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Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and other tech giants as it turns 25

Agreements will help monetize AI companies’ use of the website, which has seen human traffic fall in recent years

The Globe and Mail - Jan 19, 2026 6:38pm EST

Iran locks nation into ‘darker’ digital blackout, viewing internet as an ‘existential threat’

Iran enters 22nd day of internet shutdown with limited connectivity restored as NetBlocks reports shift toward "filternet plus" censorship scheme whitelisting only business services.

Fox News - Jan 19, 2026 4:49pm EST

Windows 11 shutdown bug forces Microsoft into damage control

Register UK - Jan 19, 2026 3:50pm EST

Trump’s National Bitcoin Reserve Is Still in the Works. Some States Have Already Taken Action on Theirs

Gizmodo - Jan 19, 2026 3:20pm EST

Alibaba-backed startup Moonshot AI's valuation is up $500 million, sources say, after its rivals IPO in Hong Kong

Investors are valuing the startup at $4.8 billion as it is about to close another funding round, according to two people familiar with the matter.

CNBC - Jan 19, 2026 1:35pm EST

Best image-stabilized binoculars 2026: No more shaky views

Live Science - Jan 19, 2026 1:21pm EST

Apple warns millions of iPhones are exposed to attack

Apple iPhone security flaw affects 800 million devices as only half of users updated to iOS 26.2 to fix critical Safari and WebKit vulnerabilities.

Fox News - Jan 19, 2026 1:03pm EST

ChatGPT’s free ride is ending: Here’s what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot

OpenAI says it will soon start showing advertisements to ChatGPT users who aren’t paying for a premium version of the chatbot.

One America News Network - Jan 19, 2026 11:41am EST

Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues his AI company over sexual deepfake images created by Grok

The mother of one of Elon Musk’s children is suing his AI company, saying its Grok chatbot allowed users to generate sexually exploitive deepfake images of her.

One America News Network - Jan 19, 2026 11:22am EST

Linus may vibe code, but that doesn't make it best practice

Register UK - Jan 19, 2026 10:24am EST

K-pop heartthrobs BTS to kick off world tour in April

Seoul: K pop megastarsBTSwill kick off their first world tour in four years in April, their label said on Wednesday, part of a hotly anticipated comeb...

Peninsula Qatar - Jan 19, 2026 10:04am EST

HP Omen Max 16 (2025) review: This heavyweight pushes everything to the max

Live Science - Jan 19, 2026 9:23am EST

After Australia, UK, France mull social media bans for youth

Countries including France and the U.K. are among those considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using...

Daily Sabah - Jan 19, 2026 9:20am EST

Corus posts $11.1-million net loss in first quarter

Company saw double-digit revenue and profit declines ahead of a proposed recapitalization

The Globe and Mail - Jan 19, 2026 9:19am EST

Ring Nebula: What is mysterious iron 'bar' in space?

Researchers have discovered a strange shape within a well-known nebula, which has offered a potential insight into the fate of the Earth.

Sky News - Jan 19, 2026 8:55am EST

Artemis II: Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad

Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

BBC News - Jan 19, 2026 8:45am EST

Windows 11 shutdown bug forces Microsoft into damage control

Register UK - Jan 19, 2026 8:20am EST

West Midlands copper chief cops it after Copilot copped out

Register UK - Jan 19, 2026 7:49am EST

Carlsberg brute-forcable wristbands expose customer data

Register UK - Jan 19, 2026 7:41am EST

Australia’s under-16 social media ban puts Europe on alert

After Australia banned social media for under-16s, countries including France and Britain are weighing similar restrictions. Supporters suggest that this move could protect children’s mental health, while critics warn evidence remains inconclusive.

First Post - Jan 19, 2026 7:36am EST

Starmer stares down social media ban barrel in latest U-turn

Register UK - Jan 19, 2026 7:22am EST

Hand Off Your Floor Cleaning Chores to Roborock's Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Robot Vacuum, Now at Its Lowest Price Since Launch

Gizmodo - Jan 19, 2026 7:20am EST

Should I Invest in SpaceX?

Gizmodo - Jan 19, 2026 7:02am EST

Price, battery life, performance – that's how you sell PCs

Register UK - Jan 19, 2026 6:51am EST