The Feed January 19th

Merge 104.8  |  19 January 2026

Harry Styles is returning with new music. He has officially announced his next solo album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, which is set to be released in March. This marks his first new project since Harry’s House in 2022. His online store is now offering exclusive bundles that include vinyl records, cassettes, T-shirts, and what appears to be an analogue camera.

 

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is launching a new messaging app called Bitchat, which works without mobile data or Wi-Fi. The app sends messages directly from phone to phone using nearby device connections, allowing people to communicate even without internet access or in areas with poor connectivity.

 

Car companies in China are developing AI-powered vehicles that respond to hand gestures, unlocking and slowly driving toward their owners without keys, buttons, or physical contact. Using advanced sensors and gesture recognition, this technology aims to transform how people interact with their cars, making access and parking more convenient and futuristic.