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Follow UpDigg shuts down two months after return: 9to5MacX warned over potential US sanction breaches: EngadgetMacBook Neo keyboard is individually replaceable: MacRumorsMicrosoft Authenticator to block rooted/jailbroken phones: The RegisterNewsApple cuts App Store commissions in China: The RegisterMeta killing end-to-end encryption in Instagram DMs: EngadgetClaude can now generate charts and diagrams: EngadgetKTC 27-Inch 5K Monitor: AmazonMediaAmazon Prime Video ad-tier losing 4K support: Ars TechnicaThe Pitt: Rotten TomatoesPredator: Badlands: Rotten TomatoesMain ShowApple announces 50th anniversary celebrations: 9to5MacApp & Thing of the WeekApp: Channel SurferThing: OS MapsContact@g5maniac@mastodon.scot@_cjp@mastodon.social

NewsNothing Phone 4a Pro hands-on: EngadgetGoogle's developer verification and Android's open legacy: Ars TechnicaLenovo shows off modular snap-together laptop: The RegisterMotorola Razr Fold hands-on at MWC 2026: EngadgetMedia & GamesQuantum of Solace: Rotten TomatoesRyan Coogler's X-Files reboot greenlit at Hulu: EngadgetSlay the Spire 2 out in early access: Rock Paper ShotgunValve still planning Steam Machine for 2026: The VergeApple promoting Mac gaming at GDC: 9to5MacMain Show: Apple's Spring RevealsiPhone 17e: Apple | 9to5MaciPad Air (M4): Apple | Six ColorsStudio Display & Studio Display XDR: Apple | EngadgetMacBook Air M5: Apple | EngadgetMacBook Pro (M5 Pro/Max): Apple | 9to5MacMacBook Neo: Apple | EngadgetApp & Thing of the WeekApp: Slay the Spire 2Thing: Harry Potter Full Cast Audible Book

Follow UpMicrosoft to auto-launch Copilot in Edge: The RegisterTim Cook confirms a week of Apple product reveals: EngadgetGoogle's Nano Banana 2 is a faster version of Nano Banana Pro: EngadgetApple age verification in iOS 26.4 beta 2: 9to5Mac1Password announces big price increases: 9to5MacNewsWhite House orders purge of Anthropic from government: The RegisterNew AirSnitch attack bypasses Wi-Fi encryption: Ars TechnicaApple Maps adds detailed F1 experience: 9to5MacCould a vaccine prevent dementia? Shingles shot data: Ars TechnicaSamsung reveals Galaxy S26 lineup: Ars TechnicaMedia & GamesMotoGP is back: MotoGP.comThe Internet Was Weeks Away From Disaster: YouTubeArgo: Rotten TomatoesDrive to Survive (Series 8): Rotten TomatoesSugar: Rotten TomatoesApp Store gaming revenue hits $52.5B: 9to5MacMain ShowSix Colors 2025 Apple Report Card: Six ColorsApp & Thing of the WeekApp: JoplinThing: Ubiquiti UniFi Travel Router

Follow Up OpenAI will reportedly release an AI-powered smart speaker in 2027https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-will-reportedly-release-an-ai-powered-smart-speaker-in-2027-173344866.html?src=rssLeaked email proves Ring intended to use surveillance feature for peoplehttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/19/leaked-email-proves-ring-intended-to-use-surveillance-feature-for-people/Early demo reveals how CarPlay handles video in iOS 26.4, including Apple TV apphttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/18/early-demo-reveals-how-carplay-handles-video-in-ios-26-4-including-apple-tv-ui/ News Fury over Discord’s age checks explodes after shady Persona test in UKhttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/02/discord-and-persona-end-partnership-after-shady-uk-age-test-sparks-outcry/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=socialhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/good-news-uk-discord-users-were-part-of-a-peter-thiel-linked-data-collection-experimentUS website 'freedom.gov' will allow Europeans to view hate speech and other blocked contenthttps://www.engadget.com/big-tech/us-website-freedomgov-will-allow-europeans-to-view-hate-speech-and-other-blocked-content-130000014.html?src=rssRussia's recent blocking of Telegram is reportedly disrupting its military operations in Ukrainehttps://www.engadget.com/social-media/russias-recent-blocking-of-telegram-is-reportedly-disrupting-its-military-operations-in-ukraine-135250159.html?src=rss The iPhone 17 Pro Max is being traded in more than any other phone, just four months after launch. But why?https://www.stuff.tv/news/the-iphone-17-pro-max-is-being-traded-in-more-than-any-other-phone-just-four-months-after-launch-but-why/ Apple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/02/apple-introduces-a-new-video-podcast-experience-on-apple-podcasts/Car CornerTesla slashes Cybertruck prices as it tries to move (unpainted) metalhttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/02/tesla-slashes-cybertruck-prices-as-it-tries-to-move-unpainted-metal/ MediaCasino Royalehttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/casino_royaleThe Rookiehttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_rookie A Knight of the Seven Kingdomshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/a_knight_of_the_seven_kingdomsA Few Good Menhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/few_good_men#reviewsThe Martianhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_martianGamesSlay the Spire 2 locks in its early March early access release date, and will deliver a four player co-op modehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/slay-the-spire-2-locks-in-its-early-march-early-access-release-date-and-will-deliver-a-four-player-co-op-mode Unreal Tournament 2004 is now grabbable for free and optimised for modern PCs, thanks to dedicated fans https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/unreal-tournament-2004-is-now-grabbable-for-free-and-optimised-for-modern-pcs-thanks-to-dedicated-fansStar Trek Voyager Across the Unknownhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2643390/Star_Trek_Voyager__Across_the_Unknown/ Main ShowApple's next event is set for March 4https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/apples-next-event-is-set-for-march-4-145931890.html?src=rssApple's Low-Cost Colorful MacBook: All the Rumorshttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/20/low-cost-macbook-latest-rumors/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodonmacOS 26.3 references two new Studio Display models, per reporthttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/20/macos-26-3-references-two-new-studio-display-models-per-report/App of the Week Principality Stadium<p data-rte-preserve-empty="tr...

Follow Up DIY PC maker Framework has needed monthly price hikes to navigate the RAM shortage https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/02/frameworks-ram-prices-climbing-on-a-monthly-cadence-with-more-hikes-to-come/ Apple Creator Studio AI usage limits seem dramatically lower than promisedhttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/12/apple-creator-studio-ai-usage-limits-seem-dramatically-lower-than-promised/ Doctors told to give Palantir's NHS data platform the cold shoulderhttps://www.theregister.com/2026/02/11/bma_palantir_nhs/News Ring calls off partnership with police surveillance provider Flock Safetyhttps://www.engadget.com/home/ring-calls-off-partnership-with-police-surveillance-provider-flock-safety-031717605.html?src=rss AI agent seemingly tries to shame open source developer for rejected pull requesthttps://www.theregister.com/2026/02/12/ai_bot_developer_rejected_pull_request/ Tim Cook Faces FTC Warning Over Apple News Curation https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/12/tim-cook-faces-ftc-warning-apple-news/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval after 88 years https://thehill.com/homenews/media/5733236-gallup-stops-presidential-approval-ratings-polls/ The UK government isn't spending much taxpayer cash on Xhttps://www.theregister.com/2026/02/12/uk_government_x_spend/Kuzu database company joins Apple’s list of recent acquisitionsKuzu database company joins Apple’s list of recent acquisitionshttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/11/kuzu-database-company-joins-apples-list-of-recent-acquisitions/ Car CornerIve and Newson bring old-school charm to Ferrari’s first EV interior https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/02/ive-and-newson-bring-old-school-charm-to-ferraris-first-ev-interior/ BMW and special toolshttps://mastodon.social/@iFixit/116040257101330977 MediaApple is officially working on a sequel to F1: The Moviehttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/11/apple-is-officially-working-on-a-sequel-to-f1-the-movie/ Die Another Dayhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/die_another_day The Holdovershttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_holdovers#reviewsSugarhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/sugar_2024 GamesPeter Molyneux plays the hits in an in-depth-but-not-too-in-depth gameplay trailer for Masters of Albion https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/peter-molyneux-plays-the-hits-in-an-in-depth-but-not-too-in-depth-gameplay-trailer-for-masters-of-albion XCOM2 is 10https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/xcom-2-is-10-years-old-and-2k-is-celebrating-with-a-free-weekend-and-a-95-percent-discount-on-firaxis-masterful-sequel/ Main ShowApple releases iOS 26.3 for iPhone, here’s what’s newhttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/11/apple-releases-ios-26-3-for-iphone-heres-whats-new/ (spoiler: nothing)Apple's Siri relaunch is reportedly behind schedulehttps://www.engadget.com/mobile/apples-siri-relaunch-is-reportedly-behind-schedule-125347471.html?src=rss App of the Week Autotraderhttps://www.autotrader.co.uk/ https://regplate.lukabratzee.co.uk/mot-history Thing of the Week James Cordon's: May I Have Your Attention Please?https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/May-I-Have-Your-mAttention-Please-Audiobook/B005OCXQI2?ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=7e7340a8-8768-4798-a0ce-83f879c09110&pf_rd_r=SZDWBF23EQSJ344B0AS5&plink=m1wVoqUdhr...

Follow Up Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone is apparently still coming, but it’ll be uglier and more expensivehttps://www.theverge.com/gadgets/875190/trump-phone-t1-first-look-design-interview-eric-thomas-don-hendrickson https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/trump-mobiles-t1-phone-is-apparently-still-coming-but-itll-be-uglier-and-more-expensive-190626835.html?src=rss Would you let ChatGPT wire a plug?https://nomenloony.com/@nomenloony/116019280517956996 A ‘deeply distraught’ Tim Cook pledges to lobby Washington on immigration: reporthttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/05/a-deeply-distraught-tim-cook-pledges-to-lobby-washington-on-immigration-report/ Apple Sports for iPhone updated with PGA, LPGA, and morehttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/04/apple-sports-for-iphone-updated-with-pga-lpga-and-more/ Getting off US tech: a guidehttps://disconnect.blog/getting-off-us-tech-a-guide/ News Penisgate erupts at Olympics; scandal exposes risks of bulking your bulge https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/02/penisgate-erupts-at-olympics-scandal-exposes-risks-of-bulking-your-budge/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social Google execs suggest Gemini-powered Siri will, in fact, run on Google’s own servershttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/04/google-execs-suggest-gemini-powered-siri-will-in-fact-run-on-googles-own-servers/ Latest macOS 26.3 beta adds to signs that new M5 MacBook Pros are imminenthttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/04/latest-macos-26-3-beta-adds-to-signs-that-new-m5-macbook-pros-are-imminent/ AI’s lust for memory drags down the smartphone industry, and Qualcomm with ithttps://www.theregister.com/2026/02/05/qualcomm_q1_2026/ Commission trials European open source communications software https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-trials-european-open-source-communications-software/ Apple’s Xcode adds OpenAI and Anthropic’s coding agentshttps://www.theverge.com/news/873300/apple-xcode-openai-anthropic-ai-agentic-coding Car CornerTesla slipped behind VW in European EV sales last yearhttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/02/tesla-slipped-behind-vw-in-european-ev-sales-last-year/ China is banning hidden electric door handles for EVshttps://www.theverge.com/transportation/873039/china-ban-hidden-tesla-door-handles-january-2027Apple will reportedly allow third-party AI assistants in CarPlayhttps://www.engadget.com/transportation/apple-will-reportedly-allow-third-party-ai-assistants-in-carplay-213432646.html?src=rss MediaThe World is Not Enoughhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/world_is_not_enoughA Knight of the Seven Kingdomshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/a_knight_of_the_seven_kingdoms Modern Familyhttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/modern_family GamesScratch that, the Steam Machine is delayed after all – and Valve confirm RAM shortages will affect pricing https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/scratch-that-the-steam-machine-is-delayed-after-all-and-valve-confirm-ram-shortages-will-affect-pricing The Switch 2-exclusive co-op adventure Orbitals launches this summerhttps://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/the-switch-2-exclusive-co-op-adventure-orbitals-launches-this-summer-180657892.html?src=rss Main ShowHas modern tech gone too far?Amazon Next Day?AI Bots taking over the world?Celebrity ConnectivityInstant gratificationLess surprises (children's awareness of future releases)Cinema trips not a thing > quick releases to home streamingTracking location of family membersWill the next generation say the same in 20 years?<p ...

News Apple ‘runs on Anthropic,’ says Mark Gurmanhttps://9to5mac.com/2026/01/30/apple-runs-on-anthropic-says-mark-gurman/OpenClawhttps://www.openclaw.aiApple Ends iPhone Upgrade Program in the UKhttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/30/apple-ends-iphone-upgrade-program-in-the-uk/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/iphone/iphone-upgrade-program#ntfApple acquires Q.ai for a reported $2 billionhttps://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apple-acquires-qai-for-a-reported-2-billion-190017949.html?src=rssApple reports first quarter results https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/apple-reports-first-quarter-results/https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/01/apple-announces-all-time-quarterly-record-of-143-8b/https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/29/apple-reveals-it-has-2-5-billion-active-devices-around-the-world/Users flock to open source Moltbot for always-on AI, despite major risks https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/01/viral-ai-assistant-moltbot-rapidly-gains-popularity-but-poses-security-risks/Car CornerVOLVO CAR EX30 2025 https://www.check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk/recall-type/vehicle/make/VOLVO%20CAR/model/EX30/year/2025/recallsTesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robotshttps://www.theverge.com/transportation/869872/tesla-model-s-model-x-discontinue-optimus-robot-factoryMediaF1 https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/f1_the_movie Apple TV has acclaimed London crime thriller coming back soonhttps://9to5mac.com/2026/01/28/apple-tv-has-acclaimed-london-crime-thriller-coming-back-soon/Local Herohttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/local_heroMain ShowBugsBugs Apple Loveshttps://mjtsai.com/blog/2026/01/23/bugs-apple-loves/macOS Tahoe broke Finder columns viewhttps://lapcatsoftware.com/articles/2026/1/4.htmlWild seeing App Store review okay ads like this.https://mastodon.social/@BasicAppleGuy/115990357273476066 Backseat Softwarehttps://blog.mikeswanson.com/backseat-software/App of the Week Proton Drivehttps://proton.me/drive Thing of the Week The Glee Clubhttps://www.glee.co.ukContact@g5maniac@mastodon.scot@_cjp@mastodon.social

Follow Up iPhone 5s Gets New Software Update 13 Years After Launchhttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/26/iphone-5s-software-update/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changeshttps://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-new-privacy-policy/ The App Store will start showing multiple ads in search results beginning in Marchhttps://9to5mac.com/2026/01/22/app-store-search-ads-more-ads-march/US officially out of WHO, leaving hundreds of millions of dollars unpaidhttps://arstechnica.com/health/2026/01/us-stiffs-who-hundreds-of-millions-as-it-officially-withdrawals/Cop cops it after Copilot cops out: West Midlands police chief quits over AI hallucinationhttps://www.theregister.com/2026/01/19/copper_chief_cops_it_after/News People are uninstalling TikTok and downloading an indie competitorhttps://www.engadget.com/social-media/people-are-uninstalling-tiktok-and-downloading-an-indie-competitor-233345222.html?src=rss Apple Unveils New AirTag With Longer Range, Louder Speaker, and Morehttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/26/apple-announces-new-airtag/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodonApple is reportedly developing a wearable AI pinhttps://www.engadget.com/wearables/apple-is-reportedly-developing-a-wearable-ai-pin-204705065.html?src=rssLeak: Nvidia is about to challenge ‘Intel Inside’ with as many as eight Arm laptopshttps://www.theverge.com/games/867056/leak-nvidia-n1-n1x-laptops-lenovo-dellClass action seeks $2 billion over claims Apple Pay harmed UK consumershttps://9to5mac.com/2026/01/23/lawsuit-seeks-2-billion-over-claims-apple-pay-harmed-uk-consumers/ Tim Cook attends Melania screening https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/white-house-vip-melania-screening-mike-tyson-tim-cook-1236484037/iPad is 16! (Today)https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/27/ipad-turns-16-today/Car CornerThe great e-bike crackdown has begunhttps://www.theverge.com/column/866218/e-bike-crackdownTesla paywalls lane centering on new Model 3 and Model Y purchaseshttps://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/tesla-paywalls-lane-centering-on-new-model-3-and-model-y-purchases-184000707.html?src=rssMediaFor All Mankind returns on March 27 for a fifth seasonhttps://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/for-all-mankind-returns-on-march-27-for-a-fifth-season-183212860.html?src=rssTomorrow Never Dieshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tomorrow_never_dies A Knight of the Seven Kingdomshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/a_knight_of_the_seven_kingdoms GamesArt of Rallyhttps://www.metacritic.com/game/art-of-rally/ Main Show2026 ProjectsApp DevelopmentXcodehttps://developer.apple.com/xcode/SwiftUIhttps://developer.apple.com/swiftui/Continued Network UpgradesTravel Routerhttps://uk.store.ui.com/uk/en/category/wifi-special-devices/products/utr10Gig Back haulNAS - replacement for aging Synologyhttps://static1.xdaimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/synology-ds925-plus-side-profile.jpghttps://uk.store.ui.com/uk/en/category/all-integrations/products/unas-pro-4Monitor Upgrade!?!<a class="Lexical__lin...

Follow Up Stop dragging feet on AI nudification ban, UK government toldhttps://www.theregister.com/2026/01/14/uk_government_nudification_ban/X says Grok will no longer edit images of real people into bikinishttps://www.engadget.com/ai/x-says-grok-will-no-longer-edit-images-of-real-people-into-bikinis-231430257.html?src=rssX claims it has stopped Grok from undressing people, but of course it hasn’thttps://www.theverge.com/news/862372/x-grok-ai-policy-update-deepfake-bikini-posesElon Musk is looking for a $134 billion payout from OpenAI and Microsofthttps://www.engadget.com/big-tech/elon-musk-is-looking-for-a-134-billion-payout-from-openai-and-microsoft-171824945.html?src=rss The Setapp Mobile iOS store is shutting down on February 16thhttps://www.theverge.com/news/863978/setapp-mobile-ios-store-shutdown Google is appealing the ruling from its search antitrust case to avoid sharing data with rivalshttps://www.engadget.com/big-tech/google-is-appealing-the-ruling-from-its-search-antitrust-case-to-avoid-sharing-data-with-rivals-215107905.html?src=rssNews X1 Carbon Gen 14. It's Lenovo’s Most Repairable Ultraportable Yethttps://au.pcmag.com/laptops/115174/i-tried-the-slick-new-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-14-its-lenovos-most-repairable-ultraportable-yet ChatGPT to carry adverts for some usershttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgjn012k3do“I am very annoyed”: Pharma execs blast RFK Jr.’s attack on vaccineshttps://arstechnica.com/health/2026/01/big-pharma-is-openly-railing-against-rfk-jr-s-anti-vaccine-agenda/ Musk and Hegseth vow to “make Star Trek real” but miss the show’s lessonshttps://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/01/pentagons-arsenal-of-freedom-tour-borrows-name-from-star-trek-episode-about-killer-ai/Digg is back https://digg.com/West Midlands police chief apologises after AI error used to justify Maccabi Tel Aviv banhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/14/west-midlands-police-chief-apologises-ai-error-maccabi-tel-aviv-banApple introduces Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of the most powerful creative appshttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/introducing-apple-creator-studio-an-inspiring-collection-of-creative-apps/Joint statement from Google and Applehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/company-announcements/joint-statement-google-apple/ MediaRewatched Season 1 of RATWThe Lego Movie https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_lego_movie GamesQuake 2 Switchhttps://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/quake-iiPeter Molyneux's final game Masters of Albion will release in April - "it's the culmination of my life’s work"https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/peter-molyneuxs-final-game-masters-of-albion-will-release-in-april-its-the-culmination-of-my-lifes-workMain Show?Escaping big techPhones are a problem https://www.fairphone.com/nlhttps://grapheneos.org/ OPerating SystemsLinux instead of Mac/Windowshttps://get.opensuse.org/tumbleweed/ https://www.debian.org/https://bazzite.gg/Web BrowsersFirefox/Vivaldi/Arc instead of Chrome/Edge/SafariSearch EnginesDuck Duck Go, Kagi, Qwant, Ecosia instea of Googlehttps://www.ecosia.org/https://www.qwant.com/https://duckduckgo.com<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:p...

Follow Up Signal massively downloaded amid rising tensions, number one in Denmarkhttps://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-massively-downloaded-amid-rising-tensions-number-one-in-denmark/ iPhone Fold might be more like an iPad than an iPhonehttps://9to5mac.com/2026/01/08/iphone-fold-might-be-more-like-an-ipad-than-an-iphone/ Apple confirms Chase takeover for Apple Card and reveals new detailshttps://9to5mac.com/2026/01/07/apple-confirms-chase-takeover-for-apple-card-and-reveals-new-details/ It's time for Apple to reinstate ICEBlockhttps://www.engadget.com/big-tech/its-time-for-apple-to-reinstate-iceblock-220802356.html?src=rssLogitech caused its mice to freak out by not renewing a certificatehttps://www.theverge.com/news/857377/logitech-macos-logi-options-mouse-certification-fix Chris’ Pre-orders a Clicks Power Keyboard for his iPhonehttps://clicks.tech/en/powerkeyboardNews ChatGPT Health wants your sensitive medical records so it can play doctorhttps://www.theregister.com/2026/01/08/chatgpt_health_access_medical_records/ IXI’s autofocusing lenses are almost ready to replace multifocal glasses https://www.engadget.com/wearables/ixis-autofocusing-lenses-multifocal-glasses-ces-2026-212608427.html?src=rss I've used IKEA's $10 Bluetooth speaker, and it has some tricks up its sleevehttps://www.t3.com/tech/bluetooth-speakers/ive-used-ikeas-usd10-bluetooth-speaker-and-it-has-some-tricks-up-its-sleeve Dell, HP, and Lenovo headed in the opposite direction to Apple with new laptop designshttps://9to5mac.com/2026/01/07/dell-hp-and-lenovo-headed-in-the-opposite-direction-to-apple-with-new-laptop-designs/ Motorola just announced a foldable phone to rival Samsung and Google at CEShttps://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/motorola-just-announced-a-foldable-phone-to-rival-samsung-and-google-at-ces-010015323.html?src=rss Dell unveils a massive 52-inch 6K ultrawide curved monitor at CES 2026https://www.engadget.com/computing/dell-unveils-a-massive-52-inch-6k-ultrawide-curved-monitor-at-ces-2026-140024842.html MediaBFI Playerhttps://player.bfi.org.uk/ MTV Rewind is a developer's tribute to 24/7 music video channelshttps://www.engadget.com/entertainment/music/mtv-rewind-is-a-developers-tribute-to-247-music-video-channels-120000424.html?src=rss Reacher Season 1https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/reacher Modern Family https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/modern_family Goldeneyehttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/goldeneye GamesQuake (PS5)https://www.metacritic.com/game/quake-remastered/ Unorthodox. Complex. Laborious. Not just XCOM again. Of course I love USC: Counterforcehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/rally-point-unorthodox-complex-laborious-not-just-xcom-again-of-course-i-love-usc-counterforce A new StarCraft shooter's reportedly set to be revealed this year, possibly as a BlizzCon headlinerhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/a-new-starcraft-shooters-reportedly-set-to-be-revealed-this-year-possibly-as-a-blizzcon-headliner Main ShowWoman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clotheshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98p1r4e6m8o ‘Add blood, forced smile’: how Grok’s nudification tool went viralhttps://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/jan/11/how-grok-nudification-tool-went-viral-x-elon-musk Technology Secretary statement on xAI's Grok image generation and editing tool https://www.gov.uk/government/news/technology-secretary-statement-on-xais-grok-image-generation-and-editing-tool Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai are cowardshttps://www.theverge.com/policy/859902/apple-google-run-by-cowards Apple cowardly still has not pulled X and Grok from the App Store <...