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Microsoft Confirms Compliance in Surrendering Cloud-Stored Encryption Keys to Federal Agencies

Redmond, Saturday, 24 January 2026.
Microsoft has confirmed it provides BitLocker recovery keys to law enforcement upon valid legal request, a capability facilitated by default Windows 11 cloud backups. Unlike competitors utilizing zero-knowledge architectures, Microsoft retains access to user keys and processes approximately 20 federal requests annually, exposing a significant privacy distinction in consumer-grade security.

Rising AI Costs Threaten Microsoft's Cloud Profits Ahead of Key Earnings Report

Redmond, Friday, 23 January 2026.
Analysts downgraded Microsoft to “Hold” citing margin risks, as an $80 billion annual AI spending spree threatens to compress cloud profits ahead of next week’s critical earnings report.

Crocs Leverages LEGO Partnership to Reignite Consumer Engagement

Broomfield, Friday, 23 January 2026.
Crocs pursues viral market trends by launching $150 clogs shaped like oversized LEGO bricks this February, a strategic move designed to boost brand visibility through premium novelty.

AMD Confirms $499 Pricing for New High-Performance Processor Launching January 29

Santa Clara, Friday, 23 January 2026.
Arriving next week, this chip boasts a 400 MHz speed increase over its predecessor for a minimal premium, aggressively positioning AMD against Intel in the elite gaming sector.

Tesla Ends Standard Autopilot in North America to Drive FSD Subscriptions

Austin, Friday, 23 January 2026.
Tesla has officially discontinued standard Autopilot in the U.S. and Canada, replacing it with basic cruise control to accelerate adoption of its Full Self-Driving software. With the one-time purchase option expiring on February 14, Elon Musk warns that subscription prices will increase as the technology matures.

US and China Finalize TikTok Spinoff Deal to Avert Nationwide Ban

Washington D.C., Thursday, 22 January 2026.
Washington and Beijing have approved TikTok’s spinoff to an Oracle-led consortium, averting a ban. The historic deal reportedly values the unit at $14 billion, leaving ByteDance with a minority stake.

Capital One to Acquire Fintech Unicorn Brex for $5.15 Billion to Boost Corporate Services

McLean, Thursday, 22 January 2026.
Capital One accelerates its fintech consolidation strategy, agreeing to acquire corporate spend unicorn Brex for $5.15 billion to aggressively integrate modern expense management into its enterprise lending portfolio.

OLB Group Unveils AI Platform for Instant E-Commerce and Same-Day Approvals

New York, Thursday, 22 January 2026.
OLB Group’s newly launched iStores.com leverages artificial intelligence to enable same-day merchant approval, positioning the fintech firm to capitalize on the projected $16.8 trillion global eCommerce market by 2028.

SpaceX Taps Wall Street Giants for Potential Historic 2026 IPO

New York, Thursday, 22 January 2026.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has selected four major banks to lead a 2026 listing, positioning the aerospace giant for what could become the largest initial public offering in history.

Trump Files $5 Billion Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Alleging Politically Motivated Account Closures

New York, Thursday, 22 January 2026.
President Trump seeks $5 billion in damages, accusing JPMorgan and CEO Jamie Dimon of “political debanking” by terminating his accounts following the 2021 Capitol riots.