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The usual suspects always show up at CES — new TVs, laptops, chips, robots and the like. But CES is also a place where companies feel free to ask some very strange questions about how technology could further infiltrate our lives. For example, should your toilet analyze your poop? Should your nails change color on command? From experimental laptops to health tech that probably didn’t need a camera, these are the weirdest gadgets we spotted at CES 2026. Also, be sure to check out our list of the best CES tech we saw this year at the show.Throne toilet computerThe…
Australians in Victoria have been warned they should prepare for “property loss or worse” as much of the country faces extreme heatwave conditions. Temperatures on Friday and Saturday are forecast to hit record highs for most states and territories, with Victoria and South Australia in particular bracing for dangerous fire conditions due to strong winds and hot temperatures.A total fire ban is in place in Victoria and all regions across the state were given a “catastrophic” or “extreme” fire danger rating.”Victorians should brace themselves for more property loss or worse,” Country Fire Authority (CFA) chief officer Jason Heffernan told the…
Footage verified by BBC Persian shows buildings on fire in the Iranian capital, Tehran, as anti-government protests spread across the country. Video from the the 12th consecutive day of national unrest shows mosques in the Gholhak and Sa’adat Abad neighbourhoods of Tehran on fire.Frustration over the collapse of Iran’s currency has triggered demonstrations in more than 100 cities and towns across all 31 of Iran’s provinces, according to human rights groups.
Roy Keane has branded Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli – who is “a good boy to roll around himself” – as “absolutely disgraceful” after he tried to force an injured Conor Bradley off the pitch. Arsenal and Liverpool played out a dull 0-0 draw in the Emirates rain, with the main talking point after the game being Martinelli’s reaction to Bradley going down with what immediately appeared to be a serious injury. Arsenal’s season in F365 Tables 1st in the actual table and six points clear 1st in table v top half 1st in table v bottom half 1st in second half…
Tesla has added the cheaper Standard variant to the Model 3 line-up in the UK, cutting the saloon’s starting price by £2000 to £39,990. Key changes from the previous entry level, the Rear-Wheel Drive, include swapping faux-leather upholstery for cloth and trading a centre console for an open storage area. The sound system forgoes a subwoofer and AM and FM radio, while the driver’s seat and steering wheel are adjusted manually rather than electrically. The rear passenger touchscreen is omitted, as is a physical key, instead forcing drivers to use the Tesla mobile app for access. Tesla has yet to disclose…
TVs are a staple of CES, and so far, manufacturers have not disappointed with their announcements at CES 2026. Companies including Samsung, LG and others came to the event ready to show off updates to existing display tech and some genuinely new technologies. OLED and Mini LED remain central to most lineups, while Micro RGB has emerged as one of the most talked-about developments at the show so far, especially at the higher end of the TV market.Below are the TV announcements that stood out most from the pre-show events and early press conferences, with more expected as CES continues.…
A mountain of rubbish collapsed at a landfill in the central Philippines on Thursday, killing a 22-year-old woman and leaving 38 people missing, athorities said.Rescuers pulled 12 injured sanitation workers from debris at the Binaliw Landfill in Cebu City, who were later hospitalised.Many of the victims are believed to be workers at the landfill. The cause of the collapse is still unclear.Some 300 people from various government agencies and civilian groups have been deployed to the privately-owned landfill. Several excavators, ambulances and fire trucks are also seen on site.”All response teams remain fully engaged in search and retrieval efforts to…
The Venezuelan government has begun releasing detainees considered political prisoners by human rights groups, in what officials described as a goodwill gesture.Spain’s foreign ministry said five of its nationals, including one dual national, had been released. Among them is thought to be rights activist Rocío San Miguel.The move comes after the US seized Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro in a lightning raid on the capital, Caracas, on Saturday, to face drug trafficking charges in New York.The release of political prisoners in Venezuela has been a long-held US demand, especially during moments of heightened repression around elections or protests.Jorge Rodríguez, the head…
Liverpool have reportedly “reached a verbal agreement” to sign a young defender, while they are ‘crazy’ about Marseille forward Mason Greenwood. Greenwood would be a highly controversial signing for Liverpool (and all other Premier League clubs) and Arne Slot’s side will surely think better of bringing him back to England, but they are nevertheless being linked with the forward. Former Manchester United player Greenwood had no choice but to leave England to continue his career in Europe after he faced charges relating to attempted rape and assault. The Crown Prosecution Service eventually discontinued this case after the withdrawal of key witnesses…
CES 2026 is nearly over and it’s been a fruitful one with a lot of new, weird and impressive tech. But you don’t have to wait until later this year to get your hands on some of the things announced this week in Las Vegas. A surprising number of gadgets are up for pre-order, if not outright available to buy already, from chargers and docks to projectors, keyboards and smart home gear. CES remains a place for companies to showcase concepts and big ideas, but these are the gadgets that have real prices and real order buttons as of today.…