Coolest gadgets at CES 2026 from Steve Greenberg
Robots, AI and the future of tech! Join Gadget Game Show host Steve Greenberg as he takes us on a whirlwind tour of CES 2026. From the latest in AI-powered smart glasses to the cutting-edge robots set to change our lives, Steve breaks down the biggest trends straight from the showroom floor.
Robots, AI and the future of tech! Join Gadget Game Show host Steve Greenberg as he takes us on a whirlwind tour of CES 2026. From the latest in AI-powered smart glasses to the cutting-edge robots set to change our lives, Steve breaks down the biggest trends straight from the showroom floor.
Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
Verizon outage: Issue resolved after thousands of customers reported losing signal
Verizon customers nationwide reported problems with their phone service Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Verizon customers nationwide reported problems with their phone service Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Texas Democrats demand AG investigation into X for alleged child sex content
The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.
The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.
BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
Environmental experts say Texas data centers come with uncertainty
Texas is home to approximately 400 data centers — some currently operational, others still under construction and a number that are still in the planning stages. Experts say the boom comes with a lot of uncertainty.
Texas is home to approximately 400 data centers — some currently operational, others still under construction and a number that are still in the planning stages. Experts say the boom comes with a lot of uncertainty.
Texas court vacates restraining order against Samsung
One day after issuing a temporary restraining order against tech giant Samsung, a Texas court set that order aside, rendering it null.
One day after issuing a temporary restraining order against tech giant Samsung, a Texas court set that order aside, rendering it null.
TEA sued for investigating posts regarding Charlie Kirk
After the Charlie Kirk assassination, people who cheered him and castigated him took to social media including Teachers Commissioner, Mike Morath, who warned that educators could face discipline for negative vile posts and encouraged the public to report teachers who made such comments. The teacher’s union says what the state is doing has chilled teacher’s first amendment rights.
After the Charlie Kirk assassination, people who cheered him and castigated him took to social media including Teachers Commissioner, Mike Morath, who warned that educators could face discipline for negative vile posts and encouraged the public to report teachers who made such comments. The teacher’s union says what the state is doing has chilled teacher’s first amendment rights.
Texas gets restraining order against Samsung after accusations of spying
The order says the court found that Samsung does collect and use user data with Automated Content Recognition technology, thereby violating the Texas Business & Commerce Code.
The order says the court found that Samsung does collect and use user data with Automated Content Recognition technology, thereby violating the Texas Business & Commerce Code.
3 Austin ISD elementary schools targeted in social media threat flagged by FBI
Three Austin ISD elementary schools will have an increased police presence due to a social media threat targeting multiple schools across Texas flagged by the FBI, according to the district.
Three Austin ISD elementary schools will have an increased police presence due to a social media threat targeting multiple schools across Texas flagged by the FBI, according to the district.
Lego unveils smart brick sets that bring ‘your creations to life’
Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.
Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.
Judge blocks app store age verification law in Texas
A federal judge has blocked a new Texas law that was intended to protect minors. The App Store Accountability Act that was set to go into effect on Thursday would have required age verification or parental consent to download apps.
A federal judge has blocked a new Texas law that was intended to protect minors. The App Store Accountability Act that was set to go into effect on Thursday would have required age verification or parental consent to download apps.
Some Texas lawmakers stand against Trump executive order targeting state AI laws
An executive order signed earlier this month by President Donald Trump could put Texas at odds with the federal government over AI regulation.
An executive order signed earlier this month by President Donald Trump could put Texas at odds with the federal government over AI regulation.
Texas law age-restricting app stores blocked by federal judge
The decision is a win for major developers of app stores represented in the federal lawsuit, including Apple, Google and Amazon.
The decision is a win for major developers of app stores represented in the federal lawsuit, including Apple, Google and Amazon.
Instacart ending price test program after backlash
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
DoorDash brings grocery ordering to ChatGPT
DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to 3 investors, including this Bay Area company
The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22.
The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22.
Texas gets restraining order against TV maker after software lawsuit
A temporary restraining order has been put in place against Hisense after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit claiming the company spied on Americans.
A temporary restraining order has been put in place against Hisense after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit claiming the company spied on Americans.
TI opens new semiconductor factory in Sherman
Gov. Greg Abbott helped to cut the ribbon on a new $40 billion factory that’s set to produce millions of semiconductor chips each day.
Gov. Greg Abbott helped to cut the ribbon on a new $40 billion factory that’s set to produce millions of semiconductor chips each day.