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Amazon plans to open a 229,000-square-foot store in suburban Chicago selling groceries, general merchandise, and prepared foods to compete with Walmart and Target. The company seeks construction approval for this "new concept" store.
Craigslist attracts 105 million monthly users with its algorithm-free, anonymous platform that prioritizes genuine connections over profit. This simple, privacy-focused site facilitates jobs and services without tracking users.
Elon Musk promised to open-source X's algorithm within seven days, revealing how posts appear in feeds. However, his previous open-source efforts remain outdated and uncommitted.
Twenty million dollars per episode. That's what some estimate Paramount is spending on Starfleet Academy, the new Star Trek series that could determine the entire franchise's future. Premiering January 15, this academy-set show...
CES 2026 showcased several breakthrough gaming monitors featuring advanced OLED technology and record-breaking refresh rates. LG's UltraGear GX7 leads with new RGB Tandem 2.0 OLED tech offering dual modes of 540Hz at QHD or 720Hz...
AI data centers are causing RAM and SSD shortages, forcing PC makers to raise prices and stockpile memory. This shift from consumer to AI infrastructure threatens PC gaming and business upgrades.
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IXI has developed prototype autofocusing glasses that automatically adjust between distance and reading prescriptions using liquid crystal lenses and cameraless eye tracking technology. The lightweight frames use infrared LEDs...
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his wife are funding the Lazuli Space Observatory, which could become the largest privately funded space telescope in history. The telescope features a 3.1-meter mirror making it bigger than...
Bose initially planned to end cloud support for its SoundTouch smart speakers in February, effectively turning them into basic speakers without smart features. Following customer backlash, the company extended the shutdown date...
YouTube added filters to exclude Shorts from search results and renamed "Sort By" to "Prioritize." The platform also removed last-hour upload and rating filters.
Oculus creator Palmer Luckey and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian argued at CES that vintage technology designs are superior to modern ones, claiming older products had better aesthetics and intentionality that today's tech...
Clicks Technology has unveiled the $499 Communicator, a BlackBerry-inspired Android smartphone featuring a physical keyboard and messaging-focused interface that runs Android 16. The device includes premium specs like a 4.03-inch...
Blizzard is developing a new third-person StarCraft shooter led by former Far Cry executive Dan Hay, marking the studio's third attempt to transform its sci-fi strategy franchise into a shooter game. The project is expected to be...
Waymo is expanding its autonomous ride service across more U.S. cities by adding the new Waymo Ojai electric van to its existing fleet of Jaguar I-Paces. Built by Chinese automaker Zeekr with 13 cameras, six radar sensors, and...
At CES 2026, laptop makers showcased thin, lightweight designs with better battery life. Dell revived its XPS brand with new 14 and 16 models using Intel's Core Ultra 300 processors.
Recent iPhone Fold leaks suggest Apple's foldable device will feature an unusually short and wide design when closed, unfolding into what's essentially an iPad mini rather than resembling traditional foldable phones from Samsung...
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his wife are privately funding four revolutionary telescopes, including Lazuli, a space-based observatory with a 3.1-meter mirror that will launch by 2028 to provide a more modern replacement...
Microsoft may reveal its first OEM Xbox PC in 2026, featuring a PC-console hybrid with Xbox's full-screen Windows interface. The announcement could happen this year despite poor Xbox console sales.
OlloBot, a new home companion robot showcased at CES 2026, features a distinctive furry telescoping neck that extends two feet and a tablet face displaying expressions and messages. The ET-like cyber pet develops personalities...
A small robot methodically picks up dirty clothes from a couch, rolls to a washing machine, opens the door with its articulated arms, and deposits each item inside — all while tech reporters watch in fascination at CES 2026. This...
Scientists from the Leonardo da Vinci DNA Project extracted DNA from a red chalk drawing called "Holy Child" and other Renaissance artifacts potentially handled by da Vinci. They discovered Y chromosome sequences matching a...
DuckDuckGo Browser for Windows has entered public beta, offering comprehensive privacy protections enabled by default. The browser blocks third-party trackers before they load, uses 60% less data than Chrome, and includes unique...
Boston Dynamics announced at CES 2026 that its Atlas humanoid robot is finally entering production after years of development and testing. The enterprise-ready Atlas can lift 110 pounds, reach 7.5 feet, and operate autonomously...
Samsung Display unveiled AI OLED music devices at CES 2026, including a cassette with dual 1.5-inch screens and a turntable with a 13.4-inch touchscreen replacing physical records.