Cheyenne MacDonald
Articles by Cheyenne MacDonald
Elon Musk says X's new algorithm will be made open source next week
Elon Musk wrote on X that the algorithm, 'including all code used to determine what organic and advertising posts are recommended to users,' will be made open source in 7 days.
The robots we saw at CES 2026: The lovable, the creepy and the utterly confusing
From sassy humanoids, to AI-powered pets and chore-handling assistants, we sought out as many cute, strange and capable robots as we could find during CES.
Sharpa's ping-pong playing, blackjack dealing humanoid is working overtime at CES 2026
The company showed off its super dexterous robotic hand in a series of autonomous demos at CES.
I can't get over this goofy, long-necked 'cyber pet' robot at CES
OlloBot comes in two versions: short neck and long, telescoping neck (both with fur).
Niko is a robotic lift for people with limited mobility that doesn't require a caregiver's help
Niko can scoop a person up from a seated position so they can self-transfer, raise them to standing level and navigate small spaces, like bathrooms.
WheelMove gives manual wheelchairs the power and height to handle rough terrain
The motorized add-on lifts a wheelchair's front caster wheels and has five speed options for powered driving.
Razer's Project Madison concept chair has reactive lighting, immersive audio and multi-zone haptics
Razer announced the Project Madison concept at CES 2026 along with a new, cooler version of its Iskur V2 gaming chair.
This tabletop sleep device and sunrise alarm clock aims to help you put your phone away before bed
Dreamie offers customizable routines and soothing sleep content without requiring a phone (or subscription).
This Tamagotchi clone is designed to help you keep your plants alive
Senso combines real-time plant health monitoring with a virtual companion.
Sweekar turns the Tamagotchi into a physical AI pocket pet that won't die on you
Sweekar is a palm-sized, egg-shaped device with its own unique personality.
Belkin announces a wireless HDMI dongle that doesn't need Wi-Fi access
The ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter will be released early this year.
Starlink is lowering thousands of satellites' orbits to reduce risk of collisions
Starlink's VP of engineering, Michael Nicolls, announced the move on X.
Samsung's latest Freestyle portable projector is brighter and smarter
Samsung will show off its new Freestyle+ compact projector at CES 2026.
OpenAI is hiring a new Head of Preparedness to try to predict and mitigate AI's harms
In a post about the role, CEO Sam Altman said it'll be 'a stressful job and you'll jump into the deep end pretty much immediately.'
Governor Hochul signs New York's AI safety act
The RAISE Act requires large AI developers to be more transparent about their safety protocols and incidents.
AirPods Pro 3 drop to a record low of $199
Pick up Apple's newest earbuds while they are cheaper than ever.
Google pulls AI-generated videos of Disney characters from YouTube in response to cease and desist
Google has reportedly pulled dozens of videos featuring Disney IP, including Deadpool and Star Wars characters.
iOS 26.2 is here with another Liquid Glass tweak, new Podcasts features and more
Apple has released iOS 26.2, along with OS updates for iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and more.
Judge puts a one-year limit on Google's contracts for default search placement
Google will have to renegotiate its contracts every year, a judge ruled on Friday.
This Cyber Monday 2025 deal drops the Meta Quest 3S VR headset to a record-low price
The Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are also on sale for Cyber Monday.