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• Google brings AI Plus to the U.S. with creative tools and shared storage — and it might be the 'just-right' AI subscription deal [24d]
• We 'want to encourage other people in our generation to be the types of people who do not even want to have an AI friend': Appstinence founder on the fight to help people step back from tech and reconnect with real life [24d]
• As an enjoyer of the 3DS original, here are 4 things I want to see from the upcoming Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Nintendo Direct presentation [24d]
• 'From biology to black holes, ChatGPT is accelerating research': OpenAI really wants you to use ChatGPT as a research collaborator - and claims 8.4 million messages are sent every week on science and math [24d]
• Audi declares war on ‘giant iPad’ dashboards – as design boss signals return to the analog buttons everyone’s craving [24d]
• Watch out: hackers are hijacking Microsoft Teams messages to try and get access to your emails - here's what you need to look out for [24d]
• Now that's a team-up: Samsung and Nvidia expected to join forces to feature 'revolutionary' HBM4 memory modules in upcoming Vera Rubin hardware [25d]
• What is the release date for Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 9 on Starz? [25d]
• Still using WinRAR? You should probably look out for these potentially dangerous security flaws [25d]
• Looking for a Nespresso machine? I'm a qualified barista and these are the 3 I recommend for authentic-tasting espresso [25d]
• Confirmed: SoundCloud data breach hit 29.8 million accounts - how to find out if you're affected [25d]
• Chrome gets its biggest upgrade in years — the new Gemini side panel puts AI agents, multitasking, and Nano Banana inside the browser [25d]
• Does Wonder Man directly set up a major storyline in Spider-Man: Brand New Day? The Marvel TV show's head writer has his say [25d]
• I tested these quirky wireless earbuds that even let you play games on the charging case — and they cost less than £40 [25d]
• AI Pro [25d]
• ‘You’ll rarely experience spy-movie stealth or the constant frustration of corporate geofences.’ How 24 hours connected to a VPN changed my perspective on personal data security [25d]
• I’ve been using iPhones for years, and I always turn off this major iOS feature [25d]
• I write about TV deals for a living — here’s what I’d buy to watch the Super Bowl LX [25d]
• Napoli vs Chelsea Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 online from anywhere [25d]
• "Not just censorship, it’s digital isolation:" Iran plans to cut ties with the global internet — and VPNs may not help this time [25d]
• The best OLED TVs for all budgets, as reviewed by our experts. [25d]
• The best projectors for all budgets, including portable and 4K projectors, all real-world tested by home theater experts. [25d]
• BAFTA vs the Oscars – I’m a serial movie-watcher, and there's a clear winner in these nominations lists [25d]
• Roku just made a major tweak to its home screen – and not everyone is happy about it [25d]
• Big Tech needs less than a month to pay off over $7 billion in 2025 fines, Proton warns [25d]
• British speaker great Ruark has made two stunning 'radiograms' for its 40th anniversary — beautiful modern wireless speakers that double as a sideboard [25d]
• Valve is facing a lawsuit over 'monopoly' claims on Steam – and I'm scratching my head at this one [25d]
• I scavenged 33 pieces of Fallout "loot" that will turn your home office into a Vault-Tec shelter [25d]
• PSG vs Newcastle Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 from anywhere in the world [25d]
• 'The UK war on VPNs is an embarrassment' – backlash grows over proposed VPN age-checks [25d]
• 'You shouldn't worry as much about AI taking your job as you should worry about someone who's very good using AI taking your job': Cisco CEO says effects of AI will cause "carnage" in the jobs market [25d]
• Alienware 16X Aurora [25d]
• Dyson's ridiculously compact new vacuum is going to change the market forever – here's why [25d]
• 'Windows 11 25H2 edges ahead of Windows 10 in gaming performance': testing proves newer OS is faster — but there's an elephant-sized BSOD in the room [25d]
• Samsung’s new cheap OLED TV for 2026 looks set to get a big brightness boost — but there will be a catch [25d]
• Payments processing pitfalls to avoid when going cloud-first [25d]
• The Sony WH-1000XM6 offer 'class-leading ANC' and are some of the best headphones around – and they’re back to their lowest-ever price on Amazon [25d]
• This dangerous APT has expanded its skills with some new tools - here's what we know [25d]
• Shop the Oral-B iO sale right now and get a free gift [25d]
• Marathon DualSense PS5 controller pre-orders build-up live — the best info and links ahead of the new hardware launching tomorrow [25d]
• AI vs. AI: Using intelligence to solve the energy strain of data centers [25d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, January 29 (game #697) [25d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, January 29 (game #1466) [25d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, January 29 (game #963) [25d]
• The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy display could be the biggest upgrade in a while – here’s how it works [25d]
• I was suprised when I saw that this VPN was less than $3 per month, and that it includes advanced features for that price, too — here's how you can grab yours [25d]
• Samsung is making its next e-paper display from plankton — yes, really! [25d]
• Ulefone Armor 30 Pro rugged phone can handle all weather, offers dual screens, days of battery life, and you can save £160 if you act fast [25d]
• TikTok is suppressing ‘content critical of President Trump’ in the US, California governor claims – as investigation looks into whether it 'violates' state law [25d]
• I tried Apple Creator Studio — and it feels like a return to Apple’s creative roots [25d]
• ‘They toned back on the violence’: how new Prime Video movie The Wrecking Crew could have been even more explicit if it wasn’t for Amazon [25d]
• Wonder Man head writer explains why he 'didn't feel the need' to address the Marvel TV show's biggest mystery on Disney+ [25d]
• LinkedIn will now let you show off how good you are with AI tools [25d]
• Pinterest reveals major job cuts as it shift focus to AI tools [25d]
• Need a rugged phone that can survive extreme weather and long outages? The Doogee Fire 7 delivers days of battery life, and it's $110 off right now! [25d]
• Silent Hill fans have a great excuse to check out Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake as Koei Tecmo and Konami announce collaboration [25d]
• 'The current situation is extremely serious' — Zotac warns that graphics card makers could be wiped out by memory crisis [25d]
• This ereader is 'the Kindle of your dreams in color' and it's just dropped to its lowest price since Black Friday [25d]
• Panera Bread reportedly hit by worrying data breach that sees 14 million records exposed - here's what we know [25d]
• Stop worrying about storms — the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station can keep the lights and other essentials powered on, and it’s £140 off right now [25d]
• 'We’re still early, but it’s clear that AI will play a meaningful role in how science advances': OpenAI launches free Prism app for scientific research [25d]
• Microsoft is finally fixing Windows 11 under the hood — but new stats suggest it could be too little, too late [25d]
• How to watch the 2026 Sundance Film Festival online from anywhere [25d]
• Sam Altman admits OpenAI ‘screwed up’ the writing quality on ChatGPT 5.2 – and promises future versions won’t ‘neglect’ it [25d]
• 2025's most interesting drone – the Antigravity A1 – just got its first-ever price cut and an intriguing feature for new pilots [25d]
• I tested the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo - and it's another impressive machine at an unbelievable price [25d]
• Hurry! With storms causing outages, the Mango Power E portable power station is just $1,399 — a huge $2,851 saving that helps keep the lights on [25d]
• Sennheiser's cheap new USB-C headphones and earbuds mean you have no excuse for not listening in glorious Hi-Res Audio everywhere [25d]
• How secure is your business really? New survey claims 90% of enterprise AI systems could be breached within 90 minutes [25d]
• What is the release date for Bridgerton season 4 part 1 on Netflix? [25d]
• Ted Lasso season 4 gets big release-window update from Apple — and we don't have long to wait until we can believe in the hit Apple TV show again [25d]
• How to monetize your brand with print-on-demand [25d]
• Oops — Walmart may just have leaked a couple of banger GameCube games for Nintendo Switch Online [25d]
• The UK government gets it spectacularly wrong on AI – just 3% of the public agree with its stance on copyright law changes [25d]
• Grado's S750 open-back wired headphones offer crystal clarity and a wide soundstage, but the fit isn't a hit [25d]
• It's not Dante's Inferno 2, but this upcoming indie game takes inspiration from the same classic poem and could be the sequel to Visceral's 2010 game I've been hoping for all these years [25d]
• How to watch Champions League Gameweek 8: Free Streams & TV Channels [25d]
• Wonder Man ending explained: what happens to Simon and Trevor, and more on the new Marvel TV show's finale [25d]
• How to watch Shrinking season 3 online from anywhere — stream the heart-warming comedy [25d]
• Blink and you’ll miss it – Blink home security cameras are up to 40% off for a limited time [25d]
• I tested Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 — and it's so great, I can barely spot the difference between upscaler modes [25d]
• Have your say: are you hyped for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, or is it a load of meh? [25d]
• I’m all for weird tech, and this viral AI sticker maker has just shot to the top of my list of recent obsessions [25d]
• Who needs 5G, or even 6G? New breakthrough can transmit at 15 gigabytes per second - that's enough for a whole weekend's worth of movies [25d]
• 'Shot in low light, these images require immense skill to get right' – see the Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 and the stunning in-camera winning images [25d]