Articles by Date: January / 2026

California is thinking about a 4-year ban on AI toys for kids under 18. The goal is to create safety rules and protect children from inappropriate content.

Google integrates Gemini AI into Gmail with features like AI Overviews, Proofread, and AI Inbox. Some are free, others require a Google AI Pro subscription.

Waymo rebrands its Zeekr RT robotaxi as Ojai before its commercial launch. The self-driving vehicle is nearing public availability in multiple cities.

Ford is developing a smart AI assistant for its app and vehicles, plus a next-gen BlueCruise system promising hands-free driving in the near future.

Volvo's upcoming EX60 electric crossover is making waves with a projected 400-mile range and fast charging, tackling EV range anxiety head-on.

Trump's focus on energy dominance looks like a pretext for a power grab, raising questions about whose interests are really being served.

CES 2026 was all about AI, but innovative gadgets still managed to capture our attention. Check out the highlights from the show floor.

New estimates suggest the iconic Hubble Space Telescope might re-enter Earth's atmosphere sooner than anticipated. Is a privately funded alternative on the way?

xAI's Grok image editing feature is being misused to create disturbing deepfakes, raising serious ethical concerns and sparking outrage from politicians and the public.

Oceans have absorbed record amounts of heat due to greenhouse gases. This is causing extreme weather, rising sea levels, and damage to marine ecosystems.

Meta partners with nuclear power firms, including those backed by Bill Gates and Sam Altman, to fuel its growing AI data centers with 6.6 gigawatts by 2035.

A former executive is accusing SandboxAQ's CEO of serious misconduct, including misuse of funds and misleading investors. The company is fighting back, calling the claims false.