Here are the biggest tech news stories from Whoop, Netflix, Samsung, OpenAI, and more for January 31, 2026.
Shopping for a gaming desktop usually turns into a choose-your-own-adventure: build it yourself, hunt for parts, worry about compatibility, then lose a weekend to setup. A good prebuilt should skip all that and still give you a configuration that makes…
Maingear’s Retro98 PC looks like a boxy beige tower, but packs cutting-edge hardware.
NotebookLM on Android and iOS is getting Video Overviews, allowing users to convert PDFs and notes into short AI videos, complete with playback controls and new customization options for visuals.
The post Google’s NotebookLM can now turn your doc…
PowerToys is a nifty suite of add-ons for Windows 11, and a potential new feature could be a welcome addition.
MAINGEAR’s Retro98 wraps modern RTX 50 power in a beige, late-90s tower, complete with a working turbo button. Prices start at $2,499, and only 38 units are planned.
The post Your MAINGEAR Retro98 tower is a blast from the past, with RTX 50 power appea…
There’s a steep hill to climb here, but at least Microsoft is making it clear that it’s serious about bringing an end to the painful bugs.
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Spotify’s Android app hints at editable usernames, a long-requested upgrade that could make DMs and group chats less awkward. The feature isn’t confirmed yet, but new “Edit username” strings suggest real work is underway.
The post With DMs here, Spotif…
Large gaming laptops don’t get more portable than the Asus V16 — but does it cut it in other areas?
Tesla makes big shift to focus on AI and robotics, promising a very human-like Optimus 3 by March — but what does that really mean?
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