January 15, 2026
Verizon outage today: Verizon reveals how to fix ongoing issues, offers $20 credit
Verizon issues an apology following mass outage, offers $20 credit to affected customers to cover lost service time.On the morning after a day of massive, countrywide outages for Verizon customers, the telecom giant has offered an apology and a little bit of credit to address the loss of service. In
January 15, 2026
Verizon outage cause revealed
Verizon issues first statement about the cause of massive, countrywide outage.Verizon has confirmed that the extreme service outage was not caused by a cybersecurity breach but was some kind of software problem. Details are still being reported. "This was a software issue and we are conducting a ful
January 15, 2026
Stay prepared with $600 off the DJI Power 2000 Portable Power Station
As of Jan. 15, get $600 off the DJI Power 2000 Portable Power Station.SAVE $600: As of Jan. 15, get the DJI Power 2000 Portable Power Station for $699 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,299. That's a discount of 46% and the lowest price we've seen. Opens
January 15, 2026
Google increases Gemini usage limit. How it will work.
Google is giving Gemini subscribers new higher daily prompt limits.If you pay for the $19.99 per month Google AI Pro plan or the whopping $250 monthly fee for a Google AI Ultra subscription, your account just received a big upgrade.As noticed by 9to5Google, Google has announced that it is upgrading
January 15, 2026
Apple will refine Gemini for Siri use on its own, report says
More details have emerged surrounding the partnership between Apple and Google, set to build the new, smarter Siri.Apple — the world's number one smartphone maker — will retain a great deal of oversight on its Apple Intelligence-powered Siri upgrade, despite its headline-making deal with Google, acc
January 15, 2026
Samsungs 77-inch entry-level OLED 4K TV dropped an extra $100 since Monday
The Samsung 77-inch S85F OLED 4K TV is on sale for $1,497.99 at Amazon, which is more than half off its list price.SAVE $1,502: As of Jan. 15, the Samsung 77-inch S85F OLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $1,497.99. That's over $1,500 off its list price and matches its all-time low Black Friday price
January 15, 2026
Set off on your fitness journey with $24 off of a Renpho Smart Scale
As of Jan. 15, save $24 on a Renpho Smart Scale at Amazon.SAVE $24: As of Jan. 15, get the Renpho Smart Scale for $39.99, down from its usual price of $63.99. That's a discount of 38% and the lowest price we've seen. Opens in a new window
January 15, 2026
Done with Verizon? Here are the best new customer deals at Mint Mobile, AT&T, and T-Mobile
With Verizon's outages, you might be ready to switch mobile carriers. If so, here are the best deals to shop at Mint Mobile, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Best new customer mobile deals Mint Mobile Shop unlimited
January 15, 2026
The DJI Osmo Mobile 7 has never been this affordable — upgrade your content creation with this $30 savings
SAVE $30: The DJI Osmo Mobile 7 is on sale at Amazon for $59, down from the list price of $89. That's a 34% discount and a record-low price at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo Mobile 7
January 15, 2026
Apples iPhone 17e will get Dynamic Island, report claims
Apple's iPhone 17e, likely coming this spring, is getting a big display upgrade.Apple's iPhone 17e might be getting a big display upgrade. The original "e" iPhone — the iPhone 16e, which launched in February 2025 — was an affordable iPhone variant with a powerful chip, but with no MagSafe and a disp
January 15, 2026
Spotify is raising prices yet again. Heres how much and when.
Spotify is raising Premium prices once again.Spotify Premium is about to become more expensive. The company announced the change in a blog post Thursday, saying it's updating the price of Spotify Premium in the U.S., Estonia, and Latvia. And when Spotify updates prices, it's typically upwards. The c
January 15, 2026
The Samsung Odyssey G5 ultra-wide gaming monitor just dropped to under $300 at Amazon
TL;DR: The Samsung 34-inch Odyssey G5 ultra-wide gaming monitor is down to $279.99 at Amazon. This deal saves you $120 off its original $399.99 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 34-inch
January 15, 2026
Is the Coros Apex 4 battery life a competitive advantage for multi-day events?
Is the Coros Apex 4 battery life a competitive advantage in multi-day training? Features, price, and where to buy.If you're into long, multi-day sports events, a fitness tracker with a good battery life is essential. And we’re not talking about 11 hours in GPS mode before you’re reaching for the por
January 15, 2026
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus just got its first discount of the year — save $15
Get the best Fire Stick deal at Amazon. Save 30% on the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus at Amazon.SAVE $15: As of Jan. 15, the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Plus is on sale for $34.99 at Amazon. That's a 30% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window
January 15, 2026
The Kindle Scribe is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $140
Find the best Kindle Scribe deal at Amazon. Save 31% on the Kindle Scribe at Amazon.SAVE $140: As of Jan. 15, the Kindle Scribe is on sale for $309.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 31% on the list price. Opens in a new window Cred
January 15, 2026
The 7 best e-readers to buy: Testing Kindles, Kobos, iPads, and more
See the best e-readers we've tested, with options from Kindle, Kobo, and the tablet world. Grab an e-reader and hit your reading goals.So, what is the best e-reader for 2026? I'm regularly testing new e-readers (and tablets) and cycling through different models to stay up to date on the best options
January 15, 2026
Hondas solar-powered trailer is a perfect match for EV owners who love camping
Honda has announced a solar-powered camping trailer called the Base Station.Going camping? With an EV? We've got the perfect trailer for you. The only problem? It's still a prototype. Honda has just announced the Honda Base Station Prototype, a solar-powered camping trailer that ticks all the boxes
January 15, 2026
Make working with PDFs easier for life with this $30 app
TL;DR: Simplify your PDF process with this lifetime license to PDF Converter and Editor, on sale now for only $29.99 (reg. $99.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Acethinker PDF Converter & Editor: Lifetim
January 15, 2026
Quit subscriptions and pay $74.97 just once to access all your AI tools
Get lifetime access to 1min.AI's Advanced Business Plan for $74.97 and enjoy one platform for AI writing, images, research, and coding, sans the monthly fees.TL;DR: Lifetime access to 1min.AI’s Advanced Business Plan is now $74.97 through Jan. 31, giving you an all-in-one AI platform for writing, de
January 15, 2026
The 8 best tablets of 2026: I compared iPads, the Microsoft Surface Pro, and Amazon Fire
See how the new M5 iPad Pro compares to the best tablets from Samsung, Microsoft, and Amazon Fire.Whether you're looking for a kid-friendly tablet or a compact laptop replacement, there are plenty of excellent options out there. If you're not exactly sure which tablet you should buy, we've got one s
January 15, 2026
Verizon breaks silence on massive outage. Heres what they said.
In a statement, Verizon acknowledged that its customers were impacted by a major disruption on Wednesday afternoon.Updated on Jan. 14 at 11:35 p.m. ET : Verizon states that the outage has now been resolved, though hasn't yet shared any details on what caused it. If you're still having difficulty con
January 15, 2026
Verizon says network back up after massive outage
Verizon has announced that its mobile network is finally back up and running again, after an outage prevented users from making phone calls for over 10 hours on Wednesday. You should now be able to resuming using your phone as usual, though you may have to restart it first."The outage has been resol
January 15, 2026
Grok blocks X users from creating images of real people in ‘revealing clothing’
X and Grok are struggling to contain a scandal involving sexualized images of real people created by its AI.Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has announced a change in policy that purports to offer more protections against sexualized deepfakes, at least on X. The new policy comes as California launches an
January 15, 2026
Verizon outage may have impacted 911 calls
The Verizon network outage may have impacted 911 calls, with multiple emergency services warning that such calls may not connect.Verizon's network was down for much of Wednesday, the company eventually announcing that it had been restored at 10:20 p.m. ET / 7:20 p.m. PT. Thousands of users across th