Meta to cut about 1,500 jobs in Reality Labs as Mark Zuckerberg doubles down on AI
The cuts are expected to hit teams working on virtual-reality headsets and Meta’s VR-based social network.
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A centuries-old debate on how reptiles keep evolving skin bones is finally settled
Our bones did not begin deep inside the body. They started in the skin, not long after the first complex animals took shape.
Scientists realize a three-qubit quantum register in a silicon photonic chip
Quantum technologies are highly promising devices that process, transfer or store information leveraging quantum mechanical effects. Instead of relying on bits, like classical computers, quantum devices rely on entangled qubits, units of information that can also exist in
Enhancing customer satisfaction through personal profiles of social media customer service agents
A professor in Montana State University's Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship recently published a paper in a highly regarded academic journal, Production and Operations Management, that explores the influence of social media on customer service.
Arc Raiders patch nerfs two of the game's best items
The latest Arc Raiders patch nerfs two of the game's best items, but provides a free tool cosmetic to players at least.
Colleen Hoover Reveals She Underwent Cancer Treatment
In a social media post last week, the author revealed an unspecified diagnosis that she says was not caused by family genes, HPV, or excessive hormones
Spaceflight causes astronauts' brains to shift, stretch and compress in microgravity
Spaceflight takes a physical toll on astronauts, causing muscles to atrophy, bones to thin and bodily fluids to shift. According to a new study published in the journal PNAS, we can now add another major change to that list. Being in microgravity causes the brain to change shape.
KonoSuba season 4 is officially confirmed
Hit isekai anime KonoSuba just confirmed during its 10th-anniversary event that a fourth season is coming.
JPMorgan Chase says banks could fight Trump credit card rate cap: 'Everything's on the table'
Banks say a proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates would result in fewer credit card accounts for Americans and a hit to the U.S. economy.
New massive hot subdwarf binary discovered
Astronomers report the discovery of a new binary system, designated LAMOST J065816.72+094343.1. The newfound binary consists of a massive and hot subdwarf and an unseen companion. The finding was detailed in the January issue of the Astronomy & Astrophysics journal.
Fantastic Four Goes to Wakanda in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser: Black Panther Returns, Thing Meets M’Baku, Namor Unveils New Costume
The Fantastic Four starred in, naturally, the fourth “Avengers: Doomsday” teaser, which has been released online after it played before “Avatar: Fire and Ash” screenings. The new teaser starts off serious and somber, much like the past trailers for Captain America, Thor and the
Samsung Pushes Galaxy Watch 8 (2025) to Its Lowest Price in New Year Clearance, While Apple Watches Stay Full Price
It's time to get a new smartwatch and beef up what you've already got. The post Samsung Pushes Galaxy Watch 8 (2025) to Its Lowest Price in New Year Clearance, While Apple Watches Stay Full Price appeared first on Kotaku .
Investigating a plume of bright blue in the wake of Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on October 28, 2025, as a category 5 storm, bringing sustained winds of 295 kilometers (185 miles) per hour and leaving a broad path of destruction on the island. The storm displaced tens of thousands of people, damaged or destroyed
Somali regions reject Mogadishu's move to cut ties with UAE
By Giulia Paravicini NAIROBI, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Three self-governing regions in Somalia that have close relations with the United Arab Emirates have dismissed a decision this week by the central government to sever ties with the UAE, a longterm sponsor. On Monday Somalia
Steam’s Big New Zombie Game Is Tense, But Comes At A Bad Time
Quarantine Zone: The Last Checkpoint tasks you with guarding an armed border and in 2026 that feels uncomfortable The post Steam’s Big New Zombie Game Is Tense, But Comes At A Bad Time appeared first on Kotaku .
D&D Dungeon Masters like Mercer and Woll on how to make memorable NPC introductions
From Matt Mercer to Deborah Ann Woll, expert DMs share how to introduce NPCs in D&D and make first impressions that stick.
Ten Sydney harbours’ worth of threatened species habitat cleared under Albanese government in 2025, report finds
Australian Conservation Foundation’s analysis finds the amount of habitat approved for land clearing hit a 15-year high last year Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here More than 57,000 hectares of threatened species habitat was
‘Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ TV Series Set at Sky (EXCLUSIVE)
Sky has commissioned a series adaptation of the smash hit Stieg Larsson novel “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” Variety has learned. Steve Lightfoot (“Spider-Noir,” “Behind Her Eyes,” “Hannibal”) and Angela LaManna (“The Haunting Of Bly Manor,” “Behind Her Eyes”) will write
Steam Machine Verified requirements will have 'fewer constraints' than Steam Deck, says Valve
'If your title is Verified on Steam Deck, it will be Verified on Steam Machine.'
Squarespace Is Back for 2026 Super Bowl Ad Game
Some people think you can’t have a true Super Bowl without ads for candy, movies and beer. But those in the know have realized it isn’t a Big Game without at least one commercial from a web-hosting service. Squarespace, the website building service, will advertise during the
Kane Brown, Shaboozey, Riley Green to Perform at iHeartCountry Festival 2026
Kane Brown, Shaboozey, and Riley Green have been tapped to perform at the 2026 iHeartCountry Festival, set to take place on May 2 in Austin, TX. Joining the lineup are artists including Parker McCollum, Dylan Scott, Russell Dickerson, Gretchen Wilson, Chase Matthew and Lauren
Botox could be used to fight snakebite
A study on rabbits dosed with viper venom suggests that botulinum toxin may alleviate some effects of snakebite, possibly by dampening inflammation.
How global laws can give workers real power
A new study in the Journal of Economic Geography has revealed that European "due diligence" laws designed to make multinational companies accountable for labor and environmental abuses are beginning to give a voice to some of the world's most vulnerable workers.
This AI spots dangerous blood cells doctors often miss
A generative AI system can now analyze blood cells with greater accuracy and confidence than human experts, detecting subtle signs of diseases like leukemia. It not only spots rare abnormalities but also recognizes its own uncertainty, making it a powerful support tool for
Up 40% In 2025, Warren Buffett Sold This Top Stock Before Its Hot Streak. Is It Too Late To Buy Now?
Barry Manilow Announces Tour Dates Following Cancer Treatment
Barry Manilow, who announced in December that he was undergoing treatment for stage-one lung cancer, has announced new and rescheduled tour dates for March. According to the announcement, Manilow has undergone surgery and “Thanks to the early detection, the operation went well
'I felt pushed to do it': Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault by two former aides
The Spanish veteran singer is facing sexual assault accusations from a domestic worker and a physiotherapist who describe an atmosphere of harassment in his mansions in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.
Klarna CEO backs Trump's 10% credit card cap, criticizing rewards as built on poorer borrowers' debt
JPMorgan profit takes a hit as it builds $2.2B reserves for Apple card deal
The bank's CEO Jamie Dimon said the US economy remained "resilient" and that "consumers continue to spend, and businesses generally remain healthy."
Pirro on Powell probe: 'None of this would have happened if they had just responded to our outreach'
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on Monday claimed the Department of Justice's (DOJ) probe into the Federal Reserve would not have happened "if they had just responded to our outreach." "The United States Attorney’s Office contacted the Federal Reserve
Russian captain 'did nothing' to avoid US tanker crash, UK prosecutors tell trial
LONDON, Jan 13 - The captain of a container ship that crashed into a U.S. tanker off Britain's east coast last year did \"absolutely nothing\" to prevent an avoidable and fatal collision, British prosecutors said on Tuesday as his trial over a crew member's death began.
Live updates: Supreme Court weighs transgender sports ban; Trump heads to Michigan
President Trump on Tuesday heads to Detroit to tout his economic policies and expand on recently floated ideas like capping credit card interest and banning institutional investors from buying homes. He'll also tour a Ford plant. The Supreme Court will hear arguments this
US inflation rose 2.7% in December
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% in December over the past 12 months – the same as last month’s report, as expected, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday.
Hamas to elect first leader since Sinwar killed by Israel, sources say
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Hamas is expected to elect a new leader this month, two sources in the group told Reuters, filling the role left vacant since Israel killed Yahya Sinwar in 2024 despite concerns that a successor could suffer the same fate. Khalil
Annual inflation hit 2.7 percent in December as food costs rose
The annual inflation rate hit 2.7 percent in December, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The new consumer price index (CPI) data showed inflation holding flat in December, with prices rising 0.3 percent last month alone. Food prices
HP’s 15.6″ Laptop at Nearly 60% Off Comes With Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office, Priced Like a Budget Tablet
It features the latest Intel Core i3-1315U processor, and the memory is expandable up to 64GB The post HP’s 15.6″ Laptop at Nearly 60% Off Comes With Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office, Priced Like a Budget Tablet appeared first on Kotaku .
Malaysia suspends licence of Melaka hotel touted as ‘gay-friendly’ on website
LGBT practices are contrary to Islamic teachings and societal norms, said a Melaka religious official.