Day: January 3, 2026

Hot on the heels of new year’s celebrations, the annual Consumer Electronics Show will get underway in early January 2026. Once again, Las Vegas will host a sprawling sneak peek at the tech that will shape the industry throughout 2026. The Verge will be on […]

US military strikes Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a large-scale operation early on January 3, 2026. Explosions rocked Caracas around 2:00 AM local time, with at least seven blasts near La Carlota Airport, low-flying aircraft, smoke rising, and power outages in […]

The parking lot was packed. That’s the first Strange Thing. A little background. Just about every mall is struggling now, but the Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem, Pennsylvania is more or less comatose. As Defector’s Dan McQuade, a lifelong Pennsylvanian and mall fan, wrote in his […]

The Best (and Worst) Fitness Devices I Tested in 2025 As a fitness enthusiast who logged over 2,000 miles running, countless gym sessions, and endless sleep tracking in 2025, I put more than a dozen devices through the wringer. From budget bands to premium athlete-focused […]

US launches major military strike on Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. President Donald Trump confirmed the “large-scale strike” targeted military areas in Caracas, with multiple explosions reported; world leaders are reacting to the operation.[2][3][5][6] Deadly fire at Swiss resort leaves dozens missing, […]

These Are the Best Gadgets for Your Pet Right Now Having a furry, feathered, or scaly companion brings endless joy, but keeping them safe, fed, and entertained can be a challenge—especially in our busy lives. As of early 2026, pet tech has exploded with AI-powered […]

One of the fun parts of being a tech journalist for over a decade is that occasionally you get to watch a truly unique gadget go from concept to reality – and, eventually, into your living room. That’s the case with the Mui Board, a […]

Good morning, everyone, or good evening, depending on where you are in this vast, spinning world of ours. It’s Alvin here, your voice from Greenground, settling in with a warm cup of something strong to guide us through the stories shaping our day. Picture us […]

Top world news stories as of January 3, 2026, include severe weather across the US, a deadly fire in Switzerland, a thwarted terror plot, an earthquake in Mexico, escalating tensions in Iran with a US warning, and explosions in Venezuela. US Weather Disruptions Frigid Arctic […]