Crypto

Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin as Stock Slumps

Cointelegraph reports Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich doubled down on the company’s Bitcoin-first strategy as the wider crypto market suffered a harsh drawdown. “[T]here is no change to Metaplanet’s strategy. We will steadily continue to accumulate Bitcoin, expand revenue and prepare for the next phase of growth,” Gerovich

Tech

Ford CEO shares photos of $30,000 EV pickup prototypes

In a report from Businessinsider, Ford CEO Jim Farley shared four photos from inside the automaker's rejigged Louisville assembly plant that offer a rare glimpse at prototypes for a midsize electric pickup expected to start at $30,000. The images highlight work on Ford's Universal Electric

Sports

The Olympics Schedule Today, February 5, 2026 (Where to Watch)

Details reported by Nbc note that while the Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics isn't until Friday, February 6, sporting events are taking place on Thursday, February 5, and you can watch every event live on Peacock and catch highlights on NBC. Single events for

Culture

When They Were Broken Up, They Communicated Through Playlists

Nytimes reports that Daniel Schwaycer quietly made playlists about Elise Shanholtz while they were broken up, and it took two years for her to realize they were about her. Ms. Shanholtz looked him up on Spotify in November 2025 after two years without contact, and a shared playlist discovery led

Culture

Travis Kelce jokes about Garage Beer at his and Taylor Swift's wedding reception

Pagesix reports Travis Kelce joked he couldn’t count how many kegs of his Garage Beer brand will be at his and Taylor Swift’s upcoming wedding reception, telling TMZ, "Man, I can’t even count that high," as he made his way inside his "New Heights&

Culture

How to access Spirit Veins in Nioh 3

Pcgamer writes that almost as soon as you set foot into Nioh 3's first open-world zone, during the Warring States period, you'll stumble across a Spirit Vein. In fact, there are two not far from where you enter the Tenryu River. There are different types of

Business

Toyota names Kenta Kon C.E.O. amid tariffs and rising competition

Nytimes reports that Toyota Motor will make Kenta Kon, its chief financial officer, C.E.O. on April 1. He succeeds Koji Sato, who will become vice chairman. The company faces rising protectionism and geopolitical frictions, including a 15 percent tariff on auto exports to the United States under a

World

Russian general Vladimir Alekseyev in critical condition after Moscow shooting

Reporting by Theguardian says a senior Russian military official, Lt Gen Vladimir Alekseyev, was rushed to hospital after being shot in Moscow on Friday and is in critical condition. Early reports say he was shot several times outside his apartment by an unknown gunman in the north-west of the city.

Tech

Anker 13-in-1 USB-C Docking Station on sale for $140

A report from Kotaku says the Anker Laptop 13-in-1 USB-C Docking Station expands a single USB-C port into a full desktop experience, and can be purchased from Amazon for $140, down from a regular price of $200. The dock provides a wide array of ports including an 85W laptop-charging USB-C

Crypto

MicroStrategy says 90% Bitcoin crash would strain debt-backed model

In a report from Beincrypto, MicroStrategy said a 90% decline in Bitcoin to roughly $8,000 would leave its Bitcoin reserves roughly equal to its net debt, marking a breaking point that could prevent repayment of convertible debt using BTC alone. Executives said the company would likely first consider restructuring,

Culture

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 4: Dunk Faces a Trial of Seven

In a report from Collider, Episode 4 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms follows the fallout from Dunk's fight with Prince Aerion and the reveal that Egg is actually Prince Aegon, as allies and new dangers emerge ahead of a Trial of Seven. Aegon sheds his disguise

Sports

Chinese football returns against backdrop of bans, crackdowns and confusion

Reporting by Theguardian says former China coach Li Tie has been jailed since December 2024 and was banned from all football activities for life after the ministry of public security, the general administration of sport and the Chinese FA announced another round of punishments in a “zero-tolerance” campaign to clean

Culture

Treasure Hunting for Cities With a Story to Tell

Nytimes reports that the Living In column on the Real Estate desk was relaunched last year to profile distinct locales across the country, offering a more digestible format for readers curious about what it’s like to live in a place. The column now typically opens with an impressionistic narrative

Sports

Mary Carillo to Replace Savannah Guthrie at 2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Details reported by Nbc say TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie pulled out of her scheduled co-hosting role at the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony after concerns related to her mother Nancy's possible abduction. On February 5, NBCUniversal announced longtime Olympic broadcaster Mary Carillo would serve as Guthrie's

Politics

U.S. and Iran Set for Talks in Oman

Nytimes reports that Iranian and U.S. officials will meet in Muscat, the capital of Oman, on Friday for their first face-to-face negotiations since the United States and Iran were at war last June, in an effort to avert another conflict. It is not clear whether the two sides agree

World

Expert says Nancy Guthrie likely 'stalked for some time' before kidnapping

In a report from Pagesix, former CIA member and FBI special agent Tracy Walder says Nancy Guthrie was likely "stalked for some time" before her kidnapping. Walder points to several clues: authorities found no DNA indicating a suspect in Guthrie's Arizona home, her doorbell camera disconnected

Culture

Readers’ favourite unsung museums and galleries in Europe

A report from Theguardian gathers reader recommendations for lesser-known museums and galleries across Europe. Highlights include the Female Artists of the Mougins Museum in Mougins, dedicated exclusively to female artists from Berthe Morisot to Frida Kahlo and Tracey Emin, and Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder (Our Lord in the

Tech

Are the Sonos Ace still worth it in 2026?

A report from Zdnet says the Sonos Ace will appeal most to Sonos fans who need a private TV-watching solution in their home. The headphones were released in mid-2024 and received a major software update for their first birthday that addressed the biggest early complaints. Zdnet highlights the Ace'

Culture

How to beat Jakotsu-baba in Nioh 3

Pcgamer reports Jakotsu-baba is the first major boss in Nioh 3, encountered at the end of the Hamamatsu Castle Crucible. The Crucible applies Life Corrosion, so any damage you take also reduces your maximum health, making the fight a strict test of caution and timing. Prepare by grabbing the Supreme

Crypto

Banks Could Eventually Offer Crypto Products, Says Bessent

Cointelegraph reports US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Senate Banking Committee that traditional banks and crypto may begin to offer similar products over time. “I think that can happen over time,” he said, adding that Treasury has been working with small and community banks to discuss how they can

Culture

How to change appearance in Nioh 3

Polygon says that at the beginning of Nioh 3 you can change your appearance via the character creator, adjusting gender, hairstyle, skin color and minute details like cheekbone width and undergarment color. To change your appearance later, go to the Eternal Rift and find the mirror upstairs in the northernmost

Politics

Late Night Finds Trump Out of Place at Prayer Breakfast

Nytimes reports that President Trump attended and spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast on Capitol Hill, where late-night hosts highlighted and mocked his remarks. Seth Meyers said the annual breakfast "is supposed to be a normal, nonpartisan event, but, of course, Donald Trump is incapable of being normal."

Tech

Rust naval update adds player-built boats, islands and AI overhaul

According to Gamesradar, Facepunch Studios unveiled a naval update for Rust that adds an ocean's worth of content, including player-made boats, city boats, floating content and more islands; the studio also notes the game is 50% off. Players can place a "boat building station deployable" to

Tech

Amazon Echo Dot Max $80 sale includes Alexa+ Early Access

Kotaku reports the Amazon Echo Dot Max is an extremely compact Alexa speaker that lets you better manage your smart home and enhances room audio capabilities compared to past Echo Dot speakers. Its larger, rounded design is covered in 3D-knit fabric and produces room-filling sound. Inside, the AZ3 chip supports

World

Man shot dead by NSW police after home invasion and stabbing in Tuncurry

Reporting by Theguardian says a man was shot dead by police after reportedly breaking into a home in Tuncurry on the New South Wales mid-north coast armed with a chainsaw and a knife and stabbing a woman. NSW police said officers from the Manning Great Lakes police district were called