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BMW’s first electric M car is coming in 2027—with one motor per wheel

13 January 2026 @ 11:01 pm

Here's what we know about the first BMW EV to wear a proper M badge.

The RAM shortage’s silver lining: Less talk about “AI PCs”

13 January 2026 @ 10:34 pm

“General interest in AI PCs has been wavering for a while ..."

Never-before-seen Linux malware is “far more advanced than typical”

13 January 2026 @ 10:07 pm

VoidLink includes an unusually broad and advanced array of capabilities.

Lawsuit: DHS wants “unlimited subpoena authority” to unmask ICE critics

13 January 2026 @ 9:55 pm

DHS is weirdly using import/export rules to expand its authority to identify online critics.

FDA deletes warning on bogus autism therapies touted by RFK Jr.‘s allies

13 January 2026 @ 9:25 pm

The agency used to warn of chelation, used by RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine ally David Geier.

Hegseth wants to integrate Musk’s Grok AI into military networks this month

13 January 2026 @ 9:13 pm

US defense secretary announces plans for integration despite recent controversies.

Microsoft vows to cover full power costs for energy-hungry AI data centers

13 January 2026 @ 8:05 pm

Company responds to community concerns over electricity bills and water use.

Google’s updated Veo model can make vertical videos from reference images with 4K upscaling

13 January 2026 @ 7:28 pm

Google has also added the updated Veo tools to YouTube creator tools.

Starlink tries to stay online in Iran as regime jams signals during protests

13 January 2026 @ 7:18 pm

Iran shut off Internet as it cracks down on protests; even Starlink has problems.

EPA moves to stop considering economic benefits of cleaner air

13 January 2026 @ 6:56 pm

New language criticizes “uncertainties” in longstanding EPA practice.