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Samsung to open CES 2026 with Sunday-night "First Look" livestream

Samsung will kick off CES 2026 with an early Sunday night presentation instead of its longtime midday Monday slot. The event streams live from the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas on Sunday, January 4 at 10 PM ET. Viewers can watch via the Samsung Newsroom, Samsung Electronics’ official YouTube channel,

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LG to unveil Gallery TV, a canvas-style art display, at CES 2026

LG will unveil a canvas-style art TV called the LG Gallery TV at CES 2026. The model will be offered in 55- and 65-inch sizes and features a flush-mount design with customizable magnetic frames. The Gallery TV uses a Mini LED panel, LG's Alpha 7 AI processor and

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Samsung upgrades Freestyle projector with brighter image and smarter features

Samsung has unveiled the Freestyle+, the latest version of its portable Freestyle projector line, building on features from previous models. The Freestyle+ doubles the brightness of its predecessor to 430 ISO lumens. It keeps the 180-degree rotating design for flexible placement and adds a built-in 360-degree speaker so external audio

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Top rice cookers for 2026: our picks from budget to high-end

A good rice cooker can simplify weeknight meals and produce consistent results across white, brown and long-grain rice. We tested several models to find the best options for small kitchens, families and serious rice cooks, focusing on taste, texture, ease of use and cleanup. Top pick: Cuckoo 6-cup Micom. Stylish

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Footage appears to show first moments of deadly Crans-Montana bar blaze

Footage shared on social media appears to show the first moments of a fire at the Le Constellation bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana. The video shows a man attempting to extinguish flames as music plays and other people record the scene on their phones. The blaze killed dozens

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ZDNET reviewer replaces Chrome with Puma Browser and finds local AI fast and useful

A ZDNET reviewer installed Puma Browser on a Pixel 9 Pro as a replacement for Google Chrome and found its local AI features surprisingly fast and practical. Puma Browser is a free mobile browser for Android and iOS that can run local large language models (LLMs). Available models include Qwen

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Samsung readies $199 Galaxy A17 5G and $250 Tab A11+ for January

Samsung will release two budget devices in the US next month: the Galaxy A17 5G, starting at $199 and available January 7, and the Galaxy Tab A11+, retailing for $250 and arriving January 8. The Galaxy A17 5G features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and uses the Exynos

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Lab tests favor LG G4 over refreshed G5 OLED despite brighter new panel

ZDNET experts ran hands‑on lab comparisons of LG's G4 and refreshed G5 OLED TVs to judge picture performance, features and real‑world value. Both models come in 55–97 inch sizes, support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and offer 120Hz panels with boosted refresh rates (G4 to

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OpenAI consolidates teams to push audio-first products and new voice model

OpenAI has combined multiple engineering, product and research teams over the past two months to overhaul its audio models as it prepares an audio-first personal device expected in about a year, The Information reports. The company’s next audio model, slated for early 2026, is said to aim for more

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Airloom to show compact loop-style wind towers at CES

Concerns about the energy demands of growing AI data centers have highlighted the need for more power options. Wind specialist Airloom is pitching a different approach ahead of its CES appearance. Instead of tall, conventional turbines, Airloom’s structures stand 20 to 30 meters high and use a loop of

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LG unveils AI-powered xboom speakers in will.i.am collaboration

LG has revealed four new xboom speakers ahead of CES 2026 as part of an ongoing collaboration with will.i.am, who is credited as an "experimental architect" on development, design and brand marketing. All models use AI to analyze audio and the listening space and automatically adjust

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New Jersey’s Blue Acres program has bought and cleared about 1,200 flood-prone homes

New Jersey’s Blue Acres program has acquired and demolished roughly 1,200 properties in flood-prone areas, using more than $234 million in federal and state funds to pay fair market value and return land to permanent open space. Started in 1995, the program is widely cited as a national

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Governments Deploy A.I. Chatbots in Schools as Educators and Experts Urge Caution

Governments and tech companies are rolling out generative A.I. tools and training in schools worldwide, with recent deals including Microsoft in the United Arab Emirates, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu in Kazakhstan and xAI’s Grok tutoring project in El Salvador. Proponents say chatbots can save teachers time, personalize learning

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Ars Technica’s top 10 vehicles driven in 2025

Ars Technica picked its 10 best vehicles driven and reviewed in 2025, a year the outlet describes as turbulent for the car industry as some makers slowed EV plans while charging infrastructure continued to improve. 10th — Lotus Emira V6: A traditional, Norfolk-built Lotus with a Toyota V6, manual gearbox and

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Top smart scales for 2026 and how to choose the right one

Smart scales can make tracking health easier by logging weight, body fat, muscle mass, water levels and syncing that data to your phone so you can see long-term trends. Different models target different users: some keep things simple and reliable, others pack many metrics and platform integrations, and high-end options

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Commodore 64 Ultimate Recreates Classic Machine for Dedicated Enthusiasts

The Commodore 64 Ultimate is a near‑faithful hardware recreation of the original Commodore 64, presented by the revived Commodore International as a product aimed squarely at enthusiasts and collectors. It reproduces the look, feel and many limitations of the 1982 home computer while adding a handful of modern conveniences

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Key U.S. Contests to Watch in the 2026 Midterm Cycle

The 2026 midterm elections are shaping up as a critical moment for both parties as they seek to consolidate gains or recover ground after a fraught presidential cycle. All 435 U.S. House seats and 33 Senate seats will be contested, and a series of high-profile gubernatorial and Senate races

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LG previews ultralight Gram Pro laptops including a 17-inch RTX model ahead of CES

LG has offered an early look at its 2026 Gram Pro laptop family ahead of the company’s full reveal at CES, including a model it describes as the "world’s lightest 17-inch RTX laptop." The lineup will include the Gram Pro 17 (17Z90UR) and Gram Pro 16

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Essential AI Terms and Concepts: A Practical Glossary for Today’s Technology Landscape

Artificial intelligence is expanding rapidly across products and industries. From search engines and content tools to autonomous systems and creative software, AI is now embedded in an array of commercial services. The technology’s reach has prompted major vendors to add AI features to their offerings, and independent research has

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Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Series 10: A Detailed Comparison of Changes and Continuities

Apple's Watch Series 11 replaces the Series 10, and at first glance the two models look very similar. The updates between the generations are incremental, focused on materials, cellular connectivity and battery-life claims, with many core components left unchanged. This article highlights the differences that matter for buyers

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Apple Reduces Vision Pro Production After Low Consumer Demand

Apple has cut production of its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset following weak consumer demand, according to market research groups and media reports. Sensor Tower figures, first reported by the Financial Times, indicate Apple dramatically reduced marketing for the Vision Pro by more than 95% last year. The steep drop in

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Berkeley researchers warn of catastrophic risks as AI advances

Across the bay from the heart of Silicon Valley, a small group of AI safety researchers working from an office tower in Berkeley is raising alarms about potentially catastrophic risks from advanced artificial intelligence systems. The researchers scrutinise cutting-edge models and probe their behaviour. They say they occupy a minority

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iPhone Air: Apple pares features to achieve an ultra‑thin, lightweight design

Apple’s iPhone Air is a study in reduction: the company has traded some hardware and runtime features to deliver one of the thinnest and lightest phones in its lineup. The result is a premium-feeling device that prioritises portability and style, while accepting compromises on battery life, camera versatility and

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A household round-up: the year’s most played and most notable games

As the year closed, a family-wide inventory assessed which video games occupied the most time and attention in one household. The review covers each family member’s favourites, personal awards and grievances, and broader notes about the industry and upcoming releases. The eldest daughter split her time between rhythm, open-world

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iPhone 17 Pro moves to aluminium unibody and stronger telephoto, but price climbs

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro marks one of the most visible design changes to the iPhone line in several years, replacing the previous titanium sides and all-glass rear with an aluminium unibody and a large full-width camera plateau. The redesign is accompanied by an increase in price. The 17 Pro