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What are 'dark' stars? Scientists think they could explain 3 big mysteries in the universe

January 16, 2026
“Dark stars” could help solve three seemingly disconnected mysteries that emerged at cosmic dawn — mysteries recently discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope. The puzzles include the surprising overabundance of supermassive black holes in the early universe, the unexpected existence of “blue monster” galaxies, and the so-called “little red dots” scientists have been finding. The…
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Google Launches Personal Intelligence in Gemini for a More Personalised Experience

January 16, 2026
Google has announced Personal Intelligence in Gemini, answering a top request by users where one can now personalize Gemini by connecting Google apps with a single tap. The feature essentially connects information from apps like Gmail and Google Photos securely to make “Gemini uniquely helpful.” According to Google, Personal Intelligence in Gemini has two core strengths: “reasoning across…
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Parloa triples its valuation in 8 months to $3B with $350M raise

January 16, 2026
Berlin-based Parloa has raised $350 million in Series D funding from existing investors, valuing the six-year-old customer service AI startup at $3 billion. The round comes just eight months after the company raised $120 million at a $1 billion valuation. The new round was led by General Catalyst, with participation from returning backers, including EQT Ventures, Altimeter Capital, Durable…
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Watch Kia's smallest electric SUV in action for the first time [Video]

January 16, 2026
Less than a week after the EV2 made its global debut, we are already getting our first look at Kia’s smallest electric SUV in action. Here’s our first look at the Kia EV2 driving Kia unveiled the EV2 at the Brussels Motor Show on Friday, its new entry-level EV slated to sit below the popular EV3. The small electric SUV establishes “a new entry point to electric mobility,” Kia said during…
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