- ChatGPT Is Getting a Cheaper Subscription Tier (but Also Ads)One step forward, two steps back.
- USDA Accepting Applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program
WASHINGTON, DC — January 16, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at the Congressionally created 1890 land-grant universities to pursue careers in food, agriculture, and natural resource sciences. The application deadline is March 8, 2026.
- This Entry-Level Samsung OLED TV Just Got Even CheaperThe Samsung S85F is a great entry-level OLED TV, especially for gamers looking for a big screen at a bargain.
- We Now Know What Caused the Verizon OutageIt wasn’t a cyberattack.
- You’ll Finally Be Able to Change Your Gmail AddressAn updated Google support page hints that you might finally be able to get rid of that embarrassing old gmail address.
- X Says It’s Finally Doing Something About Grok’s Deepfake Porn Problem, but It’s Not Nearly EnoughX says it’s trying to stop intimate deepfakes from spreading on the site, but as of now, you can probably still generate them.
- My Favorite Portable Projector Is Cheaper Than Ever Right NowPlus it comes with a stand that also serves as a battery.
- The Samsung Galaxy S25 Is $340 Off Right NowSamsung’s most powerful Android phone yet is down to its lowest price ever.
- Meta: No New Content Coming to ‘Supernatural’ VR Fitness AppAnd laying off 1,500 people as it pivots from VR to AI wearables.
- ICYMI: Secretary Rollins Pens Op-ed in The Hill “Healthy and Affordable Food Is Within Reach for All Americans”
(Washington, D.C., January 15, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins published an opinion piece in The Hill highlighting how the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, are prioritizing real food while also offering a blueprint for a healthy diet that is within reach for all households, regardless of circumstance.
- Whole Milk is Back: President Trump Signs Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
(Washington, D.C., January 14, 2026) — Today, President Donald J. Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in the Oval Office alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
- What I Learned After Trying Out Every Exoskeleton at CESSome of them felt amazing—but all of them may be too expensive to reach the people they’re meant for.
- The JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth Speaker Is Nearly Half Off Right NowGet 12 hours of battery life and a great companion app at a record low price.
- Roblox’s Age Verification Is a JokeThe new system jeopardizes user privacy and puts kids in harm’s way.
- Why Your Verizon Phone Might Be in SOS Mode Right NowVerizon has acknowledged a nationwide outage.
- Registration is Now Open for USDA’s 102nd Agricultural Outlook Forum
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2026 – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that registration is now open for the 102nd Agricultural Outlook Forum. The event will be held at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott on Feb. 19-20, 2026, and all Forum sessions will be livestreamed on a virtual platform.
- Live It Up Super Greens supplement powders linked to new Salmonella outbreak45 people across 21 states have gotten sick with the same strain of <em>Salmonella</em>.
- Google Is Changing Its Account Policy About Minors Who Turn 13They now need a parent’s permission before removing supervision on their Google Account.
- This Bose Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Is $100 Right NowThis waterproof, dustproof mini Bluetooth speaker from Bose has rich sound and a 12-hour battery life.
- Check This iPhone Setting to Make Texting Better for EveryoneEven if you’ve checked it before, make sure RCS chat is enabled for your non-iMessage chats.
- This Budget 65-Inch Hisense QLED TV Is Over $300 OffIt has incredible brightness, beautiful colors, HDR10+, Dolby Vision IQ, and Apple AirPlay.
- At Farm Bureau Convention, Secretary Rollins Announces Dairy Margin Coverage Expansion and Section 32 Purchases of U.S. Commodities
(Anaheim, CA, January 13, 2026) – Yesterday at the 107th American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced expanded enrollment for 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and new Section 32 commodity purchases that will result in more healthy, U.S. grown food in the hands of Americans.
- Microsoft Is Finally Retiring Its Free Scanner App (but There Are Alternatives)Microsoft is officially retiring Microsoft Lens, unless it decides to delay again.
- USDA Names New Leadership of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
(Washington, D.C., January 12, 2026) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced important leadership changes within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Dr. Michael Watson, APHIS Administrator, will retire at the end of January after decades of distinguished service, and Dr. Rosemary Sifford, Deputy Administrator for Veterinary Services and U.S. Chief Veterinary Officer, has recently retired from federal service after a similarly notable career. Beginning on February 1, 2026, Ms.
- Sony’s Flagship Portable Speaker Is $110 Off Right NowThis speaker has a powerful bass and high-resolution audio.
- This Smart Ring Tracks Sleep Apnea, and It’s $60 Off Right NowThis subscription-free smart ring has a 12-day battery life and unique sleep apnea insights.
- The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: Do You Have a ‘Choppelganger’?Teen trends, slang, and more, explained for you.
- Microsoft Is Finally Working on a Worthy Answer to Apple’s ‘Handoff’ FeatureStart using an app on your Android, then continue where you left off on your PC.
- What Counts As Cardio (and What Doesn’t)Walking? Lifting weights? Does it matter what zone you’re in? I have answers.
- Explore This Crowdsourced Archive of Vintage Cassette RecordingsEvocative sounds from the past, complete with hiss and warp.
- The Five Weirdest AI Inventions I Saw at CES 2026AI gadgets had to get weird to stand out at CES 2026.
- The Biggest Fitness Trends at CES 2026 (and What I Think About Them)Exoskeletons, rings, and smart bands were popular, but a lot of big name companies seem to be running out of ideas.
- Lifehacker Deals Live Blog: The Best Tech Sales, All in One PlaceKeep up with all of the best deals that Lifehacker publishes, including laptops, speakers, TVs, security cameras, and more.
- This Is the Best Firewall App for Mac I’ve Ever Used, and It’s FreeMonitor data usage or block apps from the net entirely, all in a couple of clicks.
- ICYMI: Dr. Ben Carson and Dr. Oz Pen Joint Op-Ed in Newsweek “The Trump Administration Is Making America Healthy Again”
(Washington, D.C., January 9, 2026) – Dr. Ben Carson, USDA National Advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing, and Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), published an opinion piece in Newsweek outlining the actions the Trump Administration is taking to Make America Healthy Again through updating the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030.
- Google’s Getting Rid of a Way to Import Third-Party Accounts Into GmailThis month, Gmail is ending POP support, which can break syncing your email from third-party accounts.
- Use RICE to Prioritize Your To-DosThe RICE method requires a little math, but it might be just the thing you need to tackle the new year.
- Why I Won’t Be Giving ChatGPT Health My Medical RecordsOpenAI invites you to hand over your medical information. Maybe don’t?
- ICYMI: Secretary Rollins and Secretary Kennedy Pen Joint Op-ed in Fox News “New Dietary Plan Recommends Real Food for All Americans”
(Washington, D.C., January 8, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. published a joint opinion piece in Fox News highlighting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030, which call for Americans to eat real foods, including more protein, dairy, and vegetables, and reduce highly processed foods.
- My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The AirPods Pro 3The new AirPods Pro 3, considered nearly perfect, are back to their lowest price ever.
- There’s Actually a Way to Mix and Match Your Cordless Tool BatteriesTool brands each have their own closed battery systems. You don’t have to put up with that.
- Gmail Is Getting AI-Powered Search and Proofreading FeaturesAI Inbox will summarize important information from your emails.
- Garmin Now Has Nutrition Tracking (for a Price)That $6.99/month Connect+ subscription is finally starting to make sense.
- The Official ‘Best of CES’ 2026 Award Winners Were Announced, Featuring 22 Remarkable Advances in TechnologyThe ‘Best of CES’ award winners are official, highlighting the best new tech that CES had to offer.
- CES 2026: I Saw a Robot Vacuum With Legs Climb a Flight of StairsFinally, a robot vacuum that can climb stairs.
- CES 2026: Gaming Controllers Are Going Modular This YearOne controller to rule them all!
- CES 2026: Ford Is Launching Its Own AI AssistantYour Ford is getting its own ChatGPT.
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