Fox News:

• Pritzker claims country under Trump worse than COVID pandemic where people died 'in droves'
• Virginia school safety director charged with DUI after winter storm
• 'Doomsday Clock' ticks closer to midnight over global threats, group says
• The best blackout curtains to block light, reduce drafts and help improve sleep
• Bari Weiss tells CBS News staff they're 'not producing a product that enough people want'
• Amanda Anisimova defends right to avoid 'clickbait' questions about US politics at Australian Open
• Miami star linebacker eyeing return for 8th season of college football: reports
• Trump hits the road to sell economic wins as Republicans brace for high-stakes midterm showdown

TechCrunch:

• TikTok joins Snap to settle social media addiction lawsuit
• Anthropic and OpenAI CEOs condemn ICE violence, praise Trump
• Google’s more affordable AI Plus plan rolls out to all markets, including the U.S.
• OpenAI launches Prism, a new AI workspace for scientists
• Amid Trump attacks and weaponized sanctions, Europeans look to rely less on US tech
• The price gap between Waymo and Uber is narrowing
• If you live in the UK, you probably won’t be able to visit Pornhub anymore
• TikTok says it’s still working to recover its U.S. infrastructure

Lifehacker:

• These Anker Wireless Earbuds Deliver Excellent Noise Cancellation for Under $60
• 10 Hacks Every Smart TV Owner Should Know
• Here's Where to Find Your Settlement From the Siri Lawsuit
• The AirPods I Wish I Owned Are $50 Off Right Now
• Meta Is Testing Paid Subscriptions for Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook
• The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold's Price Is Eye-Watering
• This Four-Pack of Eufy Security Cameras Is on Sale for $180
• What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: 'It Can Be Too Cold to Snow,' and Other Winter Myths

Engadget:

• Pornhub will become unavailable for many UK users as of February 2
• Apple and Google reportedly still offer dozens of AI ‘nudify’ apps
• Sonos introduces Amp Multi for complicated residential installs
• The French government is ditching Zoom and Microsoft Teams for a home-grown alternative
• TikTok settles to avoid major social media addiction lawsuit
• Amazon Go and Fresh stores are closing as Amazon focuses on grocery delivery and Whole Foods
• Google AI Plus is now available in the US for $8 a month
• OpenAI releases Prism, a Claude Code-like app for scientific research