Spotify ventures into physical book sales, adds new audiobook features

Spotify users in the U.S. and the UK will soon be able to buy physical books in the app. There’s also a new tool that syncs physical books to audiobooks.

Sam Altman got exceptionally testy over Claude Super Bowl ads

He posted a novella-sized rant that devolved into to calling his rival “dishonest” and “authoritarian.”

Google’s subscriptions rise in Q4 as YouTube pulls $60B in yearly revenue

The company said it now has 325 million paying users across Google One and YouTube Premium, up from 300 million users three months earlier.

Netflix Says if the HBO Merger Makes It Too Expensive, You Can Always Cancel

During a hearing at the US Senate, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the company is working with the US government on guardrails against more price hikes.

I Didn’t Care for Dildos Until I Tried This One From Lelo

Even if you typically don’t like dildos, the Lelo Gigi 3 could be your ticket to sexual pleasure.

Hollywood Is Losing Audiences to AI Fatigue

Entertainment about or made with artificial intelligence has been missing the mark with viewers over the past year.

How iPhones Made a Surprising Comeback in China

Huawei’s and Xiaomi’s flagship devices are packed with impressive features, but Apple is dominating the Chinese smartphone market again—for now.

Brenna Huckaby Starter Pack: Paralympic Winter Games 2026

How this four-time Paralympic medalist controls her controllables under the spotlight.

How the Olympic Torchbearers Are Chosen

From world-class athletes to the stars of Heated Rivalry, torchbearers are selected for their inspiring stories. Here’s what to know about the people carrying the flame for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

What Is Thread? Matter’s Smart Home Network Protocol, Explained

Thread is a mesh networking protocol that connects low-power smart home gadgets, and it’s one of Matter’s underlying technologies.