The environmental cost of wearable health devices
A new study suggests that rising demand for wearable health devices could generate over a million tons of e-waste and 100 million tons of carbon dioxide by 2050.
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415 storiesMobileye acquires Mentee Robotics for $900 million
Mobileye is acquiring humanoid robotics startup Mentee Robotics for $900 million, a deal expected to close in the first quarter as the company pivots toward "Physical Artificial Intelligence."
Intel plans new chip and platform for handheld gaming
Intel is looking to enter the handheld gaming market with a new platform and dedicated chip built on its 18A manufacturing process.
Meta pauses international rollout of Ray-Ban Display glasses
Meta is pausing the international expansion of its Ray-Ban Display glasses, citing high demand and limited supply that has pushed product waitlists into 2026.
Amazon expands Ring ecosystem with new sensors and app store
Amazon unveiled new Ring sensors, AI-based event alerts, and an initially U.S.-only app store at CES 2026 to expand its smart home ecosystem's utility.
Narwal debuts AI-powered robot vacuums at CES
Narwal unveiled its new Flow 2 robot vacuum and U50 handheld cleaner at CES, featuring AI-driven object recognition and specialized cleaning modes for pets and infants.
AMD unveils Ryzen AI 400 Series processors at CES
AMD unveiled its Ryzen AI 400 Series processors at CES, claiming performance gains for AI-powered PCs with availability starting in the first quarter of 2026.
Uber invests $300M in Lucid for 20,000-vehicle robotaxi fleet
Uber, Lucid, and Nuro unveiled a production-intent robotaxi, backed by a $300 million investment and a planned commercial launch in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year.
Nvidia aims to become the Android of generalist robotics
Nvidia launched a new suite of robotics foundation models, simulation tools, and edge hardware, aiming to become the default platform for generalist robotics development.
Nvidia brings Rubin AI architecture into production
Nvidia has launched its Rubin computing architecture, which is in production and expected to ramp up in the second half of the year.
Boston Dynamics integrates Google DeepMind AI into Atlas humanoid
Boston Dynamics is partnering with Google DeepMind to integrate AI foundation models into its Atlas humanoid robot, aiming to improve natural human-robot interaction for industrial use.
Lego debuts screen-free Smart Play system at CES 2026
Lego has unveiled its screen-free Smart Play system at CES 2026, featuring interactive bricks and minifigures that require no setup, launching with Star Wars sets in March.
Hesai to double lidar production as Western rivals struggle
Hesai plans to double its lidar production capacity to 4 million units this year, contrasting with the recent bankruptcy of U.S. competitor Luminar.
Amazon overhauls Fire TV interface and launches Artline televisions
Amazon is rolling out a major Fire TV interface redesign to improve speed and navigation, while launching its new Ember Artline television series in the U.S.
LG revives its Wallpaper OLED TV line with the new 9mm W6 model
LG is reviving its Wallpaper OLED line with the new 9mm-thick W6 model, featuring wireless 4K streaming and improved display specifications.
Teradar unveils Summit terahertz sensor for automotive market
Boston-based Teradar has unveiled its flagship terahertz sensor, Summit, which aims to ship in 2028 if the company successfully secures contracts with automotive manufacturers.
Kodiak AI partners with Bosch to scale autonomous trucking hardware
Kodiak AI is partnering with Bosch to develop autonomous trucking hardware, aiming to scale production for its self-driving big rigs, though production timelines remain unclear.
Plaud launches NotePin S and new desktop meeting app
Plaud launched the $179 NotePin S AI notetaker and a new desktop app, aiming to compete with established meeting transcription services like Granola and Fathom.
Subtle launches voice-focused earbuds for $199
Voice AI startup Subtle launched $199 noise-isolation earbuds, with plans to ship in the U.S. in the next few months.
10 smart home gadgets for your first apartment
Equip your first apartment with these ten essential smart home gadgets, ranging from security systems and air purifiers to kitchen appliances and lighting solutions.