Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Google’s Gemini will power Apple’s Siri on the backend. The goal is to drive a more advanced and personalized Siri. However, Siri still needs to be more reliable and less prone to errors. With pressure on Apple to finally… Continue reading Can Google save Apple AI? Gemini to power a new, personalized Siri
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These 8 audio products at CES 2026 were so impressive, I had to listen twice
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. CES 2026 is in full swing, and the electronics show has unveiled an exciting array of audio products, ranging from headphones that fold into a Bluetooth speaker to open-ear earbuds with noise reduction, gaming headphones that can read your mind, and soundbars equipped with the… Continue reading These 8 audio products at CES 2026 were so impressive, I had to listen twice
New York wants to regulate Roblox
Gov. Kathy Hochul made new requirements meant to protect kids online a centerpiece of her plan for state policy. Gov. Kathy Hochul made new requirements meant to protect kids online a centerpiece of her plan for state policy. by Lauren Feiner Jan 12, 2026, 7:24 PM UTC Lauren Feiner is a senior policy reporter at… Continue reading New York wants to regulate Roblox
Tech Startup Hiring Desperate Unemployed People to Teach AI to Do Their Old Jobs
Getty / Futurism Economic uncertainty is continuing to have devastating effects on the availability of jobs. Last year, the US labor market reeled from slowing wages, layoffs, and a notable lack of hiring, leading to the highest unemployment rate in the country in four years toward the end of 2025. And while debate swirls about… Continue reading Tech Startup Hiring Desperate Unemployed People to Teach AI to Do Their Old Jobs
Golden Globes Constantly Begs Viewers to Place Polymarket Bets
Despite an economy that’s booming on paper, economists are warning that the middle class is being squeezed as new jobs aren’t materializing fast enough to make up for the ones we’re losing. It’s a grim economic outlook for those who are already struggling to make ends meet. At the same time, sports betting is taking… Continue reading Golden Globes Constantly Begs Viewers to Place Polymarket Bets
MacKenzie Scott Donates $45 Million to the Trevor Project
On Monday, billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that serves LGBTQ+ youth. The large gift comes just months after the Trump administration shut down counseling services for queer youth through the federally-funded 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, for which the The Trevor Project administered services. In a blog… Continue reading MacKenzie Scott Donates $45 Million to the Trevor Project
Best Travel Cameras (2026), Tested and Reviewed
If I were buying a camera today, this is the body I would get, travel or otherwise. The A7C R is one of the smallest full-frame, interchangeable-lens cameras on the market. This is why it’s our top pick for travelers in our guide to the Best Mirrorless Cameras. The 61-MP sensor offers amazing detail and… Continue reading Best Travel Cameras (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Cast AI Receives Strategic Investment
Cast AI, a Miami, FL-based provider of an application performance automation platform, received a strategic investment from Pacific Alliance Ventures (PAV), the U.S.-based corporate venture arm of Shinsegae Group. The raise brought its valuation over $1 Billion. Shinsegae Group’s investment followed a year of strong performance at Cast AI, which included a Series C funding… Continue reading Cast AI Receives Strategic Investment
Motional puts AI at center of robotaxi reboot as it targets 2026 for driverless service
Nearly two years ago, Motional was at an autonomous vehicle crossroads. The company, born from a $4 billion joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, had already missed a deadline to launch a driverless robotaxi service with partner Lyft. It had lost Aptiv as one of its financial backers, prompting Hyundai to step up… Continue reading Motional puts AI at center of robotaxi reboot as it targets 2026 for driverless service
You need to listen to Billy Woods’ horrorcore masterpiece for the A24 crowd
Entertainment The latest from one half of Armand Hammer is his darkest record to date. The latest from one half of Armand Hammer is his darkest record to date. by Terrence O’Brien Jan 11, 2026, 11:29 PM UTC Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years… Continue reading You need to listen to Billy Woods’ horrorcore masterpiece for the A24 crowd