Microsoft explores superconducting power
According to The Verge, “Microsoft wants to rewire data centers to save space”, Microsoft is testing high‑temperature superconducting cables that could shrink power lines and speed AI buildouts; experts say this raises POWER density and could cut permitting delays. [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/science/876083/microsoft-ai-data-center-superconductor)
Cisco’s AI networking chip
According to Reuters, “Cisco unveils new AI networking chip, taking on Broadcom and Nvidia”, Cisco’s Silicon One G300 aims to move data across massive AI clusters faster (Cisco cites ~28% gains), highlighting NETWORKING as a key AI bottleneck and battleground. [Reuters](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cisco-unveils-ai-networking-chip-083353229.html)
AI and jobs forecast
According to Business Insider, “He’s worked decades in tech and wrote a book on vibe coding. He predicts 50% of Big Tech engineers will be laid off.”, Steve Yegge warned that AI-driven productivity could force deep LAYOFFS and push engineers toward startups. [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/steve-yegge-vibecoding-author-predicts-layoffs-half-big-tech-engineers-2026-2)
Jobs report rattles markets
According to AP, “US stocks wobble after feeling both the upside and downside of a strong jobs report”—the January 2026 employment release showed about 130,000 jobs added and a lower unemployment rate, lifting Treasury yields and pushing Fed rate‑cut expectations into summer 2026. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/4cfa87d4a833d315ed219dcd22da2f49?utm_source=openai)) [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/4cfa87d4a833d315ed219dcd22da2f49)
BLS readies seasonal CPI revisions
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Updated seasonal factors to be introduced February 13, 2026″—BLS will recalculate seasonal adjustment factors and publish revised seasonally adjusted indexes with the January CPI release on Feb. 13, 2026, which may alter recent CPI readings. ([bls.gov](https://www.bls.gov/cpi/notices/2026/seasonal-adjustment.htm?utm_source=openai)) [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/cpi/notices/2026/seasonal-adjustment.htm)
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