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Games Done Quick's Back to Black 2026 event kicks off tomorrow
Hot on the heels of AGDQ in January, Games Done Quick is hosting its second speedrunning event of the year, Back to Black 2026, starting tomorrow, February 5. The four-day event is organized by...
Ikea’s cheap new smart home gear is struggling to get connected
Some users are having trouble onboarding Ikea’s new Matter-compatible smart home products. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge I've spent the last couple of weeks trying - and mostly...
Trump’s occupation of Minneapolis has broken the Justice Department
Attorney General Pam Bondi bows her head in prayer with President Donald Trump at the Museum of the Bible on September 8, 2025 in Washington, DC. | Win McNamee/Getty Images “I wish you would just...
Roblox’s '4D' creation toolset is now available in open beta
Roblox launched an open-source AI model that generates 3D objects on the fly early last year and now that toolset is getting a massive boost. The platform has introduced a model that whips up...
OpenClaw’s AI ‘skill’ extensions are a security nightmare
OpenClaw, the AI agent that has exploded in popularity over the past week, is raising new security concerns after researchers uncovered malware in hundreds of user-submitted "skill" add-ons on its...
PointsBet starts Alberta iGaming registration after AGLC regulatory approval granted officially
PointsBet has begun the registration process to operate in Alberta’s iGaming market As a result of the announcement, PointsBet can now begin the process of setting up its digital stall across...
Overwatch will drop the '2' as Jetpack Cat and four other heroes arrive on February 10
Blizzard is running a series of showcases for several of its major franchises and on Wednesday, it was time for Overwatch to step up to the plate. That’s Overwatch, by the way, and not Overwatch 2....
X's 'open source' algorithm isn't a win for transparency, researchers say
When X's engineering team published the code that powers the platform's "for you" algorithm last month, Elon Musk said the move was a victory for transparency. "We know the...
You can pre-order the Pixel 10a on February 18
The Pixel 10a is official, though details are limited. On Wednesday, Google posted a teaser video showing the mid-range phone dancing around colorful backgrounds. You can pre-order the Pixel 10a on...
ExpressVPN deal: Two-year plans are up to 81 percent off
If you're looking to up your privacy game on the internet in the new year, you can do so for a little less than usual thanks to ExpressVPN's latest deal. Its two-year plans are up to 81 percent off...