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We Are Witnessing the Self-Immolation of a Superpower
1KWired / 22h
With Donald Trump’s actions in Greenland, Minneapolis, and Venezuela, a foreign enemy could not invent a better chain of events to wreck the standing of the United States.
The Jackery HomePower 3000 and charger combo is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save over $1,000
Mashable / 15min
SAVE $1,320: As of Jan. 23, the Jackery HomePower 3000 Portable with DC-DC Alternator Charger is on sale for $1,499 at Amazon. That's a 47% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery HomePower 3000 Portable with DC-DC Alternator Charger $1,499 at Amazon $2,819 Save $1,320 There are some great deals on portable power stations at Amazon right now, and if you're lookin
Gemini now offers full-length SAT practice tests — for free
Latest from TechRadar / 27min
Google Gemini now offers students free expert-backed SAT practice tests and tailored study guidance
TikTok deal adds new U.S. owners. Heres what this means for users.
Mashable / 1h
TikTok will officially remain in the U.S. for the foreseeable future. A new, majority U.S.-owned company had been established to continue running the popular video-sharing app in the country, and has announced some very U.S.-centric changes coming to your For You feed. SEE ALSO: Why pro-Palestinian content is at the center of the TikTok ban U.S. politicians pushed for TikTok's Chinese parent comp
The more I tested the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra, the less it looked like it justified its 'Ultra' moniker
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
The GMKtec M7 Ultra is a replacement for earlier M7 designs, but it fails to perform as well
See Samsung Galaxy S26s Privacy Display feature in action
Mashable / 4h
We've previously learned that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphones would feature an innovative Privacy Display, and now that seems to have been confirmed — by Samsung itself. Sammy Guru grabbed an animation showing Privacy Display earlier this month. And this week, in an official update on the One UI 8.5 arriving with the new S26 phones, Samsung included a screenshot that clearly shows a P
TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business
24BBC News / 4h
The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner didn't sell its business in America.
Airlines preemptively cancel more than 1,400 flights through Saturday ahead of winter storm
The Points Guy Articles / 4h
Flight cancellations are piling up by the thousands ahead of what could be one of the biggest winter storms to hit the U.S. in recent memory. The first flakes from the storm have yet to fall, but carriers have begun canceling flights in anticipation of the storm – dubbed "Winter Storm Fern" by The Weather Channel. More than 350 flights for Friday had already been canceled as of 10:50 p.m. EST on
I watched all of Wonder Man on Disney+ — and the new Marvel TV show deserves a standing ovation for breaking the MCU mould
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley are a pitch-perfect pair in Wonder Man, Marvel's terrific new tragicomedy.
TikTok finalizes deal for its US entity
Engadget / 5h
TikTok has finalized the deal for its US entity , with its parent company ByteDance selling majority of its stake to a group of non-Chinese investors. The deal was closed just before the Trump Administration’s latest deadline, banning the app in the US unless it was divested from ByteDance, which will only retain 20 percent of the new entity. TikTok’s investors will own 80 percent, with Oracle, S
How to watch Tiafoe vs. de Minaur online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Tiafoe vs. de Minaur in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Alex de Minaur is one of the names to watch 2026 Australian Open . The Australian tennis star is looking to claim his first Gland Slam title on home soil. As the No. 6 seed, he's looked sharp so far and only dropped a single set in
Hurricanes vs Sixers Free Streams: How to watch BBL15 Challenger online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
How to watch 2026 BBL Challenger live streams for FREE, with Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith set to light up the Sydney vs Hobart clash at the SCG.
The Pitt Season 2, episode 3: Dr. Robby lied. What does it mean?
Mashable / 6h
Look, we love Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle), even with his flaws. But this latest episode of The Pitt has us urgently worried about our favorite ER doc, all because of a few little words that call back to some fan theories out of episode 1. The hit show's complicated attending physician kicked the second season off with a controversial move that had tongues wagging. Now, with Season 2, episode 3, titled
The Pitt: Whats a code black?
Mashable / 6h
Brace yourselves, Pitt Fiends! (Is that what we're calling ourselves?) Because episode 3 of Season 2 just dropped a major cliffhanger. As if Dr. Robby's lie doesn't have us stressed enough, now we've got a code black to deal with!? Spoilers and speculation below for Season 2 of The Pitt. For those unfamiliar with hospital terminology, a "code black" in this case means the nearby hospital will be
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 23, 2026
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're good with measurements. 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 u
NYT Strands hints, answers for January 23, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're unknowing. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There
How to watch Zverev vs. Norrie online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Zverev vs. Norrie in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 Australian Open continues to serve up big action from the world's top tennis stars — names such as Alexander Zverev, who entered the Melbourne-hosted tournament as the No. 3 seed and now faces British hopeful Cameron Norrie.
NYT Pips hints, answers for January 23, 2026
Mashable / 6h
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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 23, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're familiar with British order. 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: N
Former Sequoia partner’s new startup uses AI to negotiate your calendar for you
25TechCrunch / 7h
Blockit, an AI agent that communicates directly with other calendars, has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Sequoia.
The Pitt season 2 episode 3 beautifully proves why Dana is the HBO Max show's best character — and it's all thanks to this split-second scene you've definitely missed
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The Pitt season 2 episode 3 isn't as explosive as the previous two episodes – but it's quietly confirmed why Dana is the biggest hero of the bunch.
Dyson's biggest product innovations, ranked from game-changer to gimmick
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
I've tested most of Dyson's gadgets – these are the features that blew me away and the ones that turned out to be downgrades in disguise.
Does AI save time? Executives say yes, employees say no.
Mashable / 8h
Is your boss preaching the virtues of AI at work , while you don't actually find AI helps anywhere in your role? Turns out you are not alone. A new study from AI consulting firm Section surveyed 5,000 white collar employees, and found a major disparity between workers and their managers when it came to AI and productivity. In the study, 33 percent of company executives said using AI saved them 4
Palmer Luckey says the coolest thing about Anduril expanding to Long Beach is the fighter jets
26TechCrunch / 8h
Anduril on Thursday announced its plans to expand its Southern California presence with a major campus in Long Beach, the town where founder Palmer Luckey grew up.
TikTok Creates Legal Entity to Eventually Maybe Possibly Sell to U.S. Investors (Don’t Call It a Done Deal)
Gizmodo / 8h
An entity has been created and a deadline has been avoided, as the TikTok deal drags on.
I’ve tested plenty of ereaders but the Onyx Boox Go 7 is the first Android-powered ebook reader I really like
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Boox Go 7 is a fantastic Kindle Oasis replacement, with excellent performance and a long feature list – but it will cost you.
How to get presale access to Harry Styles’ Together, Together Tour 2026
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Calling all Harries: Harry Styles is officially back on tour — and fans with eligible American Express cards can get early access to tickets. The Grammy winner just announced his Together, Together Tour 2026, a limited global run tied to his upcoming album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally . The tour hits just seven cities worldwide, with New York City as the only U.S. stop, where Styles wil
Yes, I’m nodding at nothing — AirPods Pro head gesture controls are that good
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
When the temperatures drop, and you don't want to touch your iPhone or AirPods, gesture controls are a hand-saver. Here's how to set them up for Apple's excellent Bluetooth audio device.
OpenAI is coming for those sweet enterprise dollars in 2026
24TechCrunch / 8h
OpenAI has reportedly appointed Barret Zoph to lead its push into enterprise just a week after Zoph rejoined the company.
Vimeo starts layoffs after acquisition by Bending Spoons
37TechCrunch / 9h
Vimeo is in the process of laying off some of its global staff after being acquired last year by Bending Spoons for $1.38B.
TikTok Strikes Deal to Create New U.S. Entity and Loosen App’s Ties to China
300+NYT > Technology / 9h
The Chinese parent company of the popular video app said a group of non-Chinese investors would create an American TikTok to avoid a federal ban.
Sorry MAGA, Turns Out People Still Like ‘Woke’ Art
100+Wired / 9h
From Black vampires gobbling up Oscar nominations to gay pro hockey players dominating the culture, diverse stories broke through in an environment that’s increasingly hostile to them.
White House adds AI-produced tears to image of arrested protestor
86Mashable / 9h
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday that several organizers of a recent anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church had been arrested. Soon after, The White House X account shared an image of one of the protesters, attorney and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong, being led away by law enforcement officers with tears streaming down her face. The post quickly received a Community Notes fact-check
Microsoft 365 outage cause revealed
Mashable / 9h
Microsoft 365 suffered a major outage on Thursday , leaving some users unable to send or receive emails. That's obviously not ideal in the middle of a workday. As the afternoon bled into the evening on the East Coast, the company said it was working toward a full resolution — though folks may still see issues — and shed some light on what caused the problem. The most recent update on Microsoft's
AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
BBC News / 9h
The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.
FiiO's retro headphones will make me look like Julia Roberts singing in a bathtub bigger than the Blue Banana — and I must have them
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Forget your AirPods, FiiO's mixing retro style with LDAC wireless audio and knobs on the earpieces –music to my ears.
GM to end Chevy Bolt EV production next year, move China-made Buick to US factory
TechCrunch / 9h
The factory musical chairs reflect an economic and political environment, shaped by the Trump administration's tariff policy and its decision to end the federal EV tax credit.
Rust 1.93 has arrived, here's what’s new
How-To Geek / 10h
Rust 1.93.0 is now stable and was released today. It focuses on tightening up the compiler's safety guarantees while providing crucial new tools for performance-critical tasks. It is a solid release that makes the language feel more mature in areas that matter most.
Capital One acquires Brex for a steep discount to its peak valuation, but early believers are laughing all the way to the bank
23TechCrunch / 10h
Before everyone sharpens their knives, consider that for the VCs who backed Brex at its outset, the sale is a triumph.
US officially out of WHO, leaving hundreds of millions of dollars unpaid
27Ars Technica - All content / 10h
As of today, the US is no longer a member of the World Health Organization—and it leaves the United Nations health agency with hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid bills, according to reporting by Stat News . A year ago today, the US informed the WHO of its intent to exit, setting the clock for a one-year withdrawal period mandated in a 1948 joint resolution of Congress. But, in practice, th
Overrun with AI slop, cURL scraps bug bounties to ensure "intact mental health"
53Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The project developer for one of the Internet’s most popular networking tools is scrapping its vulnerability reward program after being overrun by a spike in the submission of low-quality reports, much of it AI-generated slop. “We are just a small single open source project with a small number of active maintainers,” Daniel Stenberg, the founder and lead developer of the open source app cURL, sai
Sennheiser introduces new TV headphones bundle with Auracast
Engadget / 10h
Sennheiser has unveiled its RS 275 TV Headphones, which are bundled with a BTA1 digital receiver. These headphones use Auracast technology to provide low-latency audio at a range of up to 50 meters, and can connect to other devices enabled with Auracast or Bluetooth Classic. For those unfamiliar, Auracast is broadcast Bluetooth audio; we have an explainer about it after CES 2024 put this audio te
Beef Over Beef: Singaporean Has “Worst Flight” On China Airlines… I Can’t Even
49One Mile at a Time / 10h
Singaporeans are certainly known for having very high service expectations. The perfect example of that is how critical many locals are of their national airline, Singapore Airlines, which is unarguably one of the highest quality carriers in the world . Along those lines, a Singaporean TikToker’s rant is going viral, where she shared what she claimed was one of her “worst flight experiences” ever
Stop paying subscriptions and get Microsoft Office staples for life for less than $3 each
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR : Refresh your PC with a Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows license , on sale now for just $19.97 (reg. $229). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows $19.97 $229 Save $209.03 It seems like nearly everything comes with a subscription cost these days. If you’re looking for helpful apps that won’t cost you a fortune month af
A Study Found Diet Coke Is Better for You Than Water (Sort Of)
31Lifehacker / 10h
I’m sure you’ve seen the studies that come out from time to time showing that diet sodas are arguably kinda-sorta bad for you . (Their evidence is never very strong.) But did you see the new study that found diet soda was better than water for people with type 2 diabetes? Not only is it a real study, it was well-designed and we should be paying attention to it, according to an epidemiologist I ta
The Switch 2’s GameCube library is failing to show the classic console at its best
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Nintendo’s selection of GameCube Classics on Switch 2 is solid, but largely uninspired. What can be done to improve the collection?
I’ve been an Apple user for 15 years – here’s why I’m actually excited about the Siri chatbot U-turn
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Apple is apparently working on a Siri chatbot powered by AI, and I can’t wait to see it in action.
People Are Big Mad About He-Man Having Pronouns
300+Gizmodo / 10h
A joke in the new 'Masters of the Universe' trailer plays into a familiar online grift.
This stunning new tented suite safari camp in Tanzania is officially bookable on Marriott points
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Travelers who have a stash of Marriott Bonvoy points and a love for wildlife and adventure will be excited to learn they can now book a stay at Autograph Collection's first safari camp. After a soft opening in September of last year, Mapito Safari Camp officially opened its doors Jan. 20, near Serengeti National Park in Tanzania — one of TPG's best places to visit in 2026 . Guests can opt to stay
You can now book Aer Lingus award flights online using American Airlines miles
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
It just got easier to book Aer Lingus award flights with American Airlines AAdvantage miles — and just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Booking Aer Lingus flights with AAdvantage miles has long required calling a phone agent. Now, travelers can do it themselves online, making it easier to find award space and book it before it disappears. Here's how you can redeem your AAdvantage miles for Aer Ling
This isn't your typical mini PC - Beelink reveals new SER10 Pro and SER10 Max powerhouses boasting DDR5, 10Gbps Ethernet, and Ryzen Gorgon Point
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Beelink launches SER10 Pro and Max mini-PCs with Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, DDR5 memory, and 10 Gbps Ethernet.
Voice AI engine and OpenAI partner LiveKit hits $1B valuation
TechCrunch / 11h
The five-year-old-startup powers OpenAI’s ChatGPT voice mode and raised a $100 million round led by Index Ventures.
This top-tier robovac is back to its Black Friday price – get the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni for a massive 45% off
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The AU$2,499 RRP was the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni’s main drawback, so this huge discount brings it down to its lowest AU price yet and is now much easier to recommend.
Darth Maul's standalone series premieres on Disney+ on April 6
Engadget / 11h
Darth Maul, the beloved, sometimes spider-legged former Sith Lord first introduced in Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace , is officially getting his own animated spin-off on April 6, 2026, based on a new teaser trailer published by Disney. Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord was originally announced at Star Wars Celebration in 2025, and is set after Maul's arc in Star Wars: The Clone Wars but be
Inference startup Inferact lands $150M to commercialize vLLM
TechCrunch / 11h
The seed round values the newly formed startup at $800 million.
Microsoft 365 Outlook down: Microsoft breaks silence on outage
24Mashable / 11h
Updated at 6:15 p.m. ET on Jan. 22: Microsoft shared a new update on its recovery efforts Thursday evening. On the Microsoft 365 status page, the company wrote: "We're carefully rebalancing traffic across all affected infrastructure in the region, while monitoring the corresponding health telemetry, to ensure the environment enters into a balanced state as our remediation efforts continue. We’re
I’ve tested tons of Bluetooth speakers, and this little-known JBL feature is a major reason I recommend its products so strongly
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
If you're looking to buy a new Bluetooth speaker, this one trick may tempt you to pick one up from JBL.
Hacker who stole 120,000 bitcoins wants a second chance—and a security job
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Thursday, Ilya Lichtenstein, who was at the center of a massive 2016 crypto heist worth billions at the time, wrote online that he is now out of prison and has changed his ways. “Ten years ago, I decided that I would hack the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world,” Lichtenstein wrote on LinkedIn , detailing a time when his startup was barely making money and he decided to steal some ins
Report: Apple plans to launch AI-powered wearable pin device as soon as 2027
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Apple is working on a wearable device that will allow the user to take advantage of AI models, according to sources familiar with the product who spoke with tech publication The Information. The product is said to be "the same size as an AirTag, only slightly thicker," and will be worn as a pin, inviting comparisons to the failed Humane AI pin that launched to bad reviews and lackluster sales in
Yeah, This Guy’s Looking Like the Frontrunner for New CEO of Apple
Gizmodo / 11h
Get ready to hear a lot about John Ternus.
What it really costs to maintain a Lexus hybrid for 10 years
How-To Geek / 11h
Lexus has always been the safe bet for people who want a luxury car without the German-car headaches. Their hybrids live up to that reputation, staying reliable while keeping maintenance costs surprisingly low.
JBL made a pair of AI-powered practice amps
Engadget / 11h
JBL is trying its hand at something new, with a pair of AI-powered practice amps. The BandBox Solo and BandBox Trio include an onboard Stem AI that purportedly lets you separate or remove vocals and instruments from any music streamed over Bluetooth. So, say you're a young guitarist learning “Stairway to Heaven” (as one does). At least in theory, you could use the speaker to remove Jimmy Page's p
The best new floral Lego sets to brighten up your home
Mashable / 11h
For Lego fans, winter is a great time to focus on building new sets. While you wait for spring weather and returning outside, Lego is a nice way to keep busy from the comfort of your home. And Lego has recently revealed a whole new batch of builds for January , so there's plenty of options to check out right now. Among them are a variety of new floral sets, which are perfect for adding a bit of c
Give your kids stress-free screen time with this award-winning app
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: This lifetime subscription to Pok Pok is a great introduction to screen time for kids, offering a non-addictive, educational app, and it’s on sale now for just $59.99 (reg. $250). Opens in a new window Credit: Pok Pok Pok Pok: Lifetime Subscription $59.99 $250 Save $190.01 Screen time is a stressful topic for today’s parents. If you’re looking for an app that you won’t have to worry about,
Microsoft 365 outage: Outlook is down. What we know.
27Mashable / 11h
Updated on Jan. 22 at 5:31 p.m. ET: Microsoft said it was working toward fixing a 365 outage on Thursday, though noted users may still be experiencing issues. "We're carefully rebalancing traffic across all affected infrastructure in the region," read a statement on its 365 status page . "We’re proceeding as quickly as possible and this incremental approach will also help us identify whether any
Legislators Push to Make Companies Tell Customers When Their Products Will Die
Wired / 11h
A pair of bills in Massachusetts would require manufacturers to tell consumers when their connected gadgets are going dark. It should be a boon for cybersecurity as connected devices grow obsolete.
Now That Bilt Cash Details Are Out, The New Cards Look Completely Different — Palladium Is 3x Catch-All, Obsidian Hits 4x
View from the Wing / 11h
Bilt finally published the missing Bilt Cash details—and they change how the new cards pencil out. With the “extra 1x” points option, Palladium effectively becomes a 3x catch-all card (up to $25,000 in spend), while Obsidian can hit 4x in your chosen category.
Ryan Coogler on ‘Sinners’ Making Oscar History—Especially for Horror Movies
42Gizmodo / 11h
The period vampire thriller scored a record-breaking 16 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Air France-KLM Mastercard review: Good for Air France and KLM loyalists
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Air France-KLM World Elite Mastercard overview Many seasoned points and miles fans have at least one or two cobranded airline cards. If you're currently seeking a new airline card to add to your wallet, the Air France-KLM World Elite Mastercard® may be the right choice for you. With a solid earnings structure and bonus anniversary miles, this card is best suited for frequent Air France and KLM fl
Choose from these 3 Prime Video movies for this weekend’s date night (January 23 - 25)
How-To Geek / 11h
This month, we’re tackling something new and broaching the topic of—wait for it—date night. Woohoo! I don’t know about you, but my perfect date night is at home with my favorite person, in front of the TV, with our favorite snacks and a good movie or two.
Telly has only delivered 35,000 of its free televisions with always-on ads
Engadget / 11h
Telly appeared on the home theater scene in 2023 with an unusual proposition. Its business model revolves around giving customers free dual-screen televisions where the lower screen shows non-stop advertisements. At the time, the start-up’s execs projected that Telly would ship its first 500,000 screens that summer. However, Janko Roettgers of Lowpass reported that Telly only had 35,000 sets in p
Are AI agents ready for the workplace? A new benchmark raises doubts
TechCrunch / 12h
New research looks at how leading AI models hold up doing actual white-collar work tasks, drawn from consulting, investment banking, and law. Most models failed.
How ChatGPT ends up in childrens toys
Mashable / 12h
The fallout over Kumma the bear , a stuffed toy initially powered by ChatGPT and designed to interact with children, began in November. A researcher for U.S. PIRG Education Fund tested the product, alongside other AI toys , and published the alarming findings . Sweet, soft Kumma would happily tell its conversation partner how to light a match as well as discuss sexual kink. The bear's maker, Folo
NASA’s Artemis 2 Is Sending Some Legendary Artifacts Around the Moon
Gizmodo / 12h
The Artemis 2 astronauts—and the historical keepsakes they’re bringing with them—will travel farther from Earth than any have gone before.
"Exactly the opposite of what AI and mission-critical workloads require": Dell VP says recycling enterprise SSDs to save costs could result in catastrophic data loss
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Dell warns reusing worn enterprise SSDs because of flash shortages increases failure risks for AI and mission-critical storage environments.
Google Home is fixing this annoying lights software bug
How-To Geek / 12h
You have probably been greeted by the frustrating sight of your lights showing an error status in the Google Home app. Fortunately, the company is finally working on a fix for the annoying and widespread bug that causes smart lights and switches to incorrectly display as offline in its app.
Find out how far Earth has travelled since you were born with this website
How-To Geek / 12h
Here’s a fun and somewhat terrifying fact: you’re on a planet right now. We all know this, but it’s hard to really visualize. The good news is there’s a website for that, and it can tell you exactly how far Earth has traveled through space since you arrived on it.
How to Stop This New Pixel Bug From Leaking Your Audio to Incoming Callers
Lifehacker / 12h
If you're a Pixel owner, you may want to update your settings for Phone by Google. 9to5Google reports that a handful of users have experienced a bug with the Take a Message feature that records and sends audio to callers as they are leaving a voicemail. Take a Message is a recently introduced feature for the Phone app that activates when the recipient is not available to answer (or declines the i
Inflation what? The 2026 Subaru WRX is more affordable!
How-To Geek / 12h
The 2026 Subaru WRX lineup offers a lot of choices if you’re ready to treat yourself to a sports car without going overboard. Similar to other beloved and affordable sports cars , the 2026 WRX doubles as a daily driver and something fun for the weekend. Like a true driver’s car, a six-speed manual transmission is standard on five of the six trim levels.
Asking Grok to delete fake nudes may force victims to sue in Musk's chosen court
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Journalists and advocates have been trying to grasp how many victims in total were harmed by Grok's nudifying scandal after xAI delayed restricting outputs and app stores refused to cut off access for days. The latest estimates show that perhaps millions were harmed in the days immediately after Elon Musk promoted Grok's undressing feature on his own X feed by posting a pic of himself in a bikini
Google begins offering free SAT practice tests powered by Gemini
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
It's no secret that students worldwide use AI chatbots to do their homework and avoid learning things. On the flip side, students can also use AI as a tool to beef up their knowledge and plan for the future with flashcards or study guides. Google hopes its latest Gemini feature will help with the latter. The company has announced that Gemini can now create free SAT practice tests and coach studen
Microsoft 365 hit by outage, preventing access to emails and files
27TechCrunch / 12h
An hours-long outage is preventing Microsoft's enterprise customers from accessing their inboxes, files, and video meetings.
Why iPhone and Android Weather Apps Are Freaking Out About Winter Storm Forecasts
NYT > Technology / 12h
A foot of snow in New York? Two feet? Well, it’s complicated.
New Evidence Melts the Stonehenge Glacier Theory
Gizmodo / 12h
It seems like glaciers weren't helpful in the construction of the famous prehistoric monument.
Notorious FTX Exec Caroline Ellison Is Out of Federal Custody
Gizmodo / 12h
SBF's ex-girlfriend was released early after cooperating in the FTX fraud case. Is anyone hiring?
Big New Offer: IHG Premier Card 175K Points Welcome Bonus
72One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Learn more about the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card with a bonus of 175K points The $99 annual fee IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is a popular Chase credit card that I think is worth holding onto long term, thanks to the great perks that it offers. If you’ve been considering picking up this card, now would be the ideal time to apply, as we’ve just seen an improved welcome offer in
White House Uses AI to Alter Protester’s Face So That She’s Sobbing, Instead of Looking Brave, During Arrest
Futurism / 12h
The White House published an image on X in which the face of a protester had been altered using AI to depict her weeping during her arrest — instead of striking a stoic pose, as she actually looked during the event. The woman in the image, civil rights attorney and organizer Nekima Levy Armstrong, was arrested this week after interrupting a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota. The protesters we
My Garmin kept accidentally calling people in the shower — here's the simple fix
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
My Garmin watch has a life of its own in the shower — here's how to set up a touchscreen locking hot key.
‘Good luck, the rest of you’: Volvo taunts Ford and Volkswagen and says it's overcome 'painful' software issues with new EX60
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Volvo unveils the upcoming EX60 electric SUV, which it claims is a game changer. But it still has a huge task on its hands to make customers forget about the EX90 software debacle.
We shouldn't need a $140 gadget to stop GPUs from melting
How-To Geek / 12h
It seems like forever ago that we first read about melting GPU power connectors and small fires starting inside PCs as the wattage was cranked up to unbelievable levels. You'd think that, by now, this issue would be definitively solved, but it's still happening, and the "fixes" all seem like stopgaps. So what's happening?
3 Prime Video documentaries you'll actually watch this weekend (January 23 - 25)
How-To Geek / 12h
I spend a ton of time scrolling through the endless documentary titles on Prime Video . And if you look hard enough, sometimes it has a way of serving up some perfect weekend (or weekday) doc gems.
6 Cool Details We Spotted in the ‘Maul—Shadow Lord’ Trailer
Gizmodo / 12h
Our first proper look at Darth Maul's new animated series brings some interesting ties to other areas of the 'Star Wars' galaxy.
Elon Musk Sure Made Lots of Predictions at Davos
100+Wired / 12h
Humanoid robots, space travel, the science of aging—Musk weighed in on all of it at this week’s World Economic Forum. But his predictions rarely work out the way he says they will.
Microsoft 365 and Outlook are down for many – here's everything we know about issues affecting the apps, as a disruption is confirmed
41Latest from TechRadar / 12h
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David Ellison extends deadline for Warner Bros. Discovery takeover offer
Engadget / 12h
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison is apparently still hopeful that investors will approve his $108.4 billion hostile takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount Skydance announced Thursday that it's extending its all-cash offer to acquire the storied studio, and
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Child experts: AI toys too risky for young kidsMashable / 45minAI toys say the darnedest things, according to the independent experts who test them for safety. When researchers from Common Sense Media tried out the popular AI toys Miko 3, Grem, and Bondu, they documented the concerning results in a report published Thursday. Bondu, a plush dinosaur powered by AI, apparently insisted to a tester that it was as real as in their human friends. "I'm here to have
How to watch Confessions Of A Killer — it's *FREE*
Latest from TechRadar / 4min
A decades-old murder confession makes for bone-chilling viewing. Here's how to watch Confessions Of A Killer for FREE.
DHS’s Data Grab Is Getting Citizens Kicked Off Voter Rolls, New Complaint Says
Wired / 9min
As states check voter registration against a mashup of federal data, a new complaint says US citizens are getting kicked off state voter rolls as a result.
Prime Video unveils first look at Grand Regent Thragg and Universa in new images for Invincible season 4 — but where are its release date and trailer, William?
Latest from TechRadar / 11min
The first images for Invincible season 4 have revealed the new villains we'll meet in the Amazon TV Original.
The Pokémon TCG Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex League Battle Deck has hit a record-low price on Amazon — save over $30
Mashable / 15min
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex League Battle Deck is now just $19.93 on Amazon . That’s a massive 64% off its original $52.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG: Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex League Battle Deck $19.98 at Amazon $52.99 Save $33.01 If you’ve been eyeing a competition-ready Pokémon TCG deck without paying tournament-level prices, this
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $250
Mashable / 15min
SAVE $250: As of Jan. 22, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm) is down to its lowest-ever price of $549 at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 $549 at Amazon $799 Save $250 For athletic and outdoorsy people, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a big smartwatch upgrade that's packed with features to keep up with whatever you're doing. If you've been hoping to invest, b
Get $100 off the Apple Studio Display right now at Amazon
Mashable / 15min
SAVE $100 : As of Jan. 22, the Apple Studio Display is on sale for $1,499.99 at Amazon. That's a 6% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Studio Display $1,499.99 at Amazon $1,599 Save $99.01 Is your home office in need of a little love? If you're still straining your eyes on the same rickety screen you've had for years, it's definitely time to upgrade. If you're loo
Upgrade your streaming setup with $15 off the Roku Streaming Stick 4K at Amazon
Mashable / 15min
SAVE $15: As of Jan. 22, the Roku Streaming Stick 4K is on sale for $34.99 at Amazon. That's a 30% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku Streaming Stick 4K $34.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $15 The Roku Streaming Stick 4K is back on sale at Amazon. For a straightforward and slick streaming setup, you can't go wrong with this model. As of Jan. 22, this streaming device is $1
The Soundcore Sleep A30 Special earbuds are the best sleep earbuds available now
Mashable / 15min
I can't say reviewing the Soundcore Sleep A30 Special earbuds was particularly challenging. After all, it was just about four months ago that I reviewed the Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds upon their release. Those were the earbuds that added active noise cancellation to sleep earbuds — a feature not available on any other options on the market at the time. Their performance impressed me enough that
The Eufy E25 robot vacuum is $250 off at Amazon — act fast to save with this limited-time deal
Mashable / 15min
SAVE $250: As of Jan. 22, the Eufy E25 robot vacuum is on sale for $649.99 at Amazon. That's a 28% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: eufy eufy E25 $649.99 at Amazon $899.99 Save $250 Robot vacuum deals are never something we'll ignore, and if you've been looking for a vacuum and mop combo, check out this latest Amazon deal on the Eufy E25 . As of Jan. 22, the Eufy E25 robo
Framework Laptop 16 (AMD) review: I’m obsessed with both the concept and the laptop
Mashable / 15min
Amid a slew of modern tech designed to be outdated within a few years (a.k.a. planned obsolescence), the Framework Laptop 16 is a welcome innovation. It’s a DIY laptop that you can easily repair and upgrade over time, and it very well could be the last ‘new laptop’ you ever purchase . Before you let the concept of a ‘DIY laptop’ scare you away, let me explain. It’s really not that difficult to pu
'Pin-sharp 4K footage' – the 3 best security cameras to protect your home, recommended by a smart home tech editor
Latest from TechRadar / 25min
Monitor your property with pin-sharp footage, great battery life, and even AI-powered facial recognition.
Roborock has launched a new flagship robovac, and that's your cue to go and buy the old version for a massively reduced price
Latest from TechRadar / 25min
I've tested dozens of robot vacuums, but this is the one that has a permanent spot in my home – and it's never let me down.
Yann LeCun’s new venture is a contrarian bet against large language models
MIT Technology Review / 35min
Yann LeCun is a Turing Award recipient and a top AI researcher, but he has long been a contrarian figure in the tech world. He believes that the industry’s current obsession with large language models is wrong-headed and will ultimately fail to solve many pressing problems. Instead, he thinks we should be betting on world models—a different type of AI that accurately reflects the dynamics of the
How to Deal With That Drawer Full of Old Gadgets
NYT > Technology / 43min
This month, resolve to revive or relinquish those old music players and point-and-shoot cameras — and retrieve any files trapped on the devices.
Elon Musk’s Grok A.I. Chatbot Made Millions of Sexualized Images, New Estimates Show
NYT > Technology / 43min
Over nine days, Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot generated and posted 4.4 million images, of which at least 41 percent were sexualized images of women.
The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is down to its record-low price at Amazon — save $500
Mashable / 45min
SAVE $500: The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale at Amazon for $1,099, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's a 31% discount that matches the record low at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo $1,099 at Amazon $1,599 Save $500 Despite the FCC ban on foreign drones , you can still get yourself a DJI drone. The fine print of the ban explains that any
10 movies out of Sundance 2026 you should know about right now
Mashable / 45min
The life of a cinephile knows no rest! Today is not only the day when cheers and jeers are sounding across Hollywood as the nominations for the 2026 Academy Awards hit, but it's also the opening day for the Sundance Film Festival, where Oscar buzz begins. It was last year at Sundance that Rose Byrne began to be heralded for her ruthlessly intense performance in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You . The fe
End PDF busywork with a lifetime license to this game-changing $30 tool
Mashable / 45min
TL;DR: Work with PDFs joyfully thanks to this lifetime license to PDF Converter and Editor , on sale now for just $29.99 (reg. $99.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Acethinker PDF Converter & Editor: Lifetime License $29.99 $99.99 Save $70 Want to banish PDF busywork from your to-do list this year? PDF Converter and Editor makes it possible, allowing you to finally make peace with this pesky fil
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! review: A dazzling ode to streaming and the creator economy
Mashable / 45min
Shingo Yamashita's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! presents a virtual world so dazzling and well-run you'll wish it actually existed. The Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 opening sequence director's feature debut is set both in reality and in the virtual world of Tsukuyomi, offering a level of expert world-building. With an almost two-and-a-half-hour runtime, the film feels like it could have bee
How to unblock Pornhub for free in Missouri
Mashable / 45min
TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from Missouri with a VPN . The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . More than a third of U.S. states have introduced age verification laws for online adult content, including Missouri. In response to the introduction of these new requirements, Pornhub has restricted access to millions of potential users. And now we're seeing a similar situation play out in
How to watch Lakers vs. Clippers online for free
Mashable / 45min
TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers in the NBA for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . This week's NBA action has an exciting twist. It's Rivals Week , a concept introduced in recent years to highlight long-running and emerging rivalries within the NBA. Among those rivalries is the Los Angeles Laker
How to watch Warriors vs. Mavericks online for free
Mashable / 45min
TL;DR: Live stream Golden State Warriors vs. Dallas Mavericks in the NBA for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The NBA serves up another exciting game as the Warriors visit the Mavericks. Neither franchise is setting the world on fire this season, with both teams in middling positions in the Western Conference . Bu
Whats new to streaming this week? (Jan. 23, 2026)
Mashable / 45min
Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer! Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to wat
How to turn a tablet into an e-reader: The best settings and accessories
Mashable / 45min
In a world full of endless specialty devices, do you really need one more thing? For readers, the answer is often yes. E-readers like Kindles and Kobos are devices that bridge the gap between a physical book and a tablet . They're extremely portable, hold thousands of books at once, and are gentle on the eyes. But what if you already have a tablet? Tablets and e-readers aren't exactly the same —
Pranksters and pickup artists are using Meta Ray-Ban glasses to harass strangers for content
Mashable / 45min
Across Instagram and TikTok, influencers and would-be content creators are churning out low-effort prank and pickup artist videos using the discreet recording features of Meta Ray-Bans and other smart glasses. Many of these clips cross from cringe into outright troubling, with creators harassing women , service workers , and the homeless . In some videos, creators pretend to be mentally disabled
How to watch Skyscraper Live: See Alex Honnold climb one of the worlds tallest buildings in real time
Mashable / 45min
One of the greatest free solo climbers of all time, Alex Honnold, is about to risk everything to scale the Taipei 101 skyscraper — one of the tallest buildings in the world. And you can watch it all happen live on Netflix . Here's everything you need to know to tune in. What is Skyscraper Live ? Unlike the prerecorded climbing documentary Free Solo , Skyscraper Live will follow Honnold as he scal
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 22, 2026
Mashable / 45min
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
This Resident Evil Requiem Switch 2 deal is so good, I'm wondering if it's a mistake – and you should snap it up right now just in case
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
This Resident Evil Requeim pre-order deal is so good it looks like a pricing error - order it now for a ridiculously low price.
Ubisoft axes Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake, announces major company restructure
Mashable / 2h
Ubisoft has cancelled the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake , as well as axed five other games. Announced on Wednesday, the cancellations come as part of a major company restructure aimed at improving its growth and its finances — with some cost cutting having already been done via layoffs. SEE ALSO: Ubisoft takes 'Rainbow Six Siege' offline after significant hack The Prince of Persia: T
Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 22, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you have a good sense of hearing. 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
Logitech’s new AI-powered webcam will let you really take center stage at your meetings
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
AI-powered features give Logitech's new Rally AI Cameras a smarter way to present.
I tested the GTBox T1 - and while the designers did something different with this mini PC, I'm debating whether it was a good idea
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
A uniquely styled mini PC, the GTBox T1 has a powerful platform inside its speaker aesthetics.
Your smartphone is quietly sharing your data overnight, NordVPN warns – here's how to limit it
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Smartphones continue sharing data overnight, often without users realizing it. NordVPN experts explain what’s normal, what’s risky, and how to minimize background tracking.
"When sport teams tell you what tech they use, people stand up and take notice": Wasabi tells us how it is helping Liverpool FC score big on content for fans everywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
How Wasabi is helping Liverpool FC achieve its goal of being the most engaged football club in the world.
A new Stuff Your Kindle Day is live for 24 hours — download free cozy mystery books
Mashable / 5h
FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on Jan. 22. The winter edition of the Cozy Mystery Book Blast offers free cozy mystery books for your e-reader . We know that we literally only just made an announcement that Stuff Your Kindle Day was back for 2026 , but we're back to tell you that there are two free giveaways running concurrently right now. Is this too much or are new even
How to watch Rybakina vs. Gracheva online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Rybakina vs. Gracheva in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Elena Rybakina has her eyes on winning the 2026 Australian Open . The No. 5 seed reached the final of the Melbourne-hosted tournament in 2023 but she's yet to win it. And she showed how much she wants it in a tough but decisive fi
How to watch Sinner vs. Duckworth online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. Duckworth in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 Australian Open rumbles on with more games between the best players in the world. Fans will be keeping a keen eye on the progress of second seed Jannik Sinner. The Italian won this Grand Slam in 2024 and 2025 — can he make
Hurdle hints and answers for January 22, 2026
Mashable / 5h
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
Sri Lanka vs England ODI Live Streams: How to watch cricket online from anywhere, TV channels, schedule
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
How to watch 2026 Sri Lanka vs England live streams online, with the cricket series getting underway with a trio of ODIs at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
X is also launching Bluesky-like starter packs
Engadget / 5h
X is rolling out a new feature called “Starterpacks” to all users in the coming weeks, the company’s head of product has announced. It’s made up of compilations of accounts new users can follow based on their interests. If that sounds familiar, it’s because Bluesky launched a very similar feature that’s also called “starter packs” back in 2024. Bluesky allows ordinary users to curate their own pa
Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2026 live stream: how to watch DP World Tour golf online, TV channels, preview, Round 1 tee times
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
All the ways to watch Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2026 live streams online from anywhere, as Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood & Co. start the new golf season.
Microsoft CEO urges AI developers 'to get to a point where we are using this to do something useful,' or 'lose even the social permission...to generate these tokens'
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Satya Nadella used his Davos platform to warn that AI’s future hinges on proving real-world utility.
'I think it's a bit like selling nuclear weapons to North Korea and bragging' — Anthropic's CEO warns Davos about letting Nvidia sell AI chips to China
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei riled Davos attendees by condemning U.S.-approved Nvidia chip sales to China
Siri said to be going all ChatGPT as Apple fixes its AI agent
Mashable / 7h
The AI upgrade to Siri, Apple's creaky old voice assistant, has been brewing for some time. Now we have more details, courtesy of a report from Apple super-scooper Mark Gurman . As expected, the new version of Siri — codenamed Campos — will use a fine-tuned version of Google Gemini for its on-board intelligence. But the bigger claim is how embedded it will be throughout the iPhone experience — an
Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink
26BBC News / 7h
Blue Origin will be focused on businesses and governments, while Starlink also offers services to individual customers.
NYT Pips hints, answers for January 22, 2026
Mashable / 7h
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
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 22, 2026
Mashable / 7h
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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 22, 2026
Mashable / 7h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a klutz. 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 hints an
NYT Strands hints, answers for January 22, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're always in a good mood. 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
New AI music from Liza Minnelli, Art Garfunkel featured on Eleven Album
Mashable / 7h
Eleven Labs announced today that it worked with artists such as Liza Minnelli for the Eleven Album , a collection of songs created to promote the company's new AI music generator, Eleven Music. Many of the songs on the album are now streaming on Spotify in a public playlist. Additional tracks, including the new Liza Minnelli song, "Kids Wait Til You Hear This," can be heard on the ElevenLabs webs
What happens to GDP Growth & World Economy in a Real AI Boom ?
Next Big Future / 8h
Federal Reserve GDPNow tracking at 5.4% real GDP growth – Up from first week of January, holding between 5.1-5.4% – Historically within 0.5% accuracy of official BEA numbers – Late 90s had similar growth from telecom/fiber capex spending – Current AI data center buildout creating parallel infrastructure investment Sustained growth potential – AI spending: $400B ... Read more
Miss the iPhone mini? Now's the perfect time for small phones to make a comeback
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Readers told me that they still like small phones, and I think now's the time for compact phones to make a return.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leaks shed light on colors, prices
Mashable / 9h
Samsung's next batch of flagship smartphones is almost here, and leaked details are coming in hot. A pair of reports this week pointed to possible color choices and price points for the still-unannounced Galaxy S26 lineup. For starters, prominent leaker Evan Blass took to X to post a list of Galaxy S26 color options, allegedly definitive. They are: Black White Silver Shadow Sky Blue Cobalt Violet
In Davos bubble, AI leaders see no real AI bubble
Mashable / 9h
In Jan. 2026, the gap between the haves and the have-nots could hardly be more stark — even in AI world. On the have-not side, there's OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Long the hype man for imminent digital superintelligence (aka AGI), Altman backtracked and said we're in an AI bubble last year. He's made odd deals to feed the money hog known as ChatGPT ; subscriptions ain't paying the bills. Last week, Al
New Bilt Cash details are here — including option to earn 3x everyday points on the Palladium Card
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Buckle up, because Bilt continues to release details about its 2.0 program — which, as you may know, includes three new credit cards , two earning options and now an entirely new second rewards currency: Bilt Cash. Bilt Cash does not replace Bilt Rewards Points , which are generally regarded as the most valuable type of loyalty program currency (per TPG's January 2026 valuations ), largely due to
Judge orders stop to FBI search of devices seized from Washington Post reporter
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
A federal judge today ordered the US government to stop searching devices seized from the house of a Washington Post reporter. It may be only a temporary reprieve for the Post and reporter Hannah Natanson, however. Further proceedings will be held on whether the search can resume or whether the government must return the devices. Natanson herself isn't the subject of investigation, but the FBI ex
Millions of people imperiled through sign-in links sent by SMS
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Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Websites that authenticate users through links and codes sent in text messages are imperiling the privacy of millions of people, leaving them vulnerable to scams, identity theft, and other crimes, recently published research has found. The links are sent to people seeking a range of services, including those offering insurance quotes, job listings, and referrals for pet sitters and tutors. To eli
mRNA cancer vaccine shows protection at 5-year follow-up, Moderna and Merck say
31Ars Technica - All content / 10h
In a small clinical trial, customized mRNA vaccines against high-risk skin cancers appeared to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence and death by nearly 50 percent over five years when compared with standard treatment alone. That's according to Moderna and Merck , the two pharmaceutical companies that have collaborated on the experimental cancer vaccine, called intismeran autogene (mRNA-4157 or V9
Not to be outdone by OpenAI, Apple is reportedly developing an AI wearable
24TechCrunch / 10h
Should this wearable materialize, it could be released as early as 2027, according to a report on the device.
Apple Might Turn Siri Into an AI Chatbot to Rival ChatGPT
Lifehacker / 10h
Last week, Apple finally admitted it will need to team up with Google to finally make good on that contextual Siri promise it made two years ago, which would have allowed the virtual assistant to integrate with content like your texts or emails to answer personal questions and take actions for you. Now, according to a new report, the iPhone company might actually go one step further and turn Siri
Bilt Cash Details Just Dropped — Here Is What 4% Actually Buys On The New Cards: Value Is Better Than Expected
View from the Wing / 10h
Bilt just released the missing details behind its new cards: what the promised 4% “Bilt Cash” actually buys on top of points. The redemption menu is much bigger than expected—ranging from monthly Grubhub and Lyft credits to Blacklane rides, hotel portal credits, and even Blade flights—and there’s a points-accelerator option that can effectively raise your ongoing earn rate if you play it right.
Add playing piano to your party tricks with this AI-powered app
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR : Secure a lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons and master an instrument in your free time for just $99.97 (reg. $299.99) through Feb. 1. Opens in a new window Credit: Skoove Skoove Premium Piano Lessons: Lifetime Subscription $99.97 $299.99 Save $200.02 Looking to give yourself an upgrade in 2026? How about learning to play the piano? You can now add the impressive skill t
Linux creatives rejoice - this dev's hard work now lets Photoshop finally run on Linux, so let your imaginations run wild
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
A developer-enabled Wine workaround allows modern Photoshop versions to run on Linux, highlighting technical feasibility despite the continued absence of official Adobe support.
I tried Vodafone’s 5G home internet service and found it to surpass expectations, but perhaps don’t get your hopes up
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Vodafone 5G home internet service proved to be a viable alternative to the NBN during my testing, but not everyone may have the same results.
Apple is reportedly working on an AI pin wearable that is AirTag-sized
Mashable / 11h
Apple is getting into the AI wearable space with its very own AI pin, according to a new report from The Information . According to the report, Apple's AI pin could be released as soon as 2027 and would be around the size of a slightly thicker AirTag. The report describes Apple's work-in-progress AI pin as being a "thin, flat, circular disc with an aluminum-and-glass shell." The Apple AI pin will
Save $350 on this AI-powered Shark robot vacuum for a tidier home
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $350: As of Jan. 21, get the Shark AV2501AE AI robot vacuum for $299.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $649.99. That's a discount of 54%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Shark AV2501AE AI robot vacuum $299.99 at Amazon $649.99 Save $350 It's 2025. Who's actually spending time pushing around a vacuum anymore? Let a robot vacuum take care of the dirty work and save some money whi
Sources: Project SGLang spins out as RadixArk with $400M valuation as inference market explodes
TechCrunch / 11h
SGLang, which originated as an open source research project at Ion Stoica’s UC Berkeley lab, has raised capital from Accel.
A $22 portable cable that charges nearly everything you own
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: GoCable is a compact 8-in-1 charging cable with 100W power , universal connectors, and built-in tools — and it’s on sale for $21.99 (reg. $49.99). Opens in a new window Credit: GoCable GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable $21.99 $49.99 Save $28.00 Staying powered shouldn’t require a bag full of cables and adapters. The GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable is designed for busy, on-the-go lives — combinin
In 20 Years, 0–60 times won’t define sports cars—here’s what will
How-To Geek / 11h
Automakers have been chasing speed and power for over 100 years. When developing a new sports car , these aspects are the benchmarks for success. Auto engineers try to achieve this feat by increasing power, reducing weight, and using just about every other trick in the book to improve a new model’s performance. Today, cars are reaching performance levels that are at the limits of what most humans
Bring the Existential Horror of Capitalism to Your Shelf With This ‘Squid Game’ Figure
Gizmodo / 11h
Hot Toys' new sixth-scale collectible of Lee Jung-jae's haunted Seong Gi-hun, aka Player 456, comes with a lot of accessories—but you'll have to BYO baby.
How to watch The Beauty — streaming services, release date and episode schedule
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A seductive drug rewrites beauty, desire, and the horrible cost of perfection. Here’s how you can watch The Beauty online and from anywhere.
Just got a PlayStation Portal? Here are nine games I cannot recommend enough
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Wondering what to play first on your shiny new PlayStation Portal? There’s a world of options thanks to PS Plus, but here’s what I recommend trying first.
End of the golden age: Qantas restricts Emirates first-class award seats and raises prices
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
The Qantas Frequent Flyer loyalty program is making several changes to how members can book Emirates first-class award seats with Qantas points, and for anyone who aspires to fly one of the world's best first-class products, it's a triple dose of negative news. Until now, using Qantas points has been one of the easiest ways to book Emirates first-class seats with rewards, especially as Qantas Fre
How to use ExpertFlyer alerts to snag a better seat on the plane
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Airline seat selection can be a frustrating experience. Window or aisle seat? Preferred seat or standard seat? Over the wing or not? Select a seat or hope to score a great one at check-in? Sometimes, your ideal seat may not be available when you book. And who has time to manually check a seat map multiple times a day, leading up to a flight, in the hopes that a better one opens up? Fortunately, E
Tough luck, Elon - EPA shuts loophole that lets hyperscalers quickly deploy power generators without needing a permit
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
EPA closes loophole allowing temporary gas turbines, forcing hyperscalers to acquire permits and meet federal air quality standards immediately.
X copies Bluesky with a ‘Starterpacks’ feature that helps you find who to follow
TechCrunch / 12h
X says the new feature, similar to Bluesky's Starter Packs, will arrive in the coming weeks.
NYC Mayor Says He Is Banning Hotel Junk Fees Everywhere, Not Just In The City — What The New Rule Really Does
View from the Wing / 12h
NYC’s mayor says he’s banning hotel “junk fees” everywhere—not just in the city. In reality, the proposal forces all-in price disclosure (and disclosure of deposits and card holds), pretty much mirroring existing federal rules with additional fine revenue for the city.
Trump FCC threatens to enforce equal-time rule on late-night talk shows
20Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The Federal Communications Commission today issued a warning to late-night and daytime talk shows, saying these shows may no longer qualify for an exemption to the FCC's equal-time rule. Because the FCC is chaired by vocal Trump supporter Brendan Carr , changing how the rule is enforced could pressure shows into seeking out more interviews with Republican candidates. The public notice providing w
Apple Is Reportedly Making Its Own Wearable AI Pin
Gizmodo / 12h
The iPhone maker might be preparing to battle OpenAI's own family of AI gadgets.
Greenland Framework Pauses Tariffs
Next Big Future / 12h
Greenland framework, announced by President Trump on January 21, 2026, following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is described as a preliminary outline or concept of a deal for future negotiations concerning Greenland and broader Arctic security. It is not a finalized agreement but sets ... Read more
Tesla and XAI’s Digital Agent Strategy
Next Big Future / 12h
XAI’s Digital Agent Strategy – Target markets: $100B opportunities (Microsoft Office suite, operating systems) – Implementation phases: 1. Internal XAI automation first 2. Expand to other Musk companies (SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink) 3. External customer rollout – Technical approach: Small, efficient agents (100-200 watts) vs large models – Reinforcement learning agents with full computer use capabili
The Emergency Repair Supplies Every Homeowner Should Have on Hand
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. So many things can go wrong with your home at any given moment—and those problems won't exactly wait for you to be prepared to deal with them before they hit. Plus, they often happen when it’s difficult or impossible to get a professional to come help you—like during storms , or in the middle of the night. If you wake up to a burst pipe or a leaki
A handful of Satisfyer toys are on sale at Amazon right now
Mashable / 12h
UP TO 50% OFF: As of Jan. 21, you can get up to 50% off select Satisfyer toys at Amazon, including the cult-fave Satisfyer Pro 2 and the Double Joy . Satisfyer Pro 2 $49.93 at Amazon $69.95 Save $20.02 If you’re looking for an excuse to get yourself a *little treat*, now’s the time to do it. With V-Day on the horizon, hundreds of sex toy retailers have hard-launched holiday sales (some New Year’s
Don’t miss the MS Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro bundle for just $40
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: This limited-time bundle gives you lifetime access to Microsoft Office Pro 2021 plus Windows 11 Pro for just $39.99 (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 Keeping a Windows PC productive usually means juggling multiple upgrades — your operating
Todoist’s app now lets you add tasks to your to-do list by speaking to its AI
TechCrunch / 12h
The feature, now public, lets you create to-do's and action items by speaking naturally to the app's AI.
Apple plans to make Siri an AI chatbot, report says
TechCrunch / 12h
Siri could look more like ChatGPT than its current state as an integrated feature across Apple products.
Trump Claims ‘Concept of a Deal’ Reached for Greenland, Says He’ll Cancel New Tariffs
300+Gizmodo / 12h
The president says he "assumes" Denmark knows about the deal.
Anthropic revises Claude’s ‘Constitution,’ and hints at chatbot consciousness
TechCrunch / 12h
The newly revised document offers a roadmap for what Anthropic says is a safer and more helpful chatbot experience.
Is ‘Masters of the Universe’ Really Going to Do That?
Gizmodo / 12h
Nicholas Galitzine stars as He-Man in the upcoming movie, directed by Travis Knight.
This Hydration App Tracks Your 'Output' Instead of Your Intake
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I’ve never managed to get on board with any hydration trackers. I’ll log the foods I eat, the exercise I do, but drinks just happen . Did I have one glass of water or two with lunch? Hell if I know. Not to mention that your hydration depends on all the H 2 O you take in, not just the glasses of plain water. You can hydrate with soup, with Diet Cok
Researchers say they convinced Gemini to leak Google Calendar data
Mashable / 12h
Google's AI assistant Gemini has surged to the top of AI leaderboards since the search giant's latest update last month. However, cybersecurity researchers say the AI chatbot still has some privacy problems. Researchers with the app security platform Miggo Security recently released a report detailing how they were able to trick Google's Gemini AI assistant into sharing sensitive user calendar da
My old PC can't run Windows 11, so I'm using it for this instead
How-To Geek / 12h
Whether you've had an old PC sitting in a closet collecting dust, or your old Windows 10 PC recently became a relic thanks to Windows 11's hardware requirements, one of the best ways you can put it to work is a Home Assistant server.
This hi-res music streaming app is rocketing up the charts – and Spotify’s AI ‘Slopify’ outrage could be supplying the fuel
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
AI slop is the scourge of music streaming sites, but French platform Qobuz does things differently –and it's being rewarded with huge growth.
Windows 11's Xbox app arrives on Arm PCs — just in time for Nvidia's rumored debut with its N1X CPU
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Xbox app debuts on Arm PCs as Microsoft boasts that over 85% of Game Pass titles now work with Arm CPUs.
Airlines issue travel waivers ahead of major winter storm, expected travel woes
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Airlines are battening down the hatches ahead of what looks to be the biggest winter storm of the season so far. Forecasters are predicting accumulating snow and ice could affect a wide swath of the country late this week and well into the weekend. AccuWeather on Wednesday warned of "widespread, severe impacts" from an Arctic blast slated to snarl travel from Texas and Oklahoma to major East Coas
JLab JBuds Open Headphones Review: How Open Is Too Open?
Gizmodo / 12h
(Creed voice) Head-phone wide op-ahn.
