These controversial topics include self-harm, abortion, suicide, and domestic and sexual abuse.
Bluesky adds new features to its app amid a boost in installs due to the deepfake drama on X.
Italy has launched two investigations into Microsoft's Activision Blizzard, alleging the company has engaged in "misleading and aggressive" sales practices for two of its most popular smartphone games.
January scams surge as criminals exploit updated personal data from brokers, targeting consumers with fake account verification and tax notices during peak financial season.
ChatGPT Health allows users to connect medical records, Apple Health and fitness apps for personalized health insights, OpenAI announces.
A new era of app creation is here. It's fun, it's fast, and it's fleeting.
The viral meme isn’t really about China or actual Chinese people. It's a symbol of what Americans believe their own country has lost.
Danny Boyle hands over the reins of his zombie saga to great and grateful hands with "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," directed by Nia DaCosta.
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The best free Lego deal in January 2026. Lego is giving away exclusive Burger Bike Carts for free on Jan. 18
Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ones to buy.
As of Jan. 16, the Lego Art Love set has hit its lowest-ever price of $63.99 at Amazon, 20% off its list price of $79.99.
The Pokémon TCG Masks of Ogerpon Premium Collection is on sale for under $70 at Amazon. That's down to market value at Amazon.
“If we can’t win on social media, then we definitely can’t win on A.I.,” says Haidt.
The “Joining” seems to connect people via radio waves. Let’s dig into the physics at play.
DJI's new action camera brings a larger sensor, a variable aperture lens, 8K video, interchangeable lenses, and more.
As of Jan. 16, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is on sale for $329.99 at Amazon, making for an 18% discount from its list price of $399.99.
Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.
As of Jan. 16, the Eufy C10 robot vacuum has dropped to $206.99 at Amazon. This is 31% off its list price of $299.99.
Find the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 31% on the Sony 85-inch Bravia 3 TV at Amazon.
Finn Wolfhard has filmed some "SNL" promos ahead of his hosting gig on Saturday.
In a derided interview, U.S. agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins suggested a $3 meal for tight budgets — and Seth Meyers has thoughts.
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.
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Nintendo Switch owners can get both Mario + Rabbids games for the all-time low price of $14.99, now half price from $29.99.
With an extra $3 off, the One Piece: Learn Together Deck Set at $36.99 is the best way to master the card game with three included decks and boosters.
Answers to each clue for the January 16, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.
There is no war on protein. But pretending there is goes hand-in-hand with the Trump administration’s appeal to traditional masculinity.
Stephen Colbert reacted to Donald Trump's Insurrection Act threat during his "Late Show" monologue on Thursday.
Jimmy Kimmel has shared his thoughts on what Trump's "master plan" could be.
Find out how to watch "Song Sung Blue" at home, including when and where it will be streaming.
Lego's January releases include the first-ever collaboration with Pokémon, new brick technology, new Botanicals sets — here are the best ones our reporter tracked down.
The best National Popcorn Day 2026 include free popcorn from Cinemark, Regal, Marcus Theaters, and more.
To find the best Kindle for your library, Mashable tested and reviewed Amazon's latest e-readers. Compare the Kindle, Kindle Kids, Paperwhite, and Scribe.
Despite its largest radio antenna being broken, NASA is confident Artemis II, which could launch in February, won't be affected by it.
"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" is the first dragon-less Game of Thrones show. Here's why.
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We tested the best headphones from Sony, Bose, Apple, Marshall, and Bowers & Wilkins. See all the wireless and noise-cancelling cans we personally recommend.
Star Wars studio Lucasfilm has announced that president Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down, ending 14 years at its helm.
Irina Ghose joins Anthropic as India managing director after 24 years at Microsoft.
OpenAI and Microsoft tried to dodge a courtroom showdown with Elon Musk, but a federal judge on Thursday rejected their requests to dismiss the case.
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Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.
See the Moon phase expected for January 16, 2025 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
"The Pitt" Season 2, episode 2 "8:00 AM" tackles AI in medicine, with one doctor claiming it's 98 percent accurate.
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" #1671 on January 16 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
Cillian Murphy returns to the 28 Days Later franchise in "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Here's how.
The startup claims its AI platform can help optimize editorial processes and research.
George R.R. Martin's planned "A Song of Ice and Fire" ending would kill more characters than "Game of Thrones."
As the Verizon outage dragged on, it entered the history books. Here's how bad it was.
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Users of the VR fitness service are distraught that Supernatural has had its staff cut and won’t receive any more content updates. They’re also pissed at Meta.
X is banning crypto apps that reward users for posting on the platform.
AI labs just can't get their employees to stay put.
The Russian government is cracking down on illegal streaming of the internet's favorite gay hockey romance. But fans are determined.
Nolah's Evolution is the mattress I personally sleep on as a certified sleep coach, and it's on sale pre-Presidents' Day.
OpenAI is planning to bring over more researchers from Thinking Machines Lab after nabbing two cofounders, a source familiar with the situation says. Plus, the latest efforts to automate jobs with AI.
The U.S. struck a trade deal with Taiwan as the country looks to help boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
Many proposals have been introduced, but there is little consensus among governors, Congress members and tech executives about exactly how much the companies behind data centers should pay for electricity.
X has placed more restrictions on Grok's ability to generate explicit AI images, but tests show the updates have created a patchwork of limitations that fail to fully address the issue.
Higgsfield says its on a $200 million annual revenue run rate. So it opened its previous Series A round back up and sold another $80 million in shares.
Save some cash on this Wear OS smartwatch with a revolutionary battery that can go for five days on a charge (16 days on low-power mode).
Everyone seems to miss 2016. And that's why you're seeing old photo dumps all over your Instagram feed.
Over the past decade, US immigration agents have shot and killed more than two dozen people. Not a single agent appears to have faced criminal charges.
Iran’s government-imposed internet shutdown enters its second week as authorities continue their violent crackdown on protesters.
Merge Labs has emerged from stealth with $252 million in funding from OpenAI and others. It aims to use ultrasound to read from and write to the brain.
The Trump administration appears to be planning to leverage the same playbook used in Minnesota to go after other blue states.
Verizon issues first statement about the cause of massive, countrywide outage.
Kodiak AI's autonomous trucks have driven over 3 million miles with impressive safety scores, proving self-driving technology works on real highways today.
As of Jan. 15, get $600 off the DJI Power 2000 Portable Power Station.
Cowork is a user-friendly version of Anthropic's Claude Code AI-powered tool that's built for file management and basic computing tasks. Here's what it's like to use it.
The Ozlo Sleepbuds are on sale at Amazon for $274, down from the list price of $349. That's a 21% discount that matches the lowest on record at Amazon.
Google is giving Gemini subscribers new higher daily prompt limits.
More details have emerged surrounding the partnership between Apple and Google, set to build the new, smarter Siri.
The Samsung 77-inch S85F OLED 4K TV is on sale for $1,497.99 at Amazon, which is more than half off its list price.
The Trump administration formalized its 25% cut of H200 chip sales in China with a tariff that applies to certain semiconductors.
The Ninja Foodi Everyday PossibleCooker is on sale at Walmart for a crazy-low $74. That's 43% off its usual $129.99.
As of Jan. 15, the Kindle Colorsoft is now $50 off at Amazon. Get the speedy and convenient color e-reader from Amazon and start reading in color.
OpenAI is participating in a $250 million seed round into Merge Labs, Sam Altman's brain computer interface startup. The startup is valued at $850 million.
The Mega Pokémon Kanto Region Trio build is on sale at Amazon for $19.62, down from the list price of $34.96. That's a 44% discount.
As of Jan. 15, save $24 on a Renpho Smart Scale at Amazon.
With Verizon's outages, you might be ready to switch mobile carriers. If so, here are the best deals to shop at Mint Mobile, AT&T, and T-Mobile.
As of Jan. 15, get the Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster Box for its lowest-ever price at Amazon.
Verizon issues an apology following mass outage, offers $20 credit to affected customers to cover lost service time.
The EcoFlow Delta 3 1000 Air portable power station is on sale for $308.99 at Amazon. That's $190 in savings.
The DJI Osmo Mobile 7 is on sale at Amazon for $59, down from the list price of $89. That's a 34% discount and a record-low price.
Transition Metal Solutions is applying a special cocktail to coax microbes into unlocking more copper from ore.