Engadget - 12 Jan 2026 13:00

To comply with Australia's under-16 social media ban, Meta said on Medium that it has shut down nearly 550,00 accounts. That number includes 330,000 Instagram, 173,000 Facebook and 40,000 Threads accounts deemed to b...
Engadget - 12 Jan 2026 12:00

The UKs media regulator has opened a formal investigation into X under the Online Safety Act. "There have been deeply concerning reports of the Grok AI chatbot account on X being used to create and share undressed im...
Engadget - 12 Jan 2026 23:48

Computer brand Framework has hiked the prices on RAM for its Desktop systems and Mainframes in response to rising costs with its suppliers. Compared with when the Desktops were announced, the 32GB and 64GB options each c...
Ars Technica - 12 Jan 2026 22:49

WBD calls Paramount's lawsuit "meritless" and its offer deficient.
Gizmodo - 12 Jan 2026 22:45

AI infrastructure will provides Meta with a "strategic advantage," Zuckerberg said. He once said almost the exact same thing about the metaverse.
Gizmodo - 12 Jan 2026 22:45

The incredible 'Star Wars' show has been largely snubbed this award season, but one of its stars hasn't.
Gizmodo - 12 Jan 2026 22:30

The Crew-11 mission is coming to an early end so that one of its members can receive medical attention back on Earth.
Ars Technica - 12 Jan 2026 22:27

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Gizmodo - 12 Jan 2026 22:15

"[It's] extremely hurtful, frankly, and I think we've done a lot of damage," he said.
Gizmodo - 12 Jan 2026 22:00

The simple app is now the top paid app on Chinas Apple App Store and has reached the sixth spot in the U.S.
Gizmodo - 12 Jan 2026 21:55

"The content which has circulated on X is vile," the UK technology secretary Liz Kendall said Monday.
Engadget - 12 Jan 2026 21:47

Now that the winter holidays are well and truly past, now's the perfect time to take stock of your tech setup. If you were gifted (or gifted yourself) some new gear in December, make sure that you've got the prop...
Gizmodo - 12 Jan 2026 21:45

Less than two dozen cases of extremely early-onset frontotemporal dementia have been documented worldwide.
Slash Gear - 12 Jan 2026 21:45

Submarines are a vital part of the United States Navy, but there is one in particular that stayed at sea for 727 days. Here's what you need to know.
Gizmodo - 12 Jan 2026 21:30

CES 2026 showed us the useless humanoid robots are nowhere close to doing your robot chores.
Slash Gear - 12 Jan 2026 21:30

Utility in a toolbox is king, but not all tools are meant to be stored in a toolbox. Find another spot for these 12 tools.
The Gadget Flow - 12 Jan 2026 21:00

Meet the Laifen Mini High-Speed Hair Dryer, a compact dryer designed for fast drying, easy travel, and gentle everyday styling. Travel-ready compact size: The Mini is 33% smaller and 27% lighter than previous models so i...
Engadget - 12 Jan 2026 20:55

We learned last March that Lego and Pokémon would be joining forces and the first results of their partnership are here. Pre-orders for all three kits are open now, with an expected ship date of February 27. As one migh...
Slash Gear - 12 Jan 2026 20:49

In January 2026, GM reported a $6 billion loss as a result of its EV plans. This comes on top of $1.6 billion losses reported in October 2025.
Gizmodo - 12 Jan 2026 20:45

There's a new spotlight on crypto that's used to avoid sanctions after the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Gizmodo - 12 Jan 2026 20:20

And they've proposed two "kind of crazy" ideas for how it got there.
Slash Gear - 12 Jan 2026 20:15

Although not the oldest nameplate in the world, this American car has a long and distinguished history dating back nearly a century.