Month: January 2026
NASA and its partners prepare to deorbit the ISS at the end of the decade
The space station industry is starting to take off. For decades, if you wanted to send an astronaut or experiment into orbit, the International Space Station (ISS) was the only option. But now, as NASA and its partners prepare to deorbit the ISS at the end of the decade, commercially owned stations are preparing to
Amazon’s Ring doorbells get fire alerts
Amazon’s augmenting its Ring smart doorbells with new features, including new fire alerts, an app store, and a new set of Ring Sensors.Amazon is also adding a new app store to the Ring app to allow users to use its cameras with third-party apps. The store is currently available in the U.S. only, and users
Tesla Malaysia Maintains EV Pricing in 2026
In a significant move for electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts, Tesla Malaysia has announced that it will maintain its vehicle pricing from 2025 into 2026, despite the end of Malaysia’s electric vehicle tax holiday. This decision underscores Tesla’s commitment to accelerating the adoption of EVs in the country, which is accompanied by plans for further investments
China bans certain rare earths and other exports to Japan
China has banned exports of some rare earth elements and other items to Japan that could be used for military purposes, straining already tense relations between the two countries following the Japanese prime minister’s recent remarks on Taiwan. The sweeping restrictions on so-called dual-use items – goods, services and technologies that have both civilian and
Call for Trumps impeachment gains momentum
President Donald Trump has heralded his operation in Venezuela as a victory, praising the “spectacular assault” that led to the successful capture of fallen President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. However, while the Trump Administration celebrates what it considers to be a win, others have voiced serious concerns about the way in which
new Gemini features for TV
Designed for large-screen experiences, Gemini for Google TV will allow users to talk to their TV to find something to watch, catch up on a favorite series by getting a recap of the plot, or get recommendations, all by using natural language conversation. For instance, you could ask Gemini for something to watch that would
Sandisk Kicks Off CES 2026
A decade ago, Western Digital and SanDisk were among the biggest players in the storage field, with SanDisk primarily focused on SSDs and WD on hard drives. In 2016, WD acquired SanDisk, integrating its operations and producing its own branded SSDs. In March 2025, Western Digital then spun off Sandisk into an independent public company,
Oil Glut Reduces Price-Shock
Oil futures wobbled on Monday after the U.S. ousted President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela, a major crude-producing country. One reason for the muted move is that the market is awash with enough crude to absorb potential short-term supply disruption. That is partly due to efforts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its
Flutterwave buys Nigeria’s Mono
Africa’s largest fintech company, Flutterwave, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued between $25 million and $40 million, according to people familiar with the transaction.Mono has raised about $17.5 million from investors, including Tiger Global, General Catalyst, and Target Global. Sources close to the deal said the acquisition allowed investors
Maduro to Appear in Manhattan Court
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is being transferred to a Manhattan federal court after being captured by American forces to face charges related to cocaine trafficking.The oil-rich nation’s de facto leader is leftist Delcy Rodríguez, who served as Maduro’s vice president. After demanding Maduro’s release, Rodríguez struck a softer tone toward the U.S. on Sunday.President Trump