Kotaku Marvel Rivals already sports a sizable cast of playable heroes. The recently released Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman bring the roster to 35, and the upcoming Human Torch and Thing will raise the number to 37 later this season. Each hero is...
Lifehacker The warmer weather is coming sooner than you think. Here’s how to get ready for the thaw.
The Takeout Get your spice on till the very last drop. Here's how to store your favorite bottle of hot sauce so it stays as fresh as the minute you popped the top.
Jalopinik Audi’s lineup is going through a bit of a revamp right now, and the most exciting Audi Sport–developed RS versions of the mid-sized A6 and A7 are going through final testing right now, both likely to bow later this year. In previous generations...
Gizmodo The former sparkly vampire and current Batman wishes people would just get over it.
How To Geek The small things can make a big difference.
TidBits Tackles a major change by Google that was blocking access to its search results. ($Free/$4.95/$49.95 new, free update, various sizes, macOS 11+)
TidBits Time and productivity tracking app's first update for 2025 brings some helpful improvements. ($108/$132/$192 annual subscriptions, free update, 25.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)
Ars Technica FBI claims GameOn founder forged six years of financial records in brazen scheme.
TidBits Maintenance release with a variety of improvements and bug fixes for the password manager. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)
TidBits WhatsApp’s Linked Devices feature adds convenience but can also pose significant security risks. Learn how domestic abusers exploit this feature and discover how you can protect your account from unauthorized access.Read original article
Apple Insider Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit that claims the company deliberately conceals the use of potentially harmful chemicals in certain Apple Watch bands. However, Apple asserts that the bands are safe to wear.The Nike Sport Band is one of the...
Den of Geek This article contains Emilia Pérez spoilers. The first time I saw Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez, I knew nothing going in other than who was in the cast and that it was a musical set in Mexico. Even the revelation that Karla Sofía Gascón would be...
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Kotaku Star Trek: Section 31, a new Star Trek spin-off movie released on January 24, isn’t very good according to fans and critics. But it does end with a wild cameo that I would have never expected. Read more...
Engadget Apple posted iOS 18 adoption rates on Friday, which are only slightly different from the numbers for iOS 17 a year ago. The company says iOS 18 has been installed on 68 percent of all iPhones (as of January 21) and 76 percent of models from the...
Techcrunch Companies that want to build AI voice into their products are rushing to work with ElevenLabs, the startup that develops synthetic voice technology like voice cloning and dubbing tools. Now ElevenLabs is turning up the volume on its business with a...
Techcrunch X has started expanding its dedicated vertical video feed to users outside the U.S., TechCrunch has exclusively learned and confirmed with the company. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Apple Insider Apple's iOS 18 is improving the user experience with AI-powered tools, deeper customization, and enhanced privacy, driving strong adoption across iPhones and iPads.iPhone 15The iOS 18 update brings AI-powered tools, deeper customization, and...
9to5 Mac This year is set to be big for the iPhone, with a compelling new iPhone SE 4 in the spring and the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air in the fall. But what about Apple’s flagship Pro models? Here are seven new features coming to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max...
Techcrunch We’re kicking things off earlier than ever! TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 tickets are officially on sale. Don’t miss your chance to snag them at the lowest rates of the year! Immerse yourself in the epicenter of tech innovation at Disrupt 2025! From...
New York Times - World Hamas identified four female soldiers abducted from a military base as those who will be freed in the next exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
Truthout “Elon is a great friend of Israel,” Netanyahu said.
How To Geek An expensive flagship like the S25 Ultra needs a case. These are the best.
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Techcrunch Waymo lobbyists had a busy 2024. A recent review of lobbyist disclosure data by the San Francisco Examiner revealed Waymo paid lobbyists to meet with San Francisco government officials 348 times last year, more than double the 137 times it reported...
New York Times - World Panda fan culture once flourished in China. But Beijing is tightening control of discussion of a national symbol.
Techcrunch The developer behind Pixelfed, Loops, and Sup, open source alternatives to Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp, respectively, is now raising funds on Kickstarter to fuel the apps’ further development. The trio is part of the growing open social web,...
The Takeout Japan's restaurant industry devised a unique way to surpass language barriers with their menus. In doing so, they also created a new form of art.
How To Geek Service in remote areas is coming.
New York Times - World A popular TV host admitted trying to conceal a sexual assault complaint. This time, the reaction was swift and harsh, and aimed not only at him but also his employers.
How To Geek Cut down on pocket bulk by replacing your wallet with your iPhone.
Kotaku With a ton of stylish clothes to dress up in and a giant overworld to explore, Infinity Nikki offers plenty of fun looks and sightseeing to be had. But make no mistake, this is still a gacha game with limited-time cosmetics and the rare chance to...
Den of Geek This Star Trek article contains spoilers for Section 31. The new movie Star Trek: Section 31 takes its heroes deep outside of Federation space. But in the Star Trek universe, you can’t go anywhere without hearing the word, “KHAN!” No one in Section...
Engadget The extremely popular strategy game Endless Legend is finally getting a sequel, ten whole years after the original game began blowing up sales charts. Developer Amplitude Studios, who made the first one, just dropped a trailer for Endless Legend 2...
How To Geek If it looks, acts, and works like a launcher, it's a launcher.
Truthout Israel has reportedly violated its ceasefire deal with Hezbollah hundreds of times already, killing numerous people.
Jalopinik As we all know, Dodge owners are the most badass folks out there. Former high school quarterbacks. Cellphone salespeople. Managers at Outback. It’s a high bar, but if you think you’re appropriately badass, you can be part of helping Dodge see big...
Kotaku In a newly released featurette on the upcoming animated series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, head writer Jeff Trammell says the Disney+ show will be “bringing a lot to the table that those other Spider-Man shows may not have been able to...
How To Geek The S24+ at a discounted price is a much better deal.
How To Geek A new type of computer bug.
9to5 Mac Temperature sensors are an important yet often overlooked part of a HomeKit setup. Even working as a passive tracking device, I want to add them to every room to understand more about what’s happening in the air. The is a great option for HomeKit...
Lifehacker The batteries in some Sense and Versa watches could pose a danger.
MacRumors The MacRumors Show is back for 2025! On this week's episode, we look at how Samsung's latest announcements challenge Apple. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Samsung this week announced the Galaxy S25, the Galaxy...
9to5 Mac Do you remember the days when new iOS versions might introduce major redesigns? iOS 7, I’m looking at you. Despite annual whispers predicting another big iOS revamp, I feel very confident in saying those days are over. And one recent app debacle...
How To Geek Better compatibility is always a major win.
BBC - Europe Russia says it shot down more than 120 drones overnight, in what would be one of the largest attacks of the war.
How To Geek It still needs some polishing.
The Takeout Bridgerton is a fan-favorite show on Netflix. We tried the Bridgerton Betty Crocker Creme Puff Baking Kit to see if it's really the talk of the ton.
Apple Insider Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo continues to offer insights into the iPhone 17, this time saying that Dynamic Island isn't getting a redesign.Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 ProIt's 2025 which means we're beginning the nine-month march toward the iPhone 17....
InVerse A major fan 'Severance' fan theory just gained way more momentum with a blink-and-you'll-miss-it shot.
Truthout “Once again, ‘freedom of speech’ doesn’t actually mean free speech,” said legislative researcher Allison Chapman.
Lifehacker You can get a free battery replacement, a store credit, or a cash payment.
Kotaku Infinity Nikki can be a pretty cozy, dress-em-up game, but it’s also a gacha through and through. You’ll spend plenty of time farming for materials, crafting items, and leveling up multiple systems. And even the clothes and outfits you acquire can...
Technology Review The AI community is abuzz over DeepSeek R1, a new open-source reasoning model. The model was developed by the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, which claims that R1 matches or even surpasses OpenAI’s ChatGPT o1 on multiple key benchmarks but operates...
The Takeout If you're looking for new ways to riff on an old classic, this breakfast staple is guaranteed to mix up your chicken tender game for a sweet and savory dish.
MacRumors This week's deals-related headliner is focused on Samsung's new lineup of Galaxy S25 smartphones, with as much as $1,250 in savings when you pre-order these devices before their February launch. Otherwise, you can also still find great all-time low...
Apple Insider Long-time Apple executive Kim Vorrath has been moved into the Apple Intelligence team following her successes on projects from Apple Vision Pro to the original iPhone.Apple Intelligence and SiriThe claim that Apple is behind on artificial...
Kotaku In an industry filled to the brim with fast-paced shooters that reward twitchy aiming and rapid movement, it’s refreshing to find titles that take a slower and more methodical approach to warfare. Such is the case with the Sniper Elite franchise,...
9to5 Mac Meta has officially started testing ads on its Threads micro-blogging social network. The company says this is a “small test” for the time being with a handful of different brands across the United States and Japan. more…
Engadget Subaru left open a gaping security flaw that, although patched, lays bare modern vehicles’ myriad privacy issues. Security researchers Sam Curry and Shubham Shah reported their findings (via Wired) about an easily hacked employee web portal. After...
Ars Technica Physicist used interaction graphs to show how pieces attack and defend to analyze 20,000 top matches.
Hack-A-Day With the slow demise of physical media the past years, companies are gradually closing shop on producing everything from the physical media itself to their players and recorders. For Sony …read more
Jalopinik Next time you get pulled over, in between frantically shuffling through the Wendy’s napkins and totally-still-in-date insurance paperwork in your glove box, take a look in your mirror as the cop walks up. You might see them tap your tail light on...
Lifehacker A pot or pan lid is a surprisingly good tool for cleaning couches, carpets, and upholstery.
MacRumors A private account on social media platform X today leaked the final build number for Apple's upcoming iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 updates: 22D61. That is a very slight change compared to the 22D60 build number for the iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 Release...
404 Media This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss Nazis celebrating Elon Musk’s salute, Zuckerberg as a kook, dictating your own threat model...
Truthout Newark Mayor Ras Baraka condemned the warrantless raid, which swept up both undocumented residents and citizens.
BBC - Innovation Australia's internet regulator said X was the only major tech platform which refused its request.
Truthout Teachers fear Trump may use federal funding as a bludgeon to push “uncritical race theory” on K-12 schools and colleges.
Engadget In its year-and-a-half of existence, one of the things that’s set Threads apart from Meta’s other apps is that the service has been entirely free of the advertising that fills up just about every corner of Facebook and Instagram. That’s now about...
MacRumors iOS 18 adoption is on pace with iOS 17 adoption last year, according to iOS 18 adoption statistics provided by Apple. iOS 18 is installed on 76 percent of iPhones introduced in the last four years, while 63 percent of iPads from the last four...
9to5 Mac Apple has shared the first details on user adoption of iOS 18 so far. The company says that iOS 18 is currently installed on 68% of all iPhones and on 76% of iPhones introduced in the last four years. These numbers show that iOS 18 adoption is...
The Geek Games Square Enix has also answered the question of whether or not we’ll need the PlayStation 6 to see the final part of the remake project. Naoki Hamaguchi (the director) and Yoshinori Kitase (the producer) gave an interview to 4Gamer.net, and while...
Den of Geek Nnedi Okorafor has earned her status as a trailblazer in modern science fiction, but her latest work, Death of the Author, is on another level. “Death of the Author is a masterwork of modern speculative fiction, and arguably Nnedi Okorafor’s best...
Engadget As the world turns, so do the console generations. The Nintendo Switch is over seven years old, so it’s due for a refresh. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have been swirling for years, but now we have some signs of life. The company officially revealed...
Jalopinik Nissan and Honda are tying the knot, merging two of Japan’s Big Three to form a singular massive, hulking automaker. Yet it seems that, in the marriage, Honda won’t be playing step-parent to Nissan’s kids — first the company struck Renault from the...
Engadget It's Friday, which means it's once again time for us to venture into the discount mines and dig out a few tech deals worth your attention. This week's roundup includes the lowest price in a year for Crucial's X9 Pro, which we consider the best...
Jalopinik Supersonic air travel has been reserved for military pilots since Concorde went out of service way back in 2003. That’s been changing this week, though, as a fierce storm sweeping the Atlantic Ocean has propelled passenger planes to speeds of over...
Lifehacker I divided my workout to test out my own advice, and I loved it—at first.
MacRumors Apple is making an internal staffing change that it hopes will improve Siri and its artificial intelligence offerings, reports Bloomberg. Kim Vorrath, a 37-year Apple veteran, will join the AI team to work under AI chief John...
The Geek Games The current head of Warner Bros. Games is stepping down and will remain on the board until a replacement is found, making things easier for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). WBD has announced that David Haddad will no longer lead the company’s...
9to5 Mac One rumored change for the iPhone 17 might not come to fruition after all. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today says that the size of the Dynamic Island across the iPhone 17 lineup to be “largely unchanged” compared to the iPhone 16 models. more…
Jalopinik Ten inches of snow fell on New Orleans earlier this week, a staggering total for a city on the Gulf Coast. The last time the Big Easy received this much snow was 1895. Yes, the same year Babe Ruth, J. Edgar Hoover and Buster Keaton were born. A...
Truthout British Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah remains imprisoned in Cairo despite completing his sentence in September.
MacRumors The upcoming iPhone 17 models that Apple plans to release this year will not feature a smaller Dynamic Island, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said today. On social media, he said that he is expecting the size of the Dynamic Island to remain...
The Geek Games The game from Team Ninja and PlatinumGames will be published by Microsoft… and presumably won’t appear on Sony’s console until later. The definitive ninja hack-and-slash franchise returns with Ninja Gaiden 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure...
9to5 Mac Apple Intelligence has arrived, but Siri and Apple’s AI suite of features are nowhere near the level of rivals OpenAI, Anthropic, and others — especially with the absence of an Apple chatbot. For that reason, the company has recruited an internal...
Hack-A-Day This week, Hackaday’s Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos joined forces and Wonder-Twin rings to bring you the latest news, mystery sound, and of course, a big bunch of hacks from …read more
Jalopinik In an announcement straight out of a Stefon skit on Saturday Night Live, a handful of people will get a reservation at COQODAQ in New York City, “one of the country’s buzziest restaurants,” but instead of actually being inside the restaurant,...
Lifehacker Samsung's AI smart ring monitors your health without a subscription and it's hitting a new record low price.
9to5 Mac The is one of the most advanced smartphone gimbals on the market. We’ve had a chance to play with it for a few weeks, and these are five things we really love about the new gimbal. more…
Truthout Experts say it would be hard for Trump to revoke FEMA funding, but Congress could slow down California’s recovery.
Jalopinik For more than a decade, trucking startup Nikola has been trying to break into the long-haul trucking space with next-generation trucks that promise to save operators some big money. What exactly powers these trucks has changed over the years, but...
Ars Technica Blood pressure readings while lying down beat seated readings at predicting heart risks.
Truthout In New York, a “Superfund” law makes fossil fuel firms pay for aid in climate disasters. Could California do the same?
Ars Technica Optimum wasn't ready to comply with law, rejected low-income man's request twice.
The Geek Games Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have not only announced the game, they’ve released it right away so you don’t have to wait. Take on the role of Ryu Hayabusa, a ninja who has inherited the legendary “Dragon Sword” and takes on battles across the world...
Ars Technica Even setting aside Frame Generation, this is a fast, power-hungry $2,000 GPU.