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A German startup plans to jumpstart European EVs with an AI-powered brain. Sphere Energy built the system to simulate battery behaviour. The company then predicts a power source’s lifetime in numerous scenarios, from driving styles to temperatures on the road.  According to Sphere, the insights shrink the battery testing cycle by at least a year. Developing a car, meanwhile, could be completed “at least” twice as quickly. Sphere envisions endless benefits: manufacturers w

In an apparent effort to curry favor with then-President-elect Donald Trump, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg ordered the removal of tampons from all men's bathrooms in company offices. This decision wasn’t about cost-cutting or efficiency — it took effort, served no practical purpose, and sent a clear message about the company’s shifting priorities.Since Trump’s victory, Zuckerberg has overseen a series of policy changes at Meta that critics warn could foster hate speech, m

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg finally addressed his employees' concerns around recent changes within the company.Zuckerberg on Thursday discussed a range of issues during a meeting, most noticeably the dismantling of Meta's fact-checking policies and diversity programs. Zuckerberg made it clear that the company was abandoning both in order to curry favor with the Trump administration.“I want to be clear, after the last several years, we now have an opportunity to have a productive partnership w

The Big Game is just over a week away, so you know what that means: It's time to start planning the watch party. And if you want to be the best host possible, you're going to want a pretty stellar TV and streaming setup. Also, order a few pizzas. SEE ALSO:What's new to streaming this week? (Jan. 31, 2025)
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UPDATE: Jan. 30, 2025, 1:00 p.m. EST This story has been updated with the latest A24 releases — 'Babygirl,' 'The Brutalist,' 'Queer,' 'We Live in Time,' and others — as well as new streaming details. Quick links to watch A24 films:BEST FOR 2022-2023 A24 FILMSParamount+ with Showtime$11.99 per month or $119.99 per yearGet DealBEST FOR OLDER A24 FILMSKanopyFree with a library card or university loginGet DealBEST FOR 2024-2025 A24 FILMSMax$9.99 per month or $99.99 per yearGet Deal

Since President Trump was sworn into office, almost three thousand datasets have disappeared from Data.gov, the U.S. government's repository of open data. According to 404 Media, online archivist communities discovered since Trump took office on Jan. 21, the number of datasets on Data.gov has decreased to 305,564 from 307,854 datasets. Screenshots of Data.gov's homepage archived in the Wayback Machine show the number of datasets one day before (Jan. 20) and nine days after (Jan. 30) the Trump ad

Think of actor Jesse Eisenberg speaking and, well, you're likely thinking of him nervously hemming and hawing, a ball of anxiety and neuroses. Anxiety is pretty much his brand. Eisenberg is so curious about answers about his anxiety that he's apparently turned to AI. In a recent interview, while promoting his Oscar-nominated film A Real Pain, he said he asked ChatGPT to help him understand why he was so nervous about asking a question while ordering a bagel. SEE ALSO:'A Real

SAVE $20: As of Jan. 31, get Alan Wake II Deluxe Edition for PlayStation 5 for $59.99, down from its usual price of $79.99. That's a discount of 25%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAlan Wake II Deluxe Edition$59.99 at Amazon $79.99 Save $20.00Get DealIf you've been searching for a great game to play, there's certainly no shortage. But if you want the cream of the crop, we can always recommend some of our favorites. In 2023, we named Remedy Entertainment's Alan Wake II our Game of the Year, a

SAVE $100: As of Jan. 31, the Sonos Beam Gen 2 is available at Amazon for $399, down from $499. That's a 20% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: Sonos Sonos Beam Gen 2$399.00 at Amazon$499.00 Save $100.00Get DealPSA: You don’t have to go to the movies to be at the theater. With the right soundbar, you can transform your living room or bedroom (no judgment) into a home theater that’s so good your neighbors will be lining up for tickets.The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is currently on sale for $

The rapid spread of artificial intelligence has people wondering: who’s most likely to embrace AI in their daily lives? Many assume it’s the tech-savvy — those who understand how AI works — who are most eager to adopt it. Surprisingly, our new research (published in the Journal of Marketing) finds the opposite. People with less knowledge about AI are actually more open to using the technology. We call this difference in adoption propensity the “lower literacy-highe

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Before this week, I couldn't pronounce "axolotl," let alone sing it. But a viral TikTok song called "Ask an Axolotl" has changed everything. In case you missed it, TikTokker @doctor_waffle posted a video with an adorable song about an axolotl — a pinkish salamander-looking amphibian — and a penguin. Doctor Waffle (LOL, great name) accompanies the song with cute scenes involving a plastic axolotl and penguin. The TikTok and song follow the adventures of an axolotl doing diff

SPEND $35, SAVE $10: As of Jan. 31, spend $35 on select groceries at Amazon and get $10 off your order. The discount is automatically applied at checkout. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonSpend $35 on select groceries, get $10 offGet DealHate going to the grocery store? Here's the good news: with all the delivery options available these days, you don't really have to anymore. Amazon is one such retailer that can deliver all the things you need to you on a regular basis, including some of those

SAVE $12: As of Jan. 31, you can snag an Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite for just $17.99 at Amazon. That's a 40% discount and a $12 price cut.Opens in a new windowCredit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite$17.99 at Amazon $29.99 Save $12.00Get DealIf you’re looking for a way to stream all your favorite shows and movies wherever you are, a Fire Stick could be just the thing you need. With an Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite, you’ll have access to thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa-enabled featur

Last January, Google laid off hundreds of employees. Now, as January 2025 draws to a close, Google is cutting workers in a slightly different manner.Google SVP of Devices and Services Rick Osterloh sent a memo to members of Google's Platform & Devices team offering voluntary buyouts, 9to5Google reported. Employees who choose to take the buyouts will receive some sort of severance package, but 9to5Google's reporting didn't include hard details on what exactly would be offered to those workers

SAVE $200: As of Jan. 31, you can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB) for $1,299.99 and get a $200 on the house. Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB) + $200 Amazon gift card $1,299.99 at Amazon$1,499.99 Save $200.00Pre-Order HereIf you’re trying to decide if upgrading to the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is worth it, Amazon is offering a $200 incentive to customers who pre-order it right now. As of Jan. 31, customers who pre-order the Samsung Galax

TL;DR: Live stream France vs. Wales in the 2025 Six Nations for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2025 Six Nations is starting with an absolutely massive match between France and Wales. Sure, Wales are going through a particularly tough time right now. But they could turn things around in Paris.If you want to watch France vs. Wales in the 2025 Six Nations for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.When is Fran

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FREE SLURPEE: On Jan. 31, 7-Eleven is giving away a free Slurpee drink to customers. This special offer is only valid on small drinks and is limited to one drink per person. Check participating locations here.Opens in a new windowCredit: 7-Eleven7-Eleven: Free Slurpee on Jan. 31Learn MoreStop what you're doing immediately, because we have a very important announcement to make: 7-Eleven is celebrating the end of January by giving away free Slurpees for one day only (Jan. 31). This is not a drill.

As likely to make you go "aww" as "ugh," Heart Eyes is a bloody valentine to both rom-coms and horror with affection for these seemingly disparate genres. Directed by Werewolves Within and Scare Me's Josh Ruben, this is a gushy movie in both meanings of the word: You get all the mushy tropes of a sweet romance coupled with plenty of gurgling stabbings and arterial sprays. I'm not sure exactly how many moviegoers fit in the Venn diagram of loving both of these things (other than me), but Heart Ey

SAVE $200: As of Jan. 31, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is discounted to $449.99 at Best Buy as part of its Deal of the Day. This is $200 off its list price of $649.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra$449.99 at Best Buy $649.99 Save $200.00Get DealApple isn't the only company with a high-tech Ultra smartwatch. For those with a love of the outdoors and an adventurous lifestyle, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra can keep up with your activities. What's even better is th

Slowly but surely, Apple is expanding its Apple Intelligence set of smart features to new markets. During the company's earnings call on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that the AI will get support for eight more languages in April (via MacRumors). The languages on the list are French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and simplified Chinese.SEE ALSO:How to switch Apple Intelligence on/off on your iPhone
Right now, Apple Intelligence only supports English in these reg

Stephen Colbert's "questionert" – a series of quickfire questions that range from "Favorite sandwich?" to "What do you think happens when we die?" – often gets guests bickering, and Babygirl star Nicole Kidman is no exception.In the clip above the two go back and forth on everything from what number Colbert is thinking of to the age-old question of cats vs dogs, before ending on a more profound moment when Colbert asks Kidman to describe the rest of her life in five words.Her respons

SAVE $50.99: As of Jan. 31, the Meta Quest 3S (256GB) VR headset is on sale for $349 at Amazon. That's 13% off its list price of $399.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: MetaMeta Quest 3S (256GB)$349.00 at Amazon $399.99 Save $50.99Get DealIf you've been wanting to make the jump to VR but don't want to shell out tons of money on a headset, look no further than Amazon. The retailer is currently offering an excellent deal on the Meta Quest 3S (256GB) for a limited time, so you can save some cash while

SAVE $300: As of Jan. 31, the 65-inch LG C4 OLED evo 4K UHD Smart TV is on sale at Best Buy for $1,499.99, $300 off its list price of $1,799.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: LGLG 65-Inch Class C4 Series OLED evo 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2024)$1,499.99 at Best Buy $1,799.99 Save $300.00Get DealIf you're looking to upgrade your TV, it's absolutely worth looking at LG's OLED TVs. These sleek screens offer an incredible picture that's worth every penny. The LG C4 OLED TV, in particular, is an excellent

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, w

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:NYT Connections today: Hints and answers

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections &mdas

TL;DR: You can get Microsoft Visual Studio Pro on sale for $27.97 for a limited time (reg. $499).We all saw — felt — the chaos when TikTok went dark. Every user was desperately seeking a TikTok alternative that would give them the same feeling as their beloved app. Meanwhile, developers saw opportunity. Are you one of them?Many aspiring coders have a dream idea for an app stowed away, and TikTok’s uncertain future offers a unique chance to stand out in the market. Before y