• The EVs with the longest range in Australia in 2026

    January 31, 2026

    Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market is larger and more fragmented than ever, with new entrants arriving all the time. As such, the benchmark for driving range has risen, and will continue to rise this year with the arrival of the new BMW iX3 (805km of claimed range) and Volvo EX60 (810km). Until then, none of the EVs available in Australia quite manage 800km-plus, but a couple come close and more than 20 models can travel at least 600km between charges. That long list of endurance machines includes both familiar nameplates and new players, with manufacturers from across the globe launching…

  • NVIDIA is still planning to make a ‘huge’ investment in OpenAI, CEO says

    January 31, 2026

    NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang told reporters that the company will “invest a great deal of money” in OpenAI’s latest funding round, according to Bloomberg, after The Wall Street Journal on Friday reported that the two companies were rethinking a previous $100 billion deal that hasn’t “progressed beyond the early stages” of negotiations. Speaking to reporters in Taipei this weekend, Huang reportedly said it could be “the largest investment we’ve ever made.” NVIDIA and OpenAI jointly announced in September that NVIDIA would be investing up to $100 billion in OpenAI to build 10 gigawatts of AI data centers. The companies said…

  • SpaceX seeks federal approval to launch 1 million solar-powered satellite data centers

    January 31, 2026

    SpaceX has filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission to launch a constellation of up to 1 million solar-powered satellites that it said will serve as data centers for artificial intelligence. The company’s filing lays out a grandiose vision, not just describing these planned satellites as “the most efficient way to meet the accelerating demand for AI computing power” but also framing them as “a first step towards becoming a Kardashev II-level civilization — one that can harness the Sun’s full power” while also  “ensuring humanity’s multi-planetary future amongst the stars.” The Verge argued that the 1 million satellite number is…

  • Which mid-size SUV should you buy for under $60,000?

    January 31, 2026

    The mid-size SUV segment is Australia’s largest in terms of both sales volume and model count, and accounted for a quarter of all new vehicles sold here last year. As medium and large passenger cars have disappeared, mid-size SUVs have supplanted them as the default family car choice in markets like ours. While many enthusiasts bemoan the rise of the mid-size SUV, it’s hard to deny it’s often easier to wedge a bulky pram, sporting gear, and all the other family paraphernalia into one of these than it is with a sedan (okay, so conventional wagons are a thing too,…

  • Ayaneo’s Pocket S Mini has the perfect aspect ratio for revisiting classic console games

    January 31, 2026

    There may be plenty of gaming handhelds out there, but there aren’t many horizontal options that let you play childhood favorites in the original 4:3 aspect ratio. To address that gap, Ayaneo launched a premium option with the Pocket S Mini. As a “true 4:3 retro handheld,” the Pocket S Mini won’t have those pesky vertical black bars whenever you’re emulating video games from the CRT television era. Handhelds like the Anbernic RG405M and even Ayaneo’s own Pocket Air Mini already offer a 4:3 aspect ratio, but the Pocket S Mini presents a more high-end build with a full metal…

  • OnlyFans is reportedly in talks to sell a 60 percent stake to a San Francisco investment firm

    January 31, 2026

    OnlyFans is looking to cash out once again, but this time in a deal that would value it at several billion dollars less than a potential sale that previously fell through. As reported by TechCrunch, the online platform known for subscription-based pornographic content is in talks to sell a majority stake to Architect Capital, an investment firm based in San Francisco. According to the report, the proposed deal includes $3.5 billion in equity and $2 billion in debt, which values OnlyFans at $5.5 billion. TechCrunch also reported that Architect Capital and OnlyFans are currently in exclusive talks, where the website’s…

  • SpaceX wants to launch a constellation of a million satellites to power AI needs

    January 31, 2026

    Elon Musk and his aerospace company have requested to build a network that’s 100 times the number of satellites that are currently in orbit. On Friday, SpaceX filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch a million satellites meant to create an “orbital data center.” This isn’t the first time we’re hearing of Musk’s plans to build an orbital data center, as it was mentioned by company insiders following the news that the CEO was reportedly preparing to take SpaceX public. According to the filing spotted by PCMag, this data center would run off solar power and…

  • Nvidia CEO pushes back against report that his company’s $100B OpenAI investment has stalled

    January 31, 2026

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Saturday that a recent report of friction between his company and OpenAI was “nonsense.” Huang’s comments came after The Wall Street Journal published a story late Friday claiming that Nvidia was looking to scale back its investment in OpenAI. The two companies announced a plan in September in which Nvidia would invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI and also build 10 gigawatts of computing infrastructure for the AI company. However, the WSJ said Huang has begun emphasizing that the deal is nonbinding, and that he’s also privately criticized OpenAI’s business strategy and expressed concerns…

  • Apple TV signs TV and movie deal for Brandon Sanderson’s fantasy books

    January 31, 2026

    Brandon Sanderson, a popular author of high-fantasy and science fiction books, has signed a deal with Apple TV to adapt his works set in the Cosmere fictional universe into films and TV shows. Sanderson said last year at Celsius 232, Spain’s annual sci-fi and fantasy convention, that his ultimate dream project is a “really good Mistborn film.” Apple TV is making that come true: Some of the first projects to come out of the deal are feature film adaptations of the Mistborn books and a TV show based on series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sanderson’s deal with the streaming…

  • Are VPNs really safe? The security factors to consider before using one

    January 31, 2026

    Virtual private networks (VPNs) have been household technology for a while now, but there’s still a lot of uncertainty around them. This is partly due to the fact that they can conceal online activity that local or national governments deem illegal — up to and including, say, circumventing ID checks for age verification. Consumers aren’t helped by the sheer amount of duds sold in app stores right next to the best VPNs, especially when they’re purposefully exploiting moments that have people rushing to shore up their online anonymity. If you’ve almost decided to start using a VPN, you may be…