Installing a virtual private network (VPN) on an iPhone or iPad is easy. The days are gone when Apple users had to be content with the leavings from the Windows ecosystem — in 2026, all the best VPN services have secure, user-friendly iOS apps on par with every other platform. If you’ve decided to add … Read more
Could the internet actually be onto something, or are the rumors baseless? Here’s what we know about the speculation surrounding the ‘Stranger Things’ finale. Could the internet actually be onto something, or are the rumors baseless? Here’s what we know about the speculation surrounding the ‘Stranger Things’ finale.
A startup called ReviMo has developed a robotic system that provides a way for people with limited mobility to lift and transfer themselves — like from a bed to a wheelchair, or to the toilet — without the assistance of a caregiver. ReviMo’s Niko has two sets of arms: one that forms a “scooping seat” … Read more
If you’ve never docked a boat before, consider yourself lucky. There are plenty of popular TikTok channels devoted to shaming those who bring their craft back home clumsily or berth them with something less than finesse. Tricky crosswinds, unpredictable surf and even the jeers of passersby can make it a stressful experience at the best … Read more
The latest generation of smartglasses can create huge virtual screens without the need to lug around giant monitors are a real boon to frequent travelers. However, their specs aren’t often tailored to the needs of gamers, so at CES 2026, ASUS and XREAL partnered to make a pair with two very important features you don’t … Read more
As power gets more dicey, personal energy generation only gets more appealing. Shine’s compact turbine isn’t going to power your house any time soon (though the company’s co-founder told me they have plans in that direction) but it can suck up the energy required to refill a smartphone in as little as 17 minutes. Of … Read more
I’ll admit that I’ve always kind of taken walking for granted. Other than a knee injury more than a decade ago, my ability to walk long distances has largely been limited only by my own choices. That’s not the case for everyone, though. And robotics company Dephy has created a pair of robotic sneakers, called … Read more
When LG announced that it would demo a laundry-folding, chore-doing robot at CES 2026, I was immediately intrigued. For years, I’ve wandered the Las Vegas Convention Center halls and wondered when someone might create a robot that can tackle the mundane but useful tasks I despise like folding laundry. With CLOiD (pronounced like “Floyd”), LG … Read more
Ubisoft is closing a Canadian studio just over two weeks after it unionized. In a dizzying claim, the company told GamesIndustry.biz that the closure of Ubisoft Halifax was part of “company-wide actions to streamline operations” and unrelated to the unionization. On December 22, Ubisoft Halifax announced that 61 of its workers had joined the Game … Read more
As luxury vehicles become status symbols across Hollywood, sourcing reliable spare parts is now a priority for celebrities, collectors, and industry insiders who want their cars to stay as flawless as their red-carpet images. The process of obtaining a high-end car once ended at the showroom. You took delivery, showed it off, and drove it… … Read more