Timef 01/17/2026

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.

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 Fox News AI Newsletter gives readers the latest AI technology advancements, covering the challenges and opportunities AI presents.

I put two viral Paris Hilton-branded kitchen products to the test. I have some thoughts.

Plus: AI reportedly caused ICE to send agents into the field without training, Palantir’s app for targeting immigrants gets exposed, and more.

Plus: Fender rebrands its PreSonus music production app, Ricoh unveils a monochrome camera, and Omega has a new Speedmaster.

Struggling with back pain while you sleep or when you wake up in the morning? These mattresses can help with that.

We put the top noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds from Bose, Sony, and Apple to the test. Overall, Sony has the best active noise cancellation in 2026.

Find new ways to cut, glue, scan, photograph, and organize your junk journaling materials to level up your crafting game.

We’re expecting fresh electrics from Rivian, Hyundai, Honda, BMW, and newcomer Slate, among others. Here are the EVs arriving this year that we’re most excited about.

NASA's SLS rolls out to the launchpad for Artemis II, the first crewed moon mission in 50 years. This kicks off the final ground tests.

Mashable reporters tried the Even Realities G2 smart glasses with a heads-up display at CES 2026. They're the most discreet smart glasses we've tried yet.

Ralph Fiennes' Iron Maiden showstopper in "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" left me in awe — and in need of a Dr. Kelson lip sync.

How to watch NFL for free. Live stream the NFL playoffs for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch NFL for free. Live stream the NFL playoffs for free from anywhere in the world.

Get lifetime access to 100TB of Internxt’s private, encrypted cloud storage with a one-time payment through Jan. 25.

"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" spends most of its time in Ashford Meadow. But where in Westeros is that?

"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" introduces "Game of Thrones" ancestors like Lyonel Baratheon, Leo Tyrell, and tons of Targaryens.

Air, Pro, mini, or original flavor? After testing all the latest Apple tablets, we picked the top iPads for every use case.

Musk's legal team argues he should be compensated as an early startup investor who sees returns "many orders of magnitude greater" than his initial investment.

Save on Petlibro essentials, including automatic feeders, water fountains, and accessories to keep cats and dogs fed, hydrated, and comfortable every day.

Watch Australian Open for free. Live stream Zverev vs. Diallon in the 2026 Australian Open online for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Egypt vs. Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

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

See the Moon phase expected for January 17, 2025 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

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" #1672 on January 17 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Nia DaCosta and Jack O'Connell on that epic musical number in "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple."

Jack O'Connell and Nia DaCosta on "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple"

Leaders at Mira Murati’s startup believe Barret Zoph engaged in an incident of “serious misconduct.” The details are now coming to light.

A video from Ken Paxton, a Republican primary challenger to Senator John Cornyn of Texas, depicted A.I.-generated imagery of the senator twirling with Jasmine Crockett, a Democratic Senate candidate.

Their startup journey is a wild example of how if you build it well and the timing is lucky, they will definitely come.

The flood of AI-generated sexual imagery has spurred concern from state and Congressional officials alike.

Pok Pok offers Montessori-inspired, ad-free educational games for kids ages 2–8 with lifetime access for a one-time $59.99.

Get lifetime access to all Babbel languages with structured, real-world lessons for a one-time StackSocial price of $129.99 with code LEARN.

After an ICE agent shot and killed the Minneapolis mother, conservative media launched an all-out attack on her reputation. Her identity as a queer woman was central to it.

The $400 million round was led by Dragoneer.

TikTok's new age detection system will attempt to keep users under the age of 13 off the platform.

Think TikTok, but every single video you come across is a short episode of a fictional story.

This little power station can keep your stuff topped up, plus you can save some cash on solar panels.

Elon Musk's AI company had installed and operated 35 natural gas turbines without permits, something the EPA now says was illegal.

The startup has partnered with Eli Lilly and enjoys the backing of some of Silicon Valley's most influential VCs.

The company said on Friday that it would start serving ads in the free version of its chatbot over the next several weeks.

The company said on Friday that it would start serving ads in the free version of its chatbot over the next several weeks.

Nicholas Moore pleaded guilty to stealing victims’ information from the Supreme Court and other federal government agencies, and then posting it on his Instagram @ihackthegovernment.

OpenAI says that users impacted by the ads will have some control over what they see.

In an attempt to alleviate rising electricity prices, the White House wants grid operator PJM to hold an auction for new generating capacity, and it wants tech companies to bid.

Elon Musk's Grok is reportedly still making sexualized images of real people.

OpenAI says ads will not influence ChatGPT’s responses, and that it won’t sell user data to advertisers.

The Soundcore C30i open earbuds are on sale for only $34.99 at Amazon. That's 50% off their usual price.

As of Jan. 16, get the Alienware AW3423DWF QD-OLED gaming monitor for its lowest price yet

The phishing campaign targeted users on WhatsApp, including an Iranian-British activist, and stole the credentials of a Lebanese cabinet minister and at least one journalist.

As of Jan. 16, the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 is $89, down from $109, at Amazon. That’s an 18% discount, or $20 in savings.

As of Jan. 16, get the 65-inch TCL QM5K 4K UHD TV for $450 off at Best Buy.

'No Other Choice' director Park Chan-wook and star Lee Byung-hun chatted with Mashable about the anti-capitalist parable.

Watch the rest of the 2025-2026 NBA season with NBA League Pass for just $49.99. That's 55% off its usual cost.

As of Jan. 16, get the Soundcore P41i earbuds for just $49.99. We like these earbuds as an affordable AirPods alternative, and they're now down to their best price yet.

As of Jan. 16, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select is on sale for $24.99 at Amazon, down from $39.99. That’s a 38% discount, or $15 in savings.

Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, is down for the second time this week. Nearly 80,000 reports have spiked on Down Detector since around 10am ET Friday morning.

A new iPhone 18 leak suggests big changes coming to the Dynamic Island on the premium iPhone models.

The Pokémon TCG's Mega Kangaskhan ex Box is now only $29.45 with 37% cut off its Amazon price: containing four boosters & a titular promo card.

The country is dropping its import tax from 100% to just 6.1%, with an initial annual cap of 49,000 cars.

The plan, which is still in its early stages, is spearheaded by former USDS administrator Mikey Dickerson.

Samsung is giving $50 Venmo rideshare credits to 900 fans who "transfer" to a watch party with a Samsung TV. Plus, save up to 50% on new TVs.

Elon Musk's X went down Friday, Jan. 16. Here's what we know.

As of Jan. 16, get the DJI Neo 2 drone at Amazon for $599. That's the drone's lowest price ever so you can capture 4K content from the sky.

The LG 86-inch 85A QNED Mini-LED 4K TV is on sale for only $1,396.99 at Amazon, which is over $900 off and its best price ever.

As of Jan. 16, save 50% on the Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 portable power station.

George R.R. Martin reveals that his relationship with "House of the Dragon" showrunner Ryan Condal remains "worse than rocky."

Meta is discontinuing Horizon Workrooms.

A new social trend called "admin night" turns life's most dreaded tasks into a low-key hang. It's part productivity, part survival strategy.

AI companies are clustering around healthcare and fast.  In just the past week, OpenAI bought health startup Torch, Anthropic launched Claude for healthcare, and Sam Altman-backed MergeLabs closed a $250 million seed round at an $850 million valuation. The money and products are pouring into health and voice AI, but so are concerns about hallucination risks, inaccurate medical information, and […]