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YouTube is tweaking its search filters to help users more effectively find the videos they’re looking for, without wading through irrelevant search results. The most notable change is a new Shorts video type option that lets users filter search results to only see short-form content. According to a recent post on YouTube’s support forum, the search filters now include a dedicated “Shorts” option in the Type menu, which narrows results to short-form portrait videos. YouTube has also updated the Sort By menu in a bid to improve overall utility. The Sort By menu has been renamed to “Prioritize,” and it…
Intersec 2026 announces new show features shaping the future of security, safety and fire protection
The launch of the new features will underscore the growing industry-wide shift towards greater professionalism, competence and accountability across fire protection and life safety Intersec 2026 takes place from 12-14 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre Captured by Lights In Motion Dubai, UAE: Organisers of Intersec 2026 have announced the launch of three significant new features which will be showcased when the event returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 12-14 January 2026. Reinforcing its position as the world’s leading platform for advancing security, safety and fire protection, the 27th edition of Intersec, which is held under the…
RTX 50 SUPER delayed talk is back, and it changes the math for anyone trying to time a GPU upgrade. Rumors from Gazlog say NVIDIA has postponed the GeForce RTX 5000 SUPER series indefinitely, even as current RTX 5000 cards stay scarce and expensive. None of this is confirmed by NVIDIA. But if the refresh really is on ice, ask yourself if you can live with today’s pricing and availability, or whether you should hold off longer. Some of the same chatter also claims the RTX 5000 series could remain the main lineup until the RTX 6000 series arrives in…
OpenAI introduced an Instant Checkout feature in ChatGPT last year, letting users browse and buy products without leaving the chat interface. Google soon followed with shoppable product listings in its Gemini app, and now Microsoft has announced a similar checkout experience for Copilot. According to Microsoft, Copilot Checkout lets users browse, compare, and buy products without leaving the chat screen. The company has partnered with Shopify, PayPal, and Stripe to enable the experience and promises a friction-free onboarding process for businesses that want to participate. The feature is rolling out in Copilot on the web in the US, and merchants…
Avowed is officially coming to PlayStation 5, and the Avowed PS5 release date is set for February 17, 2026. If you’ve been waiting to jump in on Sony’s console, pre-orders are already live on the PlayStation Store. The Standard Edition costs $49.99, while the Premium Edition is $59.99. The publisher also says those prices will match across other storefronts where Avowed is sold, so you shouldn’t have to chase different listings just to find the baseline cost. The initially Xbox exclusive game is a first-person fantasy RPG set in Eora. You play an envoy sent to investigate a spreading plague,…
Acer spent CES 2026 showing off monitors, laptops, and other hardware in Las Vegas. What it didn’t show was just as telling. There was no sign of the Nitro Blaze handheld gaming PCs it has teased for more than a year. If you’re waiting for the Acer Nitro Blaze handheld release date before you buy your next portable, you’re still stuck in limbo. Acer says the handheld category remains in its US plans, but the company hasn’t set local launch timing, and it’s prioritizing core products while tariff driven costs remain uncertain. Acer’s roadmap still has blanks Acer first signaled…
Fast charging tech has seen significant improvements over the past few years, with brands like OnePlus and Xiaomi pushing past the 100W mark on their flagship phones. Samsung, however, has taken a far more conservative route, sticking with 45W wired charging on its top-end Galaxy S series models for several years, even as competitors continue to raise the bar. Recent leaks suggest that Samsung may finally deliver a much-needed charging upgrade with the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, bumping wired charging speeds to 60W. The company is also rumored to introduce a new PPS charging solution, which could offer noticeably faster…
Ever since Disney bought 20th Century Fox, fans have been dying to see the X-Men appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After years of waiting, we will finally see these mutant heroes appear alongside the likes of Thor, Captain America, and the Fantastic Four in Avengers: Doomsday. The team’s big screen comeback has made this superhero blockbuster one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2026. Marvel finally gave audiences a glimpse at some of the X-Men in a teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday. In it, we see Professor X’s school dark, empty, and ruined, almost like a haunted house.…
If you have ever wished your handbag could change outfits as often as you do, CES 2026 has something that feels tailor-made for that exact problem. The Infinity handbag from French brand Peuty looks like a high-end leather purse at first glance, but hidden in plain sight is a high-resolution OLED screen that allows the bag to reinvent itself on demand. With just one tap, it can transition from understated black to a bold pattern or even a personal image, transforming a fashion accessory into something more expressive. A luxury bag that can reinvent itself The bag is made from…
Robots are getting better at seeing, hearing, and moving, but touch has always been the missing piece. At CES 2026, Ensuring Technology showcased a new kind of artificial skin that could finally give robots something close to human-like sensitivity, helping them feel the world instead of just bumping into it. The company’s latest tactile sensing tech is designed to help robots understand pressure, texture, and contact in ways that go beyond simple touch sensors. At the center of the announcement are two products called Tacta and HexSkin, both aimed at solving a long-standing problem in robotics. Humans rely heavily on…
