The trailer for "Euphoria" Season 3 was leaked online before HBO Max officially released it. Fans reacted strongly to the new footage, which shows the characters from the show as adults.
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A leaked video of "Euphoria" Season 3 appeared online before the official trailer was on HBO Max.
The leaked trailer was shared on platforms like Reddit and X (previously known as Twitter).
Both the leaked and official trailers show that the characters have aged and are now young adults.
The series stars Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Alexa Demie, and Sydney Sweeney.
Key scenes in the trailer include a wedding sequence involving Cassie and Nate.
The official trailer release has increased fan interest as it is the first new footage since 2022.
"Euphoria" Season 3 is set to premiere in April.
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A new mobile game show on Netflix called Best Guess Live lets players win cash prizes by solving puzzles on their smartphones. The game is live every weeknight, and tonight's prize is $30,000. Participants must quickly guess the correct answer to win, and the prize is split among those who guess correctly first.
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Best Guess Live is a mobile game show on Netflix that players can join using a special app.
The show runs live every weeknight at 8 p.m. ET.
Tonight's special prize for "Wild Wednesday" is $30,000.
Players solve puzzles based on clues about people, places, or things.
Participants have one guess per puzzle, with up to five clues for guidance.
The faster participants answer correctly, the bigger their share of the prize.
Around 80,000 people play each night.
Winnings are claimed through PayPal after setting up payment details in the app.
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The U.S. F-35 stealth jet program has reached important milestones in aircraft delivery and component production. Lockheed Martin delivered 191 jets in 2025, while Northrop Grumman produced 1,500 center fuselages, boosting the program's scale.
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The F-35 program involves 20 countries, including the U.S., Germany, Israel, Japan, South Korea, and the U.K.
Lockheed Martin delivered 191 F-35 jets in 2025, surpassing the previous record of 142.
Northrop Grumman delivered the 1,500th center fuselage for assembly.
The F-35 can avoid radar detection and comes in three models: A (runway), B (short takeoff/landing), and C (aircraft carrier).
The program has delivered nearly 1,300 jets worldwide.
Annual production of the F-35 is five times faster than any other allied fighter jet.
The global F-35 fleet achieved over 1 million flight hours by 2025.
Northrop Grumman is building a new assembly line in Germany to meet demand.
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A millennial parent was surprised to find out that their Amazon Echo had saved hundreds of voice recordings without their knowledge. Their 20-year-old daughter warned them about the device, leading them to remove all Echo devices from their home. Amazon stated that users can manage how their data is stored or deleted and provides tools to control privacy settings.
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A millennial parent found hundreds of voice recordings saved on their Amazon Echo.
The parent's 20-year-old daughter advised unplugging the Echo device due to privacy concerns.
The recordings saved on the Echo were discovered through the Alexa app.
The parent removed all Echo devices from their home after learning about the data.
Amazon stated that users can choose whether to save voice recordings and offers privacy controls.
The Alexa Privacy dashboard allows users to manage and delete their recordings.
The story was shared on Reddit, quickly becoming popular with over 32,000 upvotes.
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A Workday survey found that while AI is speeding up tasks, it also creates more work due to errors that need fixing. The majority of employees experience some time savings with AI, but end up spending part of that time fixing mistakes. Although AI holds potential for increasing productivity, many are not seeing consistent positive outcomes yet.
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A survey by Workday found that 85% of employees felt AI saved them 1-7 hours a week.
37% of the saved time is used to correct AI errors, called "rework."
Only 14% of respondents reported consistently positive results from AI.
Workday surveyed 3,200 employees using AI in large companies in North America, Europe, and Asia.
The survey did not specify which AI software or companies were involved.
CEOs anticipate layoffs in the next five years due to AI despite lacking current productivity gains.
Some niche areas show productivity benefits from AI, but overall gains are not yet evident.
AI tools, like those from Anthropic, are rapidly improving and could solve these issues soon.
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Scientists at Stanford University have identified five key habits for young adults to support long-term health. These habits include regular exercise, healthy eating, proper sleep, stress management, and consistent movement.
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Researchers at Stanford University identified exercise, diet, sleep, and stress management as crucial for young adults' health.
Strength training is recommended to maintain muscle and bone health.
Regular movement and reducing time spent sitting are important for preventing diseases and extending life.
A Mediterranean diet, which includes plenty of plants, whole grains, and healthy fats, is advised for overall health.
Sufficient sleep (7-9 hours per night) is essential for maintaining health in young adults.
Aerobic exercises like walking can reduce the risk of several diseases.
Making healthier food choices has become easier with more readily available nutritious options.
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Travelers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to plan and book vacations. Research shows that many travelers trust AI for recommendations, using it to save time and make decisions easier. While AI helps narrow choices, travelers still check other sources for confirmation before booking.
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Nearly 80% of those using AI tools have booked trips based on AI recommendations.
AI is used to narrow travel choices, set budgets, and make decisions quicker.
Users of AI in travel often return to it for future planning due to time savings.
Travelers use AI as a starting point but verify choices with reviews and other trusted sources.
Despite rising trust, travelers still worry about outdated information and generic AI results.
Real-time accuracy and privacy concerns are important to travelers not yet using AI.
AI tools are becoming more integral in the travel planning process, moving from a nice-to-have to a must-have resource.
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The popular video game "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" released its 3.0 update a day early, available now for download on Nintendo Switch systems. The update adds new features like resort hotel decorations and collaborative island building. The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will release on January 15, 2025, with enhanced graphics and special features for an upgrade fee.
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The 3.0 update for "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" was released a day early.
The update is available for both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
New features include resort hotel decorations and a creative "Slumber Island" mode.
Players can decorate islands together and share creations online.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game releases on January 15, 2025, in the US.
Upgrading from Switch to Switch 2 Edition costs $5 for existing players.
The Switch 2 Edition supports 4K resolution in docked mode.
Added collaborations feature items from Lego and other franchises.
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A Chinese app originally named "Sileme," which translates to "Are You Dead?" in English, is changing its name to "Demumu" for global use. The app, designed for people living alone, provides safety notifications by alerting an emergency contact if the user doesn’t check in for several days. It became popular in China and reached the top of Apple's paid app chart, introducing a small subscription fee due to high demand.
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The app "Sileme" is changing its name to "Demumu" for international release.
It's designed to help people living alone by sending alerts if the user doesn't check in.
The app requires users to set up one emergency contact.
It recently became very popular in China and was the top paid app on Apple's chart.
The app started charging a small fee to help cover costs due to increased popularity.
China is reported to have around 200 million one-person households.
The app costs about $1.15 to download from the App Store.
The app helps reassure unmarried individuals living alone.
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A survey of corporate executives reveals that most view AI as an opportunity rather than a threat, with many expecting it to improve productivity and decision-making. Despite positive views, many organizations have not fully integrated AI into their work, and some worry about data security and hype. AI adoption varies by industry, with manufacturing having higher usage and healthcare seeing less value so far.
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87% of executives see AI as an opportunity; only 2% view it as a threat.
AI is expected to improve productivity and allow focus on creative tasks.
60% of organizations report 20% or less of their work is AI-supported.
Manufacturing uses more AI compared to other industries, such as healthcare.
15% of respondents have not seen value from AI investments yet.
Executives have concerns about data security when using AI tools.
AI is most valued for tasks like data analysis and marketing.
AI's impact is broader than some headlines suggest, with ongoing integration challenges.
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Elon Musk announced that starting February 14, Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system will only be available through a monthly subscription, ending the option to purchase it upfront. This change aligns with ongoing regulatory scrutiny and updates in Tesla's autonomous driving features.
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Elon Musk is making a big change to Tesla's FSD feature.
After February 14, customers cannot buy FSD outright.
FSD will only be available as a subscription service.
Currently, the FSD subscription costs $99 per month.
Previously, customers could buy FSD for $8,000.
This move happens as regulators focus more on self-driving features.
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The US government has allowed Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to China, but with certain conditions. President Trump has approved the sales to "approved customers" in China, with a 25% fee going to the US government. The decision comes as part of ongoing competition between the US and China in technology.
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The US approved Nvidia's sale of H200 chips to China.
Nvidia's H200 is an advanced AI chip but is not as advanced as their Blackwell processor.
The decision allows sales if there is enough supply of the chips in the US.
President Trump announced the sales would include a 25% fee to the US government.
The Blackwell processor, Nvidia's most advanced chip, is still not allowed for sale in China.
China and the US are in a technology competition, particularly concerning AI.
Nvidia seeks to expand sales globally, emphasizing competitiveness in the AI field.
Some US officials worry the chips could aid China's military capabilities.
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The article discusses the potential shift from large data centers to smaller, localized data centers and powerful personal devices that might handle AI tasks. Some tech leaders believe that future technology could process AI tasks on devices like smartphones rather than relying entirely on large data centers. Despite this possibility, large data centers continue to be built around the world due to current demands.
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Large data centers are currently essential for many online services and AI processing.
Some experts believe future AI tools might run directly on personal devices like smartphones.
Apple's devices already use some on-device AI processing to enhance speed and security.
Most current consumer devices lack the capacity for advanced AI processing on-device.
Some smaller data centers have been used innovatively, like heating a swimming pool using waste heat.
There are ongoing concerns about the environmental impact of large data centers.
Smaller "edge" data centers close to population centers could reduce data latency and improve response times.
Tech companies continue investing in both large and small-scale data center solutions.
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The article discusses the progress of humanoid robots in becoming part of household life. While new humanoid robots have been developed, they still face challenges with performing simple tasks like picking up objects.
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Humanoid robots are being developed to look and act like humans.
Silicon Valley shows rising interest in humanoid robots as a significant step forward in artificial intelligence (AI).
Current humanoid robots have difficulty doing basic tasks such as picking up a glass or watering plants.
The BBC’s cyber correspondent, Joe Tidy, explores the potential of having these robots in homes in the near future.
Presenters of this special edition are Chris Vallance and Joe Tidy, with production by Tom Quinn and Imran Rahman-Jones.
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Thousands of people using the Monzo banking app reported problems accessing it. Monzo is looking into the issue and has set up a backup system so that customers can still use their cards and make transactions.
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Over 4,000 Monzo customers reported issues with the mobile app on Thursday afternoon.
Downdetector, a platform that tracks online service outages, recorded these reports.
Monzo stated there is an issue with the app and they are investigating it.
A backup service called Monzo Stand-in is active, allowing customers to continue with card payments and other transactions.
Customers can still make payments, withdraw cash, freeze their cards, and perform bank transfers despite the app issues.
The company is working to fix the problem as soon as possible.
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Crunchyroll is adding a variety of new anime series to its platform in January 2026. These include both new debut series and new seasons of popular existing series.
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Crunchyroll is a streaming service that focuses on anime.
Several new anime series and seasons will be added throughout January 2026.
"JUJUTSU KAISEN" Season 3 premiered on January 8.
"Frieren: Journey’s End" Season 2 will start on January 16.
Other releases include "An Adventurer’s Daily Grind" and "Fire Force" Season 3, Cour 2.
The new content includes both first-time releases and continuations of existing series.
Some anime like "Fire Force" and "Hell’s Paradise" will have additional seasons or parts added.
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The Pentagon announced that Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, will be used within its networks alongside Google's AI technology. This decision comes after Grok faced criticism for creating inappropriate images, prompting countries like Malaysia and Indonesia to block its use.
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The Pentagon will use Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot in its networks.
Grok will work alongside Google's generative AI technology.
The AI push aims to integrate both unclassified and classified military data.
Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked Grok due to concerns over inappropriate AI-generated images.
The U.K. is investigating Grok for generating sexualized deepfake images.
Grok's image and editing features are restricted to paying users.
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Apple and Google have announced a long-term partnership to enhance Apple's virtual assistant, Siri, using Google's AI technology. This collaboration marks a change in Apple's usual approach, as the company traditionally develops its own technology. This partnership aims to offer new AI-powered experiences for Apple users.
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Apple will use Google's AI technology, called Gemini, to improve Siri and other services.
The partnership is a multi-year agreement between Apple and Google.
Analysts note Apple usually develops its own technology but is relying on Google here.
This move reflects Apple's strategy to meet the demand for AI features in smartphones.
Apple's current AI tools are not as advanced as Google's, according to analysts.
The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed publicly.
Regulators in the EU and UK have concerns about big tech partnerships maintaining market dominance.
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January 2026 will see the release of several new video games across multiple platforms like the PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. These include upgrades to popular games and entirely new releases from various developers.
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A new version of "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" for Switch 2 will release on January 15, featuring enhanced graphics and additional multiplayer options.
"The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon" will release in English on January 15, available on multiple platforms including PS4, PS5, and PC.
"MIO: Memories in Orbit" is a new platforming game set for release on January 20 on the PS5, Switch, Xbox, and PC.
"Arknights: Endfield," a new action RPG, will launch on January 22 as a free-to-play game for PS5, PC, iOS, and Android.
"Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade" will become available on Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S on January 22.
"Highguard," a new PVP shooter by developers from "Titanfall" and "Apex Legends," will release on January 26.
"Code Vein 2," a sequel to the original, will be available on January 30 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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A Nintendo ad showing new Super Mario products led to confusion as some viewers thought images in the ad were made using artificial intelligence (AI). Nintendo denied using AI, and models from the ad confirmed the photos were real and involved live shoot sessions.
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Nintendo released an ad on January 8 showcasing new Super Mario products aimed at young children and their parents.
The ad included images of parents and children playing with Mario-themed toys and games.
Some viewers speculated that a model's hand in the photo looked like it was created with AI.
Nintendo and a model from the ad confirmed that no AI was used to create the images.
The images involved real models and were taken during an actual photo shoot.
Generative AI technology is growing rapidly, with high market projections for the future.
The debate over the ad highlights the challenges of distinguishing between AI-generated and real content.
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