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The Star Wars Lego Smart Play system packs multiple sensors in a smart brick that react to motion, sound and colors when paired with special tiles and mini figures. CNET's Bridget Carey shows us if the extra tech is worth it for silly fun.
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Renee Nicole Good sat idling in her car Wednesday, observing an ongoing ICE operation. The 37-year-old then attempted to drive away, reportedly at the instruction of one federal agent on scene. In response, another ICE officer shot her to death. It is possible that we still lack some significant context for Good’s killing. But her […] Read more ›
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Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest. Read more ›
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Zohran Mamdani earns $258,750 as New York City's mayor, putting him among the country's top-earning mayors. Read more ›
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The events that led to a federal officer in Minneapolis killing Renee Nicole Good have not been universally interpreted. On a visit to Texas on Wednesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described the incident as an “act of domestic terrorism.” She said Good was attacking ICE officers and that she “attempted to run them over […] Read more ›
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Trump said Thursday that he is instructing "representatives" to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, aiming to lower interest rates and monthly payments. Read more ›
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The sanctioned government narrative of the Minneapolis shooting diverts wildly from video footage of the incident shared online. Read more ›
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Online detectives are inaccurately claiming to have identified the federal agent who shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minnesota based on AI-manipulated images. Read more ›
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In a surprisingly user-friendly move, Bose has announced it will be open-sourcing the API documentation for its SoundTouch smart speakers, which were slated to lose official support on February 18th, as reported by Ars Technica. Bose has also moved that date back to May 6th, 2026. When cloud support ends, an update to the SoundTouch […] Read more ›
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Paris Judicial Court ordered Google to block additional pirate sports-streaming domains at the DNS level, rejecting Google's argument that enforcement should target upstream providers like Cloudflare first. "The blockade was requested by Canal+ and aims to stop pirate streams of Champions League games," notes TorrentFreak. From the report: Most recently, Google was compelled to take action following a complaint from French broadcaster Canal+ and its subsidiaries regarding Champions League piracy..... Read more ›
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The future, as it turns out, is intimate and sometimes a little bit uncomfortable. Read more ›
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Lenovo also showed off a new rollable laptop concept with a mini display on the back at CES. Read more ›
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Lambda, an upstart cloud provider that rents out Nvidia AI chips—and whose biggest customer was recently Nvidia itself—is trying to raise at least $350 million before a potential initial public offering this year, according to a person familiar with the discussions. Mubadala Capital, which manages money for the United Arab Emirates government and other investors, is in talks to lead the funding round, which is structured to sell stock to... Read more ›
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Twelve South’s new Valet wireless charger hides modern charging tech inside a premium leather catchall tray, turning an everyday charging pad into a design-forward tabletop accessory meant to stay on display. Read more ›
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I spent years hosting communal dinner parties. After moving back to New York, I learned how eating alone helped me reset and reconnect with myself. Read more ›
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Elon Musk’s chatbot has been used to generate thousands of sexualized images of adults and apparent minors. Apple and Google have removed other “nudify” apps—but continue to host X and Grok. Read more ›
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It would be deeply embarrassing if the law has to go into effect before X acts. Read more ›
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Prediction markets see low odds of a clear Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, a setup that has previously triggered short-term volatility in bitcoin, which then stabilized. Read more ›
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Microsoft is embedding full e-commerce checkout directly into Copilot chats, letting users buy products without ever visiting a retailer's website. "If checkout happens inside AI conversations, retailers risk losing direct customer relationships -- while platforms like Microsoft gain leverage," reports Axios. From the report: Microsoft unveiled new agentic AI tools for retailers at the NRF 2026 retail conference, including Copilot Checkout, which lets shoppers complete purchases inside Copilot without being Read more ›
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While wave upon wave of smartglasses and face-based wearables crash on the shores of CES, traditional glasses really haven’t changed much over the hundreds of years we’ve been using them. The last innovation, arguably, was progressive multifocals that blended near and farsighted lenses — and that was back in the 1950s. It makes sense that autofocusing glasses maker IXI thinks it’s time to modernize glasses. After recently announcing a 22-gram... Read more ›
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I also got a look at its Crystal Duo self-cleaning litter box and Eversweet Ultra water fountain. Read more ›
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The life-size sex robot uses conversational AI and memory to create a more personalized experience. Read more ›
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CES 2026 is here and the on-the-ground reporters from CNET are getting a first look. Read more ›
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The launch of LG's ClOiD, an AI-powered home robot designed to perform a slew of household chores, marks the first major consumer appliance brand to unveil such a dynamic home robot. Read more ›
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Earth's orbit is congested with satellites, making collisions and disruptions more and more likely. Read more ›
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At CES 2026, Clear Drop showcased its solution for homes and businesses to ensure that 100% of soft plastic waste is diverted from landfills. Read more ›
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See which teams are playing on Saturday, the full TV schedule for the final weekend of the regular season and the best ways to watch or stream any of the games. Read more ›
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This edition of the northern lights is brought to you by a pair of coronal mass ejections that erupted on New Year's Day. Read more ›
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Forget foldables, this might just be the most unconventional phone design I've seen in years. Read more ›
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The road from wild concept to household mainstay is long and fraught with many dead ends, but it often begins at CES. Read more ›
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