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Garmin's closest Apple Watch Ultra rival is getting a soft gold revamp

Sick of chunky, black Garmins? The sleek Venu X1 is going for gold in 2026.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

IBM's AI 'Bob' could be manipulated to download and execute malware

Bob is also susceptible to indirect prompt injection, but only under specific conditions.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

"Americans should be concerned" – digital rights experts respond to the US withdrawal from internet freedom organization

Digital rights experts criticize the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from key international internet freedom organizations.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Record profits forecast for Samsung with dramatic increase in AI chip demand

Samsung's profits could increase by 3x year-over-year thanks to a surge in demand for memory chips.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

If your best ChatGPT replies keep getting lost, this pin trick will change your life

A simple text-prompt workaround lets you pin, label, and save your best ChatGPT responses, stopping valuable AI insights from getting lost in long conversations.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

I waited two years to get a PlayStation Portal, and now wish I’d bought one sooner

The PlayStation Portal is one of the most surprising gaming accessories I’ve owned in years.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Dell Pro Max 16 Plus mobile workstation review: Backpack-friendly desktop-class power with a beautiful display

The Dell Pro Max 16 Plus is an impressively powerful mobile workstation designed to take on any and all challenges you may throw at it in the professional workspace, all at the same time.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Takedowns and arrests didn't slow down ransomware in 2025

Despite the police's best efforts, ransomware continues to rise with more actors, more victims, and more trouble.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

A Thousand Blows season 2 review: the Disney+ bareknuckle boxing series is more brutal than ever

A Thousand Blows season 2 returns to Disney+ and Hulu, and this time, it's an even tougher fight for survival.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

10 emergency directives retired as CISA declares them redundant

The directives served their purpose and are no longer needed.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

'It's just a matter of time': Asus suggests integrated GPUs could be the future for gaming laptops sooner than you think

Ready for integrated graphics to take over from discrete GPUs? Asus believes 'it's just a matter of time' now.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

I tried a shockingly affordable 9.2.6-channel Dolby Atmos surround soundbar — and it's instantly addictive

This elite soundbar offers real side surrounds and huge bass for smaller spaces, and with an astounding early bird price

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

The era of 6K monitors has come: after Dell, Acer launches another 20-megapixel screen — 32-inch PE320QX has 7 ports and a webcam but no KVM

Acer’s new ProDesigner PE320QX monitor packs real 6K resolution in a 32-inch display with a generous selection of ports.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

North Korean hackers using malicious QR codes in spear phishing, FBI warns

Kimsuky's latest attacks can bypass email protections and MFA to steal M365 and VPN accounts.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Ecovacs wants to make self-clean window-bots happen, but I don't think they're going to happen

I'm not sure my window bot really needs its own tiny washing machine.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

I've looked at every Samsung Galaxy S26 price and release date rumor so far — here's what I think will happen

I've predicted the announcement, pre-order, and on-sale dates for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, along with the possible prices.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Acer launches 40th Ryzen AI Max+ 395 system as it pitches Veriton RA100 mini PC as an AI workstation — but unless it is keenly priced, it will struggle against better value competitors

Acer targets creators and developers building and running local models with its Veriton RA100 Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PC.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

The battle of the SuperPods: Nvidia challenges Huawei with Vera Rubin powered DGX cluster that can deliver 28.8 Exaflops with only 576 GPUs

Nvidia’s Rubin DGX SuperPOD delivers 28.8 Exaflops using 576 GPUs, combining compute, memory, and software to rival Huawei’s SuperPOD.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

‘This is an unbelievable moment in the course of human history’: Sean Astin on how he’s fighting for humanity against an onslaught of AI actors

We sat down with actor and SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin to talk about AI and its impact on his industry.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

The Scuf Envision Pro V2 has some of the best buttons and triggers I’ve ever used, but it’s massively let down by convoluted software

The Scuf Envision Pro V2 is a great PC controller that’s unfortunately hard to recommend to most. It feels brilliant to use, though most won’t need 90% of what the device offers in terms of customizab...

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read