Jon Stewart goes scorched earth on Trump administration over ICE killing of Alex Pretti
100+Mashable / 5h
Like Jimmy Kimmel and many of the other late night hosts, Jon Stewart's monologue on Monday was largely focused on ICE's deadly shooting of nurse Alex Pretti by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis on Saturday. Over the course of 23 minutes, the Daily Show host unpacks what happened and the massive difference between the video footage and the Trump administration's description of events.
Bilt Rent Day Promo February 2026: Up To 125% Accor ALL Transfer Bonus
1KOne Mile at a Time / 2h
Bilt is the platform known for providing rewards for housing payments. We’re currently seeing massive changes at Bilt , including an overhaul of the credit card portfolio, plus new ways that housing rewards are offered. There are many innovative things about Bilt, including that there’s a Bilt Rent Day promotion on the first day of each month. With a new month being around the corner, the details
Apple once again puts Android to shame – it just updated the 12-year-old iPhone 5S to set a new record
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Apple has just updated some ancient handsets, ensuring they stay functional for longer.
How to get NBC without Fubo ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics
Engadget / 8min
After more than two months of contract disputes, NBCUniversal's lineup of channels are still not being carried by Fubo, which is a bummer for anyone hoping to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics . Once again, NBC will be the primary place to watch the Winter Games, but Fubo subscribers will need to find alternate viewing methods if they want to watch events like figure skating, ice hockey, luge or ski
A new malware service promises to skip Google's review process and get your malware straight onto the Chrome Store
Latest from TechRadar / 12min
The malware spoofs entire websites, while keeping the address bar intact.
Valve's Proton compatibility layer brings 19 more games to Linux
How-To Geek / 13min
The Proton compatibility layer has helped bring many PC games to Linux, and it's updated regularly with new features and improvements. Now, Proton 10.0-4 has arrived with 19 new compatible games and a pile of bug fixes.
Pinterest is conducting a massive round of layoffs to prioritize 'AI-powered products and capabilities'
Engadget / 15min
Pinterest is planning on laying off up to 15 percent of its workforce, according to a report by CNBC . The company has been posting stellar earnings reports these past few quarters , so why punish employees? You already know the answer. It's AI. The company said it's "reallocating resources" to AI projects and prioritizing "AI-powered products and capabilities." It's also cutting down on office s
Microsoft Pledged to Save Water. In the A.I. Era, It Expects Water Use to Soar.
NYT > Technology / 20min
Driven by the artificial intelligence frenzy, Microsoft is internally projecting that water use at its data centers will more than double by 2030 from 2020, including in places that face shortages.
Meta Campaigns to Change Opinions on Data Centers
NYT > Technology / 20min
The tech giant has spent more than $6 million on TV ads in state capitals and Washington, with the message that data centers create jobs.
TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ahead of a Landmark Trial
NYT > Technology / 20min
The settlement means TikTok will avoid a trial where plaintiffs had planned to argue that social media platforms are inherently defective and subject to personal injury liability.
Google Messages is about to get better on your watch
How-To Geek / 21min
Google is showing no signs of slowing down the updates to Google Messages. And while some updates are better than others , a few highly requested features could finally be coming that'll improve the experience on your smartwatch.
You can buy AMD's fastest graphics card for $700, but there's a catch
How-To Geek / 21min
AMD's new RX 9000 Series graphics cards have been turning heads for a good reason—they offer excellent value. But with the global DRAM shortage threatening to drive prices up, now could be the perfect time to explore the used market. And what better choice than AMD's most powerful gaming graphics card ever—a card that sometimes even outperforms the latest RX 9070 XT?
Amazon is closing its physical Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores
TechCrunch / 25min
These retail closures will not impact customers who use Amazon for grocery delivery.
Turntable legend Pro-Ject has a weird but wonderful new hi-fi box – it's a phono stage, streaming hub, DAC, TV HDMI connector, and headphone amp all in one
Latest from TechRadar / 27min
The Pro-Ject Pre Box S3 brings all your audio sources together
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 trailer reunites Matt Murdock and Jessica Jones
Mashable / 28min
Daredevil: Born Again brought Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) back into the MCU with a vengeance, along with a whole host of familiar faces from his first Netflix outing. Original Daredevil baddie Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio), aka Kingpin, continued to prove a formidable opponent, especially given his newfound power as mayor of New York City. Later in the season, Matt allied himself with former Dar
All Philippine Airlines Toilets Malfunction Over Pacific, Crew Scoops Human Waste
One Mile at a Time / 29min
Airplane toilets can clog for a variety of reasons. Sometimes one lavatory will be taken out of service, sometimes multiple lavatories will have issues, and sometimes this even leads to diversions. However, a recent Philippine Airlines flight sounds absolutely disastrous, with all toilets malfunctioning, and the crew taking “matter(s)” into their own hands (literally). All Philippine Airlines 777
3 reasons KDE Plasma is still my go-to Linux desktop
How-To Geek / 35min
If you read our Linux newsletter, you know that I've tried several desktop environments over the years. I'm yet to find one I like better than KDE Plasma, though, and these are the reasons why.
Pornhub Will Block New UK Users Starting Next Week to Protest ‘Flawed’ ID Law
Wired / 36min
Only users who have already registered and completed age verification will be able to access the world's largest porn site.
Liquid Web vs InMotion Hosting: VPS hosting compared
Latest from TechRadar / 42min
How many credit cards should you have?
The Points Guy Articles / 44min
When it comes to credit cards , one size doesn't fit all. The "right" number depends on your financial goals, spending habits and how much effort you want to dedicate to optimizing rewards. Some people do just fine with one card, while others juggle multiple cards to maximize points, miles and perks. The key is knowing what works for you and having a plan to manage them responsibly. Below, we'll
Lego’s Newest ‘Star Wars’ Smart Play Sets Are Cheaper, With a Huge Catch
Gizmodo / 48min
Lego's push for smart bricks in the galaxy far, far away is continuing, and things are only getting weirder.
The Return of Nintendo’s Worst-Selling Console Could Be More Glorious Than We Thought
Gizmodo / 48min
Get ready to return to the neck-straining magic of red and black gaming with several never-released games for the Virtual Boy.
Snowmageddon Continues: Another Major Storm Could Slam the East Coast This Weekend
Gizmodo / 48min
It’s looking increasingly likely that a coastal storm could bring more snow to the East Coast this weekend—and potentially strengthen into a bomb cyclone.
I've had this compact B&O speaker for 4 months now – here are 3 reasons it's better than the JBL Charge 6
Latest from TechRadar / 49min
The last few months with B&O’s audiophile-friendly Bluetooth speaker have been so amazing, I’d pick it over JBL’s Bluetooth speakers – for these 3 reasons.
Why your Plex transcodes are slow (and how to speed them up)
How-To Geek / 50min
You've got your Plex server set up and your content loaded into your Plex library, but when you play back certain videos, you get constant buffering, or poor image quality, or both. That's a common issue people face, and often the cause has to do with how your Plex server handles transcoding .
Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from February
BBC News / 50min
The changes mean only those who have a Pornhub account and have verified their age will be able to access it in the UK soon.
Moon Astronauts Enter Quarantine for Launch
Futurism / 54min
We’re just days away from NASA’s historic return to the Moon. The agency’s Artemis 2 mission will see a crew of four astronauts travel far beyond the dark side of the Earth’s natural satellite, reaching the farthest point that humans have ever traveled from Earth. They will get unfettered views of the Moon’s surface during the flyby, getting within just 4,600 miles of its far side, before making
'I think, ultimately, we could have made a different trailer' — Wildlight Entertainment CEO wishes 'Highguard had been received better' amidst the game's negative review score on Steam
Latest from TechRadar / 57min
Wildlight Entertainment's CEO has admitted the studio could have marketed Highguard better following radio silence leading up to its launch.
Heroic Games Launcher for Linux just got a big update
How-To Geek / 57min
After five months of work, the developers of Heroic Games Launcher have debuted version 2.19 of its open source game manager targeting Linux users. It includes experimental support for a new gaming platform to go alongside its existing support for Epic Games Store, GoG Store, and Amazon Luna.
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: 'It Can Be Too Cold to Snow,' and Other Winter Myths
Lifehacker / 57min
With the monumental winter storm recently covering most of the nation, now seems a good time to look at some cold and winter weather myths and misinformation. You might be freezing, but there's no excuse for being freezing and ignorant. Myth: A blizzard is a heavy snowstorm Technically, for a storm to be a blizzard , it must have these things: wind speeds of over 35 mph and low visibility (under
Get dinner on the table faster with the Ninja Foodi Smart XL for its lowest price yet
Mashable / 58min
SAVE $150: As of Jan. 27, get the Ninja Foodi Smart XL for $149.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $299.99. That's a discount of 50% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Ninja Foodi Smart XL $149.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $150 If you love grilled food, you probably love going out in the backyard and whipping up tasty meals. You can't really do that right
Pornhub will soon be blocked for UK users — unless they take one step
Mashable / 58min
Pornhub 's parent company, Aylo, announced today that it is restricting the porn site in the UK come Feb. 2. Any adult who has already verified their age will still be able to use that site after that date, but no one else will. The decision comes around six months after the enaction of the Online Safety Act, the UK's age-verification law. When the law went into effect, Pornhub announced it would
The EU tells Google to give external AI assistants the same access to Android as Gemini has
Engadget / 1h
The European Commission has started proceedings to ensure Google complies with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in certain ways. Specifically, the European Union’s executive arm has told Google to grant third-party AI services the same level of access to Android that Gemini has. "The aim is to ensure that third-party providers have an equal opportunity to innovate and compete in the rapidly evolving
The First ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Trailer Brings Back Jessica Jones
Gizmodo / 1h
Welcome back to Hell's Kitchen when 'Daredevil: Born Again' returns to Disney+ in less than two months.
I thought Virtual Boy on Nintendo Switch Online was laughable, but now that we're getting two unreleased games and a color change option I'm happy to be proven wrong
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Nintendo Switch Online's Virtual Boy lineup includes two games no one has ever played before.
15 stylish home office payday finds under $50 at IKEA that finally fix clutter
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
I went searching IKEA for the cheapest home office gear to keep your workspace organized, and this is what I found.
AirPods 4 with ANC drop to $119
Engadget / 1h
Every time Apple's AirPods 4 with active noise cancelation go on sale I have the same thought: maybe I made a mistake. Don't get me wrong, I love my regular AirPods 4, but the noise canceling aspect makes their sister pair very enticing. Take now, for instance, when the AirPods 4 with ANC are on sale for $119, down from $179. The 34 percent discount brings them to only $4 more than the standard A
This one free app solved all my Windows 11 lag and stutter
How-To Geek / 1h
Stuttering and lag are some of the toughest issues to diagnose on a Windows computer, which is a shame because in my experience Windows is the operating system where this crops up most often.
Why desktop Linux matters, even if (almost) no one uses it
How-To Geek / 1h
Linux—you've heard of it, and maybe you've given it a try once or twice. However, statistically, you're probably not a committed desktop Linux user. Globally, as of 2025, just over 4% of desktop PCs run Linux. That's a tiny slice of the market, and yet it's a milestone for Linux worth celebrating.
Forget Dutton Ranch — Yellowstone fans need to stream this disturbing crime thriller to see one star in a role they’ve ‘never done before’
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Dutton Ranch is my most anticipated TV show of 2026 — but this Yellowstone star’s ‘messy’ and ‘terrifying’ new thriller is more disturbing than the wild west.
The Daredevil: Born Again season 2 trailer is pure sensory overload — and it confirms when the Marvel TV show will return on Disney+
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Marvel has revealed the official release date and first trailer for Daredevil: Born Again season 2.
American Airlines Employees Get 0.3%(!!) Profit Sharing, And That’s Gotta Hurt
32One Mile at a Time / 1h
Recently, we’ve seen major airlines in the United States report their financial results for 2025. Among the “big three” carriers, the results are exactly what you’d expect — Delta had the best performance, United was in second place, and American was a distant third. Related to this, one interesting thing has been seeing how profit sharing differs at these carriers. Following its full-year earnin
Risotto raises $10M seed to use AI to make ticketing systems easier to use
TechCrunch / 1h
Designed to autonomously resolve help desk tickets, Risotto has raised $10 million in seed funding in a round led by Bonfire Ventures.
TikTok's New Terms of Service Has Raised Alarm Bells
Lifehacker / 1h
Big changes have come to social media platform TikTok. On Jan. 22, TikTok's operations were passed from Chinese company ByteDance to TikTok USDS Joint Venture, a new entity backed by Larry Ellison's Oracle, private equity firm Silver Lake, and United Arab Emirates-based investment firm MGX. Days later, on Jan. 23, TikTok introduced new Terms of Service for users. So far, the transition has not be
eSIM adoption could reach a major milestone in 2026 - but can providers cope with demand, especially in IoT?
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
2026 will see a 30% rise in eSIM devices, but they're for IoT not smartphones, so a whole new model is being rolled out.
Forget depreciation: this affordable sports car refuses to lose value
How-To Geek / 1h
Most sports cars lose value quickly, leaving buyers with steep depreciation just when they expected thrills and style. But one affordable performance car defies that trend, holding its value far better than most of its peers and giving owners surprising long-term equity. In a segment where rapid price drops are the norm, this model’s exceptional resale strength makes it one of the smartest buys f
People on Polymarket Are Making a Fortune by Betting Against Elon Musk’s Famously Worthless Promises
Futurism / 1h
Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk has long garnered a reputation for being massively wrong in his promises and predictions about the future. In 2024, for instance, he said that AI would become “smarter than the smartest human” by 2025. He said his company’s SpaceX Starship rocket, which is still exploding during test flights, will land on Mars this year . Like clockwork, he’s predicted that sel
Samsung’s TriFold phone will cost $2,899 in the US
TechCrunch / 1h
The phone's display unfolds twice to reveal a 10-inch display, which is the largest screen ever on a Galaxy phone.
Stratospheric internet could finally start taking off this year
MIT Technology Review / 1h
Today, an estimated 2.2 billion people still have either limited or no access to the internet, largely because they live in remote places. But that number could drop this year, thanks to tests of stratospheric airships, uncrewed aircraft, and other high-altitude platforms for internet delivery. Even with nearly 10,000 active Starlink satellites in orbit and the OneWeb constellation of 650 satelli
LG's new subscription service could turn the world of expensive OLED TVs on its head — here's what I think as a deals expert
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
LG and Raylo have announced a new partnership that enables you to hire a new LG OLED TV, soundbar or gaming monitor for as little as £15 per month, but is this offer really as good as it sounds?
Independent auditors confirm Surfshark’s VPN infrastructure as secure
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Surfshark has completed a comprehensive independent security audit of its network infrastructure. SecuRing found no critical vulnerabilities, reinforcing the provider's claims of resilience against sophisticated cyberattacks.
Passengers Showed Up For A Regional Flight — Then Boarded A Cargo Plane With Folding Seats And Luggage Strapped Down The Middle
View from the Wing / 1h
Passengers boarding IrAero flight RD382 from Irkutsk (IKT) to Mama (UIKM) thought they were getting a normal regional turboprop—until the airline swapped in an Antonov An-26 configured like a freighter, with travelers (including kids) on folding sidewall seats and luggage strapped down the center aisle. IrAero says it’s a legitimate combi configuration, but prosecutors are looking at complaints th
Meet the mysterious electrides
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
For close to a century, geoscientists have pondered a mystery: Where did Earth’s lighter elements go? Compared to amounts in the Sun and in some meteorites, Earth has less hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur, as well as noble gases like helium—in some cases, more than 99 percent less. Some of the disparity is explained by losses to the solar system as our planet formed. But researchers have lo
As data from space spikes, an innovative ground station company seeks to cash in
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
A company that seeks to disrupt the way in which data from space is received and transmitted has found some key investors and customers. On Tuesday morning Northwood Space announced that it has closed a $100 million Series B round of funding to support a rapid ramp-up in the deployment of its phased-array radar system, known as Portal. The company also said it has received a $49.8 million contrac
Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni’s Phia raises $35M to ‘make shopping fun again’
TechCrunch / 1h
“We’re on the cusp of a completely new way of shopping,” Gates told TechCrunch.
Airtable gets into the AI agent game with Superagent
TechCrunch / 1h
SuperAgent is Airtable's first standalone product in its 13-year history, and signals both the company's ambitions and the reality of the current AI moment: every serious software player is racing to prove they can deliver on agents.
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, January 28 (game #1465)
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, January 28 (game #962)
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
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 Wednesday, January 28 (game #696)
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
I’m tired of predictable heist thrillers – but here’s why the trailer for Tuner has restored my faith in the genre
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Leo Woodall stars in this new thriller about a piano tuner turned criminal, and I already think it's a genius concept.
Verizon issues rare refund to Boston users who are locked out of key TV channels to show that 'we have their back'
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Verizon customers in Boston have been given refunds as major TV channels continue to be unavailable.
3 rookie mistakes to avoid when dual-booting Linux
How-To Geek / 1h
If you're thinking of dual-booting Linux alongside Windows on your PC, there are a few things I recommend you be sure to avoid doing. You'll be modifying the underlying system and building the foundation for your PC workflow that you don't want to mess up.
Five Reasons You Should Upgrade Your Power Tools (Even If They’re Not That Old)
Lifehacker / 1h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Quality power tools are an investment, and if you take proper care of them, they’ll last a long time. It’s not unheard of for someone to have a decades-old drill or a circular saw that was manufactured in a previous century. Even older cordless power tools can maintain their usefulness for a surprisingly long time if you take good care of them and
Pinterest to lay off 15% of staff to redirect resources to AI
TechCrunch / 2h
Pinterest says it's "reallocating resources to AI-focused roles and teams that drive AI adoption and execution" and "prioritizing AI‑powered products and capabilities."
Sad: American Airlines Profits Down 87%, As CEO Promises “Significant Upside”
25One Mile at a Time / 2h
If you follow the US airline industry, you know that among the “big three” carriers, Delta is the most profitable, followed by United, followed by American. American has today released its 2025 full-year results , and the difference in profitability continues to grow, as the company’s leadership is seemingly running out of empty promises it can make. American reports $111 million profit for 2025,
I’m a laptop expert, so trust me when I say this Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 deal at Best Buy is an essential payday purchase — at just $649.99, it’s nearly half the price Dell sells it for
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Dell’s 14-inch Plus 2-in-1 laptop has dropped to just $649.99 at Best Buy and comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a 1TB SSD.
4 more Milwaukee tools that are actually worth waiting for
How-To Geek / 2h
Who's ready to buy more tools this year? Milwaukee is already one of the best, offering a solid collection of power tools and accessories for enthusiasts or professionals, and more are on the way. While we recently confirmed over 150 new items are coming in 2026, here are four more that are actually worth waiting for.
Could the MCU Already Be Looking for a New Black Panther?
Gizmodo / 2h
Plus, Sam Raimi wants in on a new 'Darkman'.
How a Microbe Tunnels Its Way Through an Insect Gut—It’s Weirder Than You Think
Gizmodo / 2h
Some microbes can squeeze through tight spaces by wrapping themselves in their flagellum—the tail-like structure they use to move. Also, how adorable are those little guys?
Luminar receives a larger $33 million bid for its lidar business
TechCrunch / 2h
A new leading bidder has appeared in the Luminar bankruptcy case: Redmond, Washington-based MicroVision, which beat out Quantum Computing Inc.'s bid by $5 million.
Experts flag around 800,000 Telnet servers exposed to remote attacks - here's why users should be on their guard
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Hackers are hunting for vulnerable endpoints to deploy Python malware.
12 Hacks Every Roku User Should Know
Lifehacker / 2h
Roku was one of the original names in streaming, and even with so many options now available from Amazon, Apple, Google and others, it remains one of the most popular options thanks to its affordable boxes and streaming sticks and widespread availability as an integrated operating system on some TV sets. The platform is speedy, simple, and supports just about every streaming app out there. If you
E-Book Checkouts of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Shoot Up 529% in NYC After Mayor Encourages People to Stay Home and Read the Gay Hockey Book
Gizmodo / 2h
Boys' Love is the only light left in our messed-up world.
China’s Moonshot releases a new open-source model Kimi K2.5 and a coding agent
21TechCrunch / 2h
The company said that the model was trained on 15 trillion mixed visual and text tokens.
AMD could be working on a way to minimize RAM price hike pain — by bundling Ryzen CPUs and DDR5 memory
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
An official collaboration between AMD, V-Color and Cooler Master hints at more possible bundle deals in the future.
Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold U.S. Price Is Not at All Surprising
Gizmodo / 2h
You already knew the foldable phone was going to be really expensive.
Node-based design tool Flora raises $42M from Redpoint Ventures
TechCrunch / 2h
Flora's node-based design tool is being used by companies like Pentagram and Lionsgate.
G.M. Shares Rise as Investors Are Encouraged by 2026 Prospects
NYT > Technology / 2h
The automaker said that it would buy back stock worth up to $6 billion and that it expected profit to rise this year after it pulled back from electric vehicle production.
Here's how much Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold will cost (and when it will be available)
How-To Geek / 2h
It’s hard to believe that Samsung has been refining its foldable phones for seven years already. Last month, the company officially confirmed its first double-hinged foldable, and now it has confirmed the price and availability as well. Everyone knew it would be expensive—now we know just how expensive.
3 things to do with your old phone instead of trading it in
How-To Geek / 2h
If you’re looking to upgrade to a new phone, your default solution for the old one might be to trade it in. The truth is, though, that most trade-in programs offer pennies on the dollar , so you’d only be getting a fraction of your phone’s actual value.
The Galaxy Z TriFold finally has a US price and launch date — and it's Samsung's priciest foldable yet
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Samsung’s ambitious triple-folding phone is finally priced in the US. The Galaxy Z TriFold launches on January 30 for $2,899 and unfolds into a 10-inch AMOLED display.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold will cost $2,900 in the US
Engadget / 2h
As promised, Samsung is bringing its Galaxy Z Trifold smartphone to shoppers in the US. The unique foldable goes on sale on January 30. The phone was announced along with its select markets' sale dates at the close of 2025. We didn't have price information for Samsung's domestic market at that time, and even though we were anticipating the Galaxy Z Trifold to cost a bundle, the actual cost is mor
Bilt’s First Rent Day With Bilt Cash Is February 1 — Up To 125% Transfer Bonus To Accor
View from the Wing / 2h
Bilt’s next Rent Day is February 1—and it’s the first one where the new Bilt Cash currency can be used to boost transfer bonuses. The headline deal is an Accor transfer bonus of up to 125% (tiered by status), with the option to spend Bilt Cash to step up to the next bonus level.
Doctor Says What Border Patrol Agents Did After Shooting Alex Pretti Was Sickening
Futurism / 2h
A doctor who witnessed the brutal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents says that the agents didn’t even bother trying to save the victim’s life as he bled out on the ground — because they were too busy counting the bullet wounds. The harrowing testimony, detailed in a sworn court filing , contradicts key details in the accounts given by the Department of Homeland Security and top offic
Intel’s Panther Lake CPUs Make the Best Case for ‘Fake Frames’ in Gaming
Gizmodo / 2h
The new Core Ultra Series 3 chips and XeSS 3 AI upscaler can juice up frame rates on laptops, but handhelds may benefit the most.
BAFTA film nominations 2026: See the full list
Mashable / 3h
Awards season can't be stopped, won't be stopped, with the nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards announced on Tuesday. Following this year's Sinners -ruled Oscar nominations , the BAFTAs are also set to celebrate an outstanding 2025 in movies , with the nominations read by actors David Jonsson and Aimee Lou Wood, streamed on YouTube . SEE ALSO: Oscars 2026: The biggest surprises out of the n
'The next chapter begins' — Blizzard announces several showcases that will share plans for the future of World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Hearthstone
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Blizzard Entertainment has announced a series of special showcases that will reveal the plans for its four biggest franchises, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Hearthstone.
ELEGOO Debuts Its First Multicolor FDM 3D Printer With the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
Gizmodo / 3h
Bringing your creative ideas to life has never been easier.
Hurry! This 16-inch touch screen Dell laptop is just $749.99, a huge saving of $320 — and with an Intel Core 7 processor, 16GB DDR5 memory, and a 1TB SSD, it's perfect for a payday splurge
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Dell’s 16-inch touch screen laptop is now just $749.99 and comes with an Intel Core 7 processor, 16GB DDR5 memory, and a 1TB SSD.
Today Is American’s Earnings Call — And United Is Flooding Chicago With Capacity To Pressure Its Rival
View from the Wing / 3h
United announced another Chicago capacity build-up on the morning of American’s earnings call, adding new frequencies after American rolled out new ORD routes last week. The timing is the point: flood the market, pressure its rival to back down, and avoid a long, money-burning capacity war.
Why Linux is the go-to platform for developers and tinkerers
How-To Geek / 3h
Linux fans like to dream of the day when Linux is a mainstream OS instead of a hacker's tool. As much fun and useful as Linux is, it seems that Linux will still be a "geek" OS. Here's why the Linux community should embrace this rather than fight it.
New Air India Boeing 787 Business Class: Great, But Don’t Expect Consistency!
90One Mile at a Time / 3h
We know that Air India is currently undergoing a major transformation, after being privatized. This includes ordering hundreds of new planes, and trying to greatly improve the passenger experience. As you might expect, this is no small project, both given the state of Air India’s legacy fleet, plus the general industry constraints (delays with aircraft deliveries, new seats, etc.). There’s now an
The Download: OpenAI’s plans for science, and chatbot age verification
MIT Technology Review / 3h
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. Inside OpenAI’s big play for science —Will Douglas Heaven In the three years since ChatGPT’s explosive debut, OpenAI’s technology has upended a remarkable range of everyday activities at home, at work, and in schools. Now OpenAI is making an explicit play for
10 Hacks Every Strava User Should Know
Lifehacker / 3h
Whether you're chasing KOMs (aka "King of the Mountain" leaderboard titles ), training for your first race, or just trying to out-walk your coworkers in a monthly challenge, Strava is the social network for people who enjoy suffering outdoors. But beyond the basic "record activity, get kudos, repeat" cycle, there's a whole world of features and tricks to enhance your Strava experience. Use heatma
Lego has a new round of Star Wars sets that work with the Smart Brick
Engadget / 3h
Lego unveiled its Smart Play system at CES 2026 earlier this month, with a selection of sets designed for the engaging feature. Now, the toy company has announced five new compatible sets — all Stars Wars themed — available now for pre-order. Anthony Daniels, the original C-3PO, shared the news during the Nuremberg Toy Fair. The Smart Play system , Lego's newest venture, involves a Smart Brick, S
Your expensive SSD is slowly cooking itself: The $5 fix you need
How-To Geek / 3h
NVMe SSDs are quickly becoming one of the most expensive components in a typical gaming PC. Yet despite their importance, many people ignore a crucial factor for performance and longevity: cooling.
Ira Parker Teases a Big Event from ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 2
Gizmodo / 3h
If you've read George R.R. Martin's 'The Sworn Sword,' you know the challenges that await production as the HBO series continues.
This Humanoid Is Ready to Bring You a Toothbrush
Wired / 3h
Fauna, a new startup, is betting that humanoid robots will find success as hospitality workers, research assistants, and entertainers.
US Army signs multi-billion dollar Salesforce deal - giving military recruiters access to Slack
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Salesforce will provide productivity and collaboration software to the US Army for five to ten years in a multibillion-dollar deal.
United responds (again) to American in Chicago with 5-route expansion, bolstered flying on 80 routes
The Points Guy Articles / 3h
Less than a week ago, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby vowed to "draw a line in the sand" against American Airlines. American is United's top competitor at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and it has been rapidly adding flights at the Midwest hub since last summer. The very next day, American added three more routes from the Windy City. And United isn't standing by. The Chicago-based
California will investigate TikTok's alleged censorship of anti-Trump posts
Engadget / 3h
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that his office is investigating whether TikTok is truly censoring content critical of Trump, days after ByteDance finalized a deal to spin off its business in the US. Newsom made the announcement in response to a post on X, claiming that you can no longer send messages in the app with the word “Epstein” in it. Newsom’s office, in a separate post , s
Dancing With The Stars Winner Says A Delta Flight Attendant Kept Shushing Her Toddler On Sydney Flight — “13 Hours Is Not Quiet Time!”
View from the Wing / 3h
Witney Carson says that on a Delta Sydney–Los Angeles flight, a flight attendant repeatedly shushed her 2-year-old son after a passenger up front complained they were trying to rest. Carson pushed back, asking whether the airline has designated quiet times and arguing that expecting a toddler to sit silently for 13 hours is unrealistic—kicking off the familiar debate over noise, parenting, and pre
Uber launches an ‘AV Labs’ division to gather driving data for robotaxi partners
TechCrunch / 3h
Uber is not developing its own robotaxis again; instead it plans to collect and offer data. It's a bet that more volume will help autonomous vehicle partners solve the weirdest edge cases.
The Lord of the Rings turns 25: Here are 6 ways television paid tribute to cinema's greatest trilogy
How-To Geek / 3h
2026 marks the 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, where the filmmaker best known for horror took his own unexpected journey to bring J R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novel to life on the big screen. Each installment told the tale of Elijah Wood's Frodo Baggins, as the young Hobbit set out from the Shire to destroy the One Ring before its master could rise and cast his shad
Garmin might finally be launching its Whoop competitor as the Cirqa smart band leaks on its own website
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Eagle-eyed Garmin users on Reddit managed to screenshot a leaked smart band – on Garmin's own website.
The bright and colorful Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees set is $10 off at Amazon
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $10: As of Jan. 27, the Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees (10373) has dropped to $54.99 at Amazon. This is $10 off its list price of $64.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees Building Set (10373) $54.99 at Amazon $64.99 Save $10.00 Lego's Botanicals sets add a sweet splash of color to your home when put on display. And as an added bonus, these floral arrang
How to use the internet to figure out what you’re into in bed
Mashable / 4h
The following article contains an extract from Kink Curious: A Guide to Exploring Your Kinks, Dispelling Shame, and Staying Safe by Gigi Engle. For many of us, getting kinky sounds very exciting. The idea of being tied up (or tying someone up) and spanking them into oblivion while wearing a leather corset and thigh-high boots is enticing, but we’re just not even sure where to begin with such a fa
TikTok’s new US venture is in trouble – here are the 3 privacy-first apps people are flocking to instead
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
TikTok users are deleting the app in droves over privacy concerns, while smaller rivals are seeing a big boost in numbers.
Yowzers: Russian Airline Has Last Minute Aircraft Swap… To A Cargo Plane!
45One Mile at a Time / 4h
It’s not unusual to see last minute aircraft swaps. Maybe you were scheduled to fly on a Boeing 737-800, and at the last minute, the plane is upgauged to a Boeing 737-900. However, that pales in comparison to what passengers in Russia recently experienced, when their passenger plane was swapped for a cargo plane, as flagged by aeroTELEGRAPH . IrAero puts passenger on a cargo plane without warning
Neil Young takes swipe at Trump and gives his entire music catalog to Greenland for free — and says his ‘music will never be available on Amazon, as long as it is owned by Bezos’
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Neil Young is standing in solidarity with Greenland by offering his music to residents for free, and he also had some things to say about Bezos.
What a deal! HP’s 15.6-inch touchscreen Windows 11 laptop is under $400 and packs an Intel Core i5-1334U processor, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD — but at this price, it could sell out at any moment
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
HP’s 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop is under $400 at Best Buy and packs an Intel Core i5-1334U processor, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
I used this open-source Microsoft tool to kill every annoying Windows shortcut
How-To Geek / 4h
Shortcuts in an operating system or application can make or break the user experience, and frustratingly, Windows certainly has a lot you probably won't use. Luckily, there is a free, open-source app that lets you customize almost every single shortcut in Windows and most apps.
Nike investigating mega security breach as hackers claim to have stolen 1.4TB of data
Collection (Enterprise TA0009)•
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
WorldLeaks adds Nike to its data leak site, but did it steal customer data?
The AirTag 2 leaves some iPhones behind – here's the full compatibility list and which models get its best upgrade
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The extended precision tracking feature on the new AirTag also requires a recent iPhone to work properly.
This simple Apple Maps setting solved a key problem for me — I can’t believe no one’s talking about it
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Apple Maps can automatically locate your parked car, even if you don’t remember where you left it.
The DJI Avata 2 is 'the easy option' for getting into FPV drones — and right now this highly-rated model is at a record-low price
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Looking to get into FPV drones? The DJI Avata 2 is a superb option for beginners, and right now Amazon has a range of record-low prices on a range of combos.
The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo has hit its best-ever price at Amazon — save $500 right now
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $500: The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale at Amazon for $1,099, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's a 31% discount that matches the record low at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo $1,099 at Amazon $1,599 Save $500 Despite the FCC ban on foreign drones , you can still get yourself a DJI drone. The fine print of the ban explains that any
Stephen Colbert calls BS on Trump administrations response to ICE killing
Mashable / 4h
Stephen Colbert 's monologue on Monday had a far more serious tone than usual, with the Late Show host discussing ICE's killing of nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday. "Masked government agents disarmed an American citizen and then executed him in the streets," says Colbert, describing what videos of the shooting showed despite what the Trump administration has tried to claim . Colbert g
Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy booster packs are under $10 at Amazon
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Play Booster Packs are down to just $8.99 at Amazon . That's a 25% drop from their usual $11.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering The Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Booster Pack $8.99 at Amazon $11.99 Save $3 Magic: The Gathering’s Final Fantasy expansion is one of the best crossover expansions in recent years, and Amazon
Score the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $150
Mashable / 4h
SAVE OVER $100: As of Jan. 27, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is down to its lowest-ever price of $399.99 at Amazon. This is $150 off its list price of $549.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic (2025) $399.99 at Amazon $549.99 Save $150 If you've been thinking about buying a smartwatch but want an option with a bit more of a fashionable design, the Samsung
The Smart Light Bulbs Worth Buying in 2026: Cync, Meross, Tapo
Wired / 4h
If you’re new to smart home tech, light bulbs are an affordable, low-commitment place to start.
The day has come: Southwest launches assigned seating, shakes up boarding process
62The Points Guy Articles / 4h
For loyal Southwest Airlines flyers, it's the first day of the rest of their lives. Tuesday kicks off a new era for the Dallas-based carrier: It's the day the airline officially bids farewell to its famous first-come, first-served seating policy and one-of–a-kind boarding process. From this day forward, Southwest will have assigned seats on every flight — no more boarding and then hunting around
The Morning After: Apple's new louder, high-precision AirTag
Engadget / 4h
Between the new Macs, iPhones and rumored AI gadgets, Apple surprised us with an upgraded, second-generation AirTag. It has Apple’s latest Ultra Wideband chip — the same one used in the iPhone 17 lineup and the Apple Watch Ultra 3. It also uses Precision Finding to reach items up to 50 percent further away than the previous AirTag model. This feature will now work with any Apple Watch Series 9, U
Kaitlyn Dever Is Ready for the Abby-Centric ‘Last of Us’ Season 3
29Gizmodo / 4h
The 'Booksmart' star is getting ready to film the next season of the hit HBO video game adaptation.
6 must-have car features for surviving extreme cold weather
How-To Geek / 4h
I've spent a good part of my life commuting in cold weather, the kind where the roads aren't plowed yet and the forecast is already wrong. I've driven through blizzards, across mountain passes, and on mornings where the hardest part of the drive was just getting the car to cooperate long enough to leave the driveway. After enough winters like that, you stop thinking about cold as a seasonal incon
Mayor Zohran Mamdani casually crashes Jimmy Fallons monologue to tell a joke
29Mashable / 5h
Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show is normally packed with celebrity guests, but it's not often one interrupts him mid-monologue to tell a joke. In the clip above Fallon is running through a series of gags about how cold it is in New York City , when Mayor Zohran Mamdani suddenly appears next to the host to ask if he can "try one." "It's so cold in New York City the rent froze itself," Mamdani says, nod
Clawdbot AI security risks you need to know before trying it
Mashable / 5h
Yesterday, we wrote about Clawdbot , a new AI personal assistant that's achieved viral status in Silicon Valley. Many AI agents have been criticized for over-promising and under-delivering, but early users are raving about Clawdbot. That would be impressive enough, but this open-source tool is also completely free — no purchase price, no subscriptions, no nothing. So, what's the catch? Clawdbot's
Newegg is currently selling the powerful Asus Vivobook S 16-inch laptop for just $1,149.99 — save $450 and get Vegas Pro Edit worth $60 for free
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Save $450 on the Asus Vivobook S and get Vegas Pro Edit worth $60 for free in this limited-time offer at Newegg.
VBA is dying, and Microsoft is building Excel's future without it
How-To Geek / 5h
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) was long the undisputed king of the spreadsheet, but its dominance is finally waning. From security nightmares to the rise of modern tools, the era of legacy macros is coming to an end. It's time to embrace the new Excel.
Casio's 'Casino Royale' watch gets a Leica-inspired makeover, and it's the ultimate budget accessory for photographers
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The Casio M-Edition watch provides Leica M-Series camera aesthetics for an affordable price
End Of An Era: New Southwest Airlines Assigned & Premium Seating Policy Live!
500+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Southwest Airlines is in the process of transforming its business model, under financial pressure from activist investors. The airline is changing just about everything, and has started charging for checked bags , adding basic economy , expiring travel credits , and more. In July 2024, Southwest announced plans to introduce assigned and premium seating on flights, ending the carrier’s decades-old
How to watch Rybakina vs. Swiatek online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Rybakina vs. Swiatek 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 fast approaching its dramatic conclusion, with only a handful of players left in contention. Rybakina vs. Swiatek is the third quarter final on the schedule in the women's draw, and it's a particularly i
How to watch Pegula vs. Anisimova online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Pegula vs. Anisimova in the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Coco Gauff is out of the 2026 Australian Open , meaning the hopes of U.S. tennis fans rest with Pegula and Anisimova. They meet at the quarter-final stage, so there will be at least one American representative in the final four of
How I make six figures on OnlyFans without taking my clothes off
Mashable / 5h
OnlyFans has become synonymous with porn. So much so that, a few years ago, when the platform announced it was banning explicit content , it received such backlash that it reversed course. But not all OnlyFans models have sex on camera — and some don't even get naked. Sophie Annaston is one of these creators, and she's built a six-figure-a-year business on the platform. (Annaston shared a screens
How to watch Musetti vs. Djokovic online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Musetti vs. Djokovic 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 quarter finals have already delivered some huge moments between the best players in the world. Some players have already booked their spots in the semi finals. Some are still to play, like Musetti and Djoko
NYT Pips hints, answers for January 27, 2026
Mashable / 5h
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
Need a new PC? Beat the RAM crisis price hikes — these Mac mini M4 deals could be the desktop bargain of the year
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Sick of Windows 11? This Mac mini M4 deal could be the smartest purchase you make in 2026.
He Leaked the Secrets of a Southeast Asian Scam Compound. Then He Had to Get Out Alive
36Wired / 5h
A source trapped inside an industrial-scale scamming operation contacted me, determined to expose his captors’ crimes—and then escape. This is his story.
Revealed: Leaked Chats Expose the Daily Life of a Scam Compound’s Enslaved Workforce
40Wired / 5h
A whistleblower trapped inside a “pig butchering” scam compound gave WIRED a vast trove of its internal materials—including 4,200 pages of messages that lay out its operations in unprecedented detail.
Claude just became a real productivity hub — you can now run tools like Slack and Figma without leaving the chat
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Claude now controls Slack, Figma, and more, and your AI chat just turned into a real workflow hub.
IT teams are being hit with outages due to missing vital alerts
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
IT teams are being plagued with false alerts, many are missing or ignoring them entirely – but it can be fixed.
Rockstar could be trying to prevent even more leaks by making Grand Theft Auto 6 completely digital at launch, report claims
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
A new report claims that Rockstar Games will try to prevent more Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks by only releasing the game digitally at launch.
Legal action over 'unfair' Steam game store prices given go ahead
BBC News / 5h
Millions of gamers could get compensation if the lawsuit - which accuses Valve of charging inflated prices - succeeds.
The Hisense 65-inch Class QD6 Hi-QLED TV is $200 off in Best Buys 48-hour flash sale
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $200: As of Jan. 27, the Hisense 65-inch Class QD6 Hi-QLED 4K TV is on sale for $299.99 in Best Buy's 48-hour flash sale. This is $200 off its list price of $499.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 65-Inch Class QD6 Series Hi-QLED 4K UHD HDR TV (2025) $299.99 at Best Buy $499.99 Save $200 Best Buy's short and sweet 48-hour flash sale is on its final day, but there's still plent
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 27, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know your hockey. 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 new set o
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 27, 2026
Mashable / 6h
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
Get the Pokémon TCG: Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker Collection for the best price at Amazon
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker Collections are now available from $47.79 at Amazon . This price undercuts typical $55+ listings from TCGplayer and other major retailers. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Tech Sticker Collection $47.79 at Amazon For any Pokémon TCG fans wanting to get the best price on
How to watch Death in Paradise Season 15 — Free Streams, Release Date & TV Schedule
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Don Warrington's erstwhile Commissioner steps back in the office as paradise's finest solve another bout of grisly murders. Here's how to watch Death in Paradise season 15 online anywhere.
Where Tech Leaders and Students Really Think AI Is Going
22Wired / 6h
We asked tech CEOs, journalists, entertainers, students, and more about the promise and peril of artificial intelligence. Here’s what they said.
Northwood Space secures a $100M Series B and a $50M Space Force contract
TechCrunch / 6h
This is the El Segundo, California-based startup's second raise in less than a year.
Looking for More Paid Social Media Features? Meta Is Reportedly Testing Tons
Gizmodo / 6h
If you love giving money to WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, get excited.
Gemini's new Google Calendar tool might finally help me get through the pain of organizing my meetings
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Gemini feature in Google Calendar can find a meeting time which works for everyone.
Anthropic CEO warns that AI could bring slavery, bioterrorism, and unstoppable drone armies. Im not buying it.
Mashable / 6h
In a new 38-page essay published on his personal website, Anthropic CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei makes a plea for urgent action to address the risks of super-intelligent AI. Amodei writes that this type of self-improving AI could be just one to two years away — and warns that the risks include the enslavement and "mass destruction" of mankind. The essay, " The Adolescence of Technology ," deal
Facebook and Instagram might get paid subscription tiers soon
Mashable / 6h
Facebook , Instagram , and WhatsApp might soon start charging you — if you want premium features, that is. According to a report by TechCrunch , Meta (the parent company of all three social networks), is planning to test subscription tiers that would give users access to exclusive features. SEE ALSO: Instagram is nostalgic for 2016 again (yes, really) Meta confirmed the news to the publisher, say
The LG Ultragear QHD gaming monitor is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save over $200
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: The LG 27-inch Ultragear QHD gaming monitor is now just $226.99 at Amazon . That's 50% off its usual $449.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 27-inch Ultragear QHD Gaming Monitor $226.99 at Amazon $449.99 Save $223 Amazon is offering gaming monitor deals on a number of top-tier brands. As of Jan. 27, LG’s 27-inch UltraGear QHD gaming monitor is down to $226.99 at Amazon . Th
Wonder Man review: All hail the MCUs latest bromance
Mashable / 6h
When it comes to MCU shows, Wonder Man is a breath of fresh air. There’s no belabored origin story, no sludgy CGI climax, and, apart from needing a bit of knowledge of Iron Man 3 and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings , not much homework required. Instead, Marvel’s latest series is a delightful portrait of a bromance — one that’s at its best when it isn’t focused on all of Marvel’s superhe
Artemis 2 launch: Livestream info, launch window details
Mashable / 6h
NASA 's next moon mission is getting close enough that engineers are about to rehearse the final steps, but the space agency still can't circle a launch date on the calendar for Artemis II . Teams will have to first run a crucial fueling test in early February, loading the Space Launch System rocket with its super-cold propellants and practicing a launch-day countdown. Meanwhile, the Artemis II c
This iPad Pro is probably more powerful than your laptop, and now it’s $400 off
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR : Upgrade your tablet time with this Apple iPad Pro 13-inch , on sale now for just $899.99 (reg. $1,299). Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro 13-Inch 2024 (Refurbished) $899.99 $1,299 Save $399.01 When you think of a tablet, you probably picture an iPad. The iPad Pro is the best of Apple’s tablet offerings, providing blazing speeds, stunning visuals, and serious portability.
The Wrecking Crew review: Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista resurrect the buddy-cop comedy with a BOOM
Mashable / 6h
Sometimes you just need a mindless action movie to melt away the stress of a chaotic world. Cheers to the makers of The Wrecking Crew, as it certainly satisfies as escapist entertainment, perfect for kicking back and cackling with excitement. Fronted by a dynamic duo of hulking yet dashing leading men, Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista, this buddy-cop action-comedy is packed with stunts, explosions,
This like-new Kindle Scribe is heavily reduced at Amazon — save over $100 right now
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $117: As of Jan. 27, the Like-New Kindle Scribe is on sale for $260.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 31% on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Like-New Kindle Scribe $260.99 at Amazon $377.99 Save $117 Eyeing up a Kindle Scribe but want to save some money in the process? Amazon has heard you, because as of Jan. 27, there’s a great new deal on a like-new model. Don't be pu
The Shokz OpenFit Pro give some real competition to Boses open earbuds reign
Mashable / 6h
Open earbuds, while great for exercise, staying aware, and generally having an alternative to in-ear earbuds, aren't exactly known for their stellar sound quality. It makes sense — open earbuds work by using air conduction to transmit sound to your ear canals, without actually having any part of the earbud inside of your ear. Naturally, a traditional earbud (even a relatively cheap one) is going
The Dyson V15 vacuum is over $200 off at Amazon — score this limited-time deal
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $215: As of Jan. 27, the Dyson V15 cordless vacuum is on sale for $634.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 25% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson V15 $634.99 at Amazon $849.99 Save $215 Looking for a new vacuum ? You can’t go wrong with Dyson . The name has long been associated with reliable products, and not without reason. And if you happen to be in need of a new model,
Upgrade to the Roku 65-inch TV for less at Amazon — save $70 right now
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $70 As of Jan. 27, the Roku 65-inch Smart TV is on sale for $379.99 at Amazon. That's a 16% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku 65-inch smart TV $379.99 at Amazon $449.99 Save $70 Investing in a new TV is a great way to get through the grim reality of January, especially with so much sport on the schedule . And if you’ve been searching for a smart TV to upgrad
Save $60 on the new Amazon Fire TV 4 Series for a limited time
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $60: As of Jan. 27, the Amazon Fire TV 4 Series 43-inch is on sale for $269.99 at Amazon. That's a 18% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV 4 Series 43-inch $269.99 at Amazon $329.99 Save $60 On the hunt for a new TV ? Consider your search over, because there's a great new deal on the Fire TV 4 Series 43-inch at Amazon. As of Jan. 27, the newest edi
Southwest Airlines Says Bye to Open Seating—and Hello to Boarding Complexity
Wired / 6h
An airline’s boarding policy shake-up shows the limits of efficiency. (Spoiler: It’s money.)
‘Among the worst we’ve seen’: report slams xAI’s Grok over child safety failures
TechCrunch / 6h
“We assess a lot of AI chatbots at Common Sense Media, and they all have risks, but Grok is among the worst we’ve seen,” Robbie Torney of Common Sense Media said.
Study Documents Real World Downside of EV Fast Charging. But There’s Good News Too
Gizmodo / 6h
The conventional wisdom on caring for your battery is still true, but battery life is also more durable than expected.
How applying cognitive diversity to LLMs could transform the user experience
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Exploring how to get the answers and information we want from LLMs, in the way that we need.
I spent days testing Acer’s new 16-inch laptop — and sadly AI remains just a gimmick
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The Acer Aspire 16 AI certainly looks like a premium laptop — but how does it perform?
Just got a new Android tablet? Heres how to set it up.
Mashable / 7h
I've been an Apple user for over a decade now and have been out of the Android game for a while. So when I jumped into testing Android devices, I was a bit intimidated working in an unfamiliar system. Now that I've spent plenty of time with Androids, I have some good news. Not only does everything look the same, but it pretty much works the same, too. Having tested my way through all kinds of tab
Jimmy Kimmel urges right to act after second deadly ICE shooting: How does this end?
63Mashable / 8h
Jimmy Kimmel has tearfully paid tribute to Alex Pretti, the man shot dead by ICE in Minneapolis on Saturday. Highlighting the stark difference between the Trump administration's characterisation of the killing and the many videos of the event circulating online, Kimmel urged viewers to watch the clips and draw their own conclusions. "They fired 10 times on an ICU nurse," said Kimmel. "They're tel
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ review: Intel Panther Lake arrives with a roar
Mashable / 8h
New Windows laptops are slowly trickling out after the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and the MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is the first one I've been able to get my hands on. Admittedly, there's so much riding on this 2-in-1 work laptop that I almost felt bad for it. For one thing, it's my first impression of Intel's fresh Ultra Core Series 3 chips (previously code-named "Panther Lake"), the first
Excel's Power Query is finally coming to the web app
How-To Geek / 8h
Microsoft is finally checking off one of the biggest items on the Excel power user wishlist. The full Power Query experience is officially rolling out to the web app, which means you can import, transform, and automate your data workflows without ever opening the desktop app.
How organizations can mitigate shadow AI without stifling innovation
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Shadow AI has forced organizations to walk a fine line between pursuing innovation and ensuring protection.
Hurdle hints and answers for January 27, 2026
Mashable / 11h
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
A new Stuff Your Kindle Day is live — download free romance books for 24 hours
Mashable / 11h
FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on Jan. 27. The Free Romance Book Blast offers romance books in a variety of subgenres for your e-reader . Stuff Your Kindle Day is very much back for 2026 . The year has started off strongly with three events in January. We've already had something for sports fans and mystery lovers, and now the romantics have got their chance to shine. Th
How to watch Gauff vs. Svitolina online for free
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Live stream Gauff vs. Svitolina 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 quarter finals naturally include some huge matchups, but Gauff vs. Svitolina might be the best of the bunch. This contest between the third and 12th seeds is particularly difficult to call. Gauff leads their
How to watch Alcaraz vs. de Minaur online for free
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Live stream Alcaraz 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 inching towards its dramatic conclusion, and all the biggest names are still in contention for the main prize. In the second quarter-final matchup from the men's draw, Alcaraz takes on de Minaur in what
The Social Media Addiction Trials: What to Know
NYT > Technology / 11h
Landmark trials beginning this week will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.
Social Media Giants Face Landmark Legal Tests on Child Safety
27NYT > Technology / 11h
Starting this week, a series of trials will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.
Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions
73BBC News / 11h
Under the plan, access to the Meta platforms' core services would remain free.
How to use AI image tools to explain ideas visually
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Creative prompt-writing techniques to turn AI image tools into fun, powerful systems.
