This Week in Tech - New Year, New Moves

Foldables, screenless AI, privacy moves, and a few unexpected pivots, here’s what kept tech buzzing this week, in one place.

Foldables and Smart Glasses Take the Spotlight

CES kicked off the week with foldable phones bending in ways our pockets didn’t quite expect, and AI-enhanced smart glasses promising to make us look cooler while we scroll endlessly. The future of portable tech is slowly, quietly arriving. Whether we’re ready or not.

OpenAI Goes Screenless

OpenAI is nudging us toward a world where screens might not even exist. Audio-first AI experiences are being tested quietly, and they might just change the way we interact with technology without us realizing it.

Taiwan’s AI Basic Act Boosts Defense and Tech Investments

Policy meets tech in Taiwan. The new AI Basic Act aims to strengthen defense and accelerate AI innovation locally. Smart policy in action, and a reminder that regulations often shape the pace of tech more than flashy announcements.

Dating Apps Pivot to Asia

Western swipe fatigue is real. Dating apps are shifting focus to Asia, adapting to new markets and user behaviors. Somewhere, thumbs are resting and the algorithms are recalibrating.

xAI Launches Grok Business Tool

xAI quietly rolled out Grok Business Tool, aimed at boosting business productivity. It’s less flashy than social launches, but smarter spreadsheets and workflow insights are now a little closer to reality.

Nokia Reinvents Itself for the AI Era

Legacy tech isn’t snoozing. Nokia is rethinking its role in the AI era, showing that even the classics can learn new tricks and stay relevant.

Kenya’s Digital Intelligence Unit Raises Privacy Concerns

Kenya’s privacy spotlight is on. The Digital Intelligence Unit is prompting discussions around data privacy and surveillance. It's a reminder that tech growth and ethical debates often go hand in hand.

Looking Back and Forward

It’s been a week of pivots, policy, and pockets full of foldables. Some news feels futuristic, some chaotic, and all of it reminds us why we keep watching, building, and occasionally rolling our eyes. Strap in: next week probably won’t be quieter.