CES 2026 Dates Are Set for Las Vegas
The schedule for the massive CES 2026 trade show is now official. The event will take place in Las Vegas from January 6th through the 9th.
Category: Innovation
PS5 ROM Keys Leaked, Opening the Door to Permanent Jailbreaks
The deepest security keys for the PlayStation 5 have been leaked online. This could lead to permanent custom firmware and turn the PS5 into an emulation powerhouse, but it also opens the door to rampant piracy.
Samsung’s Next Foldables Might Finally Get Lighter and Last Longer
Samsung is reportedly targeting major weight reductions for its next foldable phones while also boosting battery capacity. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 could see a dramatic 38g cut, and the Fold 8 might get a 600mAh larger battery. However, the feasibility of such aggressive weight loss is already in questio
Samsung’s 20,000mAh phone battery rumor is wild, but is it real?
A new rumor suggests Samsung SDI is testing a dual-cell silicon-carbon battery with a staggering 20,000mAh capacity for smartphones. The battery reportedly delivered 27 hours of screen-on time but allegedly swelled after testing. The source is unreliable, and the tech might be destined for electric
AI Agents Got Real in 2025. What’s Next?
The year 2025 marked a pivotal shift for AI agents, moving them from a research concept into a core piece of tech infrastructure. The definition itself evolved from systems that “perceive, reason, and act” to LLMs that can autonomously use tools and complete tasks.
Four Big Tech Hypes That Won’t Deliver in 2026
A Forbes contributor, a practicing astrophysicist, makes four “anti-predictions” for 2026. He argues we won’t get scientific proof of alien UFOs, achieve Artificial General Intelligence, see the 3I/ATLAS object reveal itself as a spaceship, or get commercially viable quantum computers.
SoftBank is buying a massive data center empire for $4 billion
In a massive bet on AI infrastructure, SoftBank is buying digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge. The $4 billion deal gives SoftBank a huge portfolio of data center assets and stakes in companies like Vantage Data Centers, which is involved in the Stargate project.
Humanoid Robots Are Here, But Are They Actually Useful?
The AI boom has reignited investment in humanoid robots, with over 50 companies globally raising $100M+. But despite the hype, experts warn the path to a truly useful “general purpose” robot is still a long, steep climb filled with unsolved technical challenges.
The ACA’s Subsidy Bill is Exploding. Taxpayers Are Footing It.
According to a new study published in JAMA Health Forum, the Affordable Care Act’s individual market has become a massive financial burden for taxpayers. In 2024, taxpayers covered nearly 80% of premiums for subsidized plans, sending over $114 billion directly to insurers.
Lou Gerstner, the IBM Turnaround Legend, Dies at 83
Lou Gerstner, the former CEO who famously engineered IBM’s historic turnaround, has died at 83. He led the company from 1993 to 2002, steering it away from breakup and toward a services-led future. His legacy is one of brutal pragmatism and cultural revolution.