Communities Push Back Against Data Centers Communities across the United States are increasingly opposing new data center developments, and their efforts are paying off. Local residents, activists, and lawmakers have joined forces to challenge energy-hungry data centers that contribute to rising ele...

BMX Unveils Semi-Solid State MagSafe Power Banks Apple users tired of risky, short-lived power banks now have a new option. BMX, a startup from accessory veteran Daniel Chin, has launched its SolidSafe semi-solid state MagSafe power banks. Promising longer life and enhanced safety, these batteries a...

Starlink Satellite Suffers Sudden Explosion in Orbit A Starlink satellite experienced a dramatic anomaly, leading to a sudden drop in altitude and the release of debris. SpaceX confirmed it lost control of the vehicle after communications were abruptly cut off. The incident involved “venting of the ...

OhSnap Snap Grip 5 Takes Phone Grips to the Next Level Magnetic phone grips have evolved, and the OhSnap Snap Grip 5 is leading the charge. If you’ve been searching for a phone grip that’s easy to use, sticks securely, and works with any magnetic mount, this could be the one. Unlike older grips, thi...

TikTok US Sale: What You Need to Know TikTok is officially changing hands in the U.S. after years of regulatory scrutiny. The social media giant has finalized a deal to sell enough of its U.S. operations to comply with divest-or-ban requirements. The agreement, expected to close on January 22, 2026,...

Threads Aims to Be Your Go-To Morning App Meta’s Threads app is capturing attention as a platform users are eager to open first thing in the morning. With 400 million monthly and 150 million daily active users, Threads is quickly establishing itself as a central hub for conversations on sports, ente...

OpenAI Updates ChatGPT to Protect Teen Users OpenAI and Anthropic are stepping up efforts to keep teens safer online by updating how their AI chatbots interact with younger users. OpenAI has introduced new guidelines for ChatGPT, focusing on users aged 13 to 17, while Anthropic is developing tools t...

Instagram Cracks Down on Hashtag Spam If your feed is full of Instagram posts with endless hashtags, relief is coming. Instagram has announced a cap of five hashtags per post, aiming to reduce spam and improve the quality of content. The change, shared by Instagram chief Adam Mosseri, emphasizes tha...

Google AI Video Check Now Available in Gemini Google has expanded its Gemini app to allow users to verify if videos were made or edited using Google AI. Many content creators and consumers have been asking, “Was this video generated using AI?” Now, Gemini can answer that question specifically for Go...

Valorant Players Urged to Update BIOS After Riot Finds Security Flaw If you’re a Valorant fan, your motherboard might need urgent attention. Riot Games recently discovered a security flaw in multiple recent motherboards that could let cheaters bypass anti-cheat protections. This vulnerability affect...

Netflix Snags Elle Duncan for Live Event Hosting Netflix is stepping deeper into live event broadcasting by hiring ESPN personality Elle Duncan. Known for her work on SportsCenter, College GameDay, and WNBA Countdown, Duncan will lead Netflix’s upcoming live events lineup, starting with the highly a...

Kia and Hyundai Launch Major Anti-Theft Fix for Millions of Cars Kia and Hyundai are taking sweeping action to stop the viral “Kia Boyz” thefts that plagued their vehicles. Millions of cars sold between 2011 and 2022 will now receive a free anti-theft upgrade, including a zinc sleeve installed aroun...