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CES 2026 is packed with tech giants unveiling their latest innovations, but the real excitement comes from discovering the unexpected and quirky gadgets that will make you wonder, “Who thought of this?” We’re here to spotlight the wildest products we’ve spotted so far at CES 2026, from a touch-sensitive AI-powered panda to Razer’s holographic animated assistant to weirdness that’ll make you do a double-take. An AI anime companion watching over you from your desk Originally introduced last year as an esports AI coach, Razer’s Project AVA has evolved into something new: a 5.5-inch animated holographic desk companion that can help…
George Kurtz, founder and CEO of CrowdStrike, speaks during the live keynote pregame at Nvidia GTC (GPU Technology Conference) in Washington on October 28, 2025.Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Imagescloud strike announced Thursday that it will acquire identity management startup SGNL in a deal worth about $740 million, as the cybersecurity provider strengthens its defenses in the era of artificial intelligence cyberattacks.The stock price fell nearly 4%. The acquisition will enable users of CrowdStrike’s Falcon cloud security platform to better manage human and AI identity access requests and real-time risks, the company said. The transaction is expected to close…
Berlin — As heavy snow fell and temperatures plummeted to below freezing in the German capital, an alleged arson attack on Berlin’s electricity supply facilities by left-wingers caused a massive power outage on Saturday, leaving around 100,000 people without power for several days. Activist group Vulcan Group claimed responsibility for the attack, accusing fossil fuels and AI of playing a role in accelerating the climate crisis. Around 45,000 homes and more than 2,000 businesses in Berlin’s wealthy southwest district were affected by the power outage, which lasted more than four days. The power outage is believed to be the longest…
The first flight of an Avero Airlines Boeing 737-800 takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport in the Los Angeles area on April 28, 2021.Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty ImagesAvero Airways will stop operating deportation flights for the U.S. government, cut commercial routes and reduce staff, the company’s CEO told staff.The airline, which debuted in 2021 with a focus on connecting smaller cities, pulled out of many West Coast destinations last year and also turned to flying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportees, sparking protests and backlash from some politicians.”The transition of a portion of our fleet to a…
OpenAI begins the new year with a new acquisition. The AI giant is acquiring the team behind Convogo, a business software platform that helps executive coaches, consultants, talent leaders, and human resources teams automate and improve leadership assessments and feedback reporting. An OpenAI spokesperson said the company will not acquire Convogo’s IP or technology, but instead will hire a team to work on its “AI cloud efforts.” The three co-founders Matt Cooper, Evan Cater and Mike Gillette will join OpenAI as part of what a source familiar with the matter said is an all-stock deal. Convogo’s products will be discontinued.…
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI will proceed to court, further escalating his long-standing feud with the company and its CEO Sam Altman. “We appreciate the court’s thorough and fair consideration and look forward to trial,” Mark Toberoff, Musk’s lead attorney, told CNBC’s David Faber in a statement Thursday after a hearing with U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers.Musk and Altman co-founded OpenAI as a nonprofit research company in 2015 with several other researchers and executives. Musk resigned from OpenAI’s board in 2018 after convincing Altman to let him run the auto business. teslaacquires an AI nonprofit.Musk claimed in his lawsuit…
Consider this a sign that it’s time to let your “everything shower” shine. If you’ve tried all the hair masks on TikTok and your ends are still dry, or your skin feels tight after rinsing, hard water could be the real culprit. Hard water is rich in minerals like magnesium and calcium and is completely safe, but it can leave behind buildup that disrupts your hair color, scalp, and skin barrier. Install a shower filter and a shower head with a filter. These handy filters help remove or reduce chlorine, sediment, odor, and hard water minerals that cause dryness, yellowing,…
President Donald Trump prepares to depart for the Army-Navy football game in Baltimore at the White House in Washington, Dec. 13, 2025.Aaron Schwartz | ReutersWhite House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt said Wednesday that President Donald Trump reserves the right to use military force to secure Venezuela’s oil interests. “The president, of course, reserves the right to deploy U.S. troops as necessary,” Levitt said at a press conference. President Trump has called on U.S. oil giants to invest billions of dollars in rebuilding Venezuela’s energy sector. Asked if the president would send in the military to protect American oil workers, Levitt…
Jim Cramer’s CNBC Investment Club hosts a “Morning Meeting” livestream every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET. A recap of Thursday’s key moments. 1. The Nasdaq fell on Thursday as investors moved away from tech stocks. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose and the S&P 500 index was little changed. Jim Cramer advised investors not to take sudden action right now, explaining that markets often exhibit “strange patterns” that don’t last long during the first full trading week of the year. “Now is not the time to make big bets,” he added. 2. Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded Club Holding Alphabet from…
Britain and France have agreed to send troops to Ukraine if they strike a peace deal with Russia, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, amid renewed demands from Western leaders to ensure Kiev’s post-war security and deter further aggression by Moscow. After officials from 35 countries gathered in Paris for a so-called “coalition of the willing” meeting, Mr. Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a “declaration of intent” that would put Britain and France’s boots on the line in Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, a move Russia has long staunchly opposed. “Following the ceasefire, Britain and…