BBC - Innovation Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency
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The Guardian - US Ninety Palestinians released by Israel as Gaza ceasefire enters second day – live
Palestinian detainees greeted with joy in West Bank after earlier release of three Israeli hostages on Sunday Full report: Palestinians celebrate as prisoners freed‘I can’t believe I have survived’: the day the Gaza ceasefire finally arrivedThree...
The Guardian - US Myanmar airstrike on detention camp kills dozens, armed opposition group says
Those killed in attack on camp for relatives of junta soldiers in Rakhine state were women and children, Arakan Army saysA Myanmar junta airstrike has killed 28 people, including children, and wounded 25 at a temporary detention area in western...
The Guardian - US Trump is back! How do we prepare for life under a brutal regime of AI climate crypto madness?! | First Dog on the Moon
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The Geek Games Wartorn: The Connection Between Myth: The Fallen Lords and BioShock’s Lead Designer’s New Game [VIDEO]
The inspiration for Wartorn is a forgotten Bungie game where you controlled dwarves to blow up zombies. Everyone’s first experience with physics in a video game is different. An early example is Bungie’s Myth 2: Soulblighter. It’s a fantasy...
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Digital Tends Watch DJI’s ‘cinematic magic’ footage captured by its new Flip drone
DJI has released some stunning footage showing the kind of cinematic imagery that it's possible to capture with its new Flip drone.
The Geek Games Call of Duty: The Microtransaction No One Can Criticize!
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Mashable The £33 hack to blocking ads on your familys devices for life
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Techcrunch Bluesky launches a custom feed for vertical videos
It is the product shipping time for all social networks with TikTok’s services in the restoration phase, and the app still unavailable in the App Store and the Play Store. Bluesky said Sunday that it is launching a custom feed for vertical video in...
The Guardian - US ‘A real wild card’: experts struggle to predict Trump’s stance on Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro’s future uncertain as Trump prepares for White House return with contrasting administration picksVenezuela’s dictator, Nicolás Maduro, has overcome the first major obstacle facing him in 2025 after staring down domestic and foreign...
The Guardian - US Moving pictures: comics and animation exhibition showcases stories of migration
Graphic novelists, cartoonists and animators use testimonies of migrants to depict tales of survival and escape across the world in show at Soas Univeristy of LondonAn award-winning graphic novelist who migrated to the UK from Tripoli, a Pulitzer...
The Guardian - US ‘Look, they’re getting skin!’: are we right to strive to save the world’s tiniest babies? – podcast
Doctors are pushing the limits of science and human biology to save more extremely premature babies than ever before. But when so few survive, are we putting them through needless suffering? By Sophie McBain. Read by Chloe Pirrie Continue reading...
The Guardian - US Edmund White on lust, love and literature: ‘I’ve had sex with 3,000 men. A peer asked: “Why so few?”’
The American author’s fifth memoir is all about sex - with alfresco frolics in London and encounters in a bullring among the tamer anecdotes. At 85, he explains why he thought the book would never be published‘I think the French are best in bed,...
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The Geek Games Crysis: Crytek Confirms It Was Built for Future PCs!
It’s no coincidence that it became a meme to wonder if a PC could run Crysis, because a PC at the time would bleed to death on higher graphics settings! PCGamer interviewed Cevat Yerli, the director of Crysis and founder of Crytek. According to...
New York Times - World Trump Vowed to End the Ukraine War Before Taking Office. The War Rages On.
Donald J. Trump’s promise to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours, “before I even become president,” proved to be untrue.
New York Times - World Israeli Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners Released as Cease-Fire Begins
The start of a truce prompted celebrations in Gaza, where Hamas militants made a show of force on the streets after 15 months of war. Hours after the first three hostages returned to Israel, it freed 90 prisoners.
The Guardian - US NFL playoffs: Bills edge Ravens in nail-biter to set up AFC title tilt with Chiefs
Baltimore Ravens 25–27 Buffalo Bills Buffalo will face Kansas City for place in Super BowlEagles face Commanders in NFC championship gameJosh Allen rushed for two touchdowns, Buffalo’s defense forced three turnovers and the Bills advanced to the...
Hack-A-Day Robotics Class is Open
If you are like us, you probably just spin up your own code for a lot of simple projects. But that’s wasteful if you are trying to do anything serious. …read more
The Guardian - US Trump 2.0 – podcast
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, Hugo Lowell and David Smith discuss what to expect from his first few weeksDonald Trump is heading back to the White House.Michael Safi speaks to the Guardian’s Washington DC bureau chief David Smith and...
Mashable NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 20, 2025
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
Mashable Wordle today: Answer, hints for January 20, 2025
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Mashable NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 20
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Mashable NYT Strands hints, answers for January 20
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The Guardian - US Ukraine war briefing: Russia suffered record casualties in 2024, claims Ukrainian commander in chief
Oleksandr Syrskyi claims in interview that 150,000 Russian soldiers died last year; Ukraine shoots down 43 Russian drones. What we know on day 1,062.See all our Ukraine war coverageRussia suffered 434,000 casualties in 2024, the commander in chief...
Techcrunch How to stream Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day 2025
Donald Trump will take the presidential oath of office on Monday in front of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., once again. The event takes place at noon ET and is expected to attract considerable attention from both supporters and...
InVerse 65 Weird New Things on Amazon That Are So Damn Clever
Take a look at these 65 weird new things on Amazon that are so damn clever and you’ll see how brilliant the inventive minds of today actually are.
The Takeout What Exactly Makes Beer A Bock?
There are all kinds of beer categories to choose from. But while it's great to have options, the names can get confusing. So what exactly is a bock beer?
Digital Tends This rocket-launch photo is unlike any you’ve seen before
NASA astronaut Don Pettit has shared an incredible photo of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket during its maiden launch last week.
BBC - Europe Brexit fishing row heads for trade court showdown
The UK has banned European vessels from catching the silvery fish species in its North Sea waters but the EU is challenging the move.
The Takeout Your Tuna Salad Will Get An Instant Boost From One Simple Addition
Tuna salad can sometimes be lackluster or bland. This simple addition will amp up the rich savory flavor every time.
New York Times - World Gazans and Israelis Dare to Hope as Cease-Fire Takes Hold
After the fighting paused, Hamas began to free some of its hostages, releasing 3, and Israel said it had released 90 Palestinian prisoners.
Apple Insider Meta's Edits is an alternative to CapCut, as Apple forgets about Clips
Even as the future of TikTok remains unclear, Meta has rushed out an alternative to CapCut while Apple continues to do nothing to promote Clips eight years after its debut.Apple's Clips app is a fun tool, but not quite a CapCut replacementThere's a...
Engadget Bluesky's 2024 moderation report shows how quickly harmful content grew as new users flocked in
Bluesky experienced explosive growth last year, particularly toward the end, necessitating that the platform ramp up its moderation efforts. In its recently released moderation report for 2024, Bluesky said it grew by about 23 million users,...
Hack-A-Day Hackaday Links: January 19, 2025
This week, we witnessed a couple of space oopsies as both Starship and New Glenn suffered in-flight mishaps on the same day. SpaceX’s Starship was the more spectacular, with the …read more
Engadget Apple's AirPods Max with USB-C drop to their lowest price yet
If you've been waiting for a deal on Apple’s flagship AirPods Max, now is the time to buy a pair. Amazon has discounted the USB-C model to $449, or 18 percent off their suggested $549 price. Since we first posted this story earlier, most colors...
Daring Fireball ★ BrikTok
Apple and Google, seemingly, are following the law, not Trump’s good-as-gold word and pinkie-swear promise that they won’t be held liable for violating it. But Oracle and Akamai seemingly are going with Trump’s word.
The Takeout Forget Tokyo, Visit The City Dubbed 'The Kitchen Of Japan'
It is this Japanese city, not Tokyo, that reigns supreme for food tourists, both for its agricultural dominance and its many sumptuous dishes.
The Takeout The State With Nearly Double The Pizza Hut Locations Of Any Other In The US
One U.S. state has more Pizza Hut locations than any other, thanks to history, nostalgia, and unexpected local quirks. Can you guess which one?
Digital Tends 7 most anticipated thriller movies of 2025, ranked
Havoc and From the World of John Wick: Ballerina are two of 2025's most anticpated thrillers. See what else made the list.
Engadget Samsung Unpacked: How to watch the Galaxy S25 event on Wednesday
Good news, Android fans: You've got just a few days left before the unveiling of 2025's latest (and presumably greatest) new Samsung phones. The company's first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year is slated for Wednesday, January 22 — and as in past...
The Takeout Extend The Shelf Life Of Watercress With One Storage Trick
Watercress adds a peppery bite to any salad, but it doesn't last long once you get it home from the store. This simple trick helps it stay fresher for longer.
How To Geek Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for January 19 (#588)
Mind the spoilers at the end!
The Takeout Before You Order Wendy's Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger, Listen To Reddit's Advice
When you order a Wendy's mushroom bacon cheeseburger might want to consider making some tweaks. Here's what the folks on Reddit have to say.
Engadget TikTok says it’s restoring service in the US
It hasn't even been a full day since ByteDance shut down TikTok in the US, and now it says the app is coming back. In a statement posted on X Sunday afternoon, TikTok wrote, “In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of...
Apple Insider How to watch the 2025 presidential inauguration on Apple devices
Last-minute changes to the location of the 47th presidential inauguration ceremony may have foiled plans by the public to watch the event in person, but here's how to catch the whole event as it's broadcast and streamed live.The US Capitol...
Apple Insider 'Ted Lasso' star drops strong hint of filming for fourth season
Evidence continues to trickle in that hit Apple TV+ show "Ted Lasso" will return for a fourth season.'Ted Lasso' star Nick Mohammed has dropped a hint about the show's return.The latest hint comes from former cast member Nick Mohammed, who played...
The Takeout The Pantry Staple To Give Your Gratins An Elevated Texture
If you want to enhance both the taste and texture of your gratins, there's one pantry ingredient you mustn't skip.
Digital Tends I compared the two of the most powerful mobile chipsets — here’s what happened
The Snapdragon 8 Elite and Dimensity 9400 are two of the most popular smartphone chips. I compared them head-to-head.
Digital Tends The best multiplayer games on Android
Android games are amazing, but they don't have to only be single-player experiences. Multiplayer games are great to play on the go, so here are the best ones.
The Takeout Here's How To Booze Up Your Maple Syrup For A Better Brunch
Maple syrup pairs perfectly with pancakes, waffles, and other brunch classics. To make it even better, create your own boozy version with bourbon or rum.
MacRumors TikTok is Working Again in the U.S., But Still Removed From App Store
Well, that didn't last long. Less than a day after TikTok became temporarily unavailable in the U.S., the app is now functional again. In an in-app notice, TikTok says the app has been restored "as a result of President Trump's efforts." Last...
New York Times - World The Last Migrant Caravans Before the Inauguration
A Times photographer made two trips to southern Mexico to follow groups of migrants as they walked toward the United States.
The Takeout Is Panera Fast Food Or Is It Something Else?
Though you can certainly get a meal pretty quickly when you order food from Panera Bread, is it actually considered a fast food restaurant?
New York Times - World First 3 Israeli Hostages Are Freed Under Gaza Cease-Fire
Thirty-three people were set to be released during the first phase of the agreement, including female soldiers and civilians, children and men over 50.
Digital Tends Mail app for macOS will soon get an overdue AI upgrade
Apple demoed an AI-charged Mail experience months ago, but delayed one of the crucial tricks for Macs. It seems a macOS update will finally serve it in April.
Gizmodo How to Get Around the US CapCut ban
The other victim of the TikTok ban in the United States is none other than CapCut. Are you used to using it? Here's how you can continue enjoying it despite the ban.
Hack-A-Day Dillo Turns 25, and Releases a New Version
The chances are overwhelming, that you are reading this article on a web browser powered by some form of the Blink or WebKit browser engines as used by Google, Apple, …read more
Techcrunch From recruiting for Palantir to landing a plane on Highway 85: meet defense tech’s wildest power broker
Peter Conway has recruited for some of the buzziest defense and hard tech firms in Silicon Valley over the last decade, like Palantir and Mach Industries. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Takeout What Makes Philadelphia-Style Ice Cream So Different?
We uncover the history of Philadelphia-style ice cream and give you tips on how to make this quick, eggless treat that lets fresh flavors shine.
Engadget Instagram is rushing out a new video editing app that sure sounds a lot like CapCut
Instagram head Adam Mosseri took to Threads on Sunday with yet another announcement this weekend, the timing of which surely had nothing at all to do with TikTok and other ByteDance-owned apps (briefly) going dark: a new, free video-editing app...
New York Times - World Monday Briefing: A Gaza Cease-Fire Begins
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Apple Insider TikTok has shut itself down in the US ahead of January 19 deadline.
A TikTok ban in the US that's been in the works for years started early on Saturday with the company locking down US users — but the entire saga remains more about politics than national security.TikTokAs of January 19, 2025, TikTok is no longer...
Gizmodo Helldivers Devs Hope the Movie Recruits A-List Cannon Fodder
You don't play Helldivers without dying one or three times, so why shouldn't the movie have some celebs perish in the name of freedom?
The Geek Games Silo Season 2 – A Dystopian Thriller That’s Bigger and Better Than Ever
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Truthout North Carolina Supreme Court Candidate Tries to Overturn His Election Loss
Jefferson Griffin wants to toss 5,500 military and overseas absentee ballots to retroactively win an election he lost.
9to5 Mac Instagram announces new ‘Edits’ app amidst TikTok and CapCut ban, launching next month
Today, Meta is announcing Edits: a new mobile video editing platform. This comes just hours after TikTok (and as a result, CapCut) were banned in the US – though TikTok is currently being restored, at least temporarily. more…
New York Times - World As Truce Takes Hold, Gazans and Israelis Express Elation Tinged With Doubt
After 470 days of death, a tentative cease-fire began on Sunday in Gaza. But Palestinians could not be sure that the war had ended, and Israelis fear that many hostages will still remain in Gaza.
Gizmodo Teen Sets Fire to Congressman’s Office Allegedly Over TikTok Ban
"He was just sitting there watching it burn," the congressman told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
How To Geek Should You Be Shooting Photos in ProRAW on Your iPhone?
How much photo editing do you really want to do?
Techcrunch AI benchmarking organization criticized for waiting to disclose funding from OpenAI
An organization developing math benchmarks for AI didn’t disclose that it had received funding from OpenAI until relatively recently, drawing allegations of impropriety from some in the AI community. Epoch AI, a nonprofit primarily funded by Open...
Gizmodo How to Unblock CapCut in the US? Use a VPN
If you're looking for ways to unblock CapCut in the US, you've found your salvation.
InVerse Hands Down, The 65 Cheapest & Most Useful Things You Can Buy for Your Home
These budget-friendly Amazon products are so useful and clever — they’ll make your life so much easier.
Techcrunch The Pentagon says AI is speeding up its ‘kill chain’
Leading AI developers, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, are threading a delicate needle to sell software to the United States military: make the Pentagon more efficient, without letting their AI kill people. Today, their tools are not being used as...
Techcrunch Meta announces a new CapCut rival called Edits
Meta Sunday announced a new video editing app called Edits, after ByteDance’s video editing app CapCut was removed from Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store as part of the TikTok ban. Instagram head Adam Mosseri (pictured above) said on...
Engadget Marvel Snap, CapCut, Lemon8 and other ByteDance apps have also shut down in the US alongside TikTok
Update, January 19 2025, 2:06PM ET: After shutting down its app and being delisted from various app stores about 12 hours ago, TikTok is now in the process of restoring services in the US. This story addresses more recent changes to this evolving...
Mashable TikTok is back, as Trump pledges to use executive power to save the app on day one
One day before inauguration, Trump promised to save TikTok via executive order, as the app's CEO prepares to attend the presidential ceremony.
Polygon TikTok went dark in the U.S. — but it’s already coming back
TikTok is “in the process of restoring service” in the United States after shutting down for a large portion of Sunday. Late on Saturday night, the company voluntarily removed itself from Apple and Google’s app stores, leaving 170 million users...
In These Times Looking for the Resistance
The true believers came out to the People's March in D.C., but a mass movement against Trump 2.0 failed to materialize.
The Intercept Trump Inauguration Official’s “Phony Charity” Allegedly Pocketed East Palestine Train Disaster Funds
Under a settlement with Ohio’s attorney general, GOP operative Pat Lee can never fundraise for charity in the state again. The post Trump Inauguration Official’s “Phony Charity” Allegedly Pocketed East Palestine Train Disaster Funds appeared first...
Mashable TikTok ban countdown: See the latest updates as time runs short
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Gizmodo TikTok Returns in the U.S. After Trump Promises To Delay Ban
Trump says he wants the U.S. to have a "50% ownership position" in TikTok.
Apple Insider TikTok service restored in the US after promises that ban won't be enforced
China-based social media site TikTok has returned from a one-day hiatus in the US, following assurances from the incoming Trump administration that it will face no penalties for restoring service to its US users now.The ban on TikTok in the US...
How To Geek I Finally Added Smart Control to My Windows and the Results Are Amazing
My biggest mistake was waiting so long.
Engadget TikTok is no longer available in the US
Update, January 19 2025, 1:17PM ET: After shutting down its app and being delisted from various app stores about 12 hours ago, TikTok is now in the process of restoring services in the US. This story addresses more recent changes to this evolving...
Gizmodo MIT Shuts Down Database After Activists Use It to Uncover School’s Ties to Israeli Military
The college has been the site of ongoing protests related to its ties to Israel.
Daring Fireball ★ Nokia’s Next-Day Internal Competitive Analysis of the Original iPhone Largely Got It Right
To the credit of the team that put this presentation together, they mostly got it.
Gizmodo Automakers Want Feds to Pump the Brakes on New Emergency Braking Rules
New automatic emergency braking requirements are set to go into effect in 2029.
Gizmodo The Owl House Creator’s Next Show Looks Good and Freaky
If you've needed some creepy animated body horror since Owl House ended, Knights of Guinevere might be your jam.
Digital Tends TikTok is back, but it’s not out of the woods
You can once again watch your favorite videos on TikTok, but the social media app isn't out of the woods yet.
Hack-A-Day Bambu Connect’s Authentication X.509 Certificate and Private Key Extracted
Hot on the heels of Bambu Lab’s announcement that it would be locking down all network access to its X1-series 3D printers with new firmware, the X.509 certificate and private …read more
Digital Tends The best split-screen PS5 games
Split-screen gaming used to be the only way to play multiplayer games together on consoles, but now you have to dig to find the best PS5 split-screen games.
Digital Tends How to watch Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Unpacked event on January 22
Samsung's next Unpacked event is on Wednesday, January 22. Here's what we expect, and how to watch the show.
The Geek Games Brad Pitt Confronts Imposter and Issues a Warning!
TECH NEWS – Recently, someone impersonating Brad Pitt fell for a scam and lost a lot of money… and now the actor has responded to this case! Recently, a 53-year-old French woman was conned out of more than $850,000 by a man pretending to be Brad...
Techcrunch TikTok is restoring service in the US
Barely more than 12 hours after TikTok went dark in the United States, the video-sharing app is coming back online. “In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service,” the company said in a statement. “We thank...
Daring Fireball WorkOS Radar
My thanks to WorkOS for sponsoring last week at DF. Does your app get fake signups, throwaway emails, or users abusing your free tier? Or worse, bots attacks and brute force attempts? WorkOS Radar can block all this and more. Their simple API...
New York Times - World Israel-Hamas Truce Leaves Big Questions Unresolved for Now
It remains unclear whether the six-week truce will lead to a permanent cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza, or if fighting will resume.
Geek Feed Until Dawn Movie Trailer Gives New Twist to the Original Game’s Premise
Director David F. Sandberg may have been stuck doing Shazam! movies since 2019, but now he’s coming back to the horror genre with an adaptation of Until Dawn. The movie is set to come out in April, and a new trailer has been dropped: Here’s the...