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Early information has emerged about new features expected to go live on WhatsApp in 2026, based on reports from WABetaInfo. The updates relate mainly to security, transparency, and storage management, aiming at granting users much more control over their accounts and data. One of the more significant updates would be tighter integration with the Apple Watch. WhatsApp is said to be working on a new section called “Peripherals,” housed under […]
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Troy Smothers was a USMC sergeant when he deployed to Ukraine in 2005. He now travels to Ukraine to help build unjammable, fiber-optic drones. Read more ›
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said US annexation of Greenland is a national security strategy meant to avoid a future armed conflict. Read more ›
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Extended time off can carry long-term costs — lower earnings, disrupted savings, slower compounding — but for some, the benefits outweigh the risks. Read more ›
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The new models mark the first time tabletop players will be given the option to build their Custodes units with unhelmeted female heads. Read more ›
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U.S. college graduates "have historically found jobs more quickly than people with only a high school degree," writes Bloomberg. "But that advantage is becoming a thing of the past, according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland." "Recently, the job-finding rate for young college-educated workers has declined to be roughly in line with the rate for young high-school-educated workers, indicating that a long period of relatively easier... Read more ›
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It seems xAI has been taking liberties with gas turbines that federal rules don’t actually tolerate. Read more ›
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Rockstar has helped a terminally ill fan play GTA 6 ahead of its November release date. Read more Read more ›
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Elon Musk wants Tesla to iterate new AI accelerators faster than AMD and Nvidia. This can be done, but with caveats. Read more ›
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'El Tigre' creator Jorge R. Gutiérrez will give the popular 'Looney Tunes' character his time in the spotlight. Read more ›
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The senior editor at the blog Windows Central decries two serious Windows issues "that were not spotted by Microsoft during testing, and are so severe that the company has now issued an emergency fix to address the problems." Microsoft's first update for Windows 11 in 2026 has already caused two major issues that saw users unable to fully shutdown their PCs or sign-in into a device when using Remote Desktop...... Read more ›
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A modder in China has come up with an ingenious solution to combine all three consoles into one device that shares as much with modern tech as it does with ancient tradition. Read more ›
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Microsoft released its first security update of 2026 for Windows 11 on January 13th. Just four days later, it was forced to release an emergency out-of-band update to fix some pretty serious bugs, the first one introduced. The security patch was stopping some systems from shutting down or hibernating properly, and also preventing some users […] Read more ›
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Memory chip shortage set to spread well beyond the confines of datacenters and computers Read more ›
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Netflix dropping Google Cast support for modern Google TV devices may be because it wasn't being used much. Read more ›
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While social media continues to circulate claims linking acetaminophen to autism in children, medical experts say those fears distract from a far more serious and proven danger: overdose. Acetaminophen, found in Tylenol and many cold and flu remedies, is one of the leading causes of emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and acute liver failure in the United States. Read more ›
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Energy abundance, open-source models and manufacturing strengths will push Beijing into first place Read more ›
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Many Android OEMs are copy and pasting Apple's flat edges and curved corners, and that's just lazy. Read more ›
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If you weren't able to shut down your Windows 11 device recently, Microsoft has rolled out an emergency fix addressing a couple of critical bugs that popped up with its latest January 2026 Windows security update. The latest "out-of-band" update repairs an issue for some Windows 11 devices that would only restart when users tried to shut down or hibernate. The same update restores the ability for Windows 10 and... Read more ›
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Beam adds plenty of desktop-grade browsing flair on the iPad, while throwing its own unique set of features into the mix. It's the most fulfilling browser experience I've ever had on Apple's tablet. Read more ›
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A Michigan dairy farm took a gamble on a new kind of soybean—and it paid off fast. After feeding high-oleic soybeans to their cows, milk quality improved within days and feed costs dropped dramatically. Backed by years of MSU research, the crop is helping farmers replace expensive supplements with something they can grow themselves. Demand has surged, and many believe it could reshape the dairy industry. Read more ›
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YouTube TV has begun widely rolling out a redesigned Live Guide interface for its Android and iOS applications, bringing the mobile experience closer to the layout previously introduced on television platforms in 2023. The update replaces the older Live tab design, which primarily displayed a simple vertical list of channels with a preview fixed at the top of the screen. The new Live Guide, as noticed by 9t05Google, emphasizes improved... Read more ›
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An important update to Google Maps has started to be rolled out by Google with the goal of enhancing overall usability and simplifying navigation on iOS and Android smartphones. These modifications show Google’s continued focus on improving the Maps experience, especially through interface design and more user-friendly instructions, even though the company still keeps Waze as a supplementary navigation option. Version 25.49 of Google Maps brings a revamped settings menu... Read more ›
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In a move to broaden its content strategy beyond movies, TV shows, and mobile games, Netflix has formally announced its entry into the video podcast industry. The change represents a new direction for the streaming service and includes original and exclusive productions with well-known figures from sports and entertainment. The popularity of audiovisual podcasts has led to a rise in the demand for content that is more casual, recurring, and... Read more ›
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Motorola has extended its New Year promotions, offering a range of limited-time deals across its smartphone lineup—The current campaign includes price reductions on flagship and midrange devices, as well as bundled accessories with select models, providing additional value for customers considering an upgrade early in the year. At the premium end, Motorola is promoting several offers centered on its foldable razr series; buyers can save up to $500 on the... Read more ›
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Xiaomi has released the Mijia Washing Machine Pro 12 kg, a new smart washer-dryer with a large capacity for home use and increased washing effectiveness. With its 12 kg washing and 9 kg drying capacity, this appliance is ideal for large families or users who do laundry frequently. The product, which combines performance, hygiene, and smart features, is a major advancement in Xiaomi’s home appliance lineup. When compared to many... Read more ›
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Apple just announced a big update for creative professionals who use the iPad for work like design and illustration. The well-known image editing program Pixelmator Pro, which was previously only available on macOS, will now formally be available on the iPad, the company confirmed. This represents the initial substantial advancement since Apple acquired the Pixelmator team after 2024 and incorporated it into its broader ecosystem. Pixelmator Pro for iPad is... Read more ›
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After receiving complaints that its AI-generated “AI Overviews” feature was giving false and possibly dangerous health information, Google took action to limit the use of the feature in search results. The ruling follows an investigation by The Guardian that uncovered multiple instances where AI-generated answers included false medical information about severe illnesses like cancer, liver disease, and mental health. One example given was looking for normal ranges in blood tests... Read more ›
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If you are a fan of the Pixel A series, you are waiting for the release of the Pixel 10a and, regarding the upcoming device, a new leak has revealed possible pricing and a specific launch date for Google’s new mid-range smartphone. The device has appeared in multiple reports over the past few days, and the latest information suggests that additional details may continue to surface as the expected release... Read more ›
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Spotify is getting ready to increase the cost of its subscriptions in a few European and US markets. For a while now, there have been rumors that the prices would go up, and now they are official; the company will temporarily raise prices in the US, Estonia, and Latvia. Thus far, only these regions have been mentioned. So, the fact that price changes have also reached some parts of Europe... Read more ›
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The Gmail widget for Android is getting a visual update from Google. This change makes improvements based on Material 3 Expressive, the company’s main design language meant to bring the mobile operating system up to date in terms of how it looks and feels. This update is in line with a trend of making other Google Workspace apps more modern. Although the changes are minor, they improve the home screen... Read more ›
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