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Netflix will give WBD movies 45-day theater exclusivity if deal goes through
100+Engadget / 17h
The fate of Warner Bros. Discovery remains the biggest story in Hollywood, with Paramount Skydance refusing to back down from its rival bid to the proposed Netflix acquisition of the company. If the Netflix deal does go through, the company’s co-chief executive, Ted Sarandos, has attempted to ease concerns around what that could mean for theaters. In an interview with The New York Times , Sarando
The Best Videos of ICE Agents Eating Shit in the Brutal Minneapolis Winter
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Watch out for that ice, you fascist clowns.
'RageCheck' Points Out Manipulative Language in News Articles
21Lifehacker / 17h
If you don't like how the internet makes you feel right now, you're not alone. The entire ecosystem seemingly exists to manipulate you, which can make finding clarity hard. I've written about how to avoid anxiety bait , which can be an important step toward healthy and productive engagement, but an important step is recognizing when you're being manipulated. RageCheck is a potentially useful tool
Managers on alert for “launch fever” as pressure builds for NASA’s Moon mission
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Florida—The rocket NASA is preparing to send four astronauts on a trip around the Moon will emerge from its assembly building on Florida's Space Coast early Saturday for a slow crawl to its seaside launch pad. Riding atop one of NASA's diesel-powered crawler transporters, the Space Launch System rocket and its mobile launch platform will exit the Vehicle Assembly Building at
Petlibro Discount Codes and Deals: Save Up to 50%
Wired / 1h
Save on Petlibro essentials, including automatic feeders, water fountains, and accessories to keep cats and dogs fed, hydrated, and comfortable every day.
How to watch Zverev vs. Diallo online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Zverev vs. Diallo in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The tennis season starts right here, with the 2026 Australian Open serving up two weeks of elite tennis action . Among the top stars in the opening round is German 28-year-old, Alexander Zverev, the No. 3 seed. This match against Gabr
How to watch Egypt vs. Nigeria online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Egypt vs. Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4 . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been incredibly entertaining. We're sad that it's almost over, but we're grateful for the goals, passion, and drama. The AFCON final is scheduled to take place on Jan. 18, with hosts Moroc
Hurdle hints and answers for January 17, 2026
Mashable / 2h
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 17
Mashable / 2h
It's almost the New Moon, which means we're approaching a night where none of the Moon will be lit up. You might think that's tonight, but believe it or not, there is a small sliver of light coming from it. Read on to find out just how much Moon is on display tonight. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Saturday, Jan. 17, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide , 2%
More than messages! Here are 7 hidden features that make Apple Messages an essential app
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Send money, doodles, safety check-ins, and much more
Best of both: the LG Wing is the phone I wish I'd tried before phone design became boring
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Since LG closed its mobile business, the LG Wing has been the coolest phone you can’t buy
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 17, 2026
Mashable / 4h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love fun group activities. 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 17, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you don't like foul language. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an a
Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 17, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you can take the heat. 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 Connection
Nia DaCosta and Jack OConnell on that epic Bone Temple musical number
Mashable / 5h
Critics are raving about Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple , and a big part of why is the absolutely sensational climax, in which Ralph Fiennes channels his inner metal god to perform Iron Maiden's "The Number of the Beast" before an awed Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell) and his remaining Fingers. Last year, O'Connell himself stunned audiences with a dizzying collision of horror and dan
What Bone Temple reveals about Jimmy Crystal
Mashable / 5h
When 28 Years Later hit theaters last summer, audiences were awed not only by Danny Boyle 's blistering new vision of zombie horror, but also by the curious introduction of Jimmy Crystal. Played by Sinners' Jack O'Connell, Jimmy instantly captivated audiences, who were ravenous to see more of him in the 28 Years Later direct sequel The Bone Temple . But can you handle what director Nia DaCosta ha
Denmark and USA Have Working Group on Some Kind of Greenland Deal
Next Big Future / 6h
US secretary of state Marco Rubio is expected to prepare a proposal to buy Greenland for $700 billion, NBC reports. January 14, 2026 Meeting, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt at the White House. No deal was ... Read more
Thinking Machines Cofounder’s Office Relationship Preceded His Termination
22Wired / 7h
Leaders at Mira Murati’s startup believe Barret Zoph engaged in an incident of “serious misconduct.” The details are now coming to light.
AI Attack Ad in Texas Senate Race Shows John Cornyn Dancing With Jasmine Crockett
NYT > Technology / 7h
A video from Ken Paxton, a Republican primary challenger to Senator John Cornyn of Texas, depicted A.I.-generated imagery of the senator twirling with Jasmine Crockett, a Democratic Senate candidate.
Rackspace customers grapple with “devastating” email hosting price hike
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Rackspace’s new pricing for its email hosting services is “devastating,” according to a partner that has been using Rackspace as its email provider since 1999. In recent weeks, Rackspace updated its email hosting pricing . Its standard plan is now $10 per mailbox per month. Businesses can also pay for the Rackspace Email Plus add-on for an extra $2/mailbox/month (for “file storage, mobile sync, O
This may be the grossest eye pic ever—but the cause is what’s truly horrifying
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
A generally healthy 63-year-old man in the New England area went to the hospital with a fever, cough, and vision problems in his right eye. His doctors eventually determined that a dreaded hypervirulent bacteria—which is rising globally—was ravaging several of his organs, including his brain. According to the man, the problems started three weeks before his hospital visit, when he said he ate som
AI cloud startup Runpod hits $120M in ARR — and it started with a Reddit post
50TechCrunch / 8h
Their startup journey is a wild example of how if you build it well and the timing is lucky, they will definitely come.
‘Centuria’ Is a Dark Fantasy Manga More People Should Be Obsessed With
Gizmodo / 8h
If you love 'Berserk' and 'Vinland Saga,' you'll get a kick out of 'Centuria.'
ChatGPT Is Getting a Cheaper Subscription Tier (but Also Ads)
Lifehacker / 8h
As OpenAI scrambles to find new ways to monetize ChatGPT , it announced today that it's introducing a new, cheaper subscription tier for its AI chatbot—but that it's also adding ads to both that new tier and for free users. ChatGPT Go was first launched in India in August, and later became available to 170 countries around the world, but today marks the first time it's been available everywhere,
‘People love the unexpected’ — Disney on 25 years of Lego Star Wars, Smart Play, and why it's just getting started
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
TechRadar caught up with Divya Dalal, VP of Global Hardlines at Disney Consumer Products, to discuss 25 years of Lego Star Wars and the launch of Smart Play.
Pok Pok is a calmer way to introduce kids to screen play
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Pok Pok is a calm, Montessori-inspired app that gives kids meaningful screen time parents can feel good about, no ads, no pressure, just play — and lifetime access is on sale for $59.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Pok Pok Pok Pok: Lifetime Subscription $59.99 $250 Save $190.01 For many parents, screen time can feel like a constant balancing act. You want something engaging for your chil
For learners who want confidence, Babbel is the way to go
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: If you’re tired of time-wasting language apps, Babbel’s lifetime plan is just $129.99 (reg. $646.20) thanks to the StackSocial code LEARN. Opens in a new window Credit: Babbel Babbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) $129.99 $646.20 Save $516.21 If you’ve bounced between language-learning apps before, you already know how easy it is to spend time without actually bui
Lockheed and GE Test Hypersonic Engine
Next Big Future / 8h
GE and Lockheed ground tested a new air-breathing hypersonic jet engine capable of powering missiles to speeds well in excess of Mach 5 in a smaller, cheaper, lighter, and more efficient package than the most advanced scramjets in testing today. It is a rotating detonating engine. They did ground tests of a liquid-fueled rotating detonation ... Read more
California AG sends Musk’s xAI a cease-and-desist order over sexual deepfakes
TechCrunch / 8h
The flood of AI-generated sexual imagery has spurred concern from state and Congressional officials alike.
This Samsung Odyssey G5 Gaming Monitor Is $250 Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Samsung Odyssey line is designed for gamers who want a blend of speed and immersion, and its consistently popular monitors are known for high refresh rates, low-input lag, and crisp visuals that perform more smoothly in a fast-paced world than a standard display. The 32
Everyone Can Now Use the 'Live' Status on Bluesky, and I Couldn't Be Happier
Lifehacker / 8h
The user-generated video industry is worth over $4 billion , reflecting how tastes have evolved away from reading articles and watching television punditry and toward scrolling vertical video feeds and watching live streams. As a reader, a writer, and the editor of an article-driven tech site, the rise of user-generated video and streaming can be a tough reality to accept. But as a longtime fan o
The Trump Phone Is Still (Checks Notes) a Deflating Vortex of BS
100+Gizmodo / 8h
In the latest headache-inducing update, there are now dubious figures surrounding this ultra-dubious phone.
Azamara Cruises announces fleetwide renovation: Luxe suites, local cuisine and more
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
There's big news in the small-ship cruise world: Azamara Cruises has announced plans to renovate and relaunch its fleet of four ships over the coming years. The cruise line is known for its small ships (holding fewer than 700 passengers each) and intimate feel. Azamara cruises often dock in smaller, unexpected locales around the globe — from Zanzibar, Tanzania, to Busan, South Korea — and its cur
George R.R. Martin Will Either Finish ‘The Winds of Winter’ or Die Trying
47Gizmodo / 8h
As 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' arrives on HBO, the author is once again addressing that long-awaited next entry in his 'A Song of Ice and Fire' book series.
The Campaign to Destroy Renee Good
100+Wired / 9h
After an ICE agent shot and killed the Minneapolis mother, conservative media launched an all-out attack on her reputation. Her identity as a queer woman was central to it.
Archaeologists find a supersized medieval shipwreck in Denmark
22Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Archaeologists recently found the wreck of an enormous medieval cargo ship lying on the seafloor off the Danish coast, and it reveals new details of medieval trade and life at sea. Archaeologists discovered the shipwreck while surveying the seabed in preparation for a construction project for the city of Copenhagen, Denmark. It lay on its side, half-buried in the sand, 12 meters below the choppy
Judge orders Anna’s Archive to delete scraped data; no one thinks it will comply
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The operator of WorldCat won a default judgment against Anna's Archive, with a federal judge ruling yesterday that the shadow library must delete all copies of its WorldCat data and stop scraping, using, storing, or distributing the data. Anna's Archive is a shadow library and search engine for other shadow libraries that was launched in 2022. It archives books and other written materials and mak
Watch Live as NASA’s Artemis 2 Moon Rocket Rolls Out to the Launch Pad
Gizmodo / 9h
The final stage of launch preparations officially kicks off tomorrow.
The 'Natural Cycles' App Now Has a Smart Band to Track Your Temperature and Fertility
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Tracking symptoms of your menstrual cycle can be surprisingly effective at identifying when you’re likely to get pregnant. One of the best metrics to track is body temperature, which wearables can pick up on. The Natural Cycles app already works with your Apple Watch or Oura Ring, but now the company is launching its own smart band. As I noted in
IKEA's $10 speaker reminded me of my first Bluetooth audio love — and yes, it still makes beautiful music
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Remember the Jawbone Jambox? It was an iconic Bluetooth speaker 15 years ago, and probably influenced many of the modern portable speakers, like IKEA's Kallsup.
'ReRAM is the replacement for (NAND) flash': $170 billion US tech company backs tiny startup in race to find the holy Grail of universal memory
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Weebit’s ReRAM shows higher speed, density, and reliability than flash memory, gaining backing from TI and industry-wide attention.
OpenAI Launches Cheaper Subscriptions, Starts Testing Ads Because It’s Time to Pay the Piper
Gizmodo / 9h
The inevitable is beginning.
Snowflake, Databricks challenger ClickHouse hits $15B valuation
TechCrunch / 9h
The $400 million round was led by Dragoneer.
Trump’s Tariffs Just Opened the Door for Chinese EVs in Canada
84Gizmodo / 9h
Our neighbors to the north are slashing tariffs on Chinese EVs as tensions with the U.S. continue to rise.
I played the Nintendo DS game threatening Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Metacritic ranking — here’s how it went
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
I played the Disney game threatening Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s top Metacritic ranking — is it actually good?
4 Home Assistant blueprints that saved me hours of effort
How-To Geek / 9h
Creating automations in Home Assistant can be a long and time-consuming process. You don't have to reinvent the wheel, however. There are some useful blueprints that you can use to create complex automations in next to no time.
TikTok is rolling out a new age-detection system in the EU
Mashable / 9h
The pressure is mounting on social media companies to enforce their rules and protect children on the platforms. Australia recently instituted a ban on children under the age of 16 from social media platforms. Gaming platforms like Roblox are now using facial recognition technology to prevent kids from interacting with adults in chats. And now TikTok, the social media platform well known for its
Bilt introduces new simplified tiers for earning fee-free points on rent or mortgages, increases rate up to 1.25x
32The Points Guy Articles / 9h
This year has started with a bang for those who like to earn points on their rent — or now, even mortgages — with the much-anticipated Bilt 2.0 launch . This launch included the introduction of three new credit cards and a new system that layers in a secondary rewards currency, Bilt Cash , alongside the Bilt Rewards points that many of us already know and love. And today, just two days after the
Remember to select Marriott Annual Choice Benefits by Feb. 1: Here's what to pick
42The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Marriott elite status offers some impressive benefits to frequent travelers. But the perks get particularly compelling once you accrue at least 50 elite nights in a calendar year. At this point, you'll unlock Marriott Platinum Elite status, but you'll also get the ability to pick a Marriott Annual Choice Benefit. You can select one Marriott Annual Choice Benefit when you reach 50 elite nights in
Google is appealing the ruling from its search antitrust case to avoid sharing data with rivals
Engadget / 9h
Google has filed its appeal to the Department of Justice’s antitrust case that ended with a federal judge ruling that the company was maintaining a monopoly with its search business. While the company goes through the appeals process, it’s also asking that implementation of the remedies from the case, which include a requirement that Google share search data with its competitors, also be paused.
Anthropic (an AI Company) Warns That AI Will Worsen Inequality
Gizmodo / 9h
It's a shame it's being forced at gunpoint to build the inequality machine.
Bilt Backtracks: Two Ways To Earn Rewards, Up To 1.25x Points On Housing
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Link: Apply or upgrade your existing card to the no annual fee Bilt Blue Card , $95 annual fee Bilt Obsidian Card , or $495 Bilt Palladium Card A few days ago, Bilt announced massive changes , including details of three new credit cards, plus a complete overhaul to how rewards can be earned for housing payments. One complaint that people had was that the new system was incredibly complex. So Bilt
Two Days After Launch, Bilt Simplifies Its New Cards—Earn 25% More Points on Rent and Mortgage With No Fee
View from the Wing / 9h
Bilt’s new credit cards launched Wednesday and the company has already pivoted after member confusion over Bilt Cash and the fee mechanics. The updated setup gives you a simpler choice, including a path to earn housing points with no transaction fee—and even boost rent and mortgage earning up to 25% based on how much you use the card for everyday spend.
Marvel Seems Pleased With How Those ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teasers Did
Gizmodo / 10h
The four clips got over a billion views online, mostly from Instagram and TikTok instead of YouTube.
This may be the grossest eye pic ever—but the cause is what’s truly horrifying
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
A generally healthy 63-year-old man in the New England area went to the hospital with a fever, cough, and vision problems in his right eye. What his doctors eventually figured out was that a dreaded hypervirulent bacteria—which is rising globally—was ravaging several of his organs, including his brain. According to the man, the problems had started three weeks before his hospital visit, when he s
OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT as it burns through billions
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
On Friday, OpenAI announced it will begin testing advertisements inside the ChatGPT app for some US users in a bid to expand its customer base and diversify revenue. The move represents a reversal for CEO Sam Altman, who in 2024 described advertising in ChatGPT as a "last resort" and expressed concerns that ads could erode user trust, although he did not completely rule out the possibility at the
Mandiant releases rainbow table that cracks weak admin password in 12 hours
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Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Security firm Mandiant has released a database that allows any administrative password protected by Microsoft’s NTLM.v1 hash algorithm to be hacked in an attempt to nudge users who continue using the deprecated function despite known weaknesses. The database comes in the form of a rainbow table , which is a precomputed table of hash values linked to their corresponding plaintext. These generic ta
This crime procedural has a perfect 100% score: 3 Prime Video shows to binge this weekend (Jan 16-18)
How-To Geek / 10h
Another weekend arrives, and lucky for us, so does another opportunity for a cozy binge with some of the best shows Amazon Prime Video has to offer—two of which I’ve seen and did not regret watching. My top recommendation, though, is the first thing I’ll be diving into this weekend, right along with you. It’s hard for voracious consumers like me to avoid shows that boast a 100% Rotten Tomatoes sc
Satellites Capture the Hidden World Beneath Antarctica’s Ice
Gizmodo / 10h
A new map of the landscape beneath the continent's ice sheet reveals a previously undiscovered terrain.
Your ChatGPT is about to get ads — here's what you need to know and how to opt out
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
After countless rumors, OpenAI has confirmed that ads are coming to ChatGPT and they'll be a part of conversations. Here's how they will work and how you can opt out.
Good news! RAM prices seem to have finally stabilized - bad news, it's probably because memory prices are so high, that it's forcing most of us to give up buying anything
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
DDR5 prices surged dramatically in late 2025, then stabilized at extreme levels as buyers resisted further increases in high-capacity kits.
Our Favorite Compact Power Station Is on Sale for 33% Off
Wired / 10h
This little power station can keep your stuff topped up, plus you can save some cash on solar panels.
TikTok quietly launches a micro drama app called ‘PineDrama’
TechCrunch / 10h
Think TikTok, but every single video you come across is a short episode of a fictional story.
These cheap JBL earbuds offer all-day battery life and cost less than $30
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The JBL Vibe Beam are a super-cheap pair of earbuds that offer excellent battery life — and they're now down to a great low price on Amazon.
The best adults-only cruises to try if you can’t stand being around kids on vacation
23The Points Guy Articles / 10h
What are the best adults-only cruises — the ones that not only ban kids but cater to grown-up tastes and interests? You may be asking because you just spent time on a megaship where the kids took over the pools and hot tubs (not to mention the elevators), much to your chagrin. Or, you might be looking for a vacation with more lectures and less limbo — or perhaps a cruise that skews more R-rated t
Why Everyone Thought We'd Be Shopping by Voice (and Why That Never Actually Happened)
Lifehacker / 10h
Remember when hands-free shopping was going to be the next big thing? In 2017, the Echo Dot was the single best-selling item on Amazon during its Prime Day sale, outselling both the Nintendo Switch and Instant Pot. Amazon's goal was partly to heavily discount the device in order to install its voice assistant, Alexa, in as many homes as possible—likely in hopes to capitalize on the voice commerce
Matthew McConaughey Is Using a Clever Legal Trick to Bludgeon AI Companies
Futurism / 10h
For years now, actors have rung the alarm bells over the AI industry planning to sell their likeness and voices — either with or without their consent — and hence threatening to put them out of work . Beyond a major 2023 strike by Hollywood actors fueled by these concerns, we’ve already seen actors take matters into their own hands, like when Scarlett Johansson threatened to sue OpenAI over a Cha
Wavlink WL-UTD58 review: this sleek Thunderbolt 5 dock upgraded my studio setup, but there’s one thing missing
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Wavlink WL-UTD58 is a premium Thunderbolt 5 docking station and an ideal solution for anyone working in the creative sector. The dock features a good selection of ultrafast Thunderbolt 5 ports, offering fast data delivery and 140W PD, making this a great choice for both laptop and desktop use.
EPA rules that xAI’s natural gas generators were illegally used
TechCrunch / 10h
Elon Musk's AI company had installed and operated 35 natural gas turbines without permits, something the EPA now says was illegal.
I Love That Holly Hunter Can’t Sit in a Chair Normally on ‘Starfleet Academy’
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Hunter's new 'Star Trek' captain is taking the Riker maneuver to a whole new level of chair-clambering.
Elon Musk Is Really Mad That Ryanair’s CEO Doesn’t Want Starlink on His Planes
84Gizmodo / 11h
“I would pay no attention whatsoever to Elon Musk. He's an idiot. Very wealthy, but he's still an idiot.”
Is Delta Planning Another Wide Body Aircraft Order? Here’s My Guess…
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Delta Air Lines recently placed an order for up to 60 Boeing 787-10s , which will be delivered as of 2031. This is a major development for the airline, given the carrier’s wide body fleet renewal has otherwise been centered around Airbus jets, making this a big win for Boeing. However, rumors now suggest that we could now see another aircraft order from Delta, and one certainly wonders what that
OpenAI Starts Testing Ads in ChatGPT
NYT > Technology / 11h
The company said on Friday that it would start serving ads in the free version of its chatbot over the next several weeks.
Visible Is Also Offering a Credit for This Week's Verizon Outage
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. After Verizon's unexpected nationwide outage Wednesday, the carrier came out yesterday to try to save face, saying it was offering a $20 credit to all accounts in the myVerizon app. Now, its low-cost offshoot carrier, Visible, is also trying to make its own amends. As spotted by 9to5Google , Visible is texting its customers with the following mess
Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon are paying up for ‘enterprise’ access to Wikipedia
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Wikipedia reminds us how important it is for AI training, which is why many tech firms pay for enterprise subscriptions.
Please stop putting this ancient 30-year-old port on new printers
How-To Geek / 11h
I’m tired of trying to plug my printer in and failing multiple times because of the archaic USB-B connector on it. That connector is 30 years old, and it’s time to ditch it. Arduino did, even on its lowest-cost microcontrollers. If Arduino can embrace USB-C, so can printer manufacturers.
From OpenAI’s offices to a deal with Eli Lilly — how Chai Discovery became one of the flashiest names in AI drug development
TechCrunch / 11h
The startup has partnered with Eli Lilly and enjoys the backing of some of Silicon Valley's most influential VCs.
Microsoft Shuts Down Library, Replaces It With AI
Futurism / 11h
Does Microsoft hate books more, or its own workers ? It’s hard to say, because The Verge reports that the multitrillion dollar giant is gutting its employee library and cutting down on digital subscriptions in favor of pursuing what’s internally described as an “AI-powered learning experience” — whatever in Clippy’s name that’s supposed to mean. Seriously, we wish we could explain to you what the
RAM shortage chaos expands to GPUs, high-capacity SSDs, and even hard drives
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Big Tech's AI-fueled memory shortage is set to be the PC industry's defining story for 2026 and beyond. Standalone, direct-to-consumer RAM kits were some of the first products to feel the bite, with prices spiking by 300 or 400 percent by the end of 2025 ; prices for SSDs had also increased noticeably, albeit more modestly. The rest of 2026 is going to be all about where, how, and to what extent
Calif. counters FCC attack on DEI with conditions on Verizon/Frontier merger
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Verizon has received all approvals it needs for a $9.6 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications, an Internet service provider with about 3.3 million broadband customers in 25 states. Verizon said it expects to complete the merger on January 20. The last approval came from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which allowed the deal in a 5–0 vote yesterday. There were months of
CyberGhost VPN review: Despite its flaws, the value is hard to beat
Engadget / 11h
CyberGhost is the middle child of the Kape Technologies VPN portfolio, but in quality, it's much closer to ExpressVPN than Private Internet Access. I mainly put it on my best VPN list because it's so cheap, but I wouldn't have done that if it didn't earn its place in other ways — affordable crap is still crap, after all. My universal impression of CyberGhost is a VPN that's not perfect but is alw
OpenAI Starts Testing Ads in ChatGPT
NYT > Technology / 11h
The company said on Friday that it would start serving ads in the free version of its chatbot over the next several weeks.
Trump and States Aim to Stop A.I. From Inflating Energy Bills
NYT > Technology / 11h
Demand from centers that power artificial intelligence has driven up electricity bills, frustrating consumers.
Top-end SSDs have gotten so pricey they're worth more than their weight in gold
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Is a high-end SSD worth more than its weight in gold? Yes, in some cases, as storage prices follow in the footsteps of RAM.
Supreme Court hacker posted stolen government data on Instagram
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TechCrunch / 11h
Nicholas Moore pleaded guilty to stealing victims’ information from the Supreme Court and other federal government agencies, and then posting it on his Instagram @ihackthegovernment.
Storage is getting expensive—it's time to free up space on your Windows PC
How-To Geek / 11h
Storage prices have been steadily climbing over the past few months, with no slowdown in sight, while files keep getting bigger. Windows doesn’t always make it easy to manage your drive, and before you buy more of that expensive storage space, there’s an easier solution.
Smart Glasses Are Trying to Break Up With Your Phone
Gizmodo / 11h
It's not you, it's LTE.
Delta First Class Seat Recline Fight — Flight Attendant Apologizes: “I Can’t Make His Legs Smaller”
View from the Wing / 11h
Delta’s domestic “First Class” is supposed to buy you breathing room — until it doesn’t. On a Delta flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles, a tall passenger’s knees made it physically impossible for the seat in front to recline, sparking a mid-cabin standoff over a feature the airline sells as part of the upgrade. A flight attendant ended the debate with an honest apology, “I can’t make his legs s
ChatGPT users are about to get hit with targeted ads
TechCrunch / 11h
OpenAI says that users impacted by the ads will have some control over what they see.
InKind Dining App Limited Time Referral Offer: Up To $75 In Total Value
20One Mile at a Time / 11h
Promo: If you’re new to InKind, follow this link to get $25 off your first dining experience of $50+ I’ve written in the past about InKind, my favorite dining rewards app . InKind currently has an improved refer a friend bonus, so I’d like to cover those details in this post, as it’ll be expiring soon. InKind’s generous refer a friend bonus offer InKind has a generous refer a friend program . Ord
Lucasfilm Tried to Make an Animated ‘Indiana Jones’ Show
20Gizmodo / 12h
A new report says that Lucasfilm scrapped both an animated show and a live-action spinoff too.
Anthropic opens up its Claude Cowork feature to anyone with a $20 subscription
Engadget / 12h
Claude Cowork , Anthropic's AI assistant for taking care of simple tasks on your computer, is now available for anyone with a $20 per month Pro subscription to try. Anthropic launched Cowork as an exclusive feature for its Max subscribers , who pay a minimum of $100 per month for more uses of Claude's expensive reasoning models and early access to experimental features. Now Claude Cowork is avail
The era of AI hype is over - firms now want to see real returns
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Many businesses have already operationalized generative AI, and are looking at the future of agentic AI within their workflows.
Trump administration wants tech companies to buy $15B of power plants they may not use
TechCrunch / 12h
In an attempt to alleviate rising electricity prices, the White House wants grid operator PJM to hold an auction for new generating capacity, and it wants tech companies to bid.
This Samsung Ultra-Wide Curved Monitor Is 33% Off Right Now
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re dreaming of ditching a multi-monitor gaming setup without sacrificing too much screen space, the Samsung 49-inch ViewFinity S95UC monitor delivers that idea in a single curved panel. A versatile option for both multi-tasking at work and casual gaming, it’s current
OpenAI is bringing ads to ChatGPT
Engadget / 12h
OpenAI plans to start testing ads inside of ChatGPT "in the coming weeks." In a blog post published Friday , the company said adult users in the US of its free and Go tiers (more on the latter in a moment) would start seeing sponsored products and services appear below their conversations with its chatbot. "Ads will be clearly labeled and separated from the organic answer," OpenAI said, adding an
Best n8n hosting
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Want to self-host your AI-powered workflows on a VPS server to avoid n8n’s high per-usage costs? Here are the best services to pick from.
The Civic is solid, but this Korean hatchback is the smarter choice
How-To Geek / 12h
The 2026 K4 Hatchback takes everything Kia learned from the K4 Sedan and wraps it in a tighter, more playful shape. After seeing it in the flesh at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, it’s clear this five-door was built with Civic shoppers in mind.
The mother of one of Elon Musk's children is suing xAI over nonconsensual deepfake images
23Engadget / 12h
Although X removed Grok’s ability to create nonconsensual digitally undressed images on the social platform, the standalone Grok app is another story. It reportedly continues to produce “nudified” deepfakes of real people. And now, Ashley St. Clair, a conservative political strategist and mother of one of Elon Musk’s 14 children, has sued xAI for nonconsensual sexualized images of her that Grok a
AI Data Centers Pushing Electric Grid Into Meltdown
Futurism / 12h
AI data centers on the East Coast are gobbling up so much juice that nonprofit grid operator PJM may be forced to enact rolling blackouts on its customers during both heat waves and exceptionally cold weather just to protect the grid’s integrity. These blackouts would impact a staggering 67 million people in 13 states, according to The Wall Street Journal , which will no doubt fan more anger from
Scientists Discover 2000-Year-Old Mummified Cheetah in an Unexpected Place
Gizmodo / 12h
The discovery marks the first time scientists have found mummified big cats in the Arabian Peninsula.
Let's cut the nonsense: I've assessed and rated all the biggest iPhone 18 rumors so far
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
There are already loads of rumors about the iPhone 18 series, but some sound a lot more likely than others.
This Fire TV device is getting bricked, only one year after it was discontinued
How-To Geek / 12h
Smart home devices being discontinued and turned into bricks is a common occurrence, but larger companies like Google and Amazon usually keep their devices running for a long time. That's not true for the Fire TV Blaster, which is getting killed only a year after Amazon stopped selling it.
I wish I'd never discovered the power of Notion and n8n
How-To Geek / 12h
I was very late to the party with Notion. I tried the all-in-one workspace app a couple of years ago and didn't really get the hype. I recently tried it again, and now that I know just how much you can do by combining Notion with the automation software n8n, I kind of wish I'd left it alone. It's awesome—and that's the problem.
Netflix Will Keep Warner Bros. Movies in Theaters for 45 Days
Gizmodo / 12h
Co-CEO Ted Sarandos committed to the theatrical window after looking at how much money could be made.
X reportedly still allows Grok-created, sexualized images despite new ban
Mashable / 12h
Elon Musk's X may still be permitting the posting of Grok-generated, sexualized images of real people, despite the company’s recent announcement that such content had been banned, according to reporting by The Guardian . The British newspaper reported that its journalists were able to generate and upload videos depicting real women being undressed into bikinis, using images of fully clothed indiv
Sam Altman Is Tearing Apart His Former Colleague’s Startup
Gizmodo / 12h
OpenAI just rehired former employees who previously left the company to work at Thinking Machines Lab.
Lego's latest educational kit seeks to teach AI as part of computer science, not to build a chatbot
Engadget / 12h
Last week at CES, Lego introduced its new Smart Play system , with a tech-packed Smart Brick that can recognize and interact with sets and minifigures. It was unexpected and delightful to see Lego come up with a way to modernize its bricks without the need for apps, screens or AI. So I was a little surprised this week when the Lego Education group announced its latest initiative is the Computer S
The latest Windows 11 update is causing PCs to refuse to shut down
How-To Geek / 12h
The latest Windows 11 security update from January 2026 is causing a frustrating bug that makes some PCs refuse to shut down or hibernate after installation. This issue stems from the monthly Patch Tuesday bundle, specifically update KB5073455, on devices running
