What to Do If ICE Invades Your Neighborhood
26Wired / 58min
With federal agents storming the streets of American communities, there’s no single right way to approach this dangerous moment. But there are steps you can take to stay safe—and have an impact.
Tesla launches Model Y with seven seats in the U.S., but not the one you want
Mashable / 1h
Tesla's Model Y in the U.S. can now be bought with a third row of seats – but this is not the larger, six-seater Model Y L that the company is selling in China. Instead, the third row of seats, which is a $2,500 option for the Tesla Model Y Premium and Performance trims, has simply been squeezed into the current Model Y's trunk. Yes, it brings the total number of seats in the Model Y to seven, bu
Proton's Lumo AI chatbot now has an encrypted space for your projects
Engadget / 28min
Proton’s latest update for Lumo , its privacy-focused chatbot, introduces a feature called Projects. It’s a dedicated and encrypted space for tasks that you know you’ll access again and again over an extended period of time, such as papers you’ll have to work on the whole semester or plans for a big trip you’re taking later this year. Lumo will remember and keep all the information and all the fi
Jon Stewart summarises the current state of the world in 20 minutes
Mashable / 9min
The world, as Jon Stewart describes it in his latest Daily Show monologue, is currently "a confusing, dark place." In the 20-minute video above, the host unpacks recent events, from ICE's fatal shooting of 37-year-old woman Renee Good in Minneapolis to Trump's attack on Venezuela and threats to Greenland . "In America today, Donald Trump is the sun — and if you revolve around him and worship him
Call of Duty might just be about to drop on Nintendo Switch 2 according to a new leak
Latest from TechRadar / 21min
A recent leak suggests that the Call of Duty series is set to arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in the near future.
A modern head-fi great is bringing out planar magnetic headphones with huge drivers and an even bigger frequency range — and yet the headband might be the coolest part
Latest from TechRadar / 29min
Moondrop's new planar magnetic headphones feature 100mm drivers and a 3D-printed headband
Nintendo president says the increasing cost of RAM is 'something we must monitor closely', but says there is no 'immediate impact on earnings' where the Switch 2 is concerned
Latest from TechRadar / 29min
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa says the company is monitoring the increase in RAM pricing and memory shortage within the industry, but wouldn't comment on whether the issue could affect the Switch 2 price tag.
Trump Declared a Space Race With China. The US Is Losing
Wired / 29min
If you want to put people back on the moon, don’t gut the agency in charge of getting them there.
Pining to revisit The Division's snowy New York? You might be in luck as — for some reason — a Definitive Edition appears to be on the way
Latest from TechRadar / 44min
The Division Definitive Edition appears to be real, but I'm baffled as to why Ubisoft would even bother, especially with recent performance patches.
The Sony QD-OLED 77-inch Bravia XR A95L TV is down to its best-ever price at Amazon — save over $1,500
Mashable / 45min
SAVE OVER $1,500: As of Jan. 13, the Sony QD-OLED 77-inch Bravia XR A95L TV is on sale for $3,498 at Amazon. This is $1,501.99 off its list price of $4,999.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony QD-OLED 77 inch Bravia XR A95L Series 4K TV $3,498 at Amazon $4,999.99 Save $1,501.99 With so many great TV shows and movies coming out this year, and with the Super Bowl on the horizon, now is an ex
The Jackery HomePower 3000 power station is over $1,000 off at Amazon
Mashable / 45min
SAVE $1,400: As of Jan. 13, the Jackery HomePower 3000 is on sale for $1,098.99 at Amazon. That's a 56% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery HomePower 3000 $1,098.99 at Amazon $2,499 Save $1,400.01 Portable power stations are essential. If you end up in a situation without power, they can be a real lifesaver. And if you've been looking for a model that can pow
Upgrade your gaming setup with the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 — $250 off at Amazon
Mashable / 45min
SAVE $250: As of Jan. 13, the Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 is on sale for $749.99 at Amazon. That's a 25% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 $749.99 at Amazon $999.99 Save $250 Good gaming equipment can transform your experience, and if you've been looking for the perfect gear to upgrade your current setup, we think you'll love this latest A
How to qualify for the new and exclusive Lego Mini Pokémon Center
Mashable / 45min
TL;DR: Lego Insiders can exchange Insiders points for the Mini Pokémon Center . Points are available to redeem from Feb. 27, while stocks last. Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Mini Pokémon Center Only available as a Lego Insiders Reward The release of the first-ever Lego Pokémon sets has naturally caused a stir. Whether or not you like what you see, you just know that these sets are going to s
Have an Irish passport? A botched software update could stop you from traveling
Latest from TechRadar / 51min
The Irish passport is one of the strongest, but this botched software update might stop you from traveling.
I've found 16 standing desks under $100 to transform your home office for less
Latest from TechRadar / 58min
Save on these height-adjustable desks for your WFH workspace.
Best Baby Gear (2026): Baby Monitors, Strollers, Crib Mattresses
Wired / 1h
From baby monitors and sound machines to smart bassinets and car seats, here’s the baby tech we’ve tested and recommend.
A tale of two robot vacuums with arms: How the Dreame Cyber 10 could beat the Roborock Saros Z70
Mashable / 1h
Of all of the new robot vacuums from CES 2026 , Dreame probably has the most diverse batch. The two newest Dreame models that are available now, the Aqua10 Ultra Roller from August and the X60 Max Ultra that's open for preorders, offer exciting yet expected upgrades in the cleaning power department. But we were also formally introduced to the Dreame Cyber 10 Ultra: the fully-realized version of D
Ive tested a lot of headphones, but I cant stray from the Bose QuietComforts
Mashable / 1h
One of the first pairs of headphones I tested for Mashable was the Bose QuietComfort Ultras , the gold standard for the brand. They serve all-day comfort with stellar audio quality. By the time I got around to testing Bose's more affordable QuietComfort headphones, I wasn't expecting much, and certainly not to find my all-time favorite headphones . I've had the Bose QuietComfort headphones for ov
A new Heated Rivalry book is on the way — preorder Unrivaled by Rachel Reid now
Mashable / 1h
Riding the runaway success of Heated Rivalry , Rachel Reid is returning fans to the ice: The bestselling author announced that the next installment in her Game Changers series — reuniting beloved rivals-turned-lovers Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander — will be released Sept. 29, 2026. The novel, titled Unrivaled , had its cover revealed exclusively by People , which reported that the seventh entry
Give your old PC a fresh start with this Microsoft bundle
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Upgrade an old PC with The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows and Windows 11 Pro Bundle , now just $39.97 (reg. $418.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle $39.97 $418.99 Save $379.02 In need of a 2026 productivity boost? The Ultimate Microsoft Office Profession
Which streaming services offer free trials in 2026?
Mashable / 1h
I think I speak for everyone when I say that streaming prices are getting out of hand. Every year, the monthly fees go up , as does the number of services you need to watch the shows and movies you love. Fortunately, a good chunk of these streamers will let you test the water before diving in and paying full price for their service. These trials give you the opportunity to sample the streaming li
Everything You Need to Know About Importing a Chinese Smartphone
Wired / 1h
The top Chinese smartphones are innovation-packed spec beasts, but it’s not always a good idea to import from the East.
You can now claim a free Arc Raiders reward as the game soars past 12 million total players worldwide since launch — here’s how to get the Golden Raider Tool
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Arc Raiders has surpassed 12 million players across all players. To celebrate, players can now login to claim a free Golden Raider Tool reward.
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 13, 2026
Mashable / 1h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 13, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know west coast schools. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each ne
NYT Pips hints, answers for January 13, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you
US Senators call on Apple and Google to ban X and Grok from app stores amid image-generation controversy
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
US Senators have told Apple and Google to take action over Grok creating explicit images of women and children.
How to watch Tell Me Lies season 3 online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Can Lucy and Stephen get things back on track after rekindling their relationship? Here’s how you can watch Tell Me Lies season 3 online and from anywhere.
Mattel reveals first autistic Barbie, complete with fidget spinner
Mashable / 2h
Mattel has launched its first ever autistic Barbie, the latest addition to its diverse Barbie Fashionistas collection . Designed in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), the new Barbie is intended to reflect real autistic people's experiences, with Mattel stating that it "invites more children to see themselves represented" in the doll. "Barbie has always strived to reflect
Tell Me Lies season 3 makes Lucy and Stephen a total yawnfest — but one budding new romance could soon be dangerous
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Turns out, we've waited two years to be reminded how awful Lucy and Stephen are together – but Tell Me Lies season 3 episodes 1 and 2 has also casually dropped a potential new bombshell into the mix.
Hurdle hints and answers for January 13, 2026
Mashable / 6h
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
How to watch Newcastle United vs. Man City online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Newcastle United vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a lot of trophies up for grabs in the domestic football season. The EFL Cup doesn't have the same history or prestige as the FA Cup or Premier League, but at this late stage, you can expect all the remaining teams to g
Meta-backed Hupo finds growth after pivot to AI sales coaching from mental wellness
23TechCrunch / 7h
Hupo, backed by Meta, pivoted from mental wellness to AI sales coaching for banks and insurers, and secured a $10M Series A led by DST Global
Aussies are flocking to high-speed NBN plans – here’s how to join them and the plans to get
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
It's been 4 months since NBN Co launched a series of upgraded speed tiers and, judging by the number of new sign ups, they're proving a bit hit with Australian customers.
Chase Sues Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot—$11,078 United Credit Card Debt, 17 Months Without a Payment
25View from the Wing / 7h
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is being sued by JPMorgan Chase over an unpaid United MileagePlus credit card balance of $11,078—after 17 months without a payment. If the allegation sounds familiar, it’s because the same mix of arrogance and mismanagement defined her time in office. Continue reading ...
Trump Claims He and Microsoft Have a Solution for AI-Related Utility Price Spikes
100+Gizmodo / 7h
Is Microsoft… going to subsidize our utility bills?
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 13, 2026
Mashable / 8h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love game night. 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 some hin
NYT Strands hints, answers for January 13, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love a quick meal. 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.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 13, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love Cajun food. 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
ChatGPT Killed a Man After OpenAI Brought Back “Inherently Dangerous” GPT-4o, Lawsuit Claims
22Futurism / 9h
A new lawsuit against OpenAI alleges that ChatGPT caused the death of a 40-year-old Colorado man named Austin Gordon, who took his life after extensive and deeply emotional interactions with the chatbot. The complaint, filed today in California, claims that GPT-4o — a version of the chatbot now tied to a climbing number of user safety and wrongful death lawsuits — manipulated Gordon into a fatal
Anthropic launches Cowork, a Claude Code-like for general computing
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Anthropic's agentic tool Claude Code has been an enormous hit with some software developers and hobbyists, and now the company is bringing that modality to more general office work with a new feature called Cowork . Built on the same foundations as Claude Code and baked into the macOS Claude desktop app, Cowork allows users to give Claude access to a specific folder on their computer and then giv
AI Images Create Confusion as Real Gang of Monkeys Roams St. Louis
Gizmodo / 10h
Police have patrolled the area based on reports of sightings, but the monkeys still haven't been found.
These super cheap noise-cancelling headphones boast a 110-hour battery, but I still can't recommend them — here's why
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
I tested these ultra-cheap noise cancelling headphones from Tribit, and they prove that a low price doesn’t mean you’re getting high value for money.
Score the Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Booster Box for under market value
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 37%: As of Jan. 12, you can get the Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Play Booster Box on sale for $132.98 at Amazon. That's a 37% discount off its $209.79 list price and $76.72 in savings. Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Play Booster Box (30 Packs) $132.98 at Amazon $209.70 Save $76.72 Bringing the entire Final Fantasy saga to your tabletop usually comes with a pretty steep "collector
Tracking Insider Trading on Polymarket Is Turning Into a Business of Its Own
Gizmodo / 11h
Insider trading on prediction markets is lucrative. Finding and copying said insider trading, also.
Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
BBC News / 11h
More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
New Proposed Legislation Would Let Self-Driving Cars Operate in New York State
Wired / 11h
New York governor Kathy Hochul says she will propose a new law allowing limited autonomous vehicle pilots in smaller cities. Full-blown services could be next.
OpenAI buys tiny health records startup Torch for, reportedly, $100M
36TechCrunch / 11h
AI health records startup Torch will be using its tech for OpenAI's new ChatGPT Health, according to co-founder Ilya Abyzov.
Hands-on with Bee, Amazon’s latest AI wearable
20TechCrunch / 11h
We tried Amazon's new AI wearable Bee. It's not for pro users yet, but more features are expected this year.
Framework increases Desktop prices by up to $460 due to RAM crisis
Engadget / 11h
Computer brand Framework has hiked the prices on RAM for its Desktop systems and Mainframes in response to rising costs with its suppliers. Compared with when the Desktops were announced , the 32GB and 64GB options each cost $40 more, but its 128GB variation now costs an extra $460. The current pricing for machines is $1,139 for 32GB, $1,639 for 64GB or $2,459 for 128GB. Since the company began a
Microsoft Is Finally Retiring Its Free Scanner App (but There Are Alternatives)
Lifehacker / 11h
Nothing lasts forever. Devices lose support, standards are replaced, and software becomes obsolete. So it is with Microsoft Lens, whose days are numbered. Keen observers have known about this since August , when Microsoft first announced that Lens would be retired in September and removed from app stores in November. That obviously didn't happen, as the company adjusted the deadline to Dec. 15, w
Plucky startup Bolt Graphics still wants to use RISC-V to compete with Nvidia, AMD in AI and beyond — and given CUDA's port on RISC-V, there may be something there
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Bolt Graphics is betting on RISC-V and CUDA compatibility to challenge Nvidia and AMD with a radically different GPU design focused on AI and rendering.
Amazon is giving Prime Members over $200 worth of free games — including multiple Fallout titles
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
There are loads of great games up for grabs if you're an Amazon Prime member.
My First Time Visiting A Hyatt Globalist Lounge: Good Or Bad For Elites?
One Mile at a Time / 11h
During my recent stay at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley (which I’ll be reviewing shortly), I discovered something that I don’t think I’ve ever seen before, in all of my years as a World of Hyatt Globalist member… though maybe I’m forgetting something? The Grand Hyatt Deer Valley’s unique(ish) Globalist Lounge As most OMAAT readers probably know, many hotels have club lounges , which can be accessed
You can now reserve a hotel room on the Moon for $250,000
26Ars Technica - All content / 12h
A company called GRU Space publicly announced its intent to construct a series of increasingly sophisticated habitats on the Moon, culminating in a hotel inspired by the Palace of the Fine Arts in San Francisco. On Monday, the company invited those interested in a berth to plunk down a deposit between $250,000 and $1 million, qualifying them for a spot on one of its early lunar surface missions i
Paramount sues WBD over Netflix deal. WBD says Paramount’s price is still inadequate.
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Paramount Skydance escalated its hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) today by filing a lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court against WBD, declaring its intention to fight Netflix’s acquisition. In December, WBD agreed to sell its streaming and movie businesses to Netflix for $82.7 billion. The deal would see WBD’s Global Networks division, comprised of WBD's legacy cable networks, s
Sony's Flagship Portable Speaker Is $110 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Sony might be better known for its headphones, but it also makes decent speakers. Its latest flagship portable speaker is the ULT Field 5 , which launched along with the ULT Field t and ULT Tower 9 last spring , all made to be portable and rugged. This speaker falls between
9 CES 2026 highlights for those catching up on the best, weirdest, and wildest gadgets
Mashable / 12h
CES is never subtle, and 2026 was no exception. The annual tech showcase in Las Vegas offers genuine glimpses of where consumer technology is headed, alongside futuristic concepts that exist solely because someone figured out how to make them. SEE ALSO: CES 2026: Capture video with the AI-tracking, subscription-free XbotGo Falcon Over the week, Mashable reporters fanned out across the showroom fl
This comfortable and customizable keyboard lets you work from anywhere
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Type in total comfort with the Keychron K3 QMK Wireless Mechanical Keyboard , on sale now for $74.99 (reg. $94.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Keychron Keychron K3 QMK Wireless Mechanical Keyboard - RGB Backlight $74.99 $94.99 Save $20 Whether you have a desktop set up at a desk in your home office or you work anywhere on your laptop, what you type on matters. The Keychron K3 QMK Wirele
Do your taxes early and start 2026 stress-free
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Tackle your taxes early with this H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe and State 2025 for Windows and Mac online code , on sale now for just $49.99 (reg. $59.99). Opens in a new window Credit: H&R Block H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe + State 2025 for Windows/Mac [Online Code] $49.99 $59.99 Save $10 Want to kick off 2026 feeling super productive? This deal for H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe and Stat
Claude just joined your healthcare team — and might be ready to help your doctor help you
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Anthropic’s Claude is entering healthcare with new tools that help patients understand their medical data and ease administrative burdens for providers.
Minnesota Sues to Stop ICE ‘Invasion’
400+Wired / 12h
The state of Minnesota, along with the Twin Cities, have sued the US government and several officials to halt the flood of agents carrying out an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation.
Meta Reportedly Cutting About 1,500 VR and AR Jobs Amid Renewed Push to Become an AI Juggernaut
Gizmodo / 12h
AI infrastructure will provides Meta with a "strategic advantage," Zuckerberg said. He once said almost the exact same thing about the metaverse.
I’m Claiming Stellan Skarsgård’s Golden Globe for ‘Andor’
55Gizmodo / 12h
The incredible 'Star Wars' show has been largely snubbed this award season, but one of its stars hasn't.
New push would cap credit card interest rates at 10%: Here's what we know
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
The credit card industry went into high gear over the weekend following a social media post from President Donald Trump calling for a 10% cap on interest rates. This mirrors a pledge he made on the campaign trail, and it also aligns with a pair of proposed bills in Congress (one in the Senate and the other in the House ) — though neither of these bills has seen any additional action since being r
Hobby GitHub repo shows Linus Torvalds vibe codes (sometimes)
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Linux and Git creator Linus Torvalds' latest hobby project contains code that was "basically written by vibe coding," but you shouldn't read that to mean that Torvalds is embracing that approach for anything and everything. Torvalds sometimes works on a small hobby project over holiday breaks. Last year, he made guitar pedals. This year, he did some work on AudioNoise, which he calls "another sil
Verizon to stop automatic unlocking of phones as FCC ends 60-day unlock rule
24Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The Federal Communications Commission is letting Verizon lock phones to its network for longer periods, eliminating a requirement to unlock handsets 60 days after they are activated on its network. The change will make it harder for people to switch from Verizon to other carriers. The FCC today granted Verizon's petition for a waiver of the 60-day unlocking requirement. While the waiver is in eff
Google removes some AI health summaries after investigation finds “dangerous” flaws
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
On Sunday, Google removed some of its AI Overviews health summaries after a Guardian investigation found people were being put at risk by false and misleading information. The removals came after the newspaper found that Google's generative AI feature delivered inaccurate health information at the top of search results, potentially leading seriously ill patients to mistakenly conclude they are in
Judge: Trump violated Fifth Amendment by ending energy grants in only blue states
58Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The Trump administration violated the Fifth Amendment when canceling billions of dollars in environmental grants for projects in "blue states" that didn't vote for him in the last election, a judge ruled Monday. Trump's blatant discrimination came on the same day as
