Former astronaut on lunar spacesuits: "I don't think they're great right now"
"These are just the difficulties of designing a spacesuit for the lunar environment."
The best email newsletter software of 2026: Expert tested
I tested the top email newsletter platforms to help you choose the right tool for your business.
US families face ‘impossible choices’ as White House pushes to freeze childcare funding
Childcare workers push back on Trump administration’s ‘ridiculous’ narrative that programs are riddled with fraudUS families are facing “impossible choices” as the Trump administration pushes to freeze federal funds for childcare and family assistance in five states over claims of potentia...
Fraud focus: why is Trump granting clemency to convicted fraudsters?
Pardons come as president and Republicans seem intent on investigating fraud in Democratic-run statesDonald Trump’s mass pardoning of those convicted in connection to the January 6 insurrection raised eyebrows last year, but more recently his pardons have appeared to have a particular focus: to gr...
Microsoft admits Windows 11 update is nuking system drives, albeit there's a 'limited number of reports' of these disasters
Windows 11 runs into another disastrous bug with its latest update — Microsoft admits an 'issue in which devices are failing to boot', worryingly.
Weird Pixel Bug Lets Callers Eavesdrop on Your Private Conversations
A weird Pixel bug lets callers overhear your private conversations through the Take a Message feature instead of recording voicemail. The post Weird Pixel Bug Lets Callers Eavesdrop on Your Private Conversations appeared first on Phandroid.
Termination shock could make the cost of climate damage even higher
Solar geoengineering could halve the economic cost of climate change, but stopping it would cause temperatures to rebound sharply, leading to greater damage than unabated global warming
Sandra Bullock’s The Blind Side co-star Quinton Aaron ‘fighting for life’ in hospital
The actor starred as NFL player Michael Oher in the Oscar-winning film
5 simple Home Assistant questions you were too afraid to ask
From ideal servers to mesh networks.
5 awesome Prime Video movies to watch this week (January 26 - February 1)
Hang out for two 2026 releases, a Mindy Kaling screenplay, and a heist thriller before going bowling with The Dude.
Candidate for Florida Governor Makes GTA 6 Promise
One of the candidates in the ongoing Florida gubernatorial race makes an unexpected GTA 6 promise while on the campaign trail.
If you use Google AI for symptoms, know it cites YouTube a lot
A study of 50,807 German health searches found Google’s AI Overviews cite YouTube more than any other site. The AI also pulls links beyond top results, so quick symptom answers can lean on lower-bar sources. The post If you use Google AI for symptoms, know it cites YouTube a lot appeared first on ...
5 practical ways Google Workspace lets you work with Microsoft Office
What works well when handling Office files in Workspace
Fremantle’s Global Drama & Film Chief Christian Vesper To Exit
Christian Vesper is exiting his role as Fremantle’s CEO of Global Drama and Film. The news brings to an end a ten-year run at the super-indie, during which time he executive-produced shows such as Picnic at Hanging Rock and films including Bugonia and Pillion. Vesper has joined Fremantle from AMC ...
Christian Vesper Steps Down as Fremantle’s Global Drama and Film CEO
Christian Vesper is to step down from his position as Fremantle’s CEO, global drama and film, bringing to a close a decade‑long tenure in which he has played a central role in shaping the company’s global scripted strategy. Vesper, who joined Fremantle in 2016, has been “instrumental in esta...
Nvidia set to supplant Apple as TSMC's top customer, signaling chip industry's 'changing dynamic'
The positional swap will mark a fundamental shift in the semiconductor industry, reflecting Nvidia's growing importance amid the AI infrastructure buildout.
Ashly Burch may not be returning for Life is Strange: Reunion, but "Max and Chloe will always have a special place" in her heart
Ashly Burch, who voiced Chloe Price in the first Life is Strange game, says her character and that of Max Caulfield will "always have a special place" in her heart, despite the actress not returning to the series. Read more
'Leave no one alive': It's Guardians vs the Viltrumites as 'Invincible' season 4 trailer finally gives us a release date (video)
'There will be loss. There will be sacrifice. We must all face judgment for the evils of our past'
Canon 18x50 IS UD all-weather binoculars review
These Canon image-stabilized binoculars can keep up with you stargazing and wildlife spotting, and then some.
The 42 Best Sundance Movies, Definitively Ranked
Over 42 years, the venerable festival has launched indie hits from Reservoir Dogs and Clerks to Past Lives. As Sundance kicks off its 42nd year—and its final Park City, Utah installment—we've ranked the all-time best of the fest.
We Strapped on Exoskeletons and Raced. There’s One Clear Winner
WIRED put the latest consumer exoskeletons from Dnsys and Hypershell in a head-to-head test on a pro athletic track. On your marks …
Crypto Traders Flee to Prediction Bets After $150 Billion Crash
Not long ago, Nikshep Saravanan was deep in the crypto trenches — trading memecoins, reaching out to venture capitalists, and trying to launch a startup for digital creators. By January, he’d dropped it all. These days, he spends hours on prediction markets, tracking odds on everything from spor...
How a Partial Government Shutdown Over ICE Would Impact Immigration Enforcement
Voting against the funding bill may do little to curb ICE in the short term
The Senate Map Shows a Narrow Path For Democrats to Gain Control. Here Are the States to Watch
The biggest wild card for Senate Republicans: Donald Trump's endorsements
Don Lemon is terrible, but what are we to think of those who employed him?
One must question what standards, if any, are being applied to the cushiest, best-paying jobs in media.
What is ‘situational retirement’—and should you give it a try?
As an operative researcher for luxury retail companies, I spent my career grabbing onto one corporate contract after the next, like a tree-swinging retainer monkey. But in a tariff-distressed industry, those contract “branches” grew further and further apart until I was left hanging. Then a coll...
Davos reveals mixed messages on CEO confidence—and new narratives on AI
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received t...
Nylander issues apology for on-camera gesture after Leafs defeat
William Nylander apologized after being caught on camera making an obscene gesture during the Maple Leafs’ loss to the Avalanche, calling it a moment of frustration. The incident occurred while he watched from the stands due to injury. Nylander addressed the matter on Instagram, while the NHL is r...
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Canada for China Trade Deal
President Donald Trump said he would place a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods if Canada becomes a “drop off port” for Chinese exports to the US as the nation attempts to diversify trade away from the US. Tyler Kendall reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
Burnham is right – Starmer’s veto will make the Manchester by-election much harder for Labour
Analysis: The prime minister faced a conundrum – knowing Mr Burnham is the key to stopping Reform in both Manchester seats, David Maddox writes
Strava's finally given Apple Watch users a WorkOutdoors-style feature they've been missing in the Workout app for years
Strava users on Apple Watch can now follow pre-generated routes while recording a workout, just like the native Garmin feature.
How much it really costs to run a dehumidifier, revealed by experts
These versatile machines can also dry laundry at a lower cost than a tumble dryer
Chris Pratt says he gained weight to get more laughs on Parks and Recreation
‘I thought, ‘Maybe this is the niche, maybe this is how I get paid,’’ Marvel star told ‘The Independent’
Tributes pour in across India for revered BBC broadcaster Sir Mark Tully
Sir Mark Tully's cremation was held on Monday in Delhi, where he lived even after leaving the BBC.
EU investigates Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot over explicit images
The AI chatbot was used to remove clothing from images of women and children
Passengers stuck for hours at gate after landing late in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Passengers aboard an already-delayed American Airlines flight were stuck for nearly three hours at a Pennsylvania airport, until after 3 a.m., because of an equipment malfunction and an apparent lack of airline staff to help the passengers off the flight another way. “Th...
A$AP Rocky shares video game-inspired album covers
‘Grand Theft Auto’, ‘Crazy Taxi’ and ‘PaRappa The Rapper’ have all been reworked The post A$AP Rocky shares video game-inspired album covers appeared first on NME.
Moderate Sen. Jacky Rosen urges Noem’s impeachment as Dem fury grows over Minneapolis shooting
Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen is calling for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
H3 failure linked to payload fairing separation anomaly
An H3 launch failure in December may have been caused by an unusual event that led to the satellite separating from the rocket prematurely. The post H3 failure linked to payload fairing separation anomaly appeared first on SpaceNews.
Federal and state officials both claim moral high ground after Alex Pretti shooting
In dueling news conferences, federal and state officials offered starkly different messages Sunday about the immigration crackdown that has swept across Minneapolis and surrounding cities, with both claiming the moral high ground in the wake of another shooting death by federal agents.
Better Buy in 2026: XRP, Dogecoin, or Bitcoin?
Which of these top coins is the best way to play the crypto market this year?
Moscow likely behind wiper attack on Poland’s power grid, experts say
Cyber sleuths believe Sandworm up to its old tricks with a brand-new sabotage toy Russia was probably behind the failed attempts to compromise the systems of Poland's power companies in December, cybersecurity researchers claim.…
Of all the new 2026 robot lawn mowers, these are the 3 I'm most excited to try out
There are plenty of excellent lawbots heading our way in 2026, but these 3 stand out from the crowd.
PS4 Slim transformed into a handheld, powered by a miniaturized motherboard in a 3D-printed case — features a 7-inch OLED screen, HDMI out, and 3-hour battery life
While we wait for Sony to eventually release its next PlayStation handheld alongside the PS6, one fan has already built a portable PS4 featuring full power. The handheld can even function as a normal PS4 with passthrough charging, but the beautiful OLED screen up front ensures you enjoy it on the go...
Lego announces life-size golden retriever puppy set – and you can pre order now
The set has the exact size and proportions of a real puppy
How leaders like Jamie Dimon and Microsoft president Brad Smith are trying to ease employee anxiety about AI
With AI moving from pilot projects to company-wide deployment, leaders say the future of work depends on whether technology is used to empower people or make them expendable.
Make stealing time a crime: How to protect your most valuable resource
I’m always amazed at how easily we give our time to others without thinking, and then are mad later when it was wasted. What exactly did we think was going to happen? That everyone was going to be prepared, productive, and appreciative? Time has become the ultimate luxury—we never have enough ...
EU opens probe into Elon Musk’s Grok over sexual AI deepfakes
The EU on Monday hit Elon Musk’s X with an investigation over AI chatbot Grok’s generation of sexualised deepfake images of women and minors, in the latest step of an international backlash against the tool. Grok faces an outcry after it emerged that users could sexualise images of women and chi...
In defence of awful laptops: how trash hardware can actually improve your life
The memory sucks, the Wi-Fi drops, it’s ridiculously uncomfortable — and I’ve never been more productive.
CISA says critical VMware RCE flaw now actively exploited
CISA has flagged a critical VMware vCenter Server vulnerability as actively exploited and ordered U.S. federal agencies to secure their servers within three weeks. [...]
Al Shabaab kills local chief and teacher in northeast Kenya, police say
NAIROBI, Jan 26 - Somalia's al Shabaab militants killed a local chief and a teacher in Hulugho, a northeastern Kenyan region near the Somali border, Kenyan police said on Monday, adding that security in the area had been reinforced following the attack.
Strava Apple Watch App Gains Route Navigation in Beta
Strava appears to be rolling out full route navigation and mapping to its watchOS app, bringing the long-awaited functionality to runners, hikers, and cyclists with Apple Watch for the first time. The feature, which remains in beta, allows users to select a pre-loaded route, view elevation details, ...
Czechs fundraise over $6 million to buy generators for freezing Ukraine
PRAGUE, Jan 26 - Czechs have collected more than $6 million in just five days in a grassroots fundraising effort to buy generators, heaters and batteries for Ukraine, where hundreds of thousands are freezing in subzero temperatures after Russian attacks on power plants.
An unusual Fed ‘rate check’ triggered a freefall in the U.S. dollar and investors are fleeing into gold
The dollar used to be a safe-haven asset, but as the U.S. become more politically volatile investors are going elsewhere.
Star Wars: Starfighter Writer Rules Out Any Secret Cameos, Insists it Really is Standalone With 'No Legacy Characters'
The writer behind upcoming movie Star Wars: Starfighter has ruled out the chance of any familiar face from the franchise's past making a secret cameo, after a recent report confirmed the film would feature a lightsaber duel.
Police appeal for 'heroic' witness who stepped in to help three women in Camden
Police are appealing for a "heroic" witness to come forward after he stepped in to protect a group of women being harassed in northwest London.
A big British audio brand just launched Bluetooth speakers that give off major JBL vibes — but for way cheaper
Majority launches four new portable speakers with rugged good looks
The EU is probing Grok over its spreading of sexual AI images
The EU is investigating X over the spread of illegal images, including possible child sexual abuse material, generated by Grok on the platform.
What is the difference between whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate?
The best protein powders can be great for conveniently boosting our protein intake, but with an overwhelming number of options on the market it can be really difficult knowing which one to choose. On top of this, it doesn’t exactly help when their packaging displays a myriad of marketing claims ar...
Digital finance forum: AI, data must link ‘digital islands’ to smooth trade finance
The use of technology in trade finance is advancing from digitising existing paperwork to re-engineering entire processes with artificial intelligence and shared data, according to bank executives at the Development & Innovation of AI for Digital Finance forum on Monday in Hong Kong. “When we are ...
Rights group says confirmed Iran protest toll nears 6,000
NGOs tracking the toll have said their task has been impeded by a now 18-day internet shutdown.
Oklahoma man uses old fire truck to keep people warm
Oklahoma man uses old fire truck to keep people warm
Father, 24, arrested after infant daughter dies during their first solo playdate together
Baby Lyla Samuels was “turning blue” when first responders arrived, and later died from her injuries. Her devastated mom says she was “a gift from God, returned to Heaven much too soon”.
Caution ahead of Big Tech earnings means these are the trades to make
Use options to play Meta, Microsoft and Apple says Evercore ISI
Synthesia’s valuation jumps to $4B after $200M raise
London-based AI video startup Synthesia has raised $200 million in a Series E round, nearly doubling its valuation to around $4 billion and cementing its position as one of Europe’s most valuable AI companies. The round was led by Google Ventures, with participation from existing investors, unders...
WhatsApp Subscription Could Let You Remove Ads From Status and Channels
WhatsApp may test subscriptions to remove ads from Status and Channels, reversing its 2016 decision to make the app completely free. The post WhatsApp Subscription Could Let You Remove Ads From Status and Channels appeared first on Phandroid.
Fan-made Banjo-Kazooie PC port out now, includes high framerate, ultrawide monitor, and mod support
Work on Banjo: Recompiled, a PC port of the iconic N64 platformer Banjo-Kazooie, had been advancing in the background for a while now, but no one was expecting a shadow drop. That's happened now, and we're impressed by the full list of features. Read more
Wondering What to Expect for Next Year's Social Security COLA? Here's What History Says Could Be Coming in 2027.
Despite annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), many believe Social Security benefits have lost purchasing power over time.
Shutdown odds soar after second ICE killing
⚡ Plus: 800,000 people without power after major storm
‘They lied to me and destroyed my house’: Thousands left in limbo over botched energy scheme
Victims of the failed energy efficiency scheme tell The Independent how they have been let down
Meet the Nomos II, Baseus’ New 245W Charging Dock
There's also a more compact 160W 5-in-1 version. The post Meet the Nomos II, Baseus’ New 245W Charging Dock appeared first on Phandroid.
Sony XM6 headphones are down to their lowest-ever price on Amazon — save over $60
Sony XM6 headphones drop to their lowest price yet on Amazon, offering elite noise cancellation, premium sound, and 30-hour battery life.
Save up to 25% when you Buy the Official Xbox Wireless Controller!
Get it for much lower than usual. The post Save up to 25% when you Buy the Official Xbox Wireless Controller! appeared first on Phandroid.
This luxury Marrakech riad is the perfect base for shopping in the souks
At Riad Botanica, Daisy Lester finds a serene hideaway with carefully curated design