Apple Arcade is a subscription service that provides access to hundreds of games across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. All of the games are free of ads and in-app purchases. In the U.S., Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month, and it is also bundled with other Apple services in all Apple One plans . Apple Arcade can be accessed through the App Store and the Apple Games app. Tag: Apple Arcade This article, " Apple Arcade Adding These Four Games in February " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Episode 1 is an incredibly slow start to Hijack season 2, but the smallest of details has still managed to give me the biggest of tempers.

• TechRadar
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