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Updated 2026-08-15 05:18
Researchers Just Sampled 1.4-Billion-Year-Old Air—and It’s Not What They Expected
A "boring" time period may not have been so boring after all.
Sony Honda Mobility Still Needs to Deliver Its Game-Filled Afeela 1 EV, but Here’s a New Concept Car
Sony Honda Mobility introduced the Afeela Prototype 2026 at CES as a larger crossover EV.
Authorities Investigating Gruesome Death of Whale Found on a Ship in New Jersey
The recovered carcass is believed to be a fin whale, the second largest species on Earth.
Climate Models Don’t Account for This Surprising Shift in the North Pacific Storm Track
Climate change is unexpectedly causing north Pacific storms to shift toward the Arctic, throwing projections for future West Coast weather into question.
773,000-Year-Old Fossils Add a New Twist to Humanity’s Deep Origins
New research sheds light on the ancestors that gave rise to Neanderthals, Denisovans-and us.
Jack Black’s Biggest Regret in Life Is Turning Down Playing Syndrome in ‘The Incredibles’
Turns out Black got a bit too big for his britches requesting a rewrite, which ultimately got his Pixar offer revoked.
Utah Becomes First State to Let AI Prescribe Medication
The startup offering the renewals is eyeing nationwide approval.
Xthings Is Making a Narc Pole
The X Tower is an urban guardian" that uses AI to detect public threats.
The Year Ahead in Movies
In 2026, we might finally get some new mega franchises to go along with the usual ones.
Xthings’ New Ultraloq Smart Lock Doesn’t Care What Your Phone Brand Is
It will use Aliro, a standard that's like Matter but for smartphone digital keys.
Belkin Now Has an Even Better Switch 2 Charging Case
This time, the case is a charging stand.
Another Familiar Face Might Take the Long Away Round to ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Plus, Kristen Stewart wants a lot of money and a lot of love for a new 'Twilight' remake.
Aqara’s New Thermostat Is Also a Home Hub, Presence Sensor, and Video Doorbell Monitor
The Thermostat Hub W200 combines many of the best features of Aqara's lineup to make a very compelling smart home thermostat.
Maybe We Should Pump the Brakes on the Idea That Robotaxis Are Safer
The evidence is sparse.
Mia Goth Declares ‘The Odyssey’ Better Than ‘Star Wars,’ Sorta
The 'Pearl' and 'Frankenstein' star has slightly different levels of compliments for both upcoming films.
Emma Stone Is Indignant You Would Think She Dared to Play Miss Piggy in the New ‘Muppets’ Movie
The two-time Oscar winner had the exact right answer when asked about her new project with Jennifer Lawrence.
Tesla May Be Prevented from Using the Name ‘Cybercab’
A trollish French hard seltzer company may have the upper hand. It applied for the trademark first.
Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Impacted by Third-Party Data Breach
Crypto wasn't stolen this time, but data was leaked with the potential to lead to thefts later on.
Philips Hue Will Soon Let Your Lights Work Together for Scenes
It's now far easier to set grouped Philips Hue lights up in scenes.
Ikea Will Soon Sell an Adorable, Tiny, Surprisingly Nice-Sounding Bluetooth Speaker for $10
It's called the Kallsup, and up to 100 can be paired for multispeaker audio.
Lenovo Spins Its Latest ThinkBook Right Round (Like a Record, Baby)
Lenovo has all new laptops that extend and spin, and one of them is available to actually buy.
Lenovo Thinks You Want an Ultrawide Gaming Laptop That Uses a Rollable Screen
Lenovo's latest concept device takes rollable laptops to their extreme.
Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 Now Comes With SteamOS
The biggest, costliest, and most enticing handheld now has a better OS and price.
The Crazy Geniuses at Shokz Gave Open Earbuds Noise Cancellation
The OpenFit Pro have what Shokz is calling "noise reduction," and the effect is similar to ANC.
Lego Smart Brick Hands-On: The Unknown Play Experience Is a Feature, Not a Flaw
I think Lego might be really onto something with its tech-equipped Smart Play Smart Brick sets, but is it the future of Lego sets?
California Could Get a 4-Year Ban on Toys With AI Chatbots
"Our children cannot be used as lab rats for Big Tech to experiment on," said the state senator who introduced new legislation around AI toys.
That Problem Where You Can’t Buy an Electrical Pulse-Delivering Patch for Your Taint Has Been Solved
The MOR patch is FDA approved for safety, and it's available for purchase online. Oh, and it zaps your taint.
Despite the Hate, the ‘Stranger Things’ Finale Smashed Netflix’s Ratings Records
Not everyone loved the way it ended, but plenty of eyeballs still made time to watch 'The Rightside Up.'
Garmin Wants Passengers to Use Meta’s Neural Band to Control Car Screens
Passengers could use Meta's Neural Band wearable to control Garmin's car infotainment features without using a touchscreen.
Odds of Trump Seizing Greenland and Panama Canal Rise on Prediction Markets
The White House told Reuters that "utilizing the U.S. military is always an option" when asked about Greenland on Tuesday.
The Director of ‘Greenland 2: Migration’ Explains the Enduring Appeal of Disaster Movies
Ric Roman Waugh directs the sequel to his 2020 hit, with Gerard Butler returning to face the post-apocalypse on a comet-ravaged Earth.
Sony Patent Would Unleash AI ‘Ghosts’ to Beat Games for You When They Get Too Hard
Maybe one day, we'll get an AI that can watch the movies for us.
Think That Coffee’s Safe on a Plane? Think Again, Researchers Say
A new report finds that many airlines have relatively poor quality drinking water.
The Year Ahead in ‘Star Wars’
2026 marks another major transitory period for the galaxy far, far away-as it tries to return to movie theaters for the first time in almost seven years.
Steve Jobs’ Plan for Atari ‘Astrochart’ Among New Items Up for Auction
Take a peek at the stuff from the Apple founder's childhood bedroom.
At Least One ‘Stranger Things’ Kid Thinks Eleven Is Actually Dead
Sadie Sink has no problem taking a pessimistic view on the Netflix finale.
Google’s Bringing AI Slop Directly to TVs
The slop is inescapable at CES 2026.
Section 230 Doesn’t Cover Elon Musk’s Ass When It Comes to Deepfake Abuse, Senator Says
"States must step in to hold X and Musk accountable, if Trump's DOJ won't," Wyden said.
What Went Into the Most Satisfying Scene in ‘Predator: Badlands’
Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi star in the sci-fi action film, which is now out on digital.
Meta Hits Pause on Ray-Ban Display Expansion to Europe and Canada
The company says it's a victim of its own success.
What It’s Like to Sit in a $12,000 AI Massage Chair?
I got to try a chair that's worth more than my (admittedly old) minivan.
‘The Batman Part II’ Keeps Poaching MCU Alums
The Winter Soldier himself, Sebastian Stan, is reportedly joining his fellow 'Avengers' alum Scarlett Johansson in DC's Robert Pattinson-starring sequel.
Beatbot’s New Pool Cleaning Robot Uses AI to Find Pool Debris
Also, the company has updates on its sea turtle robot.
Qualcomm Wants You to Know That Its New Car Chip Has Multitasking Baked In
Qualcomm demoed its Flex SoC that controls driver assistance and safety features at the same time as in-car entertainment in cars.
Aqara’s Latest Presence Sensor Knows When You’re Lying Down or Sitting Up
The Spatial Multi-Sensor FP400 takes mmWave presence sensing a step further.
Florida’s Surgeon General Is Now Peddling Fake Water
In a recent social media post, Joseph Ladapo endorsed the use of structured water, which doesn't actually seem to exist.
Pete Hegseth Targets Retired Astronaut’s Pension for ‘Illegal Orders’ Video
The 90-second video urging U.S. military personnel to refuse to follow illegal orders was deemed "punishable by DEATH!"
Roborock’s Next Stair-Climbing Robot Vacuum Has Actual Legs
Whether this stair-climbing-and cleaning!-robot is the first true whole-home robot vacuum remains to be seen.
Tsunami Triggered by Giant Russian Quake Broke the Rules, Satellite Data Shows
The 2025 tsunami is shattering old models, thanks to observations from space.
Amazon’s ‘Tomb Raider’ Show Has Found Its Cast
Sophie Turner's Lara Croft is joined by a few familiar faces from the games, and plenty of new ones.
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