As self-driving car services from Alphabet’s Waymo, Amazon’s Zoox, and Tesla have slowly, quietly expanded across the US, one big, important state has mostly stayed mum: New York. The union’s fourth most populous state has some of the tightest laws governing autonomous vehicles, requiring companies approved to test in the state to only do so… Continue reading New Proposed Legislation Would Let Self-Driving Cars Operate in New York State
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Minnesota Sues to Stop ICE ‘Invasion’
The State of Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul on Monday filed a sweeping federal lawsuit to halt what they call an unprecedented and unlawful surge of US federal agents in the Twin Cities, arguing that the deployment amounts to a constitutional violation and a direct threat to public safety. The 80-page… Continue reading Minnesota Sues to Stop ICE ‘Invasion’
FBI Agent’s Sworn Testimony Contradicts Claims ICE’s Jonathan Ross Made Under Oath
In testimony last month in federal court in Minnesota, FBI special agent Bernardo Medellin appeared to directly contradict a claim that ICE agent Jonathan Ross made under oath about whether a man they were trying to detain had asked to speak to his attorney. Medellin’s testimony, which details federal training for interactions with drivers, also… Continue reading FBI Agent’s Sworn Testimony Contradicts Claims ICE’s Jonathan Ross Made Under Oath
Can Google save Apple AI? Gemini to power a new, personalized Siri
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
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