High Tech News 2026-01-16

• OpenAI Invests in Sam Altman’s New Brain-Tech Startup Merge Labs
  Wired
• Trump Doesn’t Need the Proud Boys Anymore
  Wired
• Starlink's $50 Roam Plan Just Got Double the Data, but There's a Catch
  Cnet
• 15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— I’ve Tested 65 to Pick Them
  Wired
• Everything Is Content for the ‘Clicktatorship’
  Wired
• 8 Films You Definitely Don't Want to Miss on Netflix in January
  Cnet
• Teeth Grinding Can Happen When You’re Asleep. Here' How to Stop It From Ruining Your Smile
  Cnet
• Best Windows Laptop for 2026
  Cnet
• Microsoft Has a Plan to Keep Its Data Centers From Raising Your Electric Bill
  Wired
• Inside OpenAI’s Raid on Thinking Machines Lab
  Wired
• The Merach Vibration Plate Is the Funniest Workout I've Ever Done
  Wired
• Black Ops 7 Quad Feed Double XP Weekend Is Live Now
  Cnet
• Best Packing Cubes for Every Kind of Trip (2026), Tested and Reviewed
  Wired
• Meta’s Layoffs Leave Supernatural Fitness Users in Mourning
  Wired
• 9 Best Blind Boxes—Bag Charms, Plush Pendants, and More (2026)
  Wired
• Two Thinking Machines Lab Cofounders Are Leaving to Rejoin OpenAI
  Wired
• Your Spotify Premium Subscription Is About to Cost More
  Cnet
• $50 Target Promo Code & Coupons | January 2026
  Wired
• The Real AI Talent War Is for Plumbers and Electricians
  Wired
• TikTok Shop Showed Me Search Suggestions for Products With Nazi Symbolism
  Wired
• The Fight on Capitol Hill to Make It Easier to Fix Your Car
  Wired
• Dozens of ICE Vehicles in Minnesota Lack ‘Necessary’ Lights and Sirens
  Wired
• Google Workspace Promo Code: Up to 14% Off in 2026
  Wired
• How AI Companies Got Caught Up in US Military Efforts
  Wired
• Hundreds of Millions of Audio Devices Need a Patch to Prevent Wireless Hacking and Tracking
  Wired
• Best Bone Conduction Headphones (2026): Shokz, Suunto, Mojawa
  Wired
• Lizn Hearpieces Review: Affordable but Uncomfortable Hearing Aids
  Wired
• Take an Extra $50 Off My Favorite Mattress With This Code
  Wired
• Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals: $5,000+ Off
  Wired
• Elon Musk’s Grok ‘Undressing’ Problem Isn’t Fixed
  Wired
• 'Fat Fingers' May Have Caused Verizon's Network Outage, According to Analyst
  Cnet
• China’s Hottest App Is a Daily Test of Whether You’re Still Alive
  Wired
• The Sequel to Subway Surfers Is Launching in February, and You Can Preregister Now
  Cnet
• The 51 Best Shows on Hulu, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)
  Wired
• Best Budget Smartwatches: Top Cheap Picks
  Cnet
• HHKB Professional Classic Type-S Review: A Brilliant but Niche Keyboard
  Wired
• ChatGPT Has a New Language Translation Option for You
  Cnet
• 7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026), Tested and Reviewed
  Wired
• 24 Affordable Valentine's Day Gifts Under $50
  Cnet
• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 16, #1672
  Cnet
• What Is VO2 Max? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Longevity Metric (2026)
  Wired
• Hands On With Anthropic’s Claude Cowork, an AI Agent That Actually Works
  Wired
• Minnesota Is Just the Beginning. California and New York Are ‘Next’
  Wired
• Our Favorite Coway Air Purifiers Are on Sale (2026)
  Wired
• Asus ROG Falcata Review: A Split Gaming Keyboard
  Wired
• Roblox’s AI-Powered Age Verification Is a Complete Mess
  Wired
• Wikipedia’s Existential Threats Feel Greater Than Ever
  Wired
• Verizon Will Give $20 Credit You'll Need to Claim Following Major Outage (Live Updates)
  Cnet
• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 16 #684
  Cnet
• Former CISA Director Jen Easterly Will Lead RSAC Conference
  Wired
• What's New at Disneyland and Disney World in 2026? Rides, Lands, Ticket Deals and More Updates
  Cnet
• Paramount Plus Just Raised Prices. Here's What to Know
  Cnet
• Verizon Outage Knocks Out US Mobile Service, Including Some 911 Calls
  Wired
• WIRED Tested Dozens of Blenders. These Are Our 8 Favorites (2026)
  Wired
• Copa Del Rey: How to Watch Racing Santander vs. Barcelona Soccer Livestream From Anywhere
  Cnet
• Save $50 on the OnePlus Watch 3, Which Has Revolutionary Battery Tech
  Wired
• 11 Best Smartwatches (2026): Apple, Wear OS, Hybrid & Kids’ Watches
  Wired
• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 16, #950
  Cnet
• Trump Warned of a Tren de Aragua ‘Invasion.’ US Intel Told a Different Story
  Wired
• In Photos: One Week Since the Shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis
  Wired
• Tech Workers Are Condemning ICE Even as Their CEOs Stay Quiet
  Wired
• Best MacBooks We’ve Tested (January 2026)
  Cnet
• Livestream: Welcome to the Chinese Century
  Wired
• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Jan. 16, #480
  Cnet
• AI’s Hacking Skills Are Approaching an ‘Inflection Point’
  Wired
• Neuroscientists Decipher Procrastination: A Brain Mechanism Explains Why People Leave Certain Tasks for Later
  Wired
• Shortcut Your System With a Discounted Elgato Stream Deck +
  Wired
• My 2026 Headphones Forecast Might Surprise You, but It's an Open Secret
  Cnet
• 42 of the Best Movies on Netflix You Should Stream Now
  Cnet
• Why ICE Can Kill With Impunity
  Wired
• YouTube Is Now Streaming Iconic Episodes of Sesame Street
  Cnet
• The Tea App Is Back With a New Website
  Wired
• As a Fitness Expert, These Are the Best Rowing Machines I’ve Tested
  Cnet
• The 5 CES Products Everyone Won't Stop Talking About on CNET
  Cnet
• Save Big on One of Our Favorite Desk Lamps from Lume Cube
  Wired