The Vex plays with your pet and films it too, even editing the video itself. The Vex plays with your pet and films it too, even editing the video itself. by Dominic Preston Jan 5, 2026, 6:37 AM UTC Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked… Continue reading This robot companion is a cameraman for your pet
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All the EVs you can buy with 0% financing in January 2026
Lease deals get all the hype, but a lot of people would still rather buy their vehicles. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck, because there’s a whole bunch of great EVs you can buy with 0% financing this month – including the new “affordable” Tesla Model Y Standard! The $7,500 federal EV tax credit… Continue reading All the EVs you can buy with 0% financing in January 2026
Trump Wants Venezuela’s Oil. Getting It Might Not Be So Simple
President Donald Trump has made it clear: His vision for Venezuela’s future involves the US profiting from its oil. “We’re going to have our very large United States oil companies—the biggest anywhere in the world—go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure, the oil infrastructure,” the president told reporters at a news… Continue reading Trump Wants Venezuela’s Oil. Getting It Might Not Be So Simple
Mammotion’s flagship robot lawnmower now uses lidar to map your yard
The Yuba 3 AWD roves your lawn using lidar navigation, dual AI-powered cameras, and a geopositioning system that connects to the internet. The Yuba 3 AWD roves your lawn using lidar navigation, dual AI-powered cameras, and a geopositioning system that connects to the internet. by Emma Roth Jan 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC Emma Roth… Continue reading Mammotion’s flagship robot lawnmower now uses lidar to map your yard
The Most Popular Streamer on Twitch Is Now an AI Construct
Neuro-sama Amidst mostly unfounded fears that artificial intelligence is coming for our jobs, it turns out there’s one gig AI is pretty excellent at: streaming on Twitch. Meet Neuro-sama, a cutesy AI-powered character which is now the top streamer on Twitch by active subscriber-count, according to Twitch Tracker. At the time of writing, Nuero-sama —… Continue reading The Most Popular Streamer on Twitch Is Now an AI Construct
Microsoft CEO Begs Users to Stop Calling It “Slop”
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 09: Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella speaks during a keynote address by Walmart Inc. President and CEO Doug McMillon during CES 2024 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on January 9, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world’s largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 12… Continue reading Microsoft CEO Begs Users to Stop Calling It “Slop”
15 Best Electrolyte Powders (2026): Tasty and Effective
TL;DR Don’t choose something with ultra-high amounts of sodium, carbohydrates, or sugar unless you need to based on your exercise levels or a sweat test. Amy Brownstein, a registered dietitian and nutritionist at MyNetDiary, says electrolytes are minerals that exist naturally in your body. These include magnesium, calcium, chloride, sodium, potassium, and phosphorous. Electrolyte powders… Continue reading 15 Best Electrolyte Powders (2026): Tasty and Effective
A New Bridge Links the Strange Math of Infinity to Computer Science
Computer scientists want to know how many steps a given algorithm requires. For example, any local algorithm that can solve the router problem with only two colors must be incredibly inefficient, but it’s possible to find a very efficient local algorithm if you’re allowed to use three. At the talk Bernshteyn was attending, the speaker… Continue reading A New Bridge Links the Strange Math of Infinity to Computer Science
Protein Bars: Gluten-Free, Whole Foods, Fiber (2026)
Think of protein bars as grab-and-go snacks, not meal replacements. They’re most helpful when whole foods aren’t available or when your schedule won’t allow for a proper meal. The most beneficial sources of protein come with fiber, healthy fats, and other nutrients. (That’s why registered dietitians recommend whole foods over ultra-processed alternatives.) So, while high-protein… Continue reading Protein Bars: Gluten-Free, Whole Foods, Fiber (2026)
AI Godfather Warns That It’s Starting to Show Signs of Self-Preservation
Getty Images / Bulgac If we’re to believe Yoshua Bengio, one of the so-called “godfathers” of AI, some advanced models are showing signs of self-preservation — which is exactly why we shouldn’t endow them with any kind of rights whatsoever. Because if we do, he says, they may run away with that autonomy and turn… Continue reading AI Godfather Warns That It’s Starting to Show Signs of Self-Preservation