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YouTube’s top AI slop channels are disappearing
- Emma Roth
- Jan 28, 2026
YouTube appears to have taken down two of the most popular AI slop channels on its platform, along with several others. A report from Kapwing found th...
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Patreon creators have to switch to subscription billing by November, thanks to Apple
- Will Shanklin
- Jan 28, 2026
Patreon creators will need to make some changes soon, thanks to Apple. On Wednesday, Patreon said Apple has renewed its requirement that all Patreon c...
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I used Claude to vibe-code my wildly overcomplicated smart home
- Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
- Jan 28, 2026
I am not, by any definition, a coder, but when I started seeing people's vibe-coded smart home projects all over my social feeds this month, I was int...
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The entry-level Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are on sale for $30 off right now
- Brandon Widder
- Jan 28, 2026
If past timing is any indication, Samsung is likely to hold its next Unpacked event in late February. However, we’re not expecting the company to shak...
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Native Instruments enters into insolvency proceedings, leaving its future uncertain
- Lawrence Bonk
- Jan 28, 2026
Music hardware and software manufacturer Native Instruments has entered into preliminary insolvency proceedings, according to a report by Create Digit...
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Spotify says it paid out $11 billion in royalties in 2025
- Terrence O’Brien
- Jan 28, 2026
Today, Spotify announced that it had paid out more than $11 billion to the music industry in 2025. It's an impressive-sounding number that's a full $1...
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Process Zero II will let you do a little processing, if you want
- Allison Johnson
- Jan 28, 2026
Popular iPhone camera app Halide is debuting a major update today: Halide Mark III. It's been years in the making, and it'll be available as a "Public...
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Google brings its Nano Banana image generator to Chrome
- Igor Bonifacic
- Jan 28, 2026
Following its recent AI makeover of Gmail, Google is bringing more Gemini-powered tools to Chrome. Starting today, a host of new features are rolling...
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The noise-canceling AirPods 4 are down to $120, one of their best prices yet
- Sheena Vasani
- Jan 28, 2026
The AirPods Pro 3 may be on sale for $199 ($50 off), but that’s still a lot of money. If you want noise cancellation for less, fortunately you can buy...
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French Ubisoft workers vote to strike
- Will Shanklin
- Jan 28, 2026
When deciding which video game to buy, "Is it fun?" is no longer the only consideration. Given the state of the industry, "Do I want to support this c...
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How to cancel Windscribe and get your money back
- Sam Chapman
- Jan 28, 2026
Windscribe isn't a VPN for everybody, and it's not trying to be. Despite its high-achieving free plan, it didn't quite make my list of the best VPNs,...
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ExpressVPN two-year plans are up to 78 percent off
- Andre Revilla
- Jan 28, 2026
ExpressVPN is back on sale again, and its two-year plans are up to 78 percent off right now. You can get the Advanced tier for $101 for 28 months. Thi...