Technology

Launched in late January as a network of AI agents, Moltbook attracted rapid attention; researchers have shown many accounts can be created by humans and reported security flaws that exposed user data.

Filma is an iPad video editing app that provides trimming, layering and enhancement tools and emphasizes accessibility and mobile-first workflows.

Alphabet reported annual revenue above $400 billion for the first time and said it will nearly double investments, forecasting $175–$185 billion in capital spending for 2026 to meet demand for AI-enabled cloud services.

On Tesla's earnings call, Elon Musk said production of the Model S and Model X will stop and factory space will be repurposed for humanoid robots and a Cybercab robotaxi; Tesla also reported significant declines in quarterly and annual net income and in year‑over‑year sales.

Qualcomm forecast second-quarter revenue and profit below Wall Street estimates, saying a global memory chip shortage is reducing smartphone sales. The company also reported its most recent fiscal quarter's revenue and adjusted profit slightly above analyst estimates.

UNICEF says a study across 11 countries found at least 1.2 million children reported their images were manipulated into sexually explicit AI-generated deepfakes, and the agency urged stronger safeguards and updated laws.

DIAGNOS and ÉTS said federal support exceeds CAD 1 million for a multi-year retinal AI research program; the funding package and company contributions will support eight graduate and postdoctoral researchers.

NASA halted the Artemis II dress rehearsal after engineers detected a hydrogen leak and removed the four-astronaut crew from quarantine; the agency has moved the earliest launch window to March 6.

Child safety advocates told a House of Commons committee they want the federal government to revive and pass legislation to better protect children online, citing concerns that delays leave youth exposed. The minister responsible said protecting children online remains a priority and that the government will provide more details in due course.

Donald Trump posted on Truth Social saying he plans to sue Harvard University for $1 billion, and the administration has previously withheld about $2 billion in federal funding tied to the dispute; Harvard’s president has said the government’s demands concerned hiring and curriculum rather than antisemitism.

The U.S. Department of Justice released a batch of Jeffrey Epstein–related documents on January 30 that included email drafts referencing Bill Gates, and Bill Gates’ spokesperson has denied the claims. Melinda French Gates told NPR the disclosures recalled “very, very painful times” in her marriage and will discuss the matter on an upcoming Wild Card episode airing February 5.

Metrolinx and the TTC are planning a limited 'soft opening' for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT after testing reportedly found brake issues, and full signal priority on surface sections is reported to be delayed until May.

Reports say SpaceX and xAI are in advanced talks to merge, joining two large privately held companies. SpaceX has filed to seek permission to launch as many as one million satellites.

The 2026 Spring Festival travel rush (chunyun) runs Feb 2–Mar 13 and officials estimate about 9.5 billion inter-regional passenger trips; the feature highlights expanded infrastructure and passenger services such as more charging points, quiet carriages, senior services and pet transport options.

NASA will fly Artemis II with Orion's existing AVCOAT heat shield and change the capsule's re-entry to a single direct entry after tests linked Artemis I damage to trapped gases.

People familiar with the matter say Elon Musk plans to merge SpaceX with xAI; the memo reportedly values the combined company at about $1.25 trillion and suggests a share price near $527.

A hydrogen leak was detected during a fueling dress rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center, briefly pausing operations while teams worked the issue; the outcome of the demo will determine whether the crewed lunar fly-by can launch this weekend, with a Feb. 11 deadline for the current window.

Carbon Robotics introduced the Large Plant Model (LPM), an AI trained on more than 150 million labeled plant images to identify crops and weeds in real time. The model was deployed as a software update to existing LaserWeeder robots and lets operators choose which plants to preserve or remove via the onboard interface.

Ontario says the fourth Darlington reactor returned to service four months early and the overall refurbishment came in $150 million below its $12.8-billion budget. OPG has reported additional maintenance needs at Darlington, with identified items totalling roughly $2.65 billion.

Since 1980 the Arctic's minimum ice extent has shrunk by 39%, and Arctic shipping activity rose about 37% over the last decade with 1,781 unique ships operating in 2024.

Jen Psaki said reporting on a January 18 protest at a Saint Paul church should be protected by the First Amendment; federal authorities have arrested and indicted Don Lemon and independent journalist Georgia Fort after earlier courts declined to approve charges.

DJI introduced the RS 5 gimbal with an RS Intelligent Tracking Module that lets users tap the touchscreen to track subjects up to 33 feet away. The unit also features a motor rated at about 50% higher torque than the previous generation and is compatible with cameras from Sony, Canon, Nikon and others.

NASA has delayed the Artemis 2 launch timeline because an Arctic blast brought unusually cold temperatures and winds to central Florida; the rocket is on the pad and the four crew members remain in quarantine.

Tim Hortons will release a limited-edition "Moonbits" box of 10 Timbits exclusively in London to mark astronaut Jeremy Hansen's role on Artemis II; availability begins once the launch date is confirmed, with the earliest potential date Feb. 8, 2026.

Amazon's deployed robot count rose to about one million by 2025, growing faster than its human workforce; the company also announced major corporate layoffs in October 2025 and January 2026.

More than 50 former employees and supporters rallied in Halifax after Ubisoft announced the studio's closure on Jan. 7 and laid off 71 staff; the union has filed a labour board complaint alleging the closure was intended to frustrate unionization.

Waabi said it secured US$750 million plus US$250 million in milestone-based funding from Uber to support commercialization of its self-driving systems and expansion into robotaxi deployment, with the round co-led by Khosla Ventures and G2 and including investments from NVIDIA, Volvo and Porsche.

Reports say SpaceX and xAI are discussing a merger that would combine SpaceX's rockets, Starlink, X and xAI's Grok chatbot, and Nevada filings show two entities were created on Jan. 21 linked to the potential transaction.

Canada and South Korea signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a Canada‑Korea Industrial Cooperation Committee to focus on future mobility, automotive production, battery supply chains and critical minerals.

Vancouver-based Vizsla Silver says ten employees were abducted near Concordia at its Panuco project in Sinaloa; the company says the incident is under investigation, authorities have been notified and information remains limited.