Lego does tech again. Only this time, I think it might be on to something. I was sceptical about the new Smart Play line until I saw it in action and learned more about what’s inside. Read more in my latest column: The best thing about the Lego Smart Brick is also its biggest flaw.

The best retro gaming handheld? There are dozens of the things. Still, I had a crack at recommending a solid option for five different use cases over at Stuff. If you’re keen to have decades of gaming in your mitts, packed into a dedicated and affordable device, check out Best budget retro gaming handhelds in 2026 to emulate classic consoles and video games.

Apple forcing iOS 26 upgrades is not OK. I’m still swatting iOS 26 away from my main iPhone, because it’s so unfinished and broken. It’s so bad from a vestibular accessibility standpoint that I’m not sure I can safely use it. Read my Swipe/TapSmart column on why Apple should rethink.

The iPhone Fold is on the way. Here’s what I want from Apple’s first crack at this type of device. Again, this one’s for Swipe/TapSmart.

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Apple’s making App Store ads even worse. Reports say it’s A/B testing making them harder to differentiate from standard results. Elsewhere, it’s preparing to roll out more ads within search results. This is a disgrace, but then I’m not sure we should expect anything else from this iteration of Apple, which prizes the bottom line over everything. So much for Apple always being guided by its “commitment to privacy and a phenomenal customer experience”.

It’s The Muppet Show! For years and years, I’ve wondered why the original Muppet Show format wasn’t resurrected. Perhaps it was lightning in a bottle or just of its time. But Disney+ is giving it another shot, with a special that all reports suggest is a backdoor pilot. Here is the trailer.

January 24, 2026. Read more in: Weeknotes