New York Times - World Thailand Starts Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage
Hundreds of people began registering their marriages at a mall in Bangkok, as Thailand became one of the few places in Asia to legalize same-sex unions.
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Digital Tends That 8-day Starliner mission is now 233 days in
Yes, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are still aboard the space station, and won't be home for a while yet.
The Guardian - US ‘Very minor incidents’: Trump defends January 6 pardons in first interview since inauguration
In interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, US president also hinted that predecessor Joe Biden made an error by not pardoning himselfDonald Trump has described attacks on police officers at the US Capitol on January 6 2021 as “very minor...
The Guardian - US Trump says China is ‘operating’ the Panama Canal – here are the facts
The US president has singled out China during his complaints about the Panama Canal – so what influence does Beijing have?Donald Trump has repeatedly complained about the Panama Canal and the fees being charged, calling the vital transport corridor...
Den of Geek Star Trek: Section 31 Review: Badly Goes Where Everyone Has Gone Before
Anyone worried that Star Trek: Section 31 would completely undermine the central ethos of Star Trek as a franchise has those fears confirmed within the first 10 minutes of the movie. Section 31 opens in the Mirror Universe, where we see a teenaged...
Mashable The Royal Shakespeare Company is launching its first ever video game
The RSC has teamed up with New York indie game studio iNK Stories to create "Lili," a thriller noir game focused on Lady Macbeth.
The Guardian - US ‘Completely staggering’: how Shirley Henderson mastered Like a Rolling Stone
In Girl from the North Country, Bob Dylan’s songs fuelled a tale of 1930s America. Todd Almond, who starred in the play on Broadway, revisits one of its most electrifying numbers in this extract from his oral history of the showTodd Almond (actor...
The Guardian - US Is TikTok a national security threat – or is the ban a smokescreen for superpower rivalry?
Washington looks happy for the video app to harvest users’ data – as long as China does not reap the rewardsIf the Chinese-owned TikTok is deemed definitively by the US to be a national security threat, it is hard to see how the UK or other western...
The Guardian - US Could the Southport attack have been prevented? – Politics Weekly UK
The government has announced a public inquiry into why authorities failed to stop Axel Rudakubana before he killed three girls in Southport. But is it enough to stop another such attack? John Harris asks the counter-terrorism practitioner Rashad...
The Guardian - US The science of racism, and how to fight it – podcast
Ian Sample speaks to Keon West, a professor of social psychology at the University of London, whose new book, The Science of Racism, explores what science can reveal about racism, the inventive methods scientists have used to study it and the...
Gizmodo Section 31 Is a Mediocre Action Movie, and an Even Worse Star Trek One
It's a fine excuse to occasionally watch Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh kick things, but Section 31 is otherwise a deeply incurious squandering of Star Trek potential.
New York Times - World Victor Wembanyama Prepares to Become ‘Genuine’ Face of the N.B.A.
As the N.B.A. confronts a fast-approaching time without LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, the 21-year-old Spurs star has embraced the idea that he is the league’s future.
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Mashable Stock up on hundreds of free mystery e-books on Stuff Your Kindle Day
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Mashable How to watch Keys vs. Swiatek online for free
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Mashable How to watch Sabalenka vs. Badosa online for free
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Mashable The best recumbent bikes in 2025
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Mashable The best exercise bikes in 2025
Start pedalling with this selection of top exercise bikes for your home gym, including models from Peloton and NordicTrack.
Techcrunch Someone bought the domain ‘OGOpenAI’ and redirected it to a Chinese AI lab
A software engineer has bought the website “OGOpenAI.com” and redirected it to DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab that’s been making waves in the open source AI world lately. Software engineer Ananay Arora tells TechCrunch that he bought the domain name...
The Guardian - US Zack Steffen ends three-year layoff as USA blank Costa Rica in friendly
White, Clark, Agyemang score as US beat Costa RicaSteffen makes first star since qualifier in March 2022Zack Steffen was back on the field for the United States to face Costa Rica, nearly three years after his previous appearance in goal, also...
Apple Insider How to share Safari tabs across different devices with iCloud Tabs
Having Safari be able to open the same tabs on all your Apple devices is hugely convenient, yet Apple hides the feature away. Here's how to find and make use of it.What did we do before tabs? And now you can automatically share them across your...
9to5 Mac Apple Watch helped Whole Foods founder give up drinking: ‘It changed my life’
Apple Watch users regularly credit the device with helping save their life during health scares and emergency situations. For the founder of Whole Foods, however, it was insight gained from the that helped him improve his life. more…
New York Times - World Fighting Alongside Russia, North Koreans Wage Their Own War
Ukrainian forces described a different kind of enemy, fighting with unfamiliar tactics and little option to retreat.
BBC - Innovation LinkedIn accused of using private messages to train AI
The lawsuit alleges LinkedIn tried to conceal its actions but the firm says the claims are false.
Techcrunch Google buys part of HTC’s XR business for $250 million
Google has agreed to acquire a part of HTC’s extended reality (XR) business for $250 million, expanding its push into virtual and augmented reality hardware following the recent launch of its Android XR platform. The deal involves transferring some...
New York Times - World Trump Administration Cancels Flights for Refugees Already Approved for Travel
The decision leaves refugees who have completed a lengthy process stranded abroad and facing extended separation from loved ones already in the U.S.
9to5 Mac Here’s how to turn off each ‘intelligent’ AirPods Pro 2 feature
I love my , but I can’t say the same about every “intelligent” feature Apple has added over the years. If you want to roll with your AirPods Pro as straightforward as possible, these are the features to disable. more…
The Guardian - US Why is AI so thirsty? – podcast
Keir Starmer plans to rapidly increase the amount of artificial intelligence used in the public sector. But what is the environmental cost? Helena Horton reportsLast week, Keir Starmer announced his plans to use artificial intelligence to drive...
Digital Tends Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 waterproof?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is now online for the world to see. Are the three phones water-resistant? Here's where you can find out.
Hack-A-Day Electric Vehicle Charging Heats Up
As the electric vehicle takeover slowly lumbers along, marginally increasing efficiencies for certain applications while entrenching car-centric urban design even further, there are some knock-on effects that are benefiting people …read more
Mashable NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 23, 2025
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Mashable Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 23, 2025
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New York Times - World Migrants Left Stranded After Trump Cancels Asylum Claims at Border
Thousands of migrants are now in limbo at the U.S.-Mexico border after President Trump shut down the main legal channel for asylum seekers to enter the country. Many had waited months for immigration appointments, until the CBP One app was abruptly...
Apple Insider Samsung S25 deals deliver up to $1,050 off for iPhone users willing to switch
New Samsung Galaxy S25 devices are up for preorder, as Samsung unveils discounts to compete with iPhone 16 incentives.Samsung S25 preorder deals are live - Image credit: SamsungAnnounced on Jan. 22, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series includes the S25,...
New York Times - World How Guatemala Plans to Resettle Planeloads of Deportees from U.S.
The case of Guatemala reveals how President Trump’s promised sweeps could change life outside the United States, too.
Techcrunch Some shareholders of a16z-backed Divvy Homes may not see a dime from $1B sale
The $1 billion acquisition of rent-to-own startup Divvy Homes, which was announced Wednesday, is expected to leave some shareholders without a payout, according to sources familiar with the deal. The terms — and Divvy’s journey from buzzy startup...
Digital Tends Apple hit by lawsuit over harmful ‘forever chemicals’ in Watch bands
Apple is the target of a class action suit regarding Apple Watch bands that contain so-called 'forever chemicals.'
New York Times - World Why Is Israel Targeting Jenin, West Bank?
As Israel withdraws some of its troops from Gaza during a cease-fire there, it has turned attention to another Palestinian territory — in particular a city with a history of militant activity.
Techcrunch Raymond Tonsing’s Caffeinated Capital seeks $400M for fifth fund
Caffeinated Capital, a San Francisco venture firm started by a solo capitalist Raymond Tonsing, is raising a fifth fund of $400 million, according to a regulatory filing. The firm, an early investor in software company Airtable and defense startup...
The Guardian - US Cargo ship crew held by Houthi rebels released after more than a year in captivity
Houthis in Yemen said 25-member crew of Galaxy Leader had been freed ‘in support’ of the Gaza ceasefire agreementSee all our Middle East crisis coverageYemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have released the crew of the Galaxy Leader more than a year after...
9to5 Mac A new app called ‘People’ is coming to help you remember stuff about … people
There’s a new app called “People” coming soon to the iPhone that looks promising. Like Cardhop and other Contacts app alternatives, People wants to modernize your address book with important context. more…
Kotaku How Long Is Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist?
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a Metroidvania title sporting challenging combat, engaging platforming, and a stirring story. With all of that combined, fans of the genre are all but certain to adore every moment spent in its captivating...
The Guardian - US Ukraine war briefing: Depends what Trump means by a ‘deal’, says Russia
US president threatens Putin with sanctions and tariffs; Bill Browder calls for all of Russia’s frozen $300bn to be spent arming Ukraine. What we know on day 1,065See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...
Polygon Celeste follow-up canceled as devs ‘refocus’ to smaller projects
Earthblade, the follow-up to 2018 2D platformer Celeste, has been canceled, developer Extremely OK Games announced in a blog post on Wednesday. “We made this decision in December and felt it best to wait until now to announce it,” the developer...
Digital Tends Radeon RX 9000 series: everything we know about AMD’s next GPUs
AMD Radeon RX 9000 series is right around the corner. Here's everything we currently know about AMD's next-gen RDNA 4 graphics cards.
Digital Tends Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. Galaxy S25 Plus: what’s different?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus are almost identical but there are key differences under the hood that you must be aware of.
Daring Fireball The Ship That Leaks From the Top Is Back
From a multi-byline profile of Stephen Miller in The New York Times last week: Mr. Miller told Mr. Zuckerberg that he had an opportunity to help reform America, but it would be on President-elect Donald J. Trump’s terms. He made clear that Mr....
9to5 Mac Want to play guitar? These two iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps are essential
I’ve played guitar as a hobby since I was in junior high. While the instrument hasn’t changed, the tools I use to make it possible have — sort of. In addition to the built-in GarageBand app, these are the two must-have iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps I...
Techcrunch Ati Motors raises $20M as India’s robotics industry grows
Ati Motors, an Indian startup building AI-powered autonomous mobile robots, has raised $20 million in a Series B round. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Takeout What Exactly Does 'Expo' Mean In Restaurants?
Rail, pass, fire, expo -- you've probably heard these terms on shows like "The Bear." The expo is crucial in restaurants, but what does it really mean?
Engadget Canon has developed a 410-megapixel full-frame sensor
Canon announced that it has created a new 410-megapixel, 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, "the largest number of pixels ever achieved" in a sensor of its size. Because of the level of detail the new sensor can capture, Canon expects it to be used...
Techcrunch Microsoft’s head of venture has resigned
Chris Young, Microsoft's head of of business development and its venture unit, M12, resigned from his role on Wednesday, the company said. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
404 Media Viral 'Challah Horse' Image Zuckerberg Loved Was Originally Created as a Warning About Facebook's AI Slop
"Challah Horse" was a Polish meme warning about Facebook AI spam 'targeted at susceptible people' that was stolen by a spam page targeted at susceptible people.
BBC - Europe Dark humour for dark times: How comedy helps in Ukraine
Ukrainian stand-up comedians say humour can help people cope and raise money for the war effort.
Daring Fireball [Sponsor] Fucking Amazon
I sold Woot to Amazon and they made it shitty. So I quit. Then I got bored. I started A Mediocre Corporation with a few others from Woot. We just launched a classic daily deal site — only one thing for sale each day. Meh. Oh, and since you seem...
Engadget Extremely OK Games has cancelled its follow-up to Celeste
Extremely OK Games has cancelled its upcoming game Earthblade. The followup to the team's beloved indie sensation Celeste was announced in 2022 and expected to release last year. Maddy Thorson announced the news on the studio's website today. "Noel...
Digital Tends VPN Test: How to see if your VPN is working
Not sure if your VPN is protecting your privacy? Here's the best method to check whether your IP address, location, and browsing activity are secure.
The Next Web ZuriQ is rewriting the rules of quantum computing by letting qubits fly
Ah, quantum computing… that moonshot technology full of potential, full of promise — and jam-packed with enough jargon to make the average person cry. Qubits, entanglement, superposition, trapped-ions, Schrödinger’s cat. These terms sound strange...
Digital Tends Short on space? Grab this Lenovo mini PC deal
Snap up a tiny Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q mini PC for substantially less as part of Lenovo's discounts right now. It's great for small spaces.
Hack-A-Day What Day Is It Again? Check the Clock
If you’re lucky enough to work from home, you’ll soon find that it presents its own set of challenges, mostly related to work/life balance. It can get so bad that …read more
Digital Tends See a stunning view of a eclipse in space captured by the Blue Ghost mission
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost mission to the moon has captured stunning video of the Earth eclipsing the sun, as seen from space.
Digital Tends The Alienware m18 R2 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 is on sale
The Alienware m18 R2 gaming laptop is the ideal gaming laptop for those wanting power without spending a fortune. It's on sale now at Dell.
Digital Tends Samsung Galaxy S25 series barely makes a case for itself
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series wants you to pay a fat sticker price, with the caveat that you forget about upgrades and remain blind to the competition.
Lifehacker Samsung Just Gave Us Our First Look at a Mysterious Thinner Galaxy Smartphone
Samsung might beat Apple to market with a thin smartphone.
The Takeout How President Trump's Potential Mexico Tariffs Would Affect Your Fridge
There could be a whopper on the way for your favorite Mexican imports. Here's all the stuff in your fridge that might have you feeling the chill.
The Takeout The Fruity Secret To Texas Roadhouse's Steak Sauce
Texas Roadhouse is famous for its delicious steak which is helped along by its distinct steak sauce. But hiding in the back of the sauce is a fruity secret.
Engadget GLAAD Media Awards nominates Paper Mario after Nintendo restored trans representation
Ten video games have received nominations for the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. This program celebrates media works that feature "fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community...
Apple Insider Apple will still have to deal with a class-action lawsuit alleging pay disparity
A proposed class-action lawsuit against Apple, which alleges that the company underpays its female staff, is going forward after all.A proposed class-action lawsuit against Apple is moving forward.Even though Apple claims it takes the issue of...
Daring Fireball Southern California Wildfire Relief: Consider Donating to the Red Cross Through Apple
Apple: Click the amount you wish to contribute, then click Donate and Apple will transfer 100% of your contribution to the American Red Cross in support of people impacted by the 2025 Southern California wildfires. Apple has prominent links...
Ars Technica NASA moves swiftly to end DEI programs, ask employees to “report” violations
"Failure to report this information within 10 days may result in adverse consequences."
Gizmodo Wait, Stranger Things‘ Finn Wolfhard Co-Directed a Summer Camp Slasher Comedy?
He did indeed, and also co-wrote and co-stars in it. Hell of a Summer hits theaters April 18.
Lifehacker You Might Be Following Trump on Social Media Without Meaning To
The same goes for Vice President Vance and the First Lady.
Polygon How to complete ‘Poison in the Roots’ in Diablo 4
“Poison in the Roots” is part of the main questline in Diablo 4 season 7, Season of Witchcraft. In order to complete it, you’ll need to help the witches of the Tree of Whispers by completing a special ritual. This quest includes some light puzzle...
BBC - Europe Taoiseach election delay 'farcical' amid chaos in the Dáil
The election of a taoiseach has been suspended until Thursday morning after a day of bitter rows in the Dáil.
BBC - Europe UK warns Putin after Russian spy ship seen near British waters
John Healey says the vessel is used to gather intelligence and map the UK's underwater infrastrcuture.
Kotaku Celeste Devs Cancel Next Game After Falling Out And Difficult Development
Earthblade was going to be the next game from the creators behind 2D pixel art action hits TowerFall and Celeste. But on Wednesday, designer Maddy Thorson announced the project was quietly canceled last month after a fallout between some of the...
How To Geek The Ultra-Thin Galaxy S25 Edge Is Coming Soon
We're not getting many details yet.
The Geek Games Resident Evil 2’s iPhone Version Flops: Another Miss for Capcom on Apple Devices
HANDHELD NEWS – Unsurprisingly, Resident Evil 2 has been a commercial failure on iPhones, marking yet another disappointing launch for Capcom on Apple platforms. Sales estimates show the title has fallen far short of expectations. Capcom’s latest...
Lifehacker These Three Apps Have Helped Me Stop Doomscrolling
If you can't turn away from the news, enlist an app to help.
The Takeout Gelato Vs. Ice Cream: What's The Difference?
You may think of ice cream and gelato as pretty much the same thing, but there are some subtle yet significant differences between the two frozen desserts.
The Intercept Trump’s Anti-Trans Executive Order Is Unscientific Nonsense
The Trump administration is taking a brute-force approach to push trans people out of public life. The post Trump’s Anti-Trans Executive Order Is Unscientific Nonsense appeared first on The Intercept.
New York Times - World Partial Victory for Prince Harry as Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Admit Unlawful Activities
Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers gave Harry an “unequivocal apology,” admitting for the first time to unlawful activities at The Sun and agreeing to pay what it called substantial damages.
Techcrunch Nearly 10 years later, Tumblr TV launches to all as a TikTok alternative
In 2015, the blogging site Tumblr launched a GIF discovery feature called Tumblr TV as an experimental product. Now, with the U.S. TikTok ban leaving the fate of the short-form video app uncertain, Tumblr has decided it’s finally time to launch...
The Geek Games Samsung Galaxy S25 Colors Leaked Ahead of Launch!
TECH NEWS – It’s a bit funny when the color palette of this year’s smartphones from the South Korean company reaches the public, because we get to see the devices in all their glory. Three models of the Samsung Galaxy S25 hit the Internet before...
Engadget Sega unveils a player account system
Sega has introduced a new system for player accounts. A Sega Account will connect all of a player's games and services from both Sega and Atlus. It will also be a place for the two studios to share news, events, updates and promotions about their...
The Geek Games PlayStation Nearly Beats Nintendo at Its Own Game: Reggie Fils-Aimé Praises Astro Bot
Reggie Fils-Aimé, former president of Nintendo of America, admitted that PlayStation’s Astro Bot performed so well that it nearly “outshined” Super Mario. His remarks were shared onstage at the New York Game Awards, where the PS5-exclusive title...
Daring Fireball Next Week’s iOS 18.3 and MacOS 15.3 Updates Will Enable Apple Intelligence During Onboarding
From Apple’s developer release notes for iOS 18.3, now at release candidate (RC) status: For users new or upgrading to iOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence will be enabled automatically during iPhone onboarding. Users will have access to Apple...
New York Times - World How Europe Is Preparing for a New Era of Trump
World leaders gathered in Davos, Switzerland for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Jeanna Smialek, a New York Times reporter, describes how there was a veneer of anxiety over the event, with attendees wondering: How will the new Trump...
How To Geek 8 Cool Tricks You Can Do With Your Browser's Element Inspector
No coding lessons required.
Gizmodo After the Success of the Movie, Wicked Has Found Broadway’s First Black Elphaba
Hamilton's Lencia Kebede joins the New York City cast as the new full-time Elphaba this March.
Lifehacker Nine Cleaning Products TikTok Absolutely Loves
CleanTok influencers are obsessed with these gadgets.
Techcrunch Scale AI is facing a third worker lawsuit in about a month
In this suit, workers are claiming they suffered PTSD from disturbing content. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Truthout Rescuers Have Recovered 200 Bodies From Rubble in Gaza, With 10,000 More Buried
Officials estimate that 2,840 people’s bodies were evaporated entirely by Israeli attacks.
Gizmodo Ketamine Nasal Spray Approved as Standalone Treatment for Tough Depression Cases
This week, the FDA expanded the approval of Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-based nasal spray, Spravato.
New York Times - World Britain Says Russian Spy Ship Returned to U.K. Waters in Sign of Kremlin Threat
The British defense secretary told Parliament that the Yantar, which he described as a Russian spy ship, had come near Britain’s coast for the second time in a few months.
Engadget Dozens of subreddits are banning X links from their communities
Dozens of subreddits have opted to block links to X in their communities over the last 24 hours in a movement that appears to be gaining momentum across Reddit. Hundreds more appear to be actively discussing or considering a similar move with their...
Polygon Yellowjackets’ season 3 trailer finally looks like the show we were promised
Yellowjackets has always shown a lot of promise — that’s part of the problem. Since the show premiered in 2021, the potential for chaos, conspiracy, and cannibalism seemed ripe for the taking; the show would get crazier, and we’d find out the...
Gizmodo Major Subreddits Are Banning Links to X Following Musk’s Seig Heil-Like Salute
More communities are considering blocking links to Musk's platfrom.
Techcrunch How to delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
In the wake of Meta’s decision to remove its third-party fact-checking system and loosen content moderation policies, Google searches on how to delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads have been on the rise. People who are angry with the decision...