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Modular robots keep working even after damage

Researchers in the U.S. have developed what they’re calling “metamachines” – modular robots that can keep functioning even after being damaged. Designed with the help of AI and inspired by nature, these machines can adapt their structure...

Al Jazeera

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Austria sends 70,000 kids on a three‑week smartphone detox

As countries worldwide debate new curbs following Australia's under‑16 social‑media ban, Austria is conducting its own experiment. No scrolling, no videos, no messaging — Gen Alphas had to find new ways to stay amused.

DW News

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Audeze Maxwell 2 video review

Like the original version, the Audeze Maxwell 2 puts audio quality above everything else, outclassing its contemporaries. It doesn't necessarily offer fancy features or drastic design improvements over its predecessor, but it remains com...

IGN

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How Iran’s Shahed drones are reshaping modern warfare and air defence

Iran’s Shahed drones have become one of the most widely used weapons in modern conflicts - cheap, simple and launched in large numbers. But their success on battlefields from the Middle East to Ukraine is pushing countries around the wor...

Al Jazeera

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Defending against drones: Ukraine leads the way after years of war

US, Israel, and Iran conflict sees drones deployed across the region, as similar technology has been used in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion

Al Jazeera

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AI-powered robotaxis tested in London

Supporters of the tech argue that autonomous vehicles could help reduce accidents caused by human error, but London’s iconic black cab drivers remain sceptical.

Euronews

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China ushers in the Year of the Horse — with robots

China rang in the Lunar New Year with nationwide festivities, and a high-tech message running through them. What do people in China make of a future steered by the government, where AI-powered robots take center stage?

DW News

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China's robotic legs enter everyday life

Ageing demographics and government backing are bringing robotic exoskeletons into the mass market, and not just for China's elderly.

DW News

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Portugal's drone pioneer blends hardware and AI

Lisbon-based Tekever's AI‑driven drones monitor coastlines, track pollution and support Ukraine — a symbol of Portugal's transformation from a low‑cost producer to tech innovator.

DW News

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Meet the Kenyan teaching robotics to children in rural areas

Jeremiah Kithinji had never touched a computer before he finished high school. A decade later, he is teaching robotics, and even took a team of Kenyans from Laikipia county to the World Robotics Olympiad in Singapore.

Africanews

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Smartphone features that can save you in an emergency

Smartphones can save lives thanks to built-in SOS functions, location sharing and tracker alerts. Here’s how to use the key safety features when you’re out and about – and suddenly feel unsafe.

DW News

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Foldable iPhone reportedly launching later in 2026

Apple is reportedly getting ready to launch its first foldable phone. Plus, OpenAI announced it is retiring its older ChatGPT-4o. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.

CBS News

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Web Summit Qatar startups raise $205m

Companies at Web Summit Qatar have collectively raised more than $28 billion (€23.7bn) over the past year, highlighting the sheer weight of innovation in the room as AI and robotics shape the future of tech.

Euronews

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AI, quantum and the creator economy draw 30k to Web Summit Qatar 2026

In Doha, Web Summit Qatar is underway, with startups and global investors connecting and tackling the next wave of tech challenges.

Euronews

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AI-powered robot learns to lip sync

Columbia University professor Hod Lipson tells The National about how he and a team of engineers built a humanoid robot face and taught it how to lip-sync.

CBC News

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How drones evolved from heavy machines to cyborg cockroaches

In 2025, more than 1,000 suspicious drone flights were registered in Germany. That underlines the growing role drones play in warfare and espionage. And they become more sophisticated by the day.

DW News

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Humanoids: South Korea charts an unusual robotics path

Humanoid robots are entering factories and homes worldwide. With the global robotics race heating up, South Korea is betting on an unconventional strategy to lead.

DW News

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Crawling robot hand sparks ‘Addams Family’ meets ‘Terminator’ vibes

A video of a detachable, crawling robot hand has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, unsettling viewers with its lifelike movements and sci-fi horror feel — prompting many to say they definitely don’t want it anywhere near their home.

Mashable

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Why does my phone not work well in cold weather?

You may have noticed that your smartphone battery drains quickly in below-freezing temperatures. Here’s why.

The Weather Channel

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Robot "dogs" sniff out places too dangerous for humans

At Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, researchers are hard at work developing robot "dogs" designed to assist in situations too dangerous for humans to help.

CBS America

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Six tips to get more out of your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is packed with features - from multi-window multitasking to Flex Mode. But while some are immediately clear, others work quietly in the background to deliver long battery life and a smoother gaming experience.

IGN

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Humanoid robots take centre stage at CES tech show

Humanoid robots that can do household chores, such as folding laundry, were on centre stage at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas where companies preview breakthroughs in technology and artificial intelligence.

CBC News

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The best next gen sex toys & gaming sex toys we saw at CES 2026

CES is all about the toys and they had a strong showing for sex toys as well. We got to see demos from The Handy 2 Pro, MotorBunny, Fappy Bird, The Fluffer app and products from Lovense. For all of the best from CES 2026 in Las Vegas, ke...

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Japan's iconic digital pet Tamagotchi turns 30

It's been about 30 years since the Tamagotchi became the must-have toy for children around the globe. Now, three decades on, the humble Tamagotchi is inspiring a new generation of electronic pets.

France 24

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Could ham radio help Taiwan survive wartime internet outage?

Amid claims of China sabotaging Taiwan's undersea internet cables, some citizens are learning how to send and receive their own emergency communications.

DW News

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Humanoid robots deal cards, grab groceries at CES

Humanoid robotics commanded a lot of attention at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday (January 6), the first day the annual technology show opened to the public.

Reuters

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Laundry-folding robot debuts at CES 2026

Technology leaders are gathering in Las Vegas for CES, one of the industry's biggest conferences of the year. CNET editor at large Bridget Carey joins CBS News with a firsthand look at the new gadgets on display.

CBS News

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AI takes center stage as CES 2026 unveils tech innovations

The latest technology innovations are on display at CES 2026, with artificial intelligence being used in many ways to revolutionize humanoids, toys, health and even autonomous driving.

Reuters

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Search resumes for Malaysia Airlines flight that disappeared in 2014

The search for Malaysia Airlines flight 370 that went missing in 2014 with 239 people on board is expected to resume Tuesday (December 30). The Malaysian government and a private marine robotics company say they will use advances in tech...

CBS News

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Robots help piece together Pompeii's fragmented ancient frescoes

Pompeii's ancient Roman frescoes, shattered and buried for centuries, are getting a second life thanks to a pioneering robotic system designed to support archaeologists in one of their most painstaking tasks: reassembling fragmented arti...

Reuters