Timef 01/13/2026

"Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie told Seth Meyers that a Russian background actor on the show truly thought he was fluent.

Microsoft seems to be adding Copilot to yet another part of Windows.

In response to a growing backlash, Microsoft said it would take steps to ensure that data centers don't raise utility bills in surrounding areas and address other public concerns.

The bundle includes access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad, as well as Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on Mac.

Deepgram is raising its Series C round at a $1.3 billion valuation.

The Fall 2025 edition of the Pokémon TCG Collector's Chest is down to almost market price, with six boosters, promo cards, and more for only $37.

Salesforce unveils Slackbot, a new AI agent that allows users to complete tasks across multiple enterprise applications from Slack.

Urevo’s affordable new walking pad is cheaper than a round-trip ticket to hike in Iceland.

As of Jan. 13, the Dreame L50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop has dropped to $849.98 at Amazon, 39% off its list price of $1,399.99.

Jimmy Kimmel appeared on "The Late Show" and took Stephen Colbert's "questionert".

Superorganism launched in 2023 as what it claims is the first venture capital firm focused on biodiversity, aiming to serve as the conservationist on the cap table for nature-friendly startups. Now, the firm has closed its first fund, securing $25.9 million in capital commitments from Cisco Foundation, AMB Holdings, and Builders Vision, among others, along […]

Brazil's competition watchdog has ordered WhatsApp to put on hold its policy that bars third-party AI companies from using its business API to offer chatbots on the app. The agency has also started an investigation against the company to determine if the policy is anti-competitive.

A “Hard Fork” and “Search Engine” collaboration.

I loved Board’s unique blend of tabletop gaming, but my family gave it mixed reviews.

Score 60% off Amazon's exclusive 'Star Wars Outlaws — Limited Edition', with $40 off its PS5 price.

Jimmy Kimmel has given a damning breakdown of how he believes the world currently views America.

As of Jan. 13, the Apple 2024 Mac mini is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, 17% off its list price of $599.

The Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor is now only $249.99, both for the 32-inch and 27-inch models.

See the Moon phase expected for January 13, 2025 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Can the Garmin Forerunner 55 help you train for a half-marathon? Can it replace a personal coach?

AI drug discovery startup Converge Bio raised $25 million in a Series A led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with additional backing from executives at Meta, OpenAI, and Wiz.

The LinkedIn cofounder and frequent Trump target has a simple message for his peers: “Just speak up about the things that you think are true.”

Can this discrete audio puck really drag any old speakers into the streaming age?

Jon Stewart has summarised recent events, from ICE's shooting of Renee Good to Trump's stance on Greenland and Venezuela, in his latest "Daily Show" monologue.

If you want to put people back on the moon, don’t gut the agency in charge of getting them there.

As of Jan. 13, the Sony QD-OLED 77-inch BRAVIA XR A95L TV has dropped to $3,498 at Amazon, 30% off its list price of $4,999.99.

Get the best portable power station deal. Save 56% on the Jackery HomePower 3000 at Amazon.

With federal agents storming the streets of American communities, there’s no single right way to approach this dangerous moment. But there are steps you can take to stay safe—and have an impact.

Find the best gaming laptop deal. Save 25% on the Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 at Amazon.

From baby monitors and sound machines to smart bassinets and car seats, here’s the baby tech we’ve tested and recommend.

The first-ever Lego Pokémon sets have been announced. The new Lego Mini Pokémon Center is only available as a Lego Insiders Reward.

The Dreame Cyber 10 Ultra is coming out later this year. Will it be better at vacuuming or picking up items than the Roborock Saros Z70?

I've tested a lot of headphones for Mashable, but I have a personal favorite. Bose QuietComfort headphones are the brand's more affordable option, but I prefer them over the pricier QuietComfort Ultras.

Tesla has updated its Model Y in the U.S. with a third-row option and some minor improvements.

The top Chinese smartphones are innovation-packed spec beasts, but it’s not always a good idea to import from the East.

Everything you need to know about "Unrivaled" by Rachel Reid, the upcoming seventh book in the bestselling "Game Changers" series.

Upgrade an old PC with The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows and Windows 11 Pro Bundle, now just $39.97 (reg. $418.99).

A breakdown of every streaming service that offers a free trial in 2026, including Hulu, Peacock, Prime Video, and more.

Answers to each clue for the January 13, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Mattel has launched its first ever autistic Barbie, the latest addition to its diverse Barbie Fashionistas collection.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

How to watch EFL Cup for free. Live stream Newcastle United vs. Manchester City in the EFL Cup for free.

Hupo, backed by Meta, pivoted from mental wellness to AI sales coaching for banks and insurers, and secured a $10M Series A led by DST Global

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1668 on January 13 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the VC-backed startups that became unicorns so far this year.

New York governor Kathy Hochul says she will propose a new law allowing limited autonomous vehicle pilots in smaller cities. Full-blown services could be next.

AI health records startup Torch will be using its tech for OpenAI's new ChatGPT Health, according to co-founder Ilya Abyzov.

We tried Amazon's new AI wearable Bee. It's not for pro users yet, but more features are expected this year.

As of Jan. 12, you can get the MTG Final Fantasy Play Booster Box on sale for $132.98 at Amazon. That's a 37% discount and $76 savings.

Catch up on all the coolest gadgets of CES 2026, from futuristic laptops and AR glasses to robot power stations.

Type in total comfort with the Keychron K3 QMK Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, on sale now for $74.99 (reg. $94.99).

Tackle your taxes early with this H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe and State 2025 for Windows and Mac online code, on sale now for just $49.99 (reg. $59.99).

The state of Minnesota, along with the Twin Cities, have sued the US government and several officials to halt the flood of agents carrying out an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation.

The testimony also calls into question whether Ross failed to follow his training during the incident in which he reportedly shot and killed Minnesota citizen Renee Good.

Alphabet, the company behind Google, became the fourth big tech company to cross the $4 trillion market valuation milestone.

Amazon explains where its wearable Bee fits in and whether it will merge with Alexa.

Meta is ramping up its efforts to build out its AI capacity.

Just when you think you know who the killer is....

Join reporters from Mashable, IGN, and CNET in this video podcast. We're breaking down the coolest gadgets, gaming gear, and innovations from CES 2026.

Many Instagram users received a mysterious password reset email. Here's how to tell if the email is legitmate or not.

Anthropic's Claude for Healthcare is unveiled about a week after OpenAI announced its ChatGPT Health product.

Pebble's founder talks about how his new company is doing things differently.

The layoffs are set to be announced this week and would affect Meta’s work on the metaverse, as the company spends heavily on building artificial intelligence.

Apple was facing increasing questions about its plans for artificial intelligence as other big tech companies invested tens of billions in the technology.

Built into the Claude Desktop app, Cowork lets users designate a specific folder where Claude can read or modify files, with further instructions given through the standard chat interface.

The Trump administration is planning to stop assigning value to human life when analyzing the costs and benefits of air pollution controls.

The Trump administration is planning to stop assigning value to human life when analyzing the costs and benefits of air pollution controls.

Amazon is counting on its Alexa footprint to help it gain traction in the consumer AI race.

Corsair's updated Void Wireless sports Dolby Atmos and a lightweight, breathable fit.

Golden Globe stars from Mark Ruffalo to Ariana Grande joined an ACLU-backed anti-ICE campaign in memory of Rene Good.

Clips from creators in Minnesota have become primary evidence in attempts from the right-wing to justify ICE's surge on American cities.

The fundraiser for the ICE agent in the Renee Good killing has stayed online in seeming breach of GoFundMe’s own terms of service, prompting questions about selective enforcement.

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife has made a donation to the LGBTQ+ advocacy group that the organization calls “transformational.”

Hackers gained access to some Betterment customers’ personal information through a social engineering attack, then targeted some of them with a crypto-related phishing message.

Apple has been trying to infuse AI into Siri for a few years now, and it'll continue with Google Gemini instead of ChatGPT.

The Lego Icons Balrog Book Nook is getting a rare price markdown at Amazon as of Jan. 12.

Scientists create self-repairing robotic skin with pain detection and modular magnetic patches. The neuromorphic e-skin enables robots to sense harmful contact instantly.

The Anker Solix E10 whole-home backup system is available for preorder with prices starting at $4,299.

'Heated Rivalry' stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams snapped a pic with Seventeen's Joshua backstage at the Golden Globes.

Foldable phones used to be a fantasy, then a niche, and now it's a real market category will lots of options.

Apple says its services had a "record-breaking year," as Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple Pay also soared.

Apple and Google have embarked on a non-exclusive, multi-year partnership that will involve Apple using Gemini models and Google cloud technology for future foundational models.

The Lego Star Wars Smart Play sets are available for preorder at Amazon with delivery dates in early March. Sets range in price from $69.99 to $159.99

The 27-inch Asus ROG Strix monitor is over $100 off at Amazon as of Jan. 12.

A wave of investigations from foreign governments threaten Grok's standing on the global market, as xAI attempts to reign in the chatbot.

Paramount has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, demanding greater financial disclosure regarding Netflix's $82.7 billion acquisition. 

Instagram said there wasn't a data breach, but the company did fix a bug that led to an external actor sending password reset emails.

NASA has announced the return schedule for the medical evacuation of the Crew-11 astronauts from the International Space Station.

The first-ever Lego Pokémon sets are officially available for pre-order at the Lego website starting at $59.99.

An off-stage Golden Globes clip of Leonardo DiCaprio gesturing animatedly has sparked lip-reading theories, internet speculation, and a whole new meme.

For more than two years, an app called ClothOff has been terrorizing young women online — and it’s been maddeningly difficult to stop. The app has been taken down from the two major app stores and it’s banned from most social platforms, but it’s still available on the web and through a Telegram bot. In […]

Get the new DJI Mic 3 wireless microphone bundle for $259 at Amazon. Features 32-bit float recording and 28 hours of battery life.

As Netflix gears up to acquire Warner Bros, the streaming giant took home 7 awards at the Golden Globes last night.

Season 2 of Netflix's "One Piece" introduces the Baroque Works assassins, played by Charithra Chandran, David Dastmalchian, and more.

New data from Counterpoint has Apple as the world's top smartphone maker, ahead of Samsung.

The Lego Pokémon Kanto Region Badge Collection is a free gift with purchase of the new Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set.

The RingConn Gen 2 is on sale at Amazon for $239.20, down from the list price of $299. That's a 20% discount.

Amazon has the Samsung 77-inch S85F OLED 4K TV on sale for just $1,597.99. That's nearly half off its list price.

Sexting can be fun and downright hot if done right. Here are tips from experts on how to get better at sexting.

As of Jan. 12, you can get the Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) Series gaming monitor for $1,499.99 at Amazon.

Pluribus star Rhea Seehorn took home a win at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, giving a delightfully candid speech.