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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
Microsoft has confirmed an issue
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
