Samsung One UI 8.5 Beta Adds AI Weather Effects to Galaxy Lock Screens

Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta adds AI weather animations to lock screens and a feature to remind you to contact family members.

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Korean retail investors pour 1 trillion won into Tesla stock and leveraged ETFs

WIRobotics Showcases Wearable and Humanoid Robots at CES 2026

NYT Mini Crossword Hints, Clues and Answers for Monday, January 12, 2026

Pony.ai and BAIC BJEV Expand Partnership to Scale Global Robotaxi Operations

Chinese Labs Convert Nvidia RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti GPUs into AI Blower Cards

Korean retail investors pour 1 trillion won into Tesla stock and leveraged ETFs

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Verge Launches First Commercial Solid-State Battery Motorcycle at CES 2026

Verge's TS Pro electric motorcycle debuts at CES 2026 with a commercial solid-state battery offering 370 miles per charge, as new breakthroughs promise faster charging and lower costs.

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PNY Announces Dual-Slot Slim RTX 5080 and 5070 GPUs for Compact PCs

PNY's slim dual-slot RTX 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 GPUs deliver full Blackwell performance for compact PCs, launching February 2026.

Apple releases iOS 26.2 with security patches and interface refinements

Update your iPhone for critical security fixes, plus new AirDrop codes, urgent reminders, and Lock Screen clock adjustments.

Rivian Unveils In-House AI Chip to Replace Nvidia Hardware in Future SUVs

Rivian's custom AI chip and LiDAR will enable advanced hands-free driving in future SUVs, cutting costs and boosting performance over Nvidia hardware.

ProLogium and FEV Group Showcase 1,000 km Solid-State Battery at CES 2026

ProLogium and FEV Group reveal a solid-state EV battery module at CES 2026, targeting a 1,000 km range with enhanced safety and fast-charging capabilities.

Donut Lab Announces Production-Ready Solid-State Batteries at CES 2026

Finnish startup unveils production-ready solid-state batteries with 400 Wh/kg density, enabling 10-minute fast charging and over 200 miles of range for electric vehicles.

XCharge and Energy Plus Plan 88-Space EV Charging Depot for Brooklyn

Brooklyn's new battery-backed EV charging depot will ease grid strain with 88 fast-charging spaces and on-site energy storage, opening in 2026.

PNY Announces Dual-Slot Slim RTX 5080 and 5070 GPUs for Compact PCs

PNY's slim dual-slot RTX 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 GPUs deliver full Blackwell performance for compact PCs, launching February 2026.

Apple releases iOS 26.2 with security patches and interface refinements

Update your iPhone for critical security fixes, plus new AirDrop codes, urgent reminders, and Lock Screen clock adjustments.

Rivian Unveils In-House AI Chip to Replace Nvidia Hardware in Future SUVs

Rivian's custom AI chip and LiDAR will enable advanced hands-free driving in future SUVs, cutting costs and boosting performance over Nvidia hardware.

ProLogium and FEV Group Showcase 1,000 km Solid-State Battery at CES 2026

ProLogium and FEV Group reveal a solid-state EV battery module at CES 2026, targeting a 1,000 km range with enhanced safety and fast-charging capabilities.

Donut Lab Announces Production-Ready Solid-State Batteries at CES 2026

Finnish startup unveils production-ready solid-state batteries with 400 Wh/kg density, enabling 10-minute fast charging and over 200 miles of range for electric vehicles.

XCharge and Energy Plus Plan 88-Space EV Charging Depot for Brooklyn

Brooklyn's new battery-backed EV charging depot will ease grid strain with 88 fast-charging spaces and on-site energy storage, opening in 2026.

Voltpost and EVSE partner to scale lamppost EV charging across US cities

Voltpost and EVSE partner to deploy fast-install, vandal-resistant lamppost EV chargers across US cities using existing infrastructure.

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Alphabet overtakes Apple in market value for the first time since 2019

Kie.ai's Z Image API and Nano Banana Pro API compete for developers with distinct image generation

Opera Launches Neon AI Browser for $20 Monthly with Access to GPT-5.1

Google Launches Universal Commerce Protocol for AI Shopping Agents

Adobe partners with Runway to integrate Gen-4.5 AI video into Firefly

Adobe integrates Runway's Gen-4.5 AI for text-based video editing and generation directly within its Firefly creative tools.

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Anthropic Launches Claude for Healthcare with HIPAA-Ready Tools

Anthropic introduces HIPAA-ready Claude for Healthcare, enabling secure AI tools for medical workflows and patient data management.

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Disney Accuses Google of Massive AI Copyright Infringement in Cease and Desist

Disney accuses Google of AI copyright infringement over character images while partnering with OpenAI for licensed content.

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OpenAI releases GPT-5.2 with speed and task improvements

OpenAI's latest GPT-5.2 update delivers faster performance and enhanced task capabilities for ChatGPT, driven by competitive pressure.

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Leaked Apple Files Hint at an M5 Max iMac Pro in Development

Leaked Apple files reveal an M5 Max iMac Pro in development, marking the return of a high-end all-in-one desktop.

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Grok AI Still Generates Sexualized Images Despite X's New Restrictions

Grok AI continues generating nonconsensual sexual images despite X's restrictions, sparking a UK regulatory crisis and threats of platform blocking.

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Apple's macOS Tahoe Causes Studio Display Flickering Bug

macOS Tahoe causes Studio Display flickering, with software updates worsening the bug affecting external monitors.

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Apple Tests Background Security Updates in Latest iOS 26.3 Beta

Apple is testing a new system to deliver security patches between full OS updates, allowing users to install them automatically or manually.

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Today's Wordle Hints, Clues and Answer for Puzzle #1667 on January 11, 2026

Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1667, and this Sunday challenge brings one of the rarest starting letters in the game - Q - paired with a scientific term that could stump even veteran players.

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NYT Strands Hints & Answers for Sunday, January 11, 2026 (Puzzle #679)

Today's NYT Strands is live for Sunday, January 11, 2026 (Puzzle #679).

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NYT Connections #945: Hints and Solutions for January 11, 2026

The Sunday edition of NYT Connections arrives with puzzle #945, serving up a grid that rewards both practical knowledge and equestrian expertise.

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StarRupture Launches on Steam Early Access with 28,000 Concurrent Players

Experience cooperative survival on an alien planet in this open-world RPG blending factory automation, exploration, and combat for up to four players.

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Samsung Investigation Finds Cracked Ring Caused 2025 Hospitalization

Samsung's investigation into a Galaxy Ring injury found a cracked internal molding caused battery swelling, but the cause of the crack remains undetermined.

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Clair Obscur director said his team would have preferred indie awards go to smaller studios

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Apple plans to expand its iPhone lineup to seven models by 2027

Apple's iPhone roadmap reveals seven models by 2027, including under-display Face ID, a foldable device, and a redesigned iPhone Air 2.

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Supreme Court to Review FCC Fines Against Verizon and AT&T

The Supreme Court will decide if the FCC's multimillion-dollar fines for data privacy violations unconstitutionally deny carriers a jury trial.

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Towerborne Shifts from Free-to-Play to Premium Ahead of February Launch

Towerborne abandons free-to-play for a premium $24.99 launch, offering complete offline and co-op play with all content earned through gameplay.

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Square Enix Releases Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Demo Ahead of February Launch

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Rockstar Games Could Release GTA 6's Third Trailer Before February 3

Speculation grows that GTA 6's third trailer may drop before February 3, ahead of its November 2026 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X.

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Google Fi starts selling its first tablet with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G

Google Fi expands into tablets with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G, starting at $199.99 for subscribers with an $80 discount.

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OpenAI and SoftBank Invest $1 Billion in SB Energy for AI Data Centers

OpenAI and SoftBank invest $1 billion in SB Energy to power next-generation AI data centers, advancing the massive Stargate infrastructure initiative.

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