IKEA is the best smart home brand you've overlooked
How-To Geek / 28min
If you associate IKEA with affordable flat-pack furniture and kitchen utensils with unpronounceable names, you might have overlooked the fact that the company has been at the forefront of the smart home revolution for decades.
I replaced Spotify Premium with Jellyfin, and this app sealed the deal
How-To Geek / now
Without Spotify Premium, I've been building out my collection of MP3s and lossless FLAC song files. I still miss the Spotify interface for when I'm working on my desktop, though. Fortunately, I found a replacement that works with my media server.
Air France Flight Delayed 21 Hours, Then Diverts To Mysterious Turkmenistan
One Mile at a Time / 20min
It’s a small world. A few days ago I saw reports of an Air France flight diverting to Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most closed off countries. I thought that was pretty fascinating, but didn’t write about it at the time. Well, now an OMAAT reader shared that he was on the flight, and is asking for some advice. Air France Turkmenistan diversion leads to major delay OMAAT reader Shashank had boo
Is Urine the Next Wellness Tracker? I Used Withings’ U-Scan to Find Out
Gizmodo / 25min
I’m not sure it's worth the coveted space in my toilet bowl.
I review 4K Blu-ray for a living and these 6 discs show what 4K can do for classic movies
Latest from TechRadar / 29min
I've picked six of my favorite 4K Blu-rays that show off the benefits of 4K restoration for classic movies.
Something Wild Happens to ChatGPT’s Responses When You’re Cruel To It
Futurism / 40min
From a young age, many children have been instructed by their parents to be polite to smart assistants. Particularly following the advent of Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s Siri, children are often encouraged to use words like “please” and “thank you ,” with the hopes of instilling manners. But when it comes to AI assistants like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, there might be some tangible benefits to being rude an
Excel LAMBDA vs. SCAN: What's the difference and how do they work together?
How-To Geek / 57min
People often confuse Excel's LAMBDA and SCAN functions because they often appear together in formulas. However, they aren't the same: LAMBDA is the "brain" that defines the logic, and SCAN is the "vehicle" that carries it out. Here's how to tell them apart.
The Workers Building Labubus Are Allegedly Being Horribly Exploited
Futurism / 1h
You know those small, gremlin-like plushies called Labubus that have taken over the globe by storm, launching a Beanie Baby-esque secondary market with soaring prices? While “blind boxes” — where buyers aren’t clued in to which one they’re getting — can go for as little as $20, more sought-after models are selling for up to $10,000 . But beyond their sky-high resale price, the viral collectibles
People Still Aren’t Into Buying Cars Online
Wired / 1h
A new report shows that only 7 percent of new-car buyers in the US completed their purchase online, despite a major push by automakers, Amazon, and others to move past the dealership.
Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Snowboard Review: For Big Powder Days
Wired / 1h
Jeremy Jones’ sustainable snowboard is unbelievably fun in deep powder, steeps, and trees.
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition review: A great laptop without USB-C charging
How-To Geek / 1h
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition is a powerful laptop capable of doing most anything you'd ever ask of it. Unfortunately, there is one minor quirk that makes it difficult to recommend.
Your iPhone's Camera Control button has a slew of hidden features -- here's how to use them all
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
The Camera Control button on every iPhone 16 and newer model does a lot more than take photos -- I'll show you how to use all of its worthwhile hidden features.
How to watch Rams vs. Bears in the NFL online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Rams vs. Bears for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Chicago Bears mounted an exciting comeback against Green Bay in the Wild Card Round , marking their first NFL playoffs win in 16 years. Now they face tough competition from the Los Angeles Rams , who sneaked past the Panthers last weekend. This is also the Bears' fir
How to watch Texans vs. Patriots in the NFL online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Texans vs. Patriots for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Last week saw a dramatic Wild Card Round , with the Houston Texans trouncing the Pittsburgh Steelers for a spot in this weekend's Divisional Round against the New England Patriots. It's not quite unknown territory for the Texans in the NFL playoffs, but they've neve
Revive your old computer for just $10 with this Windows 11 Pro license
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Give your PC a total refresh with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license , on sale now for $9.97 (reg. $199). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 11 Pro $9.97 $199 Save $189.03 You can’t get much for $10 these days. But if you’ve got an older PC lying around in need of some TLC, you can totally revamp it with a new operating system. Right now, you can get it for just $
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Targaryen family tree: How everyone connects
Mashable / 1h
Another Game of Thrones show means another Targaryen family tree to memorize, and HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is no exception. The prequel series primarily centers on lowborn knight Ser Duncan "Dunk" the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his young squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), following their time at a tournament at Ashford Meadow. However, despite A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms ' focus on West
How to watch Grizzlies vs. Magic online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Memphis Grizzlies vs. Orlando Magic in the NBA for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The NBA has been on tour this week. First the Orlando Magic took on the Memphis Grizzlies in Berlin , and now the same sides face each other again in London. There's always something special about these European
Who is on the Iron Throne in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
Mashable / 1h
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms delivers a first for HBO . It's a Game of Thrones spin-off without the Iron Throne. In both Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon , characters want nothing more than to park their butts in that spiky chair so they can rule the Seven Kingdoms — and they're willing to start brutal wars to get there. But in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms , there is no war for success
Personal Comfort’s the Rejuvenate Review: Have It Your Way
Wired / 2h
Memory foam layers, 45 firmness levels, and a library of specialty size options set this adjustable mattress apart.
I prefer these under-$100 Soundcore earbuds to Apple AirPods
Mashable / 2h
As an iPhone user, I tried to buy into the hype of Apple's earbuds , but they just don't work for me. As I've learned, their one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work for everyone. I find them to be too big, and rather than keeping me tuned into my music, I spend more time tracking down a lost AirPod that's fallen out of my ear. After losing two pairs of AirPods (yes, two), I gave up on Apple's ear
Trump’s National Bitcoin Reserve Is Still in the Works. Some States Have Already Taken Action on Theirs
Gizmodo / 2h
Arizona, New Hampshire, and Texas have enacted laws aimed at creating their own reserves.
I review 4K Blu-ray for a living and these 6 discs show what 4K can do for classic movies
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
I've picked six of my favorite 4K Blu-rays that show off the benefits of 4K restoration for classic movies.
Responsible innovation: what 2026 should look like for businesses harnessing AI
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Businesses harnessing artificial intelligence should do so with governance, data integrity and investing in people.
I tested the Enlaps Tikee 4, and it’s the best timelapse camera I’ve ever used for several reasons
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The Enlaps Tikee 4 timelapse camera is the best option for long-form timelapse capture thanks to its features and great image quality.
I stopped using Garmin Connect's easily-forgotten gear tracking feature — but I've just fallen back in love with it
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Garmin's gear tracking is a hidden feature worth using, especially for runners and cyclists.
'The new era of Infinite Flight begins': Novel tech can wireless charge drones almost 2Km away using a kilowatt-class laser and a lightweight charger
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Laser based charging system aims to keep drones airborne indefinitely by delivering kilowatt class power over long distances.
How to watch Yuan vs. Swiatek online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Yuan vs. Swiatek in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's an exciting time for tennis fans, as the 2026 Australian Open delivers the year's first Grand Slam action. And if you're talking about the women's game , you simply have to be talking Polish star Iga Swiatek, who enters these two
How to watch Sabalenka vs. Rakotomanga Rajaonah online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Sabalenka vs. Rakotomanga Rajaonah 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 serves up the first of this year's top tennis action. While names such as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner dominate the men's side of the game, one name stands above all the competition in the
How to watch Berrettini vs. de Minaur online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Berrettini vs. de Minaur 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 is here, which means two weeks of world class action from Melbourne Park. The early rounds pit top players against unseeded competition, and they always throw up surprises and unexpected excitement. Amo
How to watch Musetti vs. Collignon online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Musetti vs. Collignon in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There really is nothing like the thrill of a tennis Grand Slam tournament. And as ever, the tennis season kicks off with 2026 Australian Open from Melbourne Park. Italian star and No. 5 seed Lorenzo Musetti takes to the court agai
How to watch Martinez vs. Djokovic online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Martinez vs. Djokovic in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The first Grand Slam of the year is here, with the world's top tennis stars taking to the courts of Melbourne Park for the 2026 Australian Open . This first round match sees No. 4 seed Novak Djokovic face unseeded opposition in th
How to watch Alcaraz vs. Walton online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Alcaraz vs. Walton in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The tennis season is finally here with the 2026 Australian Open , the first Grand Slam of the year. And the tournament is about to serve up the biggest name in tennis, as Carlos Alcaraz takes on an unseeded Australian opponent, Adam
How to watch Sinner vs. Gaston online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. Gaston 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 is finally set to start. We've had a painful wait without any major tournaments since the last Grand Slam, but we made it. We made it through the tough times and now we get rewarded with the best players in th
How to watch Senegal vs. Morocco online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Senegal vs. Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final for free on Channel 4 . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We couldn't have asked for more from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations . We wanted exciting football, passionate stadiums, and big moments of drama. We got all of that and more from this special tournament . There's on
Hurdle hints and answers for January 18, 2026
Mashable / 6h
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 18
Mashable / 6h
It’s officially the New Moon, which means the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun and isn’t visible in the sky. It's also the final day of a the current lunar cycle, so from now on, the Moon will appear brighter and brighter each night until the Full Moon. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Sunday, Jan. 18, the Moon phase is New Moon. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide , 0% of the M
NYT Pips hints, answers for January 18, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 18, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know Italian soccer teams. 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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 18, 2026
Mashable / 8h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a cinephile. 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 hint
NYT Strands hints, answers for January 18, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're into fine art. 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. T
Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 18, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're familiar with botany. 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
Why Silicon Valley is really talking about fleeing California (it’s not the 5%)
TechCrunch / 11h
If you’ve been following the billionaire exodus from California with some confusion, here’s what’s actually driving the nervousness: it’s not the 5% rate. As highlighted Friday in the New York Post, the proposed wealth tax would hit founders on their voting shares rather than the actual equity they own. Take Larry Page, who about 3% […]
I test Wi-Fi speakers for a living — if you’re switching away from Sonos, this one feature is an absolute must-have
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Don't worry about Spatial Audio, eARC or built-in phono stages – this is the most essential Wi-Fi speaker feature in my book.
I tested the Huawei MatePad 12X 2025 and loved its bright, paperlike display and smart productivity features — but this tablet hero is undone by a single tragic flaw
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Huawei’s slate aced most of the tests I threw at it — but there's one shortcoming that makes it miss the mark for me.
Upgrade your PC with powerful Microsoft apps for less than $5 each
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Give your PC an affordable upgrade with this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows lifetime license , now just $34.97 (reg. $219.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License $34.97 $219.99 Save $185.02 Could your old PC use some new tricks? Microsoft Office is an affordable way to give it some fresh tools, most of wh
Block ads on your devices for life for under $40
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR : Enjoy the web in peace with this lifetime subscription to the AdGuard Family Plan , now $39.99 (reg. $169.99). Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription
