Monday, January 12, 2026

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Your AirTag battery only lasts a year — here's how to check it
93The Points Guy Articles / 37min
If you've only recently started using an AirTag to track your luggage , you may not realize that the original AirTag battery only lasts for roughly one year. Just as you can replace your iPhone battery, you can also replace your AirTag battery when it runs out of power. Now that you can share your AirTag information directly with several airlines to help locate your lost luggage more quickly, it'





The Pitt star Noah Wyle thanks healthcare workers in Golden Globes speech


35Mashable / 3h
The Pitt thrived at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards , with star Noah Wyle taking home Best Male Actor (TV – Drama) on Sunday. During his speech, Wyle thanked healthcare workers, who are the heart of the HBO medical drama — the Emmy-winning star plays Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch in the Emergency Department of Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. "To all the healthcare workers in the world, thank you





Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer
100+BBC News / 2h
Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer.






From Black Box to White Box: why AI agents shouldn’t be a mystery to enterprises
Latest from TechRadar / 4min
Why AI agents must be auditable, accountable, and governed to scale safely in the enterprise.





Stop buying external SSDs: Build your own for less money
How-To Geek / 8min
Are you thinking about buying a new external SSD? We all seem to be constantly in need of more storage, but I'd caution against heading straight for a pre-built external SSD.





United And American Add Carlsbad Flights — California Responds: Who’s Your Lawyer?
View from the Wing / 10min
United and American are bringing Embraer E175 service to Carlsbad, and the local response is the most California thing imaginable: lawsuits demanding a land-use veto and CEQA review. Federal law makes it nearly impossible to block airline service at a public use airport, but that won’t stop activists and city hall from making it expensive and annoying anyway. Continue reading ...





Meta appoints ex-Trump and Bush official as its new president and vice chairman
Engadget / 10min
Meta has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a banking executive and former Republican White House official, as its new president and vice-chairman. The company said McCormick will help guide its overall strategy and execution as a part of the management team. “Dina’s experience at the highest levels of global finance, combined with her deep relationships around the world, makes her uniquely suited





The New ‘One Piece’ Trailer Introduces Some Baroque Baddies
Gizmodo / 14min
Luffy and the Straw Hats have some deadly new troubles ahead when 'One Piece' season two arrives in March.





Lego’s First ‘Pokémon’ Sets Are Here, and Sorry, They Cost How Much?
Gizmodo / 14min
Get saving your Pokédollars: you've got a month and a half before the first-ever Lego Pokémon hit shelves, and you'll need a lot to catch 'em all.





Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, January 13 (game #1450)
Latest from TechRadar / 18min
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.





NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, January 13 (game #947)
Latest from TechRadar / 18min
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.





NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, January 13 (game #681)
Latest from TechRadar / 18min
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.





90% of Excel spreadsheets contain errors: Here’s how to fix yours
How-To Geek / 22min
Excel is the backbone of modern life, powering everything from your personal mortgage calculations to complex corporate budgets. However, a workbook is only as reliable as the person who built it—even seasoned pros make simple mistakes that lead to massive discrepancies. It's time to fix your formulas before they fail you.





Meta hires former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chair
TechCrunch / 23min
Before joining Meta, Powell McCormick was working as deputy national security advisor to President Donald Trump.





'Not even 3 minutes in and I'm annoyed': Stranger Things documentary further frustrates fans over hit Netflix show's divisive finale
Latest from TechRadar / 26min
Stranger Things fans have reacted negatively to a new docufilm that seemingly sheds light on season 5's troubled development.





Google is going all-out on "agentic shopping" with new AI ecommerce tools
Latest from TechRadar / 33min
Google looks to offer agentic AI shopping experiences for consumers, but businesses also get useful tools.





Air India’s New Boeing 787 Delivery Is A Major Milestone For The Airline
One Mile at a Time / 33min
Air India has just taken delivery of its first purpose-built wide body aircraft since being privatized four years ago, and I’d say that’s a pretty major milestone. Air India gets first new Dreamliner in over eight years When Air India was privatized four years ago, we were promised that the airline would be completely transformed. I don’t think any of us were expecting that would happen overnight





Samsung's Flagship 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Is $540 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 35min
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Among OLED gaming monitors, the Odyssey G8 is in the top tier, offering a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED panel with 3840 x 2160 resolution, a blistering 240Hz refresh rate, and near-instant 0.03 ms (GtG) response time. But previous models were held back because of its Tizen OS—while ma





After some quality time with the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold I'm sure it's going to be a hit – here's why
Latest from TechRadar / 40min
Software and hardware on the Galaxy Z TriFold blend perfectly to create a second-to-none experience.





Adorama deal gets you a free Fujifilm X-Half when you buy an X-T5 - yes, really
Latest from TechRadar / 40min
Adorama's latest deal lets you bundle-in a free Fujifilm X-Half camera with the excellent Fujifilm X-T5 - one of the best gifts I've seen yet from the retailer.





4 Home Assistant tricks that will save you hours in the long run
How-To Geek / 51min
Home Assistant is great, but it can suck up time like almost nothing else. Change one small thing, and suddenly you have to edit multiple automations to get things working again. With a little forward planning, however, you can save yourself hours of wasted time.





Apple's Mac mini M4 is back on sale for $499
Engadget / 1h
The holiday season is fully in the rear view mirror and real life is here to stay. But that doesn't mean the time for gifts is over — especially ones for yourself. You can still take advantage of great January sales on some awesome tech products . Take the Apple Mac mini M4 , which is down to $500 from $599. The 17 percent discount gives you 16GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD for only about $20 more th





The Weirdest Gadgets We Saw at CES 2026
Gizmodo / 1h
As usual, the biggest consumer electronics show in the world did not disappoint in the wacky gadget department.





Mitigating emissions from air freight: Unlocking the potential of SAF with book and claim
MIT Technology Review / 1h
Emissions from air freight have increased by 25% since 2019, according to a 2024 analysis by environmental advocacy organization Stand.Earth. The researchers found that the expansion of cargo-only fleets to transport goods during the pandemic — as air travel halted, slower freight modes faced disruption, but demand for rapid delivery soared — has led to a yearly increase of almost 20 million tons





The JBL Endurance Peak 3 Earphones Are 40% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 1h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. When you're working out or running, finding secure-fitting earbuds is a challenge. JBL has a solution in the form of their JBL Endurance Peak 3 earbuds , and Amazon is discounting them to $59.95 (down from $99.99), the lowest price we've seen. JBL Endurance Peak 3 $59.95 at





Netflix won seven awards at the Golden Globes with Adolescence and KPop Demon Hunters
Engadget / 1h
The 2026 Golden Globes took place on Sunday and it was another big night for streamers. Netflix took home seven awards, Apple and HBO Max each won three and Hulu got one. Netflix's hit show Adolescence received four awards alone, including best limited or anthology series. It also won for best actor (Stephen Graham), supporting actor (Owen Cooper) and supporting actress (Erin Doherty) in a minise





Discord stopped working in Egypt – and Proton VPN records massive usage spike
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Discord appears to be the latest app to face restrictions in Egypt, despite authorities not confirming the ban yet. Proton recorded a 103% increase in sign-ups for its free VPN on Saturday, with usage continuing to rise.





3 Paramount+ movies you must watch this week (January 12 - 18)
How-To Geek / 1h
It always stuns me how easily we slide back into the routine of the new year. But I don't mind, because that routine means I get to queue up some movies to get me through the weeks. And since Paramount+ is on my beat, I've got a few this week that offer a mix of comfort food and something thought-provoking.





Harmattan AI raises $200M Series B led by Dassault Aviation, becomes defense unicorn
TechCrunch / 1h
French defense tech company Harmattan AI is now valued at $1.4 billion after raising a $200 million Series B round led by Dassault Aviation, which is best known for making the Rafale fighter jet.





What is the release date for Fallout season 2 episode 5 on Prime Video?
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Episode 5 of Fallout season 2 will emerge from its vault shortly – here's when you can watch it.





DJI and other drone companies get a partial reprieve in the US – but the ban on new models still stands
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
The Department of Commerce has decided not to make the US's worrying "DJI ban" even worse.





IKEA’s upgraded donut lamp is already my favorite smart home device of the year — here are 5 reasons why
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
I can't stop thinking about IKEA's new Varmblixt smart lamp, and these are the 5 reasons I seriously want to upgrade.





How to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Air Canada Aeroplan
The Points Guy Articles / 1h
Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of the most valuable rewards currencies you can earn, in part because you can transfer them to a variety of hotel and airline partner loyalty programs, including Air Canada Aeroplan . Transferring Chase points to partners can often unlock great award deals and help you maximize the value of your points, especially if you're looking to travel across the Atlant





The biggest moments of the 2026 Golden Globes
Mashable / 1h
The Golden Globes has wrapped for another year, and as always the awards show brought its mixture of amusing moments, emotional moments, and upsets. From Timothée Chalamet beating out Leonardo DiCaprio and George Clooney to win his first Globe to Teyana Taylor 's emotional acceptance speech, we've rounded up some of the must-see moments below... SEE ALSO: The complete list of winners at the 2026





Elon Musk’s X Under UK Investigation Over Grok’s Sexualized A.I. Images
200+NYT > Technology / 1h
A British regulator said it had started a formal investigation into Mr. Musk’s chatbot over the spread of illegal images.





The Download: introducing this year’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies
MIT Technology Review / 1h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Introducing this year’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies It’s easy to be cynical about technology these days. Many of the “disruptions” of the last 15 years were more about coddling a certain set of young, moneyed San Franciscans than improving the world. Yet you





A Lego version of the original iMac G3 could be in the works – and it looks like 90s nostalgia gold
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
iMac and Lego – the perfect combination? New concept set for Apple's original iMac G3 looks stunning.





Securing digital assets as crypto crime surges
MIT Technology Review / 2h
In February 2025, cyberattackers thought to be linked to North Korea executed a sophisticated supply chain attack on cryptocurrency exchange Bybit . By targeting its infrastructure and multi-signature security process, hackers managed to steal more than $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum in the largest known digital-asset theft to date. The ripple effects were felt across the cryptocurrency market, w





4 productivity apps on Linux that replaced my favorite web apps
How-To Geek / 2h
Switching to Linux has exposed me to dozens of great apps I never even knew existed before. Here are some of my favorites that improve my productivity and cut out some web apps that I've been stuck with forever.





Lisa Vanderpump Flew Commercial—Then American Airlines Took Her Off Three Planes and Stranded Her in Miami for 12 Hours
View from the Wing / 2h
Lisa Vanderpump posted from Miami after a 12-hour American Airlines delay, saying she was deplaned multiple times due to mechanical issues. The irony of the star flying American and suffering like everyone else was not lost on the internet. Continue reading ...





KPop Demon Hunters director shouts out HUNTR/X in Golden Globe speech
Mashable / 2h
KPop Demon Hunters remains forever shining with the smash-hit Netflix film taking home Golden Globes for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song for eternal banger "Golden." Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans accepted the award on Sunday night alongside producer Michelle Wong, shouting out their relatable female characters like HUNTR/X's Rumi, Mira, and Zoey . "Thank you to the G





NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 12, 2026
Mashable / 2h
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





NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 12, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know west coast schools. 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 each ne





Meta closes 550,000 accounts to comply with Australia's kids social media ban
21Engadget / 2h
To comply with Australia's under-16 social media ban , Meta said on Medium that it has shut down nearly 550,00 accounts. That number includes 330,000 Instagram, 173,000 Facebook and 40,000 Threads accounts deemed to belong to children. "Ongoing compliance with the law will be a multi-layered process that we will continue to refine, though our concerns about determining age online without an indus





Nvidia has finally done the one AI thing I've been dreading — and PC gaming might never be the same
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
'Depth and complexity are hallmarks of PC gaming' says Nvidia, then immediately reveals a plan to obliterate any depth and complexity in PC gaming.





The Golden Globes Belonged to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’
Gizmodo / 2h
Not a wide spread of genre wins at the 2026 Golden Globes, but Netflix and Warner Bros.' respective hits got two wins each, and 'Pluribus' landed one.





Boost Mobile Offers $10/Month for 3 Months, Then Locks You In at $25 Forever for One of the Cheapest Unlimited Plans
Gizmodo / 2h
If you need a new phone service, this offer will definitely be for you.





4 great movies to watch on Netflix this week (January 12 - 18)
How-To Geek / 2h
How are those New Year's resolutions going? Hit the gym yet? Started tucking money away for a rainy day? Stay the course, slugger, and while you're at it, why not queue up a good movie for the treadmill? Netflix has countless flicks at your fingertips, and I've got a few suggestions for you.





Eggie, Neo, Isaac and Memo are domestic robots. But would you let them load your dishwasher?
41BBC News / 2h
Joe Tidy meets robots being trained to tidy up all your mess.





Baldur's Gate 3 might not come to Switch 2 as Larian CEO says a port 'wasn't our decision to make'
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Nintendo Switch 2's first Christmas sales fall short of the original Switch by 35% in the US, showing markedly less of an appetite over the Holidays.





I tried to improve my sleep using expert advice for 4 weeks and recorded it all on my Oura Ring – and it worked
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Is better sleep really about biohacks and perfect scores, or simply discipline and consistency? I tracked what genuinely changed and what didn’t





KPop Demon Hunters wins best song at Golden Globes, Ejae gives moving speech
28Mashable / 2h
KPop Demon Hunters keeps goin' up, up, up with the smash-hit Netflix film taking home Golden Globes for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song for eternal banger "Golden." Singer-songwriter Ejae , who co-wrote and performed the record-breaking, chart-topping song , accepted the award with co-writers Mark Sonnenblick and Lee Hee-joon. "When I was a little girl, I worked tirelessly for 1





Ryan Coogler thanks Sinners audiences for showing up in Golden Globes speech
Mashable / 2h
Sinners took home two awards during the Golden Globes on Sunday, including best original score and the award for cinematic and box office achievement. Ryan Coogler 's lauded film made a whopping $368 million worldwide at the box office, breaking more than one record. "I just want to thank the audience for showing up," said Coogler onstage during his acceptance speech. "This movie was made by hund





Hack your streaming in 2026 — get $30 off the Fire TV Cube at Amazon
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $30: As of Jan. 12, the Fire TV Cube has been marked down to $109.99 at Amazon. This is $30 off its list price of $139.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Cube $109.99 at Amazon $139.99 Save $30.00 The start of a new year means a wide variety of new shows and films are gearing up to drop on streaming services. If you can't wait to watch what's to come over 2026 , it's wor





The most fascinating monitors at CES 2026
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
CES 2026 took place in Las Vegas last week, and as usual, we're looking at the most interesting monitors from the show. Not every display is a monitor in the strictest sense, but they all provide a display for computers and have a unique twist that make them worth exploring. Dell’s massive UltraSharp Dell's biggest UltraSharp has a 21:9 aspect ratio. Credit: Dell It was a pretty safe bet that Del





Save At Langham Hotels & Resorts With Amex Offers (Targeted)
37One Mile at a Time / 2h
The Amex Offers program frequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays you’d make anyway. Amex has just rolled out its latest targeted hotel offer, which could be worth it for a stay at one of the smaller luxury hotel brands. Spend $800+ with Langham, save $200 (up to 25% back) There’s a targeted Amex Offers deal for stays at Langham Hotels





This world-first bird feeder cam with 360-degree view sees all in 6K, and I can't wait to try it in my backyard
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Birdfy revealed three new bird feeder cameras at CES 2026, including the world's first 360-degree model – plus a huge update to its app with natural language interactions.





Was Windows 8 really that bad? I gave it another shot 13 years later
How-To Geek / 2h
I remember when Windows 8 came out, and I started encountering computers running Windows 8. I was intrigued by the new UI right away. I didn't get a chance to try it myself until I got a Dell laptop that shipped with it, and I was delighted with the new operating system. Years later, to my surprise, I found out that a lot of people hated Windows 8 and all the changes it brought. So I decided to g





The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box is close to market value on Amazon
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box is on sale for $104.98 at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box $104.98 at Amazon $167.76 Save $62.78 2025 was an astounding year for Magic: The Gathering expansions, and the Avatar: The Last Airbender set was a match made in hea





AI haters be warned – Windows 11's folders could get a large dose of Copilot AI
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Microsoft could put Copilot in Windows 11's File Explorer in a far more in-your-face way than the AI is right now.





The latest rumored Steam Machine prices aren't anywhere near as bad as I thought – but I'm still fearing the worst
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
If these purported Steam Machine prices are somewhat accurate, consumers should be happy considering what prices are expected to be.





Malaysia and Indonesia are the first to block Grok following CSAM scandal
20Engadget / 3h
Malaysia and Indonesia are the first countries to block Grok, claiming that X’s chatbot does not have sufficient safeguards in place to prevent explicit AI-generated deepfakes of women and children from being created and disseminated on X. Indonesia temporarily blocked access to Grok on Saturday, as did Malaysia on Sunday, the Associated Press reports. Meanwhile, UK media regulator Ofcom has open





Former Assassin's Creed director discusses the folly of ballooning development budgets: 'You need to have people to coordinate the people coordinating'
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Former Assassin's Creed director Alexandre Amancio says AAA studios 'mistakenly' try to 'solve a problem by throwing people at it'.





Timothée Chalamet squeezes a great joke into his Golden Globes acceptance speech
Mashable / 3h
Timothée Chalamet picked up the award for Best Male Actor (Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy) at the Golden Globes on Sunday, where he paid tribute to the other actors in a "stacked" category before thanking the various people involved in making Marty Supreme . "To Josh Safdie, thank you from the bottom of my heart, thank you for this role, thank you for believing in me. Thank you for this portrait





Apple AirPods Max are on sale for under $450 at Amazon — save almost $100
Mashable / 3h
SAVE OVER $90: As of Jan. 12, select models of the Apple AirPods Max have dropped to $449.99 at Amazon. That's $99.01 off their list price of $549. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max $449.99 at Amazon $549 Save $99.01 For those looking to pick up some brand new headphones for 2026, select models of the AirPods Max have dropped to $449.99 at Amazon . We consider these headphones





‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Fends Off ‘Primate’ At the Box Office
Gizmodo / 3h
Audiences went a little bananas for 'Primate,' but James Cameron continues to rule over the winter box office.





I love Windows… but these 6 annoyances constantly test my patience
How-To Geek / 3h
I genuinely love Windows and have been using it as my daily driver for over a decade. That said, loving Windows doesn’t mean it doesn’t push your patience to the limit. From slow search and nonstop updates to ads at every turn, here are some annoyances that make you sigh and roll your eyes.





Notorious Black Axe cybercrime gang disrupted in Europol raids
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
In total, 34 Black Axe cybercrime gang members were arrested, including core 10 members.





10 Breakthrough Technologies 2026
MIT Technology Review / 3h
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Why some “breakthrough” technologies don’t work out
MIT Technology Review / 3h
Every year, MIT Technology Review publishes a list of 10 Breakthrough Technologies. In fact, the 2026 version is out today. This marks the 25th year the newsroom has compiled this annual list, which means its journalists and editors have now identified 250 technologies as breakthroughs. A few years ago, editor at large David Rotman revisited the publication’s original list, finding that while all





The astronaut training tourists to fly in the world’s first commercial space station
MIT Technology Review / 3h
For decades, space stations have been largely staffed by professional astronauts and operated by a handful of nations. But that’s about to change in the coming years, as companies including Axiom Space and Sierra Space launch commercial space stations that will host tourists and provide research facilities for nations and other firms. The first of those stations could be Haven-1, which the Califo





6 essential steps I take before screen-sharing my Excel workbook
How-To Geek / 3h
Nothing kills an online Excel presentation faster than sensitive data leaks or disorienting navigation. Here's my pre-flight checklist that ensures my interface is clean, my delivery is seamless, and my sensitive data stays out of sight.





Ofcom investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
72BBC News / 3h
The watchdog said it had received reports of the platform's Grok AI chatbot creating undressed images of people.





This Hyatt Customer Service Interaction Is Brutal: Is It The New Normal?
One Mile at a Time / 3h
Over the past year, Hyatt has outsourced a lot of its customer service , and many people have reported a decline in customer support. I know that historically a lot of people have liked the @HyattConcierge account on X for customer service. However, an OMAAT reader shares a very frustrating interaction he dealt with, which suggests that may be going downhill as well (or maybe he was just really u





Your mobile browser counts – and these three are putting your privacy at risk, warns Surfshark
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Yandex, Edge, and Chrome are the most data-hungry mobile browsers, new research from Surshark has found. Here's all you need to know.





How AI, digital sovereignty and data localization are reshaping European data strategies
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
For true compliance, AI needs local, high-performance data storage to match the European standards.





Googles new tech will let you buy stuff directly from an AI chatbot
Mashable / 4h
As if we're not already spending too much on online purchases, Google just announced new tech that will make shopping even easier. At the core of the announcement is the just-launched Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) , a "new open standard for agentic commerce." Developed with major online retailers including Shopify, Etsy, Wayfair, Target, and Walmart, it will enable new ways to purchase things





The 32-inch Hisense Class A4 TV is on sale for under $100 at Amazon
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $20: As of Jan. 12, the Hisense Class A4 TV is on sale for $99.99 at Amazon. That's a 17% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense Class A4 32-inch TV $99.99 at Amazon $119.99 Save $20 New TVs don't have to break the bank. If you've been searching for a budget-friendly option that still has all the whistles and bells you'd want in a smart TV, check out this lat





Score $250 off the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop at Amazon
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $250: As of Jan. 12, the Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $349.99 at Amazon. This is $250 off its retail price of $599.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy Omni C20 Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo $349.99 at Amazon $599.99 Save $250 Having a fresh, clean house is a great way to start out a new year, and robot vacuums can help keep it that way. Amazon is offering up some gr





Rose Byrnes Golden Globes speech is a hilarious delight
Mashable / 4h
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You star Rose Byrne took home Best Female Actor (Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy) at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards , giving a speech that ranged from thanking writer-director Mary Bronstein to bearded dragons. "We shot this maybe in 25 days for like, $8.50," Byrne said. "This is a tiny film, so this is a huge thing to be up here. And my brother's my date — thanks, George.





Hyte X50 PC Case Review: Computers Should Be Cute
Wired / 4h
Hyte’s rounded glass case brings a fun, bubbly aesthetic to your desk.





Been asked to reset your Instagram password? Company denies data breach reports after users bombarded with request emails
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Instagram says it isn't a data breach, but users should still be on their guard.





Good technology should change the world
MIT Technology Review / 4h
The billionaire investor Peter Thiel (or maybe his ghostwriter) once said, “ We were promised flying cars, instead we got 140 characters .” That quip originally appeared in a manifesto for Thiel’s venture fund in 2011. All good investment firms have a manifesto, right? This one argued for making bold bets on risky, world-changing technologies rather than chasing the tepid mundanity of social soft





Meet the new biologists treating LLMs like aliens
MIT Technology Review / 4h
How large is a large language model? Think about it this way. In the center of San Francisco there’s a hill called Twin Peaks from which you can view nearly the entire city. Picture all of it—every block and intersection, every neighborhood and park, as far as you can see—covered in sheets of paper. Now picture that paper filled with numbers. That’s one way to visualize a large language model, or





How next-generation nuclear reactors break out of the 20th-century blueprint
MIT Technology Review / 4h
Commercial nuclear reactors all work pretty much the same way. Atoms of a radioactive material split, emitting neutrons. Those bump into other atoms, splitting them and causing them to emit more neutrons, which bump into other atoms, continuing the chain reaction. That reaction gives off heat, which can be used directly or help turn water into steam, which spins a turbine and produces electricity





Hyperscale AI data centers: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2026
MIT Technology Review / 4h
In sprawling stretches of farmland and industrial parks, supersized buildings packed with racks of computers are springing up to fuel the AI race. These engineering marvels are a new species of infrastructure: supercomputers designed to train and run large language models at mind-­bending scale, complete with their own specialized chips, cooling systems, and even energy supplies. Hyperscale AI da





Sodium-ion batteries: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2026
MIT Technology Review / 4h
For decades, lithium-ion batteries have powered our phones, laptops, and electric vehicles. But lithium’s limited supply and volatile price have led the industry to seek more resilient alternatives. A sodium-ion battery works much like a lithium-ion one: It stores and releases energy by shuttling ions between two electrodes. But unlike lithium, a somewhat rare element that is currently mined in o





Base-edited baby: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2026
MIT Technology Review / 4h
Kyle “KJ” Muldoon Jr. was born with a rare genetic disorder that left his body unable to remove toxic ammonia from his blood. He was lethargic and at risk of developing neurological disorders. The condition can be fatal. KJ joined a waiting list for a liver transplant. Then Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas and Kiran Musunuru at the University of Pennsylvania offered his parents an alternative. The pair wer





Mechanistic interpretability: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2026
MIT Technology Review / 4h
Hundreds of millions of people now use chatbots every day. And yet the large language models that drive them are so complicated that nobody really understands what they are, how they work, or exactly what they can and can’t do—not even the people who build them. Weird, right? It’s also a problem. Without a clear idea of what’s going on under the hood, it’s hard to get a grip on the technology’s l





Next-gen nuclear: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2026
MIT Technology Review / 4h
Nuclear power has been a critical part of the electricity grid for decades, but old reactor designs—which often come in years behind schedule and billions over budget—could soon get a big refresh. Next-generation nuclear reactors are smaller and simpler to manufacture, and they use different materials to generate a constant stream of electricity. These changes could help nuclear power contribute





Embryo scoring: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2026
MIT Technology Review / 4h
Many Americans agree that it’s acceptable to screen embryos for severe genetic diseases. Far fewer say it’s okay to test for characteristics related to a future child’s appearance, behavior, or intelligence. But a few startups are now advertising what they claim is a way to do just that. Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) has been around in some form since the 1990s. And established tests, suc





AI companions: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2026
MIT Technology Review / 4h
Chatbots are skilled at crafting sophisticated dialogue and mimicking empathetic behavior. They never get tired of chatting. It’s no wonder, then, that so many people now use them for companionship—forging friendships or even romantic relationships. According to a study from the nonprofit Common Sense Media, 72% of US teenagers have used AI for companionship. Although some large language models a





Onn Wired Indoor Security Camera review: Is It Worth the Money Saved?
How-To Geek / 4h
Indoor security cameras come at a wide range of price points, and it's hard to get much cheaper than this Onn indoor security camera . It's undoubtedly one of the most affordable security cameras available, but you do make some concessions for that price.





EVA Air Launching Taipei To Washington Dulles Flights As Of July 2026
100+One Mile at a Time / 4h
EVA Air has just revealed plans to launch flights to its newest destination in North America as of the middle of 2026, and it’ll be among the carrier’s longest routes to date… EVA Air will start flying to Washington Dulles with 787s As of July 2026, EVA Air intends to launch a new 4x weekly route between Taipei (TPE) and Washington Dulles (IAD). EVA Air will use a three-cabin Boeing 787-9 for the





NYT Pips hints, answers for January 12, 2026
Mashable / 4h
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





Jessie Buckleys Golden Globes speech is a moving watch
Mashable / 4h
Hamnet star Jessie Buckley took home Best Female Actor (Motion Picture – Drama) at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards , giving a moving speech that thanked basically the entire cast and crew of Chloé Zhao's film. "This is not a normal feeling or situation to be in, but thank you Golden Globes," said Buckley accepting her award. "Chloe, Paul, Maggie, Max, Emily, Jacobi, Joe, the 400 extras, I adore you.





Teyana Taylors Golden Globes speech is 2 minutes of pure emotion
Mashable / 4h
Teyana Taylor picked up a Golden Globe for best supporting female actor on Sunday for her role in Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another , and her two minute speech was packed full of emotion. "My babies are upstairs watching, y'all better be off them damn phones and watching me right now!" says a tearful Taylor in the clip above, before going on to end her speech with a powerful message





The Google Pixel 9a is $100 off at Amazon
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $100: As of Jan. 12, the Google Pixel 9a is on sale for $399 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel 9a $399 at Amazon $499 Save $100 Looking for a budget smartphone ? Look no further, the Google Pixel 9a is the answer to your search. And better yet, it's currently on sale at Amazon. As of Jan. 12, this impressive phone is down to





OnePlus has canceled two of its most anticipated phones of 2026, new rumors claim – here's why
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The OnePlus Open 2 and OnePlus 15s could both be canceled, but you might be able to get similar phones under different names.





Is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms kid-friendly?
Mashable / 4h
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is undoubtedly the lightest Game of Thrones show yet. Admittedly, that's not a high bar to clear, given that both Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon are brimming with heavy subject matter. With their graphic depictions of violence and sexual assault, they're not at all suitable for young audiences. SEE ALSO: 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' trailer promises epi





Help get complex ideas across at work with this $10 Microsoft tool
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR : Bring your bright ideas to life with Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional lifetime license for Windows , on sale now for $9.97 (reg. $249). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional: Lifetime License for Windows $9.97 $249.99 Save $240.02 Want to make a better impression at work in the new year? Whether you work in HR or IT, Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional l





How to watch Texans vs. Steelers in the NFL online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Texans vs. Steelers for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Wild Card Weekend comes to a close as the Houston Texans face the Pittsburgh Steelers, another must-watch game in the 2025/26 postseason. It's been an exciting few days in the NFL, with the San Francisco 49ers eliminating the Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia E





The Roborock Qrevo Series robot vacuum is on sale for under $400 at Amazon — save over $200 right now
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $250: As of Jan. 12, the Roborock Qrevo Series is on sale for $399.99 at Amazon. That's a 38% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Qrevo Series $399.99 at Amazon $649.99 Save $250 If you've been looking for a robot vacuum that makes your life easier without having to spend a fortune, we've found the perfect deal. As of Jan. 12, the Roborock Qrevo Series i





The EF EcoFlow Delta 3 Max power station is $450 off at Amazon — act fast to save big
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $450: As of Jan. 12, the EF EcoFlow Delta 3 Max is on sale for $749 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: EcoFlow EF Ecoflow Delta 3 Max $749 at Amazon $1,199 Save $450 Looking for a portable power station to see you through the winter months? You're in luck, because the EF EcoFlow Delta 3 Max is back on sale at Amazon, and this time you can save $





I love this Nintendo Switch 2 case — get it for its lowest-ever price on Amazon
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: The tomtoc Slim Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 is now only $24.99 on Amazon . That's 32% off its $36.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: tomtoc tomtoc Slim Carrying Case $24.99 at Amazon $36.99 Save $12.00 There have been so many mid-tier Nintendo Switch 2 cases that have come out since the console’s launch, and any premium models have come with hefty price tags. Thankfully,





What is the release date for Tell Me Lies season 3 episodes 1-2 on Hulu and Disney+?
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
It's been two years since season 2 was on our screens, but now Tell Me Lies season 3 is back with a vengeance. Here's when episodes 1-2 premiere on Hulu and Disney+.





Tineco has released a wet-dry vacuum that's as nimble as a stick vac
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The FLOOR ONE i7 Fold maneuvers like a dream.





Transfer Capital One Miles To Avianca Lifemiles With 15% Bonus: Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 5h
The Capital One mileage program has just launched its newest transfer bonus, and it could represent a good value… Transfer Capital One miles to Lifemiles with 15% bonus Between January 12 and February 11, 2026, the Capital One mileage program in the United States is offering a 15% bonus on points transfers to Avianca Lifemiles. Capital One 15% transfer bonus to Lifemiles Ordinarily miles transfer





The Division 3 developer shares plans for the upcoming mega-sequel — ‘I think it will be as big an impact as Division 1 was’
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The executive producer of The Division has provided an update on the production of The Division 3. He's betting that the sequel will have as much impact as the first game.





The Pokémon TCG Lugia ex and Latios ex Premium Collection is $30 off at Amazon
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG’s Lugia ex and Latias ex Premium Collecti on is now only $119.95 at Amazon. This deal saves you 20% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG’s Lugia ex and Latias ex Premium Collection $119.95 at Amazon $149.99 Save $30.04 The supply and demand problem in the Pokémon TCG market is still ongoing. Generally, this issue inflates the MSRP of





Follow Ian McKellen Into the Mixed Reality Future in ‘An Ark’
NYT > Technology / 5h
Audiences can embark on a very different type of theatrical experience in a new play at the Shed, blending the physical world with digital content.





This Dead Star With a Glowing Shock Wave Shouldn’t Exist
Gizmodo / 5h
The recent discovery has left astronomers dumbfounded.





Dreo's new fan blasts out an ultra-refreshing, fine mist – I could have stood in front of it all morning
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The TurboCool series of misting fans achieved the impossible: it perked me right up on day four of CES.





I can't stop thinking about these affordable IKEA speakers that look like art
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Of everything I saw at CES, it's these speakers that I want the most.





Nikki Glasers Golden Globes monologue brutally roasts both celebrities and the government
Mashable / 6h
Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser kicked off the awards ceremony with a self-aware monologue tonight, nodding at current news events that are driving pretty much everyone to distraction . "Yes, the Golden Globes: without a doubt, the most important thing that's happening in the world right now," said Glaser. "I cannot believe the amount of star power we have in this room tonight. It's insane. There





These Gen Zers just raised $11.75M to put Africa’s defense back in the hands of Africans
33TechCrunch / 7h
African defense company Terra comes out of stealth with a $11.75M round led by Joe Lonsdale's 8VC.






Do I need a dehumidifier? Here's exactly what they can help with
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Dehumidifiers can help tackle all kinds of damp, condensation and humidity – here's how.





I tested the Insta360 Wave - and this speakerphone proved to be a valuable asset in the office thanks to AI transcriptions and clear voice recording
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The Insta360 Wave is an AI-enhanced speakerphone that will instantly boost the audio pickup, compared with your laptop or desktop mics for meetings or calls. But then the Wave is far more than a simple mic as it’ll will also record and transcribe with the AI features enabling you to search and ask questions about what was said after the meeting.





inDrive turns to ads and groceries to diversify revenue
21TechCrunch / 9h
Advertising on inDrive is being rolled out across its top 20 markets following mid-2025 tests.





Hurdle hints and answers for January 12, 2026
Mashable / 9h
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 12
Mashable / 9h
The Moon is in its Waning Crescent phase, meaning it's less than half visible. Soon, there won't be anything to see at all. But for now, there's still enough illuminated that we can see some features on its surface. Keep reading to find out what you can spot. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Monday, Jan. 12, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide , 33% of the Moo





USA Stealth Drones and Special Operations Give Military Domination
Next Big Future / 10h
Operation Absolute Resolve was like the US Dream Team of Basketball Domination. It was like Shaq and Jordan in their prime versus a High School Squad. It was a wake-up call for China and Russia. It was a stunning display of military prowess and intelligence and drone infiltration and sabotage. Recent events in the Russia-Ukraine ... Read more





Industry Season 4 tackles age verification and OnlyFans — and its just getting started
Mashable / 11h
Industry 's Season 4 premiere dives headfirst into the debate around online age verification , with the London-set series introducing an Online Safety Bill that mirrors the UK's own age-verification law . SEE ALSO: 'Industry' Season 4 review: HBO's criminally underrated drama thrills in most ambitious season yet The law instates age checks on sites with explicit content so that minors can't use t





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 12, 2026
Mashable / 11h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you don't break an oath. 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





NYT Strands hints, answers for January 12, 2026
Mashable / 11h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're job hunting. 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. The





Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 12, 2026
Mashable / 11h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love to test things out. 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 Conn





Heres why Industrys Trump nod is so important
Mashable / 11h
HBO's Industry has never shied away from current events, from Season 2's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic to Season 4's centering of online age verification in the UK . However, in its Season 4 premiere, Industry goes one step further by bringing in a real-life political figure: President Donald Trump . SEE ALSO: 'Industry' Season 4 review: HBO's criminally underrated drama thrills in most ambit





Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk's Grok over sexually explicit deepfakes
100+BBC News / 12h
Sexualised images of real people generated by Grok have circulated on X in recent weeks.