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Physical AI takes center stage at CES as wearables and robots converge

Physical AI emerged as a major theme at the Consumer Electronics Show, with companies including Nvidia and Qualcomm showcasing hardware and models aimed at letting machines perceive, reason and act in the real world. During Nvidia's keynote, CEO Jensen Huang said, "The ChatGPT moment for physical AI

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Netflix wins KPopDemonHunters.com domain in UDRP decision

Netflix has won the domain name KPopDemonHunters.com in a trademark dispute, according to Mashable. The domain had been held by an individual in Germany identified in the source as Sanchit Sood, and Domain Name Wire first reported Netflix's successful challenge. The dispute followed the runaway success of

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Hegseth says Pentagon to integrate Musk’s Grok into networks this month

On Monday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he plans to integrate Elon Musk’s AI tool, Grok, into Pentagon networks later this month during remarks at the SpaceX headquarters in Texas, the Guardian reported. Hegseth said the integration would place “the world’s leading AI models on every unclassified

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Checkpoint warns of modular Linux malware framework that targets cloud hosts

Researchers from Checkpoint have discovered a never-before-seen framework, referred to in its source code as VoidLink, that infects Linux machines with a wide assortment of modules. VoidLink features more than 30 modules that can be mixed and matched to provide stealth and tools for reconnaissance, privilege escalation, and lateral movement.

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Jeep Wagoneer S is the brand's first EV designed for U.S. buyers

The Jeep Wagoneer S is the brand’s first electric vehicle designed for American buyers, arriving into the highly competitive midsize SUV segment. It is not Jeep’s first electric model overall—Europe has been able to buy the subcompact Jeep Avenger, a model the source said will surely never

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Microsoft to cover full electricity costs for its AI data centers

Microsoft said in a blog post that it will ask utilities and public commissions to set rates high enough to cover the full electricity costs for its data centers, including infrastructure additions, and that it will not ask the public to pay those added costs, the post by Smith said.

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Nvidia’s Rubin chips could make Bittensor’s decentralized AI market viable

Beincrypto reports that Nvidia’s Rubin chips turn AI into low-cost, large-scale infrastructure, a shift that could increase demand for open intelligence markets such as Bittensor. Nvidia used CES 2026 to introduce Rubin, a rack-scale data-center platform that combines new GPUs, high-bandwidth HBM4 memory, custom CPUs and ultra-fast interconnects into

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Top AI models fall short when tasked with playing classic Pokémon

Time reports that live on Twitch three of the world’s smartest AI systems—GPT 5.2, Claude Opus 4.5, and Gemini 3 Pro—are attempting to beat classic Pokémon games but, by human standards, are slow, overconfident and often confused. The experiment began last February when an Anthropic

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Ohsnap begins shipping $150 Mcon magnetic phone controller after CES demo

Ohsnap is finally shipping its $150 Mcon controller after a year of tweaks, ZDNET's Kerry Wan wrote after trying the device at CES. The Bluetooth controller magnetically mounts an iPhone or Android to a top plate; plopping a phone onto the pad and flicking outward reveals an assembly

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ZDNET hands-on: Asus ZenBook Duo (2026) gains sturdier build, bigger battery

ZDNET's Prakhar Khanna tried Asus' updated ZenBook Duo at CES 2026 and reported meaningful design and battery improvements that make the dual-screen laptop an appealing option for work travel. The ZenBook Duo (2026) features two 14-inch OLED touchscreens at 2,880 x 1,800 (2.8K), a

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Roku Channel adds six new free channels, including sports and game shows

The Roku Channel has added six new free channels to its lineup, expanding the streaming options available on Roku devices. The channel is available for free on any Roku device and comes preinstalled on most. Three of the additions are dedicated to single shows: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,

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JBL Endurance 2 earbuds on Amazon for $49.95 — 44% off and record low

Amazon is selling the JBL Endurance 2 earbuds for $49.95, down from the list price of $89.95 — a 44% discount and a record-low price at Amazon, the article says. The earbuds are positioned as workout-focused, with a secure fit designed to stay in place during movement and waterproofing

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Statik Snap-n-Charge review: small magnetic power bank for cable-free top-ups

ZDNET reviewed the Statik Snap-n-Charge, a compact 3,200 mAh/16 Wh power bank that uses magnetic connector tips so users can top up devices without carrying cables. The review says the unit is designed for quick top-ups — roughly a 50% recharge for a smartphone or about three to four

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Lego Spring Festival Good Fortune set 42% off at Amazon

As of Jan. 13, the Lego Spring Festival Good Fortune set is on sale at Amazon for $52.60, down from the list price of $89.99 — a 42% discount that saves $37.39. The 1,021-piece build is designed to celebrate the Spring Festival and to be educational: its

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Roku Streaming Stick Plus vs Fire TV Stick 4K Plus: key differences and who they suit

ZDNET compared the Roku Streaming Stick Plus and the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, two popular TV streaming dongles that the outlet said are on sale right now. The comparison notes both devices support 4K output and 60 FPS, but list distinct specs: the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus

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Dreame L50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop reduced to $849.98 at Amazon

As of Jan. 13, Amazon has marked down the Dreame L50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop to $849.98, a $550.01 discount off its list price of $1,399.99, returning the model to its lowest-ever price at the retailer. The deal applies to the standard model; the white

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Neoteck TS20D pen multimeter offers full features for about $23

ZDNET reviewed the Neoteck TS20D 3‑in‑1 pen multimeter, which the outlet says is available now for $22.79 and aims to provide full multimeter functionality at a low price. According to ZDNET, the compact TS20D handles AC and DC voltages, resistance, diode testing, non‑contact voltage detection, capacitance,

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Salesforce unveils AI-powered Slackbot to answer questions and take actions

Salesforce unveiled a new Slackbot AI agent built into Slack, which the company said is now generally available. Salesforce also said the experience is rolling out to Business+ and Enterprise+ customers starting today. The company says Slackbot uses the context of conversations, files, channels and more to answer questions about

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Verizon offers free iPhone 17 Pro Max with new Unlimited Ultimate plan

Verizon is offering a free iPhone 17 Pro Max to new customers who sign up for its Unlimited Ultimate phone plan, according to ZDNET. The promotion applies only to the 256GB model of the 17 Pro Max. The phone includes features ZDNET highlights such as a 39-hour battery life, Super

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Best Apple Watches for iPhone users in 2026: SE 3, Series 11 and Ultra 3

The Guardian’s consumer technology coverage sets out the best Apple Watches to buy in 2026, highlighting the Apple Watch SE 3 as the best choice for most people, the Series 11 as the strongest mid-range option, and the Ultra 3 for the longest battery life. The piece notes the

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ZDNET reviewer finds tiny 'advanced electromagnetic' car de-icer ineffective

ZDNET's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes examined a small gadget marketed as an "advanced electromagnetic antifreeze snow removal device" and found it did not remove snow or prevent icing on a windshield. The product's packaging promises things like using "active electron interference" to stop water

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Lego debuts Star Wars Smart Play sets; preorders now available at Amazon

Lego has introduced Star Wars–themed Smart Play sets, announced at CES in Las Vegas, and the three builds are available for preorder at Amazon. The Lego Smart Play system adds interactive sounds, lights and behaviors to traditional builds using a single Smart Play brick. Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck

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Eric Migicovsky says Pebble reboot Core Devices is 'not a startup'

Eric Migicovsky, founder of Pebble, said his revived Pebble brand and new company, Core Devices, is "not a startup," speaking to TechCrunch on the sidelines of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. He said the team is small, there is no outside funding and inventory isn’t

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Bluetooth SIG at CES 2026: Bluetooth 6.2 released, Channel Sounding slow, Auracast rising

At CES 2026, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group and its team discussed the state of the technology, highlighting the publication of Bluetooth 6.2 and the differing adoption rates of new features such as Channel Sounding and Auracast. The Bluetooth SIG published Bluetooth 6.2, which includes features named Shorter

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Jackery unveils all‑weather Explorer 1500 Ultra, Solar Gazebo and Solar Mars Bot

Jackery used CES 2026 to unveil three new off-grid power products: the all‑weather Explorer 1500 Ultra portable power station, a Solar Gazebo designed as an independent outdoor living space, and the autonomous Solar Mars Bot. The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is a 1,536 Wh power station offering 1,