Lego’s Smart Brick Gives the Iconic Analog Toy a New Digital Brain 05. January 2026 (20:00) The new sensor-packed Smart Play Brick will land this spring as part of a special Star Wars collection. The update adds interactive lights and sound to the Lego experience—including the minifigs.(Wired)
‘Shogun’ Creator Says Season 2 ‘Defies Expectations’ 05. January 2026 (13:00) The historical series Shogun was an international hit that won a record 18 Emmy Awards. With production on season 2 starting, the writer and executive producer talk about their new challenges.(Wired)
CES Live Blog, Day 1: The Coolest Tech We’ve Seen So Far 05. January 2026 (12:00) Read our live updates from CES 2026 in Las Vegas to see the latest consumer gadgetry in all of its chatbot-enabled, sensor-packed, AI-infused glory.(Wired)
At CES 2026, Everything Is AI. What Matters Is How You Use It 05. January 2026 (12:00) Integrated chatbots and built-in machine intelligence are no longer standout features in consumer tech. If companies want to win in the AI era, they’ve got to hone the user experience.(Wired)
Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech 05. January 2026 (01:01) Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.(BBC News)
Trump Wants Venezuela's Oil. Getting It Might Not Be So Simple 04. January 2026 (20:25) The administration has made it clear that Nicolás Maduro's capture was tied to Venezuela's vast oil reserves. Much less certain is how US companies will actually access them—or if they even want to.(Wired)
