The most significant global story is the U.S. military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his subsequent appearance in U.S. federal court[1][2]. President Trump has stated that the United States is “in charge” of Venezuela and is vowing to temporarily “run” the country pending […]
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Our annual power ranking of US rocket companies has changes near the top and bottom
There are some fresh faces entering the rankings this year.
U.S. Captures Venezuelan Leader Nicolás Maduro, Sparks Global Reactions and Controversy – 1/4/2026, 8:28:30 PM
The top world news stories as of January 4, 2026, center on the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, escalating tensions in Iran amid protests, ongoing Israel-Hezbollah clashes, a deadly Russian strike in Ukraine, and a tragic fire in Switzerland.[1][2][3][5] Venezuela Crisis The U.S. […]
LG says its CLOiD home robot will be folding laundry and making breakfast at CES
LG teased that it would be showing off a new robot for a “zero labor home” at CES. We now have a bit more detail on what to expect. The company says that its CLOiD home robot can fetch milk from the fridge, put a […]
Shut the fridge door!
Samsung’s latest update to its Family Hub smart fridge line adds a feature I’ve always wanted – voice-activated door opening and closing. Using the device’s built-in Bixby voice control, you will soon be able to say “Shut the fridge door,” or “Open the door,” and […]
I just want to keep unfolding the Samsung Z Trifold
Holding the Z Trifold confirmed my suspicions: it’s a tablet with a phone attached. And after spending an hour folding and unfolding it, I’m pretty much ready to trade in the single-hinge foldable I’ve been carrying for the past couple of weeks. I used the […]
Aliro arrives – the smart lock standard is set to launch this year
The long-delayed smart lock standard Aliro is finally launching. The first specification, which standardizes NFC-based tap-to-unlock and UWB hands-free unlocking for smart locks, will arrive early this year, according to the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). “We’re delighted to share that Aliro, the CSA’s standardized credential […]
The new Ultraloq smart lock uses both your face and your palm to let you in
Xthings is rolling into CES with a bunch of new gear, including two new smart locks and a few smart security cameras. It’s definitely the Ultraloq Bolt Sense that’s the most intriguing of the bunch, however. It’s a relatively compact smart deadbolt that combines facial […]
Mammotion’s flagship robot lawnmower now uses lidar to map your yard
Mammotion is upgrading its flagship robotic lawnmower with its new lidar-equipped navigation system, allowing it to generate a live 3D map of your yard while it mows. The company revealed the Luba 3 AWD, which comes with lidar sensors that can scan “from the ground […]
You can charge the battery in Belkin’s new Switch 2 power case without opening it
Belkin has announced a new version of one of its first accessories for the Switch 2 at CES 2026. The Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2 carries forward the same 10,000mAh internal battery as the original, but it’s been redesigned so you don’t need […]