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Mac RumorsJan 16, 2026
iPhone Fold and iPhone 18 Pro Models Set to Debut A20 Pro Chip
Apple's foldable iPhone will share the same next-generation A20 Pro chip as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models when it debuts this September, according to industry analyst Jeff Pu.


EngadgetJan 16, 2026
The latest Legend of Zelda Lego set pays tribute to Ocarina of Time's final battle
We already knew something Ocarina of Time-related was coming from Nintendo and Lego in 2026, and now we know exactly what that set will look like. Weighing in at a surprisingly modest 1,003 pieces, the typically word salad-y

SlashDotJan 16, 2026
Verizon Offers $20 Credit After Nationwide Outage Stranded Users in SOS Mode For Hours


Wired NewsJan 16, 2026
Altra Promo Codes: Get 10% Off Plus Free Shipping
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.

Mac RumorsJan 16, 2026
ChatGPT Introduces Lower-Priced Subscription Tier, Ads Coming Soon
OpenAI today announced that its lower-priced ChatGPT Go subscription tier is now available worldwide, with U.S. pricing set at $8 per month.


EngadgetJan 16, 2026
TikTok sued by former workers over alleged union-busting
You know things are messed up when a Big Tech company fights accusations of union-busting by insisting it was only AI layoffs. That's where things stand after a group of fired TikTok moderators in the UK filed a legal claim with an employment tribunal. The Guardian reported on Friday that around 400 TikTok content moderators who were unionizing were laid off before Christmas.

The workers were sacked a week before a vote was scheduled to establish a collective bargaining unit. The moderators said they wanted better protection against the personal toll of processing traumatic content at a high speed. They accused TikTok of unfair dismissal and violating UK trade union laws.

"Content moderators have the most dangerous job on the internet," John Chadfield, the national officer for tech workers at the Communication Workers Union (CWU), said in a statement to The Guardian. "They are exposed to the child sex abuse material, executions, war and drug use. Their job is to make sure this content doesn't reach TikTok's 30 million monthly users. It is high pressure and low paid. They wanted input into their workflows and more say over how they kept the platform safe. They said they were being asked to do too much with too few resources."

TikTok denied that the firings were union-busting, calling the accusations "baseless." Instead, the company claimed the layoffs were part of a restructuring plan amid its adoption of AI for content moderation. The company said 91 percent of transgressive content is now removed automatically.

The company first announced a restructuring exercise in August, just as hundre


EngadgetJan 16, 2026
The best midrange smartphone for 2026
Gone are the days in which you needed to spend a fortune to get a good smartphone. In 2026, features once exclusive to high-end smartphones - big batteries, multi-camera arrays, high refresh rate OLED displays and more - have made their way down to more affordable models. Yes, you'll still need to buy a flagship smartphone to get the best camera or fastest processor, but you don't have to make nearly as many compromises as you once did if you have a strict budget to adhere to when you go shopping for your next smartphone. If you have less than $600 to spend, let us help you figure out what features to prioritize when trying to find the best midrange smartphone.

Table of contents Best midrange phones in 2026

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Best midrange phones for 2026





Mac RumorsJan 15, 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features
While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for another eight months, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices.


Mac RumorsJan 15, 2026
New Studio Display or Pro Display XDR Spotted in Regulatory Database
An unreleased Apple display with the model number A3350 surfaced in a Chinese regulatory database today, according to a filing viewed by MacRumors.


CNET Most Popular ProductsJan 15, 2026
If the Verizon Outage Left Your iPhone Stuck in SOS Mode, Here's How to Fix It
Even when you're in an area with good cellular coverage, your iPhone status might read SOS. Here's what to know.
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