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100+Mashable / 20h
While Donald Trump and his administration continue doubling down on spin and rhetoric after the second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by federal immigration officers in Minnesota, the White House is also heavily promoting the upcoming Melania doc . The Amazon-produced documentary is the first film directed by Brett Ratner since multiple women accused him of sexual harassment or misconduct in 20
Meta blocks links to ICE List across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
3KArs Technica - All content / 14h
Meta has started blocking its users from sharing links to ICE List , a website that has compiled the names of what it claims are Department of Homeland Security employees, a project the creators say is designed to hold those employees accountable. Dominick Skinner, the creator of ICE List, tells WIRED that links to the website have been shared without issue on Meta’s platforms for more than six m
Trump’s acting cybersecurity chief uploaded sensitive government docs to ChatGPT
400+TechCrunch / 17h
A report cited officials as saying that Homeland Security sought to determine if there was any harm to government security as a result of the lapse.
Bridgerton Season 4 finally wants to talk about class
Mashable / 28min
After three seasons of waltzing around it, Bridgerton has finally taken a lesson from Downton Abbey and properly addressed the c-word: class. But it's complicated. Though Shonda Rhimes' Netflix series has long luxuriated in the ballroom gowns, glimmering tea sets, and manicured lawns of the nobility, it has avoided any direct confrontation with the complicated social structure of Regency society,
Bridgerton Season 4 review: A Cinderella story to die for
Mashable / 28min
Bridgerton has never met a romance trope it didn't love. Season 1 introduced us to the fake relationship-turned-true love of Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Hastings (Regé-Jean Page). Season 2 's Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) ushered in Bridgerton 's swoon-worthy take on enemies-to-lovers, and Season 3 paid off Penelope Featherington (Nicola Cou
Bridgerton season 4 part 1 ending explained: are Benedict and Sophie together, and part 2 predictions for the hit Netflix show
Latest from TechRadar / 45min
Now that Bridgerton season 4 part 1 is on Netflix, we're officially halfway through new episodes. But what does our cliffhanger mean for part 2?
Bridgerton season 4 part 1 review: Benedict might be the catch of the season, but someone else should be instead — and that’s enough to keep me hooked for part 2
Latest from TechRadar / 45min
Someone call Sabrina Carpenter — Benedict is the ultimate manchild in Bridgerton season 4 part 1, but keep watching for another surprise romance.
Deezer makes it easier for rival platforms to take a stance against AI-generated music
TechCrunch / 50min
Last year, Deezer introduced an AI detection tool that automatically tags fully AI-generated music for listeners and removes it from algorithmic and editorial recommendations. The company announced on Thursday that it’s now making the tool available to other streaming platforms in an effort to help address the rise of AI and fraudulent streams, as well […]
Tesla Robotaxi Versus Waymo
Next Big Future / 2h
Tesla is now reporting the paid robotaxi miles in the quarterly. It was about 200,000 miles in December. Tesla now has 500+ cars in Austin and SF Bay Area and is doubling each month (verbally reported as the number of robotaxi and the goal to increase on earnings call). A fleet of 2,000 cars in ... Read more
How to watch Pegula vs. Rybakina online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Pegula vs. Rybakina in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 Australian Open final is calling for Pegula and Rybakina . Both players have looked incredibly impressive on their way to this fascinating semi-final matchup. In fact, neither player has lost a single set. Something has got
How to watch Sabalenka vs. Svitolina online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Sabalenka vs. Svitolina in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Only a handful of players are still in contention to win the 2026 Australian Open . We've reached the semi-final stage of the first Grand Slam of the season, with Sabalenka vs. Svitolina serving up the first game of this round.
Hurdle hints and answers for January 29, 2026
Mashable / 3h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 29, 2026
Mashable / 5h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love painting your face. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up
NYT Strands hints, answers for January 29, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're popular. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's
Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 29, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you have dry skin. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hi
Tesla cuts car models in shift to robots and AI
BBC News / 6h
Multi-billionaire Elon Musk's electric car maker also said its annual revenue had fallen for the first time.
Tesla Completing Not Just a Car Company Transformation
Next Big Future / 6h
Tesla Q4 2025 Earnings Analysis – Most important earnings call in Tesla history – not just for Tesla, but any company – Stock hit $450 briefly, pulled back to $440 post-call – Strong profitability despite 16% fewer deliveries Q3→Q4 – Higher profit margin: 18% → 21% gross margin – Beat expectations: 50¢ vs 44¢ expected ... Read more
Tesla Kills Models S and X
Gizmodo / 6h
Outta here, cars! Tesla has to make room for promises of an automated, robotic future.
‘AI That Understands You’: Mark Zuckerberg Plans to Deepen AI’s Presence in Our Online Lives
33Gizmodo / 6h
"Glasses are the ultimate incarnation of this vision," he added.
Tesla is killing off its Model S and X cars to make robots
79Engadget / 7h
Tesla will “basically stop the production” of its Model S and X electric vehicles next quarter, CEO Elon Musk has announced at the automaker’s earnings call for the 2025 fiscal year. “It’s time to bring the Model S and X program to a end with an honorable discharge, because we’re really moving into a future that’s based on autonomy,” Musk said. You can still buy the vehicles as long as there are
NASA Detects Most Powerful Eruption Ever on Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io
Gizmodo / 7h
The volcanic hot spot is larger than Lake Superior, spewing eruptions six times the total energy of all of the world's power plants.
With Tesla Revenue and Profits Down, Elon Musk Plays Up Safety
52Gizmodo / 8h
On a bleak earnings call, he also said “amazing medical care” is coming.
Tangerine's new SIM-only deals boost data and slash prices on Telstra 5G plans – get 60GB from just AU$15 a month
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Telstra MVNO Tangerine Mobile is offering double data on its 5G SIM plans for a limited time, while also slashing the price in half for the first four months of signing up.
Facebook-owner Meta to nearly double AI spending
23BBC News / 8h
Mark Zuckerberg's spending plans hint at further layoffs and changes within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
MAGA Influencers Are All-In on the Idea That a Politician Would Fake an Assassination Attempt for Sympathy
200+Gizmodo / 8h
"She probably sprayed herself," President Trump said about Rep. lhan Omar of Minnesota.
Meta burned $19 billion on VR last year, and 2026 won’t be any better
39TechCrunch / 8h
The reported financial losses follow a series of layoffs at the VR unit.
Hot Toys’ New ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Figures Show You How It’s Done (Done Done)
Gizmodo / 8h
Netflix's most-watched movie gets a trio of perfectly rendered collectibles aimed at deep-pocketed Huntr/x fans.
Citi Strata Elite Earns American Airlines Miles Faster Than AAdvantage Cards — Has A 100,000 Point Bonus
View from the Wing / 8h
The Citi Strata Elite got a major boost — a 100,000-point welcome offer after $6,000 spend in three months, plus earning rates up to 12X and the only transferable link to American AAdvantage. Add credits that can be double dipped in the first cardmember year, Admirals Club passes, and full travel protections, and Citi’s new flagship card is suddenly a must-watch player in the premium rewards space
Data Centers Are Driving a US Gas Boom
28Wired / 8h
Gas projects in the US pipeline explicitly linked to data centers increased by almost 25 times over the past two years, according to new research from Global Energy Monitor.
Google brings AI Plus to the U.S. with creative tools and shared storage — and it might be the 'just-right' AI subscription deal
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Google has launched its AI Plus subscription in 35 countries, including the U.S., bundling enhanced AI tools, cloud storage, and video generation features.
Halide co-founder joins Apple's design team
Engadget / 8h
Apple picked up an intriguing new member for its design team today in Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of the iPhone camera app Halide. He announced the move today on Threads, adding, "So excited to work with the very best team in the world on my favorite products." The Halide app has caught our eye at Engadget at several points over the years. de With also is co-founder of Lux, which is Halide's p
Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September
BBC News / 9h
Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.
Zuckerberg teases agentic commerce tools and major AI rollout in 2026
46TechCrunch / 9h
Mark Zuckerberg says 2026 will be "a big year for delivering personal super intelligence."
How the 2 Big Celeb Cameos in ‘Wonder Man’ Came About
Gizmodo / 9h
'Matrix' star Joe Pantoliano and 'Frozen' actor Josh Gad both play themselves in the Marvel series.
As an enjoyer of the 3DS original, here are 4 things I want to see from the upcoming Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Nintendo Direct presentation
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
We’re learning more about Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream soon. Here’s everything I hope the upcoming Nintendo Direct shows off for the game.
We 'want to encourage other people in our generation to be the types of people who do not even want to have an AI friend': Appstinence founder on the fight to help people step back from tech and reconnect with real life
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Appstinence Founder Gabriela Nguyen on how the organization is helping people disconnect from addictive apps, platforms, and technologies, and why AI is the fight's next front.
4 Home Assistant actions you should be using in your automations
How-To Geek / 9h
Home Assistant has come a long way since the days when all your automations had to be written in YAML. These days, you can build automations in the automation editor without seeing a single line of code. With so many actions to choose from in the automation editor, it's easy to miss some of the most useful ones.
Meta execs let teens use AI chatbots despite safety warnings, released docs allege
Mashable / 9h
Meta leadership knew that the company's AI companions, referred to as AI characters, could engage in inappropriate and sexual interactions and still launched them without stronger controls, according to new internal documents revealed on Monday (Jan. 28) as part of a lawsuit against the company by the New Mexico attorney general. The communications, sent between Meta safety teams and platform lea
'From biology to black holes, ChatGPT is accelerating research': OpenAI really wants you to use ChatGPT as a research collaborator - and claims 8.4 million messages are sent every week on science and math
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
OpenAI claims ChatGPT handles millions of science and math queries weekly, supporting researchers in complex calculations and experiments.
Southwest’s Earnings Just Dropped — Falling Profits Show The Turnaround Isn’t Working, Cheaper Jet Fuel Kept Them Profitable
View from the Wing / 10h
Southwest’s full-year results are out, and the “turnaround” isn’t showing up where it should: revenue barely grew while net profit slipped versus 2024. The airline stayed in the black largely thanks to cheaper jet fuel (and cost cuts), not because bag fees and other changes delivered the revenue lift Wall Street was promised.
Trump energy department loosens rules on nuclear safety
21TechCrunch / 10h
The new rules apply to nuclear reactors built on Department of Energy property, which includes several currently being developed by startups.
Microsoft gained $7.6B from OpenAI last quarter
25TechCrunch / 10h
Microsoft, one of OpenAI's major investors, is benefiting greatly from the AI lab's growth.
Tesla First Earnings Call Where the Deck Has More AI, Robotaxi Than Car
Next Big Future / 10h
Active FSD subscriptions is a line item in the financials for Tesla. 1.1 million active subscriptions. 3 pages out of 11 pages of the meat of the Tesla deck are now AI, robotaxi FSD pages. 1 page of summary, 4 pages of financials and operational numbers. Really 3 out of 4 pages highlighting what the ... Read more
Tesla is killing off the Model S and Model X
200+TechCrunch / 10h
The company will stop making the pioneering EVs in the second quarter of 2026, CEO Elon Musk announced Wednesday.
Mark Zuckerberg says a future without smart glasses is ‘hard to imagine’
70TechCrunch / 10h
Take Zuckerberg's outlook with a grain of salt. After all, he thought we'd all be hanging out in the metaverse by now.
Mark Zuckerberg says Reality Labs will (eventually) stop losing so much money
23Engadget / 10h
Mark Zuckerberg says there's an end in sight to Reality Labs' years of multibillion-dollar losses following the company's layoffs to the metaverse division earlier this year. The CEO said he expects to "gradually reduce" how much money the company is losing as it doubles down on AI glasses and shifts away from virtual reality. Speaking during Meta's fourth-quarter earnings call, Zuckerberg was cl
Tesla: 2024 was bad, 2025 was worse as profit falls 46 percent
26Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Tesla published its financial results for 2025 this afternoon. If 2024 was a bad year for the electric automaker, 2025 was far worse: For the first time in Tesla's history, revenues fell year over year. A bad quarter Earlier this month , Tesla revealed its sales and production numbers for the fourth quarter of 2025, with a 16 percent decline compared to Q4 2024. Now we know the cost of those lost
Site catering to online criminals has been seized by the FBI
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
RAMP—the predominantly Russian-language online bazaar that billed itself as the “only place ransomware allowed”—had its dark web and clear web sites seized by the FBI as the agency tries to combat the growing scourge threatening critical infrastructure and organizations around the world. Visits to both sites on Wednesday returned pages that said the FBI had taken control of the RAMP domains, whic
Seven things to know about how Apple's Creator Studio subscriptions work
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Apple's new Creator Studio subscription bundle officially launches today , offering access to a wide range of updated professional apps for an all-or-nothing price of $12.99 a month or $129 a year. Teachers and students can get the same apps for $2.99 a month, or $29.99 a year. The bundle includes either access to or enhanced features for a total of 10 Apple apps, though the base versions of seve
Stranded boys struggle to survive in Lord of the Flies trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
BBC One has adapted William Golding's classic 1954 novel Lord of the Flies into a new miniseries and just dropped the first trailer. The book has been adapted for film three times since its publication and also inspired the Emmy-nominated TV series Yellowjackets (renewed for its fourth and final season this year). This BBC miniseries apparently has the support of the Golding family and is expecte
You Can Finally Clean Up Your Mac’s Menu Bar (Without Using Third-Party Software)
Lifehacker / 10h
The Mac menu bar is a bit of a mess. Way too many applications want to put icons in the top-right corner of the screen, and most users only want to see a fraction of those. This is a particular problem on recent MacBooks, where the camera notch blacks out a chunk of space right in the middle of the menu bar. This is why applications for cleaning up the Mac menu bar are so popular—the clutter can
The Super Bowl is the perfect excuse to get an 85-inch TV — save $500 on this TCL TV at Amazon
Mashable / 10h
SAVE 25%: As of Jan. 28, the TCL 85-inch Class QM7K Series Mini LED TV is on sale for $1,497.97, down from $1,999.99 at Amazon. That's a 25% discount, or $502.02 in savings. TCL 85-inch Class QM7K Series Mini LED TV (85QM7K) $1,497.97 at Amazon $1,999.99 Save $502.02 With the Super Bowl just around the corner, it’s arguably the best time of year to look for deals on big screens. If you want to tu
This Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor is at its lowest-ever price on Amazon — save $90
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: The Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 gaming monitor is now down to just $159.99 at Amazon . That's a 36% discount off its regular $249.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Saming 27-inch Odyssey G5 G53F QHD Gaming Monitor $159.99 at Amazon $249.99 Save $90 You don’t usually see a high-refresh QHD gaming monitors from top brands drop to such a low prices, so this Samsung deal is a
Take the fear out of investing with this OpenAI-powered stock tool
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR : Invest wisely and confidently with a lifetime subscription to this OpenAI-powered app, Sterling Stock Picker , now just $55.19 (reg. $486) through Feb. 15. Opens in a new window Credit: Sterling Stock Picker Sterling Stock Picker: Lifetime Subscription $55.19 $486 Save $430.81 Too cautious to invest in the stock market? Being risk-aware shouldn’t bar you from investing — you just need the
Turn your iPhone into your most useful office tool
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR : Scan documents right from your smartphone or tablet with a lifetime subscription to the iScanner App , now just $27.99 with code SCAN through Feb. 15. Opens in a new window Credit: iScanner iScanner App: Lifetime Subscription $27.99 $199.90 Save $171.91 Thanks to our laptops, many of us can work from anywhere. That means our office tools need to travel, too. Since you can’t pack up a clun
James Gunn Told You Once, He’s Told You Again: Robert Pattinson Is Not the DCU’s Batman
25Gizmodo / 10h
Pattinson's Caped Crusader will stay in the Matt Reeves universe, and the DCU's version will be played by someone else.
The Worst People Alive Are Obsessed With Meta’s Video Recording Glasses
Futurism / 10h
There’s something about smart glasses that bring out the worst in people. It’s really no mystery, though: they’re powerful little surveillance devices that let wearers secretly record anyone they’re looking at, uniting tech bros and vapid influencers under the same, obnoxious umbrella. The popularity of wearables like Meta Ray-Bans are quickly reminding us why the slang term “glasshole” was alrea
Audi declares war on ‘giant iPad’ dashboards – as design boss signals return to the analog buttons everyone’s craving
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Audi's design boss sees a return to analog switches and dials for the brand, as massive screens aren't the answer.
Doom Has Come for Nvidia’s Graphics Cards, After All
Gizmodo / 10h
The latest RTX 50-series is hundreds or thousands of dollars more expensive than at launch.
This affordable used Japanese SUV is as reliable as any Toyota
How-To Geek / 10h
If reliability is at the top of your shopping list but you don’t want to pay near-new prices for a Toyota, the used SUV market has a surprising alternative. One affordable Japanese crossover has earned a reputation for dependability that rivals, even matches, what many buyers expect from Toyota’s storied reliability. That makes it a standout choice for budget-minded drivers who want years of trou
Delta orders 31 long-range Airbus jets with an eye on premium seats
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Delta Air Lines has ordered 31 more wide-body Airbus jets to boost its intercontinental fleet. The Atlanta-based carrier added 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s to its orderbook with Airbus on Tuesday, the planemaker said in a statement . Deliveries will begin in 2029. The deal comes amid Delta's heavy investment in its future intercontinental fleet. A number of the long-haul planes it flies today, p
This Samsung Surround Sound System Is 58% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Surround sound systems are not cheap, especially if you want to go for flagship options like Bose, Sonos, or JBL. However, one brand offers a complete surround sound system that is still on-par with the rest as far as quality, but offers a much better bang for your buck—tha
Tesla to invest $2B in Elon Musk’s xAI
TechCrunch / 10h
Elon Musk's AI company xAI disclosed earlier this month it had raised $20 billion.
Elon Musk teases a new image-labeling system for X…we think?
TechCrunch / 10h
Elon Musk says X will begin identifying "manipulated media" but doesn't share details.
The Sea Urchin Apocalypse Is Real, and It Might Be Spreading Globally, Scientists Warn
Gizmodo / 10h
New research has uncovered a mass die-off of sea urchins living in the Canary Islands—one that could signal an ongoing marine pandemic.
Everyone Really Needs to Pump the Brakes on That Viral Moltbot AI Agent
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Gizmodo / 11h
It's all fun and games until every aspect of your life is splashed all over the dark web.
ICE Is Using Palantir’s AI Tools to Sort Through Tips
83Wired / 11h
ICE has been using an AI-powered Palantir system to summarize tips sent to its tipline since last spring, according to a newly released Homeland Security document.
Microsoft Continues to Spend Big on A.I. While Profit Jumps 60%
NYT > Technology / 11h
The company said on Wednesday that revenue in the most recent quarter was $81.3 billion, but its share price dropped more than 7 percent in after-hours trading.
SpaceX is coming to the public markets, and secondaries are already on fire
TechCrunch / 11h
paceX is reportedly lining up four major Wall Street banks for a 2026 IPO that could provide the reset the market needs. The company just completed a tender offer at an $800 billion valuation, and secondary market demand is through the roof. If SpaceX goes public anywhere near its rumored $1.5 trillion valuation, it could trigger an IPO cascade for other late-stage unicorns like OpenAI, Stripe, an
Watch out: hackers are hijacking Microsoft Teams messages to try and get access to your emails - here's what you need to look out for
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Hackers exploit Microsoft Teams by sending obfuscated invitations and fraudulent billing messages to access emails across multiple global industries.
Tesla Q4 Earnings Call, Microsoft and Meta Earnings
Next Big Future / 11h
Tesla has an earnings call today. Gross profit was over $5.0 billion versus consensus at $4.15 billion. Tesla is trading up 2-3% in after hours on the earnings deck. 3 pages out of 11 pages of the meat of the Tesla deck are now AI, robotaxi, FSD pages. 1 page of summary, 4 pages of ... Read more
Everything coming to HBO Max in February 2026
How-To Geek / 11h
There's so much going on in February in entertainment that I don't even know where to begin. Not only are we up against the day of sugar highs—i.e., Valentine's Day—but we also have awards season and the 2026 Winter Olympic Games to contend with. That's not affecting HBO Max , though, which is gearing up for a hot and heavy month, according to its latest list of everything coming to the platform
Astronomers share new insights about the early universe via the Webb Space Telescope
Engadget / 11h
Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have found a galaxy that is offering new data about the early stages of the universe's existence. The latest discovery shared by astronomers is about a bright galaxy dubbed MoM-z14. According to the team, this galaxy existed 280 million years after the Big Bang. The sounds like a long time, but in the context of the universe's estimated 13.8 billio
Meta Forecasts Spending of at Least $115 Billion This Year
NYT > Technology / 11h
That would be a major jump from $72 billion last year, as the tech giant aims to compete in the artificial intelligence race.
Moltbot (Formerly Clawdbot) Already Has a Malware Problem
Lifehacker / 11h
Moltbot (formerly known as Clawdbot) is the most viral AI product I've seen in a while. The personal AI assistant runs locally and connects via a chat app, like WhatsApp or iMessage. Once you give Moltbot access to your entire device, it can do things on that device for you. This the sort of thing that excites agentic AI pioneers, but worries privacy and security enthusiasts like myself. And inde
AI security startup Outtake raises $40M from Iconiq, Satya Nadella, Bill Ackman, and other big names
TechCrunch / 11h
Outtake makes an agentic cybersecurity platform to help enterprises detect identity fraud. Its angel investors read like a who's who of tech industry names.
‘Arco’ Is as Close to an Instant Animated Classic as It Gets
Gizmodo / 11h
Neon's sci-fi animated feature features the voices of Natalie Portman and Mark Ruffalo and is playing in theaters now.
Visa Adds Trump Accounts Cash Back Credit Card Rewards Feature
52One Mile at a Time / 11h
President Trump has announced that Visa cash back credit card rewards can soon be deposited into Trump Accounts, thanks to a new platform. Say what now?! Visa partners with Trump on credit card rewards Today, Trump announced Visa is creating a new platform that will allow credit card holders to deposit their cash back rewards directly into Trump Accounts. Here’s how Trump explained this developme
Tesla profit tanked 46% in 2025
200+TechCrunch / 11h
The company's sales fell for a second year in a row, as Tesla looks to AI and robotics, including a new $2 billion investment in CEO Elon Musk's company xAI.
ServiceNow inks another AI partnership, this time with Anthropic
TechCrunch / 11h
ServiceNow partners with Anthropic just a week after announcing a partnership with OpenAI as the company takes a multi-model approach.
Google Fiber is about to get a huge speed boost, for free
How-To Geek / 11h
While most people are happy with 1 Gig internet speeds, if they even get that, Google isn't, and wants to give faster speeds to all of its Fiber customers. Today, the company announced that GFiber's cheapest Core 1 Gig plan will triple to 3 Gig in select cities, and it'll still be only $70 per month. Whoa!
Tesla Profit Slumps, but Investors May Not Care
NYT > Technology / 11h
The automaker also said it would invest $2 billion in xAI, the artificial intelligence company controlled by its C.E.O., Elon Musk, and stop making the two oldest models in its lineup.
Court Filing Reveals Something Very Nasty About Mark Zuckerberg
26Futurism / 11h
Mark Zuckerberg has been accused of doing many seedy things on behalf of Meta’s bottom line, but the latest allegations may blow the rest out of the water. According to internal Meta emails and messages filed in a New Mexico state court case which were made public this week, Zuckerberg himself signed off on allowing minors to access Meta’s AI chatbot companions, even though the company’s safety r
SpaceX sends list of demands to US states giving broadband grants to Starlink
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
SpaceX has made a new set of demands on state governments that would ensure Starlink receives federal grant money even when residents don't purchase Starlink broadband service. SpaceX said it will provide "all necessary equipment" to receive broadband "at no cost to subscribers requesting service," which will apparently eliminate the up-front hardware fee for Starlink equipment. But SpaceX isn't
Angry Norfolk residents lose lawsuit to stop Flock license plate scanners
23Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A federal judge in Virginia ruled Tuesday that the City of Norfolk’s use of nearly 200 automated license plate readers (ALPRs) from Flock is constitutional and can continue, dismissing the entire case just days before a bench trial was set to begin. The case, Schmidt v. City of Norfolk , was originally filed in October 2024 by two Virginians who claimed that their rights were violated when the Fl
Stop paying the 'Samsung Tax': Why off-brand SSDs are the smart move
How-To Geek / 11h
At a time when SSDs are already wildly overpriced and getting worse by the minute, is now really the time to pay extra for brand tax?
February’s PS Plus Monthly Games include Undisputed and Subnautica: Below Zero
Engadget / 11h
We’ve somehow almost reached the end of January already, which means it’s time for Sony to divulge the list of PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for February . They are Undisputed , Subnautica: Below Zero, Ultros and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown . If you have a PS Plus subscription on any tier, you can claim these starting on February 3. After claiming them, these games will stay in your library as l
New polling suggests Americans remain bullish on travel for 2026, but there are clouds on the horizon
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Our annual survey of travel sentiment holds a few surprises in 2026. When 2025 began, airlines were warning of a drop in bookings — especially in the back of the plane. That led to profitability concerns or schedule reductions from major U.S. carriers. But in the end, 2025 turned out to be a pretty good year for airlines and the travel industry as a whole, despite a steep drop in international vi
Emirates and Marriott to debut first-ever Ritz-Carlton Lodge this year — and it's all-inclusive
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Marriott International, in partnership with Emirates, will open the first-ever Ritz-Carlton Lodge later this year in Australia's stunning Blue Mountains, marking a milestone for the luxury hotel brand and a new way to use Marriott Bonvoy points. The 40-room Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge is expected to open in mid-2026 in partnership with the Dubai-based airline, according to Emirat
South Carolina Measles Outbreak Becomes America’s Largest in 25 Years
31Gizmodo / 11h
Thanks, anti-vaxxers.
Aer Lingus Officially Cancels Manchester Transatlantic Flights, Blames Employees
40One Mile at a Time / 11h
A few weeks ago, I covered how Aer Lingus announced that it might end transatlantic flying out of the United Kingdom, which was an unusual announcement (airlines usually announce what they’re going to do, not what they might do). Well, there’s now an update, and the decision has been finalized, and this is officially happening. Aer Lingus cuts long haul Manchester flying In late 2021, Irish flag
Now that's a team-up: Samsung and Nvidia expected to join forces to feature 'revolutionary' HBM4 memory modules in upcoming Vera Rubin hardware
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Samsung and Nvidia coordinate HBM4 memory and Rubin accelerators, emphasizing integration, production timing, and memory bandwidth for AI infrastructure deployments.
This Wonderful DIY Lego Typewriter Does What Lego Couldn’t
Gizmodo / 12h
When you absolutely have to type a letter using Lego, accept no substitutes.
Patreon creators have to switch to subscription billing by November, thanks to Apple
Engadget / 12h
Patreon creators will need to make some changes soon, thanks to Apple. On Wednesday, Patreon said Apple has renewed its requirement that all Patreon creators must move to subscription billing. The deadline to do so is November 1, 2026. Patreon's blog post announcing the change made it clear that it had no other choice. "We strongly disagree with this decision," the company wrote. "Creators need c
Luminar sale approved despite last-minute mystery bid
TechCrunch / 12h
An unidentified bidder submitted a Hail Mary offer that was "substantially higher" than the winning bid at auction. Founder Austin Russell has been circling a bid, but it's not clear he was behind it.
Creator Khaby Lame just sold a stake in his brand for $975 million
43Mashable / 12h
Khaby Lame, the most-followed creator on TikTok , has sold a controlling stake in his core business to Rich Sparkle Holdings in a deal that values the company at roughly $975 million, marking one of the largest and most ambitious efforts yet to turn creator influence into a full-scale commercial platform. SEE ALSO: The Mashable 101: The creators shaping the internet in 2025 Under the agreement, R
Here’s the Company That Sold DHS ICE’s Notorious Face Recognition App
100+Wired / 12h
Immigration agents have used Mobile Fortify to scan the faces of countless people in the US—including many citizens.
Netflix Might Be Back on the ‘Gundam’ Movie, Again
Gizmodo / 12h
After its own plans for a live-action take on the iconic mecha anime fell apart, the streamer could be back on board to distribute Legendary's reworked plans for 'Gundam.'
The Doomsday Clock Is Now 85 Seconds to Midnight. Here’s What That Means
40Wired / 12h
Catastrophic risks are increasing, cooperation is declining, and swift action is needed from global leaders to correct course.
You can make a self-hosted AI server with LM Studio 0.4.0
How-To Geek / 12h
LM Studio is one of the best tools for running generative AI models locally on your computer, giving you something comparable to ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or Google Gemini without using cloud services. Now, LM Studio 0.4.0 has arrived with an overhauled interface and new options for self-hosted servers.
Delivery Robot Gets Stuck on Train Tracks, Gets Obliterated by Locomotive
Futurism / 12h
An autonomous delivery robot got completely atomized by a locomotive after it decided to take a breather on a stretch of train tracks in Miami, in yet another example of how self-driving machines can struggle to navigate urban environments. Footage of the incident, which took place January 15, shows the robot sitting motionless on the tracks, seemingly making no attempt to get out of the way as t
Samsung Galaxy S26 will have ‘pixel level’ privacy feature, Samsung confirms
Mashable / 12h
Samsung is cooking up a fresh new privacy feature for the next Galaxy phones. The company announced in a pretty vague blog post that it's getting ready to show off new security functions that work "at a pixel level" for Galaxy phones in the near future. We don't have a strict date for when we'll learn more yet, but the smart money would be on the next Galaxy Unpacked event, which is rumored to ta
What is the release date for Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 9 on Starz?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
After last week's shock death, Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 9 could be the calm before the finale storm. But when does it air on Starz?
SpaceX Won’t Go Public Until the Planets Literally Align, Sources Say
Gizmodo / 12h
Elon Musk’s aerospace company is reportedly targeting a mid-June IPO because there will be a spectacular planetary alignment that month. Yes, really.
This RAV4 Hybrid rival offers Lexus levels of luxury for less
How-To Geek / 12h
In a segment where efficiency and refinement both matter, one hybrid SUV is carving out a niche by offering surprising levels of luxury without the luxury price tag. While the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is often the go-to choice for buyers seeking fuel savings and utility, this rival delivers a more upscale interior, refined ride quality, and premium touches that put it closer in feel to a Lexus, yet it
US cyber defense chief accidentally uploaded secret government info to ChatGPT
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Alarming critics, the acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Madhu Gottumukkala, accidentally uploaded sensitive information to a public version of ChatGPT last summer, Politico reported. According to "four Department of Homeland Security officials with knowledge of the incident," Gottumukkala's uploads of sensitive CISA contracting documents triggered mul
Why reviving the shuttered Anthem is turning out tougher than expected
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
On January 12, EA shut down the official servers for Anthem , making Bioware's multiplayer sci-fi adventure completely unplayable for the first time since its troubled 2019 launch . Last week, though, the Anthem community woke up to a new video showing the game at least partially loading on what appears to be a simulated background server. The people behind that video—and the Anthem revival proje
When and Where to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics, Based on Your Obsession Level
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The 2026 Winter Olympics will kick off in Milano Cortina, Italy, beginning on Friday, Feb. 6. With more than 3,200 hours of winter sports coverage spread across broadcast, cable, and digital streaming platforms, finding what you want to watch can feel like a full-time job. So here's where and when you can watch the Olympics. Watching the Olympics
From Alaska to Zambia, these are the 10 best places to visit in March 2026
23The Points Guy Articles / 12h
By the time March rolls around, I'm ready for new adventures. The holidays are far in the rearview mirror, and I'm longing for more daylight and warmer temperatures. Luckily, most of the world feels
