Transportation The appearances, absences, and trends we didn’t expect. The appearances, absences, and trends we didn’t expect. by Verge Staff Jan 7, 2026, 2:34 PM UTC There are some things you can reliably expect to see at the Consumer Electronics Show every year. Companies will announce big splashy TVs, there’s going to be a bunch… Continue reading What surprised us the most at CES 2026
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I played with the Lego Smart Brick
No AI — and smarter than I expected. by Sean Hollister Jan 7, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC Sean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. When The Lego Group announced that its biggest… Continue reading I played with the Lego Smart Brick
Jake Sullivan is furious that Trump destroyed his AI foreign policy
Biden’s national security adviser tried to stop Nvidia from selling high-end chips to China. In a wide-ranging interview with The Verge, Sullivan predicts the consequences of Trump reversing that policy. by Tina Nguyen Jan 6, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC Biden’s national security adviser tried to stop Nvidia from selling high-end chips to China. In a… Continue reading Jake Sullivan is furious that Trump destroyed his AI foreign policy
At CES, EVs take a backseat to robotaxis and AI
Transportation Autonomous Cars CES used to be a car show. Now its another stop on the AI hype train. CES used to be a car show. Now its another stop on the AI hype train. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 6, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of… Continue reading At CES, EVs take a backseat to robotaxis and AI
Wi-Fi 8 is appearing at CES before most of us have switched to Wi-Fi 7
AI spider routers are out, polyhedral dice routers are in. AI spider routers are out, polyhedral dice routers are in. by Stevie Bonifield Jan 6, 2026, 8:26 PM UTC Stevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming, and AI.… Continue reading Wi-Fi 8 is appearing at CES before most of us have switched to Wi-Fi 7
This RV will charge your electric truck after towing
Transportation Electric Cars The Evotrex-PG5 has a unified energy system that combines a 43 kWh LFP batgtery, 1.5 kW of solar, and an efficient on-board gas generator. The Evotrex-PG5 has a unified energy system that combines a 43 kWh LFP batgtery, 1.5 kW of solar, and an efficient on-board gas generator. by Andrew J. Hawkins… Continue reading This RV will charge your electric truck after towing
Grok is undressing children — can the law stop it?
Sexualized AI images violate consent and boundaries, but legal consequences can be elusive. by Hayden Field Jan 6, 2026, 8:08 PM UTC Sexualized AI images violate consent and boundaries, but legal consequences can be elusive. by Hayden Field Jan 6, 2026, 8:08 PM UTC Hayden Field is The Verge’s senior AI reporter. An AI beat… Continue reading Grok is undressing children — can the law stop it?
CES promises the robot butler, but delivers better Roombas instead
The do-it-all home robot won’t be here any time soon. The do-it-all home robot won’t be here any time soon. by Dominic Preston Jan 6, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. If you listen to… Continue reading CES promises the robot butler, but delivers better Roombas instead
The biggest Nvidia announcements at CES 2026
Vera Rubin, autonomous driving, and all the latest software updates for PC gamers. Vera Rubin, autonomous driving, and all the latest software updates for PC gamers. by Jess Weatherbed Jan 6, 2026, 7:30 PM UTC Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar,… Continue reading The biggest Nvidia announcements at CES 2026
This robot pool cleaner lifts itself out of the water to charge
A robotic arm lifts the Spino S1 Pro into a docking station on the side of your pool. A robotic arm lifts the Spino S1 Pro into a docking station on the side of your pool. by Emma Roth Jan 6, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming… Continue reading This robot pool cleaner lifts itself out of the water to charge