Techlife News – Issue 743, 24 January 2026

What’s Inside Techlife News Issue 743

This late-January 2026 edition captures a technology landscape in motion, with major moves across space infrastructure, artificial intelligence, consumer devices, and digital media. Rather than focusing on a single theme, the issue offers a curated snapshot of the stories shaping the industry conversation right now.

Leading Stories and Developments

Blue Origin’s TeraWave project opens the issue, outlining a 5,408-satellite constellation built for enterprise, government, and data-center clients—distinct from consumer-focused internet services. Jensen Huang counters AI bubble fears by pointing to what he describes as the largest technology transformation in history, while OpenAI introduces age prediction tools for ChatGPT and signals a growing hardware effort with Jony Ive.

Apple appears throughout the magazine, from the new Creator Studio bundle aimed at creative professionals to security alerts over active iPhone attacks and hints about a possible MacBook Pro release. Volvo expands its electric lineup with the EX60 Cross Country, and iPhone 17 sales reportedly surpass all Chinese flagship phones combined.

AI, Work, and the Future of Media

Elon Musk’s prediction that having a job may become optional anchors a broader discussion about AI and labor. Tesla’s revived Dojo3 plan points toward space-based AI compute, while streaming reaches nearly half of all U.S. TV viewing in December. Valve relaxes AI disclosure rules on Steam, and Ben Affleck questions AI hype in both Hollywood and finance.

Also in This Edition

• OpenAI shifts strategy toward practical adoption in 2026
• Apple, Microsoft, and Google lead global brand rankings
• Paris court rules Apple can keep App Tracking Transparency active in France
• Google Chrome adds Safari data import option on iPhone
• ASUS confirms exit from the smartphone market

For readers tracking the intersection of big tech, business strategy, and emerging AI tools, this issue provides a useful, readable briefing without hype or filler.