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CES 2026 preview: a reality check for AI everywhere
This week, office workers around the world dread the return to the office, repeating the mantra: "new year, new me." But it's also the week when over 140,000 attendees and 4,500 exhibitors will take 25,000+ steps a day across 2.6 million square feet at CES 2026.
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Humanoid robots could turn into deadly weapons, researchers warn
Humanoid robots can be easily compromised and turned into weapons through vulnerabilities in their artificial intelligence (AI) control systems, raising concerns about the safety of rapidly advancing robots.
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Microsoft kills Windows operating system activation by phone option
Microsoft has quietly killed an offline option to activate Windows 10 and 11: phone activation.
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Forget self-driving cars, it’s time for flying taxis, says the UAE and China
The new year is bringing new travelling options, making trips much shorter. A 37-kilometer trip in 10 minutes instead of 45? It’s already been tested out.
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Booze from home: Survey links WFH to increased drinking
Drinking alone appears to be on the rise, and remote work may partly be to blame, a survey finds
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Developer’s “insights” into where food delivery app fees go is actually an AI-powered scam
A Redditor has claimed that extra fees, which customers believe are intended as a tip for food delivery workers, actually go to the company. While the post caused a debate about the ethics of food delivery companies, the “proof” appears to be fabricated.
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Neuralink moves toward mass brain implants in 2026, Musk says
Neuralink plans 'high-volume' brain implant production by 2026, Musk says
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Tesla owner travels across US in self-driving mode
One man has seemingly made history by being the first person in the world to complete a fully autonomous coast-to-coast drive in the US, and Elon Musk is thrilled.
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The longest night: Y2K, the millennium bug, and the lessons we’ll carry into 2026
As December 31st, 1999, was ticking away its last minutes, some engineers practically glued themselves to monitors. By then, everyone had heard of the rumour – once midnight struck, the unrolling scenario would be far more grim than Cinderella losing her shoe.
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Meta-rape? Virtual reality shows men what catcalling feels like
Men using female avatars in virtual reality (VR) experienced feelings of fear and disgust after encountering catcalling from male avatars.
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It’s not December without Excel sheet anxiety. Are you the only one?
It’s the end of the year, and the moment of truth has arrived. All our achievements, failures, and goals come down to a few Excel sheets, which, in the corporate world, sum us up as professionals.
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China orders chipmakers to use 50% domestic equipment, pressuring US toolmakers
China is requiring chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically made equipment for adding new capacity, three people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing pushes to build a self-sufficient semiconductor supply chain.
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China says no to Tesla-like door handles
A once-popular design choice introduced by Tesla is now viewed as a safety flaw in electric vehicles. That’s why China wants it gone by 2027.
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Unitree G1 kicks a human trainer where it hurts, but is the viral groin kick real?
A robot trainer received an unfortunate blow after a motion delay led to the robot kicking him in his crown jewels.
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Apple has been exposing users' porn habits for years
Apple continues to prove that in some ways, it’s way behind other phone makers. Users have encountered troubling and embarrassing issues with the iPhone’s interface for years.
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Faster than a Formula 1 car: How fast is the world’s fastest drone?
This drone is faster but so much cheaper than a racecar.
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Humanoid robot captures the awkwardness of this Christmas classic
A robotics company has just captured the spirit of Christmas, and it's as awkward as you might expect.
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The internet isn’t as toxic as a loud minority makes it seem, study finds
A small but vocal group of online users generates most conflicts and misinformation, leading Americans to assume the worst about one another.
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Russia may be developing weapon to target Elon Musk’s Starlink
Western intelligence agencies believe that Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon that would specifically target Elon Musk’s Starlink.
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Waymo robotaxi “lost” its way during San Francisco blackout
Waymo robotaxi’s passengers became victims of the power outage that affected San Francisco, California.
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