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• 7 great WhatsApp alternatives for Android users — Google Messages, Discord, and more [34d]
• The Seagate FireCuda 530R is an okay PS5 SSD, but it’s another victim of the ongoing RAM shortage [34d]
• 'We are helping innovate at the frontiers of what is possible, to evolve the sport and make it next generation': Lenovo tells us how it is working with FIFA to make the 2026 World Cup the smartest yet [34d]
• Apple really went backwards when it ditched titanium on iPhones [34d]
• Nanometer-thick magnet produced at room temperature using lasers could one day produce better HDDs, faster non-silicon processors [34d]
• New TV not looking as good as you hoped? Here are 3 settings I always change to get better picture quality [34d]
• Is Nikon pulling a Canon? What the Viltrox lawsuit rumors mean for the future of Z-mount lenses [34d]
• This new Netflix series starring Ed Westwick and John Hannah is a throwback to classic pirate movies – here are 3 of the cast’s guilty pleasures [34d]
• Polar Grit X2 review: the Grit X2 Pro in a smaller, cheaper package [34d]
• Google restores much-missed JPEG XL format to Chromium code base - better image compression and better bandwidth are on the way [34d]
• I love this hidden feature on my Sony headphones, but you may not know it even exists [34d]
• Humanoid robots are 'stepping out of the lab and into the real world' to take the jobs we don't want - so get ready for the rise of the robot coworkers [34d]
• College Football Playoff National Championship 2026 Free Streams: Watch Miami vs Indiana, TV Channels, Preview [34d]
• Huge data breach reveals info on 750,000 investors - here's what we know, and how to see if you're affected [34d]
• These Chrome extensions spoof Workday, NetSuite, and others to trick victims - here's what to look for [34d]
• Your Fellow coffee maker has a secret video game hidden in its interface – here's how to play it [34d]
• You can now edit password-protected Microsoft Office files directly within Google Workspace [34d]
• Want proper audiophile-grade music from your iPhone? This tiny hi-res 3.5mm adapter does it for less than the price of a phone case [34d]
• Oculus founder calls Meta Quest layoffs ‘Not a disaster’ — but I still can’t see it as anything but terrible [34d]
• This Roku Plus Series is "a great budget 4K QLED TV" and it just dropped to record-low price of $449.99 on Amazon [34d]
• Who are the most spoofed brands in phishing scams? Let's be honest, you can probably guess most of them - but there are a few surprises [34d]
• I’m equal parts hopeful and terrified of a potential Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake — here’s what I need Ubisoft to change, and what should be left alone entirely [34d]
• "Many, many customers have asked for this. And I think they're going to love it." Apple could stand to learn a thing or two from its own products, because I still miss the best iPhone I've ever owned from 2016 – and it's all down to one key design feature [34d]
• I saw 2 next-gen 3D TVs without glasses that use a new tech that changes everything — here’s how it works [34d]
• ‘I can’t stand what it writes’: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon share their views on using AI to write movies, but admit it could become a new editing tool [34d]
• The Nvidia RTX 5090 has vanished from retailer shelves in US – and GPUs from third-party sellers cost nearly as much as a whole PC [34d]
• Netflix will reportedly add live-action Universal movies to its back catalog sooner than it said it would — including the new Jurassic Park film [34d]
• Hackers could exploit these W-Fi security flaws to knock your internet offline [34d]
• 'We're entering...a post-truth era, where it's almost impossible to tell if something's real or not"; Cameo CEO on the unchartered territory of AI [34d]
• Internet restored in Uganda but social media and messaging apps still restricted [34d]
• ChatGPT now has ads, and before long Gemini might too - here's what we can learn from Netflix, Prime Video, and other streaming services [34d]
• How to watch The Secret of Me on Channel 4 — it's *FREE* [34d]
• Tour Down Under 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Schedule & Preview of UCI WorldTour Opener [34d]
• MIO: Memories in Orbit is a pleasant stroll after the brutal ultramarathon of Hollow Knight: Silksong — and I’m here for it [34d]
• The world's first Gemini-powered EV lands this week, but the Volvo EX60 needs to be better than Alexa+ on the BMW iX3 [34d]
• More malicious browser extensions uncovered - Chrome, Firefox, and Edge all affected [34d]
• Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max buyers, beware: you might face huge delays getting your laptop – but it's not because of the RAM crisis [34d]
• Malware control panels could give experts the tools they need to spy on hackers [34d]
• RAM price crisis gets worse (again) as DDR5 hits a new painful high – and a worrying trend is creeping in [34d]
• Why agentic AI pilots stall – and how to fix them [34d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, January 20 (game #954) [34d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, January 20 (game #688) [34d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, January 20 (game #1457) [34d]
• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms gets a new 'in the weeks ahead' trailer — and HBO Max deserves a clout around the ear for how much it spoils [35d]
• Proton VPN kills off legacy OpenVPN configs in push for better security [35d]
• Cleaning up "AI workslop" is costing businesses hundreds of hours a week [35d]
• What is the release date for Fallout season 2 episode 6 on Prime Video? [35d]
• Microsoft expands Windows backup to include restore at first sign-in [35d]
• Forget IKEA's donut lamp – its new indoor-outdoor lamp looks like an affordable winner and it's back in stock [35d]
• The best entry-level Hi-Res Audio player is getting a new version for 2026 — make the most of lossless streaming, or up to 2TB of your own files [35d]
• The next Apple Watch ban? New lawsuit targets the ‘fall detection’ tech in your favorite smartwatches [35d]
• So you got a new robot vacuum – here are 7 things to do first [35d]
• Got a new Garmin watch? One hidden gesture control can return you to home and even lock your touchscreen [35d]
• 'A great TV for sports' — Amazon currently has $500 off a TV that we'd highly recommend for the Super Bowl [35d]
• The MacBook Air M4 is portable and powerful — and our favourite laptop is now at its lowest-ever price [35d]
• A fresh Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer release rumor is gathering pace online — and Marvel fans think it could be unveiled very soon [35d]
• Tempted to join YouTube TV? This limited deal gives you an extended free-trial period, but that's not even the best part [35d]
• Surfshark adds post-quantum encryption on Mac, Linux, and Android – more support coming soon [35d]
• A prominent Resident Evil leaker claims that a Code: Veronica remake will be announced this year [35d]
• The Ozone 3K could be the iPhone Air battery pack you’ve been waiting for [35d]
• This iPhone 17 Pro Max rival could soon steal its crown as the world’s best camera phone, thanks to a unique sensor and 35mm Zeiss lens [35d]
• IT spending set to hit $1.4 trillion in 2026 - but what exactly are we spending it on? [35d]
• Jet combat and ladder fixes will come to Battlefield 6 tomorrow as part of a smaller patch focused on game stability and extra polish [35d]
• You can now turn off the Google Chrome AI model behind the scam detection tool – Google confirms AI model was hosted on your device [35d]
• Solving AI's energy challenge: sustainable data centers for a competitive UK future [35d]
• UCI World Tour 2026 live streams: How to watch cycling online from anywhere [35d]
• Better than Black Friday: the Apple Watch SE 3 at its lowest Aussie price of just AU$337 is fantastic value for a smartwatch [35d]
• There's a sneaky way to watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms for FREE [35d]