A bomb cyclone is expected to hit the US East Coast this weekend, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and the risk of coastal flooding. Also known as bombogenesis, this type of storm forms when a cold air mass collides with a warm air mass, rapidly intensifying the system. The most …
Read More »Sonos’ Super Bowl sale knocks hundreds off its audio gear
Sonos isn’t exactly synonymous with the Super Bowl, although the brand discounts its gear every year around this time like clockwork. It’s knocking 20 percent off many of its marquee products, including soundbars and standalone speakers — all of which can be paired together to improve sound quality and to …
Read More »F1 testing: Barcelona ‘shakedown’ offers first hints of Formula 1 2026
“There is a lot of excitement, not only in Ferrari but around the whole paddock,” Hamilton’s team-mate Charles Leclerc said. “We have to adapt as drivers and teams to try and find ways to maximise what is our new package, especially now with this energy management that is so much …
Read More »Americast – Can Trump really save the midterms for the Republicans?
Available for over a year Can Republicans win the midterm elections and keep control of both houses of Congress? It’s the biggest political event of the year, and this week Donald Trump kicked off the Republican’s campaign in Iowa, telling voters the odds are against him, but Republicans “need to …
Read More »We finally heard from Trump Mobile… and they immediately ghosted us
Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone’s whereabouts. As usual, we’re still waiting for a response. In the meantime, I finally got a reply from a company exec. After months — months — …
Read More »What do we know about the number of people killed in Iran protests? | World News
Thousands of people have been killed in Iran’s deadly protests, but deaths are still being verified, with conflicting reports. Here’s what we know. Estimates from human rights organisations and doctors, independent of the Iranian regime’s official figures, range from over 5,000 at the conservative end to 33,000 by one count, …
Read More »I Got My Hands on the New Galaxy Z TriFold in Dubai, and Was Surprised by Its Clever Design
Although the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold looks like a smash hit already in South Korea and quickly sold out after going on sale in the US for $2,900, I’ve been skeptical of the foldable phone’s design. But those thoughts changed considerably after I actually got my hands on it. On paper, it looked like the Korean company was trading functionality …
Read More »There’s a social network for AI agents, and it’s getting weird
Yes, you read that right. “Moltbook” is a social network of sorts for AI agents, particularly ones offered by OpenClaw (a viral AI assistant project that was formerly known as Moltbot, and before that, known as Clawdbot — until a legal dispute with Anthropic). Moltbook, which is set up similarly …
Read More »Dyson’s powerful 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum is nearly 75 percent off today
In case you missed it, we recently overhauled our guides to the best budget robot vacuums and the best mopping vacs, both of which feature a slate of new picks from Roborock, Narwal, Dreame, and others. Dyson’s 360 Vis Nav Robot Vacuum didn’t technically make the cut, though it was …
Read More »A new molecular atlas of tau enables precision diagnostics and drug targeting across neurodegenerative diseases
[ Graphical abstract. Credit: Cell (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2025.12.036 Tau protein aggregation is a shared feature in over 20 neurodegenerative diseases (collectively referred to as “tauopathies”). New research led by Boston Children’s Hospital challenges the current “one-size-fits-all” approach to diagnosing and treating these tauopathies. The study is published in the journal …
Read More »TV Shoppers Want Big Screens and the Best Pictures, but Their Budget May Not Cut It, CNET Finds
The Super Bowl is less than two weeks away, and you may have your sights set on a new TV, especially if you contemplated buying one during October or Black Friday sales. But how much are you willing to pay for the TV you really want? CNET’s TechPulse findings show that US adults …
Read More »Starmer hails China reset a success – but not everyone is convinced | Politics News
Keir Starmer describes himself as a “British pragmatist” who takes a “common sense” approach. When it comes to global affairs, and domestic ones too, he isn’t one to grandstand, he’d rather try to get things done. That has been the entire tenor of his three-day visit to China as the …
Read More »GAA National Leagues: Donegal v Kerry All-Ireland final rematch headlines busy weekend
Outside opinions mean little to Donegal manager Jim McGuinness and his single-minded approach will continue into Sunday’s All-Ireland final rematch against Kerry in Ballyshannon [13:30 GMT]. The Kingdom romped to a 39th Sam Maguire success last summer, defeating Donegal 1-26 to 0-19 in the final as Jack O’Connor’s side exploded …
Read More »Liverpool v Newcastle: Life after Alexander Isak and ‘the most talked about thing in world football’
It was not just the goals. This side had long relied on Isak’s movement in behind. Though Wissa also plays on the shoulder, the 29-year-old suffered a knee injury on international duty with DR Congo, which severely delayed his debut after he pushed to leave Brentford. The towering Woltemade, who …
Read More »FPL talking point: Time to triple up on Chelsea?
Chalobah has attacking threat from set pieces and he’s decent for defensive contributions too. If you want another route into the Chelsea clean sheets then consider Sanchez in goal. Joao Pedro frustrated FPL managers earlier in the season but has performed well under Rosenior and seems to be first choice …
Read More »Scottish Premiership preview: Maswanhise, Robinson & Hibs v Rangers
It has been a peculiar season for Stephen Robinson and St Mirren. A glorious day at Hampden in December to win the Premier Sports Cup renders their league struggles almost irrelevant, but they host Dundee on Saturday at risk of being sucked into the relegation battle. They only have one …
Read More »Alternate path for inflammation could improve rheumatoid arthritis treatment
[ Credit: Towfiqu barbhuiya from Pexels The class of anti-inflammatory drugs known as TNF-inhibitors has brought relief to many sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis, but they don’t work for up to 4 of every 10 patients. New research led by Washington State University may have discovered why: a “backdoor” pathway of …
Read More »Xfinity Adds Fan-First Upgrades for Your 2026 Winter Olympics Viewing
Sports will undoubtedly take over our TV time in February with the Super Bowl, the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, and the NBA All-Star Game. If you’re an Xfinity TV customer, you’ll be able to watch the Winter Olympics with features like RealTime 4K, Fan View, and customizable Multiview displays. Comcast announced its new …
Read More »Tesla throws in the towel on car sales
Is Tesla still a car company? It’s a question we’ve been asking ourselves more frequently over the past year, especially as the company’s car business shrinks and Elon Musk continues to push the message that Tesla should be seen more as an AI and robotics leader and less so as …
Read More »Brighton tributes: Coaching chief Rado Vidosic was ‘one of most incredible men’ – Chris Roberts
Brighton interim manager Chris Roberts has described Rado Vidosic as “one of the most incredible men I’ve ever met” following the death of the club’s head of women’s and girls’ coaching. Vidosic, who was 64, had been working at Brighton since January 2025, and his son Dario is the club’s …
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