The Verge Awards at CES 2026
Every January, the world of consumer electronics heads to Las Vegas to spend the first full week of the year in the desert presenting, prodding, and gawking at all the new gadgets and gear debu...
EU and UK eye investigations into X over Grok’s lack of safeguards
For the past two weeks, the platform X has experienced a flood of non-consensual AI-manipulated nude images generated by xAI’s Grok chatbot. These images target an alarming range of women, including...
Global memory chip shortage to drive up tech prices in 2026
A major shortage of memory chips is driving global prices to record heights, leading industry experts to forecast that hardware like laptops and smartphones will become significantly more expensive th...
Google transforms Gmail with AI Inbox and natural language search
Google has launched an AI Inbox for Gmail, AI Overviews in search, and a Proofread feature, alongside expanding access to other AI tools for all users. These updates aim to deliver personalized task o...
Disney+ to launch TikTok-style short-form video feed in the US
Disney announced at its Tech + Data Showcase event during CES 2026 that it will launch short-form video content on Disney+ in the U.S. this year to boost daily engagement by targeting younger users wh...
Microsoft Introduces Agentic AI Solutions for Retailers
Microsoft has announced several agentic artificial intelligence (AI) solutions designed for retailers.
These solutions power automation in functions such as merchandising, marketing, store ...
Pioneer Sphera is bringing Dolby Atmos in cars to the people
The Pioneer Sphera can be installed into a single-DIN space in your dash.
I fully believe that once someone hears Dolby Atmos music in their car, they won't want anything else. The sonic envelop...
