Month: January 2026

Gotta give it to whoever had that blazing foresight to turn background noise into main-character money.

January 8, 2026

Zodiac meets designer toys—Labubu, Dimoo, Skullpanda, and more gallop into the New Year in style.

January 8, 2026

David Bowie’s 1977 anthem “Heroes” has surged back into the spotlight after its use in the Stranger Things series finale. Following the New Year’s Eve episode, streams of the track jumped nearly 500%, rising from an average of 94,000 daily plays to almost 470,000. The decision to feature Bowie’s original version was suggested by actor‑musician […]

January 7, 2026

Is Office still Office? Microsoft’s naming sparks frustration online.

January 7, 2026

Buttons are back. Clicks introduces a keyboard-first smartphone built for focus.

January 7, 2026

TikTok’s all buttoned up for the year with a meme that started out as a cryptic comment hidden under a video.

January 7, 2026

Proof of delivery, minus the delivery. DoorDash cracks down on a fake drop-off and permanently bans a fraudulent driver.

January 7, 2026

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Apple’s festive AirPods Pro 3 and zodiac-style gear.

January 7, 2026

After Nicolás Maduro’s arrest, social media was quickly overwhelmed by AI‑generated and misleading images that spread far faster than verified reporting. One of the earliest viral photos falsely depicted Maduro being escorted off a plane by U.S. soldiers, a scene later confirmed to be artificially created. More fabricated angles and manipulated videos soon followed, along […]

January 7, 2026

No Echo required. Alexa just found a new place to live, and it’s your browser.

January 6, 2026

From the mid lane to a state medal, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok makes history as esports earns its highest recognition yet.

January 6, 2026

Following the U.S. raid that led to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela faced widespread internet and power outages. In response, Elon Musk’s Starlink activated free satellite internet access across the country until February 3, 2026. The move applied to both active and inactive accounts, offering a vital lifeline during a period of political instability. […]

January 6, 2026

Hawkins lives on, this time in vinyl.

January 6, 2026

The ‘Stranger Things’ finale didn’t just end an era, it reshuffled Spotify’s top spot, propelling Joe Keery past Taylor Swift.

January 6, 2026

The cult-favorite McRib is back in the spotlight, this time under a judge’s gaze.

January 6, 2026

Musk warns: “We’re not kidding” and that there are “consequences” as a viral Grok trend pushes him to draw a hard line on AI misuse and consent on X.

January 6, 2026

Every website experiences a lifecycle. Their look, functionality, and compatibility will eventually become outdated – even with routine maintenance. Websites built with WordPress are no exception. Backwards compatibility is indeed a hallmark of the WordPress core software. However, themes and plugins can still fall behind. Their functionality may no longer be up to snuff. They […]

January 6, 2026

Donald Trump welcomed 2026 at his Mar‑a‑Lago New Year’s Eve gala by auctioning a live‑painted Jesus portrait that sold for $2.75m. The artwork, created in about ten minutes by worship artist Vanessa Horabuena, became the centrepiece of a night filled with political allies, donors, and high‑profile guests including Benjamin Netanyahu and Rudy Giuliani. Trump acted […]

January 5, 2026

You may think of WordPress plugins as tools for improving a website. That makes plenty of sense. We use them to add features for users and site owners. They add capabilities like SEO, shopping carts, and layout building to the mix. Plugins aren’t just here to serve those groups, however. There are also products designed […]

January 5, 2026

The WordPress Block Editor enables browser-based design. That’s leaps and bounds from where the old Classic Editor fell short. It may eliminate the need for a page builder plugin in some cases. That’s all good news. However, it’s also tricky for web developers hoping to prevent their clients from accidentally breaking a layout. It’s all […]

January 5, 2026