Amazon Starts Auto-Upgrading Prime Members to Alexa+ Without Warning

Amazon is automatically upgrading Prime members to Alexa+, prompting Reddit complaints about consent and opt-out controls, along with performance gripes.
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Kaiser to Pay $46M in Patient Data Lawsuit. Find Out If You’re Eligible

Kaiser Permanente agreed to a $46M settlement over claims that patient health information was improperly disclosed online. The claims deadline is March 12, 2026.
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Pixel 10a Leak Hints at February Release, New ‘Berry’ Color

Leaks suggest Google’s Pixel 10a could hit shelves in February, with a familiar Pixel 9a-style design, new colors, and modest spec updates ahead.
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Meet the Razr Fold: Motorola’s First Foldable Phone Powered by On-Device AI

Motorola unveiled the razr fold at CES 2026, its first foldable phone, pairing a familiar outer screen with a larger inner display and on-device AI.
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TIOBE Index for January 2026: C Pushes Ahead as the Chase Group Shifts Again

January 2026 TIOBE Index: Python stays far ahead; C strengthens at #2, Java edges past C++, C# is 2025’s winner; Delphi returns, R holds #10.
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LEGO Introduces Smart Play, Starting With Interactive ‘Star Wars’ Sets

LEGO unveiled Smart Play at CES 2026, embedding interactive tech into bricks. The first Star Wars sets launch March 1, with preorders Jan. 9.
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CES 2026 Live Updates: AI Everywhere, New Devices, and the Tech That Matters

This live blog will be updated in real time as CES 2026 announcements begin.
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7 Apple Predictions for 2026, From HomePad to AirTag 2

Leaks and early iOS builds outline seven Apple 2026 rumors ahead of launch, from HomePad and a home camera to AirTag 2, A19 iPads, M5 Macs, and iOS 26.4.
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OpenAI’s New AI Foundations Course Promises ‘Job-Ready’ Skills and Credential

AI firm debuts its first certification program with ChatGPT-based courses for workers and K-12 teachers, starting with AI Foundations pilots next.
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Google Search Live Gets a Gemini Audio Upgrade for Smoother Replies

Search Live gets an upgrade with Gemini 2.5 native audio, delivering faster, more natural voice conversations and hands-free help in the Google app.
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