The 10 most important news of the week (13/01 – 17/01)

Good morning! To stay up to date at the beginning of Saturday (18th), TecMundo This week (January 13-17) we’ve sorted through everything that matters most. In addition to various news about technology and science, the world of entertainment and games was also very active during this period.

Xiaomi launched POCO X7 Pro and X7 in Brazil on Monday (13). On Wednesday (15), the Federal Government announced the cancellation of Pix control measures. This Friday (18), the United States Supreme Court ruled that banning TikTok is not unconstitutional.

This was just part of what was going on! Check out the most important events happening this week below. To reach the full news, just click on the links below.

1. Xiaomi launches POCO X7 Pro and X7 in Brazil; see prices. A few days after the global launch of the smartphones, Xiaomi announced the new POCO X7 Pro and POCO X7 in Brazil, which are focused on games and come with a 120 Hz display.

2. Lula sanction law banning cell phones in schools; Let’s see when it will start to be effective? The measure is still undergoing regulations, but will come into force soon.

3. ‘How about saving that money?’: Nubank now warns punters about Pix. Nubank is testing an option that gives users the ability to invest in “little boxes” rather than sending Pix into betas; check this out!

4. Switch 2 has finally been introduced by Nintendo! See all the details. Nintendo Switch 2 was revealed with a trailer without much fanfare. Check this out!

5. David Lynch, director of Twin Peaks and City of Dreams, died at the age of 78. The director was facing lung problems since 2024. Learn more details.

6. The Mayor of São Paulo suspended 99Moto and said the service was illegal and dangerous. Ricardo Nunes called the Brazilian company “a killer offering unauthorized passenger transportation; brand competitions measure.”

7. Pix Review: Experts are divided on whether the cancellation is a positive or negative. Tax experts are evaluating the government’s measures in the wake of fake news and complaints from the public.

8. The United States Supreme Court ruled that banning TikTok is constitutional. The Supreme Court’s understanding of the legality of legislation that could ban TikTok comes days away from suspending the network.

9. Crime panel sells fake pages from Nubank, Itaú, Bradesco and others. For around $50, customers can run hundreds of fake pages from banks and services including Bradesco, Banco do Brasil, Itaú and Nubank.

10. New study confirms time for aerobic exercise to lose weight. New study confirms duration of aerobic exercise for weight loss.