Google’s Gemini Adds “Personal Intelligence” Beta
According to TechCrunch, “Gemini’s new beta feature provides proactive responses based on your photos, emails, and more”, Gemini can now reason across Gmail, Photos, Search and YouTube to offer tailored help, raising major PRIVACY concerns about connected data and opt‑in controls. [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/geminis-new-beta-feature-provides-proactive-responses-based-on-your-photos-emails-and-more/)
Meta to Cut 10% of Reality Labs Staff
According to TechCrunch, “Meta to reportedly lay off 10% of Reality Labs staff”, Meta plans cuts affecting roughly 1,000 VR and gaming roles as it reallocates spending toward AR and AI — a high‑profile example of ongoing LAYOFFS in big tech. [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/meta-to-reportedly-lay-off-10-of-reality-labs-staff/)
Tesla Switches FSD to Subscription-Only
According to TechCrunch, “Tesla will only offer subscriptions for Full Self-Driving (Supervised) going forward”, Musk said the one‑time purchase option ends Feb 14; the change has legal and revenue implications and shifts costs to continuous SUBSCRIPTION fees. [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/tesla-will-only-offer-subscriptions-for-full-self-driving-supervised-going-forward/)
Wall Street slide
According to Reuters, “Wall St slips as results from big banks roll in” after disappointing bank earnings and tech profit‑taking pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower, prompting investors to reassess bank sector outlooks and the timing of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/wall-street-futures-decline-ahead-big-bank-earnings-2026-01-14/)
Inflation snapshot
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Consumer Price Index Summary – 2025 M12 Results” showed headline CPI +0.3% in December and +2.7% year‑over‑year, with core CPI +0.2% m/m and +2.6% y/y — data that bolsters expectations the Fed will remain on hold. [BLS](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm)
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