X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash
1KBBC News / 1d
Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
ICE to Patrol Jet Bridges at Minneapolis Airport for 3 Weeks, Airport Says
100+View from the Wing / 20h
Minneapolis airport says ICE agents will be “checking and verifying documents” for the next three weeks, including patrolling jet bridges at the gates. It’s a post-security choke point that makes it easy to intercept travelers right before boarding or immediately after landing—and it raises serious questions about how this overlaps with the right to travel, especially for citizens and lawful resid
Jimmy Kimmel has a blunt response to the latest Greenland talks
46Mashable / 20h
The U.S. is still setting its sights on Greenland, but talks don't seem to be going anywhere — with the country's prime minister making it clear that Greenland does not want to be part of the United States. "Of course they don't want to be part of the United States right now," Jimmy Kimmel said on his show Wednesday night. "People from the United States don't want to be part of the United States.
Star Wars head steps down after 14 years
Mashable / 9min
Star Wars studio Lucasfilm has announced that president Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down, ending 14 years at its helm. Appointed president upon Disney 's acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012, Kennedy oversaw the release of the Star Wars sequel trilogy , standalone films such as Rogue One , and new Disney+ series such as The Mandalorian and Andor . Prior to this, she produced iconic fantasy and sci-f
This £40 gadget could be the key to better air quality in your home
Latest from TechRadar / 51min
The Levoit Core Mini Air Purifier is now available for under £40 at Amazon – that's even cheaper than the price we saw during Black Friday.
Anthropic taps former Microsoft India MD to lead Bengaluru expansion
TechCrunch / 1h
Irina Ghose joins Anthropic as India managing director after 24 years at Microsoft.
I tested the Bosgame BeyondMax M6 - and this mini PC proved you can have high performance without breaking the bank
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Ryzen AI system for under $900
Silicon Valley’s messiest breakup is definitely headed to court
32TechCrunch / 1h
OpenAI and Microsoft tried to dodge a courtroom showdown with Elon Musk, but a federal judge on Thursday rejected their requests to dismiss the case.
Altra Promo Codes: Get 10% Off Plus Free Shipping
Wired / 2h
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.
Hurdle hints and answers for January 16, 2026
Mashable / 3h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on January 16
Mashable / 3h
The moon is almost completely out of view as we near the end of the current lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is a recurring series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility, and different phases occur as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. Keep reading to find out what tonight's phase is. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Friday, Jan. 16, the Moon phase is Wani
Nextbigfuture Grokipedia Entry and Influence and Early Insights on Deep Tech Winners
Next Big Future / 3h
XAI has created Grokipedia and Grokipedia has a Nextbigfuture article. Nextbigfuture provided early coverage of Companies that Become deep tech Unicorns. Dozens of top Nucleqr fission and Fusion, quantum computer and Space Companies before They Became Billion $ Unicorns. There has been a surge in Grokipedia traffic to approximately 3.5 million daily visits, representing a ... Read more
Ray's Blocked Engadget Test Article
Engadget / 5h
This article is blocked. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/rays-blocked-engadget-test-article-031847986.html?src=rss
3 things The Pitt episode 8:00 AM gets right about AI in medicine, and 1 big thing it gets wrong
Mashable / 5h
People keep telling me to watch The Pitt , and now that the show is tackling generative AI in healthcare, I must. As Mashable's tech editor, I field a lot of questions about generative AI, and I also spend a lot of time talking to people who are extremely enthusiastic about artificial intelligence , and people who are extremely hostile to AI. So, what does the latest episode of The Pitt Season 2
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 16, 2026
Mashable / 5h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love fashion accessories. 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 16, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love comics and superheroes. 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 a
Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 16, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a car fanatic. 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
What is the release date for Landman season 2 episode 10 on Paramount+?
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
We're only a few days away from an explosive season finale, but when does Landman season 2 episode 10 drop on Paramount+?
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple: How does Cillian Murphy return as Jim?
Mashable / 5h
Run like a rage zombie to your nearest theater, because after over two decades, Cillian Murphy is reprising his role from 28 Days Later in Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple . And what this means for the franchise has got us foaming at the mouth for the next installment. SEE ALSO: '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' review: Nia DaCosta delivers an exhilarating horror epic Murphy, who pla
The Pitt season 2 episode 2’s new trauma is more disastrous than any medical emergency — and it’s all thanks to AI
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Not even a doctor can fix the mess The Pitt season 2 episode 2 has got itself into — but maybe Sam Altman at OpenAI could.
AI journalism startup Symbolic.ai signs deal with Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp
TechCrunch / 7h
The startup claims its AI platform can help optimize editorial processes and research.
Kathleen Kennedy steps down as Lucasfilm president, marking a new era for the Star Wars franchise
21Engadget / 7h
Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as president of Lucasfilm. Although she will continue as a producer for several Star Wars projects, including upcoming movie The Mandalorian and Grogu , the company will now be helmed by a duo in Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. It's a big changing of the guard for Star Wars fans, and marks the start of a fresh chapter for the sci-fi universe. Before taking over a
“I am very annoyed”: Pharma execs blast RFK Jr.’s attack on vaccines
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Pharmaceutical executives are finally saying how they really feel about the extreme anti-vaccine agenda Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been ruthlessly implementing—and it's not pretty. According to reporting from Bloomberg at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference that ended today in San Francisco, pharmaceutical executives who had previously been careful to avoid criticizing the Trump
'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving
BBC News / 8h
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
I watched The RIP on Netflix — Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's new movie commits too many crimes to be considered a genre great
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The popular actors' new crime thriller is a fairly enjoyable, albeit forgettable, film designed specifically for the Netflix generation.
Airbnb seemingly confirms Apple’s self-driving car — and what it reveals about Apple’s AI shift, and Airbnb’s future
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Airbnb's most recent hiring announcement inadvertently, and seemingly, confirms Apple’s long-rumored self-driving car project while offering new context around Apple’s evolving AI strategy and where Airbnb sees its AI ambitions.
Laser Space Power Grid and AI Data Centers in Space
Next Big Future / 8h
Exlumina’s EVERLIGHT delivers wireless laser power to satellites and spacecraft, enabling longer missions, lower costs, and sustainable exploration in LEO, lunar, and deep-space environments. They will try to make the planned AI data centers in Space more efficient.
RFK Jr Startled by Trump’s Ability to Remain Alive Despite Dumpster-Tier Diet
Futurism / 8h
Much ink has been spilled over US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s dalliances with anti-vaccine conspiracy theories , brain worms , nicotine pouches , and bizarre self-treatment with a synthetic dye known as methylene blue . In spite of all those wellness eccentricities of his own, Kennedy is apparently in awe of his boss Donald Trump, who he says spends his days “pumping himself full of
How to watch Shoresy season 5 on SBS — it's *FREE*
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Shoresy season 5 is here and you can stream all episodes at no cost on SBS On Demand from anywhere in the world with this sneaky streaming hack.
Kathleen Kennedy Gives Some Intriguing ‘Star Wars’ Movie Updates After Her Lucasfilm Exit
Gizmodo / 8h
The outgoing studio president weighs in on potential projects from James Mangold, Taika Waititi, Donald Glover, and more.
This Nintendo Switch 2 case doubles up as a cross-body bag, and I kinda love it
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Hori Adventure Pack may not be the most stylish case I’ve tested, but its versatile, convenient model that’s well worth considering.
Senate passes minibus bill funding NASA, rejecting Trump's proposed cuts
61Engadget / 9h
After a tumultuous 2025 that saw it lose around 4,000 employees , NASA finally has an operating budget for 2026, and one that largely preserves its scientific capabilities. On Thursday, the Senate passed an appropriations bill funding NASA, alongside the National Science Foundation and a handful of other federal agencies. Going into the appropriations process, the president called for a 24 percen
George R.R. Martin hints at a tragic end for Tyrion in A Song of Ice and Fire books
Mashable / 9h
George R.R. Martin's plans for the end of his A Song of Ice and Fire series are much bloodier than the end of Game of Thrones . In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter about HBO's upcoming A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms , Martin discusses the conclusion of A Song of Ice and Fire . While he hasn't finalized the ending of his epic saga — fans have been waiting since 2011 for The Winds of Winter
How bad was the Verizon outage? Really bad.
Mashable / 9h
Here's the first thing mobile network experts want you to know when taking stock of the great Verizon service outage of January 2026. It won't be the last — and that being on AT&T or T-Mobile won't make you immune either. Expecting a modern mobile network to function around the clock, around the year, like water, power or gas utilities, "isn't practically possible," says Octavio Garcia, Forrester
Get the best of both worlds with this Microsoft Office license for Mac
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR : Introduce your Mac to Microsoft favorites with this Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac 2021 lifetime license , on sale now for just $49.97 (reg. $219). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License $49.97 $219 Save $169.03 Mac lovers, it’s time to get reacquainted with an old favorite. Microsoft Office tools have been aroun
How to watch Ponies on TVNZ+ (it's *FREE*)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Here's our guide on how to watch Ponies online for free from anywhere in the world.
Seeing Honda’s Prelude Hybrid in the flesh makes its comeback even more exciting
How-To Geek / 9h
Honda retired the Prelude back in 2001, leaving a hole in the sporty two-door lineup that combined style, reliability, and everyday usability. Seeing it back at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show makes the revival feel real in a way photos never could.
Will Smith's Disney+ series is full of world firsts – here’s how one explorer guided the actor through Earth’s harshest environment using cutting-edge tech
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Richard Parks, a world record-setting explorer, reveals the gadgets behind the first episode of National Geographic’s Pole to Pole with Will Smith expedition series.
This Entry-Level Samsung OLED TV Just Got Even Cheaper
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. As is usually the case after Consumer Electronics Show (CES) , older flagship tech products drop in price— including TVs like OLED models, QLEDs , and budget-friendly options. In other words, the coming weeks are a great time to upgrade if you're looking for bargains on old
Maine, Nova Scotia and the Rockies: United dials up summer travel in 14-route expansion
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
It's the middle of winter, but United Airlines is turning its attention toward the summer travel season. The Chicago-based carrier already announced some epic, new international destinations for this year — from Split, Croatia, to Bari, Italy, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. But United is also adding some new routes to a handful of closer-to-home vacation spots. On its list for 2026: Cross-coun
Meta’s Layoffs Leave Supernatural Fitness Users in Mourning
200+Wired / 9h
Users of the VR fitness service are distraught that Supernatural has had its staff cut and won’t receive any more content updates. They’re also pissed at Meta.
A $250 billion trade deal will see Taiwan bring more semiconductor production to the US
Engadget / 9h
The US and Taiwan have signed an agreement that will see a multi-billion dollar investment into domestic development of semiconductors and related infrastructure. The US Department of Commerce announced that Taiwanese businesses will make an upfront investment of at least $250 billion into their US production capacity, while Taiwan's government will provide credit guarantees of at least another $
Senators Postpone Crypto Market Bill as Coinbase Flexes Its Muscle in Washington
Gizmodo / 9h
Coinbase's CEO isn't happy. Senators pump the brakes.
Elon Musks X bans InfoFi crypto projects for posting AI slop and reply spam
Mashable / 9h
After finally making moves to stop its Grok AI from creating nonconsensual sexualized images and CSAM , Elon Musk's X has announced another major platform overhaul today. X's head of product Nikita Bier announced on Thursday that the social media platform was going to ban apps that reward users for posting on the site. Bier specifically mentioned it was going to block "InfoFi" apps and developers
Magnets produced at room temperature using lasers could one day produce better HDDs, faster non-silicon processors — and at 20nm, they are so thin that they could be used almost anywhere, even in the human body
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Magnets tuned with lasers at room temperature could lead to faster hard drives and a new generation of computer chips.
How Activists in Iran Are Using Starlink to Stay Online
74NYT > Technology / 9h
Activists spent years preparing for a communications blackout in Iran, smuggling in Starlink satellite internet systems and making digital shutdowns harder for the authorities to enforce.
Bluesky's 'Live Now' badge is available to everyone
Engadget / 10h
After testing the feature in a limited beta , Bluesky is making its "Live Now" badge for streamers available for everyone on the social network to try. Live Now is included as part of Bluesky's v1.114 update, alongside "cashtags," a separate type of hashtag for collecting conversations about publicly-traded companies. Bluesky first started testing its Live Now badge in May 2025 with a limited gro
Dave Filoni Is Taking Over Lucasfilm From Kathleen Kennedy
200+Gizmodo / 10h
The 'Clone Wars' and 'Rebels' creator will share 'Star Wars' duties with Lynwen Brennan.
We Now Know What Caused the Verizon Outage
Lifehacker / 10h
By now, you've no doubt heard about (or experienced yourself) yesterday's massive Verizon outage . For nearly all of Wednesday, roughly two million Verizon customers could not connect to the network, and had to rely on wifi to use their smartphones, which were otherwise stuck in SOS mode. Sure, they could call 911, but they couldn't do much else. It was an ordeal, one Verizon is literally paying
Silicon-carbon is just the start: these battery technologies could make your phone last even longer
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
There are loads of exciting battery technologies under development, and one day some of them could make their way to phones.
Pebble’s Plans for Circular Smartwatches Could Bring Me Back to Wearables
Gizmodo / 10h
The Pebble Round 2 and Index 01 are reminders of when tech didn't take itself 'too seriously.'
Heated Rivalry fans in Russia are breaking antigay laws to stream the show
25Mashable / 10h
There is not much that can stop a dedicated fandom. Not paywalls, not cancellations, and certainly not even the source of their fan fervor itself, as was the case in several high profile instances of extreme parasocial behavior . And as queer hockey romance Heated Rivalry has dominated social feeds , it has once again proved that federal laws are not going to dissuade a fan from their idols of wo
Why I’m withholding certainty that “precise” US cyber-op disrupted Venezuelan electricity
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The New York Times has published new details about a purported cyberattack that unnamed US officials claim plunged parts of Venezuela into darkness in the lead-up to the capture of the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro. Key among the new details is that the cyber operation was able to turn off electricity for most residents in the capital city of Caracas for only a few minutes, though in some n
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy tries something different, and I don’t hate it
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
This post contains some mild spoilers, mostly from the beginning of the first episode. Today is a good day to watch television. That's because the first two episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy hit the Paramount+ streaming service, becoming the newest addition to the long-running Star Trek franchise. It's set in the late 32nd century, 120 years after the burn that ended all warp travel, and w
Trump Backs Credit Card Swipe Fee Crackdown—Why Rewards Get Cut and Fees Go Up
View from the Wing / 10h
Trump has now endorsed the Durbin-Marshall swipe fee bill, pitching it as “competition” and consumer relief. In reality it shifts value from cardholders to retailers—cutting rewards, pushing issuers toward higher fees elsewhere, and shrinking credit availability—without any reason to expect lower prices.
‘All You Need Is Kill’ Spins a Trippy, Heart‑Flecked Loop That Only Partially Lands
Gizmodo / 10h
Studio 4°C's anime film of Hiroshi Sakurazaka's beloved light novel, which also inspired the Tom Cruise adaptation 'Edge of Tomorrow,' hits theaters on January 16.
X Says It's Finally Doing Something About Grok's Deepfake Porn Problem, but It's Not Nearly Enough
Lifehacker / 10h
After weeks of pressure from both advocacy groups and governments , Elon Musk's X says it's finally going to do something about its deepfake porn problem. Unfortunately, after testing following the announcement, some are still holding their breath. When did the X deepfake porn controversy begin? The controversy started earlier this January, after the social media site added a feature allowing X u
The AI lab revolving door spins ever faster
TechCrunch / 10h
AI labs just can't get their employees to stay put. Yesterday’s big AI news was the abrupt and seemingly acrimonious departure of three top executives at Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines lab.
ICE’s AI Tool Has Been a Complete Disaster
Futurism / 10h
As headlines teem with stories of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers beating protestors , holding children hostage , and murdering people in cold blood , you might be wondering: who the hell hired these guys? As it turns out, AI played a huge role. According to NBC , when ICE identifies a recruit with prior law enforcement experience, it assigns them to its “Law Enforcement Officer P
Turboprops are back: Are these new JSX planes better than a jet?
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Do Americans truly prefer jets over turboprops? Boutique premium air carrier JSX is ready to find out. With a fleet of new ATR 42-600 turboprops , the Dallas-based public charter carrier is dialing it back to the late 1990s — a time before major airlines bet big on then-new regional jets, arguing they were quieter and more comfortable. The rest is history: Regional jets became a fixture on routes
Raspberry Pi projects to try this weekend (January 16 - 19)
How-To Geek / 10h
Are you ready to dive into some fun Raspberry Pi projects? From creating your own off-grid long-range mesh texting system to building a microscope, here are three Raspberry Pi projects sure to keep you busy this weekend.
Take an Extra $50 Off My Favorite Mattress With This Code
Wired / 10h
Nolah's Evolution is the mattress I personally sleep on as a certified sleep coach, and it's on sale pre-Presidents' Day.
'Don't be a doomer' - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says no one currently has 'any reasonable ability to create god AI', so we should all just relax
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Jensen Huang dismisses god-level AI fears, stresses responsible use of AI tools to improve productivity and address real-world challenges.
Smart Glasses for OnlyFans Live Streaming Have Arrived
21Gizmodo / 10h
It was only a matter of time, to be honest.
Inside OpenAI’s Raid on Thinking Machines Lab
Wired / 11h
OpenAI is planning to bring over more researchers from Thinking Machines Lab after nabbing two cofounders, a source familiar with the situation says. Plus, the latest efforts to automate jobs with AI.
After Being Pillaged By AI Companies, Wikipedia Signs Deal to Get Paid By Them
Futurism / 11h
Wikipedia has signed training deals with a host of major AI companies, helping it recoup some of the exorbitant costs it accrued from being relentlessly pillaged by data scrapers. The companies include Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Perplexity, and France’s Mistral AI. As part of the series of licensing deals, revealed Thursday by Wikipedia’s operator the Wikimedia Foundation, the AI developers are joi
You Need to Check Your Wireless Headphones for Updates, Right Now
Gizmodo / 11h
Hackers can abuse a loophole to spy on conversations and track your location.
My 6 Weirdest Hotel Experiences Ever, From The Funny To The Freaky
46One Mile at a Time / 11h
I’ve spent a lot of nights at hotels over the years. For a couple of years when I was younger, I even lived in hotels full time. So I have a lot of memorable experiences — some good, some bad, and some just plain strange. In this post, I thought it would be fun to share my absolute strangest hotel experiences ever (or at least that I can still remember… I’m sure I’ve blocked some out of my memory
From killers to Candy—3 Prime Video docs to watch this weekend (January 16-18)
How-To Geek / 11h
If you're looking for a weekend watch session that covers all the feels—excitement, bittersweetness, and some creepy shivers, I dug up a few documentaries on Prime Video I think you'll like.
NASA’s first medical evacuation from space ends with on-target splashdown
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Two Americans, a Japanese astronaut, and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Thursday after 167 days in orbit, cutting short their stay on the International Space Station by more than a month after one of the crew members encountered an unspecified medical issue last week. The early homecoming culminated in an on-target splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego at 12:41 a
Got a Nespresso machine? These 5 tricks and tips will help you make the most of it, and enjoy better-tasting coffee every morning
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Are you getting the best possible flavor from your Nespresso capsules? This quick guide will help ensure that you do.
Venture Capital in the World of AI
Next Big Future / 11h
a16z cofounders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz join a16z general partner Erik Torenberg and Not Boring founder Packy McCormick for a discussion on the evolution of the media and information ecosystem over the past decade. The conversation explores shifts toward open, decentralized speech, the rise of creator-led platforms like Substack, and the decline of centralized ... Read more
Five Years Later, Has the MCU’s TV Excursion Worked?
Gizmodo / 11h
'WandaVision' put the MCU on a journey into television that took time for the megafranchise to fully adjust to.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Is $340 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve had the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on your wishlist, you’re in luck: It's now $1,079.99, a 24% discount off its regular price of $1,419.99. This marks the device's lowest price ever, according to price-tracking tools . With high praise from Lifehacker own review and
Amazon's New World: Aeternum MMO will go offline January 31, 2027
Engadget / 11h
Today, Amazon shared more details about the final chapter of its game New World: Aeternum . The company announced in October that it would wind down support for the MMO, with the Nighthaven season to be its last. New World will be delisted and no longer available for purchase starting today, but the game's servers will not be taken offline until January 31, 2027. People who own the game will be a
Self-Help Ghouls Are Charging People Absurd Prices to Talk to Impersonator Chatbots
Gizmodo / 11h
Sure, it's exploitative, but it's also profitable.
Taiwan to invest $250B in US semiconductor manufacturing
TechCrunch / 11h
The U.S. struck a trade deal with Taiwan as the country looks to help boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
Finally, Some Good News in the Fight Against Cancer
Gizmodo / 11h
The American Cancer Society’s annual report found that 70% of patients now survive at least five years after diagnosis.
What is the oldest phone you can still use in 2026?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
From iPhone to Galaxy to Google Pixel, these are the oldest phones you can still use day-to-day.
'Our viewpoint is that we are trying to help consumers around the world': Micron finally breaks silence on claims it abandoned customers by dropping the Crucial memory brand
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Micron confirms Crucial exit while emphasizing ongoing consumer support, highlighting enterprise DRAM growth and persistent shortages through at least 2028.
Netflix's expanded Sony deal includes streaming rights to the Legend of Zelda movie
Engadget / 11h
As part of a new agreement, films from Sony Pictures Entertainment will stream on Netflix first, the companies announced via a joint statement . The new deal expands on the exclusive rights Netflix had to Sony films in the US, and means the service will be the first place people will be able to stream upcoming projects like the live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda , and a quartet of biop
Meta Is Shutting Down Its Popular ‘Supernatural’ VR Fitness App
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Users of Supernatural got an unpleasant surprise this week: Meta has pulled the plug on its flagship virtual reality fitness app. Citing "organizational changes," Meta says it will no longer release new content or update features for Supernatural . The app is not shutting down completely however. Subscribers can still access Supernatural's existin
State and Federal Lawmakers Want Data Centers to Pay More for Energy
NYT > Technology / 12h
Many proposals have been introduced, but there is little consensus among governors, Congress members and tech executives about exactly how much the companies behind data centers should pay for electricity.
Digg Relaunches From the Grave With Some ‘AI Enhancements’
Gizmodo / 12h
For all the people who've abandoned or been kicked off Reddit, your Bluesky moment has arrived.
There’s Something So Embarrassing About Homeland Security’s New Drone Video That We’re Gonna Have to Sit Down for a Minute
Futurism / 12h
Whether you’re a one-room film production house or a propagandist for a massive arm of the US government, you’re never too good to have an extra set of eyes take a look at your final draft. That’s a lesson some PR spinsters with the Department of Homeland Security evidently have yet to learn, after the agency posted a 40-second clip for its new drone program , hyping up “American Air Superiority.
Spotify’s 3rd price hike in 2.5 years hints at potential new normal
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
After a dozen years of keeping subscription prices stable, Spotify has issued three price hikes in 2.5 years. Spotify informed subscribers via email today that Premium monthly subscriptions would go from $12 to $13 per month as of users' February billing date. Spotify is already advertising the higher prices to new subscribers. Although not explicitly mentioned in Spotify's correspondence, other
ChatGPT wrote “Goodnight Moon” suicide lullaby for man who later killed himself
30Ars Technica - All content / 12h
OpenAI is once again being accused of failing to do enough to prevent ChatGPT from encouraging suicides, even after a series of safety updates were made to a controversial model, 4o, which OpenAI designed to feel like a user's closest confidant. It's now been revealed that one of the most shocking ChatGPT-linked suicides happened shortly after Sam Altman claimed on X that ChatGPT 4o was safe. Ope
Six months later, Trump Mobile still hasn’t delivered preordered phones
23Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and 10 other Democratic members of Congress today urged the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Trump Mobile's broken promises related to Trump phone delivery dates and claims that it is "made in the USA." The request isn't likely to get very far. Trump declared early in his second term that independent agencies like the FTC may no longer operate independently
This is the most interesting automotive tech I saw at CES — and the ones you should be watching in 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
From Qualcomm to Waymo, car companies and their partners are doing autos differently in 2026.
Verizon Is Slipping Customers 20 Bucks to Pay for Yesterday’s Outage
Gizmodo / 12h
The carrier is offering a $20 credit to customers affected by a widespread and hours-long service outage on Wednesday.
Hilton just launched a new brand focused on apartment-style stays
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Hilton is embracing homey vibes in 2026 by introducing a new category of apartment-style accommodations in cities across the country, offering a new way to earn and redeem Hilton Honors points. Apartment Collection by Hilton will build on Hilton's current collection of about 10,000 apartment-style units, adding as many as 3,000 new apartments thanks to the company's partnership with Placemakr, an
This coupe balances high-octane fun with sedan practicality
How-To Geek / 12h
Sports coupes often force buyers to choose between exhilarating performance and everyday usability, but one model in 2025 strikes a rare balance between the two. It delivers high-octane fun with sharp handling and strong acceleration, yet retains the practicality that many drivers need from a daily driver. With its four-door design and usable rear seats, it bridges the gap between performance car
Flaw in 17 Google Fast Pair audio devices could let hackers eavesdrop
Engadget / 12h
Now would be a good time to update all your Bluetooth audio devices. On Thursday, Wired reported on a security flaw in 17 headphone and speaker models that could allow hackers to access your devices, including their microphones. The vulnerability stems from a faulty implementation of Google's one-tap (Fast Pair) protocol . Security researchers at Belgium's KU Leuven University Computer Security a
Elon Musk’s Grok ‘Undressing’ Problem Isn’t Fixed
53Wired / 12h
X has placed more restrictions on Grok’s ability to generate explicit AI images, but tests show that the updates have created a patchwork of limitations that fail to fully address the issue.
The Plane Started Moving. Then Passengers Heard Someone Yelling From the Cargo Hold
View from the Wing / 12h
An Air Canada flight out of Toronto started taxiing when passengers say they heard someone yelling from the cargo hold. The aircraft returned to the gate, the worker was freed, and the airline says no one was hurt. Now Air Canada is investigating how the doors were closed with a crew member still inside.
Microsoft Excel has new functions for importing text files and CSV data
How-To Geek / 12h
Microsoft Excel is getting two new functions for importing data from other files, without the need to use Power Query or other more complex tools. They're now being tested in Excel for Windows, and
