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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 [25d]
• 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 [25d]
• 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 [25d]
• '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 [25d]
• Audi declares war on ‘giant iPad’ dashboards – as design boss signals return to the analog buttons everyone’s craving [25d]
• 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 [25d]
• 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]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, January 29 (game #963) [25d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, January 29 (game #1466) [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]
• ‘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]
• I tried Apple Creator Studio — and it feels like a return to Apple’s creative roots [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]
• Panera Bread reportedly hit by worrying data breach that sees 14 million records exposed - here's what we know [25d]
• This ereader is 'the Kindle of your dreams in color' and it's just dropped to its lowest price since Black Friday [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]