February might be the shortest month, but it’s big on new movie releases over on Netflix. The streaming platform is releasing tons of popular library titles this month, including the live-action version of How To Train Your Dragon, the 2021 horror The Black Phone and the critically acclaimed sports drama The …
Read More »Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 31 #699
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today’s NYT Strands puzzle is a bit easier than most, once you recognize the theme. If you …
Read More »What Gets You Free Netflix, Hulu and Paramount Plus? A T-Mobile Subscription, That’s What
If you’re a T-Mobile customer, it may surprise you to learn that you’ll get some solid streaming perks with a variety of mobile and home internet plans. Whether you’re into binge-watching your favorite TV shows, streaming the latest blockbusters from the comfort of your home or checking out music and podcasts, …
Read More »Laws to keep guns away from distressed individuals reduce suicides, suggests study
[ Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain In 2023, more than half of all suicide deaths in the United States involved firearms. “Red flag” laws—also called Extreme Risk Protection Orders or ERPOs—are designed to reduce these deaths by authorizing temporary firearm removal from individuals deemed at high risk of harming themselves or …
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 »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 »How to Stay Safe at a Protest – Physically and Digitally
The past decade has brought record numbers of Americans to the streets over critical issues — gun violence, racial injustice, police brutality and reproductive rights. More recently, the killing of two American citizens in Minneapolis and countless reports of harassment and unconstitutional raids by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents …
Read More »Galaxy S26 Rumors: New Confirmations and Leaks About Samsung’s Upcoming Phones
Rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S26 line of phones have been circulating for months now. For a while, it seemed like Samsung could be replacing its base phone with the Pro. Then we heard that the Plus would be discontinued in favor of the S26 Edge, with the Ultra sticking around. And …
Read More »Mapping surprise in the human mind, with help from AI
[ University of Chicago fourth-year student Bella Summe collects neural data using fNIRS (Functional Near-InfraRed Spectroscopy) as study participants listen to stories. Summe is contributing to research which reveals how AI prediction errors mirror the patterns of surprise in human brains. Credit: University of Chicago We build AI systems to …
Read More »What Can You Legally Share About ICE Raids on Social Media? I Found Out
As ICE activity and related repression against immigrants continue around the country, a common question is how safe it is to post on social media about ICE sightings or nearby raids. Many activists have reported that their posts have been taken down or flagged for sharing information about ICE over the …
Read More »Obsbot’s new gimbal webcam doesn’t justify its $350 price
Webcam company Obsbot recently launched two new gimbal-equipped webcams, the $349 Tiny 3 and the $199 Tiny 3 Lite. It claims that the priciest model is the smallest pan, tilt, zoom (PTZ) 4K webcam ever made, weighing 63 grams. Ironically, the Tiny 3 Lite is heavier and bigger. I’ve been …
Read More »AI Is a Copyright Catastrophe and It Affects Everyone
You might not consider copyright laws very often, but in today’s age of videos, art and writing, we are all copyright owners. If you’ve ever written a blog post, a book or taken a photograph you are a copyright owner and author. It’s in the news more often thanks to …
Read More »F1 testing 2026: Adrian Newey-designed Aston Martin emerges
Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren, Racing Bulls and Cadillac also ran on Thursday. Lewis Hamilton had a spin in the Ferrari out of Turn 10, but he and team-mate Charles Leclerc managed 170 laps between them. Seven-time champion Hamilton said: “Nice to get out in the dry. It was great to be …
Read More »Wales rugby crisis: Shane Williams hopes player power can help save Ospreys
Williams says the uncertainty was unsettling with current Ospreys head coach Mark Jones saying the squad had heard nothing from Y11. “Is there a conclusion, do we know what is happening?” said Williams, who is head of rugby at a west Wales school that plays in Welsh rugby’s schools and …
Read More »Chips, anyone? German farm gives away millions of potatoes after bumper harvest
Dubbed “the great potato rescue”, it is part of a plan to save the spuds from going to waste. BBC News
Read More »iOS apps contain hidden security flaws exposing user data, research finds
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Apple often promotes the App Store as a secure place to download apps. The company highlights strict reviews and a closed system as key protections for iPhone users. That reputation now faces serious questions. New research shows that thousands of iOS apps …
Read More »Urgent call to save Britain's oldest rollercoaster
A council writes to the culture secretary to intervene to save Britain’s oldest rollercoaster. BBC News
Read More »Pape Thiaw: Senegal manager given five-match ban after Afcon final chaos
Brahim Diaz’s ‘Panenka’ penalty was saved by Senegal keeper Edouard Mendy, then referee Jean-Jacques Ndala immediately blew the whistle for full-time. Pape Gueye scored the winning goal in the fourth minute of extra time to seal a second Afcon triumph in five years for Senegal. Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye and …
Read More »Driverless cars are coming to London ‘this year’ – but are they, and the capital, ready? | UK News
Driverless cars are coming to London – some time this year. Waymo, Google’s driverless car division, has confirmed its self-driving cars will be fully operational by the end of 2026, assuming regulators give the go-ahead. The phrase “Q4” was mentioned: corporate code for the last few months of the year. …
Read More »Stroke Risk Could Be Flagged Early Using Apple Watch Technology, Studies Show
For millions at risk of stroke, a simple tap on the wrist could one day save lives. New studies from the Amsterdam University Medical Center and St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in London showed that wearables, such as the Apple Watch, can improve the detection of atrial fibrillation compared to standard care. …
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