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Apple has quietly updated the way that users buy and configure Macs on the online Apple Store, giving customers a process that's closer to buying an iPhone or iPad.
Cloud storage payment scam floods inboxes with fake renewals
Over the past few months, a large-scale cloud storage subscription scam campaign has been targeting users worldwide with repeated emails falsely warning recipients that their photos, files, and accounts are about to be blocked or deleted due to an alleged payment failure.
PSA: OpenAI will soon remove several models from ChatGPT
From time to time, OpenAI removes older models from ChatGPT’s model picker, as users become accustomed to newer ones. Here are the details.
Venezuela’s Rodriguez Announces Amnesty For Political Prisoners
Venezuela’s interim government announced broad amnesty for political prisoners on Friday, a move that could benefit hundreds of people still held in the country’s jails, EFE reported, citing comments from acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
NotebookLM's Best Feature Is Finally Available On iOS And Android
NotebookLM has proven to be an incredibly popular AI tool for Android and iOS users, and now it's finally getting its most requested feature.
Unity, Video Game Stocks Fall as Google’s AI Tool Sparks Fears
Unity Software Inc. and video game stocks plunge Friday on fears of possible artificial intelligence disruption after Google began to roll out Project Genie.
Catherine O’Hara, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone’ actress, dies at 71
The beloved actress received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress on Television at this year's Golden Globes.
‘Highguard’ Maker Talks About the Game’s Dramatic Launch
The former Respawn developers have dealt with a lot of drama since announcing their new game last month
Here is What to Know Beyond Why AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) is a Trending Stock
Zacks.com users have recently been watching AMC Entertainment (AMC) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Prison Stocks Tumble With ICE Backlash Stoking Business Angst
Wall Street investors who drove a massive surge in the shares of the two biggest private prison operators when President Donald Trump won the US election are seeing the trade fizzle out barely a year into his second term.
All of the Feelings: Emotional Diversity Linked to Health
A growing body of research demonstrates that feeling a wide range of positive emotions in a single day is linked to health and well-being.
Microsoft explores bringing Linux-like top menu bar to Windows 11 with new PowerToys feature
Microsoft's PowerToys team is exploring a new feature that would add a menu bar to the top of the Windows desktop, offering power user shortcuts similar to the menu bar on a Mac or Linux distro.
M12's Cheng: Health Care One of The Fastest AI Adopters
Cheryl Cheng, managing partner at M12, Microsoft’s venture fund, says health care has shifted from being slow to adopt technology to becoming one of the fastest adopters of AI. She speaks with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on “The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Windows 11 has hit 1 billion users just a hair faster than Windows 10 did
Windows 11 clears a milestone as Windows 10 continues its slow fade.
2026 Grammy Awards performers: Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Addison Rae and Olivia Dean among star-studded lineup
Music's biggest night is fast approaching — and the roster of scheduled Grammy performances continues to grow.
Maingear's latest retro gaming desktop takes you back to the Quake era
The Retro98 should handle today's AAA games with ease.
The Nex Playground is everything Xbox Kinect wanted to be
The Nex Playground brings motion-tracked games to the entire family. Consider it the best of the Xbox Kinect in a tiny box.
AI Real Estate Business Taps $100 Million Private Credit Loan
Propy, a real estate technology company, tapped the private credit market for the first time, securing $100 million to support the startup’s acquisition strategy.
I have 5 major concerns about Google's Android desktop OS
A leaked screen recording showed off what Google's Android desktop OS (Aluminium OS) will look like, and it's very concerning for any Chrome OS user.
Should you update to the new Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Freeform on Mac?
Yesterday’s launch of Apple Creator Studio (ACS) created a certain amount of confusion for Mac users not planning to subscribe....
Hungary Business Confidence Drops as Orban’s Stimulus Falls Flat
Hungarian business confidence dropped sharply at the start of the year, reversing recent gains in another blow to Prime Minister Viktor Orban before parliamentary elections.
Americans Are More Worried About Health Care Costs Than Gas or Groceries
The price of health care tops the US public’s long list of economic worries ahead of the midterm elections, according to new polling data, as “affordability” has become a buzzword championed by politicians on both sides of the aisle.
Samsung fast paces One UI 8.5 Beta 4 update release work
After a brief pause, One UI 8.5 Beta has returned on track as Samsung speeds up work on the Beta 4 update. The latest development signals that users of the Galaxy S25 series will soon receive a new Beta software update. As spotted by TarunVats, Samsung is now working on a new One UI 8.5 Beta […]
Google to foist Gemini pane on Chrome users in automated browsing push
: The world’s most popular browser has gained a dedicated sidebar for AI browsing
Android Gets Enhanced Set of Theft Protection Feature Updates
Android is getting a host of new theft protection updates from Google, designed for users on Android 16+. The updates are being built onto existing features, “designed to give you... #Android #Google
Windows 11 has reached 1 billion users faster than Windows 10
Windows 11 hits a big milestone
Meta Says Revenue to Beat Estimates, Supporting AI Spending
Meta Platforms Inc.’s better-than-expected sales outlook helped ease Wall Street concerns about plans for unprecedented spending on artificial intelligence this year.
Google confirms ‘Take a Message’ microphone bug, disabling on old Pixel phones
For a small number of users, the Pixel Phone app’s “Take a Message” feature inadvertently sent audio to the caller...
Google brings its Nano Banana image generator to Chrome
Following its recent AI makeover of Gmail, Google is bringing more Gemini-powered tools to Chrome. Starting today, a host of new features are rolling for the browser, with more to come over the next few months.
Fake Moltbot AI Coding Assistant on VS Code Marketplace Drops Malware
A fake VS Code extension posing as a Moltbot AI assistant installed ScreenConnect malware, giving attackers persistent remote access to developer syst
Paramount+ plans move into short-form video, UGC: internal docs
Paramount executives want to add short-form video and user-generated content to Paramount+, according to leaked emails and presentations.
iOS 26.2.1—Update Now Warning Issued To Millions Of iPhone Users
Apple has released iOS 26.2.1, an important update that all iPhone users should apply now. Here's what you need to know.
Super Bowl 2026 TV deals: The best sales ahead of kickoff
From sub-$500 sets to high-end OLEDs, you can save on a new TV ahead of this year's big game.
Apple Creator Studio is now available for $13 per month: What's included and what it means for creators
Pay monthly or $129 annually for the new subscription bundle that includes a number of Apple's creative apps.
New WhatsApp lockdown feature protects high-risk users from hackers
Meta has started rolling out a new WhatsApp lockdown-style security feature designed to protect journalists, public figures, and other high-risk individuals from sophisticated threats, including spyware attacks.
Sword Buys Kaia Health, Plans Fresh $500 Million Funding Round
Sword Health agreed to acquire rival Kaia Health for $285 million in its biggest deal to date, expanding the AI health startup’s footprint in the US and marking its entry into Germany.
Starmer Attack on Reform Candidate Shows His Future on Ballot
Keir Starmer stepped up his attacks on Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party ahead of a special election that could decide the prime minister’s political future.
Google Says AI Agent Can Now Browse on Users’ Behalf
Google is launching an artificial intelligence assistant on its Chrome browser that can open websites and click around on a user’s behalf.
Paranoid WhatsApp users rejoice: Encrypted app gets one-click privacy toggle
: Meta also replaces a legacy C++ media-handling security library with Rust
Nudify app proliferation shows naked ambition of Apple and Google
: Researchers with the Tech Transparency Project found all sorts of apps that let users create fake non-consensual nudes of real people
4 biggest questions of the NFL offseason, Bills hire HC Joe Brady, Broncos & Rams postmortems
Sonos introduces Amp Multi for complicated residential installs
Sonos has unveiled its first new product of 2026, the Amp Multi.
Google Brings Cheaper $7.99 'AI Plus' Plan to 35 Countries, Including U.S.
Google today announced that it is expanding its more affordable Google AI Plus subscription plan to 35 countries and territories, including the United States. In the U.S., Google AI Plus is priced at $7.99, giving Google Gemini users a more affordable option for accessing upgraded AI services. Prior to now, Google AI Pro was the most affordable AI subscription plan at $19.99 per month.
Google now lets users jump from AI Overviews into AI Mode conversations
The tech giant also announced that it's making Gemini 3 the new default model for AI Overviews globally.
Veolia Expands US Hazardous Waste Business
French environmental services giant Veolia is expanding aggressively in the US, agreeing to buy Enviri’s hazardous waste unit for $3 billion and doubling its footprint here. As demand surges for clean water, PFAS cleanup, and sustainable solutions for AI data centers and manufacturing, Veolia CEO Estelle Brachlianoff joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about company's future. (Source: Bloomberg)
WhatsApp unveils high-security mode, latest tech firm to offer users stronger protection
Meta's WhatsApp messaging service is offering users an advanced security mode, joining a growing number of U.S. tech firms that are letting users opt into stronger protections against hackers in exchange for a more restrictive experience.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold will cost $2,900 in the US
Samsung's unique Galaxy Z Trifold smartphone goes on sale in the US on January 30.
UnitedHealth Forecasts 2026 Revenue Drop on Shrinking Business
UnitedHealth Group Inc. forecast a decline in 2026 revenue, the first annual contraction in more than three decades, as the company works to rebuild confidence with investors after a stunning fall last year.
Office zero-day exploited in the wild forces Microsoft OOB patch
: Another actively abused Office bug, another emergency patch – Office 2016 and 2019 users are left with registry tweaks instead of fixes.
Microsoft Office Zero-Day (CVE-2026-21509) - Emergency Patch Issued for Active Exploitation
Microsoft released out-of-band patches for an actively exploited Microsoft Office zero-day, CVE-2026-21509, a security feature bypass flaw.
Goldman's CEO Says Washington Is "Open for Business"
Goldman Sachs' CEO, David Solomon, says the Trump administration is "open for business" and that the company has a “very, very good” relationship with Washington. (Source: Bloomberg)
Hong Kong’s Constitutional Minister Resigns for Health Reasons
Hong Kong’s minister overseeing constitutional affairs Erick Tsang resigned, citing health reasons.
Japan Business Lobby Warns of Tariff Impact as Wage Talks Start
The head of Japan’s biggest business lobby warned that the impact of US tariffs on the nation’s industry needs to be carefully monitored, in comments signaling caution as formal wage negotiations between employers and labor unions get underway.
Google pays $68 million to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users
The tech giant did not admit wrongdoing in the case.
iOS 26.3 Adds Privacy Setting to Limit Carrier Location Tracking
With iOS 26.3, Apple is adding a new "limit precise location" setting that reduces the location data available to mobile networks to increase user privacy. Mobile networks determine location based on the cellular towers that a device connects to, but with the setting enabled, some of the data typically made available to mobile networks is being restricted.
Odd anomaly caused Microsoft's network to mishandle example.com traffic
Company's autodiscover caused users' test credentials to be sent outside Microsoft networks.
Apple Watch user gave ChatGPT Health his data, with troubling results
ChatGPT Health launched recently with Apple Health integration, but a journalist’s experiment with the new technology didn’t go very well.
Charli xcx exits her 'Brat' era in 'The Moment': How the singer is 'flipping the form' on tour documentaries
The "365" singer is ready to move on from her "Brat" era, and her string of acting credits in forthcoming films is proof of that.
Anthropic launches interactive Claude apps, including Slack and other workplace tools
Claude users will now be able to call up interactive apps inside the chatbot interface, with Cowork integration coming soon.
Google settles privacy lawsuit for $68m over voice assistant
Tech company denied illegally recording and circulating private conversations to send phone users targeted ads
Apple Announces New AirTag with Longer Range, Louder Speaker
Apple Inc. unveiled an upgraded AirTag accessory, with the $29 item finder now offering longer range, a louder speaker and other improvements.
Tepco to Sell Real Estate, Seek Partners in New Business Plan
Tokyo Electric Power Co. is aiming to sell around 200 billion yen ($1.3 billion) of assets within three years, as it looks to fund its Fukushima clean-up efforts and meet rising power demand.
Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are
Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don't necessarily measure sleep directly.
Act Now—48 Million Gmail Usernames And Passwords Leaked Online
Are your Gmail login credentials amongst the 48 million estimated as exposed in this leak of existing infostealer logs — here's what you need to know.
AI has arrived in Gmail. Here’s how to make it work for you
If the new AI technology becomes adopted by Gmail users, this could be the biggest change to email in decades. It may transform the way people check their inboxes into a more streamlined experience.
Inside Apple’s AI Shake-Up and Its Plans for Two New Versions of Siri
Apple shakes up its AI efforts with a Google partnership, management changes and two new versions of Siri. Also: The company gets ready to kick off its 2026 Mac launches and puts CEO candidate John Ternus in charge of design.
iPhone users begin to receive payouts from $95 million Siri privacy settlement
Early last year, Apple agreed to settle a class action lawsuit regarding ‘unlawful and intentional recording’ of conversations with Siri....
Google says it's working to fix Gmail issue that's led to flooded inboxes and increased spam warnings
Gmail users have reported problems with their automatic filters that typically separate promotional emails from the main inbox.
HHS Pauses Roughly $5 Billion in State Public Health Grants
The Department of Health and Human Services sent notices Saturday to states and partners pausing public health grants, which adds up to an estimated $5 billion in potential losses for health departments.
How the ‘confident authority’ of Google AI Overviews is putting public health at risk
Experts say tool can give ‘completely wrong’ medical advice which could put users at risk of serious harm
5 Handy Harbor Freight Gadgets To Upgrade Your Garage
Some highly user-recommended Harbor Freight gadgets for upgrading your garage include the Braun Motion Sensor Shop Light and the Icon Magnetic Tool Mat.
Warning—48 Million Gmail Usernames And Passwords Leaked Online
Are your Gmail login credentials amongst the 48 million estimated as exposed in this leak of existing infostealer logs — here's what you need to know.
Samsung Galaxy S26: Rumored features that might make me switch
I've been an iPhone user for a long time, but these features could make me defect from Apple-land.
China Announces Probe Into Vice Military Chair Zhang Youxia
China opened a probe into Zhang Youxia, a Politburo member and vice chairman of the Communist Party’s Central Military Commission over suspected “serious discipline and law violations,” Xinhua News Agency reported.
2 Royal Avenue: 'Turning this into a business would take away its humanity'
An operator is sought to take over a free community hub but users are anxious about the change.
WhatsApp to let users share recent chat history with new group members
This frequently requested feature is now available to a small set users who have access to the WhatsApp beta on TestFlight.
Google Photos can now turn you into a meme
Me Meme uses generative AI to combine a reference photo with templates.
In Trump Markets, Sudden Volatility Is Price of Doing Business
The abrupt threat of US tariffs on Europe triggered one of the most synchronized market selloffs this week since the pandemic — and had traders second-guessing once-reliable hedges.
January 23, 2026
An epidemiology study finds that variations in one gene play a major role in determining the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Plus, X’s Grok AI is undressing users, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg with fake imagery online. What can we do about deepfakes? And, Louisiana communities continue collecting data on industrial pollution, despite a law restricting its use.
2 weeks ago, Drake Maye and Broncos D's season told one story about the turnover battle. Entering AFC championship game, another one lurks
Super Bowl weekend musical lineup: Bad Bunny, Green Day, Olivia Dean and Post Malone are all set to perform
Ahead of football's big weekend, familiarize yourself with the Super Bowl LX performers for the pregame, halftime show and beyond.
Business Leaders Weigh In On US Economy, Outlook for US Credit Market
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: Schwab Center for Financial Research Chief Fixed Income Strategist Kathy Jones, BlackRock Deputy CIO of Global Fixed Income Russ Brownback, AllianceBernstein Head of Credit Will Smith, and PineBridge Investments Co-Head of Leveraged Finance Steven Oh. (Source: Bloomberg)
Saks Online Business to Liquidate Inventory While in Bankruptcy
The online arm of Saks Global Enterprises won court approval to hire a liquidator to sell its inventory separately from the rest of the luxury retailer.
CISA Updates KEV Catalog with Four Actively Exploited Software Vulnerabilities
CISA added four actively exploited vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog, urging U.S. federal agencies to apply fixes by February 12, 2026.
Google Discover makes messy AI headlines a ‘feature’ because they ‘perform well’
Following prior testing, Google Discover is keeping AI headlines around as they “perform well” with users. Google Discover is the...
US Business Activity Ticks Up While Hiring Remains Weak
US businesses kicked off the new year with only a slight improvement in activity, keeping a lid on demand for workers.
Windows 11 hit by bevy of bugs to kick off 2026
Some of the bugs have been resolved, but others continue to plague Windows users.
The Morning After: Apple might be making its own AirTag-sized AI wearable
Want a thicker AirTag that listens and has cameras? I don't.
The Problem With That ‘Great Healthcare Plan’
This month, as Americans who rely on Affordable Care Act plans opened their first bills of 2026 and experienced sticker shock, President Donald Trump began pitching them on an alternative: his “Great Healthcare Plan,” which would shift government support away from subsidizing insurance coverage toward putting money directly into accounts that consumers can use to pay for care.
149 Million Usernames and Passwords Exposed by Unsecured Database
This “dream wish list for criminals” includes millions of Gmail, Facebook, banking logins, and more. The researcher who discovered it suspects they were collected using infostealing malware.
French Business Activity Falls as Budget Drama Curbs Demand
Business activity in France shrank for the first time since October as political turmoil over the country’s budget weighed on demand.
New Windows 11 KB5074109 Update Breaks Systems - Microsoft Asks Users to Remove Update
Microsoft's January 2026 Windows 11 security update KB5074109 has triggered multiple system stability issues, including lockups and black screens, prompting users to uninstall it. Reports highlight graphics regressions and app failures affecting both consumer and enterprise setups.
Microsoft Outlook Outage Leaves Users Without Email; Tech Company Working On Resolving Issue
Microsoft has found what caused an outage that crippled its services like Outlook and Teams.
Microsoft 365 outage: Outlook, Teams, Exchange down. What we know.
Outlook users are reporting that emails won't send.
Telly has only delivered 35,000 of its free televisions with always-on ads
The figure appears to come from a quarterly investor update, but Telly didn't provide any comment on the report.
Microsoft Down for Thousands of Users, Downdetector Reports
Thousands of users reported issues with Microsoft services including Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Teams due to an outage.
Millennium Creates New Credit Trading Business
Millennium Management is carving out a dedicated credit trading unit from its fixed income business in the latest change at the multistrategy hedge fund giant.
Microsoft Teams to add brand impersonation warnings to calls
Microsoft will soon add new fraud protection features to Teams calls, warning users about external callers who attempt to impersonate trusted organizations in social engineering attacks.