Meta Is Blocking Links to ICE List on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
1KWired / 11h
Users of Meta’s social platforms can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.
Amid Trump attacks and weaponized sanctions, Europeans look to rely less on US tech
200+TechCrunch / 11h
European governments are looking to move away from U.S. tech and reclaim their digital sovereignty at a time of unpredictability and volatility in the United States.
India’s Shadowfax slips on listing, as client concentration spooks investors
TechCrunch / 12min
Shadowfax shares fell about 9% on theirdebut, valuing the logistics firm near its last private valuation.
Blink and you’ll miss it – Blink home security cameras are up to 40% off for a limited time
Latest from TechRadar / 14min
Looking to finally try out home security cameras? Amazon has discounted its Blink range of budget-oriented cameras for a limited time and it won’t cost you much.
Jon Stewart goes scorched earth on Trump administration over ICE killing of Alex Pretti
300+Mashable / 18h
Like Jimmy Kimmel and many of the other late night hosts, Jon Stewart's monologue on Monday was largely focused on ICE's deadly shooting of nurse Alex Pretti by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis on Saturday. Over the course of 23 minutes, the Daily Show host unpacks what happened and the massive difference between the video footage and the Trump administration's description of events.
How to watch Shelton vs. Sinner online for free
Mashable / 31min
TL;DR: Live stream Shelton vs. Sinner in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The final quarter final in the 2026 Australian Open is here and it's a really interesting prospect. Eighth seed Shelton faces off against defending champion Sinner . The Italian has made the final of the last five Grand Slams. That s
How to watch Liverpool vs. Qarabag online for free
Mashable / 31min
TL;DR: Live stream Liverpool vs. Qarabag in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League group stage is coming to an end. Places in the knockout rounds are still up for grabs, with the final round of group-stage games set to decide which teams will progress to the last 16, which will make the pl
Tim Cook Wants ‘Deescalation’ in Minneapolis
Gizmodo / 55min
His statement to his employees is not exactly forceful.
Looks Like American TikTok’s Problems Are Sending Users Flocking to Alternatives
68Gizmodo / 1h
TikTok isn’t in great shape lately, and it looks like some users have had enough.
Profitable AI Data Build Could Be an Enduring Mobilization With 18+% GDP Growth
Next Big Future / 2h
World GDP has been doubling every 25 years for last 100 years even after adjusting for inflation. This means we would be expecting 3 doublings from 2025-2100. However, the world appear to be seeing changing and accelerating technology. Doubling every 25 years is 3% real GDP growth each year. There is already Atlanta Fed reserve ... Read more
What you should know about the owners of US TikTok
39TechCrunch / 2h
ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, recently established a separate American entity to run the app’s U.S. operations. This restructuring aims to separate U.S. TikTok from its Chinese parent, addressing concerns about data privacy and foreign control. The move came after years of pressure from lawmakers, who feared the Chinese government’s potential access to Americans’ data. […]
Amazon accidentally sends email confirming layoffs
32BBC News / 2h
The message was apparently sent in error hours before workers were expecting thousands of job cuts to be announced.
Google to pay $68m to settle lawsuit claiming it recorded private conversations
BBC News / 2h
The claimants say Google Assistant recorded private conversations without their knowledge.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 28, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love listening to vinyls. 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 28, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're always aware. 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. Th
Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 28, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're unkind. 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
I tested Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 — and it's so great, I can barely spot the difference between upscaler modes
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
I've tested Nvidia's DLSS 4.5, and I hope I'm not going crazy, but the Quality and Performance Modes are nearly indistinguishable.
Have your say: are you hyped for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, or is it a load of meh?
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Evolution over revolution could make the Samsung Galaxy S26 series feel a bit shrug-worthy. Or I could be wrong; let me know what you think.
Google Staffers Terrified of ICE After Attempt to Force Entry Into Company Building
Futurism / 4h
While employees at some tech corporations are demanding their executives cancel government contracts on principle, workers at other companies are begging leadership to protect them from government raids and physical violence. New bombshell reporting from Wired reveals that in the aftermath of the shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti, it came to light that at least one federal agent had tried
Dozens of CDC vaccination databases have been frozen under RFK Jr.
31Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Nearly half of the databases that public health officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were updating on a monthly basis have been frozen without notice or explanation, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine . The study—led by Janet Freilich, a law expert at Boston University, and Jeremy Jacobs, a medical professor at Vanderbilt University—examined t
TikTok users “absolutely justified” for fearing MAGA makeover, experts say
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
TikTok wants users to believe that errors blocking uploads of anti-ICE videos or direct messages mentioning Jeffrey Epstein are due to technical errors —not the platform seemingly shifting to censor content critical of Donald Trump after he hand-picked the US owners who took over the app last week. However, experts say that TikTok users' censorship fears are justified, whether the bugs are to bla
I’m all for weird tech, and this viral AI sticker maker has just shot to the top of my list of recent obsessions
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Stickerbox by Hapiko has taken social media by storm. Here's how it uses generative AI to make custom stickers.
Is The Citi Strata Elite Card Worth The $595 Fee? 10 Reasons To Apply
One Mile at a Time / 5h
Link: Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card ( review ) is Citi’s most premium credit card earning ThankYou points, intended to be a more premium version of the Citi Strata Premier® Card ( review ). The card has a $595 annual fee ( rebated by $145 if you’re a Citigold member ), which is obviously on the steep side, so people will think twice about signing up. How
FAA Could Have Prevented Fatal D.C. Plane Collision, Investigation Finds
Gizmodo / 5h
The FAA has yet to learn from its mistakes, according to officials.
Who needs 5G, or even 6G? New breakthrough can transmit at 15 gigabytes per second - that's enough for a whole weekend's worth of movies
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
UC Irvine researchers developed a 140GHz transceiver achieving 15 GB/s, overcoming DAC limits while reducing power consumption and simplifying production.
Everything you need to know about viral personal AI assistant Clawdbot (now Moltbot)
32TechCrunch / 5h
Personal AI assistant Moltbot —formerly Clawdbot — has gone viral in a matter of weeks. But there’s more you should know before jumping on the bandwagon.
Fashion rental app By Rotation and Uber partner to help deliver ski clothing
TechCrunch / 5h
By Rotation, one of the U.K.’s most popular peer-to-peer fashion rental platforms, is partnering with Uber to deliver ski clothes.
AI boom will produce victors and carnage, tech boss warns
BBC News / 5h
Cisco chief executive Chuck Robbins compares AI to the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s.
EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
64BBC News / 5h
The Commission will assess whether "manipulated sexually explicit images" have been shown to users in the EU.
'Shot in low light, these images require immense skill to get right' – see the Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 and the stunning in-camera winning images
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Greek photographer Athanasios Maloukos scooped top prize in the Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 contest with two stunning series of low-light images; here are the winning shots
Clawdbot has officially changed its name for very predictable reasons
Mashable / 6h
Clawdbot has been on quite the ride. The free, open-source AI assistant has gone viral on platforms like X, where early adopters, AI superusers, and even minor internet celebrities have been singing its praises. The Clawdbot GitHub page was even briefly taken over by crypto scammers, its creator said on X. Now, the tool has become so successful that it's been forced to change its name to Moltbot.
12 Shows Like 'His & Hers' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The first of a trio of Alice Feeney thrillers getting streaming series adaptations, His & Hers is a glossy, brisk and, perhaps most importantly, twisty Netflix mystery starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal. Thompson plays Annie Andrews, a has-been news reporter who decides to get back on the horse when she learns of a murder in her Georgia home
OpenAI’s New Product Helps You Do ‘Vibe Physics’ Like Travis Kalanick
Gizmodo / 6h
View the world through Prism (or don't).
Work smarter with side-by-side results from today’s top AI models thanks to this tool
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Simplify your AI workflow with this lifetime subscription to the ChatPlayground AI Unlimited Plan , on sale now for just $79 (reg. $619). Opens in a new window Credit: ChatPlayground AI ChatPlayground AI: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan) $79 $619 Save $540 Whether you’re already using AI at work or you’re looking to incorporate it into your daily routine, there’s a better way to embr
Meta blocks links to ICE List, a Wiki that names agents
42Engadget / 6h
Meta has started blocking links to ICE List, a website that compiles information about incidents involving Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol agents, and lists thousands of their employees' names. It seems that the latter detail is what caused Meta to take action in a move that was first reported by Wired . ICE List is a crowdsourced Wiki that describes itself as "an ind
A new all-inclusive brand with resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean and Spain will officially join World of Hyatt in March
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
Last year, Hyatt announced that it was entering a joint venture with Grupo Pinero to bring 22 Bahia Principe all-inclusive resorts into the World of Hyatt family . Now, Hyatt has shared with TPG that those all-inclusive resorts, located in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico and Spain, will officially join the loyalty program on March 24, 2026. A World of Hyatt spokesperson confirmed with TPG
Winklevoss Twins Shut Down NFT Marketplace in Another Sign Crypto Art Is Dead
52Gizmodo / 6h
You know what's cooler than a million dollars? A .jpeg that's been cataloged on an immutable blockchain that no one wants to buy.
There's a rash of scam spam coming from a real Microsoft address
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
There are reports that a legitimate Microsoft email address—which Microsoft explicitly says customers should add to their allow list—is delivering scam spam. The emails originate from no-reply-powerbi@microsoft.com, an address tied to Power BI . The Microsoft platform provides analytics and business intelligence from various sources that can be integrated into a single dashboard. Microsoft docume
Mark Zuckerberg was initially opposed to parental controls for AI chatbots, according to legal filing
Engadget / 6h
Meta has faced some serious questions about how it allows its underage users to interact with AI-powered chatbots. Most recently, internal communications obtained by the New Mexico Attorney General's Office revealed that although Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was opposed to the chatbots having "explicit" conversations with minors, he also rejected the idea of placing parental controls on the feature.
Uber Creates ‘AV Labs’ To Leverage Data For Future Robotaxi Routes
Gizmodo / 6h
Uber will manage data for its robotaxi tech partners to access and use as they deploy vehicles.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Returns to an Era-Appropriate Format
28Gizmodo / 6h
The 1990 original is being released in multiple variants on the old classic: VHS.
Not sure what HDMI port to use? Here's what each port does on your TV, and which devices you should connect to where
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
HDMI is the main way you'll connect your external devices to your TV, so it's important to make sure you're connecting to the right ones.
Delta Was Not Done After This Month’s Boeing Order — Now It’s Buying Airbus A330s And A350s Too
36View from the Wing / 7h
Delta’s widebody buying spree didn’t end with its recent Boeing 787-10 order. The airline has now signed for 16 Airbus A330-900s and 15 Airbus A350-900s (with options for more), with deliveries beginning in 2029—giving Delta earlier lift than the 787s and adding longer-range capability for future international growth.
How to Get Your Share of These Billion Dollar Amazon Settlements
Lifehacker / 7h
January isn't over yet, and Amazon's already set to pay more than $3 billion to U.S. customers across various settlements. If you've bought anything from Amazon recently, keep an eye out: Bezos' baby could owe you some money. How to get Amazon's returns settlement If you've had difficulty returning an Amazon package recently, you could have a paycheck coming your way soon. As reported by Reuters
Millions of smartphone users could be at risk from the SMS sign-in URL issue - here's what you need to look out for
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
SMS sign-in links frequently expose sensitive data through weak authentication and long-lived, easily guessed URLs.
It's official – EVs just outsold gas-powered cars for the first time in Europe, here are 3 reasons why
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
EVs outsell petrol cars for the first time. Is this the death knell for fossil fuels?
This 2025 Roku Smart TV Is on Sale for 30% Off
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. As far as smart TVs go, the Roku interface is one of the easiest to use, and with a variety of different lines, it’s also easy to find one that fits your budget. The Plus Series is the brand’s first attempt at making its own television, and it’s a reliable mid-range smart T
TikTok says its investigating its Epstein problem
26Mashable / 7h
TikTok claims it isn't deliberately censoring the name "Epstein" in direct messages, but says it's investigating a bug that stops some DMs that include the name from being sent. "We don't have rules against sharing the name 'Epstein' in direct messages and are investigating why some users are experiencing issues," a spokesperson for TikTok's new U.S.-owned operation told NPR . The spokesperson ad
Turn complex ideas into clear visuals with this $10 Microsoft tool
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR : Make difficult ideas more accessible with this Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional lifetime license for Windows , on sale now for only $9.97 (reg. $249) through Feb. 8. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional: Lifetime License for Windows $9.97 $249.99 Save $240.02 Tired of trying to explain your ideas over and over again? Maybe it’s time to try a new appro
TikTok settles as Meta and Google face jury in social media addiction suit
Mashable / 7h
A jury will decide whether or not platforms like Instagram and YouTube intentionally foster addictive behaviors in teen users, as their owners — Meta and Google, respectively — head to court over a series of social media lawsuits. Set to begin today (Jan. 27), the lawsuit claims the companies knowingly created site features that led to addictive behavior, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. It was
People are joking about Signal alternatives amid FBI investigation
Mashable / 7h
Signal, the privacy-focused messaging platform, is in the news — and not for pleasant reasons. FBI Director Kash Patel said he had opened an investigation into Signal chats used by Minnesota residents to share information about ICE's movements. Signal offers end-to-end encryption and is often used by folks worried about privacy and cybersecurity. The Trump administration itself used Signal chats
The First ‘Faces of Death’ Teaser Is Here to Remind You That Yes, They Remade ‘Faces of Death’
23Gizmodo / 7h
The gruesome faux documentary gets a 2026 update framed through some appropriately underground marketing.
Flight Attendants Are Sleeping On Airport Floors — American Airlines Has Lost Track Of Crews While They Cancel Nearly 10,000 Flights
47View from the Wing / 7h
American’s winter-storm disruption has turned into something worse than weather: nearly 10,000 cancellations and reports that the airline has effectively lost track of crews, leaving flights short of pilots or flight attendants even when aircraft are ready to go. As scheduling and hotel support break down, flight attendants describe being stranded for days—some sleeping on airport floors—while the
Supreme Court to decide how 1988 videotape privacy law applies to online video
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The Supreme Court is taking up a case on whether Paramount violated the 1988 Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by disclosing a user's viewing history to Facebook. The case, Michael Salazar v. Paramount Global , hinges on the law's definition of the word "consumer." Salazar filed a class action against Paramount in 2022, alleging that it "violated the VPPA by disclosing his personally identifiab
A WB-57 pilot just made a heroic landing in Houston after its landing gear failed
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
One of NASA's three large WB-57 aircraft made an emergency landing at Ellington Field on Tuesday morning in southeastern Houston. Video captured by KHOU 11 television showed the aircraft touching down on the runway without its landing gear extended. The pilot then maintains control of the vehicle as it slides down the runway, slowing the aircraft through friction. The crew was not harmed, NASA sp
French President takes aim at ‘American platforms’ and ‘Chinese algorithms’ as France moves to ban social media for under-15s
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
‘The emotions of our children and teenagers are not for sale’ – France wants its own social media ban for minors, and it won’t be the last we see in 2026.
4 Paramount+ movies to weather the deep freeze with this week (January 26-February 1)
How-To Geek / 7h
Did someone say polar vortex? When the weather outside is like this, the only sensible thing to do is crank the heat and watch movies. Paramount+ is about to switch over into February, and there's no telling when these four titles might move on to another streamer, so best watch them while you can.
Ticketmaster is selling $1,000 Harry Styles tickets. Fans are not having it.
Mashable / 8h
Harry Styles fans are expressing frustration over ticket prices for his newly announced Together, Together tour, after Ticketmaster presales this week revealed costs that many said were prohibitively expensive. The backlash reflects a familiar tension in modern pop fandom, where highly online communities collide with soaring concert prices , limited tour dates, and a cost-of-living crisis that ha
Anduril has invented a wild new drone-flying contest where jobs are the prize
38TechCrunch / 8h
This is a race series for software programmers and the brainchild of founder Palmer Luckey, he tells TechCrunch.
'Clawdbot' Is Now 'Moltbot,' but Still Carries the Same Security Concerns
Lifehacker / 8h
On Monday, I was introduced to " Clawdbot ," the latest AI craze taking over tech social media channels. Clawdbot is designed to be an agentic personal assistant. In layman's terms, that means the bot can perform tasks on your behalf: You give it full access to your computer, and it can organize your inbox, code for you, or clear your calendar (allegedly, anyway). You can also talk to it from a c
Android Auto's Best Kept Secret Is a Programmable Shortcut
Lifehacker / 8h
There's so much visual stuff you can customize in Android Auto . But Android Auto's capabilities go beyond aesthetics and the apps that pop up when you turn on the car. There's a hidden shortcut switch you can enable to run an action in the car that's programmed on your phone. No matter what car you're driving, if it has Android Auto, the shortcut is there. This is the Custom Assistant Shortcut,
Adobe Photoshop upgrades its Firefly-powered generative-AI editing tools
Engadget / 8h
Adobe Photoshop introduced some new features that are rolling out for creators today. As you'd expect from any service operator in this day and age, there's some AI involved. Adobe has improved the tools for Generative Fill, Generative Expand and Remove that are powered by its Firefly generative AI platform. Using these tools for image editing should now produce results in 2K resolution with fewe
Bluesky teases 2026 roadmap: A better Discover feed, real-time features, and more
TechCrunch / 8h
Bluesky is teasing new features and improvements ranging from the Discover feed to video support.
Quantum computing for all! Microsoft releases open source tools to help get everyone up to speed on the next-gen technology
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Microsoft releases open source Quantum Development Kit, integrating simulators, VS Code, GitHub Copilot, and workflows for chemistry and error correction.
These 'Obsolete' iPhones Just Received a New Update
Lifehacker / 8h
Many of us choose to upgrade our smartphones every two or three years, while others pick up the latest model every year. But just because it's the norm to swap out your smartphone on a regular basis, that doesn't mean all of us do. Smartphones can last a long time, especially if you maintain it with the occasional battery replacement . But no piece of technology lasts forever. Eventually, somethi
Anthropic reportedly upped its latest raise to $20B
21TechCrunch / 8h
Anthropic looks to raise $20 billion at more than $300 billion valuation, according to reports.
Buy Wyndham Rewards Points With 80% Bonus (0.72 Cents Each): Worth It?
400+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Wyndham Rewards has launched its latest promotion on purchased points. It’s among the better offers that we’ve seen from the program (though not the best). Still, I’d only make a purchase with a specific use in mind, since Wyndham Rewards points have become less valuable over time. Promotion on purchased Wyndham Rewards points Between January 27 and February 18, 2026, Wyndham Rewards is offering
Amazon’s Super Bowl sale is live — shop my top picks on TVs, air fryers, soundbars, and more for the ultimate watch party
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Amazon's Super Bowl sale is live, and I'm rounding up the best deals that I'd buy, including cheap TVs, air fryers, soundbars, streaming sticks, and more.
One of 2025's box office biggest disappointments is now a streaming hit
How-To Geek / 8h
2025 was gearing up to be a year full of sequels. The top three movies at the worldwide box office were Ne Zha 2 ($2.2 billion), Zootopia 2 ($1.7 billion), and Avatar: Fire and Ash ($1.4 billion). While this Blumhouse sequel was never supposed to surpass a billion, many expected it to be a box office hit.
Air Canada to connect North America to Japan's top ski destination
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Ski bums get ready. Next winter, it will be easier to hit the fresh powder on the slopes of Hokkaido for those coming from North America, thanks to new Air Canada service to New Chitose Airport (CTS) — which serves Sapporo, the capital of Japan's northernmost island — from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). "Leveraging Vancouver's geographic proximity, Air Canada's new flights provide the fas
Trump Urges Americans to Embrace a Suicidal Penguin as ‘Doomsday Clock’ Hits 85 Seconds to Midnight
61Gizmodo / 8h
There aren't any penguins in Greenland.
A Bizarre Link Between Colorblindness and Bladder Cancer Might Actually Make Total Sense
Gizmodo / 8h
Colorblind people might have a unique disadvantage in noticing an early warning sign of certain cancers, a new study suggests.
Darth Maul’s Second Death Was Worth the Absurdity of His Survival
Gizmodo / 8h
Sometimes getting chopped in half is the best thing that can happen to someone's character arc.
Watch out! Lego's 5 new Smart Play sets might be more affordable, but they lack a crucial brick
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
I’ve been convinced Lego Smart Play is actually incredible, and all it took was some classic space jazz.
Even Palantir Staff Are Now Disgusted With ICE
Futurism / 8h
You do not, under any circumstances, gotta to “hand it ” to Palantir, a company known for its AI surveillance and battlefield tech , and whose CEO Alex Karp has mused about legalizing war crimes . But you have to admit, it’s pretty striking to hear that even some of the company’s own employees are starting to feel disgusted about ICE amid its brutal crackdown in Minneapolis, according to new repo
The Boys' final season is here: The best superhero shows to watch in 2026
How-To Geek / 9h
Looking to get your action fix? This year's lineup of superhero shows, from Marvel , DC, and beyond, can help with that. From the return of some of the best comic characters to the introduction of new heroes, 2026 is a great year to be a fan of superhero television.
Sign up for Meetings to Discuss Deep Tech
Next Big Future / 9h
If you are interested in talking about SpaceX and AI data centers in space as deep tech trends you can sign up or book a calendly. Full disclosure: I’m working with a wealth management firm and will soon be a certified advisor (Series 65 pending). This is not investment advice, solicitation, or an offer to ... Read more
Astronomers discover over 800 cosmic anomalies using a new AI tool
Engadget / 9h
Here's a use of AI that appears to do more good than harm. A pair of astronomers at the European Space Agency (ESA) developed a neural network that searches through space images for anomalies. The results were far beyond what human experts could have done. In two and a half days, it sifted through nearly 100 million image cutouts, discovering 1,400 anomalous objects. The creators of the AI model,
Your iPhone Might Not Be Fully Compatible With Apple's New AirTag
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. On Monday, Apple released a new AirTag —but you wouldn't know that from looking at it. The new AirTag is visibly identical to the old one, despite dropping nearly five years later. But the point of this refresh wasn't to introduce a new design, or even a remarkably improved tracker. Instead, Apple added a couple subtle upgrades that benefit new bu
Amazon agrees to pay consumers $309M in returns policy settlement
TechCrunch / 9h
The lawsuit, filed in 2023, alleged that Amazon caused "substantial unjustified monetary losses” for consumers who returned an item but were still charged for it.
AI Sifts Through a Mountain of Hubble Data, Uncovers Hundreds of Cosmic Weirdos
Gizmodo / 9h
Using a brand new data analysis tool, astronomers identified more than 800 strange and previously undocumented space objects.
How to watch A Super Progressive Movie online from anywhere — stream Australian viral comedy
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Here’s how you can watch A Super Progressive Movie online and from anywhere as the Australian political satire hits streaming and stokes debate around the culture wars.
Amazon’s Physical Store Experiment Has Failed
20Gizmodo / 9h
Amazon is taking its brick-and-mortar business and going home.
Pinterest to lay off staff and shift resources to AI, company says
Mashable / 9h
The social media platform Pinterest is laying off as many as 675 workers, according to a new report from CNBC . Why? Because the company is shifting its focus to AI, at least, in part. In a securities filing submitted earlier this month, Pinterest specifically cited AI as one of the reasons for the planned reduction in force. The filing states that Pinterest plans on "reallocating resources" to t
Massive identity theft campaign targeting Okta single sign-on at over 100 top businesses - make sure your firm stays safe
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters are targeting major firms with sophisticated voice phishing attacks.
Sennheiser debuts new models of wired headphones and earbuds
Engadget / 9h
Wireless audio has become the industry standard, but there are still options out there for people who prefer a wired connection. Two new choices joining the market come from Sennheiser, which has released the CX 80U wired earbuds and HD 400U wired over-ear headphones. These new takes on the company's previous models for wired listening have replaced the 3.5mm audio jack connector with a USB-C cab
Tech Execs Weirdly Silent After Private Screening of “Melania” Documentary
Futurism / 9h
The Trump administration may govern for the billionaire class , but that doesn’t necessarily mean billionaires are enjoying the show. Far more likely is that they don’t have the guts to speak up. Case in point: late on Saturday night, a group of American tech magnates descended on the White House for a private screening of the first lady’s documentary, “ Melania. “ According to the Hollywood Repo
Atmos Rewards Business card review: Good for frequent Alaska and Hawaiian business travelers
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Atmos Rewards Business card overview The Atmos™ Rewards Visa Signature® Business Card is often overlooked, but it offers valuable Atmos Rewards points, a low annual fee and strong travel perks for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines loyalists. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ * Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG's editors and is not influenced by the card issuer. The Atmos Rewards Business Card is th
Ryan Coogler Has Always Been the Guy to Root For
49Gizmodo / 9h
Audiences have been wanting the 'Sinners' and 'Black Panther' director to get his day in the sun from the start.
Nvidia's controversial 'RTX 5070 vs 4090' claim is finally coming true
How-To Geek / 9h
When Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang announced the RTX 50-series at CES 2025, he made some performance-related claims that many enthusiasts rolled their eyes at. They weren't wrong. At launch, those claims were far from true.
Lego unveils 5 more Star Wars Smart Play sets, including a Millennium Falcon: Where to preorder
Mashable / 10h
Preorder the new Lego Star Wars Smart Play compatible sets: Lego Star Wars Smart Play: Millennium Falcon $99.99 Lego Star Wars Smart Play: Mos Eisley Cantina $79.99 Lego Star Wars Smart Play: Luke's Landspeeder $39.99 Lego Star Wars Smart Play: Yoda's Hut and Jedi Training $69.99 Lego Star Wars Smart Play: AT-ST Attack on Endor $49.99 Alert all commands: Lego unveiled five new Star Wars Smart Pla
Pornhub will become unavailable for many UK users as of February 2
26Engadget / 10h
Pornhub will stop offering full access to new users in the UK on February 2, its parent company Aylo said Tuesday, citing the nation's Online Safety Act and its age-verification requirements. The company said users who already verified their ages before the cutoff will still be able to access the adult site through existing accounts. The move follows the Online Safety Act’s Protection of Children
TikTok joins Snap to settle social media addiction lawsuit
TechCrunch / 10h
Jury selection begins Tuesday as this case moves closer to trial.
Zoom Is the First Casualty in France’s War on American Big Tech
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Homebrewed video conferencing may not be a moonshot, but you gotta start somewhere.
Crew Says Flight Attendants Ordered To Clear Toilets By Hand After Mid-Flight Failure To Avoid Diversion On LA–Manila Flight
View from the Wing / 10h
Philippine Airlines flight PR113 from Los Angeles to Manila faced a mid-Pacific lavatory failure—and while the airline says it prepared for a possible diversion to Guam, crew onboard tells a different story. Flight attendants reportedly were instructed to manually handle human waste, disposing of it by hand, rather than divert the Boeing 777.
I didn't shut down my Windows PC for a week: Here's how it went
How-To Geek / 10h
Ever wonder what would happen if you never shut down your Windows PC? So have I, which is why I decided to take it upon myself to find out what would happen if I left my computer running for an entire week without even bothering to put it into sleep mode.
Apple and Google reportedly still offer dozens of AI ‘nudify’ apps
Engadget / 10h
A recent investigation by an online advocacy organization called the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) found that the Apple App Store and Google Play Store are rife with so-called "nudify" apps . These are AI applications that create nonconsensual and sexualized images, which is a clear violation of both companies' store policies. All told, the investigation found 55 of this type of app in the Goog
These Anker Wireless Earbuds Deliver Excellent Noise Cancellation for Under $60
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds just dropped to $56.99 on Amazon, their lowest price yet, according to price-trackers . Normally $99.99, these true wireless earphones have been widely praised for what they offer at this price point. PCMag even named them the best bud
Good news, bad news: Samsung Galaxy TriFold finally has a U.S. release date and price tag
Mashable / 10h
Samsung's next big thing has a big price tag. The Korean tech giant finally announced a U.S. release date and price tag for the Galaxy Z TriFold , a smartphone with a new foldable form factor that includes not one but two creases in the middle of a gargantuan inner display. The phone, which we got some hands-on time with at CES 2026 a few weeks ago, will launch in the States on Jan. 30 for a pric
OnlyFans baits and switches customers with false promises, lawsuit claims
Mashable / 10h
A class-action lawsuit filed yesterday in California alleges that adult creator platform OnlyFans engages in "bait-and-switch" practices that mislead customers. The platform offers monthly subscriptions providing "full access" to creators' content, when in reality, most content is locked behind further paywalls. When OnlyFans customers click "subscribe" to a creator's paid subscription, they're m
Amazon has curated its top 100 Valentines Day gifts. Here are our 10 favorites from the list.
Mashable / 10h
Looking at Amazon for a Valentine's Day gift is both comforting and overwhelming. On one hand, there are so many cute ideas to choose from that'll ship really fast. But on the other hand, there are so... many... cute ideas to choose from. Luckily, Amazon has narrowed down your options to its top 100 Valentine's Day gift ideas for 2026 . Amazon's Valentine's Day gift guide features a wide range of
Amazon UK slashes the price of Blink, Ring, Fire TV, Kindle and Echo devices — here are the 12 best deals I'd buy from £13.99 to upgrade my home
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
There's a big sale on Amazon Devices right now at Amazon UK, so I've gathered together 12 of the best deals on smart home tech and gadgets starting from £13.99.
Amazon Alexa+ Is Now Available to Everyone. Here’s How to Turn It Off (2026)
Wired / 10h
Alexa+ has been rolling out to everyone with a Prime membership, even if you didn’t ask for it. Here’s how to change it back.
Sonos introduces Amp Multi for complicated residential installs
Engadget / 10h
Sonos has unveiled its first new product of 2026, the Amp Multi. This amplifier is a niche option for the owners of very large or complicated spaces, and it's being billed as professional grade option for residential audio installations. The Amp Multi has eight 125W outputs and four configurable zones, and each channel can support up to three Sonos Architectural speakers. In other words, that's a
LG's new subscription program charges up to £277 per month to rent a TV
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
LG has launched a subscription program in the UK that allows people to make monthly payments in order to rent LG TVs, soundbars, monitors, and speakers. LG Flex customers can sign up for one-, two-, or three-year subscriptions to get lower monthly payments. “At the end of your subscription, you can apply for a free upgrade, keep paying monthly, or return your device,” the LG Flex website says. Su
Is AI adoption at work flatlining? This major survey thinks so - but it's definitely not the end just yet
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The number of people using AI might be flatlining, but it looks like we'll see more uses cases develop next.
How Computer Warfare Is Becoming Part of the Pentagon’s Arsenal
NYT > Technology / 10h
The military tested a new approach in Venezuela and during strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
American Airlines: Winter Storm Fern now worst weather disruption in history
68The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Airlines were walloped by the winter storm that swept across the country this weekend, but none were hit as hard as American Airlines. As of Tuesday, the carrier was still working to get back on track after what the carrier described as a historic weather disruption. Overall flight cancellations dropped sharply on Tuesday, down to "just" 1,800 by mid-day. More than 20,000 flights were shuttered b
The ‘Puppet Girl’ of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ on Doing a Performance Within a Performance
Gizmodo / 10h
Tanzyn Crawford plays Tanselle, a Dornish artist, in the new 'Game of Thrones' spin-off.
IKEA home office trends for 2026: freshen up your workspace with sage green and crisp white — from just $5
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
IKEA's latest collection of office accessories, lighting, and furniture will bring a breath of spring to your working day.
'There's no telescope this large ever built. It's not like we have a precedent for how to do these things,' Giant Magellan Telescope engineers on why they used the Unreal Engine to build an unprecedented telescope simulator
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Giant Magellan Telescope under construction in Chile will help us find exoplanets — but before that, there's a complete, operating replica built in Unreal Engine.
Bridgerton Part 2 and The Night Agent: Everything coming to Netflix in February 2026
How-To Geek / 10h
Netflix's winter release slate is promising, and this February, you can anticipate a schedule that keeps your watch list updated consistently. With new and returning titles coming to your screen almost every day, this month is sure to fulfill all your streaming needs.
Trump Department Responsible for Airline Safety Using AI to Write New Regulations, So They Can Be Churned Out as Fast as Possible
Futurism / 10h
The Department of Defense might be the first government agency to roll out a department-wide AI chatbot , but the Department of Transportation is about to be the first to draft actual binding regulations with the tech. According to a new investigation by ProPublica , the top transportation agency has tapped Google Gemini to help write new regulations affecting aviation, automotive, railroad, and
Betting Against Elon Musk’s Predictions on Polymarket Might be the New Inverse Cramer
46Gizmodo / 11h
Easy money.
These Feature-Packed Earbuds Are Less Than $50
Wired / 11h
Anker knocks almost half the cost off its already budget-friendly earbuds.
The French government is ditching Zoom and Microsoft Teams for a home-grown alternative
63Engadget / 11h
The French government is saying au revoir to Microsoft Teams and Zoom as it embraces a home-grown alternative. By next year, civil servants across all departments will have switched to French videoconference platform Visio, as EuroNews reports. As with Teams and Zoom, Visio has an AI-powered transcription tool. Visio runs on a French company's cloud infrastructure as well. The platform has around
10 Hacks Every Smart TV Owner Should Know
Lifehacker / 11h
Whether you're a smart TV veteran or are somehow just now setting your first TV with an internet connection, there's a lot to learn. Modern TVs are basically computers, complete with their own operating systems and application ecosystems. That means you can tweak them to run better.—or just the way you want them to. Here are a few tips, tricks, and hacks that every smart TV owner should be aware
Here's Where to Find Your Settlement From the Siri Lawsuit
Lifehacker / 11h
If you filed a claim last year as part of the Siri class action suit against Apple, your payment is on the way. According to the settlement website , class payment distribution began on Jan. 23, and many users on Reddit report that funds have landed in their bank and payment apps over the last several days. If you see a deposit from "Lopez Voice Assistant" or some variation, it's not a scam. The
TikTok settles to avoid major social media addiction lawsuit
Engadget / 11h
TikTok has reached a settlement in a closely-watched lawsuit over social media addiction, narrowly avoiding a trial that's scheduled to begin jury selection Tuesday. Terms of the deal, which was reported by The New York Times , weren't disclosed. TikTok's settlement comes about one week after Snap reached a settlement in the same case. The trial is expected to move forward in Los Angeles with Met
‘An issue that has gone unaddressed for too long': Major US city takes bold decision to ban single-use printer cartridges but will others follow suit?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A proposed ban on single-use ink cartridges in Los Angeles exposes the hidden environmental and financial cost of home printing.
The State-Led Crackdown on Grok and xAI Has Begun
74Wired / 11h
At least 37 attorneys general for US states and territories are taking action against xAI after Grok generated a flood of nonconsensual sexual images of women and minors.
New Data Shows Robotaxis Competing on Price—and Speed
Wired / 11h
Research from the ride-hail aggregator Obi finds Waymo is starting to edge up on Uber and Lyft in San Francisco. Tesla, which operates a ride-hail service with human drivers, is winning the price wars.
Forget "Do Not Disturb"—I use this ancient phone toggle instead
How-To Geek / 11h
Do Not Disturb is a useful feature for minimizing notifications and distractions when you need to focus. It has been around for more than a decade, and its core functionality has largely remained the same. However, for some people, it may not be strong enough.
Review: Torfhus Retreat Iceland (Pricey, Mostly Charming, Unique Location)
One Mile at a Time / 11h
For the first hotel stay of our Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip , we spent a couple of nights at Torfhus Retreat , a hotel that’s conveniently located for touring the Golden Circle (which has many of Iceland’s most popular sites), but otherwise not close to a whole lot. We enjoyed our stay at Torfhus Retreat, and loved the convenience of the location, the geothermal pools, and the grea
Anthropic and OpenAI CEOs condemn ICE violence, praise Trump
52TechCrunch / 11h
Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman spoke out against ICE enforcement tactics following Minneapolis violence, with one addressing concerns publicly and the other in an internal message.
“IG is a drug”: Internal messages may doom Meta at social media addiction trial
54Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and death. These can be the consequences for vulnerable kids who get addicted to social media, according to more than 1,000 personal injury lawsuits that seek to punish Meta and other platforms for allegedly prioritizing profits while downplaying child safety risks for years. Social media companies have faced scrutiny before, with congressional hearings forc
Australian plumber is a YouTube sensation
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Warning: Unclogging a restaurant's grease trap is not for the faint of heart. Large swathes of the US were blanketed in snow and ice over the weekend, and what better way to spend a snow day than going down a YouTube rabbit hole? Everyone has their favorite oddity: ASMR , jazzy pop song covers , cooking channels , or what have you. But DIY enthusiasts in particular are missing out if they're not
AI Overviews gets upgraded to Gemini 3 with a dash of AI Mode
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
It can be hard sometimes to keep up with the deluge of generative AI in Google products. Even if you try to avoid it all, there are some features that still manage to get in your face. Case in point: AI Overviews. This AI-powered search experience has a reputation for getting things wrong, but you may notice some improvements soon. Google says AI Overviews is being upgraded to the latest Gemini 3
TikTok in the USA so far: Outages and outrage
Mashable / 11h
We're just a few days into TikTok's new U.S. ownership and, thus far, users are skeptical. And, to be fair, it has been a relatively uneasy start. In case you missed it, TikTok's new U.S. ownership group — a venture stocked with supporters of President Donald Trump — took power about a week ago. It's been rocky since. Here's what you need to know. TikTok's outage issue Shortly after switching own
Google puts AI Mode conversations directly in AI Overviews in Search
Mashable / 11h
AI Mode is in your AI Overviews now on Google Search. On Tuesday, Google announced that it was rolling out a new feature to Google Search on mobile that adds the ability for users to ask follow-up questions directly within AI Overviews and continue to carry on conversations about the topic in AI Mode. Google originally shared that they were testing the feature last month. This Tweet is currently
Trump Says the Military Deployed a Secret “Discombobulator” Weapon in Venezuela
Futurism / 11h
Nations that defy the US-led world order may soon face a new weapon designed to hamstring defenses, disorient troops, and sow fear into the hearts of its enemies. In a familiarly bizarre interview with the New York Post , president Donald Trump revealed that US troops had used what he colorfully termed a secret “discombobulator” during the air attack on Caracas, Venezuela earlier this month. “The
The first human test of a rejuvenation method will begin “shortly”
39MIT Technology Review / 11h
When Elon Musk was at Davos last week, an interviewer asked him if he thought aging could be reversed. Musk said he hasn’t put much time into the problem but suspects it is “very solvable” and that when scientists discover why we age, it’s going to be something “obvious.” Not long after, the Harvard professor and life-extension evangelist David Sinclair jumped into the conversation on X to strong
OpenAI’s latest product lets you vibe code science
MIT Technology Review / 11h
OpenAI just revealed what its new in-house team, OpenAI for Science , has been up to. The firm has released a free LLM-powered tool for scientists called Prism, which embeds ChatGPT in a text editor for writing scientific papers. The idea is to put ChatGPT front and center inside software that scientists use to write up their work in much the same way that chatbots are now embedded into popular p
15 ways that cruising newbies waste money on their first cruise
37The Points Guy Articles / 11h
I can still remember my first rookie mistake on a cruise. It came about 15 minutes after I stepped on board a ship for the first time. I had worked my way up to the Lido Deck to take in the view, and I was almost immediately confronted by a beaming waiter holding out a tray of colorful umbrella drinks. "Oh, nice," I thought. "Free sail-away cocktails!" I reached out to grab one. It was only then
Amazon Go and Fresh stores are closing as Amazon focuses on grocery delivery and Whole Foods
Engadget / 11h
Amazon is rethinking its grocery business, and as part of that, it will shut down all of its remaining Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical stores. The company will convert some locations into Whole Foods Market stores. "While we've seen encouraging signals in our Amazon-branded physical grocery stores, we haven't yet created a truly distinctive customer experience with the right economic model ne
Google AI Plus is now available in the US for $8 a month
Engadget / 11h
Google AI Plus, the company’s most affordable AI subscription plan, is now rolling out in the US. It will cost you $8 a month for its features, though you can get it for $4 a month for the first two months for a limited time only. AI Plus gives you access to 200GB of storage, as well as access to the Gemini 3 Pro model, Deep Research and Nano Banana Pro inside the Gemini app. Nano Banana Pro gene
OpenAI releases Prism, a Claude Code-like app for scientific research
Engadget / 11h
OpenAI is releasing a new app called Prism today, and it hopes it does for science what coding agents like Claude Code and its own Codex platform have done for programming. Prism builds on Crixet , a cloud-based LaTeX platform the company is announcing it acquired today. For the uninitiated, LaTeX is a typesetting system for formatting scientific documents and journals. Nearly the entire scientif
Google’s more affordable AI Plus plan rolls out to all markets, including the US
TechCrunch / 11h
Gemini 3 Pro and other AI tools are now available globally through the Google AI Plus plan, which is $7.99 per month in the United States.
OpenAI launches Prism, a new AI workspace for scientists
21TechCrunch / 11h
OpenAI has launched a new scientific workspace program called Prism, which integrates AI into existing standards for composing research papers.
Can You Sue the White House Over an AI Deepfake?
79Gizmodo / 11h
The Trump regime's abuse of AI has opened up new legal questions.
These New ‘KPop Demon Hunter’ Toys Will Takedown Your Wallet
22Gizmodo / 11h
Hasbro and Mattel are taking 'KPop Demon Hunters' to the stores with dolls, NERF weapons, and even UNO and Monopoly.
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14 products that transformed my business trips from chaotic to super productive
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
From getting lost in the back streets of Paris to epic delays caused by volcanoes, I've had plenty of adventures whilst working away from home. Now, I have curated a list of the products I wouldn't leave home without.
Want to add Freely's free streaming to your existing TV? This 4K HDR box might be the perfect upgrade
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Free channels, regular streaming services, and TiVo's software – but should it be cheaper?
How to uninstall even the most stubborn Android bloatware with one tap
How-To Geek / 12h
The usual method to debloat an Android phone requires setting up an ADB connection with a computer and sending commands from the terminal. It’s not the fastest or the safest way to get the job done. Let me show you a faster and safer method.
This popular free YouTube function could be locked into its paid Premium plan — and I won't be happy if I have to sign up for another subscription service
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A new YouTube experiment shows that its free-to-use playback-speed tool could be locked into the YouTube Premium plan.
Meta Is Testing Paid Subscriptions for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook
26Lifehacker / 12h
It's possible the one thing that could universally break smartphone addiction is making social media pay-to-play. Right now, there is zero friction involved in opening Instagram or TikTok, and getting sucked into their algorithms. But add a paywall to those apps, and all of a sudden, I don't have any interest in logging on. If that sounds like it'd work on you too, I have good news and bad news.
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold's Price Is Eye-Watering
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. At the start of December, Samsung announced its first triple-folding phone, which opens not just once, but twice, unfurling into a massive 10-inch display. It's not the first triple-folding phone to hit the market, but since Huawei is technically banned from operating in the U.S. , it's the first planned to officially arrive Stateside. Now the pho
The Disney+ and Hulu bundle just dipped to just $9.99/month — heres how to cash in on the savings
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $3: Until Feb. 17, new and returning subscribers are eligible to get the first month of the Disney+ and Hulu streaming bundle on sale for $9.99. That's a savings of $3 compared to the standard bundle price of $12.99 per month. Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu / Disney+ Disney+ and Hulu bundle (with ads, first month of membership) $9.99 $12.99 Save $3 In case you're searching for an escape
Add this 65-inch TCL 4K QLED TV to your living room for its lowest price yet
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $200.01: As of Jan. 27, get the TCL 65-Inch Class T7 Series for $499.97 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $699.99. That's a discount of 29% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon TCL 65-Inch Class T7 Series $499.97 at Amazon $699.99 Save $200.02 The days of too-expensive TVs are over. If you're ready to add a new display to your living room, now's the ti
The price gap between Waymo and Uber is narrowing
TechCrunch / 12h
A trip in a Waymo robotaxi still costs more, on average, than a comparable ride in a human-driven Uber or a Lyft. But that gap is narrowing, according to new data published Tuesday by Obi, a company that aggregates real-time pricing and pickup times across multiple ride-hailing services.
Best Walking Pad Deals: Save $150 and More (2026)
Wired / 12h
Whether you’re working from home or just trying to hit your step goals, these walking pad deals make it easy to move every day.
WhatsApp introduces an advanced security mode to protect against hackers
Engadget / 12h
Meta's WhatsApp just introduced something called Strict Account Settings , a tool "that further protects your account from highly sophisticated cyber attacks." This is a one-click button in the settings that automatically initiates a series of defenses. So what does it do? It blocks media and attachments from unknown senders, disables link previews and silences calls from unknown senders. This re
Exclusive: This free VPN extension was hijacking CyberGhost's free servers – here's what it means for your privacy
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
TechRadar experts discovered that the 'BiuBiu VPN' Chrome extension was misusing CyberGhost’s resources. Here's all we know.
Adobe's game-changing Photoshop update finally adds the tool every creative has been asking for – and I can't believe it took this long
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
"Control, realism, and precision" - the latest Photoshop updates from Adobe target fast-paced creative professional workflows.
If you live in the UK, you probably won’t be able to visit Pornhub anymore
21TechCrunch / 12h
Pornhub parent company Aylo will restrict access from U.K. users, rather than comply with age-verification mandates, which the company said it believes have not succeeded in promoting online safety.
TikTok says it’s still working to recover its US infrastructure
TechCrunch / 12h
TikTok says some of the glitches continue but it's making "significant progress" in recovering its U.S. infrastructure.
TikTok Swears It Didn’t Ban Sharing the Name ‘Epstein,’ as Gavin Newsom Announces Investigation
48Gizmodo / 12h
The scrutiny follows a rocky first week under new U.S. ownership./
Forget 4TB SSDs: You can get a 24TB hard drive for half the price
How-To Geek / 12h
With the price of SSDs rising rapidly and no relief likely for at least a few years, it is time to revisit old-fashioned mechanical hard drives. Despite their slower speeds, they're still great for a huge range of applications, and they're an excellent value option—especially if you buy them used.
Yahoo is adding generative AI to its search engine
Engadget / 12h
Yahoo has announced a new AI-powered "answer engine", dubbed Yahoo Scout. The new tool is available now in beta and is powered by Anthropic's Claude . The company says Scout "synthesizes" info from the web, as well as Yahoo's own data and content when constructing responses to user's natural-language search queries. Yahoo says the interface will include interactive digital media, structured lists
WhatsApp is rolling out a new stricter security setting to protect users from cyberattacks
TechCrunch / 12h
Strict Account Settings adds restrictions like automatically blocking media and attachments from unknown senders, and silencing calls from unknown numbers.
Worrying Microsoft Office security flaw patched - update now or risk hackers accessing your files
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Microsoft forced to issue an emergency patch to fix an Office zero-day being actively exploited.
Snag a pair of Apple AirPods Pro 3 for their lowest price yet
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $50: As of Jan. 27, get the Apple AirPods Pro 3 for $199 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $249. That's a discount of 20% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 at Amazon $249 Save $50 When it comes to headphones , you've got plenty of choices out there. If you prefer earbuds to their over-the-ear cousins, however, there's one
Google DeepMind Staffers Ask Leaders to Keep Them ‘Physically Safe’ From ICE
99Wired / 12h
A federal agent allegedly tried to enter Google’s Cambridge campus in the fall, WIRED has learned. Now, staffers want policies that protect them from immigration officials.
ExpressVPN kills legacy apps – you have time until March 31 to update yours
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
ExpressVPN says older app versions will stop connecting after March 31, 2026, as part of a major security update. Check your version, update now, and stay protected.
For some reason, Bethesda has teamed up with Pringles to launch a Fallout 76 Mystery Flavour
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Pringles has launched a new Fallout 76 Mystery Flavour, and to celebrate, fans can submit their guess to win a special prize.
Following its major restructuring announcement, Ubisoft begins 'a collective, voluntary mutual termination agreement' at its Paris HQ, with 200 jobs on the line
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
After announcing major restructuring plans at Ubisoft and the cancellation of several games, the company has now begun a voluntary redundancy process at its Paris, France headquarters.
Gemini 3 is now Google's default model for AI Overviews
Engadget / 12h
Google has begun rolling out two upgrades for Search. Starting today, Gemini 3 is the default model powering AI Overviews. When the company debuted its new family of AI systems last November , it first deployed Gemini 3 in AI Overviews through a router that was programmed to direct the most difficult questions to the new system. Now Google is making Gemini 3 the standard for all users globally. I
Google now lets users jump from AI Overviews into AI Mode conversations
22TechCrunch / 12h
The tech giant also announced that it's making Gemini 3 the new default model for AI Overviews globally.
Android phones are getting more anti-theft features
TechCrunch / 12h
Google says Android devices will get new security features, like stronger authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools.
Sam Raimi Movies, Ranked
Gizmodo / 12h
His new one, 'Send Help,' is out this week, but where does it rank against 'Evil Dead,' 'Spider-Man,' and others?
Volvo invented the three-point seat belt 67 years ago; now it has improved it
26Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Volvo provided flights from Austin, Texas, to Stockholm, Sweden, and accommodation so Ars could learn about its new seatbelt. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. With the launch of its all-new, all-electric EX60 , Volvo has put lessons learned from the EX30 and EX90 to use. The EX60 is built on Volvo’s new SPA3 platform, made only for battery-electric vehicles. It boasts up to 400 miles (
Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working
29Ars Technica - All content / 12h
When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn't the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those devices for another year or two, keeping them usable while their hardware is still reasonably capable. Once those updates dry up, it's rare for Apple to revisit those older operating systems, but the company do
Trade wars muzzle allied talks on Trump's Golden Dome missile shield
26Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Gen. Michael Guetlein, the senior officer in charge of the US military's planned Golden Dome missile defense shield, has laid out an audacious schedule for deploying a network of space-based sensors and interceptors by the end of President Donald Trump's term in the White House. The three-year timeline is aggressive, with little margin for error in the event of budget or technological setbacks. T
Why NASA, IMSA, and tech companies are teaming up on tech transfer
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
IMSA provided accommodation so Ars could attend its symposium and the Rolex 24. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—The annual 24-hour race that kicks off the American racing season took place this past weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Each year, the crowd gets bigger and bigger, drawn in large part by the hybrid prototypes that contest the GTP class for over
Sam Altman Says OpenAI Is Slashing Its Hiring Pace as Financial Crunch Tightens
Futurism / 12h
In a memo sent out to staff last month, OpenAI CEO issued a “code red ” urging employees to double down on improving the company’s flagship product ChatGPT, as financial pressure loomed and competitors gained ground. The company continues to frantically chase some much-needed revenue. Despite Altman calling ads a “ last resort for us as a business model ” in 2024, the company announced earlier th
Google Search gets smarter AI Overviews with Gemini 3 — and adds follow‑up chats to your search results
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Google Search upgrades AI Overviews with Gemini 3 and a connection to AI Mode
This iPhone offer from AT&T might just be one of the best deals I've seen at the carrier in months - and it's easy to miss
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
This deal on the iPhone Air beats the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and others
