The technology that will enter our lives in 2026
From talking computers to self-driving cars, here are the trends to watch.
The minimum wage is rising in some states as workers struggle to meet basic costs
This year, for the first time, more Americans will earn a minimum wage of $15 per hour or higher than the federal minimum of $7.25… Read More »The minimum wage is rising in some states as workers struggle to meet basic costs
NASA is considering evacuating the ailing crew member from the International Space Station
Someone on the International Space Station suffered an unspecified “medical situation” on Wednesday, prompting the postponement of a planned spacewalk and raising the possibility of… Read More »NASA is considering evacuating the ailing crew member from the International Space Station
Oil companies say Venezuela owes them billions because of past investments
Companies like Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips say Venezuela owes them billions of dollars for seizing their assets 20 years ago.
Google and Character.AI to settle lawsuit over teen's death
The settlement came in the case of a 14-year-old in Florida who committed suicide after developing a relationship with an AI chatbot.
Mamdani organizes an Influencer Summit, bypassing traditional media
A friendly summit at New York City Hall with digital content creators and social media stars symbolized the new mayor's attitude toward the changing news… Read More »Mamdani organizes an Influencer Summit, bypassing traditional media
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it will cease operations
The family-owned company that operates the newspaper cited mounting losses and labor restrictions. A final edition is expected on Sunday, May 3.
Samsung's Ballie home robot, once promised for the summer of 2025, is getting a grim update
CES 2025: Samsung's new AI robot assistant Ballie “Available to consumers this summer, Ballie can engage in natural, conversational interactions to help users manage the… Read More »Samsung's Ballie home robot, once promised for the summer of 2025, is getting a grim update
Trump says he wants Congress to stop Wall St. from buying single-family homes
The president said he wanted Congress to stop big investors from buying the homes, which have driven up rents and created barriers to first-time buyers… Read More »Trump says he wants Congress to stop Wall St. from buying single-family homes
California tech executives are plotting against Rep. Ro Khanna over support for wealth taxes
It's hard to be a progressive Democrat in the heart of the American tech industry right now.
AI models start learning by asking themselves questions
Even the smartest Artificial intelligence models are essentially copycats. They learn by consuming examples of human work or by attempting to solve problems presented to… Read More »AI models start learning by asking themselves questions
According to research, electric vehicles remain a niche choice in the US
A graph showing car buyers' favorite charging locations. Credit: Deloitte While reliable charging in the workplace – emphasis on trustworthy– can compensate for not being… Read More »According to research, electric vehicles remain a niche choice in the US
The US will control oil sales in Venezuela 'indefinitely', the energy minister says
Chris Wright said the Trump administration was in “active dialogue” with the Venezuelan government about the plan.
Warner Bros. Board rejects Paramount's latest buyout offer
The board said the blockbuster deal it reached with Netflix last month carried less risk.
In the absence of GeForce Super GPUs, Nvidia is focusing on software upgrades
For the first time in years, Nvidia refused to introduce new GeForce graphics card models at CES. CEO Jensen Huang's signature sprawling and underrehearsed 90-minute… Read More »In the absence of GeForce Super GPUs, Nvidia is focusing on software upgrades
