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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Jan. 21 #485. Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day. (cnet.com - 4 min.)

The First Planet Parade of 2026 Is in February: Here's How to See It. The visible planets will include Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Uranus and Neptune. (cnet.com - 4 min.)

CNET is the world's leader in tech product reviews, news, prices, videos, forums, how-tos and more. (cnet.com - 4 min.)

Google temporarily disabled YouTube's advanced captions without warning. Google says SRV3 was causing playback errors, so it has "temporarily" disabled them. (arstechnica.com - 18 min.)

Say Goodbye To Bulky Chargers With This Sleek, All-In-One Amazon Charging Station - BGR. Say goodbye to bulky chargers with the sleek Great Useful Stuff charging station available on Amazon, which is priced at just around $50. (bgr.com - 18 min.)

‘The Big Regression’ Link to: https://world.hey.com/jason/the-big-regression-da7fc60d. (daringfireball.net - 19 min.)

Palantir CEO Says AI Will Somehow Be So Great That People Will Stop Immigrating. Don't bother trying to figure out how that makes any sense. (gizmodo.com - 20 min.)

Elon Musk says Tesla’s restarted Dojo3 will be for ‘space-based AI compute’ Tesla aims to restart work on Dojo3, its previously abandoned third-generation AI chip. Only this time, Dojo3 won’t be aimed at training self-driving models on Earth. Instead, Musk says it will be dedicated to “space-based AI compute.” (techcrunch.com - 24 min.)

How H&R Block Helps Freelancers and Gig Workers Stay Ahead of Tax Season. From side hustles to full-time self-employment, H&R Block's tools and support help freelancers manage their taxes with confidence. (cnet.com - 25 min.)

Extreme Closeup of the ‘Eye of God’ Reveals Fiery Pillars in Stunning Detail. The new image offers a rare look at the fate of our own star and planetary system. (gizmodo.com - 29 min.)

iPhone 17 demand in China has almost no help from iPhone Air, says report. A report relying on supply chain data suggests the iPhone Air was a low share of all iPhones shipped in China in Q4, joining the narrative about poor demand. (appleinsider.com - 29 min.)

M5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Steam Frame: Spatial computing or VR gaming? The M5 Apple Vision Pro now has yet another rival, as VR headsets continue to pick up steam. Here's how Apple's headset compares to the newly announced Steam Frame. (appleinsider.com - 29 min.)

A Brief Reminder of When 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Takes Place. The latest 'Game of Thrones' spinoff eschews the busier eras of Westeros for some peace and quiet—with some interesting ramifications for the world as we know it. (gizmodo.com - 34 min.)

Leakers Clash Over Conflicting iPhone 18 Pro Redesign Rumors - BGR. Apple has had trouble keeping new products under wraps in recent years, but when it comes to the iPhone 18 Pro, leakers can't get on the same page. (bgr.com - 35 min.)

Be on the lookout for flesh-eating flies, CDC tells clinicians in alert. Eight animal cases in Mexico's Tamaulipas spur CDC to warn doctors of festering wounds. (arstechnica.com - 35 min.)

Powerbeats Fit Archives - 9to5Mac. (9to5mac.com - 43 min.)

Marina Temkin, Author at TechCrunch. Read more from Marina Temkin at TechCrunch. (techcrunch.com - 45 min.)

Corbin Barthold. Read all of the posts by Corbin Barthold on Techdirt. (techdirt.com - 53 min.)

ftc – Techdirt. Posts about ftc written by corbin.barthold, Mike Masnick, Karl Bode, Leigh Beadon, and riana.pfefferkorn. (techdirt.com - 53 min.)

mark meador – Techdirt. Posts about mark meador written by corbin.barthold, riana.pfefferkorn, and Karl Bode. (techdirt.com - 53 min.)

politicization – Techdirt. Posts about politicization written by corbin.barthold, Dark Helmet, and Techdirt. (techdirt.com - 53 min.)

Can You Trust Mark Meador? The FTC remains politicized. One commissioner is leading the way—when it suits him. The Federal Trade Commission under Lina Khan was not a well-run institution. I wrote about this at the time, often and at length, and I regret nothing. But wow—wow—would you be forgiven for thinking that the goal of new management is to… The FTC remains politicized. One commissioner is leading the way—when it suits him. The Federal Trade Commission under Lina Khan was not a well-run institution. I wrote about this at the time, ofte… (techdirt.com - 56 min.)

X open sources its algorithm while facing a transparency fine and Grok controversies. In a post to Github on Tuesday, the social media giant purported to share its secret sauce. (techcrunch.com - 57 min.)

PCWorld interviews Gigabyte CEO Eddie Lin at CES. Adam got some face-to-face time with the CEO of one of the biggest names in PC gaming. (pcworld.com - 58 min.)

Kirsty Godso stars in new Powerbeats Fit campaign - 9to5Mac. The newest Powerbeats Fit ad leans into New Year’s resolutions, built around Godso’s training philosophy of putting in the work. (9to5mac.com - 59 min.)

Map Reveals Bizarre January Drought Hitting 130 Million Americans. You won’t believe which state is completely unaffected. (gizmodo.com - 59 min.)

Luminar founder Austin Russell agrees to accept subpoena in bankruptcy case. The agreement comes two weeks after Luminar accused its billionaire founder of dodging information requests, as it evaluates potential legal claims. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

‘Who’s Who at X, the Deepfake Porn Site Formerly Known as Twitter’ Link to: https://www.ft.com/content/ad94db4c-95a0-4c65-bd8d-3b43e1251091?accessToken=zwAGR7kzep9gkdOtlNtMlaBMZdO9jTtD4SUQkQ.MEYCIQCdZajuC9uga-d9b5Z1t0HI2BIcnkVoq98loextLRpCTgIhAPL3rW72aTHBNL_lS7s1ONpM2vBgNlBNHDBeGbHkPkZj&sharetype=gift&token=a7473827-0799-4064-9008-bf22b3c99711. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

Why Serve Robotics is acquiring a hospital assistant robot company. Diligent Robotics is a startup that builds robots designed to assist in hospitals by delivering lab samples, supplies, and other tasks. The deal values Diligent's common stock at $29 million. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

Netflix says it’s using AI to improve subtitle localization. As part of its earnings report released on Tuesday, Netflix also said it has launched AI-powered tools designed to “connect members with the most relevant titles for them to watch.” It also plans on building upon its AI advertising tools that already allow companies to blend Netflix’s IP with their ads. [Link: Letter to Shareholders. (theverge.com - 1 time)

iPhone driver's licenses: Here are all the states working on support - 9to5Mac. Many states are officially working to add driver's licenses to Apple Wallet, with the next launching this summer. Here's the full list. (9to5mac.com - 1 time)

The Vergecast Podcast. The Vergecast is the flagship podcast from The Verge about small gadgets, Big Tech, and everything in between. Every Friday, hosts Nilay Patel and David Pierce hang out and make sense of the week’s most important technology news. And every Tuesday, David leads a selection of The Verge’s expert staffers in an exploration of how gadgets and software affect our lives — and which ones you should bring into yours. Click here to subscribe. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Notepad Newsletter. Notepad is a newsletter that tells you everything you need to know about Microsoft, from the weekly notes of Tom Warren – a reporter who has been covering the company for more than 20 years. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Subscribe to The Verge. Get unlimited access, our subscriber-only newsletters, and a pared-back ad experience across the entire site. (theverge.com - 1 time)

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Macaque facial gestures are more than just a reflex, study finds. Study is first to implant micro-electrode arrays to record neurons as they produce facial gestures. (arstechnica.com - 1 time)

Netflix’s “cloud-first games strategy” is one of its focuses for 2026. Netflix, in its Q4 shareholder letter, says that early results for its cloud-streamed TV games launched last year are “encouraging.” It’s going to expand the lineup in 2026 with games like its new FIFA football sim. (No mention of new games available on mobile.) [Link: Letter to Shareholders. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Seattle startup that brings hedge fund investing capabilities to anyone raises $1.2M. The company aims to give everyday investors access to strategies traditionally reserved for hedge funds and ultra-wealthy clients. (geekwire.com - 1 time)

We Explored CES 2026. Here's the Cool and Smart Tech That Blew Our Minds. The future, as it turns out, is intimate and sometimes a little bit uncomfortable. (cnet.com - 1 time)

You Don't Have to Spend Money on Cloud Storage to Save All Your Photos and Videos. Instead of paying a subscription for cloud storage, try this DIY method for backing up your photos. (cnet.com - 1 time)

The Best White Noise Machines to Help You Sleep in 2026. Drown out car engines, crying babies, barking dogs and other sounds that ruin sleep. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Best Protein Powders in 2026. Add these supplements to your diet to help with muscle gain. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Want to Get Fit This Year? These Are the Best Fitness Trackers of 2026. To help you achieve your 2026 New Year's fitness resolution, these fitness trackers monitor your physical activity and more. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Palantir CEO Says AI Will Somehow Be So Great That People Will Stop Immigrating. Don't bother trying to figure out how that makes any sense. (gizmodo.com - 20 min.)

Elon Musk says Tesla’s restarted Dojo3 will be for ‘space-based AI compute’ Tesla aims to restart work on Dojo3, its previously abandoned third-generation AI chip. Only this time, Dojo3 won’t be aimed at training self-driving models on Earth. Instead, Musk says it will be dedicated to “space-based AI compute.” (techcrunch.com - 24 min.)

Netflix says it’s using AI to improve subtitle localization. As part of its earnings report released on Tuesday, Netflix also said it has launched AI-powered tools designed to “connect members with the most relevant titles for them to watch.” It also plans on building upon its AI advertising tools that already allow companies to blend Netflix’s IP with their ads. [Link: Letter to Shareholders. (theverge.com - 1 time)

M5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Steam Frame: Spatial computing or VR gaming? The M5 Apple Vision Pro now has yet another rival, as VR headsets continue to pick up steam. Here's how Apple's headset compares to the newly announced Steam Frame. (appleinsider.com - 29 min.)

Leakers Clash Over Conflicting iPhone 18 Pro Redesign Rumors - BGR. Apple has had trouble keeping new products under wraps in recent years, but when it comes to the iPhone 18 Pro, leakers can't get on the same page. (bgr.com - 35 min.)

iPhone driver's licenses: Here are all the states working on support - 9to5Mac. Many states are officially working to add driver's licenses to Apple Wallet, with the next launching this summer. Here's the full list. (9to5mac.com - 1 time)

Why Serve Robotics is acquiring a hospital assistant robot company. Diligent Robotics is a startup that builds robots designed to assist in hospitals by delivering lab samples, supplies, and other tasks. The deal values Diligent's common stock at $29 million. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

Notepad Newsletter. Notepad is a newsletter that tells you everything you need to know about Microsoft, from the weekly notes of Tom Warren – a reporter who has been covering the company for more than 20 years. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Seattle startup that brings hedge fund investing capabilities to anyone raises $1.2M. The company aims to give everyday investors access to strategies traditionally reserved for hedge funds and ultra-wealthy clients. (geekwire.com - 1 time)

Leakers Clash Over Conflicting iPhone 18 Pro Redesign Rumors - BGR. Apple has had trouble keeping new products under wraps in recent years, but when it comes to the iPhone 18 Pro, leakers can't get on the same page. (bgr.com - 35 min.)

Kirsty Godso stars in new Powerbeats Fit campaign - 9to5Mac. The newest Powerbeats Fit ad leans into New Year’s resolutions, built around Godso’s training philosophy of putting in the work. (9to5mac.com - 59 min.)

Notepad Newsletter. Notepad is a newsletter that tells you everything you need to know about Microsoft, from the weekly notes of Tom Warren – a reporter who has been covering the company for more than 20 years. (theverge.com - 1 time)

iPhone 17 demand in China has almost no help from iPhone Air, says report. A report relying on supply chain data suggests the iPhone Air was a low share of all iPhones shipped in China in Q4, joining the narrative about poor demand. (appleinsider.com - 29 min.)

Leakers Clash Over Conflicting iPhone 18 Pro Redesign Rumors - BGR. Apple has had trouble keeping new products under wraps in recent years, but when it comes to the iPhone 18 Pro, leakers can't get on the same page. (bgr.com - 35 min.)

iPhone driver's licenses: Here are all the states working on support - 9to5Mac. Many states are officially working to add driver's licenses to Apple Wallet, with the next launching this summer. Here's the full list. (9to5mac.com - 1 time)

PCWorld interviews Gigabyte CEO Eddie Lin at CES. Adam got some face-to-face time with the CEO of one of the biggest names in PC gaming. (pcworld.com - 58 min.)

We Explored CES 2026. Here's the Cool and Smart Tech That Blew Our Minds. The future, as it turns out, is intimate and sometimes a little bit uncomfortable. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Elon Musk says Tesla’s restarted Dojo3 will be for ‘space-based AI compute’ Tesla aims to restart work on Dojo3, its previously abandoned third-generation AI chip. Only this time, Dojo3 won’t be aimed at training self-driving models on Earth. Instead, Musk says it will be dedicated to “space-based AI compute.” (techcrunch.com - 24 min.)

You Don't Have to Spend Money on Cloud Storage to Save All Your Photos and Videos. Instead of paying a subscription for cloud storage, try this DIY method for backing up your photos. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Marina Temkin, Author at TechCrunch. Read more from Marina Temkin at TechCrunch. (techcrunch.com - 45 min.)

Corbin Barthold. Read all of the posts by Corbin Barthold on Techdirt. (techdirt.com - 53 min.)

Elon Musk says Tesla’s restarted Dojo3 will be for ‘space-based AI compute’ Tesla aims to restart work on Dojo3, its previously abandoned third-generation AI chip. Only this time, Dojo3 won’t be aimed at training self-driving models on Earth. Instead, Musk says it will be dedicated to “space-based AI compute.” (techcrunch.com - 24 min.)

Seattle startup that brings hedge fund investing capabilities to anyone raises $1.2M. The company aims to give everyday investors access to strategies traditionally reserved for hedge funds and ultra-wealthy clients. (geekwire.com - 1 time)

Why Serve Robotics is acquiring a hospital assistant robot company. Diligent Robotics is a startup that builds robots designed to assist in hospitals by delivering lab samples, supplies, and other tasks. The deal values Diligent's common stock at $29 million. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

Seattle startup that brings hedge fund investing capabilities to anyone raises $1.2M. The company aims to give everyday investors access to strategies traditionally reserved for hedge funds and ultra-wealthy clients. (geekwire.com - 1 time)

Why Serve Robotics is acquiring a hospital assistant robot company. Diligent Robotics is a startup that builds robots designed to assist in hospitals by delivering lab samples, supplies, and other tasks. The deal values Diligent's common stock at $29 million. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

Netflix says it’s using AI to improve subtitle localization. As part of its earnings report released on Tuesday, Netflix also said it has launched AI-powered tools designed to “connect members with the most relevant titles for them to watch.” It also plans on building upon its AI advertising tools that already allow companies to blend Netflix’s IP with their ads. [Link: Letter to Shareholders. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Elon Musk says Tesla’s restarted Dojo3 will be for ‘space-based AI compute’ Tesla aims to restart work on Dojo3, its previously abandoned third-generation AI chip. Only this time, Dojo3 won’t be aimed at training self-driving models on Earth. Instead, Musk says it will be dedicated to “space-based AI compute.” (techcrunch.com - 24 min.)

Map Reveals Bizarre January Drought Hitting 130 Million Americans. You won’t believe which state is completely unaffected. (gizmodo.com - 59 min.)

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Jan. 21 #485. Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day. (cnet.com - 4 min.)

The Vergecast Podcast. The Vergecast is the flagship podcast from The Verge about small gadgets, Big Tech, and everything in between. Every Friday, hosts Nilay Patel and David Pierce hang out and make sense of the week’s most important technology news. And every Tuesday, David leads a selection of The Verge’s expert staffers in an exploration of how gadgets and software affect our lives — and which ones you should bring into yours. Click here to subscribe. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Map Reveals Bizarre January Drought Hitting 130 Million Americans. You won’t believe which state is completely unaffected. (gizmodo.com - 59 min.)

Why Serve Robotics is acquiring a hospital assistant robot company. Diligent Robotics is a startup that builds robots designed to assist in hospitals by delivering lab samples, supplies, and other tasks. The deal values Diligent's common stock at $29 million. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

X open sources its algorithm while facing a transparency fine and Grok controversies. In a post to Github on Tuesday, the social media giant purported to share its secret sauce. (techcrunch.com - 57 min.)

‘Who’s Who at X, the Deepfake Porn Site Formerly Known as Twitter’ Link to: https://www.ft.com/content/ad94db4c-95a0-4c65-bd8d-3b43e1251091?accessToken=zwAGR7kzep9gkdOtlNtMlaBMZdO9jTtD4SUQkQ.MEYCIQCdZajuC9uga-d9b5Z1t0HI2BIcnkVoq98loextLRpCTgIhAPL3rW72aTHBNL_lS7s1ONpM2vBgNlBNHDBeGbHkPkZj&sharetype=gift&token=a7473827-0799-4064-9008-bf22b3c99711. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

Luminar founder Austin Russell agrees to accept subpoena in bankruptcy case. The agreement comes two weeks after Luminar accused its billionaire founder of dodging information requests, as it evaluates potential legal claims. (techcrunch.com - 1 time)

The Vergecast Podcast. The Vergecast is the flagship podcast from The Verge about small gadgets, Big Tech, and everything in between. Every Friday, hosts Nilay Patel and David Pierce hang out and make sense of the week’s most important technology news. And every Tuesday, David leads a selection of The Verge’s expert staffers in an exploration of how gadgets and software affect our lives — and which ones you should bring into yours. Click here to subscribe. (theverge.com - 1 time)

iPhone 17 demand in China has almost no help from iPhone Air, says report. A report relying on supply chain data suggests the iPhone Air was a low share of all iPhones shipped in China in Q4, joining the narrative about poor demand. (appleinsider.com - 29 min.)

Netflix’s “cloud-first games strategy” is one of its focuses for 2026. Netflix, in its Q4 shareholder letter, says that early results for its cloud-streamed TV games launched last year are “encouraging.” It’s going to expand the lineup in 2026 with games like its new FIFA football sim. (No mention of new games available on mobile.) [Link: Letter to Shareholders. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Palantir CEO Says AI Will Somehow Be So Great That People Will Stop Immigrating. Don't bother trying to figure out how that makes any sense. (gizmodo.com - 20 min.)

The Vergecast Podcast. The Vergecast is the flagship podcast from The Verge about small gadgets, Big Tech, and everything in between. Every Friday, hosts Nilay Patel and David Pierce hang out and make sense of the week’s most important technology news. And every Tuesday, David leads a selection of The Verge’s expert staffers in an exploration of how gadgets and software affect our lives — and which ones you should bring into yours. Click here to subscribe. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Jan. 21 #485. Here's today's Connections: Sports Edition answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections: Sports Edition, every day. (cnet.com - 4 min.)

A Brief Reminder of When 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Takes Place. The latest 'Game of Thrones' spinoff eschews the busier eras of Westeros for some peace and quiet—with some interesting ramifications for the world as we know it. (gizmodo.com - 34 min.)

M5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Steam Frame: Spatial computing or VR gaming? The M5 Apple Vision Pro now has yet another rival, as VR headsets continue to pick up steam. Here's how Apple's headset compares to the newly announced Steam Frame. (appleinsider.com - 29 min.)

PCWorld interviews Gigabyte CEO Eddie Lin at CES. Adam got some face-to-face time with the CEO of one of the biggest names in PC gaming. (pcworld.com - 58 min.)

iPhone 17 demand in China has almost no help from iPhone Air, says report. A report relying on supply chain data suggests the iPhone Air was a low share of all iPhones shipped in China in Q4, joining the narrative about poor demand. (appleinsider.com - 29 min.)

X open sources its algorithm while facing a transparency fine and Grok controversies. In a post to Github on Tuesday, the social media giant purported to share its secret sauce. (techcrunch.com - 57 min.)

Kirsty Godso stars in new Powerbeats Fit campaign - 9to5Mac. The newest Powerbeats Fit ad leans into New Year’s resolutions, built around Godso’s training philosophy of putting in the work. (9to5mac.com - 59 min.)

Subscribe to The Verge. Get unlimited access, our subscriber-only newsletters, and a pared-back ad experience across the entire site. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Be on the lookout for flesh-eating flies, CDC tells clinicians in alert. Eight animal cases in Mexico's Tamaulipas spur CDC to warn doctors of festering wounds. (arstechnica.com - 35 min.)

Notepad Newsletter. Notepad is a newsletter that tells you everything you need to know about Microsoft, from the weekly notes of Tom Warren – a reporter who has been covering the company for more than 20 years. (theverge.com - 1 time)

‘Who’s Who at X, the Deepfake Porn Site Formerly Known as Twitter’ Link to: https://www.ft.com/content/ad94db4c-95a0-4c65-bd8d-3b43e1251091?accessToken=zwAGR7kzep9gkdOtlNtMlaBMZdO9jTtD4SUQkQ.MEYCIQCdZajuC9uga-d9b5Z1t0HI2BIcnkVoq98loextLRpCTgIhAPL3rW72aTHBNL_lS7s1ONpM2vBgNlBNHDBeGbHkPkZj&sharetype=gift&token=a7473827-0799-4064-9008-bf22b3c99711. (daringfireball.net - 1 time)

Subscribe to The Verge. Get unlimited access, our subscriber-only newsletters, and a pared-back ad experience across the entire site. (theverge.com - 1 time)

iPhone driver's licenses: Here are all the states working on support - 9to5Mac. Many states are officially working to add driver's licenses to Apple Wallet, with the next launching this summer. Here's the full list. (9to5mac.com - 1 time)

Best Protein Powders in 2026. Add these supplements to your diet to help with muscle gain. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Palantir CEO Says AI Will Somehow Be So Great That People Will Stop Immigrating. Don't bother trying to figure out how that makes any sense. (gizmodo.com - 20 min.)

You Don't Have to Spend Money on Cloud Storage to Save All Your Photos and Videos. Instead of paying a subscription for cloud storage, try this DIY method for backing up your photos. (cnet.com - 1 time)

The First Planet Parade of 2026 Is in February: Here's How to See It. The visible planets will include Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Uranus and Neptune. (cnet.com - 4 min.)

Netflix’s “cloud-first games strategy” is one of its focuses for 2026. Netflix, in its Q4 shareholder letter, says that early results for its cloud-streamed TV games launched last year are “encouraging.” It’s going to expand the lineup in 2026 with games like its new FIFA football sim. (No mention of new games available on mobile.) [Link: Letter to Shareholders. (theverge.com - 1 time)

We Explored CES 2026. Here's the Cool and Smart Tech That Blew Our Minds. The future, as it turns out, is intimate and sometimes a little bit uncomfortable. (cnet.com - 1 time)

The Best White Noise Machines to Help You Sleep in 2026. Drown out car engines, crying babies, barking dogs and other sounds that ruin sleep. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Best Protein Powders in 2026. Add these supplements to your diet to help with muscle gain. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Want to Get Fit This Year? These Are the Best Fitness Trackers of 2026. To help you achieve your 2026 New Year's fitness resolution, these fitness trackers monitor your physical activity and more. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Elon Musk says Tesla’s restarted Dojo3 will be for ‘space-based AI compute’ Tesla aims to restart work on Dojo3, its previously abandoned third-generation AI chip. Only this time, Dojo3 won’t be aimed at training self-driving models on Earth. Instead, Musk says it will be dedicated to “space-based AI compute.” (techcrunch.com - 24 min.)

Kirsty Godso stars in new Powerbeats Fit campaign - 9to5Mac. The newest Powerbeats Fit ad leans into New Year’s resolutions, built around Godso’s training philosophy of putting in the work. (9to5mac.com - 59 min.)

X open sources its algorithm while facing a transparency fine and Grok controversies. In a post to Github on Tuesday, the social media giant purported to share its secret sauce. (techcrunch.com - 57 min.)

Netflix says it’s using AI to improve subtitle localization. As part of its earnings report released on Tuesday, Netflix also said it has launched AI-powered tools designed to “connect members with the most relevant titles for them to watch.” It also plans on building upon its AI advertising tools that already allow companies to blend Netflix’s IP with their ads. [Link: Letter to Shareholders. (theverge.com - 1 time)

The Vergecast Podcast. The Vergecast is the flagship podcast from The Verge about small gadgets, Big Tech, and everything in between. Every Friday, hosts Nilay Patel and David Pierce hang out and make sense of the week’s most important technology news. And every Tuesday, David leads a selection of The Verge’s expert staffers in an exploration of how gadgets and software affect our lives — and which ones you should bring into yours. Click here to subscribe. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Powerbeats Fit Archives - 9to5Mac. (9to5mac.com - 43 min.)

Kirsty Godso stars in new Powerbeats Fit campaign - 9to5Mac. The newest Powerbeats Fit ad leans into New Year’s resolutions, built around Godso’s training philosophy of putting in the work. (9to5mac.com - 59 min.)

Want to Get Fit This Year? These Are the Best Fitness Trackers of 2026. To help you achieve your 2026 New Year's fitness resolution, these fitness trackers monitor your physical activity and more. (cnet.com - 1 time)

Say Goodbye To Bulky Chargers With This Sleek, All-In-One Amazon Charging Station - BGR. Say goodbye to bulky chargers with the sleek Great Useful Stuff charging station available on Amazon, which is priced at just around $50. (bgr.com - 18 min.)

Palantir CEO Says AI Will Somehow Be So Great That People Will Stop Immigrating. Don't bother trying to figure out how that makes any sense. (gizmodo.com - 20 min.)

Subscribe to The Verge. Get unlimited access, our subscriber-only newsletters, and a pared-back ad experience across the entire site. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Seattle startup that brings hedge fund investing capabilities to anyone raises $1.2M. The company aims to give everyday investors access to strategies traditionally reserved for hedge funds and ultra-wealthy clients. (geekwire.com - 1 time)

Say Goodbye To Bulky Chargers With This Sleek, All-In-One Amazon Charging Station - BGR. Say goodbye to bulky chargers with the sleek Great Useful Stuff charging station available on Amazon, which is priced at just around $50. (bgr.com - 18 min.)

Kirsty Godso stars in new Powerbeats Fit campaign - 9to5Mac. The newest Powerbeats Fit ad leans into New Year’s resolutions, built around Godso’s training philosophy of putting in the work. (9to5mac.com - 59 min.)

‘The Big Regression’ Link to: https://world.hey.com/jason/the-big-regression-da7fc60d. (daringfireball.net - 19 min.)

The Vergecast Podcast. The Vergecast is the flagship podcast from The Verge about small gadgets, Big Tech, and everything in between. Every Friday, hosts Nilay Patel and David Pierce hang out and make sense of the week’s most important technology news. And every Tuesday, David leads a selection of The Verge’s expert staffers in an exploration of how gadgets and software affect our lives — and which ones you should bring into yours. Click here to subscribe. (theverge.com - 1 time)

Palantir CEO Says AI Will Somehow Be So Great That People Will Stop Immigrating. Don't bother trying to figure out how that makes any sense. (gizmodo.com - 20 min.)

PCWorld interviews Gigabyte CEO Eddie Lin at CES. Adam got some face-to-face time with the CEO of one of the biggest names in PC gaming. (pcworld.com - 58 min.)

Say Goodbye To Bulky Chargers With This Sleek, All-In-One Amazon Charging Station - BGR. Say goodbye to bulky chargers with the sleek Great Useful Stuff charging station available on Amazon, which is priced at just around $50. (bgr.com - 18 min.)

Netflix’s “cloud-first games strategy” is one of its focuses for 2026. Netflix, in its Q4 shareholder letter, says that early results for its cloud-streamed TV games launched last year are “encouraging.” It’s going to expand the lineup in 2026 with games like its new FIFA football sim. (No mention of new games available on mobile.) [Link: Letter to Shareholders. (theverge.com - 1 time)

How H&R Block Helps Freelancers and Gig Workers Stay Ahead of Tax Season. From side hustles to full-time self-employment, H&R Block's tools and support help freelancers manage their taxes with confidence. (cnet.com - 25 min.)

Netflix says it’s using AI to improve subtitle localization. As part of its earnings report released on Tuesday, Netflix also said it has launched AI-powered tools designed to “connect members with the most relevant titles for them to watch.” It also plans on building upon its AI advertising tools that already allow companies to blend Netflix’s IP with their ads. [Link: Letter to Shareholders. (theverge.com - 1 time)

M5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Steam Frame: Spatial computing or VR gaming? The M5 Apple Vision Pro now has yet another rival, as VR headsets continue to pick up steam. Here's how Apple's headset compares to the newly announced Steam Frame. (appleinsider.com - 29 min.)

Leakers Clash Over Conflicting iPhone 18 Pro Redesign Rumors - BGR. Apple has had trouble keeping new products under wraps in recent years, but when it comes to the iPhone 18 Pro, leakers can't get on the same page. (bgr.com - 35 min.)