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Amazon’s Ring doorbells get fire alerts, an app store and new sensors - TechCrunch

The new Ring Sensors can detect motion, openings, glass breakage, and smoke, and can also monitor carbon monoxide levels, leaks, temperature changes, and air quality.

500 Worlds: Titus – C’tan shards and Destroyers flood the field with new Necrons Detachments - Warhammer Community

Want to use all the C’tan shards at once? Of course you do!

Ugreen is now selling an AI NAS with more RAM than my desktop - The Verge

Ugreen’s iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro are its first AI-equipped network attached storage (NAS) devices, with up to 64GB of RAM and desktop PC prices.

Imagine Paying $200 for a Security Camera When Your Old Phone Does the Same Thing for Free - CNET

If you have an unused phone in a drawer, learn how to use it for home surveillance.

The Newest Health Trend Is Tracking Your Pee - WIRED

Ready, aim, fire—the latest health trackers use sensors to check your urine for proper hydration, ketone levels, and possible kidney stones.

Compact cameras are climbing in popularity nearly as fast as DSLRs are declining, the latest stats suggest - Digital Camera World

The CIPA data for November shows a continuing trend of compact camera growth and DSLR decline as mirrorless remains the reigning champ

No, Microsoft didn’t rebrand Office to Microsoft 365 Copilot - The Verge

Microsoft’s Office website is confusing the internet. Despite lots of posts, Microsoft hasn’t rebranded Office to Microsoft 365 Copilot.

‘Autofocus’ glasses can change their lenses in real time - CNN

Finnish eyewear company IXI is gearing up to launch smart glasses that look just like ordinary spectacles, but are able to “autofocus” based on the perceived needs of the wearer.

OhSnap is already building two new MCON sliding gamepads that aren’t so dang thick. - The Verge

Nvidia’s GeForce Now is getting native Linux and Fire TV apps - The Verge

Nvidia is launching new GeForce Now apps for Linux and Amazon’s Fire TV devices. It’s also adding flight control support to its streaming service.

Alienware Teases Portfolio Expansion - Alienware Arena

By Matt McGowan | Head of Product, Alienware | January 5, 2026 @ 7:30pm PT Alienware returns to the doorstep of CES with a singular mission: to push the boundaries of what’s possible in PC gaming. Later this year, we’re expanding our portfolio by introducing…

CES 2026: HP's new EliteBoard G1a is a keyboard with a powerful built-in computer - Mashable

It's a keyboard. It's an AI-ready PC. It's both!

Baby's got clack: HP pushes PC-in-a-keyboard for businesses with hot desks - theregister.com

: Notebook updates and enterprise tools also inbound from IT giant

AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9850X3D makes the best gaming CPU even faster - The Verge

AMD is launching an improved version of its 9800X3D processor. The new Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a better boost clock to offer improved frame rates in certain games.

AMD unveils new AI PC processors for general use and gaming at CES - TechCrunch

AMD announced the latest version of its AI-powered PC chips designed for a variety of tasks from gaming to content creation and multitasking.

Smart toilets bring AI to the bathroom at CES 2026 - qz.com

AI is everywhere at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, including one appliance where you would never expect to find it

Yes, the Google app icon is now bigger on Android - 9to5Google

The year in Google updates is well underway today with beta version 17.0 of the Google app on Android increasing the size of the app icon.

Keychron’s new mechanical keyboards offer ultralong battery life at wireless 8K polling rates - The Verge

The ZMK-based Q Ultra and V Ultra keyboards can last up to 660 hours on a charge.

Amazon unveils TV line to compete in artsy market - The Seattle Times

Amazon unveiled a television designed to resemble a piece of framed art, making it the latest TV maker to emulate a sleek design popularized by Samsung.

McDonald’s expected to bring back beloved childhood favorite in 2026 - thestreet.com

McDonald's is reportedly reviving a nostalgic collaboration that will surprise longtime fans in 2026.