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2026-01-23T09:01:00-05:00
Tired? You may have social jetlag.
The post Tired? You may have social jetlag. appeared first on Popular Science.
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2026-01-23T16:19:00-05:00
Sun Harvest Citrus in Fort Myers, Florida
In 1940, Robert Edsall, Sr. planted citrus trees in Florida’s Indian River growing region, using the area’s rich soil and sunshine to grow fruit with a uniquely sweet, complex flavor. His commitment to citrus farming continues today at Sun Harvest Citrus. The farm does not import or mass-produce to fill its groves, and its team of farmers perform taste tests throughout the growing season. The Sun Harvest Citrus retail store opened in Fort Myers in 1990 as a way to bring the farm experience to residents and visitors alike. The store is a bustling homage to all kinds of citrus, with fresh-squeezed orange juice, marmalades and jams, and even citrus-flavored coffee. (Key lime pie for breakfast, anyone?) Guests can watch orange juice be made onsite, sample fresh-picked fruit, and indulge in all kinds of delicious citrusy treats, including an especially popular orange vanilla swirl soft-serve. True to its Florida roots, the shop’s mascot is none other than a life-sized alligator named Sunny, who greets visitors with a toothy grin (and is always down for a selfie). If you can’t make it to Fort Myers, have no fear: Sun Harvest Citrus ships internationally, so you can get a taste of Florida sunshine wherever you are.
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2026-01-23T16:00:00-05:00
New York Skyline Viewing Point in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
Come on a day with good visibility and bring binoculars. Stay past sunset to see the city lights come alive. See if you can identify Newark and Jersey City in addition to Manhattan. And bring a flashlight if you're planning on staying after dark: It's about a 20-minute walk back to the parking lot.
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2026-01-23T14:00:00-05:00
Tomb of Lord Cornwallis in Ghazipur, India
For most Americans, the name Charles Cornwallis immediately calls to mind his humiliating defeat at the hands of American and French armies at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781. However, after the defeat at Yorktown, Cornwallis went on to have a long and illustrious career. After returning to Great Britain, Cornwallis still had the confidence of King George III, who sent him as ambassador to the court of King Frederick II (the Great) of Prussia in 1785. The following year, he was knighted and was appointed Governor-General of India, where he became responsible for setting up British administrative services across the subcontinent that laid the groundwork for the British Raj, including the Cornwallis Code, a civil and criminal code enacted in India in 1793. Cornwallis had been made a Marquess (thus earning him the title "Lord") in 1792, and after his code was established, he returned to Britain as a celebrated administrator. After a stint as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1798 to 1801, his political benefactor William Pitt the Younger, prime minister of Great Britain, sent Cornwallis back to India in 1805 as Governor-General to get a better handle on the political situation there after a tumultuous term by Arthur Wellesley (the Duke of Wellington's older brother). Shortly after his return, Cornwallis developed a fever and died in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. His tomb was built outside the city on a bluff overlooking the Ganges River, where was buried and remains to this day. Today, his tomb is protected and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India.
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2026-01-23T12:00:00-05:00
The Weaver Community in Marion, Indiana
In 1816, the State of Indiana was formed and initially took a progressive, enlightened stance by abolishing slavery in 1820. By 1830, however, times had changed, and Indiana required Black settlers to pay a $500 fee to live in the state. In 1843, Indiana banned interracial marriages. Then, in 1851, the Indiana state constitution prohibited any Negro or Mulatto from settling in Indiana, with fines of up to $500 imposed on settlers or any white person who supported them. Yet, despite these inequalities and hardships, the small free Black settlement of Weaver was formed and flourished from the 1840s into the 1880s. A drive along a flat farmland road reveals that all that remains of the Weaver community are Hill’s African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Chapel—built in 1842 and rebuilt after being destroyed by a fire in 1957, a cemetery, and the Masonic Order of the Eastern Star (OES) Home. Not much remains of a community that once encompassed 3,600 acres and had 736 residents in 1870. At its peak, Weaver had a grocery store, a blacksmith, a post office, a school, two churches, a racetrack and a Masonic home for the elderly or poor. The residents were primarily free Blacks, though runaway slaves also found their way to Weaver and beyond via the Underground Railroad. Weaver became an important link in the Underground Railroad due to several factors, including the AME Church circuit, Black social organizations such as the Masons and OES, and the support of nearby abolitionists. In the 1880s, a natural gas boom struck Grant County, and many of Weaver’s residents moved to nearby towns, including Marion and Gas City, in search of better-paying jobs. As a result, Weaver went into decline with about 100 black families remaining in the 1920s. However, the strength of the Weaver community is still felt in Marion today, where there are two AME churches and a Prince Hall Masonic Lodge named after a formerly enslaved man who escaped to freedom. The Weaver Cemetery contains the graves of more than a dozen Black Civil War veterans among its 224 interments. The cemetery was a gift from Weaver resident Lewis Wallace in 1866. Please note that there is no parking at the chapel, as it is posted as private property with no trespassing. The Weaver Cemetery does have space to pull off the road while visiting. The Masonic grounds also have a small driveway off the road, but the gate is locked and should not be entered.
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2026-01-23T10:00:00-05:00
Elephant Tusks in Mombasa, Kenya
Unusual artistic structures built over the main Daniel Arap Moi Avenue. Impressive for its size and was originally built out of wood, but were replaced with an aluminum version. They were first erected in 1952 to commemorate a visit by Queen Elizabeth II of the British royal family. Over time, they have become a popular symbol of the city and an attraction for visitors. They have been repaired and repainted several times over the years, most recently in 2017.
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2026-01-21T18:00:00+00:00
Peter F. Hamilton's latest is an epic slice of sci-fi – with one flaw
Peter F. Hamilton’s new book A Hole in the Sky is set on a troubled ark ship hundreds of years into its voyage, with fantastic plot twists and turns. I'm a big Hamilton fan, but one aspect of the novel proved alienating for me, says Emily H. Wilson
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26935790-600-peter-f-hamiltons-latest-is-an-epic-slice-of-sci-fi-with-one-flaw/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-23T19:00:15+00:00
Bone cancer therapy unexpectedly makes tumours less painful
A drug that kills cancer cells by puncturing them comes with an additional benefit: tests in mice suggest it reduces the growth of pain-sensing nerves around tumours
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2513117-bone-cancer-therapy-unexpectedly-makes-tumours-less-painful/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-23T17:00:44+00:00
Sea turtles may be more resilient to global warming than we thought
An “epigenetic” adaptation could prevent large numbers of loggerhead turtles from hatching as female due to climate change – a threat that was feared to lead to population collapse
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2512923-sea-turtles-may-be-more-resilient-to-global-warming-than-we-thought/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-19T16:00:09+00:00
The electrification of everything: Best ideas of the century
Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable power is crucial. The opening of Tesla's first "gigafactory", which used economies of scale to electrify our transport and energy systems, marked a turning point in this endeavour
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2510618-the-electrification-of-everything-best-ideas-of-the-century/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-19T16:00:08+00:00
Our solar system is extremely weird: Best ideas of the century
Realising that our solar system isn’t like most others out there has helped astronomers rewrite the story of how it formed
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2508561-our-solar-system-is-extremely-weird-best-ideas-of-the-century/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-19T16:00:06+00:00
Smartphones (yes, really): Best ideas of the century
Some might say smartphones have caused more harm than good. Here’s why putting a powerful computer into every pocket was a good idea
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2510623-smartphones-yes-really-best-ideas-of-the-century/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-23T15:00:51+00:00
Why singing, dancing and engaging with art is good for your health
Whether it be singing, dancing or crafting, engaging in the arts is good for our health, and we're beginning to understand how this behaviour affects our biology
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2512378-why-singing-dancing-and-engaging-with-art-is-good-for-your-health/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-19T16:00:28+00:00
The hidden power of epigenetics: Best ideas of the century
Following the surprising discovery that our genetic blueprint is much simpler than expected, we’ve rapidly learned that we have epigenetics to thank for our extraordinary complexity
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2508875-the-hidden-power-of-epigenetics-best-ideas-of-the-century/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-19T16:00:26+00:00
End-to-end encryption: Best ideas of the century
How end-to-end encryption is the wall that keeps our digital secrets safe – and why modern life would be unimaginable without it
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2510768-end-to-end-encryption-best-ideas-of-the-century/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-19T16:00:25+00:00
Revealing the epic story of ancient humans: Best ideas of the century
Since the turn of the millennium, our understanding of our ancestors and extended cousins has shifted dramatically, thanks to a swathe of surprising archaeological discoveries
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2508854-revealing-the-epic-story-of-ancient-humans-best-ideas-of-the-century/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-19T16:00:15+00:00
How fear drastically shapes ecosystems: Best ideas of the century
Understanding the “landscape of fear” that predators create in their environments has helped us uncover just how drastically humans have upended the natural world
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2508890-how-fear-drastically-shapes-ecosystems-best-ideas-of-the-century/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-23T13:00:28+00:00
Hybrid megapests evolving in Brazil are a threat to crops worldwide
Two extremely damaging crop pests have interbred to create hybrids resistant to more than one pesticide that could cause serious problems in many countries
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2512265-hybrid-megapests-evolving-in-brazil-are-a-threat-to-crops-worldwide/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-19T16:00:42+00:00
The one innovation that supercharged AI: Best ideas of the century
The most powerful artificial intelligence tools all have one thing in common. Whether they are writing poetry or predicting protein structures, they rely on the "transformer" architecture
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2510604-the-one-innovation-that-supercharged-ai-best-ideas-of-the-century/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-19T16:00:46+00:00
There’s no such thing as a normal brain: Best ideas of the century
Neurodiversity research has reshaped how we think about autism and ADHD, revealing that a “normal” brain doesn’t exist – and that unusual brains also come with unique strengths
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2508317-theres-no-such-thing-as-a-normal-brain-best-ideas-of-the-century/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-19T16:00:52+00:00
Filming the universe’s biggest dramas: Best ideas of the century
Astronomers used to rely on chance to catch a glimpse of fleeting explosions in space. A fresh approach to watching these flashes has completely transformed astronomy
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2508569-filming-the-universes-biggest-dramas-best-ideas-of-the-century/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-19T16:00:50+00:00
A revolution in how we do chemistry: Best ideas of the century
From finding new antibiotic candidates to studying the insides of cells, snapping molecules together "like Lego" has completely overhauled chemistry, and biology too
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2508420-a-revolution-in-how-we-do-chemistry-best-ideas-of-the-century/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-19T16:00:57+00:00
Pinning extreme weather on climate change: Best ideas of the century
It never used to be possible to attribute individual weather events to climate change and map their full consequences. Thanks to the work of two pioneering climate scientists, it is now
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2508819-pinning-extreme-weather-on-climate-change-best-ideas-of-the-century/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
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2026-01-23T19:25:37+00:00
People, not glaciers, transported rocks to Stonehenge, study confirms
A new analysis of mineral grains has refuted the "glacial transport theory" that suggests Stonehenge's bluestones and Altar Stone were delivered to Salisbury Plain by glaciers.
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/people-not-glaciers-transported-rocks-to-stonehenge-study-confirms
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2026-01-23T18:40:42+00:00
Astronomers discover a gigantic, wobbling black hole jet that 'changes the way we think about the galaxy'
Combining observations from several powerful telescopes, astronomers have detected a gargantuan, 'wobbling' black hole outburst that's as wide as an entire galaxy.
https://www.livescience.com/space/black-holes/astronomers-discover-a-gigantic-wobbling-black-hole-jet-that-changes-the-way-we-think-about-the-galaxy
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2026-01-23T16:16:56+00:00
Some of the oldest harpoons ever found reveal Indigenous people in Brazil were hunting whales 5,000 years ago
The origins of whaling are highly debated. Now, some of the earliest signs of active whale hunting have appeared somewhere unexpected: southern Brazil.
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/some-of-the-oldest-harpoons-ever-found-reveal-indigenous-people-in-brazil-were-hunting-whales-5-000-years-ago
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2026-01-23T16:15:16+00:00
'A real revolution': The James Webb telescope is upending our understanding of the biggest, oldest black holes in the universe
For years, the James Webb Space Telescope has been spotting enormous black holes in the early universe that defy all expectations. Now, astronomers are finally deciphering the origins of these cosmic behemoths.
https://www.livescience.com/space/black-holes/a-real-revolution-the-james-webb-telescope-is-upending-our-understanding-of-the-biggest-oldest-black-holes-in-the-universe
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2026-01-24T01:19:38+00:00
This Mega Snowstorm Will Be a Test for the US Supply Chain
Shipping experts say the big winter storm across a wide swath of the country should be business as usual—if their safeguards hold.
https://www.wired.com/story/here-comes-a-mega-snowstorm-shipping-logistics/
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2026-01-24T01:16:51+00:00
Clearly Filtered Discount: Pitcher, Water Bottle, Under-Sink
Clearly Filtered water pitchers, bottles, and under-sink filters are 10 to 19 percent off. I tested three filters to see how they performed.
https://www.wired.com/story/clearly-filtered-sale-january-2026/
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2026-01-23T22:26:01+00:00
‘Uncanny Valley’: Donald Trump’s Davos Drama, AI Midterms, and ChatGPT’s Last Resort
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts unpack the news from Davos, where Trump and major AI companies shared the stage at the World Economic Forum.
https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-trump-davos-ice-ai-midterms-chatgpt-ads/
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2026-01-23T22:24:07+00:00
US Judge Rules ICE Raids Require Judicial Warrants, Contradicting Secret ICE Memo
The ruling in federal court in Minnesota lands as Immigration and Customs Enforcement faces scrutiny over an internal memo claiming judge-signed warrants aren’t needed to enter homes without consent.
https://www.wired.com/story/us-judge-rules-ice-raids-require-judicial-warrants-contradicting-secret-ice-memo/
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2026-01-23T21:26:28+00:00
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-new-privacy-policy/
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2026-01-23T20:34:19+00:00
How to Prep for This Weekend’s Big Winter Storm: Power, Heat, and Underwear
Bitter cold, power outages, and impassible roads are a terrible cocktail. Here’s how to prep and bunker in for an extreme winter storm.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-prep-for-a-winter-storm/
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2026-01-23T19:12:43+00:00
Our Favorite Earbuds for Most People Are Over 25 Percent Off
These excellent earbuds were already a good deal before the discount.
https://www.wired.com/story/nothing-ear-a-deal-126/
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2026-01-23T17:08:30+00:00
CBP Wants AI-Powered ‘Quantum Sensors’ for Finding Fentanyl in Cars
US Customs and Border Protection is paying General Dynamics to create prototype “quantum sensors,” to be used with an AI database to detect fentanyl and other narcotics.
https://www.wired.com/story/cbp-wants-ai-powered-quantum-sensors-for-finding-fentanyl-in-cars/
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2026-01-23T16:11:29+00:00
Age Verification Is Reaching a Global Tipping Point. Is TikTok’s Strategy a Good Compromise?
TikTok’s new age-detection tech seems like a better solution than automatically banning youth accounts. But experts say it still requires social platforms to surveil users more closely.
https://www.wired.com/story/age-verification-is-reaching-a-global-tipping-point-is-tiktoks-strategy-a-good-compromise/
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2026-01-23T16:00:00+00:00
The Math on AI Agents Doesn’t Add Up
A research paper suggests AI agents are mathematically doomed to fail. The industry doesn’t agree.
https://www.wired.com/story/ai-agents-math-doesnt-add-up/
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2026-01-23T14:00:00+00:00
The Best Paper Notebooks and Journals, Tested and Reviewed (2026): Leuchttherm, Midori, Field Notes
Celebrate National Handwriting Day (I did not make that up) with new notebooks, a journal, or sketchbooks.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-paper-notebook-and-journals/
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2026-01-24T05:27:22+00:00
Legal AI giant Harvey acquires Hexus as competition heats up in legal tech
Hexus founder and CEO Sakshi Pratap, who previously held engineering roles at Walmart, Oracle, and Google, tells TechCrunch that her San Francisco-based team has already joined Harvey, while the startup's India-based engineers will come onboard once Harvey establishes a Bangalore office.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/legal-ai-giant-harvey-acquires-hexus-as-competition-heats-up-in-legal-tech/
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2026-01-24T05:00:00+00:00
Apple iPhone just had its best year in India as the smartphone market stays broadly flat
Apple shipped a record 14 million iPhones in India in 2025 and gained market share.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/apple-iphone-just-had-its-best-year-in-india-as-the-smartphone-market-stays-broadly-flat/
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2026-01-24T04:34:02+00:00
TikTok users freak out over app’s ‘immigration status’ collection — here’s what it means
TikTok users are freaking out over a mention of "immigration status" data collection, but lawyers explain the disclosure is related to state privacy laws.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/tiktok-users-freak-out-over-apps-immigration-status-collection-heres-what-it-means/
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2026-01-24T00:04:45+00:00
Who’s behind AMI Labs, Yann LeCun’s ‘world model’ startup
Yann LeCun's new venture, AMI Labs, has drawn intense attention since the AI scientist left Meta to found it.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/whos-behind-ami-labs-yann-lecuns-world-model-startup/
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2026-01-23T21:50:47+00:00
Waymo probed by National Transportation Safety Board over illegal school bus behavior
The NTSB joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in investigating Waymo vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/waymo-probed-by-national-transportation-safety-board-over-illegal-school-bus-behavior/
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2026-01-23T21:13:28+00:00
The Rippling/Deel corporate spying scandal may have taken another wild turn
The Department of Justice may be conducting a criminal investigation. This is arguably the biggest drama between two HR startups ever.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/the-rippling-deel-corporate-spying-scandal-may-have-taken-another-wild-turn/
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2026-01-23T20:31:27+00:00
What to know about Netflix’s landmark acquisition of Warner Bros.
Learn more about Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., considered the most historic megadeal in Hollywood, as it continues to develop.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/what-to-know-about-netflixs-landmark-acquisition-of-warner-bros/
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2026-01-23T20:17:24+00:00
Researchers say Russian government hackers were behind attempted Poland power outage
Security researchers have attributed the attempted use of destructive "wiper" malware across Poland's energy infrastructure in late December to a Russian-backed hacking group known for causing power outages in neighboring Ukraine.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/researchers-say-russian-government-hackers-were-behind-attempted-poland-power-outage/
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2026-01-23T20:00:00+00:00
How did Davos turn into a tech conference?
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos felt different this year, and not just because Meta and Salesforce took over storefronts on the main promenade. AI dominated the conversation in a way that overshadowed traditional topics like climate change and global poverty, and the CEOs weren’t holding back. There was public criticism of trade policy, warnings about AI […]
https://techcrunch.com/video/how-did-davos-turn-into-a-tech-conference/
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2026-01-23T17:02:22+00:00
Google Photos’ latest feature lets you meme yourself
The addition is meant to just be a fun way to explore your photos and experiment with Google's Gemini AI technology, and specifically Nano Banana.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/google-photos-latest-feature-lets-you-meme-yourself/
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2026-01-23T17:00:00+00:00
Meta pauses teen access to AI characters ahead of new version
Meta today said that it is pausing teens' access to its AI characters globally across all its apps. The company mentioned that it is not abandoning its efforts but wants to develop an updated version of AI characters for teens.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/meta-pauses-teen-access-to-ai-characters-ahead-of-new-version/
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2026-01-23T16:17:19+00:00
Here’s what you should know about the US TikTok deal
A number of investors are competing for the opportunity to purchase the app, and if a deal were to go through, the platform's U.S. business could have its valuation soar to upward of $60 billion.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/heres-whats-you-should-know-about-the-us-tiktok-deal/
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2026-01-23T16:00:00+00:00
This startup will send 1,000 people’s ashes to space — affordably — in 2027
Started by an engineer who worked on the space shuttle program, and at Blue Origin, Space Beyond has a spot on a 2027 Falcon 9 flight.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/this-startup-will-send-1000-peoples-ashes-to-space-affordably-in-2027/
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2026-01-23T15:54:09+00:00
Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects’ laptops: Reports
The FBI served Microsoft a warrant requesting encryption recovery keys to decrypt the hard drives of people involved in an alleged fraud case in Guam.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/microsoft-gave-fbi-a-set-of-bitlocker-encryption-keys-to-unlock-suspects-laptops-reports/
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2026-01-23T15:50:41+00:00
TikTok-like microdramas are going to make billions this year, even though they kind of suck
The business model behind these apps replicates the same dark patterns as mobile games.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/tiktok-like-microdramas-are-going-to-make-billions-this-year-even-though-they-kind-of-suck/
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2026-01-23T15:44:18+00:00
TikTok finalizes deal to create new US entity and avoid ban
The deal ends a six-year long political saga that started in 2020 when President Donald Trump tried to ban the app over national security concerns during his first term.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/tiktok-finalizes-deal-to-create-new-us-entity-and-avoid-ban/
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2026-01-23T15:30:09+00:00
OpenAI chief Sam Altman plans India visit as AI leaders converge in New Delhi: sources
The visit comes as New Delhi prepares to host a major AI summit expected to draw top executives from Meta, Google, and Anthropic. This will be Altman's first visit to the country in nearly a year.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/openai-chief-sam-altman-plans-india-visit-as-ai-leaders-converge-in-new-delhi-sources/
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2026-01-23T15:00:00+00:00
Only 1 week left (or until the first 500 passes are gone): The first TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket discount is ending
Register now to save up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass and get a second ticket at 50% off. This offer ends next week on January 30, or once the first 500 tickets are claimed — whichever comes first.
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2026-01-23T21:52:24+00:00
TR-49 is interactive fiction for fans of deep research rabbit holes
If you've ever fallen down a Wikipedia rabbit hole or spent a pleasant evening digging through college library stacks, you know the joy of a good research puzzle. Every new source and cross-reference you find unlocks an incremental understanding of a previously unknown world, forming a piecemeal tapestry of knowledge that you can eventually look back at as a cohesive and well-known whole. TR-49 takes this research process and operationalizes it into an engrossing and novel piece of heavily non-linear interactive fiction. Researching the myriad sources contained in the game's mysterious computer slowly reveals a tale that's part mystery, part sci-fi allegory, part family drama, and all-compelling alternate academic history. The entirety of TR-49 takes place from a first-person perspective as you sit in front of a kind of Steampunk-infused computer terminal. An unseen narrator asks you to operate the machine but is initially cagey about how or why or what you're even looking for. There's a creepy vibe to the under-explained circumstances that brought you to this situation, but the game never descends into the jump scares or horror tropes of so many other modern titles. Read full article Comments
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/01/tr-49-is-interactive-fiction-for-fans-of-deep-research-rabbit-holes/
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2026-01-23T20:48:46+00:00
Demand for Intel's processors is apparently there, but the supply is not
Intel reported its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025 yesterday, and the news both for the quarter and for the year was mixed: year-over-year revenue was down nearly imperceptibly, from $53.1 billion to $52.9 billion, while revenue for the quarter was down about four percent, from $14.3 billion last year to $13.7 billion this year. (That number was, nevertheless, on the high end of Intel's guidance for the quarter, which ranged from $12.8 to $13.8 billion.) Diving deeper into the numbers makes it clear exactly where money is being made and lost: Intel's data center and AI products were up 9 percent for the quarter and 5 percent for the year, while its client computing group (which sells Core processors, Arc GPUs, and other consumer products) was down 7 percent for the quarter and 3 percent for the year. That knowledge makes it slightly easier to understand the bind that company executives talked about on Intel's earnings call (as transcribed by Investing.com). In short, Intel is having trouble making (and buying) enough chips to meet demand, and it makes more sense to allocate the chips it can make to the divisions that are actually making money—which means that we could see shortages of or higher prices for consumer processors, just as Intel is gearing up to launch the promising Core Ultra Series 3 processors (codenamed Panther Lake). Read full article Comments
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/01/core-ultra-series-3-launch-may-be-hampered-by-chip-shortages-says-intel/
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2026-01-23T20:10:40+00:00
DHS keeps trying and failing to unmask anonymous ICE critics online
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has backed down from a fight to unmask the owners of Instagram and Facebook accounts monitoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Pennsylvania. One of the anonymous account holders, John Doe, sued to block ICE from identifying him and other critics online through summonses to Meta that he claimed infringed on core First Amendment-protected activity. DHS initially fought Doe's motion to quash the summonses, arguing that the community watch groups endangered ICE agents by posting "pictures and videos of agents’ faces, license plates, and weapons, among other things." This was akin to "threatening ICE agents to impede the performance of their duties," DHS alleged. DHS's arguments echoed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who has claimed that identifying ICE agents is a crime, even though Wired noted that ICE employees often post easily discoverable LinkedIn profiles. Read full article Comments
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/01/instagram-ice-critic-wins-fight-to-stay-anonymous-as-dhs-backs-down/
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2026-01-23T18:46:31+00:00
White House alters arrest photo of ICE protester, says "the memes will continue"
The Trump White House yesterday posted a manipulated photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong, a Minnesota civil rights attorney who was arrested after protesting in a church where a pastor is allegedly also an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem posted what seems to be the original photo of Armstrong being led away by an officer yesterday morning. A half hour later, the official White House X account posted an altered version in which Armstrong's face was manipulated to make it appear that she was crying. "The White House shared an AI-edited photo of Nekima, depicting her in tears and scared when, in actuality, she was poised, determined, and unafraid," NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson said yesterday. Read full article Comments
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/01/white-house-posts-altered-arrest-photo-to-make-it-appear-ice-critic-was-sobbing/
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2026-01-23T18:32:42+00:00
Telly’s "free" ad-based TVs make notable revenue—when they’re actually delivered
Telly, a company that accepts advertising data instead of cash for its TVs, has reportedly had a hard time getting its “free” TVs into people’s homes. Telly debuted in May 2023. Its dual-screen design can show ads, even when people aren't watching. Although the smaller, secondary screen can be used for more helpful applications, like showing the weather or sports scores, its primary purpose is to serve as a billboard south of the 55-inch primary display. Owners cannot disable tracking or cover up the secondary screen (or they have to pay for the TV, which Telly claims is worth $1,000), and they must fill out a lengthy, detailed survey to get one. When it debuted its TV, Telly said it expected to ship 500,000 devices that summer. In June 2023, the startup said 250,000 people signed up to get a Telly. In a 2024 press release, Telly said that it planned to ship “millions more in 2024.” Read full article Comments
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/01/tellys-free-ad-based-tvs-make-notable-revenue-when-theyre-actually-delivered/
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2026-01-23T17:29:06+00:00
TikTok deal is done; Trump wants praise while users fear MAGA tweaks
The TikTok deal is done, and Donald Trump is claiming a win, although it remains unclear if the joint venture he arranged with ByteDance and the Chinese government actually resolves Congress' national security concerns. In a press release Thursday, TikTok announced the "TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC," an entity established to keep TikTok operating in the US. Giving Americans majority ownership, ByteDance retains 19.9 percent of the joint venture, the release said, which has been valued at $14 billion. Three managing investors—Silver Lake, Oracle, and MGX—each hold 15 percent, while other investors, including Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell's investment firm, Dell Family Office, hold smaller, undisclosed stakes. Read full article Comments
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/01/tiktok-finalizes-trump-deal-that-allows-bytedance-to-maintain-some-control/
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2026-01-23T16:54:12+00:00
Tesla kills Autopilot, locks lane-keeping behind $99/month fee
Love it or hate it, Tesla has been responsible for helping to shape the tastes of automotive consumers over the past decade-plus. Over-the-air updates that add more features, an all-touchscreen human-machine interface, large castings, and hands-free driver assists were all introduced or popularized by Tesla's electric vehicles, prompting other automakers to copy them, mostly in the hopes of seeing the same stratospheric gains in their stock prices. But starting on Valentine's Day, if you want your Tesla to steer itself, you'll have to pay a $99 monthly subscription fee. Tesla currently offers a pair of so-called "level 2" partially automated driver assist systems. Autopilot is the older of these, combining Tesla's adaptive cruise control (Tesla calls this TACC) and lane-keeping assist (Tesla calls this Autosteer). FSD is the newer system, meant to be more capable and for use on surface streets and divided-lane highways. Although the company and Tesla CEO Elon Musk regularly tout these systems' capabilities, both still require the human driver to provide situational awareness. But Autopilot has been under fire from regulators and the courts. Multiple wrongful death lawsuits are in the works, and after a high-profile loss resulting in a $329 million judgment against Tesla, expect many of these suits to be settled. Both the federal government and California have investigated whether Tesla misled customers, and in December, an administrative law judge ruled that Tesla indeed engaged in deceptive marketing by implying that its cars could drive themselves. The judge suspended Tesla's license to sell cars in California, a decision that the California Department of Motor Vehicles stayed for 60 days. Read full article Comments
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/01/tesla-wants-recurring-revenue-discontinues-autopilot-in-favor-of-fsd/
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2026-01-23T14:31:44+00:00
Rocket Report: Chinese rockets fail twice in 12 hours; Rocket Lab reports setback
Welcome to Edition 8.26 of the Rocket Report! The past week has been one of advancements and setbacks in the rocket business. NASA rolled the massive rocket for the Artemis II mission to its launch pad in Florida, while Chinese launchers suffered back-to-back failures within a span of approximately 12 hours. Rocket Lab's march toward a debut of its new Neutron launch vehicle in the coming months may have stalled after a failure during a key qualification test. We cover all this and more in this week's Rocket Report. As always, we welcome reader submissions. If you don't want to miss an issue, please subscribe using the box below (the form will not appear on AMP-enabled versions of the site). Each report will include information on small-, medium-, and heavy-lift rockets, as well as a quick look ahead at the next three launches on the calendar. Australia invests in sovereign launch. Six months after its first orbital rocket cleared the launch tower for just 14 seconds before crashing back to Earth, Gilmour Space Technologies has secured 217 million Australian dollars ($148 million) in funding that CEO Adam Gilmour says finally gives Australia a fighting chance in the global space race, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. The funding round, led by the federal government's National Reconstruction Fund Corporation and superannuation giant Hostplus with $75 million each, makes the Queensland company Australia’s newest unicorn—a fast-growth start-up valued at more than $1 billion—and one of the country’s most heavily backed private technology ventures. Read full article Comments
https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/01/rocket-report-rocket-lab-reports-neutron-setback-australia-backs-launch-startup/
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2026-01-23T14:10:48+00:00
Tiny falcons are helping keep the food supply safe on cherry farms
Every spring, raptors return to nesting sites across northern Michigan. The smallest of these birds of prey, a falcon called the American kestrel (Falco sparverius), flies through the region’s many cherry orchards and spends its days hunting for even tinier creatures to eat. This quest keeps the kestrels fed, but it also benefits the region’s cherry farmers. Fruit farmers have been working symbiotically with kestrels for decades, adding nesting boxes and reaping the benefits of the birds eliminating the mice, voles, songbirds, and other pests that wreak havoc by feeding on not-yet-harvested crops. In addition to limiting the crop damage caused by hungry critters, new research suggests kestrels also lower the risk of food-borne illnesses. The study, published in November in the Journal of Applied Ecology, suggests the kestrels help keep harmful pathogens off of fruit headed to consumers by eating and scaring off small birds that carry those pathogens. Orchards housing the birds in nest boxes saw fewer cherry-eating birds than orchards without kestrels on site. This translated to an 81 percent reduction in crop damage—such as bite marks or missing fruit—and a 66 percent decrease in branches contaminated with bird feces. Read full article Comments
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/01/tiny-falcons-are-helping-keep-the-food-supply-safe-on-cherry-farms/
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2026-01-23T22:30:32+00:00
‘Spider-Man’ Director Sam Raimi Would Love to Take on Batman
The 'Evil Dead' legend just loves making superhero movies, apparently.
https://gizmodo.com/spider-man-director-sam-raimi-would-love-to-take-on-batman-2000713581
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2026-01-23T22:00:09+00:00
Tesla Appears to Have Moved Its Robotaxi Safety Monitors to a More Sneaky Location
Just what everyone wants, their own personal tail.
https://gizmodo.com/tesla-appears-to-have-moved-its-robotaxi-safety-monitors-to-a-more-sneaky-location-2000713566
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2026-01-23T21:30:52+00:00
Now That ‘Sinners’ Broke Oscars Records, Warner Bros. Really Wants You to See It in Theaters Again
Ryan Coogler's extremely nominated vampire sensation will give audiences yet another chance to experience it in 70mm IMAX.
https://gizmodo.com/sinners-oscars-record-imax-rerelease-2000713578
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2026-01-23T21:25:45+00:00
Microsoft Reportedly Turned Over BitLocker Encryption Keys to the FBI
Microsoft claims it receives about 20 requests for BitLocker keys a year.
https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-reportedly-turned-over-bitlocker-encryption-keys-to-the-fbi-2000713550
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2026-01-23T20:30:34+00:00
A Brief History of Fictional ‘Star Trek’ Sports
After this week's episode of 'Starfleet Academy' introduced official phaser tag into 'Trek' canon, we take a look back at 60 years of boldly sporting.
https://gizmodo.com/star-trek-fake-sports-calica-starfleet-academy-2000713435
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2026-01-23T20:15:37+00:00
Tesla Kills Standard Autopilot as It Pushes Buyers to Subscription-Based Option
If it wasn't bad enough that Elon Musk manufactured your car, it's getting worse.
https://gizmodo.com/tesla-kills-standard-autopilot-as-it-pushes-buyers-to-subscription-based-option-2000713524
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2026-01-23T19:55:53+00:00
AI Agents Are Poised to Hit a Mathematical Wall, Study Finds
LLMs have their limits.
https://gizmodo.com/ai-agents-are-poised-to-hit-a-mathematical-wall-study-finds-2000713493
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2026-01-23T19:30:01+00:00
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Is Very Deliberately Told Entirely From Dunk’s POV
Showrunner Ira Parker explained the series' stylistic approach, which stays true to the way George R.R. Martin's novella is written.
https://gizmodo.com/knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms-interview-dunk-2000713458
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2026-01-23T19:30:00+00:00
NASA’s Next Moon Rocket Runs on Shuttle Engines—Here’s the Story Behind Each One
SLS is ready to fly and will feature three shuttle-era engines that have already flown to space.
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The best instant cameras you can buy right now
Yet not all instant cameras are the same, and some of them are better suited for different needs and budgets. That’s why we tested some of the most popular instant cameras on the market from brands like Fujifilm, Polaroid, Leica, Canon, Kodak, and others. All the models featured in our instant camera buying guide are enjoyable to use, but each offers a distinct set of features at a different price point. As a result, some are more appropriate for a child or budding photographer, while others are more advanced and provide added creative control (for a price). When it comes down to it, though, we consider print quality, ease of use, and affordability to be the hallmarks of a quality shooter. That’s why we picked Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 12 as the best instant camera for most people, as it ticks all three boxes wonderfully. If you’re looking for more creative control or features like filters, however, the Instax Mini Evo is our choice, one that boasts great image quality and allows you to choose which photos you’d like to print. Other instant cameras, like Kodak’s Mini Retro 3, also offer a variety of advanced creative modes for those who desire more. Take a look at this list of our instant camera recommendations to find the best fit for you. Film type: Fujifilm Instax Mini film (sold separately) / Film size: 2 x 3-inches / Weight: 306 grams / Charging method: AA batteries / Companion app: None / Other features: Built-in selfie mirror, film counter If all you’re looking to do is just click a button and get a decent print for a reasonable price, we recommend Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 12. It’s a basic instant camera that’s similar to our former pick, the Instax Mini 11, but with some minor updates. It still takes less than five minutes to start shooting, but the setup process is easier since all you need to do is twist the lens to either “on” or “off.” Such ease of use, combined with the camera’s thinner build, makes it particularly well suited for kids and those new to photography. For an instant camera, image quality is also better than most of the other cameras I tested, producing relatively true-to-life photos. Most of the cameras I tested struggled to capture low-light conditions well, and this one is no exception, but the built-in flash does help. Fujifilm claims the Mini 12 optimizes image quality in both dark and bright environments better than its predecessor, but I didn’t notice much of a difference. The flash — which you can’t disable — is also still overpowering in some instances, resulting in a few overexposed images. If anything, the photos actually seemed a little darker and less vivid than before. However, at least the Instax Mini 12 captured my features and skin color more accurately when I used the included selfie feature — which is really just a small mirror mounted on the front of the camera. You can also zoom in a little more easily thanks to a new lens structure, which you can twist to enter Close-Up Mode instead of pressing a button. When in this mode, you can take advantage of the camera’s new “Parallax Correction” feature, which is supposed to result in a more aligned photo. The lens was fun to play with and reminded me of a traditional point-and-shoot, but actually using it to take quality photos takes some time to figure out. As with the Mini 11, it’s still somewhat tricky to center your subject in the frame using this mode, even with the updated lens. Thankfully, it became easier to properly align photos after a couple of attempts (as well as some composition guidance from the manual). All in all, the Instax Mini 12 is a basic camera that caters to all ages and experience levels and gets the job done — and done relatively well. It doesn’t feature Bluetooth or pair with a companion app that allows you to edit photos (only scan them), and it doesn’t offer advanced features like filters, lens options, or portrait modes. But if you’re looking for an instant camera that offers a great traditional analog experience, this is it. Film type: Fujifilm Instax Mini film (sold separately) / Film size: 2 x 3-inches / Weight: 285 grams / Charging method: USB-C (on newer models) / Companion app: Yes / Other features: LCD screen, smartphone printing One of Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Evo was a favorite of my former colleague Becca Farcase — and it’s mine as well. A hybrid camera that bears a resemblance to Fujifilm’s more expensive Fujifilm X100 line of cameras, it looks good and boasts vintage dials and buttons so stylish that they even caught the attention of passersby as I walked around Los Angeles taking photos. I tested the black camera, but Fujifilm also sells a handsome brown version, as well as a newer pink model. It’s easy to balk at its price tag, but this camera offers a level of flexibility that could save you money in the long run if you use it a lot. That’s because the Instax Mini Evo includes a full-color three-inch LCD screen that lets you preview and select which images you want to print, which can help you avoid wasting film on unwanted shots. The added flexibility gave me more room for creative experimentation, too, as I wasn’t worried about running out of film. I also loved using the Instax Mini Evo app to print photos from my smartphone. Plus, unlike the Instax Mini 12, the Evo now uses a USB-C port (though older black models still use the Micro USB port) for charging, so you don’t need to keep buying new batteries. Unlike Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 12, the Mini Evo comes with a few extra features that can help you capture better photos. For example, you can actually turn off the flash on the Mini Evo and use the three-inch LCD screen as a viewfinder. You can also use the menu to adjust how bright you want the film to look when it’s printed, which was helpful given that neither the Evo nor the Mini 12 is particularly good at capturing dark environments. Additionally, there are dials you can use to apply various lens options and filters, ranging from retro to monochrome shades, as well as a mirror lens, vignette, soft focus, and more. You can take app-based remote shots, too, which adds an extra element of photographic control that can help you take better selfie shots than the selfie mirror in the front. Of course, it’s not a perfect device, and there are some downsides to consider outside the price. For instance, although you can add filters and make a few edits using Fujifilm’s companion app, it just isn’t as feature-rich as some of the apps for the other digital and hybrid instant cameras I tested. The Evo’s extensive menu system isn’t particularly easy to navigate, either, and it took me some time to figure out how to turn the flash on and off. Plus, if you rely solely on internal storage, you can only store 45 images before the device is full. Still, all of these are minor issues, and I was very happy overall with how portable the stylish camera is, as well as how easy it is to take good photos quickly. Film type: Kodak Instant Print 3 x 3-inch cartridge (included) / Film size: 3 x 3-inch square prints / Weight: 467 grams / Charging method: Micro USB / Companion app: Yes / Other features: LCD screen, smartphone printing Whereas the Instax Mini Evo’s companion app is more functional, Kodak’s hybrid Mini Shot 3 Retro is all about fun. The camera’s accompanying mobile app lets you apply frames, stickers, filters, and a wide range of customization options to photos, making it great for scrapbooking. There’s even a beauty feature in the app to conceal blemishes, as well as a set of Snapchat-like filters you can use to add, say, dog ears, making it a fun instant camera to use as a mini photo booth of sorts at parties. Like the Instax Mini Evo, Kodak’s Mini Shot 3 Retro comes with an LCD screen — albeit a much smaller one — that lets you decide whether to print a shot. It also supports Bluetooth, and you can use the Kodak Photo Printer app to upload photos to social media or print decent, relatively crisp photos from your smartphone. Unlike the Mini Evo, however, Kodak’s Mini Shot 3 Retro retails for around $170 and includes a pack of film (it’s also often on sale for a lot less). It also uses cheaper film; you can often pick up a 60-sheet cartridge for about $17.99, which equates to roughly $0.33 a shot. The fact that the film is cheaper arguably encourages play and creative experimentation, even if the large 3 x 3-inch square prints feel lower in quality and more flimsy than those from both Fujifilm and Polaroid. However, there are notable drawbacks to the Kodak Mini Shot 3. My biggest issue is that the resulting prints of photos taken with the camera aren’t nearly as crisp or clear as those taken with a smartphone. Photo quality wasn’t consistently as good as the Mini Evo’s or Mini 12’s, nor, for the most part, as clear and sharp. The photos also sometimes had an excessive pink tint, which can affect quality. It doesn’t store images the way the Mini Evo does, either, which means you can’t decide whether you’d like to print them later. It’s also noticeably heavier than the Mini Evo and, frankly, nowhere near as stylish. Nonetheless, if you don’t mind compromising on photo quality and want a relatively affordable hybrid camera with fun app features, the Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro is a good choice. If you’re looking for an instant camera that offers the most old-fashioned, instant-film experience, the Polaroid Flip is the camera for you. It resembles vintage instant cameras like the Polaroid 600 more than any other camera on our list, thanks to its classic, retro-inspired design and flip-up lid. Its square I-Type film prints and iconic white frame give photos an authentically vintage look, while modern touches like Bluetooth, USB-C charging, and a beginner-friendly companion app add greater convenience and creative control. Compared to the third-gen Polaroid Now Plus, my former retro pick, the Flip delivers clearer shots with fewer wasted photos, making the extra $50 worthwhile given that eight I-Type sheets are a spendy $18.99. The increased clarity can be attributed to several factors, including the Flip’s sonar autofocus and a four-lens hyperfocal system — which result in sharper, more focused images — along with its excellent flash. It’s the most powerful of any Polaroid camera, and while it can sometimes overexpose images, you can adjust exposure directly from the camera or app. The Scene Analysis feature also helps by warning if a shot is likely to be over- or underexposed, or if you’re too close to your subject. In my experience, the warnings didn’t always prevent overexposure, but they did leave me with shots that looked less blown than those from the Now Plus. If there’s one thing the Polaroid Flip isn’t known for, it’s portability. Given it’s relatively heavy and awkwardly sized, it’s not the kind of instant camera you can easily slip into your purse or carry around. Additionally, it takes up to 15 minutes for prints to develop, and you must ensure they’re not exposed to light during this process. That’s quite an inconvenience if you’re out with friends, say, at the beach on a sunny day.  Low-light performance is another weak spot. Although it does a better job than the Now Plus, I still struggled to capture crisp indoor shots. Even in daylight, both contrast and color saturation levels are lower than with Instax film. Admittedly, this gave my pictures a more dreamy, vintage look that felt artistic, and you can use the Polaroid Lab to slightly adjust the saturation and exposure settings. However, doing so is time-consuming.  Truth be told, you could argue that many of these shortcomings are typical of a retro Polaroid-inspired instant camera and, thus, part of the experience. If that’s what you’re looking for, the Polaroid Flip is the perfect camera for you. Film type: Polaroid i-Type Color Film (sold separately) / Film size: 2.6 x 2.1-inch prints / Weight: 239 grams / Charging method: USB-C / Companion app: No / Other features: Self-timer, selfie mirror, film counter Whereas the Polaroid Flip is huge, the second-gen Polaroid Go is tiny. It fits easily in the palm of my hand — which is saying a lot, given I’m petite and a little over five feet tall — making it the most portable instant camera on our list. It also produces the smallest prints of all the instant cameras I tested, which could be nice if you’re trying to save some space and want something more compact than Instax Mini prints. Weighing just over a pound, the latest Polaroid Go is also the lightest instant camera I’ve ever held, and you can easily use it with one hand. That’s actually pretty convenient, given I sometimes struggled to take pictures with the heavier Polaroid Flip and, to a lesser extent, some of the other instant cameras I tested. In fact, if the images produced looked more true-to-life and didn’t require you to hide them from light for about 15 minutes while developing, I’d be tempted to call this the best instant camera for travel or small children. At $89.99, the latest Polaroid Go is the most affordable Polaroid camera on the market, even with its recent $10 price increase. Its film also costs just a little more than Fujifilm’s Instax Mini shots (or about $21.99 for a 16-sheet pack). The camera also sports a few upgrades over the last-gen model, despite retailing for less. The most significant is USB-C support, which allows for faster charging and prevents you from having to buy AA batteries. Polaroid also claims the camera produces clearer stills than its predecessor, but, truthfully, I didn’t see a significant difference between generations. The photos are a little brighter, but if anything, the original Polaroid Go produced warmer pictures that I thought were truer to life. Still, the photos are charming in the way only a Polaroid photo can be. Contrast and color saturation levels are still low, but in a way that exudes the vintage, almost dreamy look of the photos taken with the Flip. Unlike the Flip, however, the Go lacks creative modes and more advanced features, although it does offer a helpful self-timer and a larger selfie mirror. There’s also no Bluetooth support and, thus, no fancy app that will allow you to add extra effects. Instead, it’s just a simple point-and-shoot camera, just like the Instax Mini 12, which makes it a little easier to use. In addition, as mentioned, the prints are smaller than those of the Instax Mini, which could be a drawback for those who prefer larger, more traditional Polaroid photos. While it produces similar vintage-style shots, design-wise, it doesn’t look anything like old-school Polaroid cameras, which could also take away from the retro experience some desire. That said, none of the older Polaroid cameras came with an app, either. All in all, the Go’s simplicity makes it a suitable candidate for those seeking an easy-to-use camera that offers a more traditional instant film experience — one you can use just about anywhere for less than half the price of the Polaroid Flip. If you’re looking for an advanced analog instant camera, Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 99 is one to consider. At $234.95, Fujifilm’s latest instant camera is not as affordable as the Instax Mini 12 or the Mini 41, but it’s certainly a step up from the one-button point-and-click cameras given it has multiple brightness settings, focus zones, color effects, and even two shutter buttons for greater creative control. The camera even comes with a tripod socket, an aluminum extension column, and a Sports Mode designed to further reduce blur when capturing fast-moving subjects. Thanks to the added level of customization, I was able to capture higher-quality photos that looked truer to life than those from the Instax Mini 12, Mini 41, and Mini Evo. Granted, the Mini 99 is an analog camera, not a hybrid like the Evo, so you shouldn’t buy it if you also want to print smartphone photos. The newer model is also less user-friendly than the Mini 12 and Mini 41, so I wouldn’t recommend it for young children. Still, for an advanced analog instant camera, it’s relatively easy to set up and use, rendering it as much fun for budding photographers as more experienced shooters.  The Kodak Smile Plus is another hybrid instant camera that allows you to print smartphone photos. It’s smaller and less expensive than Kodak’s Mini Shot 3 Retro 3 at $129.99, and it’s available in a variety of vibrant colors that should appeal to children. It also comes with a physical filter-changing lens and prints on Zinc paper, allowing you to use your photos as stickers. However, it lacks a built-in display, so you can’t choose which images you want to print directly on the camera itself. This often results in more wasted shots, especially since image quality is so-so at best, even when compared to those of the Retro 3. Photos are nowhere near as clear as the Instax Mini 12’s, either, especially in areas that are either too bright or too dark. That said, the Smile Plus does offer a microSD card slot, so you can store and view photos elsewhere. It pairs with an app similar to the Retro 3’s as well, and although the software isn’t as snappy or feature-rich, it still lets you add a variety of filters and frames. Ultimately, I’d recommend the Retro 3 since it’s often available for less than $120, but the Smile Plus is a good, budget-friendly alternative. From photo quality to the lever you pull to print photos, Leica’s Sofort 2 is a terrific camera that’s remarkably similar to the Instax Mini Evo. In all of my tests, the photos I took with both looked identical. The two hybrid cameras also print smartphone photos via Instax Mini film and offer 10 film and lens effects, along with a macro mode for those who want more creative control. The Sofort 2’s minimalistic look is stylish, too, even if it’s not as charming as the retro-inspired Evo. The drawback to the Sofort 2 is that it’s twice the price of the Evo. It’s challenging to recommend at $399, as most people would likely consider the differences between the two cameras relatively minor. The Leica user interface is easier to navigate, though, and I appreciate the included lens cap and extended two-year warranty. I also appreciate that it lets you print photos taken with other Leica cameras via the companion app — a nice perk for Leica fans. Nonetheless, I don’t think those perks are enough to justify spending nearly $200 more. While it didn’t make the cut, the Instax Square SQ1 is also worth a brief mention. Like the Mini 12, the Square SQ1 produces good-quality shots, is easy to set up and use, and features a built-in selfie mirror. The reason we didn’t include it above, however, is that it costs nearly twice as much as the Mini 12 at $159.95, though we do sometimes see it on sale for $100. That said, it might be worth a look if you prefer large 2.4 x 2.4-inch square prints and relatively true-to-life photos over vintage-looking stills. After all, the SQ1 is still cheaper than the Polaroid Flip and produces higher-quality images than the Kodak Mini Shot 3 Square Retro, which also prints similarly sized square shots. Fujifilm also sells the newer Instax Square SQ40. It’s similar to the Instax Square SQ1 but with a vintage look that’s more visually striking, yet it’s also more expensive at $199.95. Given it produces similarly good-quality photos, I’d recommend the Instax Square SQ1 or the more capable Instax Mini Evo for $50 more. Fujifilm’s Instax Wide Evo Hybrid is nearly identical to the Instax Mini Evo. You can use it to print photos directly from your smartphone, though the $409.95 camera also comes with a 15.67mm lens — the widest used on any Instax camera — for taking wide-format pictures. 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https://www.theverge.com/23133103/best-instant-cameras-fujifilm-polaroid-kodak
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Nature, Published online: 02 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00313-5
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00313-5
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2026-02-02T00:00:00
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Nature, Published online: 02 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00223-6
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00223-6
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2026-01-30T00:00:00
Publisher Correction: A domed pachycephalosaur from the early Cretaceous of Mongolia
Nature, Published online: 30 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10184-5
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10184-5
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2026-01-30T00:00:00
Publisher Correction: <i>Nanotyrannus</i> and <i>Tyrannosaurus</i> coexisted at the close of the Cretaceous
Nature, Published online: 30 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10185-4
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10185-4
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