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FTC sues AI chatbot startup Pearl over alleged deceptive billing practices
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026
The lawsuit names San Francisco-based JustAnswer, which operates Pearl.com along with a network of related domains, including AskALawyer.com and AskWomensHealth.com. According to federal investigators, what appeared to be a low-cost trial for professional advice often morphed into an unapproved plan charging up to $79 per month.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Physical keyboards are back: two new BlackBerry-style phones to launch in 2026
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026
BlackBerry disabled legacy services for its mobile operating systems in 2022, rendering classic BB phones unable to handle calls or text messages. While actual BlackBerry devices are now functionally obsolete, the legendary smartphone brand still holds a certain charm in a world dominated by touch-based iPhone and Android devices.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The RTX 5070 Ti is effectively dead, and the GPU market is worse for it
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026
The headline story is that Nvidia has essentially killed off the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti from the market. Asus, the largest Nvidia AIB partner, explicitly told us this model is currently facing a supply shortage and, as a result, has been placed into end of life status. This means Asus...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Dell Alienware AW3423DWF gaming OLED hits record-low $499
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF is available at a record-low price of $499. We have repeatedly recognized it as one of our top gaming monitor picks since its release. It features a 34-inch QD-OLED panel with a 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution, a 165 Hz refresh rate, and fast response times well suited for fast-paced gaming.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Opera browser R3 update expands tab organization and AI integration
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026
Opera One R3 is a major update that adds more customization options to Tab Islands for improved tab management, a faster and more context-aware AI built-in, plus a more versatile sidebar with Google services and expanded split-screen layouts.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The college diploma is losing its hold on Silicon Valley hiring
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026
At the center of this shift is Google, co-founded by Sergey Brin, who began developing the company's search algorithm while pursuing graduate studies at Stanford in 1994. His collaboration with Larry Page produced PageRank, the foundation for what would become Google in 1998.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft begins testing Windows 11 26H1 as it retools the OS for next-gen chips
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 test build is not about eye-catching features, it's about engineering. With the release of Insider Preview Build 28000, Microsoft has begun seeding Windows 11 version 26H1 in the Canary channel of the Windows Insider Program. For the first time, the system label now explicitly displays "Windows...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Will AI frenzy give rise to the cloud PC? Jeff Bezos thinks so
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026
Major IT corporations have attempted to replace personal computers with cloud-tethered devices for years, across different eras of computing history. The concept of a "cloud PC" is not new, but with hardware costs continuing to rise, the idea may finally be gaining traction. From Jeff Bezos's perspective, the internet-connected box...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The US formalizes 25% tariff on Nvidia H200 and AMD MI325X chips shipped to China
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026
The latest measure is designed to formalize payments that the Trump administration negotiated directly with the tech giants late last year. The structure converts a political bargain into law, ensuring that Washington receives a quarter of the value of any US-made AI processor sold to Chinese buyers. The administration says...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Spotify is raising US subscription prices again – here's how much more you'll pay
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026
Spotify has announced that it is "updating" the price of its service over the next month for subscribers in the US, Estonia, and Latvia.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »