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YouTube Shorts viewers might soon see AI versions of their favorite creators when scrolling through their feeds.

The AI startup is on track to announce its first hardware device in the second half of this year, OpenAI Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane said during an interview Davos.

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The Jackery HomePower 3000 with two 200W solar panels is on sale at Amazon for $1,598.99, down from the list price of $2,999. That's a 47% discount.

Adobe is adding AI tools to Acrobat, including the ability to generate podcast summaries of files, create presentations, and a way for users to edit files using prompts.

The North Korean hacking group Kimsuky is using QR code phishing to target Americans with fake questionnaires and malicious websites, the FBI warns.

This new Scrabble inspired game is a distraction-free alternative to ad-loaded competitors like Words With Friends.

PraxisPro, founded by a former pharma sales rep, offers small language model AI training specifically designed for medical product sales.

Lemonade says it worked with Tesla to gain access to previously-restricted vehicle telemetry data, but declined to offer specifics.

The Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 gaming monitor is down to $699.99 on Amazon,$300 off its $999.99 list price.

Deepinder Goyal will remain on Eternal's board as its vice chairman.

Zanskar has raised $115 million to find about a dozen geothermal resources that could help power the grid throughout the U.S. West.

Starlink CEO Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary have experienced turbulence of late, but what exactly has occurred?

"Daily Show" host Josh Johnson has recapped Donald Trump's obsession with the Nobel Peace Price.

Preorder the Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box for $150.90 on Amazon and lock in the great low price before release.

As of Jan. 21, the DJI Power 2000 portable power station is back to its lowest-ever price of $699 at Amazon, 46% off its list price of $1,299.

You’d never guess Level’s Lock Pro is smart by looking at it, and that’s my favorite part.

How to watch NRL for free. Live stream the 2026 NRL for free from anywhere in the world.

Language learning marketplace Preply is now valued at $1.2 billion after raising a $150 million that marks a new chapter for the 14-year-old company.

The second version of Nikon’s Z5 brings improved autofocus, faster burst rates, and impressive video specs, making it one of the best “entry-level” full-frame cameras on the market.

Silicon Valley’s battle against AI regulation is already shaping the next US election cycle.

ChatGPT was the second most downloaded app in India for 2025 after Instagram.

Consumers spent more money in mobile apps than games in 2025, driven by AI app adoption.

Answers to each clue for the January 21, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Amazon has dropped the Mega Charizard X ex Ultra-Premium Collection to $149.99, its lowest price ever seen.

As of Jan. 21, the TCL 75-Inch Class S5 UHD 4K LED Smart TV is on sale for $479.99 at Amazon. This saves you 26% off its list price of $649.99.

Stephen Colbert has recapped the first year of Trump's second term in office in a "Late Show" monologue.

WIRED talks to a postal worker, a teacher, two US citizens detained by federal agents, and six more Minnesota residents about life in an occupied American city.

Is your magic internet box giving you problems? Get back online and stay there with our expert Wi-Fi fixes and tips.

We investigate the Apple Watch Ultra 3's training load feature. This is a popular feature on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple's most rugged smartwatch, ideal for serious sports tracking.

The trial starts soon in New Mexico’s case against Meta—and the company is pulling out all the stops to protect its reputation.

We tested dozens of laptops to find the best for every budget. That includes the M4 Apple MacBook Air and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.

As of Jan. 21, the Roborock Q8 Max robot vacuum and mop has dropped back to its lowest-ever price of $169.99 at Amazon, saving you 35% off its list price of $259.99.

Get the best streaming stick deal. Save 30% on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K at Amazon.

"The Rip" director Joe Carnahan used some curious audio as a tool for his stars, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

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

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Don’t miss the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day. Download free sports fiction ebooks for your Kindle before the giveaway ends on Jan. 24.

A new analysis finds that data centers’ energy demands will drastically increase power plant emissions over the next decade. Renewables, though, could cut them while helping keep prices from rising.

Find the best Apple deal. Save 24% on the Apple Magic Keyboard at Amazon.

Jimmy Kimmel has marked the first year of President Donald Trump's second presidential term with an embarrassing montage.

Archive of Our Own (AO3) will be offline for over half the day on Wednesday as it implements some updates.

Snap is still a defendant in similar cases related to social media addiction.

Amagi shares debuted at a 12% discount, offering an early read on investor demand for a rare type of tech listing in India.

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

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.

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" #1676 on January 21 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Bolna said that 75% of its revenue is coming from self-serve customers.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei unloaded on both the administration and U.S. chip companies over plans to sell to China. The criticism was particularly notable because one of those chipmakers, Nvidia, is a major partner and investor in Anthropic.

At the center of the redesign is deeper integration of vertical video feeds, which the streaming giant has been experimenting with since May.

Ethos was backed by a who's who of VCs and celebs through 2021. It is currently profitable, it says.

The feature is designed to stop problematic content from being delivered to users under the age of 18.

In January 2026, Hulu is offering bundle deals with its service so you can stream excellent shows and movies at a discounted price.

Make 2026 the year you sharpen up your mind with a 5-year subscription to memoryOS Expert Plan, on sale now $142.97 (reg. $749.95).

Meta's Oversight Board tackles the question of how and when users should be permanently banned — and seeks public input.

Ninja turns the air fryer on its head with the semi-portable Crispi.

Tesla aims to restart work on Dojo3, its previously abandoned third-generation AI chip. Only this time, Dojo3 won’t be aimed at training self-driving models on Earth. Instead, Musk says it will be dedicated to “space-based AI compute.”

Outsource your note-taking with a lifetime subscription to My Notes AI Pro Plan, on sale now for $27.97 (reg. $299) through Jan. 25.

In a post to Github on Tuesday, the social media giant purported to share its secret sauce.

ChatGPT's age prediction model tries to identify teen users.

The agreement comes two weeks after Luminar accused its billionaire founder of dodging information requests, as it evaluates potential legal claims.

Serve Robotics is expanding beyond its sidewalk delivery roots by acquiring Diligent Robotics, which makes a hospital assistant bot named Moxi.

Scientists unveiled a very unsettling robot hand that can detach from its arm and crawl around like a spider.

The settlement means Snap will avoid a trial where plaintiffs had planned to argue that social media platforms are inherently defective and subject to personal injury liability.

The agency is aiming to reverse a setback in the government’s campaign to rein in the power of the biggest tech companies.

The revelation comes as part of a series of corrections in a legal case over DOGE’s access to Social Security Administration data.

The online mentoring site UStrive exposed email addresses, phone numbers, and other non-public information to other logged-in users. The nonprofit told TechCrunch that the issue is now fixed, but wouldn't commit to alerting affected individuals.

All-Clad cookware is fantastic and expensive. This sale makes it more accessible.

The automotive-focused company is looking to expand its ethernet-based processors to fields like robotics.

This is the first recorded instance of a bovine using tools from her environment to relieve an itch—leaving scientists astonished.

Jassy said on Tuesday that while Amazon is trying to keep prices low, price hikes may be unavoidable in some cases.

Internal ICE planning documents propose spending up to $50 million on a privately run network capable of shipping immigrants in custody hundreds of miles across the Upper Midwest.

ICE has been verified on Bluesky, and quickly becomes one of the top most-blocked accounts.

Another raises a $2.5 million seed round led by Anthemis FIL and Westbound to help retailers with off-channel inventory.

Illinois residents affected by DHS breach can take protective steps, including credit freezes, identity monitoring and password management to prevent fraud.

The 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Ark curved gaming monitor is on sale at Woot for $1,199.99, down from the list price of $2,699.99. That's a 56% discount.

Firehound ranked the apps that leak the most data. Make sure to check your apps.

As of Jan. 20, these are some of the best Pokémon TCG deals to shop this week.

The best Apple deals this week include the M4 MacBook Air, M5 iPad Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and more. Save up to $250.

Lego sets are on sale at Amazon for as much as 20% off including Lego Star Wars, Lego Disney, Lego Marvel, and more

Setapp Mobile, one of the first alternative app stores in the EU, is shutting down next month, citing Apple's ever-changing terms.

The acquisition will give restaurants on Grubhub access to Claim’s customer acquisition and retention tools, while Grubhub diners can receive rewards.

Sony hands TV business to TCL. What it means for you.

Spotify is reportedly working on a feature that will sync an audiobook to where you are in a physical copy.

Humans&, a startup that believes AI should empower people, not replace them, has reportedly raised a $480 million seed round at a $4.48 billion valuation.

The very capable robotic picker-upper can grasp things on both sides and roam around freely.

Eat App is making India its central focus to market its reservation and dine-in growth suite

Eat App is making India its central focus to market its reservation and dine-in growth suite

Reports about the demise of the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro appear to have been an error, possibly due to a mistranslation.

OpenAI says its on track to release its first AI hardware product in 2026, and rumors point to some type of AI-powered wireless earbuds.

The roller mop Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is the first big CES robot vacuum release. Buy it now for $849.99 ($150 off).

The combined business will serve more than 4,000 customers globally and surpass $100 million in annual revenue.