Month: January 2026

The tech industry is full of buzzwords and hype cycles. Many of us feel pressured to talk about and adopt whatever’s new and exciting. Artificial intelligence (AI) is yet another example of history repeating itself. That’s not to say AI isn’t useful or won’t last. It is a bandwagon that everyone is jumping on, however. […]

January 5, 2026

After years in the lead, Tesla loses its title as the world’s top EV seller.

January 4, 2026

Duolingo is under fire after learners spotted ads appearing where ads shouldn’t be on their iPhones.

January 4, 2026

‘Zootopia 2’ hops past ‘Frozen 2’ and is now Walt Disney Animation Studios’ biggest box office success.

January 4, 2026

The usual in-flight safety video gets a plot twist. Suddenly, everyone’s paying attention.

January 4, 2026

Elon Musk’s Grok AI is facing intense backlash after “lapses in safeguards” allowed users on X to generate sexualized, non‑consensual images of women and, in one confirmed case, minors. Grok publicly apologized for producing an AI‑altered image of two girls aged 12–16, prompting global outrage and renewed scrutiny of X’s weakened trust‑and‑safety systems. The Indian […]

January 3, 2026

Dior has unveiled a bold new era for its Addict line, fronted by Blackpink’s Jisoo, Anya Taylor‑Joy, and Willow Smith. The 2026 campaign blends fragrance and makeup into one sensorial universe, highlighting new Lip Glow Oils alongside three gourmand fragrances — Rosy Glow, Peachy Glow, and Purple Glow — crafted by Dior Perfume Creation Director […]

January 3, 2026

Cayenne, 911, Taycan, and Panamera are among the thousands of Porsche cars recalled after a rearview camera glitch leaves some drivers without a clear view.

January 3, 2026

Walk into the beat: Lofi Girl opens a cozy café in Paris for music, coffee and study vibes.

January 3, 2026

The Trump Mobile T1 phone has been delayed again, pushing its long-promised launch into 2026.

January 3, 2026

Instagram plans to verify authentic content as AI visuals become harder to spot.

January 3, 2026

Stranger Things’ sky-high send-off: a 5,000-drone light show sets a US record in Las Vegas.

January 3, 2026

Fortnite has expanded its Tarantino crossover with the release of the Wallace Organization Bundle, bringing Pulp Fiction icons Jules Winnfield and Vincent Vega to the Item Shop. Available until January 9, 2026, the bundle costs 2,500 V‑Bucks (about $25 USD) and includes both character skins, The Briefcase cosmetic that doubles as a back bling and […]

January 2, 2026

WordPress is an effective platform for getting your website indexed by search engines. And, while there are several well-known plugins to help optimize your site, there are many more under-the-radar options to choose from. These plugins range in their focus. Some provide comprehensive SEO improvements, covering everything from keywords to helping boost site speed. Others […]

January 2, 2026

The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay a $10 million civil penalty to resolve allegations that its YouTube content violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Regulators said Disney misclassified child‑directed videos between 2020 and 2022 as general‑audience content, allowing YouTube’s systems to collect personal data from viewers under 13 without parental consent. […]

January 1, 2026

Minecraft’s new ‘Stranger Things’ DLC lets you explore Hawkins and the Upside Down block by block.

January 1, 2026

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ just dropped a Thor-focused teaser, and it’s surprisingly tender for an end-of-the-world setup.

January 1, 2026

The White House released a 41‑second Gladiator‑inspired video that blends scenes from the film with footage of President Trump and military hardware, quickly surpassing a million views. The cinematic edit positions Trump as a modern Maximus and signals a high‑energy start to 2026. Supporters view the clip as a victory lap after a year marked […]

January 1, 2026

Jack White publicly criticized Congressman Tim Burchett after the lawmaker shared an AI‑generated deepfake video that falsely depicted the musician. The clip circulated online before Burchett acknowledged it was artificial, prompting White to call out the carelessness of spreading manipulated content. White emphasized that elected officials should be more responsible with what they share, especially […]

January 1, 2026