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Anthropic launched Claude Cowork, a simplified coding AI for everyday users that can read, edit, and create computer files. Currently available for Mac Claude Max subscribers, it helps with tasks like organizing downloads and converting receipts.
China's dominance over rare earth materials needed for electric vehicle motor magnets has pushed automakers to develop alternatives amid supply chain concerns and rising costs. BMW successfully created Electrically Excited...
Google's Nano Banana Pro AI image generator creates highly realistic photos that fool automated detection tools, but human eyes can spot telltale errors upon close inspection. Key giveaways include inconsistent zipper details,...
Wolverine's iconic retractable metal claws and superhuman healing abilities captivate Marvel fans, but scientific analysis reveals these powers face significant biological limitations. While some animals demonstrate remarkable...
Many homeowners avoid wall-mounting TVs due to drilling requirements and technical complexity. A simple, budget-friendly alternative creates an attractive entertainment center without wall mounting.
SpaceX made Starlink satellite internet free for Iranian users during government internet crackdowns. This gives Iranians an alternative way to stay connected online during civil unrest.
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Samsung is reviving Bixby by partnering with Perplexity AI to handle complex queries, while keeping basic tasks internal. This move strengthens Samsung's AI presence after years of relying on Google services.
NASA's Pandora satellite launched January 11 to determine whether detected molecules come from exoplanet atmospheres or host stars. It will study 20+ exoplanets using continuous observations to improve data interpretation.
AsciiSketch offers a free, browser-based tool for creating ASCII art and diagrams directly in web browsers without requiring downloads or installations. The editor provides various formatting options including text alignment,...
Tesla now offers a seven-seat version of its 2026 Model Y crossover for an additional $2,500, available only with the Premium All-Wheel-Drive Long Range model. The third-row seats appear designed primarily for children due to...
YouTuber TrashBench ran a PC in a chest freezer at -26°C, achieving 240 MHz extra GPU overclocking but only gaining 3-8 fps, making this extreme cooling method impractical.
Samsung's CES 2026 TV strategy shifts from traditional specs to personalized experiences via Vision AI Companion. The AI system analyzes viewing patterns and transforms TVs into interactive smart home hubs.
Apple is moving Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Freeform to freemium models under Apple Creator Studio. Basic features stay free, but AI tools and premium templates require paid subscriptions.
Trump pressured Microsoft over data centers driving up electricity costs. Microsoft pledged to pay higher utility rates and fund grid upgrades to prevent residential customers from subsidizing AI power consumption.
Amazon expanded its Just Walk Out checkout technology to temporary retail locations like pop-up shops and festivals, featuring enhanced RFID lanes with motorized gates and in-lane screens that guide customers through automated...
Viral videos from China show driverless delivery vans causing widespread chaos on city streets, plowing through wet concrete, crashing into vehicles, and continuing to drive with a motorcycle lodged in their wheel arch. The...
Roblox's new mandatory age verification system for chat features is severely malfunctioning, misidentifying adults as minors and children as adults through facial recognition technology that can be easily fooled by drawn wrinkles...
Instagram has expanded personalized Reels algorithm controls to all English users globally, allowing people to select preferred topics and specify content they want to see less of. The new "build your 2026 algorithm" feature lets...
Fresh out of UC Berkeley, Skyler Chan is asking potential customers to put down deposits between $250,000 and $1 million for a spot at his planned lunar hotel, modeled after San Francisco's Palace of the Fine Arts. His company,...
OpenAI is developing a new Jobs feature for ChatGPT that will help users with career development, resume writing, job searching, and upskilling opportunities. Recent changes spotted in ChatGPT's web app suggest the tool could...
Jackery unveiled three innovative power solutions at CES 2026, including the earthquake-resistant Explorer 1500 Ultra power station, a Solar Gazebo that generates 10 kilowatt-hours daily with built-in projector capabilities, and...
Engineer Christopher Fletcher created the Arcadeboy, a compact arcade machine that uses an actual Nintendo Game Boy's processor to play original cartridges on a 12.1-inch display without emulation. The Kickstarter project offers...
Subgen automatically generates subtitle files for personal media libraries by extracting audio tracks and processing them through OpenAI's Whisper model when triggered by webhooks from media servers like Plex or Jellyfin. The...
Millions of Instagram users received password reset emails this week, initially raising fears of a new data breach involving 17.5 million accounts with leaked personal information including usernames, addresses, and phone...