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MOBILE
Indian IT Minister claims we’ll see the first Indian smartphone brands in the near future
Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026, India’s IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is now claiming that the country will soon have its own smartphone brand (or brands, plural), and promises the Indian government has done all the “homework” required for such an endeavor. This brand (or these brands, it’s unclear if we’re talking about one or more)…
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SCIENCE
NASA readies for Artemis II mission, AI-powered speech gives stroke patients hope, and researchers discover oldest cave art ever
Kendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra Pierre-Louis, in for Rachel Feltman. You’re listening to our weekly science news roundup. First, we have an update on humans going back to the moon. In the coming weeks the first launch window will open for NASA’s Artemis II mission. The planned lunar flyby will be the first crewed mission to…
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CELEBRITY
Taylor Russell Reacts to Being Mistaken for Rihanna
Taylor Russell isn’t breakin’ any dishes over being mistaken for Rihanna. After a reporter mistook the Bones and All actress for the “Diamonds” hitmaker outside the Dior Paris Fashion Week show Jan. 26, Taylor had a perfectly unbothered response. “That’s Taylor f–king Russell,” someone said behind the camera of the fan-captured video posted to X Jan. 26, before Taylor chimed in, adding, “I’m just her little…
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GAMING
Highguard Is Out Today – and We’ve Played a Lot of It
Summary Highguard is a free-to-play 3v3 first-person raid shooter, available today on Xbox Series X|S. It is the independently published debut of Wildlight Entertainment, a new studio comprising veterans from Apex Legends, Titanfall, and Call of Duty. Wildlight told us about their ambitious plans to support the game with monthly content updates, adding new characters, maps, modes, and more. Lots…
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CULTURE
In conversation: Deb Filler
As Kiwi comic and musician Deb Filler kicks off her London run this month, Judi Herman speaks to her about the moments that made her Comedian, actor and musician Deb Filler has had one hell of a life and career, much of which we discover in Cohen, Bernstein, Joni and Me. This latest show from the Jewish New Zealander –…
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GAMBLING
Florida Senior Stole $600K to Feed Lottery Scratch-off Obsession
Posted on: January 26, 2026, 12:12h. Last updated on: January 26, 2026, 12:12h. Accountant Dennis Maxey sentenced to 15 years for fraud scheme Prosecutors say theft funded decade-long Florida Lottery scratch-off habit Victims said he faked IRS payments and bogus loan promises A 79-year-old Florida accountant who spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on lottery scratch-off tickets was sentenced to…
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MOVIE
“Have Fun, Good Luck, Live Long and Prosper” — GeekTyrant
Chris Pine may have enjoyed playing Captain Kirk over the course of three Star Trek film, but when it comes to the future of franchise, he’s just as much in the dark as the rest of us. While speaking during a Sundance interview at the Variety Studio presented by Audible, Pine was asked about Paramount’s new leadership and what direction…
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FASHION
Davos fashion statement: Robert Kraft’s blue square pins on attendees’ lapels – Jewish Insider
Davos fashion statement: Robert Kraft’s blue square pins on attendees’ lapels Jewish Insider Source link
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MUSIC
King Tuff Announces Album and Tour, Shares Video for New Song
King Tuff has a new album on the way, and it’s called Moo. The Vermont garage rocker also known as Kyle Thomas will put out the follow-up to 2023’s Smalltown Stardust on March 27 via his own new label, MUP Records, and Thirty Tigers. He’s also shared a music video for the record’s lead single and opening track, “Twisted on…
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SHOWS
Chicago Fire – Episode 14.11 – Frostbite Blue – Promotional Photos + Press Release
Promotional Photos Press Release Herrmann grows uneasy when a local accident attorney inserts himself into a routine call. Firehouse 51 gets a visitor. Source: NBC Source link
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