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Why AI demand for RAM could make your next computer more expensive

If you've been in the market recently for RAM, you've probably noticed a major spike in prices as memory manufacturers pivot more of their production capacity away from consumer products to supplying AI companies instead.

CBC News

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Robot "dogs" sniff out places too dangerous for humans

At Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, researchers are hard at work developing robot "dogs" designed to assist in situations too dangerous for humans to help.

CBS America

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New app 'Are You Dead?' goes viral in China

Millions of Chinese people living in single households are using a new app that will notice if something happens to them. It was launched in 2025 and has since become hugely popular across China.

DW News

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AI not in a bubble, BlackRock's Brazier says

"We think valuations look high, but they actually are driven by fundamentals," BlackRock's Alex Brazier tells Bloomberg Television. He also adds the artificial intelligence theme is "broadening out."

Bloomberg

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First Look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft

In today's Daily Fix:Prime Video has revealed Sophie Turner in classic Tomb Raider attire. The Game of Thrones star will play Lara Croft in the upcoming live-action series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

IGN

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Biggest Changes in Version 3.0

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 3.0 arrived on January 14, 2026, bringing new content and features to explore as you build your island and complete more tasks for everyone's favorite tanuki capitalist, Tom Nook.

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Truth behind “red sky at night, sailor’s delight”

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in the morning, sailor’s warning,” but did you know it’s based on real weather wisdom backed by science?

The Weather Channel

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NASA prepares first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years

NASA's first moonshot with astronauts in more than a half-century is set to take place as soon as early February. The moon rocket moves to the pad this weekend at Florida's Kennedy Space Center, with a fueling test to be conducted by ear...

France 24

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Final preparations for Artemis II launch underway

NASA says it could be just weeks away from launching astronauts on a flight around the moon for the first time in more than half a century. Final preparations are underway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis II moon roc...

CBS News

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U.S., Taiwan strike deal on tech tariffs risking China's ire

The U.S. and Taiwan clinched a trade deal that cuts tariffs on many of the semiconductor powerhouse's exports, directs new investments in the U.S. technology industry and risks infuriating China.

Reuters

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Memory bottleneck hits hardware maker stocks

The rising costs of memory and storage components are putting pressure on the stocks of hardware makers. Ipek Ozkardeskaya, senior analyst at Swissquote, joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."

Bloomberg

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Astronaut in "good spirits" after ISS return for unknown medical issue

Four space station fliers undocked and plunged back to Earth, safely splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the Southern California coast six days after NASA ordered them home early because of an unspecified medical issue. Mark Strassma...

CBS News

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Trump's Golden Dome puts focus on space defense

President Donald Trump's plan for the Golden Dome missile shield has increased the focus on space defense. Laura Crabtree, former SpaceX engineer, joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."

Bloomberg

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Online encyclopedia Wikipedia turns 25

For many people, Wikipedia has become the go-to source for information. But while it has largely been a success story, it has faced questions over its neutrality as well as competition from AI technologies like Chat GPT.

DW News

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In Senegal, observing chimpanzees saves some from working in mines

In Senegal's Kedougou region, a group of locals have had their lives changed - thanks to a community of chimpanzees. From working in precarious conditions in the many gold mines of the region, the men have become researchers and observer...

Africanews

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Astronauts return from ISS after medical issue cuts mission short

A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission ...

CBS News

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Musk's xAI curbs Grok image editing after concerns

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI said late on Wednesday it imposed restrictions on all users of its Grok AI chatbot that limit image editing after the service produced sexualized images that sparked concerns among global r...

Reuters

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Euronews journalists' voices stolen in fake anti-Ukraine videos

A collection of doctored reports shared on a pro-Russian Telegram channel has edited the voices of genuine reporters to spread incriminating false information about Ukrainian refugees.

Euronews

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AI-powered toys, games dominate Asia’s largest toy fair in Hong Kong

How is artificial intelligence (AI) shaping the next generation of toys, and what are the pitfalls.

Al Jazeera

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Understanding wind chill: Why wind makes cold feel ‘colder’

Ever wondered why windy and cold conditions can feel much colder than the actual temperature? The answer lies in the effects wind has on our body’s natural processes. Here’s the science.

The Weather Channel

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Former NASA astronaut explains ISS undocking as crew comes home early

The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclose...

CBS News

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Details on Verizon outage that knocked out service for thousands

A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.

CBS America

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Verizon cell phone outages reported across U.S.

More than 150,000 Verizon users across the country are experiencing outages. Verizon said, in part, "Our Engineers are engaged and are working to identify and solve the issue quickly."

CBS America

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Musk says he was unaware of Grok generating explicit images of minors

Elon Musk said he was not aware of any "naked underage images" generated by xAI's Grok chatbot, as scrutiny of the AI tool intensifies worldwide.

Reuters

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Battlefield 6 delays season 2 to tackle fan feedback

Battlefield Studios is delaying the launch of Battlefield 6 Season 2 to address community feedback. Fans have previously complained about the lack of updates and content in Season 1, so Season 2 will now drop on February 17.

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AI-generated content imitating farmer protests to drive up clicks

The motivation for generating this kind of fake content can be to generate clicks, which can be monetised if it goes viral. Europe’s farmer protests have also been weaponised as part of Russian propaganda operations.

Euronews

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See how these students put AI to use at school

If you ask children about artificial intelligence, they've probably heard of it, used it and might already have opinions about it. But how is it being used in the classroom? CBC visited one Winnipeg school to find out.

CBC News

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U.S. approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China with some conditions

The Trump administration gave a formal green light to China-bound sales of Nvidia's second-most powerful AI chips, putting in place a rule that will likely kickstart shipments of the H200 despite deep concerns among China hawks in Washin...

Reuters

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UK investigates Grok: Probe launched over controversial deepfakes

The UK media watchdog Ofcom has launched an investigation into social media platform X. It follows reports that X’s chatbot, Grok, was used to create and share explicit images, without any consent. If found to be in breach, Ofcom could f...

Al Jazeera

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Six tips to get more out of your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is packed with features - from multi-window multitasking to Flex Mode. But while some are immediately clear, others work quietly in the background to deliver long battery life and a smoother gaming experience.

IGN