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January 21, 2026
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Artificial intelligence
 
Alexa+ being demoed
Alexa+ isn't getting on well with everyone (Future)
Alexa+ has started getting sassy with users
The AI uprising might not be too far off: the next-gen Alexa+ assistant from Amazon has been getting sassy with one user, after turning on a smart light without being asked.
 
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iPhone
 
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Struggling with battery life on your iPhone? (Future)
5 settings that can do wonders for iPhone battery life
You don't have to put up with poor iPhone battery life iPhone – make these simple tweaks to your settings and you should find you're recharging it a lot less frequently.
 
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Streaming
 
Netflix on a mobile phone
The Netflix app will be changing again this year (XanderSt / Shutterstock)
Get ready for more vertical video in the Netflix app
Netflix has been sharing its plans for the streaming service's mobile apps across the rest of 2026 – and it seems that a lot more vertical video is about to be coming for our eyeballs.
 
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TV & audio
 
The Sony LinkBuds Clip
Will the Sony LinkBuds Clip be a hit? (Future)
Sony's first clip-on open earbuds have arrived
The Sony LinkBuds Clip earbuds are official, and they're yours for $229 / £180 – and we've already spent some time testing them, so check out our first impressions.
 
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Wearables
 
The Garmin Tactix 8 Cerakote Edition
Meet the new Garmin Tactix 8 Cerakote Edition (Garmin)
Garmin's latest watch offers 'long-lasting durability'
Garmin's newest smartwatch is a Cerakote ceramic-coated version of the Tactix 8 – and according to Garmin, that baked-in coating makes it a super-durable wearable.
 
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