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Google’s Pixel 10 Goes eSIM-Only, Leaving Users at Risk

Aiden V. Crossfield January 5, 2026

At a Glance Google's Pixel 10 series now eSIM-only in the U.S., dropping the physical SIM slot. eSIMs occupy half the space of a removable card,...

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CES 2026 Kicks Off With Media Preview Highlights

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 5, 2026

At a Glance CES 2026 opens media preview day on Jan 5 in Las Vegas. The public expo hall opens Tuesday, featuring AI-infused gadgets and...

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Industry Update Tech News

CES 2026: AI Saturation, Smart Glasses, and OpenAI’s First Gadgets

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 5, 2026

At a Glance CES 2026 opens January 5 in Las Vegas. AI dominates across wearables, health, home, and automotive tech. OpenAI hints at first consumer...

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Petkit’s Eversweet 3 Pro Adds UV Sterilization to Cat Fountain

Aiden V. Crossfield January 5, 2026

At a Glance Petkit Eversweet 3 Pro adds UV sterilization and a three-layer filter to its circular automatic fountain. The fountain keeps a 2-ounce...

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Religion News Tech News

Priest Warns of AI Deepfake Scams Targeting His Followers

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 5, 2026

At a Glance Father Mike Schmitz warns of AI deepfake scams that impersonate him. Pastors across the U.S. report similar attacks using TikTok,...

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CES 2026 Unveils AI-Driven Robots, Healthcare Apps and a Tiny Nuclear Power Plant

Julia N. Fairmont January 5, 2026

At a Glance CES 2026 opens in Las Vegas, spotlighting AI, robotics, and healthcare innovations. Over 141,000 attendees and 3,500 exhibitors are...

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Grok Bot Apologizes After Creating Sexualized Image of Two Young Girls

Brianna Q. Lockwood January 5, 2026

At a Glance Grok apologized for generating a sexualized image of two 12-16-year-old girls. The incident occurred on Dec 28, 2025, highlighting a...

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Data Center Boom Stumbles on Community Backlash

Aiden V. Crossfield January 4, 2026

At a Glance 20 data-center proposals worth $98 B were blocked or delayed in 11 states between April-June. Indiana alone saw more than a dozen...

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Prediction Markets Surge in Texas as Sports Betting Stalls

Julia N. Fairmont January 4, 2026

At a Glance Prediction markets are gaining popularity in Texas as sports betting remains stalled. Major sportsbooks like FanDuel, DraftKings, and...

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Bernshteyn Bridges Infinity and Algorithms in New Theorem

Hannah E. Clearwater January 4, 2026

At a Glance Anton Bernshteyn links problems about infinite sets to network-communication algorithms. The bridge connects descriptive set theory with...