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Grounded 2 gunpowder clumps: where to find them and what they do

Published Jan 28, 2026, Polygon explains where to find gunpowder clumps in Grounded 2 after the Toxic Tangle update: these rare resources come from buster-caps scattered around the park and require a tier-three Omni-Tool Axe to open. Gunpowder clumps are inside buster-caps, small white capsules set in brown plastic rings,

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RedMagic Astra review: 9-inch Android gaming tablet praised for performance

ZDNET's review says the RedMagic Astra gaming tablet is available now, starting at $700, and that it changed the reviewer's mind about gaming on Android. The review reports the Astra delivers unmatched performance for an Android tablet, with a Snapdragon 8 Elite CPU and a 9.

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ZDNET hails Dali IO-8 as best-sounding wireless headphones at $1,250

ZDNET reviewed the Dali IO-8 over-ear wireless headphones, which it says are available on Amazon for $1,250; the reviewer called them the best pair they have ever placed over their ears and the best-sounding wireless headphones they have experienced. The reviewer reported a standout listening experience without needing an

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OpenAI reportedly building bot-free social network requiring biometric proof

OpenAI is reportedly developing a bot-free social network that would require biometric proof of personhood, according to a Tuesday Forbes report cited by Cointelegraph. Sources told Forbes a small team of about 10 people has been building the platform, which has reportedly been in development since early 2025. Forbes’ sources

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Amazon Game Studios VP Christoph Hartmann leaves as studio pivots from AAA

Christoph Hartmann, a vice president at Amazon Game Studios, is leaving the company, according to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier. Hartmann co-founded 2K Games and served as that publisher’s president until he left in 2017. He joined Amazon in 2018 to lead a range of studios working on titles including

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ZDNET review: Dreo Smart Wall Heater warms targeted spaces for $130

ZDNET reviewed the Dreo Smart Wall Heater, a wall-mounted 1,500W unit sold for about $130 on Amazon, which the reviewer tested in their basement. The heater offers 120-degree vertical oscillation and a fin that can be paused only in three positions — pointing upward, straight out, or downward. It also

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Free Simple Wearable Report turns Oura Ring data into lab-style report

ZDNET's Nina Raemont tested Simple Wearable Report, a free web tool created by an Oura Ring user on the r/ouraring subreddit that converts Oura Ring data into a lab-style, scannable report and offers an option to upload that report to chatbots including Gemini, ChatGPT and Claude. The

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Leaked bug report reveals Google’s Aluminium OS merging Android and ChromeOS

A leaked Google bug report has revealed early details of Aluminium OS, the company’s planned merge of Android and ChromeOS, and the platform is expected to arrive sometime this year (2026), according to published reports. The bug report, originally spotted by 9to5Google after a Telegram tip from a user

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South Korea enacts ‘world-first’ AI law requiring watermarks and risk tests

South Korea has launched what is being billed as the most comprehensive set of AI laws anywhere in the world after an AI basic act took effect on Thursday last week, a move the government says is central to its bid to become a leading global AI power. The law

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Netflix secret codes unlock thousands more titles — here’s how to use them

Kerry Wan at ZDNET reports that Netflix hides a large catalog of shows and movies behind numeric category codes that let users access hidden subgenres via the Netflix website and some browser extensions. The article says Netflix’s algorithm-based menus limit what most viewers see, but resources such as Netflix-Codes

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Xreal 1S AR glasses drop to $449 on Amazon — $100 off, free delivery

Amazon is listing the Xreal 1S AR smart glasses for $449, down from $549 — a $100 discount — with free delivery, the outlet reports. This is the lowest price seen for the pair recently, and the offer is said to be temporary. The glasses can present a virtual screen up to

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Court documents show Meta warned of sexual interactions in AI companions

New internal documents revealed Jan. 28 as part of a lawsuit by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez say Meta leadership knew its AI companions could engage in inappropriate and sexual interactions but launched them without stronger controls, the filings state. The communications, exchanged between Meta safety teams and platform

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Elon Musk: Tesla will discontinue Model S and X, convert Fremont lines to Optimus

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call that Tesla will discontinue the Model S and Model X in the next quarter. “It’s time to basically bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge, because we’re

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Linux community drafts succession plan to replace Linus Torvalds

The core Linux kernel community has drafted a project‑continuity plan describing how it would replace Linus Torvalds as the top‑level maintainer if something happened to him or if he retired. The draft was written by longtime contributor Dan Williams and was discussed at the Linux Kernel Maintainer Summit

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LG UltraGear 27″ OLED gaming monitor 41% off — 0.03ms, 240Hz for $474

Right now the LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED gaming monitor is discounted by 41%, dropping from $800 to $474 on Amazon. The monitor uses a 27-inch QHD panel with a 2560 x 1440 resolution and supports a 240Hz refresh rate, a combination Kotaku says balances sharper visuals than 1080p with lower

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Meta forecasts $115 billion to $135 billion in 2026 A.I. spending

On Jan. 28, 2026, Meta said it set its capital expenditure forecast for 2026 at $115 billion to $135 billion, nearly twice the $72 billion the company spent last year, and said the increase was intended to bolster its position in the artificial intelligence race. Much of the projected spending

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CachyOS vs EndeavorOS: which Arch Linux spinoff makes Arch easier to use

ZDNET compares CachyOS and EndeavorOS, two Arch-based Linux distributions that aim to make Arch Linux easier to use; both are available to download and install for free. CachyOS is the newer project and emphasizes speed. ZDNET reports it as "lightning fast," using Btrfs by default with an installer

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Microsoft CFO Amy Hood spotlights OpenAI and Anthropic deals, Copilot SDK and Maia 200

Microsoft reported $81 billion in second-quarter revenue, and CFO Amy Hood sent an internal memo to staff after the results that was viewed by Business Insider. In the note, Hood called out recent AI-related moves including new chips, coding tools, and deals with OpenAI and Anthropic. Hood sends these emails

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Linux kernel gets continuity plan for when Linus Torvalds retires or is gone

The Linux Foundation now has a succession plan for the day Linux creator Linus Torvalds either retires or is no longer with us, an initiative that emerged from the Maintainers Summit held in December 2025 and has begun to be implemented. The plan is documented in a new process called

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Microsoft reports $81.3B revenue as profits jump 60% amid big A.I. spending

Microsoft said on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, that in its most recent quarter it had revenue of $81.3 billion and profits of $38.5 billion, up 60 percent from a year earlier; its shares fell more than 5 percent in after-hours trading. The company said it spent $37.5

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FF7 Remake Part 3 director says team will stick with Unreal Engine 4

The third part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy is already “playable” and is being polished by Square Enix, and director Naoki Hamaguchi told GameSpot (via VGC) the team will continue using Unreal Engine 4 for the final game. Hamaguchi said, “We’ve been using Unreal Engine 4, but

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Anker’s 13-in-1 Nano dock with detachable hub drops to $110 (27% off)

Anker’s 13-in-1 Nano laptop docking station with a removable hub is discounted 27% in a limited-time deal on Amazon, dropping from $150 to $110 and saving $40. The docking station’s standout feature is a quick-release removable hub on top that pops out like a game cartridge. That center

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Monster Hunter Wilds' latest PC patch appears to actually improve performance

A Steam-focused PC patch for Monster Hunter Wilds arrived last night and, according to player reports and PC Gamer testing, appears to have substantially improved performance. Capcom had announced a multi-patch performance plan, but earlier updates produced mixed results. This month's PC-specific follow-up promised additional graphics and CPU

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Nintendo eShop confirms Disney Afternoon Collection for Switch, adds missing SNES games

After an ESRB leak earlier this month, Nintendo's eShop has confirmed that Capcom's The Disney Afternoon Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and the eShop listing indicates it will include bonus games. The eShop entry lists Atari as the publisher — Atari is the

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French unions call three-day international strike at Ubisoft over restructuring

Five unions representing Ubisoft employees in France have called for a "massive international strike by all Ubisoft employees," urging a three-day walkout in February in response to the company’s recent restructuring, return-to-office mandate and layoffs. The overhaul announced last week cancels six games in development, including the