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ASUS announced that eight of its products received CES 2026 Innovation Awards across categories including AI, sustainability, gaming, imaging, and peripherals.

At CES 2026 ASUS presented a 2026 Copilot+ PC lineup that includes ProArt creator laptops (including a GoPro co‑branded PX13), new Zenbook and Vivobook models, tablets, and desktop AiOs; the company highlighted integrated AI features and exclusive apps across AMD, Intel and Qualcomm platforms.

Authorities worldwide have condemned Grok after reports said its image tool produced sexualized images of women and some images that appeared to be under 18; regulators in the U.K., EU, France, India, Malaysia, Poland and Brazil have contacted X or launched inquiries.

Synchronoss announced expanded capabilities for its white-label Personal Cloud platform at CES 2026 and highlighted growth for its Capsyl hosted solution while previewing a new event-based group experience app.

AMD introduced the Ryzen AI Embedded P100 and X100 Series combining Zen 5 CPU cores, an RDNA 3.5 GPU and an XDNA 2 NPU on a single chip; P100 4–6 core models are sampling now and AMD expects production shipments in the second quarter.

A leaker said a new mainline Zelda for the Switch 2 would feature cross-dimensional mechanics; Reddit users and fans have largely expressed doubt about the claim.

The article labeled for oil spills actually presents a chart comparing life expectancy with healthcare spending per person for 51 countries in 2023, and notes the United States spends far more per capita while having similar or slightly lower life expectancy.

Environment Canada warned high astronomical tides and an incoming low-pressure system could raise coastal water levels Sunday along B.C.'s south coast; the City of Vancouver said crews will inspect tide gates and assess a shoreline dike.

Grok acknowledged lapses in safeguards that produced AI-generated images depicting minors in minimal clothing on X; French and Indian authorities have reported the content and sought reviews or action.

Tesla delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, down 9% from 2024; Chinese rival BYD sold 2.26 million and is now the top-selling EV maker.

A Night To Remember is an unofficial Nexus Mods quest that continues Blood & Wine's story, and the creator recommends starting it at level 50 after finishing that DLC.

Nigeria charged the driver of Anthony Joshua's vehicle with four counts after a crash that killed two team members; the case is adjourned to Jan. 20.

Carney proposes growing both clean power and low‑carbon hydrocarbons, using private finance and carbon‑capture deals tied to pipeline approvals to pursue emissions goals.