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Latest story• Jan 19, 2026

I saw 2 next-gen 3D TVs without glasses that use a new tech that changes everything

Two companies at CES just demonstrated something that could resurrect the long-dead 3D TV: seamless, glasses-free viewing that actually works. Visual Semiconductor and TCL showcased plenoptic displays, also known as light field technology, which recreate how light naturally scatters from a scene rather than forcing separate images to each eye like old 3D systems. The breakthrough eliminates the tiny "sweet spots"...

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OpenAI's Google Translate killer is here: How to use the new ChatGPT Translate

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Translate, which goes beyond basic text conversion by considering context, audience, and intent while allowing users to refine translations for tone and clarity. Unlike Google Translate's 200+ language...

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This Cool New iPhone Case Is A Nostalgic Throwback To The Original Macintosh

Spigen has released a new iPhone case designed to look like the classic original Macintosh computer, appealing to tech enthusiasts who appreciate vintage Apple design. This nostalgic accessory transforms modern iPhones into...

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Internet restored in Uganda but social media and messaging apps still restricted

Uganda restored internet access Sunday after a four-day election shutdown, but social media platforms remain blocked. Citizens are using VPNs to bypass restrictions despite official warnings of legal consequences.

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OpenAI teases hardware unveil this year as Jony Ive’s team hires more Apple alumni

OpenAI plans to unveil its first hardware device in late 2026, with the company's policy chief confirming they're "on track" for a second-half announcement, though actual sales may come later. The AI company, collaborating with...

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Musk claims Tesla will restart work on its Dojo supercomputer

Tesla will restart its Dojo3 supercomputer project to process vehicle data and train self-driving software. The system will reportedly operate as space-based AI compute in orbit.

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Microsoft Edge Now Lets You Hide its Copilot Button

Microsoft Edge version 144 allows users to hide the Copilot AI assistant button from the toolbar, addressing concerns from those who prefer a cleaner interface. The Copilot integration, which can summarize web pages and analyze...

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Switching from Safari to Chrome on iPhone is about to get easier than ever

Google is developing a new Safari import tool for Chrome on iPhone that streamlines switching browsers by allowing users to directly migrate browsing data on-device. The feature uses Safari's "Export Browsing Data" function to...

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WhatsApp Web to finally get voice and video call support for group chats

WhatsApp Web will soon support group voice and video calls with 8-16 participants, bringing the web client up to par with mobile and desktop apps.

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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

Humanoid robots are moving from laboratories to real workplaces as labor shortages drive automation in manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics. Advances in AI and engineering have enabled these machines to operate in...

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Asus confirms its smartphone business is on indefinite hiatus

Asus chairman Jonney Shih confirmed the company is indefinitely halting smartphone production, ending its Zenfone and ROG Phone lines to focus on AI products like robots and smart glasses instead. This decision reflects the...

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Reports of ad-supported Xbox game streams show Microsoft's lack of imagination

Microsoft plans ad-supported Xbox game streaming, but lacks creativity compared to innovative options like 30-minute game demos after ads or discounted subscriptions for casual players.

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Well, there goes the metaverse!

Meta has essentially ended its massive bet on virtual reality by laying off 1,500 Reality Labs employees and shutting down several VR game studios, marking a dramatic reversal from 2021 when Facebook rebranded itself as Meta to...

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Floppy Disks Just Became the Ultimate Kid-Proof TV Remote

Mads Chr. Olesen created FloppyDiskCast, a wooden box containing a vintage floppy drive that lets his three-year-old control their TV by simply inserting labeled disks featuring favorite cartoon characters. The Arduino-powered...

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Why Apple’s AirTag Still Rules the Hunt for Lost Stuff in 2026

Apple's AirTag continues dominating the lost item tracker market in 2026, now priced at $65 for a 4-pack, primarily due to its massive Find My network spanning hundreds of millions of Apple devices that automatically detect...

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You can now edit password-protected Microsoft Office files directly within Google Workspace

Google Workspace now lets users edit password-protected Microsoft Office files directly in Docs, Sheets, and Slides without downloading them. This reduces businesses' need for multiple software licenses.

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Apple really went backwards when it ditched titanium on iPhones

Apple's decision to replace titanium with aluminum frames across all iPhone 17 models, including the Pro versions, represents a step backward in durability despite weight-saving benefits. The titanium chassis in previous Pro...

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TikTok quietly launches a microdrama app called ‘PineDrama’

Every video tells a story on TikTok's newest creation. The social media giant has quietly launched PineDrama, a standalone app offering "microdramas" - bite-sized TV shows delivered in one-minute episodes that unfold like...

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Mario’s Tiny Odyssey Has Him Conquering the Apple Watch

A talented coder named Tobi ported the classic 1996 game Super Mario 64 to run natively on Apple Watch by adapting reverse-engineered C code and rebuilding it using watchOS's Sprite Kit graphics system. Rather than using...

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Google Chrome is finally embracing vertical tabs

Google Chrome is finally adding vertical tabs, a feature other major browsers have had for years. The feature is currently in Chrome Beta and will officially launch on January 28.

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Could there ever be a worldwide internet outage?

The internet's decentralized design with multiple routes makes complete worldwide outages extremely unlikely. Built-in redundancy and rapid recovery capabilities ensure resilience even during major infrastructure failures or...

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Apple’s new OLED MacBook Pro might be ahead of schedule, per rumor

Samsung Display has reportedly started mass production of OLED screens for Apple's next-generation MacBook Pro ahead of the originally planned Q2 2026 timeline. The upcoming MacBook Pro will feature tandem OLED technology similar...

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Laptop makers have about a year of memory stock to ride out the RAM crunch, Intel says

AI data centers are causing memory chip shortages and price increases, but laptop makers stockpiled enough DRAM for 9-12 months. This advance planning helps them maintain stable pricing while other tech sectors face shortages.

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Wikipedia Turns 25, Sells Access To Amazon, Meta, Microsoft And Other AI Giants

Wikipedia celebrates its 25th anniversary today, marking a quarter-century of building 65 million articles in 300 languages through nearly 250,000 volunteers. The milestone coincides with new enterprise partnerships selling...

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