The shift key trick to quickly restart Windows 95 wasn't a placebo, it was a neat little system to avoid a full PC reboot
One of Microsoft's veteran software engineers explains the full 'secret sauce'.
Netflix wins Warner Bros board support over Paramount with amended all-cash offer
Netflix switched to an all-cash offer for Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming businesses with unanimous support from the HBO owner’s board without increasing the US$82.7 billion price, in an effort to close the door on rival Paramount’s efforts. Both Netflix and studio operator Par...
US speaker Mike Johnson says UK and US can work through differences in speech to MPs – video
The US House speaker, Mike Johnson, said on Tuesday he was confident that Britain and the US would work through differences on Greenland that threaten to upend bilateral ties. Johnson's visit to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence from British rule comes at an awkward time for transatlanti...
Billie Eilish Blasts ICE Minnesota Operation While Accepting MLK Jr. Environmental Justice Award: ‘We’re Seeing Our Neighbors Being Kidnapped’
The singer told the audience on Saturday's event that it's "really hard to celebrate that when we no longer feel safe in our own homes or in our streets."
Prince Harry targeted for standing up to UK newspaper, his lawyer says
LONDON, Jan 20 - Prince Harry suffered a sustained campaign of attacks for standing up to Britain's powerful Daily Mail over intrusion into his private life, his lawyer told a court on Tuesday where he and others are suing the paper's publisher.
Mariners chasing 2 sluggers as additional offseason moves
Seattle's work isn't done yet.
I tested the Nutribullet Flex portable blender: a lightweight, convenient companion for smoothies on the go
A compact blender that delivers silky, tasty smoothies and blended drinks at an affordable price
Warriors' Title Chances Take Major Blow As Jimmy Butler Tears ACL
Jimmy Butler tore his ACL in the Warriors' win, ending his season and casting doubt over their playoff hopes and his future.
The common vaccine that could slow down ageing
A new study has found the shingles vaccine could reduce inflammation and keep people biologically younger
Dreame just launched its best-ever robot vacuum — here are 3 ways the X60 improves on its predecessor
From its streamlined look to its improved threshold-climbing abilities, this is a formidable new flagship from Dreame.
WD_Black 1TB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Drops to $0.15 per GB With Its First Discount of the Year
If you have too many games and not enough space, consider this card. The post WD_Black 1TB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Drops to $0.15 per GB With Its First Discount of the Year appeared first on Kotaku.
Joint venture: Sony cedes Bravia TV control to TCL; new entity to start in April 2027
Sony is partnering with Chinese rival TCL Electronics, ceding majority control of its iconic Bravia TV brand. In a new joint venture, Sony will hold a 49% stake, while TCL takes 51%, to manage global TV and home audio operations.
This Infrastructure Stock Could Turn $1,000 Into $25,642
Brookfield Infrastructure could continue producing high-octane total returns.
Poland Considers Ban on Chinese-Made Cars Entering Its Military Bases
Poland may ban Chinese-made cars from entering military facilities in an effort to protect its security, according to a deputy defense minister.
Stephen Graham has already lost his Golden Globe award
The actor recently celebrated his first win for 'Adolescence' The post Stephen Graham has already lost his Golden Globe award appeared first on NME.
The Disney+ and Hulu bundle is on sale for $10 for one month
You have the best chance to save on streaming services during the holiday shopping season, but throughout the year, the occasional deal pops up that's worth considering. Case in point: this new Disney+ deal. New and eligible returning subscribers can sign up for the Disney+ Hulu bundle (with ads) fo...
'From bad to worse' | Sixers suffer crazy run-out in BBL
Sydney Sixers batter Sean Abbott suffered an unfortunate run-out in their Big Bash League game against the Perth Scorchers.
Jimmy Butler named Reserve Cup captain — then reportedly suffers ACL injury
A major sports announcement and a sudden injury collided for the Warriors star in the same day.
Wall Street’s Calm Shattered by Greenland and Japan Shocks
For weeks, the talk on Wall Street was how markets have been unusually subdued at the start of the year. But with a clash over Greenland throwing the European and American alliance in disarray and Japanese bonds plunging, the calm is breaking.
What a Linux root user can do - and 8 ways you should absolutely never use it
Remember, sudo is your friend.
James Webb catches an exoplanet losing its atmosphere in real time
Astronomers have captured the most dramatic view yet of a planet losing its atmosphere, watching the ultra-hot gas giant WASP-121b for an entire orbit with the James Webb Space Telescope. Instead of a single stream of escaping gas, the planet is wrapped in two colossal helium tails—one trailing be...
Avengers: Doomsday's Hulk Reveal Just Made Spider-Man: Brand New Day Way More Important
The latest reveal about Avengers: Doomsday makes the Hulk's role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day even more important than it seemed to be before.
After 2 Years, Landman’s Real Story Has Finally Begun
The real story of Landman has finally begun, with the end of season 2 confirming the show is becoming what it was always meant to be.
2025 Honored Terry Pratchett's Best Book with a Major Literary First
Last year, Terry Pratchett's Night Watch received a significant honor, striking back at the literary snobbery the author faced earlier in his career.
Redmagic 11 Pro: A Gaming Phone with Liquid Cooling That Won’t Break the Bank
The Redmagic 11 Pro brings liquid cooling to gaming phones with a massive 7,500mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The post Redmagic 11 Pro: A Gaming Phone with Liquid Cooling That Won’t Break the Bank appeared first on Phandroid.
Naomi Osaka shuts down the Australian Open with her show-stopping outfit
Naomi Osaka had the world talking for her appearance at the Australian Open—and not just for her tennis performance.
Here’s every ‘Star Wars’ TV series and film in the works
From ‘The Acolyte’ to Patty Jenkins’ ‘Rogue Squadron’ The post Here’s every ‘Star Wars’ TV series and film in the works appeared first on NME.
Not a Subaru: the Japanese midsize SUV built for real adventures
It is better and even more capable for 2026.
Anthropic quietly fixed flaws in its Git MCP server that allowed for remote code execution
Prompt injection for the win Anthropic has fixed three bugs in its official Git MCP server that researchers say can be chained with other MCP tools to remotely execute malicious code or overwrite files via prompt injection.…
Dummy Defense Roblox Codes List
Unlock free Bricks in Roblox's Dummy Defense with our updated list of working codes. Redeem now before they expire!
I used Google Keep wrong for months, here's the setup that finally stuck
The zero-clutter Google Keep setup
Quiz: Can You Name All 10 of These Best Picture Winners?
Think you know Oscar history? Take this quiz and see if you can get all 10 Best Picture winners right.
Global societies unite to address environmental threats to heart health
The world's leading cardiovascular societies, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and the World Heart Federation (WHF) have issued the first ever joint statement calling for urgent action to address environmental stressor...
Gaia data release reveals four substructures in open cluster NGC 752
By analyzing the data from ESA's Gaia satellite, Chinese astronomers have investigated the structure of a nearby open cluster known as NGC 752. The new study identified four substructures and delivered evidence for mass segregation in this cluster. The findings were presented Jan. 12 on the arXiv pr...
Christmas 2025 Was the Biggest Streaming Day Ever in the United States, Says Nielsen
The month of December also marked another all-time high for streaming usage.
Adobe Pledges $10M to Film and TV Fund, Partners With Amelia Dimoldenberg
The software company is launching new partnerships with organizations including Dimoldenberg's Dimz Inc. Academy and Rideback RISE.
Christmas Day 2025 Shatters Streaming Record With 55.1 Billion Viewing Minutes
"Stranger Things" and NFL games on Netflix and Prime Video helped lift the category to an overall record 47.5% share of TV viewership for December The post Christmas Day 2025 Shatters Streaming Record With 55.1 Billion Viewing Minutes appeared first on TheWrap.
Dolphins' Jeff Hafley Could Target Familiar Face to Replace Tua Tagovailoa
The Dolphins could potentially go after quarterback Malik Willis in free agency, replacing former franchise QB Tua Tagovailoa.
James Webb Space Telescope discovers young galaxies age rapidly: 'It's like seeing 2-year-old children act like teenagers'
"The knowledge of these will ultimately help us understand the formation of the first stars and planets and how our own Milky Way came into being."
A New Era for Pitchfork: Introducing Reader Scores and Commenting
After 30 years, we’re expanding the role readers have in our music criticism and giving you full access to the reviews archive
How to Rate Albums Using the Pitchfork Score
A public guide to evaluating music using our 101-point scale
The UK is mulling an Australia-like social media ban for users under 16
The UK government has announced a consultation, asking people for their feedback on whether to introduce a social media ban for children under 16 years old. It would also explore how to enforce that limit, how to limit tech companies from being able to access children’s data and how to limit “in...
California wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy linked to autism risk in children
Pregnant women's exposure to wildfire smoke — particularly in the third trimester — may increase the risk of autism in their children, according to new research.
The Movement: GOP rebels showcase party shift on labor issues
When a handful of House Republicans sank a slate of GOP labor bills last week, it not only marked an embarrassing blow to GOP leadership, but showcased the populist and pro-union sentiment that’s shaking up the orthodoxy of national Republican politics. The upshot is that the pro-union shift in th...
A progressive agenda risks the Democrats’ opportunity
A progressive agenda would severely damage a tremendous opportunity to come back from the political wilderness.
Joshua's driver in fatal car crash has trial adjourned
The trial of the driver involved in the fatal accident that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two of his team has been adjourned until next month.
'This is unheard of!' Did the Bills fire the wrong man?
The craziness of the NFL coaching cycle continued this week with the Buffalo Bills firing head coach Sean McDermott after nine years at the helm. I must admit I was totally surprised by this one.
Why Everyone Should Still Use an RSS Reader in 2026
Don't miss anything—and escape the algorithm at the same time.
Jamaica bobsleigh team qualifies for Winter Olympics with former British athlete
The Jamaican bobsleigh team have qualified three sleds for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, to continue the country's legacy in the sport that helped inspire a Disney movie.
Hopes fade in fourth day of search for dozens missing in Karachi shopping plaza fire
Hopes of finding survivors of a Karachi shopping plaza fire have faded
Netflix Boosts Bridge Loan for Warner Bros. Deal to $42 Billion
Netflix Inc. has lined up more debt from Wall Street banks to help finance its amended, all-cash agreement to buy Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.’s studio and streaming business.
US supreme court set to release more rulings as Trump tariffs decision looms – live
Unclear if court will publish much-anticipated ruling on the legality of Trump’s tariffs as US president doubles down on Greenland threatsHawaii, which has some of the strictest gun laws in the United States, will see its regulations challenged before the supreme court on Tuesday.The court will co...
Carson Beck ends with complicated college legacy at Miami, Georgia
He was usually in position to win.
Nicola Peltz reluctant to pose for Beckham family red carpet photo in resurfaced footage
Nicola Peltz was pulled into posing for a picture at the Beckham premiere in footage that has resurfaced after Brooklyn Beckham issued a statement on the ongoing family feud, claiming that his “controlling” parents have been trying to ruin his relationship.
Halo On PS5: "We Want To Bring Players Back Together," Microsoft Says About Remake
For the first time in series history, the Halo franchise will be playable on PlayStation this year with the release of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Executive producer Damon Conn said in an interview that Microsoft's goal is to "bring players back together.""There are people who have never been exposed to...
Saudi state TV says King Salman chairs cabinet days after leaving hospital
DUBAI, Jan 20 - Saudi Arabia's 90-year-old King Salman chaired in person a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Saudi state TV reported, days after he left hospital where he was undergoing medical tests.
Never a dull moment in Trump 2.0: Tariffs, airstrikes & year that kept world on edge
Donald Trump's second term has been a whirlwind of activity. He has commanded global attention through bold policies and a 'America First' approach. Tariffs, military actions, and ambitious territorial proposals have reshaped international relations. His administration has also implemented strict im...
Trump Ready for an 'Interesting Davos', Japanese Bond Meltdown | The Opening Trade 01/20/2026
President Donald Trump said he will meet with several parties over his ambition to take control of Greenland during the upcoming World Economic Forum. The US leader also unleashed fresh social media attacks against European allies and threatened crushing tariffs on French wine, underlining the stake...
Welcome to the ‘AI slop’ security crisis – these 198 iOS apps were found leaking private chats and user locations
Apps with over 20 million users have exposed 380 million private chat messages into the wild, research shows.
Trump reveals Macron message: ‘I do not understand what you are doing on Greenland’
President Trump early Tuesday revealed a message from French President Emmanuel Macron tied to Trump’s push to acquire Greenland. “My friend, we are totally in line on Syria, we can do great things on Iran. I do not understand what you are doing on Greenland,” Macron said, according to a scree...
Indiana Loses Coach Immediately After Winning National Championship
While Indiana was celebrating its national title, one of its assistant coaches was finalizing a deal to accept a job in the SEC.
How to Layer Like a Pro at Fashion Week
The street style in Milan suggests there’s never been a better time to wear two jackets at once.
Saudi Bond Borrowing Exceeds $20 Billion to Hit January Record
Saudi Arabia sold more than $20 billion of international bonds since the start of the year, a record for a January as companies and banks join government fund raising.
Netflix amends Warner Bros. Discovery offer to all-cash
Netflix has agreed to pay $27.75 per WBD share to acquire the company's studio and streaming assets.
Cold temperatures won’t make you sick. Here’s what will
Modern research shows that the connection between cold weather and illness is nuanced
Secret gagging order should not have been used to cover up Afghan data breach, Sir Ben Wallace says
Sir Ben Wallace said he was surprised that MPs on the defence committee were not informed about the Afghan data breach
Project Ava is an AI gaming coach that also runs your day
Razer’s Project Ava is a 5.5-inch hologram desk companion that mixes daily planning with live gaming coaching, powered in demos by xAI’s Grok. It’s targeting the second half of 2026, with a refundable $20 US reservation. The post Project Ava is an AI gaming coach that also runs your day appear...
Grab $420 off this prebuilt gaming PC with an RTX 5070, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 2TB storage — Ryzen-equipped MSI machine costs $1,549 and is perfect for 1440p gaming
Save 21% on the list price for this MSI Codex Z2 gaming PC, fitted with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, AMD Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD, all for just $1,579.
Wales reveal Six Nations squad amid more off-field uncertainty
Veteran prop Tomas Francis has been recalled to a group containing two uncapped players
The unexpected GOP rebels: These Republicans have had enough of Trump after one year and are standing up to him
From two Kentucky libertarians to one of his loudest supporters to a retiring senator ‘sick of stupid’ to a swing district Republican, Eric Garcia writes about the few Republicans willing to stand up to the president
Your KDE Plasma desktop is about to get a huge upgrade with 6.6 - what's inside
The new KDE Plasma 6.6 release brings faster performance, stronger security, deeper customization, and more.
More than 100 vehicles involved in Michigan crash as snowstorm moves across US
Driver said he could barely see the cars in front of him and heard ‘bangs and booms’ behind him More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off the interstate in Michigan on Monday as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state.The massive pileup prompted the Michigan state pol...
Hong Kong promotes ‘responsible and sustainable’ digital asset regime at Davos
Hong Kong’s finance chief has promoted the city’s regulatory regime for digital assets as “responsible and sustainable” at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos. Delivering opening remarks at a closed-door workshop on Tuesday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said finance and technolog...
"Mastermind" of Minnesota's biggest fraud scheme speaks out
In an exclusive interview from her jail cell, Aimee Bock defended her conduct in Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud case, but admitted regrets.
Australia Passes Tighter Gun Control Laws, Weeks After Bondi Massacre
Critics said the government had rushed the legislation, along with a bill targeting hate speech, in the wake of the mass shooting in Sydney.
'He's the real deal!' | What could Chelsea expect from Jacquet?
Julien Laurens tells Chelsea fans what 20-year-old Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet could bring to the side should they complete a move.
Netflix Raises Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Amid Paramount Lawsuit
Netflix has just upped the ante as they have changed their offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery and its properties after Paramount's lawsuit.
