California is gearing up for a major legislative battle over AI regulation, with bills targeting minors’ chatbot use and copyright in training data. But the industry, which now contributes an estimated $10 billion in state tax revenue, is pushing back hard, warning that strict rules could drive comp
According to CNBC, market strategist Jay Woods is watching materials stocks, represented by the XLB ETF, for momentum. He links the move to U.S. action in Venezuela and low crude prices, with defense and energy sectors also in play.
Lucid Group reported better-than-expected vehicle deliveries for Q4 and 2025, driven by its new, cheaper Gravity SUV. However, production more than doubled, far outpacing sales growth and highlighting persistent demand issues in the high-end EV market.
The real transformation from Microsoft 365 Copilot doesn’t come from the AI alone. It emerges when it’s woven into end-to-end workflows, linking data, apps, and human judgment.
League of Legends became unplayable as its digital security certificate expired on January 4, 2026. Players found a temporary fix by rolling back their system clocks. Riot Games has since resolved the issue.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge, a rumored slim phone model, might be back from the dead. New regulatory activity suggests Samsung is still preparing it for a possible launch, potentially to avoid major financial losses on pre-built inventory.
Manchester City’s title defense hit another snag with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, compounded by injuries to key defenders. Manager Pep Guardiola says he may have to fill the bench with more academy players as the squad depth evaporates.
For one tech blogger, true productivity in 2026 means ditching cloud dependencies for a self-hosted stack. Their setup includes tools for documents, notes, reading, and bookmarks, all running on their own hardware for ultimate control and peace of mind.
Fitness tracker companies are getting into the blood testing game. A new hands-on review compares Oura’s $99 Health Panels and Whoop’s $349 Advanced Labs, revealing major differences in cost, convenience, and the alarming health data they can uncover.
President Trump has ordered HieFo Corporation, a firm owned by a Chinese national, to divest its acquisition of chip assets from U.S. defense contractor Emcore. The White House cited national security concerns over the deal, which was not filed with the CFIUS review committee. HieFo must now unwind
