Oura launches travel charging case for Ring 4 that delivers five full recharges
TL;DR Oura has introduced a $99 travel charging case for the Oura Ring 4 that holds an internal battery capable…
Netflix leans on returning franchises and live events in its 2026 slate
TL;DR Netflix’s preliminary 2026 schedule emphasizes returning series and more live programming, along with a modest film lineup. Several high-profile…
Ikea’s $10 Kallsup Bluetooth speakers — tiny, colorful cubes that pack power
TL;DR Ikea introduced the Kallsup, a $10 (€5) mini Bluetooth speaker available in three colors that uses Bluetooth 5.3 and…
Spotify cuts video podcast monetization eligibility thresholds
TL;DR Spotify has reduced the requirements for video podcasters to join its monetization program, lowering episode count to three, consumption…
KeelTest: AI-powered VS Code extension that generates pytest suites
TL;DR KeelTest is an alpha VS Code extension that uses AI plus static analysis to generate and execute pytest suites…
Big tech feels stagnant — 2026 could be the year independents rise
TL;DR After years of incremental product cycles from major mobile brands, 2026 is showing early signs that smaller, independent companies…
CES 2026’s Strangest Gadgets: From Superthin TVs to Tri-Folding Phones
TL;DR The Verge published a roundup of the oddest devices on display at CES 2026, noting that beyond sleek innovations…
Clicks Communicator aims to fix what many modern smartphones get wrong
TL;DR The Clicks Communicator revives a keyboard-first approach and leans on tailored software to prioritize messaging and productivity. It pairs…
I played with the Lego Smart Brick — not AI, and smarter than expected
TL;DR At CES 2026, a hands-on with Lego’s new Smart Brick found it to be more interactive and imaginative than…
Intel spinout Articul8 secures over half of $70M round at $500M valuation
TL;DR Articul8, an AI company spun out of Intel in early 2024, has secured more than half of a planned…