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# January

I’m sick of ‘phoney bargains’ that promise bigger discounts than I’m really getting — and by January 2027 these kind of fake deals will be illegal in the UK

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has brought new subscription cancellation laws forwardOriginally scheduled for Spring 2027, they'll be in place by January 2027The government is also tackling 'phoney bargains' that…

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The Verge ·19 days ago

New Yorkers will soon need to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds

New Yorkers who want to see their Instagram or TikTok feed curated by an algorithm, or receive notification after midnight, will soon have to verify their ages to access those features.

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Lifewire ·2 mo. ago

Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+: Price, Release Date, Specs, and News

Samsung releases a phone series every year. The Galaxy S24 line of phones is the latest from Samsung and has a wide range of prices and features.

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Lifewire ·2 mo. ago

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Price, Release Date, Specs, and News

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the flagship model of the S24 series, arrived in January 2024 with a flatter display (but thicker bezels), a new 50MP telephoto sensor, and a titanium frame.

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SlashGear ·5 mo. ago

Why Is China Banning Retractable EV Door Handles?

In the wake of several major car accidents that have highlighted the issue, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has banned the use of fully retractable door handles on all vehicles sold in China,…

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TechRadar ·6 mo. ago

6 new 4K Blu-rays from January 2026 to add to your collection

Hello and welcome to the first Blu-ray Bounty of 2026! To kick off the year, I’ll be checking out six new 4K discs to see whether they’ll make a fitting addition to your collection.

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TechRadar ·6 mo. ago

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (January 30)

I hope you're hungry, because the world's best streaming services have served up some delicious courses on the new movies and TV shows front for this weekend.

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TechRadar ·6 mo. ago

NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, January 31 (game #699)

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun?