Google is making a major shift in how it releases the core Android code. Instead of frequent updates, AOSP source code will now only be published in Q2 and Q4 each year. This could have big implications for the entire Android ecosystem.
Mammotion is showing off its second robotic pool cleaner at CES. The Spino S1 Pro features a dock with a robotic arm that retrieves the 30-40 pound cleaner from the water and recharges it automatically.
The investment bank has submitted applications to the SEC for the new funds. This follows the massive success of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which now hold over $120 billion in assets.
HP is reviving the keyboard computer with its new EliteBoard G1a. It packs Ryzen AI processors, up to 64GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage into a desktop keyboard. This “Next Gen AI PC” is aimed at commercial users but could hint at a broader comeback.
Brazilian mobile banking app PicPay has filed for a U.S. initial public offering, aiming to raise around $500 million. The company, backed by the Batista family, posted a 79% jump in profit for the first nine months of 2025.
At CES 2026, Hesai announced a massive production ramp as the lidar industry consolidates. The Chinese firm is pushing into robotics and automotive, fueled by demand and collapsing costs that doomed competitors like Luminar.
LG has brought back its Wallpaper TV concept, and this time it’s a fully realized flagship. The OLED evo W6 is just 9 millimeters thick, uses a wireless Zero Connect Box, and features a new Hyper Radiant Color Technology for its brightest picture yet.
Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy recorded a staggering $17.44 billion unrealized loss last quarter as bitcoin’s price fell. The accounting rule change forces the company to show the fair value of its crypto stash each quarter, creating huge paper swings.
In Kenya’s Great Carbon Valley, a startup called Octavia Carbon is running a high-stakes test. It’s using geothermal energy to power machines that suck CO2 from the air, betting it can make the expensive process work at scale.
Jacobs Solutions is acquiring the remaining stake in UK-based PA Consulting for 1.216 billion pounds ($1.64 billion). The deal, expected to close by mid-fiscal 2026, aims to boost Jacobs’ services in high-growth sectors like advanced manufacturing and life sciences.
