Based on the latest news from January 16, 2026, here are the major international developments: China-Canada Relations: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Beijing for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the first visit by a Canadian PM to China in over […]
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How to fireproof a city
Down the street from the Los Angeles Angels’ stadium in Anaheim, a crowd gathers to watch two homes burn. In less than 30 minutes, one structure is reduced to its smoldering, blackened wood frame, while the other, thanks to simple changes to its design, is […]
SpaceX Crew-11 Safely Returns to Earth After Early Medical Concern, Splashdown Off California Coast
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Mission Returns, Splashes Down off California The SpaceX Crew-11 mission concluded successfully on January 15, 2026, when the Dragon spacecraft carrying four international astronauts splashed down off the coast of San Diego, California, at 3:41 a.m. EST[1][2]. The return marked the end […]
The best Sonos speakers to buy in 2026
After the self-induced tumult Sonos went through last year, I can understand why some people are reluctant to spend money on the company’s products. But newly appointed CEO Tom Conrad has shown that he’s determined to get back on track and revitalize Sonos as the […]
Meta has discontinued its metaverse for work, too
Two months before it changed its name to “Meta,” Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally introduced us to his metaverse for work: Horizon Workrooms, envisioned as a virtual space for workers to collaborate. Today, the company announced it’s shutting that space down: “Meta has made the […]
Why I’m withholding certainty that “precise” US cyber-op disrupted Venezuelan electricity
NYT says US hackers were able to turn off power and then quickly turn it back on.
Tensions Escalate: Iran-U.S. Clash Looms, Greenland’s Future at Stake, U.S. Leads Gaza Ceasefire Efforts – 1/15/2026, 8:28:37 PM
Based on the latest news reports, here are the major global developments: Iran and U.S. Tensions The situation in Iran has escalated significantly, with over 2,500 people killed since protests began on December 28th, including 147 security officials.[1] Iran shut down its commercial airspace for […]
Krafton is trying to find its next PUBG
PUBG developer Krafton has 26 games in development, and in a recent town hall meeting, the company outlined a plan to “focus on its core gaming business while outlining a disciplined approach to building long-term Franchise IPs.” “During the past year, KRAFTON has prepared for […]
Casting is dead. Long live casting!
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Last month, Netflix made the surprising decision to kill off a key feature: With no prior warning, the company removed […]
Natural Cycles launches wristband to replace thermometers for its FDA-cleared birth control app
Natural Cycles, the company behind a controversial FDA-cleared birth control app, is replacing its thermometer with a wristband that measures skin temperature, heart rate, and movement during sleep. The newly-launched wristband costs $129.99 and syncs with the Natural Cycles app, which uses an algorithm to […]