TikTok US venture to collect precise user location data
100+BBC News / 15min
Details on the expanded access to location information was published in a new privacy policy for the popular social media app.
Synthesia hits $4B valuation, lets employees cash out
TechCrunch / 33min
British startup Synthesia, whose AI platform helps companies create interactive training videos, has raised a $200 million Series E round of funding that brings its valuation to $4 billion — up from $2.1 billion just a year ago.
NYT Pips hints, answers for January 26, 2026
Mashable / 7min
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
One of our favorite low-cost mini PCs has been given a major upgrade that makes it even more appealing - and you can get an extra discount now, if you act fast
Latest from TechRadar / 26min
Geekom’s A5 Pro mini-PC swaps Ryzen 7 for Ryzen 5, supports up to 64 GB RAM, and offers multiple storage options.
What is the release date and launch time for Marvel's Wonder Man on Disney+?
Latest from TechRadar / 33min
Here's when you can watch Wonder Man, the next Marvel TV show to come to Disney+.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 26, 2026
Mashable / 37min
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you remember your childhood games. 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 e
Intel’s Panther Lake Chips Aren’t Just Good—They Beat Apple's M5
Wired / 1h
I’ve tested two laptops powered by Panther Lake—pitting them head-to-head against laptops with Apple Silicon—and Intel has finally scored a much-needed win with the Core Ultra Series 3.
Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports
BBC News / 2h
Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.
Hurdle hints and answers for January 26, 2026
Mashable / 4h
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
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms doesnt have an elaborate title sequence. Heres why.
Mashable / 5h
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is already bucking Game of Thrones ' tradition in several big ways. Unlike its predecessors, Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon , A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms doesn't feature dragons or scheming for the Iron Throne . As episode 2 reveals, it's also missing another Game of Thrones series staple: an elaborate title sequence. SEE ALSO: 'A Knight of the Seven Kin
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 2 has the perfect Dunk and Egg exchange
Mashable / 5h
While the Game of Thrones universe has always had moments of comedy thrown in amongst the betrayal, incest, and murder, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms takes Westeros' comic streak into uncharted territory. Episode 1 had that gloriously disgusting phlegm scene , and while there are many amusing moments in episode 2, a conversation between Dunk (Peter Claffey) and Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) is probabl
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 26, 2026
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a film buff. 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 hint
NYT Strands hints, answers for January 26, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're always a wine drinker. 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 a
Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 26, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're unusual. 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 hints
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on January 26
Mashable / 6h
It’s almost a new lunar phase, with the Moon one night away from the First Quarter. This means that just under half of the Moon is illuminated tonight. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Monday, Jan. 26, the Moon phase is First Quarter. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide , 54% of the Moon will be lit up tonight. Half of the Moon is illuminated tonight, so there's plenty surface area to look for
Andrew Tate Melts Down Over Delta “First Class” — He Tried To Flex, Then Whined Like A Rookie Traveler
View from the Wing / 9h
Andrew Tate tried to flex about skipping a private jet before boarding Delta “first class” en route to Emirates—and then posted a rant acting shocked by what he got. The irony is the point: his brand is competence and winning, but he’s melting down over a basic travel decision that any frequent flyer would understand, turning a status signal into a public self-own.
This founder cracked firefighting — now he’s creating an AI gold mine
TechCrunch / 10h
The nozzle is just the beginning – what company founder Sunny Sethi calls "the muscle on the ground.”
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Mashable / 10h
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ChatGPT is pulling answers from Elon Musk’s Grokipedia
20TechCrunch / 10h
Information from the conservative-leaning, AI-generated encyclopedia developed by Elon Musk’s xAI is beginning to appear in answers from ChatGPT.
The new Plex app makes its most underrated feature almost impossible to use
How-To Geek / 11h
I use Plex almost every day, and I’ve noticed several massive “improvements” over the last year. While I’m happy with most of the changes, one of my favorite features—and very underrated—was on the wrong end of them. Allow me to explain.
It Turns Out Crypto’s Stablecoin Adoption is Around 1% of Previous Estimates
40Gizmodo / 11h
There are tons of raw blockchain transfers, but few could be considered "payments."
Science fiction writers, Comic-Con say goodbye to AI
TechCrunch / 11h
Some of the major players in science fiction and pop culture are taking firmer stances against generative AI.
More Than A Third Of US Flights Were Canceled Today — Still Not A Record, But Northeast Hubs Hit 90%+
View from the Wing / 11h
More than a third of U.S. departing flights were already canceled today, with Washington and New York airports effectively wiped out and Philadelphia near total shutdown. It’s not a record—pandemic-era schedule cuts were even worse—but the airline-by-airline data shows how quickly cancellations are cascading, and Monday’s schedule is already starting to unravel too.
Flight Cancellations Hit Record High As Winter Storm Rages On
Gizmodo / 11h
Arctic cold is upending transportation across North America.
Outside Parties is the creepiest Playdate game yet, and I'm kind of obsessed
Engadget / 11h
Never underestimate the chilling powers of grainy grayscale imagery and ethereal whooshing sounds. Outside Parties asks, "What if I Spy , but in an alien hell dimension?", and it is impressively unnerving despite the fact that nothing's really happening at any given time. It goes all in on atmosphere, to great effect. This is the Playdate horror game that I've been waiting for. Adams Immersive's
'Put plainly...some countries are already using AI to solve harder problems and move faster': OpenAI wants to make AI usage more equal between countries - but will it actually work?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
OpenAI highlights uneven AI adoption across countries and launches Education for Countries to improve skills, access, and workforce readiness globally.
Stop overlooking the biggest smart home device you own
How-To Geek / 12h
What's the biggest smart home device that you own? For many of us, the answer may come as a surprise, despite the fact that the smart capabilities of this device are explicitly included in its name.
IKEA kitchen trends for 2026: cozy up with warm petrol blue and walnut accessories, from $2.50
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Add some winter warmth to your home with natural wood and ceramics for a look that's modern but snug.
