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This is the sharpest view ever seen of a black hole's dusty disk

January 20, 2026
The James Webb Space Telescope has delivered its clearest view yet of a supermassive black hole’s immediate surroundings, NASA announced Tuesday (Jan. 13). The snapshots show that the intense infrared glow in active galaxies comes not from powerful outflows, as long assumed, but from a dense disk of gas and dust feeding the black hole, NASA said in a statement. The findings come from James Webb…
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OnePlus’ Worst Phase Yet? OnePlus India GST Issue Collides With CEO Arrest Warrant in Taiwan

January 20, 2026
OnePlus is going through one of its most uncomfortable phases in recent years. The smartphone brand, long known in India for loyal fans and strong after-sales support, is now facing pressure on two very different fronts. The OnePlus India GST issue, involving a ₹93 crore demand linked to its green line display replacement policy, has surfaced just as the company is also dealing with serious…
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Well, there goes the metaverse!

January 20, 2026
Meta’s enormous bet on virtual reality ended last week, with the company reportedly laying off roughly 1,500 employees from its Reality Labs division – about 10% of the unit’s staff – and shutting down several VR game studios, according to The Wall Street Journal. It’s a huge reversal for a company that, just four years ago, staked its entire identity on the concept. Few are going to…
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Abbey Road's resident photographer on 12 years of persistence, silent shutters and the contest he never wanted to enter

January 20, 2026
As Abbey Road Studios’ photographer in residence, Sam Rockman spends his time shooting musicians in the world’s most famous recording studio. But his route to this hallowed role was neither direct nor speedy. Abbey Road is where The Beatles recorded most of their catalogue, where the zebra crossing became a pilgrimage site, and where everyone from Pink Floyd to Adele has worked. It’s a place…
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