Never Lose Socks in the Wash Again With This Genius New Whirlpool FeatureIf you're a serial sock loser on laundry day, a new feature integrated into Whirlpool's latest washing machine, unveiled at KBIS 2026, aims to solve the age-old problem. Losing socks is so universal that people share sock-saving tips online. But those days of getting stuck with only a single sock in a pile of...

ChatGPT Has Almost 1 Billion Weekly Users, OpenAI SaysArtificial intelligence company OpenAI reports that ChatGPT, its AI chatbot, has more than 900 million weekly active users, up from 700 million in September. The company also says the service now has more than 50 million consumer subscribers. The number of weekly ChatGPT users has more than doubled since February 2025, when it had 400...

Who will succeed Khamenei? Who will succeed Khamenei? Iran's supreme leader is dead, but the regime endures. Iran scholar Mehrzad Boroujerdi walks through how the leadership succession could unfold.

Lego Smart Blocks Are Hitting Shelves. Here's How to Get YoursLego is diving into a new era of interactive play with Lego Smart Play. These smart blocks were first revealed at this year's CES. The Smart Play platform combines physical builds with digital reactions. Lego is starting with the Star Wars ecosystem. This way, you can really lean into your creativity and imagination to recreate...

NYT Connections is a fun word game from The New York Times that challenges players to find connections between different words. The goal is to discover the common themes or links that unite the words presented to you. It’s a great way to test your vocabulary and thinking skills while having a good time. To play, you’ll be given a set of words, and your task is to group them based on their...