What’s next for AI in 2026
Chatbots will change the way we shop Imagine a world in which you have a personal shopper at your disposal 24-7—an expert who can instantly recommend a gift for even…
Today’s NYT Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 5 #1661
Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today’s Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports…
At CES 2026, Everything Is AI. What Matters Is How You Use It
“How useful is it actually, but also how good is the software?” Sag says. “Everybody’s going to have some kind of AI—AI earbuds, AI glasses. But if the software sucks,…
Kodiak taps Bosch to scale its self-driving truck tech
Self-driving trucks company Kodiak AI announced on Monday it is working with global automotive supplier Bosch to develop a system of hardware and software that can give standard big rigs…
Starlink offers free internet access in Venezuela following Maduro raid
SpaceX’s Starlink is offering customers in Venezuela free access to its internet service after the US captured the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro. According to CNBC, some areas of Caracas and…
LG Rolls Out Its W6 Wallpaper OLED TV With Ultra-High Brightness
LG has unveiled its latest wireless TV at CES 2026, the W6 Wallpaper TV, which is only 9mm (0.35 inches) thick and boasts big gains in both color and brightness. The…
Withings thinks of its latest smart scale as a ‘longevity station’
Withings is back at CES 2026 with another smart scale: the $599.95 Body Scan 2. This time, it’s got an even tighter focus on cardiovascular and metabolic health. The Body…
Flutterwave buys Nigeria’s Mono in rare African fintech exit
Africa’s largest fintech company, Flutterwave, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued between $25 million and $40 million, according to people familiar with the transaction.…
Unique speaker designs debut at CES 2026
In addition to its annual soundbar updates, Samsung debuted two new home speakers at CES 2026. The Music Studio 5 and 7 are Bluetooth and Wi-Fi units designed to blend…
Honor’s Audacious Robot Phone Is Real and I Just Got a First Glimpse
When Honor first announced its quirky Robot Phone back in October, I said I would have to see it and hold it to believe it’s real. Three months later, I’m…















