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Technology - Recent Headlines

Hyundai plans to deploy humanoid robots at Georgia factory in 2028 -- January 5, 2026

The Globe and Mail - 4 minutes ago

Google, AI Firm Settle Lawsuit Over Teen's Suicide Linked To Chatbot

Deccan Chronicle - 5 minutes ago

Why is Southeast Asia still the global hub for online scam networks?

First Post - 10 minutes ago

Live - Trump lays out Venezuela oil strategy as Democrats push for war powers vote - Days after ex-Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was captured in an overnight attack, some Democrats and a Republican are pushing to block future U.S. strikes. updated 5M ago

CBS News - 11 minutes ago

GNOME dev gives fans of Linux's middle-click paste the middle finger - Opinion - Proposal targets long-standing behavior as 'an X11ism' OSes - 07 Jan 2026 - | 106

Register UK - 15 minutes ago

Optimus Schmoptimus - Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot is already in mass production - CES 2026 - Atlas will be deployed to Hyundai and Google facilities this year - AI + ML - 06 Jan 2026 - | 22

Register UK - 20 minutes ago

CES 2026: Lenovo Unveils Legion Go 2 With SteamOS, But It Comes at a Premium Price

International Business Times - 20 minutes ago

Iran leans into anti-Western bluster as death toll from protests mounts -- As Iran struggles to quell protests that have reportedly killed almost 40 people, its new army chief says Tehran is ready for a military confrontation.

CBS News - 23 minutes ago

Saudi Arabia alleges UAE smuggled wanted Yemen separatist leader out of the country

NBC News - 27 minutes ago

Are games like GTA 6 becoming too realistic? -- The latest in the franchise is the most hyped release of 2026 and looks set to push the boundaries of gaming visuals – but it could prove more disturbing than entertaining.

BBC News - 41 minutes ago

The national championship contender with a coaching staff in total flux

NBC News - 47 minutes ago

Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, a longtime House Democratic leader, to retire -- Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed - ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.

CBS News - 50 minutes ago

Ultimate camouflage tech mimics octopus in scientific first -- Synthetic cephalopod skin could be used in architecture and computer displays as well as background-matching subterfuge -- Science

Register UK - 1 hour ago

NASA considers rare early ISS crew return due to astronaut's medical issue

NBC News - 1 hour ago

"We're Too Close to the Debris"

ProPublica - 1 hour ago

I'm the CMO at Cluely. Here are 3 things that work in a cold reach-out — and what definitely doesn't.

Business Insider - 1 hour ago

Birth of rare mountain gorilla twins recorded in Congo park

NBC News - 1 hour ago

This is the key breakthrough AI still requires to reach superintelligence, according to those building it

Business Insider - 1 hour ago

HBO Max Signs Bundling Deal With Streamer RTL+ in Germany

Hollywood Reporter - 1 hour ago

How to make your glass of champagne taste better -- From the best way to hold your glass while pouring, to choosing the right glass shape and when to drink it – this is how science says you can get the most from your sparkling wine. -- 31 Dec 2025

BBC News - 1 hour ago

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health To Connect Medical Records, Wellness...

Deccan Chronicle - 1 hour ago

Study shows how fast kilos return after ending weight-loss drugs

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

I'm a senior software engineer at Microsoft. My AI skills have helped me climb the ladder in my career — here's my advice.

Business Insider - 1 hour ago

Trump has announced deals with drugmakers to cut costs. Will they save people money?

NBC News - 1 hour ago

Some Robots at CES Are Actually Impressive… In a Very Slow Kind of Way -- Artificial Intelligence -- Matt Novak

Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

The unseen damage from heading a ball in sport - Why sports stars who head the ball are much more likely to die of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and motor neurone disease. See more

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Microsoft reshuffles teams to bolster GitHub as AI coding and agent wars heat up

Business Insider - 1 hour ago

ESA calls cops as crims lift off 500 GB of files, say security black hole still open - exclusive - Two weeks, two major data leaks ... not a good look for the European Space Agency - Cyber-crime - 07 Jan 2026 - | 9

Register UK - 1 hour ago

Logitech macOS mouse mayhem traced to expired dev certificate -- Company says it dropped the ball, apologizes for wasting people's time -- Patches

Register UK - 2 hours ago

Australia announces a royal commission into antisemitism after Bondi mass shooting

NBC News - 2 hours ago

Arm Launches 'Physical AI' Unit, Joining Rush To Robotics By Tech And...

Deccan Chronicle - 2 hours ago

AI tool Grok used to create child sexual abuse imagery, watchdog says

Guardian UK - 2 hours ago

Live updates: Woman fatally shot by ICE agent identified as U.S. citizen and mother

NBC News - 2 hours ago

UTA Revenue Growth Disclosed in London, Where Sports Is a Major Driver of Agency Business

Hollywood Reporter - 2 hours ago

Three Chinese AI, chip firms surge on Hong Kong debut after $1.19 billion IPO haul -- Chinese AI, chip and robotics firms surged on Hong Kong debut after raising $1.19 billion, as Beijing fast-tracks tech listings to build domestic alternatives to US technology.

First Post - 2 hours ago

Watch Live as NASA Astronauts Conduct Spacewalk to Prep the ISS for its Demise -- Space & Spaceflight -- Ellyn Lapointe

Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Vera Rubin: Chip wars escalate as Nvidia unveils next frontier in AI

First Post - 3 hours ago

2 killed in shooting in Mormon church parking lot in Salt Lake City

NBC News - 3 hours ago

Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES

ABC News - 3 hours ago

How AI is posing a threat to democracy in Yorkshire -- Councils discuss the challenges as they seek to stop the spread of fake news online.

BBC News - 3 hours ago

Meta faces China probe over acquisition of AI agent startup Manus

CNBC - 3 hours ago

The first of China's 'AI tigers' goes public as Zhipu climbs in Hong Kong debut

CNBC - 4 hours ago

Some Fire TV Sticks will get a blockbuster free upgrade, is yours on this list? -- Amazon has confirmed that some Fire TV Sticks are being upgraded with a new look and an easier...

Daily Express - 4 hours ago

'Let's go full trippy': ChatGPT advice sparks AI safety outrage as drug overdose kills US teen

First Post - 4 hours ago

Cyber flashing just became a priority offence - here's what changes from today

Sky News - 4 hours ago

AI personal shoppers possible within next five years – data protection watchdog

Evening Standard - 4 hours ago

NASA spacewalk 2026: Medical issue prompts rare talk of early ISS crew return

International The News - 4 hours ago

Will AI receptionist Emma win over GP patients? -- Officials say the AI receptionist answers calls, cuts queues and speeds up patient care.

BBC News - 5 hours ago

Your WhatsApp group chats are getting a big free update this week

Daily Express - 5 hours ago

Cloudflare pours cold water on 'BGP weirdness preceded US attack on Venezuela' theory -- Suggests rotten routing, not evidence of a cyber-strike before kinetic action -- Networks

Register UK - 5 hours ago

Google and chatbot startup Character.AI are settling lawsuits over teen suicides

Business Insider - 5 hours ago

Capita tells civil servants to wait for chatbots to fix pension portal woes - Exclusive - Outsourcer promises customers a service with 'AI at its core.' They just want a website that works - Public Sector - 05 Jan 2026 - | 66

Register UK - 5 hours ago

2 killed, several wounded in shooting outside Salt Lake City church, officials say -- No arrests have been made in the shooting, Salt Lake City police said.

CBS News - 6 hours ago

NASA Rockets Toward Artemis 2 Launch With Possible SLS Rollout Next Week -- Space & Spaceflight -- Ellyn Lapointe

Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

Cambodia extradites alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi to China

NBC News - 7 hours ago

Hawks reportedly agree to trade star guard Trae Young to the Wizards

NBC News - 7 hours ago

Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES

Toronto Star - 7 hours ago

Amy Schumer hilariously trolls herself after filing for divorce from Chris Fischer: 'Line up boys'

New York Post - 7 hours ago

Trump seeks $6.2 million in legal fees from Fani Willis' office over election interference case

NBC News - 8 hours ago

Google and Character.AI to settle lawsuits alleging chatbots harmed teens

Los Angeles Times - 8 hours ago

Nick Reiner's hotshot lawyer Alan Jackson likely quit Nick Reiner's case over price tag: experts

New York Post - 8 hours ago

AI Agents Are Now Competing for Marketing Jobs and Winning

International Business Times - 8 hours ago

Trump speaks with Colombian president Petro amid rising tensions -- President Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, after months of tensions between the two leaders boiled over in recent days.

CBS News - 9 hours ago

Microsoft revealed as company behind controversial data center proposal in Michigan

CNBC - 9 hours ago

Woman fatally shot by ICE agent identified as resident 'out caring for her neighbors'

NBC News - 9 hours ago

Video appears to show hysterical, blood-covered wife of woman killed by ICE, crying out 'it's my fault'

New York Post - 9 hours ago

The 'Tangled' live-action film has found its stars

NBC News - 9 hours ago

A Modern Approach to Body Contouring and Fat Removal

International Business Times - 9 hours ago

Nebraska state senator faces historic expulsion vote over sexual misconduct allegations

NBC News - 9 hours ago

House committee votes to issue more subpoenas related to Jeffrey Epstein

NBC News - 9 hours ago

Trump withdraws U.S. from 66 international organizations and treaties, including major climate groups

Los Angeles Times - 9 hours ago

What happens when you come off weight loss jabs?

Sky News - 9 hours ago

California loses $160M for missing deadline to revoke certain immigrants' licenses

NBC News - 9 hours ago

Weight-loss jabs 'may be needed for life'

Sky News - 9 hours ago

The boldest bitcoin predictions for 2026 are in — from $75,000 to $225,000

CNBC - 10 hours ago

Eyewitness describes ICE shooting that killed woman in Minneapolis

NBC News - 10 hours ago

The biggest — and weirdest —tech coming out of the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, from robots to AI pets

Business Insider - 10 hours ago

Philippines evacuates 3,000 people after activity increases at Mayon Volcano

ABC News - 10 hours ago

Google, chatbot maker Character to settle suit alleging bot pushed teen to suicide

ABC News - 10 hours ago

Exercise Treats Depression as Well as Therapy or Meds, Review Finds - More research is needed to understand the long-term benefits of exercise on depression, however. Health - Ed Cara

Gizmodo - 10 hours ago

Here's the Scoop

NBC News - 10 hours ago

Ex-reality TV star Spencer Pratt announces run for L.A. mayor

NBC News - 10 hours ago

Judge indicates Elon Musk's fraud lawsuit against OpenAI will head to trial

ABC News - 10 hours ago

What we know about the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis -- Video from the scene, along with statements from witnesses and local officials, disputes the accounts of federal officials regarding the circumstances that led up to the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman.

CBS News - 10 hours ago

Driver shot in deadly ICE encounter

NBC News - 11 hours ago

Disney+ Plans New Features for 'AI Native Generation'

Hollywood Reporter - 11 hours ago

The new TVs vying for your living room (and wallet) in 2026

Sydney Morning Herald - 11 hours ago

U.S. will exit 66 international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation

NBC News - 11 hours ago

AI-generated images, old footage circulate on social media after Maduro's capture -- CBS News analyzed circulating images of President Nicolas Maduro by comparing dubious photos to verified content and using publicly available tools such as reverse image search. -- Jan 5

CBS News - 11 hours ago

Venezuelans hopeful of regime change dismayed as government appears to remain the same

NBC News - 11 hours ago

Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer -- Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer.

BBC News - 11 hours ago

Elon Musk wins early battle in lawsuit against OpenAI and rival Sam Altman

New York Post - 11 hours ago

US forces seize sanctioned Russian-flagged oil tanker that slipped through Venezuela blockade

New York Post - 11 hours ago

The 6 biggest changes in the new dietary guidelines

NBC News - 12 hours ago

'This case is going to trial': Judge rejects Sam Altman's efforts to toss Elon Musk's OpenAI lawsuit

Business Insider - 12 hours ago

Reid Hoffman calls California's proposed billionaire tax 'horrendous' for innovation

Business Insider - 12 hours ago

New Scottish Dark Sky Observatory plans submitted -- The state of the art facility in Galloway will replace one which burned down more than four years ago.

BBC News - 12 hours ago

Minneapolis mayor rips ICE after fatal shooting: "Get the f*** out" -- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey disputed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's attempt to frame the shooting that killed a 37-year-old woman as an act of self defense by ICE.

CBS News - 12 hours ago

IBM's AI agent Bob easily duped to run malware, researchers show -- Prompt injection lets risky commands slip past guardrails -- Security

Register UK - 12 hours ago

Woman, 37, fatally shot by ICE agent in Minneapolis ID'd after she drove car at officer

New York Post - 12 hours ago