Samsung’s spherical Ballie robot may be rolling off into the sunset, less than a year after its retail launch was announced. The smart home robot has made an appearance at CES almost every year since it was first announced in 2020, but was notably absent […]
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Amazfit’s stylish budget tracker is nearly matching its best price to date
Amazfit might not have the name recognition of a company like Garmin or Fitbit, but its wearables consistently impress, with the Amazfit Active 2 being one of the best fitness trackers you can buy. And right now, it’s on sale for just $84.99 ($15 off) […]
Ikea is expanding its Matter support to two stylish lamps
After debuting 21 new Matter-compatible smart home devices last November, Ikea is expanding Matter support to some of its existing home furnishings starting with two upgraded lamps at CES 2026. The Varmblixt donut lamp is getting a small redesign to complement its new color-changing smart […]
Iran Warns of Preemptive Strike After U.S. Threats Amid Ongoing Protests – 1/7/2026, 12:25:12 PM
Top world news stories as of January 7, 2026: Iran’s army chief threatens preemptive attack following U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning that America would intervene if Tehran violently suppresses peaceful protesters. This comes amid ongoing protests over economic woes, now in their 11th day since […]
Here are the launches and landings we’re most excited about in 2026
A lot could happen in space next year, but let’s get real about what actually will.
The weirdest tech we’ve seen at CES 2026
There’s never a shortage of exciting and innovative tech at CES. A superthin TV and tri-folding phone are cool and all, but sometimes the weirdest gadgets are the ones that make us go “huh.” Luckily, there was plenty of wacky stuff on the show floor […]
Venezuelan Shockwaves: Unveiling Today’s Global Stories – Jan 7, 2026
Good morning, or good evening, depending on where you find yourself as you read this. I’m Alvin, your navigator through the whirlwind of the world’s headlines here on Greenground. And what a whirlwind it is today! From the steamy jungles of South America to the […]
New battery idea gets lots of power out of unusual sulfur chemistry
Rather than being used as a storage material, the sulfur gives up electrons.
Computer scientist Yann LeCun: “Intelligence really is about learning”
The AI pioneer talks about stepping down from Meta, limits of large language models.
Motorola Unveils Razr Fold: Book-Style Foldable Phone Set for Summer 2026 Launch
Motorola Reveals the Razr Fold: A Book-Style Foldable Launching This Summer Motorola has officially unveiled the Razr Fold, its first book-style foldable smartphone, at CES 2026, marking a bold entry into the premium foldables market with a summer 2026 launch planned.[1][2][3] This device shifts from […]