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January 2026
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- January 28
- January 27
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- ‘Skyscraper Live’ backlash — here’s why viewers have labeled Netflix’s live event a ‘total joke’
- Netflix is about to lose James Cameron's first (and best) blockbuster — here's why 'The Terminator' still holds up 41 years later
- 3 best Netflix shows in January you haven’t watched yet
- 5 underrated Prime Video shows that deserve more attention
- Samsung Galaxy S26 could gain access to one of Google’s best AI features, and it’s the kind of upgrade we need more of
- January 26
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- ‘Wonder Man’ review: A 'must-watch' show that makes you wonder if it even needs the MCU
- 20 years later, ‘Silent Hill’ is still the best horror movie based on a video game
- 5 bingeable Prime Video shows to stream when you’re snowed in
- Snowed in? This forgotten 80s thriller is the chilling escape you need on Prime Video
- I was skeptical about this viral vacuum cleaner hack until I tried it myself —now I'm sold
- Forget Nvidia: Integrated graphics could be the future for gaming laptops — here’s why
- January 25
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- If you’re a PC gamer, these are the accessories you need to elevate your setup — from powerful speakers to a fast monitor
- I tried the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus and this budget tablet is easily my iPad killer — here’s why
- Missing 'Yellowstone'? This neo-Western crime drama is a great replacement — stream it now on Paramount+
- 5 best Prime Video thriller movies with a twist you must stream this weekend
- I ditched LG's webOS smart platform for Roku and I'll never go back
- The LG G6 OLED has a new feature I desperately need — and it could be the biggest TV upgrade in years
- 5 masterpiece movies that were never nominated for an Oscar — these Best Picture-worthy films didn’t deserve to be snubbed
- January 24
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- Netflix just added all 26 Bond movies — here’s each 007’s best film
- The Steam Frame’s biggest problem is (ironically) Half-Life: Alyx, and Valve needs to recapture the VR magic
- 5 best thriller movies based on a true story to stream right now
- I'm watching all 52 Denzel Washington movies in 2026 — and he's the high point of this 1980s political thriller
- Netflix is about to lose these 3 must-watch thriller movies — stream them this weekend before you regret missing out
- ‘I didn’t think a traditionally budget brand could make such good premium speakers’ — here’s why the Edifier QR65 are never leaving my desk
- I added this $30 accessory to my desk setup and it finally let me use dual monitors comfortably for video calls
- January 23
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- 3 new to Paramount+ shows you should binge-watch this weekend (Jan. 23-25)
- 3 new to Netflix movies I'd stream this weekend (Jan. 23-25)
- 3 new to Paramount+ movies you need to stream this weekend (Jan. 23-25)
- 3 new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (Jan. 23-25)
- The iPhone 18 Pro series Dynamic Island could be smaller than before, and I think that’s a better move than the rumored under-display cameras
- I test TVs for a living but I won't be buying an RGB LED TV in 2026 — here's why
- Microsoft 365 outages prove cloud services are only one glitch away from chaos, and they still don't have a backup plan for the internet
- 'Mercy' review: Chris Pratt stares at a screen for 90 minutes in this lifeless sci-fi thriller
- Love Wordle? This letter-swapping word game is a must-try — I’ve been playing it for a month and I’m addicted
- TCL and Sony are joining forces to sell more TVs — but is that bad news for shoppers?
- January 22
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- I tried exercising with open-ear headphones and bone conduction — for me, there was one clear winner
- 10 biggest Oscar nominations 2026 snubs and surprises — including 'Sinners,' 'Weapons' and 'Wicked: For Good'
- 3 new to Netflix thriller movies to watch this week — and one of them is my favorite streaming movie of 2026 so far (Jan. 22-28)
- I just found an intense psychological thriller movie that’s perfect for winter streaming — and I love its shocking twist
- January 21
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- ‘The Beauty’ has one of the most intense first episodes I’ve ever watched — and it’s just the start of a shocking ride
- Netflix’s new action-thriller movie got 41 million viewers in a single weekend — and it deserves every single one
- Meta abandoning VR is 'obviously false,' according to Oculus founder, but Meta's own actions scream the opposite
- This 64-episode detective drama is finally available to stream on Netflix and I couldn't be happier
- January 20
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- January 18
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- 'Landman' season 2 finale review: Somehow, Taylor Sheridan has done it again
- 'Punch way above their weight' — my new speakers are a masterclass in how to shuck off a 'budget' stereotype
- I just tried the new Shark PowerDetect robot vacuum — and this one upgrade changes everything
- '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' is the best movie of the franchise so far, even better than '28 Days Later'
- Even if you hate Liquid Glass, you shouldn't skip updating to iOS 26 for the sake of your iPhone
- This retro Kodak topped Japan’s compact camera rankings and it costs less than $100, but should you buy it?
- 5 best Netflix thriller movies with a twist you must stream now
- ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ review: This ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff starts with a slow premiere, but I haven’t lost hope
- January 17
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- Forget Netflix’s new murder-mystery show, and binge-watch my favorite Agatha Christie thriller miniseries this weekend instead
- I finally gave AI a real try — here's what I like and what I really can’t stand after a week
- I'm watching all 52 Denzel Washington movies in 2026, and this must-watch murder mystery is a combination of "Sinners" and "A Few Good Men" in the best way
- 'The Happy Meal of cameras': this $30 retro-looking compact camera is perfect for travel, nights out with friends and fun family photos
- I hated the Mac mini M4’s power button — until I accidentally proved Apple was right
- January 16
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- 3 new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (Jan. 16-18)
- 3 new to Paramount+ movies you need to stream this weekend (Jan. 16-18)
- 'That's not going to last': Jeff Bezos believes AI will force you to rent your PC from the cloud, and the RAM crisis is accelerating it
- Netflix just got one of 2025’s most chilling dark thriller movies — and I bet you can’t guess the twist
- I was worried about Apple’s rumored iPhone 18 release plans but now I think users will benefit
- Netflix’s new crime thriller is one of the most intense movies I’ve seen in ages — and it deserves to be on your watchlist
- I asked ChatGPT and a board-certified sleep doctor what the 'perfect' nighttime routine looks like — here's the clear winner and why
- January 15
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- 3 feel-good Netflix shows you can binge-watch now — these easy-watching series are the perfect cure for the January blues
- 3 new to Netflix thriller movies to stream this week — one of them has a shocking twist (Jan 15-21)
- I decluttered my closet with the ‘meal prep’ hack — here’s why it actually works
- 'Agatha Christie's Seven Dials' is my favorite new Netflix show of the year so far — and you can binge-watch it in one sitting
- iOS 26 is still proving divisive with users months after it launched, and I think I know why
- 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' review: The spinoff boldly goes into teen drama territory — and mostly succeeds
- January 14
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- 'It’s an instant camera that lets you time travel from the 1930s to the 2020s’: I spent two hours with the Fujifilm Instax mini Evo Cinema, here’s what I think of it
- I ranked the 5 best Gerard Butler action thrillers after watching "Greenland 2: Migration," and my top pick might surprise you
- I switched my smart lights to this more affordable Philips Hue alternative years ago — and I just found a hidden trick that finally speeds up its app
- '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' review: An early contender for the best movie of 2026
- Gesture controls, haptic feedback and lawsuits — 7 things that will happen with smart rings this year
- We need to talk about the ‘Hijack’ season 2 premiere ending
- January 13
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- I'm afraid of candle fires — this $40 smart home device calms my fears
- I watched this intense survival thriller for free on the Roku Channel and my heart is still pounding
- I don't care who knows it — Hulu's 'Tell Me Lies' is my favorite guilty pleasure show
- Micro RGB TVs vs OLED TVs — here's the TV I'd buy in 2026
- I was struggling to get out of bed until I tried this golden sleep hygiene rule — now I get up early and feel full of energy from the start
- January 12
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- I’ve always wanted a keyboard with a computer inside and HP finally made one I’d want to use
- I just tested the Ferrari of wireless earbuds — and now nothing is going to sound the same
- I just rewatched this fantasy movie from my childhood on Disney+ — and it's still a heartbreaking watch
- iPhone 17e can be the must-have midrange phone — if Apple adds this feature
- I just watched the ‘Industry’ season 4 premiere and it’s the same delightfully unhinged show I fell in love with
- January 11
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- I tried the Hyperice Normatec Elite Hip to boost my post-run recovery — here’s what happened
- I finally got my hands on the $30 camera that TikTok and Instagram are obsessed with: my first impressions of the Kodak Charmera
- This teen girl is the action hero we need — watch both of her movies now on Netflix
- The return of Prime Video's slick spy thriller series was worth the 10-year wait — 'The Night Manager' season 2 is gripping
- The 4 7 8 breathing method doesn’t work for me when I’m anxious — but this psychological hack always helps me fall asleep in minutes
- I tried Roborock’s new wet floor cleaner and it does one thing that Dyson doesn't
- Lenovo Legion Go 2 gets a SteamOS upgrade — but will it still be worth the price?
- Every season of ‘The Traitors’ U.K. ranked — and where to stream them all now
- January 10
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- These $50 earbuds have completely changed how I feel about budget buds — they sound just as good as $200 ones
- I didn't know my core needed strengthening until I tried Pilates 'flutter kicks,' and now I'm humbled
- I just watched Denzel Washington's controversial first movie, and you can stream it free right now
- I tested and loved the controversial Leica M EV1, but I’d choose this 4.5-star camera instead
- Netflix just got a gripping sci-fi thriller series made for weekend binge-watching
- 'Your body has a physical ‘memory’' — doctors share the 5 reasons why I found it impossible to sleep over the holidays
- January 9
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- 3 new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (Jan. 9-11)
- Netflix's new rom-com movie is a sun-soaked escape from the winter blues — but there’s a problem
- Screen, stream or skip? The sequel to Gerard Butler's 2020 action hit just arrived in theaters
- Should you buy the Galaxy S25 now or wait for the Galaxy S26?
- I just watched 'The Pitt' season 2 season premiere and it's just as addictive as season 1
- January 8
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- 3 new to Netflix thriller movies to stream this week — one of them is rated 91% by viewers (Jan 8-14)
- I just binge-watched all six episodes of 'A Thousand Blows' just in time for season 2 — and I wish I hadn't waited this long
- Netflix’s newest No. 1 show is a twisty mystery thriller with nearly 20 million viewers in its first week — and you’ll never guess the ending
- January 7
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- Dell's head of product: 'I think AI probably confuses more than it helps'
- Netflix just added a gripping psychological thriller movie — and it boils with tension
- First the iPhone 17 Pro, now the Galaxy S26 Ultra? Why phone makers may be turning their backs on titanium
- One of the best movies of 2025 that you (probably) didn’t see is finally streaming — and this psychological thriller still haunts me
- January 6
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- I just went hands-on with the lightest 17-inch RTX laptop — this could be a game-changer
- I saw Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock at CES and it felt like I was holding a Mac mini M4
- I tried Razer’s Project Motoko and this gaming headset with dual first-person cameras could be the future of AI
- Netflix just added an overlooked psychological drama with Jacob Elordi — and it’s better than ‘Elvis’
- Dolby Vision 2 is going to make your next $300 TV look like a $1,000 model — here's how
- I tried MSI’s new Pro Max QD-OLED monitor and it fixes my biggest gripes with the Apple Studio Display
- January 5
- January 4
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- The easy hacks I'm using to fix my sleep after an exhausting Christmas break
- I thought Wi-Fi was good enough until I upgraded to a mesh router — now I’m wiring my whole home for Ethernet
- Why 2026 may be the year to cancel your streaming subscriptions
- The one TV feature no one is talking about, but we expect EVERY company to announce at CES
- January 3
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- I ditched Spotify three months ago — here's what I switched to and why
- The best thing I bought with my own money this year was the Nintendo Switch 2, and it's not even close
- 10 years after 'The Revenant,' we can all agree: Leonardo DiCaprio got his Oscar for the wrong movie
- 2026 will be the year of cloud gaming — and we may not even have a choice
- My 7 most-anticipated new and returning shows of 2026 from Prime Video, HBO Max, Hulu and more
- January 2
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- 3 new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (Jan. 2-4)
- I upgraded my $30 budget blender to a Nutribullet and it's made smoothies fun again
- Netflix just added one of the most intense documentaries ever made — and it’s a stunning Oscar winner
- I’ve been using the Leica M EV1 for a week: here are my first impressions after photographing a Christmas party
- I’m a fighting game fan — and this arcade stick was my favorite purchase of the year
- Steam Frame will take over VR in 2026 — 3 key features I can't wait for
- I write about hackers for a living but these are the 3 real-world threats that worry me most — and how to avoid them in 2026
- I tried over 20 organizing hacks in 2025, but this one was my favorite
- Phone prices are expected to go up in 2026 — here's how to avoid the sticker shock
- These are the 7 movies I can't wait to watch in 2026
- January 1
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- 3 new to Netflix thriller movies to stream this week — one of them is rated 90% on Rotten Tomatoes (Jan 1-7)
- 7 iPhone apps you should download to start the new year off right
- Want to take up photography in 2026? These are the 5 beginner cameras I recommend
- Prime Video's newest No. 1 is the funniest movie of 2025 — don't miss 'The Naked Gun'
- Netflix just dropped its first new mystery thriller series of 2026 — and it’s going to be your next binge-watch
- I think 2026 will be a breakout year for laptops and a brutal one for buyers
