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China’s Renewable Energy Revolution Is a Huge Mess That Might Save the World
- Jeremy Wallace
- Jan 20, 2026
A global onslaught of cheap Chinese green power is upending everything in its path. No one is ready for its repercussions.
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China’s AI Boyfriend Business Is Taking On a Life of Its Own
- Johanna Costigan
- Jan 20, 2026
Gen Z women in China are all in on digital companionship—even setting up dates with real-world versions of their AI boyfriends.
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The best wireless chargers for 2026
- Jon Fingas,Valentina Palladino
- Jan 20, 2026
If you’ve upgraded your phone recently, there’s a good chance it supports wireless charging. Battery life can be one of the first things to deteriorat...
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Dr. Gladys West, whose mathematical models inspired GPS, dies at 95
- Anna Washenko
- Jan 19, 2026
Pioneering mathematician Dr. Gladys West has passed away at the age of 95. Her name may not be familiar to you, but her contributions certainly are; W...
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ASUS will not release any new smartphones this year
- Anna Washenko
- Jan 19, 2026
ASUS appears to be shifting its business operations away from smartphones. According to translations of recent quotes from Chairman Jonney Shih, the c...
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UK agency questions Meta's policies for illegal gambling site ads
- Anna Washenko
- Jan 19, 2026
The UK Gambling Commission has raised concerns that Meta is ignoring advertisements by illegal gambling websites on its platforms. At a conference in...
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The best VPN service for 2026
- Sam Chapman
- Jan 16, 2026
As frustrating as it is that governments and businesses are running roughshod over our online freedoms, at least we have plenty of good VPNs to choose...
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The best VPN deals: Up to 88 percent off ProtonVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, NordVPN and more
- Sam Chapman
- Jan 14, 2026
In a chaotic world, one thing you can count on is your own common-sense steps toward better cybersecurity. January is a great time to grab a subscript...
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The new Anker 45W Nano charger with smart display from CES is $10 off already
- Lawrence Bonk
- Jan 9, 2026
Anker rolled out a bunch of new chargers and other gear at CES 2026, including a cute one that's already on sale. The new Nano charger with smart disp...
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The best budgeting apps for 2026
- Dana Wollman,Valentina Palladino
- Jan 7, 2026
As a former Mint user, I had to find a new budgeting app not too long ago. Intuit, parent company of Mint, shut down the service in March 2024, and pr...
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The best noise-canceling earbuds for 2025
- Billy Steele
- Sep 17, 2025
Whether you're commuting, working in a bustling café or just trying to tune out the world, the best noise-canceling earbuds can help you focus on what...