The cultural works becoming public domain in 2026, from Betty Boop to Nancy Drew - NPR

The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use, share and remake starting on Jan. 1.

Asus could produce DDR5 RAM to ease memory shortage and keep laptop prices reasonable - Notebookcheck

With DDR5 RAM prices out of control, Asus may have a strategy that will benefit laptop buyers and gamers. A new report suggests that it will begin manufacturing DRAM as soon as 2026. Even with this development, Asus would struggle to open factories without th…

19 states sue to block Kennedy's plan to curb trans care - Axios

The lawsuit says Kennedy exceeded his legal authority.

How a Spanish virus brought Google to Málaga - TechCrunch

Spanish entrepreneur Bernardo Quintero, whose company is at the root of Google's Málaga cybersecurity hub, identified the author of the computer virus that influenced his career.

5 Things To Never Plug Into Your Chromebook's USB Ports - SlashGear

Your Chromebook's USB ports may be vulnerable to number of these items.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Has a New Rival Coming Early 2026 - ComicBook.com

This upcoming RPG is a sequel to a hit Dungeons & Dragons-inspired game and it may challenge Baldur's Gate 3 for the crown.

I don't like wireless charging, but there's one reason all my phones must have it - Android Authority

Struggling with unreliable USB-C ports? That's why wireless charging is my practical safeguard for smartphones.

Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote - NPR

Asfura won Honduras' presidential election, electoral authorities said Wednesday afternoon, ending a weeks-long count that has whittled away at the credibility of the nation's electoral system.

DIY E-Reader Folds Open Like A Book - Hackaday

There are plenty of lovely e-readers out on the market that come with an nice big e-paper display. There aren’t nearly as many that come with two. [Martin den Hoed] developed the Diptyx e-rea…

Nebraska man killed in McDonald’s drive-thru 'freak accident' - FOX 13 Tampa Bay

A 69-year-old man died after being pinned between his vehicle and a building in the drive-thru lane of a McDonald’s, according to authorities.

The Salt Path and 2025's most scandalous books - BBC

In 2025, personal stories proved popular and powerful – but several controversies raised questions about the future of the memoir genre.

Gemini will let you keep working in other apps as it processes your request - Android Authority

You should soon be able to resume using an app after activating Gemini, without having to start over with Gemini from scratch.

Bank employee accused of stealing more than $500,000 from woman with disabilities, South Florida officials say - CBS News

Mario Martinez allegedly exploited a longtime customer after she received an inheritance, opening unauthorized joint accounts and siphoning funds, according to Miami-Dade investigators.

Exclusive: This is Lenovo's ThinkPad lineup for 2026, including ThinkBook Plus with rotatable display and ThinkCentre X AIO - Windows Latest

Lenovo’s ThinkPad lineup for CES 2026 includes a Rollable concept, Auto Twist, Aura Editions, new Intel CPUs, and refined flagships.

Sony WF-1000XM6 rears its head as launch information surfaces in new leak - Notebookcheck

The long-awaited Sony WF-1000XM6 has reappeared before the end of the year in a new leak. This time, a retailer has hinted at availability and launch colour options ahead of schedule.

London woman arrested at Miami airport with 130 pounds of marijuana hidden in suitcases, authorities say - CBS News

Authorities say the passenger was stopped during an outbound inspection, during which officers found 60 vacuum-sealed bundles and two hidden AirTags inside her luggage.