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Windows 11 January Update Causes Sleep Mode Issues on Some PCs

Windows 11 January Update Causes Sleep Mode Issues on Some PCs

The January 2026 Windows 11 update (KB5074109) has introduced a bug affecting sleep mode on certain older PCs, leading to system freezes and requiring hard resets. A potential workaround involves disconnecting USB webcams.

Jan 21, 2026

Raspberry Pi 5 Upgraded with AI HAT+ 2: A Leap into Local AI Processing

Raspberry Pi 5 Upgraded with AI HAT+ 2: A Leap into Local AI Processing

The Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2 enhances the Raspberry Pi 5 with local LLM and VLM capabilities, featuring 40 TOPS of performance and 8 GB of memory.

Jan 20, 2026

US Tariff Threats Could Exacerbate Memory Price Crisis for Consumers

US Tariff Threats Could Exacerbate Memory Price Crisis for Consumers

US consumers may face significant price hikes for laptops and PCs due to potential 100% tariffs on memory chips, as warned by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

Jan 20, 2026

NYT Strands Game #689: Hints and Answers for January 21

NYT Strands Game #689: Hints and Answers for January 21

Discover the hints and answers for today's NYT Strands game, including the spangram and theme details.

Jan 20, 2026

Quordle Hints and Answers for January 21, 2026 (Game #1458)

Quordle Hints and Answers for January 21, 2026 (Game #1458)

Discover today's Quordle hints and answers, along with insights from previous games.

Jan 20, 2026

AI Apps Expose Millions of Private Chats and User Data

AI Apps Expose Millions of Private Chats and User Data

Research reveals that 198 iOS apps have leaked over 380 million private messages, compromising the data of more than 20 million users.

Jan 20, 2026

Nvidia's N1X Laptop CPU Set to Challenge Intel, AMD, and Apple Soon

Nvidia's N1X Laptop CPU Set to Challenge Intel, AMD, and Apple Soon

Nvidia's N1X chip could debut in laptops within the next couple of months, with next-gen N2 CPUs rumored to follow later in 2027.

Jan 20, 2026

Data Centers Set to Consume 70% of High-End Memory Chips by 2026 Amid AI Surge

Data Centers Set to Consume 70% of High-End Memory Chips by 2026 Amid AI Surge

As demand for AI technology skyrockets, data centers are projected to absorb over 70% of high-end memory chips by 2026, leading to significant price hikes for consumers.

Jan 20, 2026

Palmer Luckey's Optimism on Meta Quest Layoffs: A Misguided Perspective

Palmer Luckey's Optimism on Meta Quest Layoffs: A Misguided Perspective

Oculus founder Palmer Luckey believes the Meta layoffs are beneficial for VR, but many disagree. Here's why the outlook may be overly optimistic.

Jan 19, 2026

Nvidia RTX 5090 Disappears from Retailers as Prices Soar

Nvidia RTX 5090 Disappears from Retailers as Prices Soar

The Nvidia RTX 5090 is no longer available from US retailers, with third-party sellers pricing it nearly as high as complete gaming PCs.

Jan 19, 2026

Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Faces Significant Delivery Delays Amid M5 Chip Rumors

Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Faces Significant Delivery Delays Amid M5 Chip Rumors

Apple's MacBook Pro M4 Max is experiencing delays of up to two months, particularly for the 128GB RAM configuration, likely due to the anticipated M5 Pro and M5 Max launches.

Jan 19, 2026

Overcoming Challenges in Agentic AI Implementation

Overcoming Challenges in Agentic AI Implementation

Explore the hurdles faced by businesses in adopting agentic AI and strategies to enhance their effectiveness.

Jan 19, 2026