Monthly Archives: January, 2026
Metropolitan Police needs effective constraints on live facial recognition use, court hears
The Metropolitan Police has defended its use of live facial recognition against a legal challenge that claims there are no effective constraints on where it can deploy the technology By Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor Published: 29 Jan 2026 16:45 There is virtually nothing in the Metropolitan Police policy to constrain where it
China’s Advancements In Thermal Battery Tech Could Be A Game Changer
Gorodenkoff/Getty Images Scientists in China may have found a way to drastically improve the performance of thermal batteries, which would dramatically improve their military applications. Thermal batteries can function effectively in extreme temperatures that traditional batteries cannot, meant to withstand heat up to 660 to 1,020 degrees Fahrenheit. By utilizing molten salt electrolytes, thermal batteries
Peloton lays off 11 percent of its staff just a few months after launching its AI hardware
The latest round of layoffs at the fitness brand ‘mostly’ affected members of its engineering team, according to Bloomberg. The latest round of layoffs at the fitness brand ‘mostly’ affected members of its engineering team, according to Bloomberg. by Stevie Bonifield Jan 30, 2026, 11:53 PM UTC Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Stevie
PSA: Apex Legends Switch Version Shutting Down This August
Nintendo fans can continue playing on Switch 2 Image: Electronic Arts Following the release of Apex Legends on the Switch 2 last August, EA and Respawn Entertainment have now announced Season 29 will be the "final update" for the free-to-play battle royale on the original Switch system. Players on Switch will be able to continue
Highguard Devs Make A Big Change As Player Count Nosedives
After launching on January 26, Highguard has struggled to keep players, according to data on SteamDB. But Wildlight isn’t giving up on the free-to-play raid shooter, and has announced a big change for the game: a 5v5 mode. On Friday, Wildlight’s studio head and game director Chan Grenier teased on Twitter that a “big update” about
Music, Community, and Cultural Exchange: CIS Guangzhou Open Day Highlights
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On Thursday, January 29, Canadian International School of Guangzhou (CIS) will...
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Emerson Day Was Set for Law Enforcement … Until God Changed Everything
Music Emerson Day walked away from a dream job in law enforcement to follow God’s call into music. The Dove-nominated singer opens up about...
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49ers take WR De’Zhaun Stribling, edge Romello Height on Day 2 of NFL draft – San Francisco Chronicle
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‘Great sh*t coach!’ — Cowboys Legend Dez Bryant Erupts Over Brian Hartline’s Bold Jeremiah Smith Prediction
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had another stellar season for the Buckeyes, establishing himself as the best prospect at his position in the country. Ahead of a pivotal third season in college football, after which he will be eligible for the 2027 NFL Draft, Smith is once again one of the favorites for the
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Pat Freiermuth Talks Mike McCarthy’s ‘Exciting’ Offense, Hope For ‘More Opportunities’ In 2026
In 2026, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be an offensive-minded football team for the first time in a while. Mike McCarthy is in town, and even though Pat Freiermuth has only gotten a small chance to work with his new coach, the tight end is already loving the McCarthy offense. “In the short time we’ve been
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Film Room: Max Iheanachor Holds His Own Against The Draft’s Top Talent
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round OT Max Iheanachor is still raw, but his flashes are hard to ignore. Despite picking up football just five years ago, he allowed only two sacks across 31 college starts. That includes holding No. 2 overall pick David Bailey to zero sacks, a matchup that shows the clearest views of Iheanachor’s potential.
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2027 Garden State RB has ‘great’ visit to Syracuse
2027 running back Roman Duckett got his first look at Syracuse earlier in April, and said he enjoyed the experience in an interview with The Juice Online. "My visit to Syracuse University football program was really good,” Duckett said. "I felt comfortable and liked being around the team. I had a great visit.” While on