Larry Page is shifting business assets and reportedly his own residence out of California. The move comes as organizers push a proposed 1.5% annual tax on billionaire assets for the 2026 ballot.
The Shine 2.0 is a compact, three-pound wind turbine designed for camping and off-grid power. It houses a 50W, 12,000mAh battery and can charge a smartphone in as little as 17 minutes, depending on wind.
Researchers at Washington State University have developed a novel robotic apple-picker made of soft, inflatable fabric. The arm takes about 25 seconds to pick one apple, a far cry from a human’s three-second pace, but its low cost and safety are key advantages. The team is now working to improve its
Google is preparing to roll out its redesigned Fitbit app experience to users who don’t pay for Premium. The catch? The headline AI-powered “Ask Coach” feature will probably remain exclusive to paying subscribers.
A group called Crimson Collective is claiming responsibility for a major breach at US internet provider Brightspeed. They allege they’ve stolen data on over one million customers and even disrupted their internet connectivity.
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.
The process for customizing the classic Tux penguin logo during Linux boot is getting a major simplification. New kernel patches ditch a complex graphics framework for a much simpler method, making it far more accessible for hobbyists and distro makers.
Qualcomm is in discussions with Samsung Electronics to manufacture its next-generation chips using a 2-nanometer process. This deal could be a huge boost for Samsung’s contract chipmaking division as it battles industry leader TSMC.
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
