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This AI Traffic Camera Dished Out Over 1,000 Tickets In Under A Week
Slash Gear - 7 Jan 2026 03:15
The newly launched pilot scheme will see drivers being automatically penalised for violations including using a mobile phone while driving.
These Tiny Robots Are Smaller Than Grains of Salt and Can Think, Move and Swim
CNET - 7 Jan 2026 02:01
Despite their size, the robots can navigate liquids, respond to their environment and operate without external control.
Let there be light! Wireless light-based Li-Fi looks to solve some of Wi-Fis problems
Android Authority - 7 Jan 2026 01:10
While limited by direct line-of-sight, Li-Fi is also a lot less vulnerable to interception and jamming.
SpaceXs IPO will make space investment far less niche
Space News - 7 Jan 2026 14:00
Spend enough time investing in space and expectations change. The industry does not advance through clean inflection points that resolve uncertainty, and progress rarely aligns with the milestones investors are accustome...
Several Code Execution Flaws Patched in Veeam Backup & Replication
SecurityWeek - 7 Jan 2026 13:27
Four vulnerabilities have been fixed in the latest release of Veeam Backup & Replication. The post Several Code Execution Flaws Patched in Veeam Backup & Replication appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Maybe We Should Pump the Brakes on the Idea That Robotaxis Are Safer
Gizmodo - 7 Jan 2026 13:27
The evidence is sparse.
NASA seeks to accelerate development of Habitable Worlds Observatory
Space News - 7 Jan 2026 13:12
NASA is ramping up work on its next flagship space telescope while also laying the groundwork for future observatories. The post NASA seeks to accelerate development of Habitable Worlds Observatory appeared first on Spac...
Cybersecurity Firms Secured $14 Billion in Funding in 2025: Analysis
SecurityWeek - 7 Jan 2026 13:00
2025 was the strongest year for cybersecurity funding since the 2021 peak, according to Pinpoint Search Group. The post Cybersecurity Firms Secured $14 Billion in Funding in 2025: Analysis appeared first on SecurityWeek....
Hackers Exploit Zero-Day in Discontinued D-Link Devices
SecurityWeek - 7 Jan 2026 12:33
The critical-severity vulnerability allows unauthenticated, remote attackers to execute arbitrary shell commands. The post Hackers Exploit Zero-Day in Discontinued D-Link Devices appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Ring camera owners are getting some major upgrades in 2026
Android Authority - 7 Jan 2026 03:45
Ring is making its cameras more powerful with new AI features, an app store, and more intelligent alerts.
That Protein Powder Youre Using for Your New Year Fitness Goals? It Might Contain Lead
CNET - 7 Jan 2026 02:04
We asked dietitians how to interpret studies on heavy metals in protein powder and what to look for if youre supplementing your diet this year.
Discord Files Confidentially For IPO
Slashdot - 7 Jan 2026 02:02
According to Bloomberg, Discord has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO. Reuters reports: The U.S. IPO market regained momentum in 2025 after nearly three years of sluggish activity, but hopes for a stronger rebound were...
Ease sore muscles with the TheraGun Prime while its $80 off at Amazon
Mashable - 7 Jan 2026 23:58
The TheraGun Prime massage gun is on sale at Amazon for $249.99, down from the list price of $329.99. That's a 24% discount.
2026 Will Be the Year of World Models. Here's Why They Matter More Than LLMs
CNET - 7 Jan 2026 23:44
World models are the building blocks to the next era of physical AI - and a future in which AI is more firmly rooted in our reality.
CES 2026: The Tone Outdoors T1 solved the biggest problem with leaf blowers
Engadget - 7 Jan 2026 23:43
Every fall, dozens of maple and oak trees in my neighborhood shed their leaves. Thus begins the constant drone of gas-powered leaf blowers every day through early December. The noise is by far the most annoying thing abo...
Weight regain seems to occur within 2 years of stopping obesity drugs
New Scientist - 7 Jan 2026 23:30
Drugs like Ozempic have transformed how we treat obesity, but a review of almost 40 studies shows it doesn't take long for people to regain weight if they come off them
JPMorgan Chase is taking over the Apple Card
Engadget - 7 Jan 2026 23:27Traces of Leonardo da Vincis DNA May Have Been Discovered on a Red Chalk Drawing Called Holy Child
Wired - 7 Jan 2026 23:23
Researchers suggest that they have recovered sequences from ancient works and from letters that may belong to the Renaissance genius.
SwitchBot OBBOTO
The Gadget Flow - 7 Jan 2026 23:20
SwitchBot OBBOTO: AI-Powered Desk Pixel Globe Light is a playful 360 pixel light that reacts to your mood, music, and daily routine on your desk or nightstand. 360 Pixel Display: Over 2,900 LEDs create smooth pixel art, ...
California Lawmaker Proposes a Four-Year Ban On AI Chatbots In Kids' Toys
Slashdot - 7 Jan 2026 23:20
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Senator Steve Padilla (D-CA) introduced a bill [dubbed SB 867] on Monday that would place a four-year ban on the sale and manufacture of toys with AI chatbot capabilit...
Something was pumping enormous energy into a young galaxy cluster
Science Daily - 7 Jan 2026 23:19
Scientists have detected a surprisingly hot galaxy cluster dating back to the universes infancy. The cluster formed far earlier and burned far hotter than current models predict. Researchers believe supermassive black ho...
4 Of The Best Cheap Laptops You Can Buy According To Consumer Reports
BGR - 7 Jan 2026 23:17
Scouting for cheap laptops can be a daunting task given the huge number of options, so here are some budget options that Consumer Reports trusts.