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Roland’s TR-1000 is the ultimate drum machine
- Terrence O’Brien
- Jan 27, 2026
It took way too long, but Roland finally caved and gave the people what they want: a proper analog successor to the iconic TR-808 drum machine. The 80...
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All rise for JudgeGPT
- Lauren Feiner
- Jan 27, 2026
Bridget McCormack is used to correcting judges' work. As the former chief justice on the Michigan Supreme Court, it was her job to review complaints a...
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Xbox Cloud Gaming’s new design teases the future of Xbox console UI
- Tom Warren
- Jan 27, 2026
Microsoft has started testing a refreshed web experience for Xbox Cloud Gaming that looks even more console-like. Xbox Insiders can now try out the pr...
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Revealed: Leaked Chats Expose the Daily Life of a Scam Compound’s Enslaved Workforce
- Andy Greenberg, Lily Hay Newman, Matt Burgess
- Jan 27, 2026
A whistleblower trapped inside a “pig butchering” scam compound gave WIRED a vast trove of its internal materials—including 4,200 pages of messages th...
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Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp will test premium subscriptions
- Jess Weatherbed
- Jan 27, 2026
Meta is gearing up to trial new premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp in the coming months that will allow users to access expan...
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Strava and Komoot finally bring offline maps to Apple Watch
- Thomas Ricker
- Jan 27, 2026
Strava and Komoot - two of the most popular apps for cyclists, hikers, and runners - are each bringing offline maps to the Apple Watch, ending a major...
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The best Apple Watch accessories for 2026
- Valentina Palladino
- Jan 27, 2026
The right accessories can transform your Apple Watch into the best workout companion, a stylish timepiece and everything in between. Whether you’re lo...
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The best wireless earbuds for 2026
- Billy Steele
- Jan 27, 2026
Wireless earbuds are now the default option for everyday listening, whether you’re heading out for a commute, fitting in a workout or just watching vi...
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All the ways TikTok is broken: here’s what’s real and what’s not
- Richard Lawler
- Jan 27, 2026
While social media rumors have suggested the errors are examples of censorship, more than a day after the issues began, TikTok USDS says the problems...
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A TikTok US power outage caused a 'cascading systems failure' leading to multiple bugs
- Karissa Bell
- Jan 27, 2026
If your TikTok feed has felt a little off lately, it's not just you. TikTok says is still working to fix its service in the US following a power outag...
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People are uninstalling TikTok and downloading an indie competitor
- Karissa Bell
- Jan 26, 2026
TikTok's newly formed US entity is off to a very bumpy start. As the app continues to face technical issues affecting the recommendation algorithm, vi...
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X faces EU investigation over Grok’s sexualized deepfakes
- Emma Roth
- Jan 26, 2026
X is facing an investigation from the European Commission over the sexualized deepfakes generated by its Grok AI chatbot. In its announcement, the Com...