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…
Philips Hue unveils SpatialAware to map lights with AR for coherent scenes
TL;DR Philips Hue is introducing SpatialAware, a feature that uses smartphone AR scans to map the positions of lights and…
Firefox extension redirects x.com and twitter.com pages to xcancel.com
TL;DR A Firefox add-on called ToXCancel reroutes attempts to open x.com or twitter.com to xcancel.com, a mirror that lets users…
Late-February Samsung Galaxy S26 launch appears all but confirmed
TL;DR Multiple leaks point to a late-February reveal for Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup, with retail availability expected in early March.…
Philips Hue’s SpatialAware maps lights to improve scene distribution
TL;DR Philips Hue is introducing SpatialAware, an AR-based feature that maps the positions of Hue lights in a room so…