Halo Is Officially Starting A Bold New Chapter
While the Halo franchise has been stuck in a rut for the past few years, 2026 is already off to a promising start for the series moving forward.
‘Vigdís’ Co-Scribes on Staying True to Iceland’s Iconic Former President While Killing Their Darlings
One of five TV shows battling for Göteborg’s coveted Nordic Series Script Award, Iceland’s four-parter “Vigdís,” brings to global screens the inspiring true story of Vigdís Finnbogadóttir who made history in 1980, not only as the small Nordic nation’s first female president but also as...
Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
Nvidia reportedly boosts Vera Rubin performance to ward hyperscalers off AMD Instinct AI accelerators — increased boost clocks and memory bandwidth pushes power demand by 500 watts to 2300 watts
Nvidia has reportedly increased the TDP of premium Rubin processors by 500W to 2.30 kW in a bid to boost clocks, memory bandwidth, and performance per Rubin GPU and per rack.
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Gaming Controller Drops to an All-Time Low While PlayStation DualSense Stays Full Price
It's time to get serious about your game time, and this controller is the perfect thing to do it. The post Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Gaming Controller Drops to an All-Time Low While PlayStation DualSense Stays Full Price appeared first on Kotaku.
Lululemon’s struggles mount, now with backlash against a new line of ‘see-through’ pants
The quality issue raises bigger questions for investors, as Lululemon has prided itself on technical and design prowess.
Can We Stop Dunking on Highguard Before It's Even Out, Please?
Can we stop dunking on Highguard before it's even out, please?
US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in Moscow for pivotal peace talks Thursday
US envoy Steve Witkoff said he and Jared Kushner will travel to Russia on Thursday for talks with President Vladimir Putin on the latest proposals for a peace plan to end the war in Ukraine. “The Russians have invited us to come and that’s a significant statement from them,” Witkoff said in an...
Microsoft admits Outlook might freeze when saving files to OneDrive
January update is the gift that keeps on giving Microsoft's January Windows update has delivered another blow for unsuspecting users – apps including Outlook might freeze when saving files to cloud storage services such as OneDrive or Dropbox.…
Trump's threats force U.S. allies to grapple with a global 'rupture'
President Trump's campaign to take control of Greenland has jolted Washington’s friends from Europe to Canada, now urging each other to accept "the old order is not coming back."
Leonardo da Vinci's legacy lights up the Milan Cortina Olympics with two cauldrons
Two Olympic cauldrons for the Milan Cortina Games will pay homage to Leonardo da Vinci
This tiny Anker charger packs two standout features that make it worth looking at
And it's now more affordable
China asks Taliban to protect its citizens after one killed in Kabul blast
Explosion targeting Chinese restaurant kills at least 7 people and injures nearly a dozen
Budget 2026 income tax: Will GST-style fewer tax slabs be brought under new income tax regime?
Budget 2026 income tax expectations: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman reduce the number of tax slabs under the new income tax regime to ease compliance and reduce confusion for taxpayers? Times of India Online asks tax experts:
Best of British: UK's infosec envoys include Cisco, Palo Alto, and Accenture
Minister unwraps ambassadors of the Software Security Code of Practice Britain's digital economy minister has sent forth a raft of companies as "ambassadors" to help organizations across the land embrace the UK's Software Security Code of Practice.…
The Swiss suicide pod now uses AI to decide who can end their life
Built in 2019 by Philip Nitschke, the Sarco pod – named after the sarcophagus – is a 3D-printed assisted-dying capsule. It works by replacing the oxygen inside the pod with nitrogen. This causes loss of consciousness due to hypoxia, without suffocation sensations, and the person passes away afte...
French Skincare Firm L’Occitane Is Said to Pick Banks for US IPO
L’Occitane Groupe, the skincare retailer that was taken private by its billionaire owner Reinold Geiger in 2024, is weighing an initial public offering in the US as soon as this year, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Best Xiaomi 17 Ultra screen protectors
Keep your Xiaomi 17 Ultra display protected with these best screen protectors. The post Best Xiaomi 17 Ultra screen protectors appeared first on Phandroid.
There Are No Safe Assets But Diversify Anyway, Ermotti Says
Diversification is even more important now for investors, although there are “no safe assets,” according to UBS Group AG boss Sergio Ermotti.
The XREAL One Pro Deal Brings Premium AR Glasses Down to $599
The XREAL One Pro deal drops these AR glasses with X1 chip to $599. Get a 171" virtual display with 3DoF tracking for gaming and productivity. The post The XREAL One Pro Deal Brings Premium AR Glasses Down to $599 appeared first on Phandroid.
Percy Jackson Season 3: Cast, Story & Everything We Know
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 ended with the confirmation of season 3, and here is everything we know about the show’s next instalment.
This Bash redirection trick replaces echo ... | command
The here string is the leaner, more versatile cousin of the here doc.
Latest Solo Leveling Update All But Confirms Anime Return
Solo Leveling's anime is definitely returning, and this new colab proves it.
Enceladus plumes may hold a clear clue to ocean habitability
How can scientists estimate the pH level of Enceladus' subsurface ocean without landing on its surface? This is what a study recently posted to the arXiv preprint server hopes to address as a team of scientists from Japan investigated new methods for sampling the plumes of Enceladus and have provide...
Netanyahu joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Israel will join countries including UAE, Morocco and Belarus on body that US president wants to adopt UN-like role
Bionic LiDAR system achieves beyond-retinal resolution through adaptive focusing
In a recent study, researchers from China have developed a chip-scale LiDAR system that mimics the human eye's foveation by dynamically concentrating high-resolution sensing on regions of interest (ROIs) while maintaining broad awareness across the full field of view.
OpenEvidence, the 'ChatGPT for doctors,' doubles valuation to $12 billion
OpenEvidence, based in Massachusetts, has topped a $12 billion valuation in a funding round led by Thrive and DST.
The 10 best U.S. companies to work for in 2026, according to new Glassdoor report
Employees are prioritizing flexibility and growth opportunities in the workplace, according to Glassdoor's latest report.
'You don’t have endless options': Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warns tariffs are already raising prices
Stockpiling bought consumers some time, but Trump's tariffs are pushing up prices across retail now.
How to clear your Android phone cache (and why you shouldn't wait to do it)
This swift adjustment can immediately improve speed and responsiveness on almost any model - no matter the brand.
Trump’s unhinged Norway letter is a danger to national security
It is for moments like this that the Twenty-Fifth Amendment exists.
Massive News: QuantumScape Enters Its Most Important Year Ever
QuantumScape is approaching a moment that could redefine its future and investor returns, though significant risks remain.
Is Fluor Stock a Millionaire Maker?
Fluor is a construction company that has made an important business overhaul, but is that enough to make it a millionaire-maker stock?
Pep Guardiola says something needs to change at Man City after Bodo/Glimt shock
Manchester City were comfortably beaten by Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday
Note Neighbors Get From Anonymous Passersby Melts Hearts: ‘I’m Crying’
Social media users were moved by the touching note, with one saying: "We should all take a lesson from this."
White Sox return in Luis Robert trade is Ronald Acuña's little brother, Luisangel, and righty pitcher
Chicago made the deal that had been anticipated for a while.
‘All you have is fear’: Democrat Justin Jones hits back at Sean Hannity in wild Fox News interview
Justin Jones brandished a picture of the Ku Klux Klan and compared the White supremacist group to ICE agents
Toby Carvery restaurant facing eviction over felling of ancient oak tree
A Toby Carvery restaurant is facing eviction from its north London site over the partial felling of an oak tree which was believed to be up to 500 years old.
How Sunita Williams’ 600 days in space inspired the world
Sunita Williams, the trailblazing Indian-American astronaut, concluded her extraordinary 27-year journey with NASA, where she spent an astonishing 600 plus days in the cosmos. Her last mission, a spontaneous 286-day residency aboard the International Space Station, not only extended her time in spac...
Avengers: Doomsday's action will 'eclipse everything else Marvel has ever done', insider says — and details about its first scene seem to have leaked online
Fresh details about Avengers: Doomsday's reportedly action-heavy opening appear to have leaked online.
J&J expects to hit $100 billion in revenue next year after new strategy pays off
Johnson & Johnson sees revenue grow 9% in the fourth quarter, amid strength in its cancer drugs.
Starmer says he ‘will not yield’ to Trump pressure over Greenland
In his most hostile language yet, the prime minister said the future of Greenland should be decided by Denmark and Greenland
Dangerous Cold Intensifies With New Arctic Blast on the Way
The brutal winter wallop is not letting up with a slew of emergencies across the country from rising hospitalizations to rescue missions. In Michigan, health officials say emergency room visits for “cold related illness” are up 50%. With temperatures already bitterly cold, the next blast of even...
RMDs in 2026: Should You Take Yours Now or Wait Until Later This Year?
The decision largely comes down to your risk tolerance.
No One Prepared for One Man’s Method for Packing Suitcase: ‘Wild’
Social-media users were intrigued by the man's unconventional packing system, with one asking: "Why didn't I think of that?"
NASA to end support for planetary science groups
NASA is ending financial support for several planetary science groups as part of a broader drawdown of the agency’s advisory structure. The post NASA to end support for planetary science groups appeared first on SpaceNews.
Syria : Did Washington "abandon" the Kurds?
Syria's government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces agreed a new ceasefire on January 20 as Washington said the SDF's purpose in fighting Islamic State group jihadists was largely over. The announcement came after the army sent reinforcements to the Kurds' province stronghold in the nort...
Prince Harry Says the Palace Stopped Him Complaining About the Mail
Prince Harry told a U.K. court "I wouldn't have been allowed to complain about" intrusive tabloid stories due to palace policy.
Mets fans wake up to amazing news about trade for $20 million center fielder
What a fun piece of info to get on your phone in the morning.
Owner Hears Bath Water Running, Shock Over What Golden Retriever Is Doing
"Don’t yell at him," commented one social-media viewer, and another chimed in: "You’re having a GREAT day!"
EU lawmakers vote to launch legal challenge to Mercosur trade deal
BRUSSELS, Jan 21 - EU lawmakers voted on Wednesday to challenge the European Union's contentious free trade agreement with South America in the bloc's top court, a move that could delay the deal by two years and potentially derail it.
Almost 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super-rich | First Thing
Mark Ruffalo, Brian Eno and Abigail Disney sign letter timed to coincide with World Economic Forum in Davos. Plus, what if this was the year we finally learned to rest?Good morning.Almost 400 millionaires and billionaires from 24 countries are calling on global leaders to increase taxes on the super...
If you're tired of fighting with your mouse cursor across acres of multi-monitor screen space, Microsoft's latest PowerToys update has it all wrapped up for you
To the top, to the bottom, to the left, to the right.
Olympic visitors to Milan get a rare chance to glimpse restoration of a long-hidden Leonardo gem
In honor of the Milan Cortina Olympics, Milan cultural officials are for a brief time only allowing visitors access to a long-hidden wall and ceiling painting by Leonardo da Vinci while restoration work is underway.
New ceasefire reached between Syria's military and Kurdish-led forces
After clashes resumed between Syria's military and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces a new ceasefire agreement was reached on January 20. Syria's government said it will give the SDF four days to establish an integration plan for Hasakahh province or risk state forces entering the area. This ...
The Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Switch 2 version is better than I expected — it isn’t flawless, but the game is still absolutely brilliant
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is incredible, and while the Nintendo Switch 2 version is a step down, I still love it.
Taylor Swift, Jenny Slate & Jenny Slate: 7 Shocking Revelations From The Unsealed It Ends With Us Texts
Unsealed court documents reveal explosive texts and testimony from stars involved in the It Ends With Us legal battle, including Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, and Jenny Slate.
AI therapy chatbots draw new oversight as suicides raise alarm
States are passing laws to prevent artificially intelligent chatbots, such as ChatGPT, from being able to offer mental health advice to young users, following a trend of people harming themselves after seeking therapy from the AI programs.
Stool tests and diet patterns help predict risk of IBD flare-ups
Regular stool tests already used in NHS care, combined with dietary information, could help identify people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at higher risk of relapse, a major study appearing in the journal Gut suggests.
This $30 keychain accessory is way more useful than half the gadgets I tested last year
Nomad's ChargeKey V2 offers all the benefits of the previous model, now with faster charging and transfer speeds and an unbeatable price.