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• Airbnb seemingly confirms Apple’s self-driving car — and what it reveals about Apple’s AI shift, and Airbnb’s future [38d]
• I watched The RIP on Netflix — Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's new movie commits too many crimes to be considered a genre great [38d]
• How to watch Shoresy season 5 on SBS — it's *FREE* [38d]
• This Nintendo Switch 2 case doubles up as a cross-body bag, and I kinda love it [38d]
• How to watch Ponies on TVNZ+ (it's *FREE*) [38d]
• Will Smith's Disney+ series is full of world firsts – here’s how one explorer guided the actor through Earth’s harshest environment using cutting-edge tech [38d]
• Magnets produced at room temperature using lasers could one day produce better HDDs, faster non-silicon processors — and at 20nm, they are so thin that they could be used almost anywhere, even in the human body [38d]
• Silicon-carbon is just the start: these battery technologies could make your phone last even longer [38d]
• 'Don't be a doomer' - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says no one currently has 'any reasonable ability to create god AI', so we should all just relax [39d]
• Got a Nespresso machine? These 5 tricks and tips will help you make the most of it, and enjoy better-tasting coffee every morning [39d]
• What is the oldest phone you can still use in 2026? [39d]
• 'Our viewpoint is that we are trying to help consumers around the world': Micron finally breaks silence on claims it abandoned customers by dropping the Crucial memory brand [39d]
• This is the most interesting automotive tech I saw at CES — and the ones you should be watching in 2026 [39d]
• Save a massive $400 on the powerful and four-star-rated Dell 16 Plus laptop at Best Buy [39d]
• Google Meet can now automatically detect when you're in a conference room [39d]
• These nine hidden Nintendo Switch 2 features can help your console last longer, save you money, and more [39d]
• The hidden iPhone setting that instantly turns your phone into a sleep machine [39d]
• Just how good can an £89 Android phone be? I tested one to find out [39d]
• Roland's new Bluetooth speaker is designed for performers and instruments as much as music listening — and is a pretty amazing price for something so well-connected [39d]
• If you ever doubted SteamOS, think again – this new Decky Loader plugin is possibly the best one yet [39d]
• The company behind quantum dots says that its OLED-crushing new TV tech should arrive in 2029 — could this beat inkjet OLED and microLED to be the next big thing? [39d]
• IBM wants to give businesses and governments more control over AI data [39d]
• Rumor claims Nvidia has 'essentially killed off' the RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB – possibly leaving AMD free to dominate mid-range GPUs [39d]
• Square Enix confirms a new Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade update for PS5 and PC will arrive alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox versions [39d]
• So you watched The Bride! trailer — here are 3 movies you need to stream before its release [39d]
• Palo Alto patches a worrying security issue which could crash your firewall without even logging in [39d]
• "No meaningful changes" – Venezuelans still need a VPN to access X [39d]
• Look out Mint - Metro by T-Mobile's new deal gets you an unlimited data plan for just $25 per month [39d]
• Big OpenAI leak claims the ChatGPT maker is developing an earbud-style wearable with a surprising twist [39d]
• 2016 is back in fashion — here are the phones we were using for Vine, Snapchat filters, and Pokemon Go [39d]
• Connectivity issues? Mullvad’s OpenVPN shutdown is happening today – here's all you need to do to keep using the VPN [39d]
• IKEA's official color of 2026 is Rebel Pink — and here are 21 ways to add this modern rosy hue to your kitchen [39d]
• Microsoft Copilot AI attack took just a single click to compromise users - here's what we know [39d]
• I've waited 10 long years for the Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS, and it's the 5-star optic to delight Sony macro photographers [39d]
• How to watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms from anywhere in the world with this VPN deal [39d]
• Amazon reveals perfect first photo of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft as filming on its Tomb Raider TV show begins [39d]
• ‘This credit isn’t meant to make up for what happened. No credit really can’: Verizon is offering a $20 credit after its major outage — but will it be enough? [39d]
• This viral smart scale has over 350,000 five-star reviews on Amazon — and it's on sale for only $19.99 [39d]
• Rockstar has seemingly shut down the Bully Online mod that went viral last month — 'Know this was not something we wanted', dev says [39d]
• Here's everything we know about the Samsung S95H OLED, the successor to our 2025 TV of the Year [39d]
• ExpressVPN finally launches a business VPN to take on NordLayer [39d]
• Spotify is raising its prices to $13 a month for US users, the third price hike in three years [39d]
• CIOs don’t need more AI—they need AI that actually understands their business [39d]
• Windows Server 2008 is finally gone, after Microsoft pulls support at last [39d]
• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was almost the first Game of Thrones movie, the show's creator says — and it nearly happened because of George R.R. Martin [39d]
• 'Any use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles is strictly prohibited': Bandcamp just showed Spotify how easy it is to ban AI slop [39d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, January 16 (game #950) [39d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, January 16 (game #684) [39d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Friday, January 16 (game #1453) [39d]
• Hyperpop PS5 controller and console cover pre-orders build-up — all the best links ahead of the new DualSense and faceplate collection dropping tomorrow [39d]
• NordVPN vs Proton VPN — which provider is better for you? [39d]
• Prep for the Super Bowl with these 15 incredible TV deals I've found at Best Buy — shop 4K, QLED, and OLED displays from $80 [39d]
• Believe it or not, Monster Hunter Wilds may be running poorly on your PC if you own less DLC [39d]
• Marvel Rivals Season 6 launch: our live coverage of the Deadpool update [39d]
• The Audeze Maxwell 2 is an incredible high-end gaming headset – but don’t expect a big upgrade from its predecessor [39d]
• Owner of big gaming platform can't believe how bad Windows 11 is – and hints are dropped about big things for Linux gamers this year [39d]
• ChatGPT saved me from a roadside nightmare — this is exactly what we should be using AI for, not for replacing creatives [39d]
• Marvel Rivals Season 6 is going to make sure I grind every single hero thanks to the new Hero Proficiency update [39d]
• How people use ChatGPT – analysis of OpenAI’s first user study [39d]
• Massive breach leaks 45 million French records: demographic, healthcare, and financial data all leaked, here's what we know [39d]
• Apple Notes could become my go-to life organizer with this big iOS 26.4 upgrade [39d]
• "Workarounds are very limited" – VPNs stop working in Uganda as internet connectivity drops [39d]
• Euphoria season 3 was the last thing I thought I’d be excited for in 2026, but its action-packed trailer has hypnotized me like a moth to a flame [39d]
• How to watch Love Island: All Stars season 3 — free streams from anywhere [39d]
• How to watch Bahrain Masters 2026 online: free darts live streams, players, schedule [39d]
• Sony is promising a 'new form of listening' will arrive next week — and we think we know what it is [39d]
• IKEA just launched a budget-friendly air fryer and microwave combo, and it might be the only cooking appliance your tiny kitchen needs [39d]
• How human motion is fueling the robot revolution — by teaching robots like Atlas to move in lifelike ways [39d]
• Daredevil: Born Again season 2 will reveal something big about Jessica Jones — and confident Marvel fans claim that they know what it is [39d]
• Pax8 accidentally exposes partner data - 1,800 MSPs have customer info and licensing details exposed [39d]
• Rockstar court representative says studio fired GTA 6 developers for discussing a 'top secret' 32-player online mode in private Discord, which it was 'gravely concerned' to have discovered [39d]
• I was ready to buy Ricoh’s incredibly niche black-and-white compact camera — but then I saw the price and it’s an absolute dealbreaker [39d]
• Amazon slashes the price of the Blink Mini to a ridiculously low £9.99 [39d]
• Unable to access Microsoft Cloud PC? This could be why - and a fix is on the way [39d]
• Go goblin mode by grabbing the first two Styx games at no cost and then try the free new demo for the third [39d]
• The Hannspree Lumo is the world’s first dynamic paper tablet – combining a full Android experience with all the benefits of an e-reader [39d]
• AWS brings ‘Sovereign’ cloud to Europe - you can pause your geopatriation plans, for now [39d]
• Fans think there's even more evidence suggesting that an Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake is on the way — but the real explanation is a lot less exciting [39d]
• Forza Horizon 6 could launch sooner than you think, if reports of a strange advertisement seen in Forza Horizon 5 are to be believed [39d]
• Rockstar has launched its own mod marketplace ahead of the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 [39d]
• 'We're actively developing it': Marvel producer confirms one of the worst-rated MCU TV shows is edging closer to getting a second season on Disney+ [39d]
• 'Society cannot function if no one is accountable for AI' — Jaron Lanier, the godfather of virtual reality, discusses how far our empathy should extend to AI in episode two of new podcast, The Ten Reckonings [39d]
• Norton VPN just dropped exclusive prices for TechRadar readers on new two-year plans — here's how to get the best deal for you [39d]
• Arc Raiders just received its first patch of 2026, and it makes some very necessary changes to the way this controversial throwable item works [39d]
• Microsoft hits global virtual desktop cybercrime phishing platform - 'RedDVS' caused phishing chaos and resulted in millions of losses [39d]
• ‘That model has finally broken': Nothing CEO says the era of bargain smartphones is over – and that its prices could jump by 30% [39d]
• Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials creator on rites of passage, Broadchurch and Sherlock comparisons, and what you should watch next: ‘It doesn’t feel like we cheated anything’ [39d]
• What is the release date for The Pitt season 2 episode 2 on HBO Max? [39d]
• So you watched the Euphoria season 3 trailer – here are 3 similar HBO Max shows to watch while you wait for its return [39d]
• Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials on Netflix is a mundane mess that quickly gives away the whodunnit — so Kenneth Branagh’s mediocre Poirot movies can rest easy [39d]
• 5 things you didn't realize were damaging your Dyson vacuum's battery [39d]
• Forget the remaster — 2000's Deus Ex is still a masterpiece that you should play in its original form [39d]
• I'm prepared to die for these limited edition Hatsune Miku Sony earbuds and I don't care who knows it [39d]
• Meta sets up 'top-level' Compute initiative to make sure its AI data centers get all the power they need - Zuckerberg promises 'tens of gigawatts this decade, and hundreds of gigawatts or more over time' [39d]
• We're definitely beta testing this technology": is Alexa+ really bad, or are our expectations for free services too high? [39d]
• 5 signs that ChatGPT is hallucinating [39d]
• Meta just killed some of its best Quest 3 game studios — and convinced me to buy a Steam Frame instead of a Quest 4 [39d]