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Nvidia announced five interconnected enterprise AI platforms at CES 2026, and said the Rubin inference platform has entered full production with partner deployments expected in the second half of 2026.

A leaked unreleased Google Glasses companion app reveals pairing steps and interface strings that suggest controls to pause notifications during conversations and an audio-only mode; one model appears able to record 3K video.

Hytale's early access launch briefly made it the most-watched game on Twitch with over 420,000 viewers, and the release follows the studio regaining the IP and preparing the game for public play.

Big Hops is a 3D platformer in which players control Hop, a frog who travels between worlds using movement mechanics inspired by Mario and Breath of the Wild while collecting Dark Drips and airship parts.

The Senate passed the DEFIANCE Act, which would allow people whose likenesses are used in sexually explicit AI-generated images without their consent to sue the creators; the bill now moves to the House for consideration.

Microsoft announced a five-point "Community-First AI Infrastructure" plan to address local concerns about its data centers, and the move follows growing community opposition that has led to cancellations of at least 25 projects.

Iran has reportedly used a 'kill switch' and military jammers to interrupt Starlink satellite internet, and NetBlocks reported national connectivity near 1% after more than 60 hours.

The article reports the free 3.0 update adds a Switch 2 island transfer tool and expands storage to 9,000 items, and it outlines in-game ways to earn bells such as turnips, bugs, fish and farming.

The article reports that routine clean installs are rarely needed on modern Windows PCs and can remove useful manufacturer utilities; Windows 11 includes recovery options that repair system files or fully reset the PC without the old install complexities.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max 2TB option is priced at $1,999, and the article notes many users will not need that capacity; external SSDs and cloud plans are presented as lower-cost alternatives.

Google said it will shift from building headline AI models to embedding Gemini’s capabilities into phones, TVs and other hardware to prioritize practical uses. Android Ecosystem president Sameer Samat framed the effort as moving from AI curiosity to “AI utility.”

The article reports CNBC's Jim Cramer said Alphabet could reach about $400, implying roughly 20% upside. It also notes the stock hit an all-time high near $338 after a 65% gain in 2025.

The Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay+ is a compact digital instant camera available in Midnight Blue and Sand Beige that prints on demand instead of using film for every photo.

Apple is introducing Creator Studio, a subscription that bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and other apps for Mac, iPad and iPhone at $13 per month or $129 per year, with availability starting Jan. 28.

EA and Battlefield Studios say Season 2 will now launch on February 17, with a Season 1 extension arriving January 20 while developers refine the new season.

Apple will offer Creator Studio — a subscription including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro for Mac and iPad — starting Jan. 28 for $13/month or $129/year, with reduced pricing for students and educators.

Games Workshop has banned AI-generated content and the use of AI in its design processes, and says it will hire more creative staff while a small number of senior managers experiment with AI.

At CES 2026 Ikea demonstrated Matter‑compatible Varmblixt lamps, new sensors including an IP67 outdoor motion sensor, and several Bluetooth speakers; some items are available now while others are scheduled for April 2026.

Jack McGregor, a founder of the Pittsburgh Penguins, died Tuesday at age 91; the team showed a video tribute before a home game and his death was announced on social media.

A reviewer used both waveguide and prism smart glasses at CES; waveguides provided quick notifications but struggled in crowded exhibition halls, while prism glasses served as reliable wired displays for writing and multitasking.

NASA announced the four-member Crew-11 team will leave the International Space Station earlier than planned after a crew member experienced a medical concern; the agency says the astronaut is stable and undocking is set no earlier than 5 p.m. ET Jan. 14.

Apple and Spectrum began streaming immersive NBA games on Jan. 9 for viewers using Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro headset, and reviewers say the experience lands between a TV broadcast and actually being at the arena.

Microsoft pledged to sign agreements with utilities and pay rates intended to prevent higher electricity prices for nearby consumers when new AI data centers open, and it said it will replenish more water than it uses and contribute to local tax bases.

The OnePlus 15R, released in December 2025 at $699.99, is a durable mid-range phone noted for its exceptional battery life and large display, while its cameras and close pricing to higher-tier models drew criticism.

Steam reached a new peak of 42,042,778 concurrent players on January 11, passing 42 million for the first time, amid multi-year growth that accelerated after the COVID‑19 pandemic.

Windows Central editor Jez Corden reported that Ninja Theory is working on a more interactive third Hellblade title and that Project Mara, an experimental concept announced in 2020, is not currently being worked on.

IDC reports fourth-quarter 2025 PC shipments grew nearly 10% year-over-year to 76.4 million units, driven by Windows 10 upgrade demand and manufacturers pulling forward inventory amid RAM and NAND shortages.

A How-To Geek article by Dibakar Ghosh highlights three Cinnamon-only Linux Mint features — custom right-click Actions, gesture-to-command mapping, and GNOME/GTK theme support — that the author found useful.

Publisher Nexon says Arc Raiders sold 12.4 million copies in 10 weeks and developer Embark Studios is sending a limited-time Gilded Pickaxe to players' in-game inboxes on January 13.

Anthropic has introduced Cowork, a tool that lets Claude access and act on files in a user's folders to automate tasks without code; it is rolling out as a macOS research preview for Claude Max subscribers.