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This Wireless Mic Kit Is $70 Off

If your smartphone videos are sounding a little rough around the edges, the easiest way to improve your audio quality is with a wireless lavalier mic. Pocketable kits like the DJI Mic 3 easily connect to your phone, giving you the ease of shooting video on mobile and the quality you’d expect from more professional… Continue reading This Wireless Mic Kit Is $70 Off

After 5 Years, Apple Finally Upgrades the AirTag

Apple’s AirTag has become the de facto “Bluetooth tracker” since its 2021 debut, upending established players like Tile. Now, Apple is finally upgrading the hardware. The second-generation AirTag still costs $29 for one and $99 for a four-pack, and it’s available today. It’s powered by the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip (U2), which Apple has employed… Continue reading After 5 Years, Apple Finally Upgrades the AirTag

Internal chats show how social media companies discussed teen engagement

Social media companies discussed the big business — and risks — of young users in documents released ahead of a major trial. Social media companies discussed the big business — and risks — of young users in documents released ahead of a major trial. by Lauren Feiner Jan 26, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC Lauren Feiner… Continue reading Internal chats show how social media companies discussed teen engagement

Experian’s tech chief defends credit scores: ‘We’re not Palantir’

Alex Lintner, head of tech for the global credit reporting company, on AI, privacy, and what data brokerages really do. by Nilay Patel Jan 26, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC Today, I’m talking with Alex Lintner, who is the CEO of technology and software solutions at Experian, the credit reporting company. Experian is one of those… Continue reading Experian’s tech chief defends credit scores: ‘We’re not Palantir’

AI Agents Are Mathematically Incapable of Doing Functional Work, Paper Finds

Gaston Paris / Contributor A months-old but until now overlooked study recently featured in Wired claims to mathematically prove that large language models “are incapable of carrying out computational and agentic tasks beyond a certain complexity” — that level of complexity being, crucially, pretty low. The paper, which has not been peer reviewed, was written… Continue reading AI Agents Are Mathematically Incapable of Doing Functional Work, Paper Finds

Clean Technica: Elon’s Promises At Davos: A New Era?004336

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.Or support our Kickstarter campaign! Elon Musk surprised attendees with an appearance in Davos at the World Economic Forum. His remarks were delivered as part of a conversation with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and filled with ideas that ranged from the future of AI and human… Continue reading Clean Technica: Elon’s Promises At Davos: A New Era?004336

Clean Technica: Tesla Became Popular Selling the Fun of Driving, Now Selling Cars to Not Be Driven004335

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.Or support our Kickstarter campaign! It is quite ironic: Tesla became such a popular company, sold millions of vehicles, and became profitable by selling people on the fun of electric driving. The instant torque, all of the YouTube videos of drivers stepping down on the pedal… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Became Popular Selling the Fun of Driving, Now Selling Cars to Not Be Driven004335

TechCrunch Mobility: RIP, Tesla Autopilot, and the NTSB investigates Waymo

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! A quick bit of breaking news that hit just as we were about to send this newsletter out. The National Transportation… Continue reading TechCrunch Mobility: RIP, Tesla Autopilot, and the NTSB investigates Waymo

I tested a solid-state portable battery for a week – now lithium-ion feels old school

BMX SolidSafe 5K power bank ZDNET’s key takeaways This is a 5,000mAh wireless power bank powered by a solid-state cells Solid-state cells are far less likely to catch on fire than lithium-ion batteries At $80, this is a very expensive unit, so it is focused on those who value safety. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a… Continue reading I tested a solid-state portable battery for a week – now lithium-ion feels old school