OpenAI releases GPT-5.2 with speed and task improvements


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










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

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

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

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

Clair Obscur director expresses preference for smaller studios in indie awards, following its Game Awards sweep and DICE nominations.

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


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

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

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

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

Clair Obscur director expresses preference for smaller studios in indie awards, following its Game Awards sweep and DICE nominations.

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

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

TCL CSOT and Lenovo showcase a rollable gaming laptop and a foldable phone at CES 2026, highlighting innovative flexible display technology.

Instagram users worldwide face phishing risks after a 17.5 million-record data leak exposed personal details via an API vulnerability.

Honor's Magic8 Pro smartphone secures fifth place in DxOMark's 2025 camera rankings, outperforming key rivals in color and lighting.

Microsoft's web-based Outlook app for Windows 11 draws user complaints over slow performance and poor tablet support amid a shift to web technologies.

Ransomware attack on New Zealand's Manage My Health portal exposed 86,000 patient records, with hackers demanding a $60,000 ransom for stolen medical documents.

Honor's Magic 8 Pro flagship features the brightest smartphone display tested, a powerful 200MP telephoto camera, and top-tier performance with long-lasting battery options.

The cult-classic zombie slasher launches on Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan with enhanced graphics and performance improvements.

South Korean authorities investigate Coupang's data breach of 33 million accounts, as phishing scams surge using stolen personal information.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword is live, and Sunday's grid brings a balanced mix of cultural references and straightforward wordplay.

Today's NYT Wordle lands with puzzle #1666, and this Saturday challenge delivers a straightforward adjective with common letters but a psychological twist that could catch players off guard.

Today's NYT Strands is live for Saturday, January 10, 2026 (Puzzle #678).

The Saturday edition of NYT Connections arrives with puzzle #944, serving up a grid that rewards both technical knowledge and everyday vocabulary.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword is live, and Saturday's grid brings an unusual 8×6 layout with meta-clues that play with clue numbers.

Unlock five South Park skins and 13 free rewards in Fortnite's latest event pass, featuring themed mythic items and a new Cartmanland POI.

US senators urge Apple and Google to ban X and Grok apps over AI-generated nonconsensual sexual imagery of women and children.

Apple's thinnest iPhone ever lost nearly half its value in 10 weeks due to battery and camera compromises, leading to drastic production cuts.

Google activates Gemini AI by default for Gmail, offering AI summaries, writing help, and inbox organization to billions of users.

Nvidia's G-Sync Pulsar technology uses backlight strobing on 360Hz monitors to achieve motion clarity comparable to a 1000Hz display.

Larian Studios' upcoming RPG Divinity will transform failure into compelling narrative branches, addressing save-scumming from Baldur's Gate 3.

Samsung's record quarterly profit triples as AI memory demand drives unprecedented semiconductor revenue, though mobile margins face pressure.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 review: Spectacular QD-OLED visuals and immersive 49-inch gaming, but $1,400 price demands serious GPU power and desk space.














Is Baldur's Gate 3 down? Major outage reports as players report trouble connecting to the servers. 258 reports in the last 24 hours. Main issue: Server connection.




