MAGA's'Manifest Destiny' Coalition Has Arrived Warring factions of right-wing influencers and MAGA pundits can finally agree on something: American imperialism. For the past few months, some of the most influential figures in MAGA politics have been locked in bitter infighting . But with a new year comes new priorities, and the warring factions are reuniting around a new cause: a new era of American "manifest destiny." Major players, from influencers to politicians, have been arguing over the Trump administration's plans on issues like H-1B visas, Jeffrey Epstein document dumps, AI regulation, Israel's war with Hamas, and even white nationalist Nick Fuentes. But in recent weeks, these feuds have faded into background noise as the US raided Venezuela, arresting president Nicolás Maduro, and, more recently, as President Donald Trump publicly toys with invading Greenland and destroying NATO as we know it.

The 28th annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition includes a Fiddle-Henge, a modified bicycle wheel, and a'Demon Box.' Finalists this year include the Post-Digital Sax, described as a cyborg woodwind. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. No, not the Super Bowl or the Academy Awards--it's time to announce the finalists for the 28th annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition . From March 13-14, creators from around the world will assemble at Georgia Tech in Atlanta to demonstrate their unique, innovative, and frequently bizarre music-making contraptions . The top ten selections include entries from Australia, Poland, India, and the United Kingdom, but all of this year's instruments push the boundaries of musicality, performance, and artistry in new, unexpected ways.

PCWorld reports that ASUS ROG Ally users can now disable or remap Microsoft's Gaming Copilot feature through the latest Armoury Crate SE update. This change reflects widespread user resistance to Microsoft's aggressive push for AI features, Windows 11 migration, and in-OS advertising across their gaming devices. The update also includes BIOS fixes and improvements for standby mode and UI scaling, giving ROG Ally owners greater control over their handheld gaming experience. Microsoft's Copilot "AI" system isn't exactly a smash hit among its users . While the company has rebranded at least some of the features as enhancements for gaming, PC gamers don't seem to be taking to it any better.

By focusing on the economic opportunities and economic data, fears about AI investment can turn into smart business decisions. There are many paths AI evolution could take. On one end of the spectrum, AI is dismissed as a marginal fad, another bubble fueled by notoriety and misallocated capital. On the other end, it's cast as a dystopian force, destined to eliminate jobs on a large scale and destabilize economies. Markets oscillate between skepticism and the fear of missing out, while the technology itself evolves quickly and investment dollars flow at a rate not seen in decades. All the while, many of today's financial and economic thought leaders hold to the consensus that the financial landscape will stay the same as it has been for the last several years.

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This is the cutest USB-C charger in the world and it's only $17 right now The Ugreen Uno is so cute and convenient. Ever since I watched (what a great movie!), I've had a soft spot for cute robots. Is that why I adore this lovable Ugreen Uno charger block?

Why does chocolate turn white? No need to worry--some molecules just moved around. The white splotches on these pieces of chocolate are known as'chocolate bloom.' Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. A few years ago, a small baker from the West Coast had a problem. A day or so after baking chocolate chip cookies, the chocolate chips would develop an unpleasant white haze.

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. I spent two months with the Echo Dot Max after many years with the Echo Dot. Here's who should trade up, and who should stand pat. Built for Alexa+ and packed with smart features, the Amazon Echo Dot Max makes for a solid smart-home foundation, but that doesn't mean every Echo Dot owner should automatically move up to it. The first wave of "made for Alexa+" devices has arrived, and among them is Amazon's flagship Echo speaker--the Echo Dot Max, the successor to the earlier, fourth-generation Amazon Echo speaker.

No one can truly have it. The world is too interconnected for nations to go it alone. Governments plan to pour $1.3 trillion into AI infrastructure by 2030 to invest in "sovereign AI," with the premise being that countries should be in control of their own AI capabilities. The funds include financing for domestic data centers, locally trained models, independent supply chains, and national talent pipelines. This is a response to real shocks: covid-era supply chain breakdowns, rising geopolitical tensions, and the war in Ukraine. But the pursuit of absolute autonomy is running into reality.

Plus: why it's so hard to achieve AI sovereignty. At Davos this year Trump is dominating all the side conversations. There are lots of little jokes. The US president is due to speak here today, amid threats of seizing Greenland and fears that he's about to permanently fracture the NATO alliance. Read Mat's story to find out more . This subscriber-only story appeared first in The Debrief, Mat's weekly newsletter about the biggest stories in tech.

Could Ukraine hold a presidential election right now? Will Europe use frozen Russian assets to fund war? How can Ukraine rebuild China ties? 'Ukraine is running out of men, money and time' Envoys for United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have met at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, amid reports that the signing of a $800bn "prosperity plan" was postponed due to tensions over Greenland . Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday said Moscow would not comment on talks in Davos, but stressed the importance for Russia of receiving information on discussions between the US, European leaders and Ukraine.