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Over the last ten or so years, L'Oréal has brought a taste of beauty tech to the masses at CES 2026. This time, it has three devices to show off: the “Light Straight + Multi-styler” as well as the helpfully named LED Face Mask and LED Eye Mask. 

Don’t let the unassuming names mislead you. These three products actually harbor some unique traits. The Light Straight (and multi-styler, which I’m going


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Vex is a stubby little critter that comes in a few different colors.
Vex is a stubby little critter that comes in a few different colors.

For a long time, tech companies have pitched pet cameras as a way to find out what your furball is up to when you're not home. Vex, a new robot companion launched at CES this week, takes that a step further: it follows your pet around, filming as it goes, and uses AI smarts to stitch together a video from the footage.

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Matt Fitzpatrick said that a big industry misconception is that synthetic data will take over in a few years.
  • Human feedback remains essential for AI training, says Invisible Technologies' CEO.
  • Synthetic data can't replace humans because there are too many kinds of tasks for AI to accomplish.
  • Data labeling startups continue to hire specialized workers as tech giants seek high-quality

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President Donald Trump speaks at a podium about his January 3rd raid on Venezuela. Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, and Stephen Miller stand behind him.
President Donald Trump speaks at a podium about his January 3rd raid on Venezuela. Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, and Stephen Miller stand behind him.
  • Donald Trump on Saturday said that the US had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
  • The raid elicited strong but divided reactions from business figures and foreign policy analysts.
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Samsung announced its newest portable projector ahead of its First Look showcase at CES 2026, but you might have been a little confused as to what’s changed. The company says the Freestyle+ is nearly twice as bright as the 2022 Freestyle projector, rated at 230 ISO lumens, which was pretty underwhelming. The new Freestyle+ can output at 430 ISO lumens. If this is the first you’re hearing of ISO


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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Trump has no right to annex Greenland.
  • The leaders of Denmark and Greenland urged the US to stop its threats of buying Greenland.
  • The Danish prime minister said the US "has no right to annex" Greenland.
  • Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of controlling Greenland, for security reasons and for its resources.

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Amid endless AI hype and a guest visit from the CEO of Hartford Steam Boiler (?!), Samsung had a big surprise for us tonight at CES 2026: A massive 130-inch Micro RGB TV. It’s so large, it’s suspended by a large metal stand that surrounds the entire screen, which also lets you tilt the screen just a bit. (For the Samsung diehards, it’s basically a reinvention of its “timeless gallery” stand from


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In addition to its annual soundbar updates, Samsung debuted two new home speakers at CES 2026. The Music Studio 5 and 7 are Bluetooth and Wi-Fi units designed to blend in with your home decor thanks to their minimalist look. They certainly don’t look like your typical speakers, and Samsung has packed them with features that it says will ensure optimal sound quality from each one. 

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Mary Steenburgen and Jane Fonda.
Mary Steenburgen and Jane Fonda.
  • Mary Steenburgen, 72, says Jane Fonda, 88, taught her a lesson about aging with intention.
  • Steenburgen says Fonda's advice shaped how she spends time with the people closest to her.
  • "With not wasting time on people that aren't in my life for the right reason, for being honest with myself about life," she said.

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Elon Musk had dinner with Donald Trump during a busy weekend for the president.
  • Elon Musk had dinner with Donald Trump amid a packed weekend for the president.
  • Trump hosted meetings at Mar-a-Lago as his administration announced a US military operation in Venezuela.
  • Musk wrote in a post on X that he had "a lovely dinner" with Trump and first lady

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The Birdbuddy 2 goes for $199.
The Birdbuddy 2 goes for $199.

Birdbuddy is introducing two new smart bird feeders: the flagship Birdbuddy 2 and the more compact, cheaper Birdbuddy 2 Mini aimed at first-time users and smaller outdoor spaces. Both models are designed to be faster and easier to use than previous generations, with upgraded cameras that can shoot in portrait or landscape and wake instantly when a bird lands



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We’re used to Samsung updating its Q990 soundbar at CES every year, and 2026 is no different. However, the company also debuted the HW-QS90H: a new all-in-one option that Samsung says won’t require a standalone subwoofer due to its Quad Bass Woofer system. The QS90H offers 7.1.2-channel audio with 13 total drivers. Before the show properly kicks off, we got to listen to the new soundbar for a


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