Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicted at CES that humanoid robots will achieve human-level capabilities within the year. He argues they’ll create jobs to offset population decline, but not everyone is buying the optimistic timeline or the economic impact.
Lenovo showed off a wild concept gaming laptop at CES with a screen that physically expands. The Legion Pro Rollable can transform from a standard laptop into an ultrawide monitor on demand. It’s a fascinating glimpse at a possible future for portable, immersive gaming.
New data shows U.S. productivity is soaring, likely hitting its highest rate since 2020. This AI-fueled efficiency is creating a tricky puzzle for policymakers trying to manage inflation and employment.
A new AI tool called Recall is making waves by pulling structured insights from articles, PDFs, and videos. It organizes everything automatically and even acts as a notes app, filling gaps where rivals like NotebookLM fall short.
The XDA team’s best of CES 2026 is here, spotlighting major laptop redesigns and a strategic shift for Windows on Arm. The show sets the tone for a year where portability and AI efficiency take center stage.
Barclays has taken its first direct stake in a stablecoin-related company, investing in U.S. settlement platform Ubyx. The move is part of a broader push by major banks to explore “tokenised money” within regulations.
According to The Verge, power bank feature creep is out of control, with brands like EcoFlow and Anker adding superfluous large displays, proprietary connectors, and even Wi-Fi to justify high prices. The $270 EcoFlow Rapid Pro X Power Bank 27k is cited as a particularly bad offender, being too expe
Staar Surgical is terminating its merger agreement with Alcon after failing to secure enough shareholder votes. The deal’s collapse, opposed by the largest shareholder, sends Staar’s stock down over 12% and raises questions about its future as a standalone company.
The space industry’s long lead times are colliding with rapidly evolving global cybersecurity regulations. A satellite built today could be non-compliant by launch or mid-mission, forcing expensive fixes.
The tech industry is facing a severe talent shortage in data centers, with 10% of roles sitting empty. The solution isn’t more computer science grads—it’s hiring veterans, tradespeople, and high school graduates in communities that need the jobs most.
