Tech Pulse Daily
Curated by Dillip Chowdary • Jan 24, 2026
Today's Top Highlights
- 🌍 Davos AI Clash: Tech CEOs debate the future of AI regulation and open source at the World Economic Forum.
- ⚖️ SEC vs Gemini: Regulators drop the lawsuit against the Winklevoss twins' crypto exchange.
- 🔋 PopWheels: New tech startup replaces dirty generators in food carts with clean battery swaps.
- 💬 WhatsApp Beta: Android update 2.26.3.9 rolls out with new community features.
Tech CEOs Boast and Bicker at Davos
The World Economic Forum in Davos has become a battleground for AI philosophy. TechCrunch reports that major tech CEOs are clashing over the speed of deployment, the necessity of open source (versus closed models), and the looming threat of heavy-handed regulation.
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SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Gemini
In a major win for the crypto industry, the SEC has dropped its lawsuit against the Gemini exchange, co-founded by the Winklevoss twins. The suit had alleged the sale of unregistered securities, but recent legal precedents have shifted the regulatory stance.
Legal analysis →PopWheels: Clean Energy for Street Food
Hardware startup PopWheels is transforming the street food industry. By replacing noisy, polluting diesel generators with a swappable battery network, they are helping food carts cut carbon emissions and operating costs simultaneously.
See the tech →Quick Reads
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New Test for AI LabsAre you even trying to make money? A new benchmark for AI sustainability.Read op-ed
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Captivate: AI Toy for KidsFormer Googlers launch screen-free AI device to captivate children.View product
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WhatsApp Android Beta 2.26.3.9Latest update includes minor bug fixes and community improvements.Patch notes
Action Items
- Monitor: Watch for regulatory fallout from the Davos AI discussions.
- Investigate: Could your portable hardware benefit from swappable battery tech like PopWheels?
- Update: Check your Android device for the latest WhatsApp Beta.