Here are the main world news developments as of this morning: 1. Venezuela & U.S. military escalation – The U.S. military is preparing land strikes against drug cartel facilities in Venezuela, following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro in a recent U.S. operation.[3] – Venezuela’s […]
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All the tech trends we saw at CES 2026
CES is a lot — a deluge of consumer tech surrounded by lots of bad carpeting. The Verge’s on-the-ground team of super nerds covered so many new products and technologies that it’s understandable if it was all a little overwhelming. That’s why we’ve gathered up a collection […]
Most dubious uses of AI at CES 2026
You can’t shake a stick without hitting an AI gadget at CES this year, with artificial smarts now embedded in just about every wearable, screen, and appliance across the show floor, not to mention the armies of AI companions, toys, and robots. But those are […]
Disney+ Unveils TikTok-Style Vertical Video Feed, Aiming to Transform Mobile Streaming Experience
Disney+ is officially jumping into the short‑form video game this year – and that could change how you use the app on your phone. At its Tech + Data Showcase event at CES 2026, Disney announced that short‑form, vertical videos are coming to Disney+ in […]
Xbox’s Towerborne is switching from a free-to-play game to a paid one
Towerborne, a side-scrolling action RPG published by Xbox Game Studios that has been available in early access, will officially launch on February 26th. But instead of launching as a free-to-play, always-on online game as originally planned, Towerborne is instead going to be a paid game […]
NASA orders “controlled medical evacuation” from the International Space Station
“The crew is highly trained, and they came to the aid of their colleague right away.”
U.S. Airstrikes Overthrow Maduro Amid Escalating Global Tensions – 1/8/2026, 8:28:43 PM
Here are some of the major world news developments as of today: 1. U.S. airstrikes and political upheaval in Venezuela – The death toll from recent U.S. airstrikes on Caracas has risen to about 100 people, including Venezuelan and Cuban personnel.[1][2][4] – Venezuela’s interior ministry […]
RFK Jr.’s dietary guidelines: Beef tallow is in, but no booze for breakfast
Old-school food pyramid returns, but jumbled and upside-down, like a funnel.
Pioneer Sphera is bringing Dolby Atmos in cars to the people
I fully believe that once someone hears Dolby Atmos music in their car, they won’t want anything else. The sonic envelopment turns your car cabin into an immersive, engaging experience. Every time I hear a demo – be it in a Rivian, Cadillac, or Mercedes […]
Michigan man learns the hard way that “catch a cheater” spyware apps aren’t legal
Spying doesn’t become legal just because “cheaters” are the targets.