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There’s No Need to Wait for October: Summerween Is Here

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2026-01-27 02:45:41

It seems that the holidays keep arriving earlier and earlier; like an undead monster, some of us know they never really die. Not even Christmas—if the jolly-in-July folks have anything to say about it. However, Summerween has been kicking around since early June and will fully absorb the dead of summer with attractions like Midsummer Scream and Universal Horror Unleashed. Already, retailers like Michaels have unleashed their Halloween collections so you can get interior decorating done before l

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Rocket maker Firefly Aerospace files to go public under ticker FLY

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-01-27 06:57:39

Firefly Aerospace CEO Jason Kim sits for an interview at the Firefly Aerospace mission operations center in Leander, Texas, on July 9, 2025. Rocket maker Firefly Aerospace filed for an initial public offering on Friday, with plans to trade under the ticker symbol "FLY" on the Nasdaq. Firefly's planned offering comes during a resurgence period for IPOs after the market collapsed in 2022 as rising interest rates and skyrocketing inflation deterred investors from betting on riskier assets. Some

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The best Plex alternative in 2025 is Jellyfin, and you really should try it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-26 10:40:39

Robert Triggs / Android Authority Self-hosting is an increasingly popular alternative for those looking to escape the convoluted (and expensive) content-streaming landscape and return to a more traditional personal ownership approach to their media collection. Once you’ve bought your fancy new Network Attached Storage (NAS) and filled it with your favorite movies, the next step is to figure out what software to run on it. There are at least two solid options for serving up your media collectio

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Alexander Skarsgård Ruined Multiple ‘Murderbot’ Finale Scenes by Crying

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-01-27 03:15:53

Season one of Murderbot wrapped up in a way that was sad yet hopeful—read io9’s recap here—with the underlying joy for fans that the Apple TV+ series will be returning to adapt more of Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries stories. And Alexander Skarsgård, who plays the title character, felt plenty of human emotion welling up while he was portraying the self-aware robot in the finale. Speaking to Collider, the actor, who’s also one of Murderbot‘s executive producers, spoke about the scene, in which h

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Firefly Aerospace files for an IPO

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2026-01-27 05:57:15

Firefly Aerospace is taking its orbital ambitions to the public markets. The company, which notched a string of successes this year, including a historic commercial moon landing, submitted its formal declaration to regulators Friday detailing its plans to IPO sometime this year. The S-1 document submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission provides a wide-ranging look into the company’s finances and governance plans, though the number of shares to be offered and their price range ha

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Firefly Space files for an IPO

techcrunch.com Aria Alamalhodaei 2026-01-27 11:57:15

Firefly Space is taking its orbital ambitions to the public markets. The company, which notched a string of successes this year, including a historic commercial Moon landing, submitted its formal declaration to regulators Friday detailing its plans to IPO sometime this year. The S-1 document submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange provides a wide-ranging look into the company’s finances and governance plans, though the number of shares to be offered and their price range has not been disc

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Download the stock Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 wallpapers here

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-27 04:28:40

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 are finally here, and although you’ll have to wait until the end of the month to get your hands on one. If you want to get in on the action early, you can now download Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 wallpapers to add them to your existing device, thanks to X user Raven. This year’s stock wallpapers feature a distinct Z design in four different colors. As always, there are matching wallpapers for the interior and exterior screens of both device, so y

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Report: Apple set to land US F1 streaming rights in $150 million+ deal

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-01-27 16:38:19

Earlier this week, the Financial Times reported that Apple was in active negotiations to acquire the streaming rights for Formula 1 in the United States. Business Insider now builds on that report and says that “barring a last-minute change,” Apple is poised to secure this deal. From today’s report: Apple has submitted a bid worth at least $150 million a year to stream the races starting in 2026. And ESPN isn’t going to try to match or beat that, according to a source familiar with negotiatio

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As Zuck Races to Build Godlike AI, Women and People of Color Aren’t Invited

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-01-27 16:00:39

Mark Zuckerberg has a new mission: build artificial general intelligence (AGI), a form of AI that can reason and learn like a human.To do that, he’s assembled an elite team of researchers, engineers, and AI veterans from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Apple, and more. This new unit, called Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL), is tasked with building the most powerful artificial intelligence the world has ever seen. The tech world is calling it a “dream team.” But it’s hard not to notice what’s missin

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The Spell Is Still Working: Lee Pace Has Joined ‘Practical Magic 2’

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2026-01-27 16:45:00

Practical Magic 2 is already sky-high on our list of most-anticipated 2026 releases. The 1998 original follows the romantic misadventures of the witchy Owens sisters, played by Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman—and has since become a Halloween-adjacent cult classic. It maybe didn’t need a sequel, but Hollywood knows that fans have long wanted one. And now we know more of the names joining Bullock and Kidman this time around. First things first: bringing back Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest—th

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Mystery Man Shines a Spotlight on the Shadiness of Trump’s Crypto Venture

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2026-01-27 21:05:40

Last month, the Aqua 1 Foundation, founded by Dave Lee, purchased $100 million worth of tokens from the Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture World Liberty Financial (WLF. Someone putting cash directly into the President’s coffers is a normal thing in the Trump era, but there’s something odd about this particular purchase. According to Reuters, Aqua 1 is now the largest publicly known holder of World Liberty Financial tokens, but no one seems to know what the business is or who runs it. Aqua 1

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Last Chance Prime Day Deal: These Bluetooth Headphones Have Great Style, Unbelievable Battery Life and They've Never Been Cheaper

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-27 20:12:00

Amazon Prime Day sale: Marshall's Major V headphones are worth it even at full price, but right now they're at an all-time low price of $100 -- or around 38% off. Move quickly though, because Prime Day ends today and this deal might not be sticking around. I might not be a true battle-tested headphone expert like CNET's David Carnoy, but I still love headphones and I'm confident in what I like about them. My most recent pickup, the Marshall Major V on-ear bluetooth headphones, quickly became a

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Here’s What We Know About DOGE 2.0

wired.com Leah Feiger 2026-01-27 18:22:11

After Elon Musk’s departure from DC, the future of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency seemed uncertain. But DOGE’s work continues unabated—its influence spreading farther and deeper into federal government agencies. WIRED’s Makena Kelly and Vittoria Elliott share with Leah Feiger what they found through their reporting. Mentioned in this episode: This Is DOGE 2.0, by Makena Kelly and Vittoria Elliott WIRED Talked to a Fired DOGE Staffer About Who Was Really in Charge, by Vittor

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Startups Weekly: Still running

techcrunch.com Anna Heim 2026-01-27 18:05:00

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This newsletter took a break for the Fourth of July, and maybe you did, too, but the news didn’t. Even the biggest startups are still running after more funding. To help you catch up, we’ve got the top startup stories from the week, plus some from the previous one. Most interesting startup stories from the week Image Credits:Haje Kamps / Tec

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The Switch 2 Pro Controller does not seem easy to repair at all

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-28 02:09:05

The Switch 2 is in many ways a more premium and powerful version of the original Switch, but its sleek design seems to have come at a cost. Not only is the console itself difficult to repair, but a new iFixit teardown video shows that the Switch 2 Pro Controller isn't any easier. Based on iFixit's teardown, you have to completely disassemble the Switch 2 Pro Controller to access the parts you'll likely need to fix first. Accessing the joysticks and battery requires removing an adhesive-secured

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The Best Pillows, Tested and Approved by CNET’s Sleep Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-28 00:00:00

If you're not getting enough sleep or if your sleep quality seems low, there may be a few factors to blame. A better mattress may be the answer to your sleep woes, but a great pillow could also make a world of difference. You need to consider several factors to find the best pillow for your needs, including your sleeping position and your budget. Our sleep experts have five-plus years of hands-on (and heads-on) pillow testing, which we combined with brand and material knowledge, weeks of nightly

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Trump’s DOJ seems annoyed about having to approve T-Mobile’s latest merger

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-01-28 06:52:23

The Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued an unusual statement yesterday about its decision to let T-Mobile complete an acquisition of US Cellular's wireless operations. Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, a Trump nominee who was confirmed by the Senate in March, said in a 900-word statement that the deal and two related transactions "will consolidate yet more spectrum in the Big 3's oligopoly, which controls more than 80 percent of t

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Here's What We Know About DOGE 2.0

wired.com Leah Feiger 2026-01-28 06:22:11

After Elon Musk’s departure from D.C, the future of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency seemed uncertain. But DOGE’s work continues unabated—its influence spreading farther and deeper into federal government agencies. WIRED’s Makena Kelly and Vittoria Elliott share with Leah Feiger what they found through their reporting. Mentioned in this episode: This Is DOGE 2.0 by Makena Kelly and Vittoria Elliott WIRED Talked to a Fired DOGE Staffer About Who Was Really in Charge by Vittori

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This 19-year-old’s space company just raised millions to keep satellites connected 24/7

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2026-01-28 03:12:21

Apolink, a Y Combinator-backed space-tech startup founded by a 19-year-old Indian-origin entrepreneur, has raised $4.3 million in an “oversubscribed” seed round at a $45 million post-money valuation to build a real-time connectivity network for satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). The startup is tackling a persistent problem in space communications. Satellites frequently go offline during parts of their orbit due to dead zones — periods when they are not in the line of sight of a ground station

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Gallery: Tim Cook and Eddy Cue attend Sun Valley ‘summer camp for billionaires’

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-01-28 11:01:48

As is tradition, Apple CEO Tim Cook is in attendance at the Sun Valley Conference in Idaho this week. The event, commonly referred to as a “summer camp for billionaires,” attracts executives across media, tech politics, and many other sectors. The conference has taken place in Sun Valley, Idaho for one week each July since 1983 This year, Cook is in attendance alongside Apple’s services boss Eddy Cue. Cook is a regular at the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference, attending many times over the

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Walking every street in New York City

news.ycombinator.com Matt Green 2026-01-28 09:49:11

Today I walked my final blocks of Staten Island, the only borough I had left to complete. I was quite surprised to find the sign below waiting for me at the finish line, 4300 Amboy Road, which was the randomly selected point where I started the walk back on the last day of 2011. After spending 12+ years reading every dinky little plaque or marker I found across the city, I became genuinely emotional when I saw my own name on one of them. I'll need to finalize a number of recent walks

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Pa. House passes 'click-to-cancel' subscription bills

news.ycombinator.com Zack Hoopes 2026-01-28 11:19:13

The state House has passed a pair of bills aimed at tamping down on dubious subscription services — just as a federal court moved to throw out similar rules proposed by federal regulators. Earlier this month, the House approved a bill cracking down on so-called “negative option” agreements in which consumers are automatically enrolled in a service unless they opt out. This week, the chamber also cleared a second bill requiring that subscriptions or memberships made online must also be able to b

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The ChompSaw: A benchtop power tool that's safe for kids to use

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-23 12:43:22

Of all freestanding power tools, perhaps the jigsaw or scrollsaw would be the most fun for kids to use, as they allow freeform cuts. They're also pretty darn dangerous, with the jigsaw being powerful enough to remove fingers. A much safer way to introduce kids to power tools is this ChompSaw, developed by product designers Kausi Raman and Max Liechty. The material it's designed to cut is cardboard, allowing parents to turn Amazon boxes into projects. The tool is essentially a nibbler, using an

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iFixit: the Switch 2 Pro is a ‘piss-poor excuse for a controller’

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-01-28 11:44:29

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. iFixit has shared a full teardown video of the Switch 2 Pro controller and is not impressed by how difficult it is to access the $85 accessory’s internal components, including its rechargeable battery that will inevitably lose its ability to hold a charge over time. The online repair site goes so far as to call the Pro 2 a “piss-poor excuse for

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FBI seize well-known Nintendo Switch game piracy site

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-28 16:22:16

One of the most popular sites for Nintendo Switch piracy has been taken down as part of an ongoing FBI investigation. As reported by Kotaku , Nsw2u was known for hosting Switch ROMs, which users could download to play on a hacked Switch or PC emulator capable of running them. At the time of writing, when you enter the site’s URL you’ll see a notice confirming the seizure, which the FBI says is in accordance with a warrant issued by the United States District Court in Georgia. The notice also fe

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I finally found a wall charger than can replace my AirTag when I travel - and it's still on sale (but hurry)

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2026-01-28 16:43:28

ZDNET's key takeaways Twelve South's PlugBug is a wall charger optimized for iOS, offering native Find My support. It's especially convenient for frequent flyers who are prone to misplacing their vital charging cables. The device is pricey but worth it for its bulk, versatility, and convenience. $129.95 at Apple The PlugBug Travel 120W is currently on sale during the last day of Amazon Prime Day for $85, which is $35, or 29% off its original price of $120. On my first trip abroad, one of my

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Nvidia's Jensen Huang sells more than $36 million in stock, catches Warren Buffett in net worth

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-01-28 21:13:50

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, holds a motherboard as he speaks during the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, on June 11, 2025. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unloaded roughly $36.4 million worth of stock in the leading artificial intelligence chipmaker, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The sale, which totals 225,000 shares, comes as part of Huang's previously adopted plan in March to u

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Snag this tiny Bluetooth speaker that delivers loud, distortion-free sound as a Prime Day discount

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-01-28 21:21:00

The Marshall Emberton III Bluetooth speaker sounds as good as it looks. Jack Wallen/ZDNET On Amazon, the Marshall Emberton III has dropped down $150, a 17% discount. Act fast because this is a limited-time deal. Also: The best Prime Day deals you can shop now ZDNET's key takeaways The Marshall Emberton III This tiny speaker can produce much louder sound than you might expect (without distortion), and the sound is quite detailed and accurate. The Marshall app doesn't include a custom EQ, wh

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Overtourism in Japan, and how it hurts small businesses

news.ycombinator.com Craig Mod 2026-01-28 20:07:03

Ridgeline subscribers — I’m Craig Mod and I’ve been buuuuuuurnt out this last month following my epic Things Become Other Things mega book tour. Finally, I’m gingerly emerging from my recovery cave. (But reserve the right to retreat again.) Here’s a fresh dispatch — in praise of small businesses and why overtourism can be anathema to them. A great city is typified by character and the character of great cities is often built on the bedrock of small businesses. Conversely: Chain shops smooth ov

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YC-backed Apolink by 19-year-old bags $4.3M to build 24/7 connectivity for LEO satellites

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2026-01-28 21:12:21

Apolink, a Y Combinator-backed space-tech startup founded by a 19-year-old Indian-origin entrepreneur, has raised $4.3 million in an “oversubscribed” seed round at a $45 million post-money valuation to build a real-time connectivity network for satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). The startup is tackling a persistent problem in space communications. Satellites frequently go offline during parts of their orbit due to dead zones — periods when they are not in the line of sight of a ground station

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