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  • LG has made a splash at CES 2026 with the reintroduction of its ultra-thin Wallpaper OLED TV, measuring just 9mm thick, showcasing advancements in display technology.
  • In the autonomous vehicle sector, Kodiak is collaborating with Bosch to expand its self-driving truck technology, indicating a push for more partnerships in the race to establish reliable autonomous freight solutions.
  • The African fintech landscape is heating up with Flutterwave's acquisition of Nigerian startup Mono, a move that strengthens their combined ability to provide comprehensive payment solutions across the continent.
  • AI continues to dominate discussions in tech, with multiple companies presenting innovative applications at CES, including Plaud's AI meeting notetaker, highlighting the ongoing integration of AI into everyday tools.
  • Amidst varying market conditions, Tesla has seen a decline in annual sales, losing its title as the top EV manufacturer to BYD, which reflects the shifting dynamics and competitive pressures in the electric vehicle industry.

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TechCrunch

  • LG’s new OLED TV is just 9mm thick 2 hours ago by Ivan Mehta
    Gadgets, CES, LG, oled, tv

    This year LG is showing off its manufacturing chops at CES with a new Wallpaper OLED TV that is just 9mm thick.

  • Luminar claims founder Austin Russell is dodging a subpoena in the bankruptcy case 2 hours ago by Sean O'Kane
    Transportation, Austin Russell, Luminar

    The Luminar founder claims he has been cooperative.

  • Teradar reveals its first terahertz-band vision sensor for cars 2 hours ago by Sean O'Kane
    Fundraising, Transportation, ces 2026, teradar, terahertz sensors

    The company is tapping the terahertz band of the electromagnetic spectrum to bring out the best qualities of more common lidar and radar sensors.

  • Kodiak taps Bosch to scale its self-driving truck tech 4 hours ago by Kirsten Korosec
    Transportation, Bosch, autonomous trucks, self-driving trucks, ces 2026, kodiak ai

    There is no timeline for when these systems will become available. But once they do, Kodiak could bring its tech to more trucks, faster.

  • Flutterwave buys Nigeria’s Mono in rare African fintech exit 5 hours ago by Tage Kene-Okafor
    Fintech, Africa, african fintech, flutterwave, mono

    Africa’s largest fintech company, Flutterwave, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued between $25 million and $40 million, according to people familiar with the transaction. The acquisition brings together two of Africa’s leading fintech infrastructure companies. Flutterwave operates one of the continent’s widest payments networks, while Mono, often described as […]


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Engadget

  • Everything announced at CES 2026 an hour ago by Kris Holt
    Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris Holt

    It's the first week of a new year and there's no time for the tech world to slowly ease back into things following the holidays. That's because CES 2026 is in full swing, with all manner of companies descending on Las Vegas to reveal their latest innovations and what they're planning to bring your way in the near future.  Many of the Engadget crew are on the ground to check out as much of the new tech as possible. Of course, we're keeping tabs on all of the major CES press conferences too. Samsung has already held its First Look presentation,

  • AirTag deal: Get a four-pack of the Bluetooth trackers for only $65 28 minutes ago by Anna Washenko
    Shopping, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko

    Apple keeps most of its product pricing on a tight leash, but we do see the company's AirTags go on sale pretty frequently. Another cost cut has come around for this item just in time for the holidays. Amazon is currently selling a four-pack of AirTags for $65. At a third off the regular cost, that price is pretty close to the record low discount of $63 we've seen for these Bluetooth trackers. AirTags can be useful for people who travel frequently, helping you to keep track of essentials like your passport as well as a way to keep tabs on

  • JBL just announced a bunch of new earbuds at CES an hour ago by Lawrence Bonk
    Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk

    JBL just revealed a bunch of new earbuds at CES 2026, suiting just about every ear canal out there. First up, there are several new additions to the Endurance line of sports-adjacent earbuds. The baddest of the bunch is likely the Endurance Zone, which offers 32 hours of battery life and fast charging. They include the company's proprietary OpenSound technology, which directs audio signals to the ears without blocking the ear canal. This means that wearers should be able to detect ambient noise during a workout. This is extremely helpful when someone is asking to use the machine because you've been

  • JBL launches a trio of gaming headsets for CES an hour ago by Anna Washenko
    Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko

    For CES this year, JBL has added three new gaming headsets to its JBL Quantum product lineup. JBL Quantum 950X is the latest set of flagship headphones from the brand, with 50mm carbon dynamic drivers and features such as spatial audio, 3D head tracking and active noise cancelation. The set is compatible with PC, consoles and mobile platforms through 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.3 or wired connection. The 950X has a pair of hot-swappable and rechargeable batteries that give 50 hours of playtime. It comes with a 6mm cardioid boom microphone that uses AI noise reduction to keep background sounds out of

  • Fraimic is an E Ink display that turns your ideas into AI art 2 hours ago by Amy Skorheim
    Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Amy Skorheim

    It's not the first of its kind, but a few key differences set Fraimic apart from other E Ink art displays. Aura, Switchbot and others have something similar. But unlike other versions, this one requires no subscription, lets you swap out the surrounding frame and doesn’t require an app to upload the art. Instead, a built-in mic picks up your idea, sends it to OpenAI and creates an image that pops up in a few moments on the screen. The on-board accelerometer even knows whether the device is in landscape or portrait orientation, and applies the correct format. A purchase of


The Verge

  • JBL expands open-ear lineup with new buds coming to the US in March an hour ago by John.Higgins
    CES, Gadgets, Headphones, News, Tech

    JBL has announced wide availability of three new open-style earbuds in early 2026. The JBL Sense Pro and Sense Lite join the original Sense, which came out in 2024. The new Sense Pro and Lite use JBL's OpenSound technology, support Dual Connect and Fast Pair, have an adjustable ear hook for better comfort, and allow for touch control customization through the JBL app. We first heard about the earbuds in August 2025, but at the time there wasn't any indication of when they'd make it to the US. What sets the Sense Pro apart are 16.2mm drivers, support for spatial sound,

  • JBL expands Endurance workout line with four new earbuds an hour ago by John.Higgins
    Audio, CES, News, Tech

    JBL is adding a wide range of workout earbuds to its arsenal, with updates to the existing Peak and Run earbuds and the introduction of the Zone and Pace open-ear design buds. The variety of earbuds include open-style, sealed with ANC, and some inexpensive wired options, and cost between $24.95 and $179.95. Sitting at the top of the Endurance series is the Zone, JBL's first open-ear sports earbuds. They use OpenSound technology (the same found in the JBL Sense product line) with a flexible earhook design to keep them secure through a workout while still allowing you to hear your surroundings.

  • This robot companion is a cameraman for your pet 7 hours ago by Dominic Preston
    CES, Gadgets, News, Robot, Tech, Toys

    Vex is a stubby little critter that comes in a few different colors. For a long time, tech companies have pitched pet cameras as a way to find out what your furball is up to when you're not home. Vex, a new robot companion launched at CES this week, takes that a step further: it follows your pet around, filming as it goes, and uses AI smarts to stitch together a video from the footage. Vex is a small white sphere that comes with cute, stubby limbs, ears, and accessories in a range of colors. It's compact enough to hold in one

  • Birdbuddy’s new smart feeders aim to make spotting birds easier, even for beginners 9 hours ago by Sheena Vasani
    CES, Gadgets, Tech

    The Birdbuddy 2 goes for $199. Birdbuddy is introducing two new smart bird feeders: the flagship Birdbuddy 2 and the more compact, cheaper Birdbuddy 2 Mini aimed at first-time users and smaller outdoor spaces. Both models are designed to be faster and easier to use than previous generations, with upgraded cameras that can shoot in portrait or landscape and wake instantly when a bird lands so you're less likely to miss the good stuff. The Birdbuddy 2 costs $199 and features a redesigned circular camera housing that delivers 2K HDR video, slow-motion recording, and a wider 135-degree field of view. The upgraded

  • I just want to keep unfolding the Samsung Z TriFold 10 hours ago by Allison Johnson
    CES, Gadgets, Mobile, Samsung, Tech

    A tablet wherever your phone goes. Holding the Z TriFold confirmed my suspicions: It's a tablet with a phone attached. And after spending an hour folding and unfolding it, I'm pretty much ready to trade in the single-hinge foldable I've been carrying for the past couple of weeks. I used the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold over the holidays as my daily driver, and I can probably count on one hand the number of times I unfolded it. Nobody in my family even realized that it unfolded for at least the first 24 hours when I used it on a trip back


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