

NBC Sports lets fans follow their MVPs with AI tool
NBC Sports is rolling out an AI-powered player tracking system that enables mobile viewers to select and follow their favorite athletes in real time. Using facial recognition, the technology automatically tracks players, allowing fans to zoom in and view focused footage directly on their devices.


Update on the Verizon outage
It affects millions of Verizon customers. From Verizon: Yesterday, we did not meet the standard of excellence our customers expect and that we expect of ourselves. To help provide some relief to those affected, we will give them a $20 account credit that can be easily redeemed by logging into the myVerizon app to accept. On average, this covers multiple days of service. Our business customers will be contacted directly about their credits. This credit isn’t meant to make up f


CES proves it's time to start thinking about cleaning out your pool
iGarden unveiled three new flagship products - the iGarden Pool Cleaner M1 Pro Max, iGarden Swim Jet X Series, and iGarden Lawn Mower L/ L AWD Series - as part of its global debut of its AI Ecosystem, which introduces next-generation interconnectivity in smart garden robotics. iGarden Pool Cleaner M1 Pro Max AI-powered autonomous pool cleaner and CES Innovation Awards® 2026 Honoree, featuring dual-camera 3D vision and an industry-leading 20-hour runtime iGarden Swim Jet X S


Gaming tech brought its A-game to CES 2026
CES 2026 delivered a wave of attention-grabbing gaming technologies from Asus, CyberPower and GameSir, including AI-powered prototypes and quirky hardware upgrades. Attendees got to play around with dual-screen laptops, customizable controllers and brain-scanning headsets, reflecting the event's ongoing role as a launchpad for innovation and experimentation in gaming tech. See more at: https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/the-coolest-and-weirdest-gaming-tech-of-ces-2026/2900-7385


Xperi tests new way to measure radio audience across 250 U.S. markets.
Xperi’s DTS AutoStage is looking to be a game changer with its current beta test of radio audience data from the 6 million vehicles with the platform across 250 U.S. markets. “We’re looking at radio audience measurement based on actual vehicle consumption,” Xperi’s Juan Galdamez says. “The experience of technology [and] content inside of connected vehicles is changing rapidly.”


CES shows that that wireless charging is changing
Wireless charging for phones and wearable devices continues to deliver on its promise of faster, more convenient, and energy-efficient application, as evidenced by the rate of Qi2 new product adoption and consumer satisfaction, according to the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). The growth and consumer traction of Qi2 (pronounced ‘chee two’) advanced rapidly in 2025, with over 1,200 new products – transmitters and receivers – becoming certified. With this growth trajectory, it


Eyebot: The future of vision at CES 2026
At CES 2026, Eyebot and The Framery at 1-800 Contacts are introducing a new end-to-end optical experience—marking the first public debut of a partnership that will roll out a custom retail experience later this year. The CES activation represents the official partnership announcement for both companies, offering attendees an early look at how vision care and eyewear can be delivered faster, more accessibly, and with significantly less friction. “This partnership is about rem


World's first belt-type wearable debuts at CES 2026
Japan’s D.O.N Co., Ltd. , the company behind the inner-down specialist brand TAION, has announced VITAL BELT, the world’ s first abdominal belt-type sensing wearable device. VITAL BELT combines concepts cultivated through years of apparel development with millimeter-wave sensing technology, introducing an entirely new approach to daily health monitoring. VITAL BELT is the world's first device to perform millimeter-wave sensing at the belt position. Until now there has been no


Sleep 2.0 at CES
AI and your sleep. WELT, a Samsung spin-off digital-pharmaceutical company, today announced it has been named a CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honoree for its AI-powered agent, AgentZ, a breakthrough designed to enhance the way existing insomnia medications are used—simply by scanning a QR code. Instead of altering a drug’s chemistry or manufacturing process, AgentZ connects medications to SleepQ’s clinical-grade predictive engine, enabling AI-guided timing recommendations person


BookTok helps Barnes & Noble's growth, a new wave of readers
Barnes & Noble is accelerating its expansion, with plans to open 60 new US stores by mid-2026, after debuting 67 new locations this year. The bookseller's resurgence is closely linked to the influence of TikTok's #BookTok community, which has reignited interest in reading, especially among young people. The viral social media movement has driven foot traffic to bookstores, turning them into popular social destinations and boosting sales industry-wide.





















