Tech Bytes: Netflix Football games break streaming records

Tech Bytes: Netflix sets records with Christmas NFL games

Netflix breaks streaming records with the double-hitter NFL games held on Christmas Day. BlueSky now has a trending topics feature, mimicking rival platforms Threads and X. LG is releasing a lamp that doubles as a grow lamp for plants.

Netflix scores on Christmas! Its first-ever pro football games set records for the “most streamed NFL games in U.S. history.” The total audience was nearly 65 million viewers. Beyoncé’s halftime performance had the peak audience, with 27 million live viewers.

Bluesky now has trending topics. The social media platform launched the feature on Christmas Day. It was a top request among users and puts Bluesky on par with rivals Threads and “X.” If what’s trending isn’t for you, the feature can be disabled in the settings.

LG’s new lamp will allow you to put some greenery in your scenery. The device doubles as an indoor garden, allowing up to 20 plants to experience the warmth of an adjustable grow light. The lamp will make its debut next month at the annual Consumer Electronics Show.