The dominant world news story as of January 5, 2026, is the U.S. military operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, with President Trump declaring U.S. control over Venezuela and threatening further actions against regional leaders. This raid, launched late Friday […]
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Ars Technica Readers Raise Over $42,000 in Record-Breaking 2025 Charity Drive!
Ars Readers Give Big: Over $42,000 Raised in Our 2025 Charity Drive! Posted on January 5, 2026 by Ars Technica Staff Image: Ars Technica community coming together for good. What a way to close out 2025! Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Ars Technica […]
The best tech announced at CES 2026 so far
Ahead of the CES show floor officially opening on Tuesday, January 6th, many companies have already announced new tech, gadgets, concepts, and AI-powered upgrades that will be released over this year. Yesterday’s CES Unveiled event delivered even more announcements and reveals. If you’re already struggling […]
Ars readers gave over $42,000 in our 2025 Charity Drive
Ars’ total charity haul since 2007 now tops $585,000.
2026 Kitchen Trend: Modular Designs Dominate Amid Rising Renovation Costs
A Major 2026 Kitchen Trend Is Driven by Rising Costs In 2026, the dominant kitchen trend is flexible, modular, and multi-functional designs that prioritize cost-efficiency amid soaring renovation expenses, allowing homeowners to adapt spaces without full overhauls.[1][2][5] With average midrange remodels hitting $79,000 and upscale […]
Global Tensions and Glimpses of Hope: Jan 5, 2026 Headlines Unpacked
Good morning, or should I say good evening, depending on where you find yourself in the world. As we step into the early days of 2026, the global stage is already set ablaze with stories that intrigue and alarm. Imagine us in a quaint café, […]
U.S. Captures Venezuelan Leader Maduro, Sparks Global Debate Over International Law Violations – 1/5/2026, 12:25:11 PM
Based on the latest reports, the major global news developments include: Venezuela Regime Change U.S. military forces captured and removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday in an unprecedented military operation[1]. Maduro is now in custody on U.S. soil, where Attorney General Pam Bondi states […]
JBL expands open-ear lineup with new buds coming to the US in March
JBL has announced wide availability of three new open-style earbuds in early 2026. The JBL Sense Pro and Sense Lite join the original Sense, which came out in 2024. The new Sense Pro and Lite use JBL’s OpenSound technology, support Dual Connect and Fast Pair, […]
BYD Surpasses Tesla as Global EV Leader Amid Tesla’s 9% Sales Drop
Tesla’s Reign Ends: BYD Overtakes as Global EV Leader Amid Sales Decline The electric vehicle landscape has undergone a seismic shift. After a decade of dominance, Tesla has lost its crown as the world’s top EV maker to China’s BYD, marking a historic turning point […]
Keep your home warm with the Google Nest Learning Thermostat, now only $230
While everyone is paying attention to the cool new stuff being exhibited at CES at this very moment, there are some good deals to be had on devices that are already available but equally cool. For example, the 4th-gen Google Nest Learning Thermostat, which our […]