Gadgets & Tech Headlines
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Meta buys startup Manus in latest move to advance its artificial intelligence efforts
Meta is buying artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the owner of Facebook and Instagram continues a push to amp-up AI offerings across its platforms
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Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains
The commercial boom in artificial intelligence has sparked interest in humanoid robots
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The moon and sun figure big in the new year's lineup of cosmic wonders
The moon and sun share top billing in 2026
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New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares
The New York City transit system is retiring the MetroCard after more than 30 years
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Russia sends 3 Iranian satellites into orbit, report says
Iran's state television says that Russia has sent three Iranian communications satellites into orbit
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Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life
Many retirement developments serve as a tranquil refuge for older people who can no longer travel to faraway places or engage in bold adventures
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EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship
France, Germany, the European Union and the United Kingdom are hitting out at a U.S. decision to impose travel bans on five Europeans the Trump administration accuses of pressuring tech firms to censor or suppress American views
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Pro-Russian hackers claim cyberattack on French postal service
French prosecutors say a pro-Russian hacking group has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack on France’s national postal service
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'60 Minutes' segment on Trump immigration policy accidentally airs online
A news segment critical of the Trump administration's immigration policy was pulled from “60 Minutes” but is now circulating online
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Bolivia lifts restrictions on satellite companies like Starlink to upgrade its internet connectivity
Bolivia’s new government has issued a decree that will allow global satellite internet companies such as Starlink or Kuiper to provide internet access across the Andean nation as it tries to upgrade its technology and speed up its notoriously slow connectivity rates
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