Welcome, dear cinephiles, to another riveting dive into the world of films and series. Today, we’re delving into the realm of romantic thrillers that are about to get a fresh coat of blood-red paint, courtesy of Prime Video’s new offering, “56 Days.” But before we […]
Year: 2026
The great e-bike crackdown has begun
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the e-bike movement, follow Andrew J. Hawkins. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started […]
A decade of Star Trek-themed fart jokes: The Greatest Generation podcast turns 10
How two podcasters turned a Star Trek side project into a full-time career.
Sony’s first clip earbuds don’t quite hit the mark
The Sony LinkBuds Clip are the company’s first clip earbuds. They follow the innovative donut-hole LinkBuds and LinkBuds Open and, like their predecessors, allow you to listen to music or podcasts, make phone calls, or be active outdoors while still maintaining awareness of your surroundings. […]
Russia Intensifies Ukraine Assault: Impact on Civilians – Jan 25, 2026
Welcome to today’s analysis, where we explore the complex layers of a conflict that continues to shape the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe and beyond. On January 20th, Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying missiles and drones that targeted both military objectives […]
MicroSD Express cards and Anker’s travel adapter rule the deal roost this week
Welcome to the weekend, friends! We’re still in a bit of a deals lull before the Presidents Day and V-Day sales begin, the bulk of which we anticipate kicking off the first week of February. However, for now, we’re still seeing some solid discounts on […]
UK-US Bolster Arctic Security Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions, Trump Announces Historic Peace Initiative – 1/24/2026, 8:28:29 PM
UK Prime Minister holds call with US President Trump on January 24, discussing sacrifices in Afghanistan, support for Ukraine amid its fourth year of war with Russia, bolstered Arctic security as a priority, and the enduring UK-US relationship, with plans to speak again soon.[1] Russia-Ukraine […]
Russia Intensifies Ukraine Assault: Impact on Civilians – Jan 25, 2026
Welcome to today’s analysis, where we explore the complex layers of a conflict that continues to shape the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe and beyond. On January 20th, Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying missiles and drones that targeted both military objectives […]
Poland’s energy grid was targeted by never-before-seen wiper malware
Destructive payload unleashed on 10-year anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s grid.
Microsoft handed the government encryption keys for customer data
The FBI went to Microsoft last year with a warrant, asking them to hand over keys to unlock encrypted data stored on three laptops as part of an investigation into potential fraud involving the COVID unemployment assistance program in Guam – and Microsoft complied. Typically, […]