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Google rekindles relationship with jilted JPEG XL image format
The Register - 14 Jan 2026 00:52
Chromium commit adds support for image decoder after the Big G ditched it a few years back Google has added support for the JPEG XL (JXL) image format to the open source Chromium code base, reversing a decision in 2022 t...
Nuclear Weapons Are Now ESG Compliant
Slashdot - 14 Jan 2026 14:04
The European Union published guidance on December 30 that reclassified nuclear weapons as acceptable investments under its sustainable finance framework, completing a policy change approved in November that narrowed the ...
Never-Before-Seen Linux Malware Is 'Far More Advanced Than Typical'
Slashdot - 14 Jan 2026 13:00
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Researchers have discovered a never-before-seen framework that infects Linux machines with a wide assortment of modules that are notable for the range of advanced ca...
SATELLAI Collar Go Smart GPS Dog Collar
The Gadget Flow - 14 Jan 2026 01:00
SATELLAI Collar Go is a smart GPS dog collar that helps you track your dogs location and daily health in one simple system. Worldwide GPS live tracking: Uses 5 GNSS systems and LTE to show your dogs real-time location in...
Why You Should Never Use Hotel Wi-Fi
BGR - 14 Jan 2026 16:17
Even when you're on vacation, you'll likely want to stay connected wherever you are, but there are good reasons why you shouldn't use hotel Wi-Fi.
Microsoft Fixes 114 Windows Flaws in January 2026 Patch, One Actively Exploited
The Hacker News - 14 Jan 2026 15:08
Microsoft on Tuesday rolled out its first security update for 2026, addressing 114 security flaws, including one vulnerability that it said has been actively exploited in the wild. Of the 114 flaws, eight are rated Criti...
MIT's chip stacking breakthrough could cut energy use in power-hungry AI processes
Live Science - 14 Jan 2026 14:30
Data doesnt have to travel as far or waste as much energy when the memory and logic components are closer together.
Follow SpaceX's Returning Crew-11 Mission Wednesday Night
Universe Today - 14 Jan 2026 13:56
In a historic first, an unspecified medical issue is prompting an early return from the International Space Station on Wednesday night, January 14th. And while the return will be featured live online from undocking to sp...
UK Regulators Open Investigation into Xs Grok Amid Nudify Scandal
PetaPixel - 14 Jan 2026 13:18AI now powers nearly half of all bets, new report finds
ReadWrite - 14 Jan 2026 12:29
A new report looking at sports betting trends, from Kambi, shows that a massive 48% represent bets traded by AI AI now powers nearly half of all bets, new report finds The post AI now powers nearly half of all bets, new ...
Taiwan Endures Greater Cyber Pressure From China
Dark Reading - 14 Jan 2026 02:00
Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan's critical infrastructure - including energy utilities and hospitals -rose 6% in 2025, averaging 2.63 million attacks a day.
Meta Closes Three VR Studios As Part of Its Metaverse Cuts
Slashdot - 14 Jan 2026 01:25
Meta is shutting down three acquired VR studios as part of Reality Labs layoffs and a strategic pivot away from VR content toward AI-powered smart glasses. UploadVR reports: Meta shut down Twisted Pixel Games (Deadpool V...
Congressional hearing highlights militarys reliance on NOAA data
Space News - 14 Jan 2026 00:41
SAN FRANCISCO - A Jan. 13 hearing underscored the importance of ongoing collaboration between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. armed services. U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy witnesses...
Dont keep buying batteries! Get this Energizer Recharge Pro bundle instead
Android Authority - 14 Jan 2026 23:58
Rechargeable batteries save me money, headaches, and trips to the store.
Apple AI research shows how MLLMs understand, generate, search for images
AppleInsider - 14 Jan 2026 23:58
Apple's researchers continue to focus on multimodal LLMs, with studies exploring their use for image generation, understanding, and multi-turn web searches with cropped images.Apple's AI studies explore the use o...
The Solar Opposites Team Has a New Sci-Fi Animated Series Coming
Gizmodo - 14 Jan 2026 23:40
Prime Video's 'Odd Jobs' is set in the dystopian future and comes from Dominic Dierkes and Mike McMahan ('Star Trek: Lower Decks,' 'Rick and Morty').
Best Internet Providers in San Francisco
CNET - 14 Jan 2026 23:35
Sonic is CNET's favorite ISP in San Francisco, but you've got plenty of alternative service providers in the city.
Verizon outage cause: What we know, what we dont
Mashable - 14 Jan 2026 23:30
As Verizon mobile customers reported phones stuck in SOS mode from coast to coast, the mobile provider assured customers it was working on a fix.
Digg is back from the grave (again) and taking on Reddit: How to try the Digg beta
Mashable - 14 Jan 2026 23:24
Digg is back, relaunched by its original founder and the co-founder of its biggest competitor Reddit.
Apple Confirms Final Cut Pro One-Time Purchase Will Continue, But with a Twist
The Mac Observer - 14 Jan 2026 23:21
Apple has confirmed that it will keep selling a one-time-purchase version of Final Cut Pro for Mac for $299.99. However, questions remain about whether this version will receive every new feature in the future. In an int...
US Approves Sale of Nvidia's Advanced AI Chips To China
Slashdot - 14 Jan 2026 23:20
The U.S. has approved limited sales of Nvidia's H200 AI chips to China, the Department of Commerce said on Tuesday. Exports will be allowed to "approved customers" with security safeguards and a 25% U.S. gove...
HP's New USB Gadget Fits An Entire Computer Inside A Keyboard
BGR - 14 Jan 2026 23:17
Today's professionals are always looking for smarter ways to work while on the go. Here's a clever new gadget from HP that fits a computer into a keyboard.