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Twelve South is back at CES 2026 with something that feels less like a gadget and more like a carefully chosen piece of home decor. The company’s latest product, Valet, is a wireless charging tray where your everyday essentials land at the end of the day, quietly charging in the background while doubling as a leather art piece for your table. Valet is a charging accessory you won’t want to hide Valet blends soft Nappa leather with a weighted zinc alloy base in multiple colors. The outer frame is removable and can be swapped to match your changing aesthetic. Most…

NASA has made the rare move of cutting short a crewed mission to the ISS. An undisclosed medical issue with an unnamed crew member has prompted NASA to bring home SapceX’s Crew-11 in the coming days, the agency announced at a press conference on Thursday. The decision followed news on Wednesday that NASA had called off a spacewalk, which was set to take place early on Thursday, due to “a medical situation aboard the International Space Station [involving] a single crew member who is stable.” Jared Isaacman, the new NASA chief, said at the press conference that it was he…

In the world of digital fabrication, desktop CNC machines often fall into two frustrating camps: affordable but underpowered, or powerful but prohibitively complex. The Makera Z1 flips the script and carves out a new category of its own. A smart CNC that doesn’t dumb things down Makera, a brand founded by seasoned makers and engineers, believes high-end tools shouldn’t be locked behind a wall of jargon and industrial complexity. Their ethos is fully realized in the Z1, a smart CNC router that marries pro-grade features with an interface even a hobbyist can love. Their crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter has surpassed…

JLab is once again seemingly proving that “premium” doesn’t have to mean “overpriced.” At CES 2026, the brand revealed a fresh slate of gear that focuses on extreme portability and office-ready features. Headlining the show is the JBuds Mini ANC, which manages to cram active noise cancellation into a case that’s essentially the size of a keychain. Between January 5 and 9, the new lineup is being showcased at JLab’s suite in Caesars Palace, Julius Tower, giving attendees a first look at the smallest noise-canceling buds on the market. The JBuds Mini ANC is the clear star of the launch…

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has launched two new smartphones in its native market — the OnePlus Turbo 6 and the Turbo 6V — both of which feature a gargantuan 9,000 mAh battery. In a market where phones over $1,000 feature 5,000 mAh batteries, the OnePlus smartphones set new endurance benchmarks. Let me give you some context. Samsung’s $1,049.99 Galaxy S25 Ultra features a 5,000 mAh battery (and the Galaxy S26 Ultra isn’t expected to have any significant improvements in that area). The $1,199 iPhone 17 Pro Max (eSIM variant) sports a 5,088 mAh cell. When midrange phones outlast premium flagships…

طبول التوتر تُسكت الأرقام الاقتصادية.. والذهب “بطل المسرح” بلا منازع في الأوقات الطبيعية، تتحرك الأسواق المالية على إيقاع دقيق ومنضبط؛ همسة من محافظ بنك مركزي هنا، أو تقرير وظائف هناك، كفيلة بتحديد مسار المؤشرات لأيام. كانت هذه البيانات هي “محركات السوق” الحقيقية، والوقود الذي يغذي قرارات المستثمرين. ولكن، عندما ترتفع حرارة التوترات الجيوسياسية وتدق طبول الصراعات عالياً، تتغير قواعد اللعبة الاستثمارية بشكل جذري، وتتحول أولويات رأس المال في لحظة.المشهد الحالي في الأسواق العالمية يعكس بدقة هذه الحالة الدرامية. نحن نعيش لحظة “فقدان بوصلة” اقتصادية تقليدية لصالح المخاوف الأمنية والسياسية. لم تعد الأساسيات الاقتصادية هي ما يقود الدفة، بل عناوين الأخبار…

Fresh leaks from Android 17’s Canary build suggest that Google is actively working on how notifications behave for locked apps. According to a new Android Authority report, notifications from apps protected by the operating system’s native app lock feature will still appear, but without the key information. For instance, if someone has locked WhatsApp, and there’s a new message while your phone is sleeping, a new notification from the app should still show up on the device (either on the lock screen or as a bubble at the top of the screen), but the message and the chat shouldn’t be…

Sharjah is set for a vibrant cultural celebration as Strikers Dance and Entertainment Services presents “RANGOTSAV – The Indian Night” on January 18, 2026, at The Flag Island, Sharjah, recognized as a prime destination by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). The event promises a spectacular evening of music, dance, fashion, and artistic performances, celebrating the rich diversity of Indian culture. The program will run from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, offering an extended experience of entertainment for all. A highlight of the evening will be “Timeless Echoes of SPB,” a special musical tribute honoring the legendary playback singer…

Rokid is making a strong case that smart glasses and wearable control do not have to come with Meta-level prices. At CES 2026, the company unveiled its new Rokid Style smart glasses and announced a partnership with Mudra, the startup behind the Mudra Link neural wristband. Rokid handles the glasses and AI experience, while Mudra takes care of neural input through a separate wearable. Together, the two products offer hands-free computing at a lower cost than Meta Ray-Ban glasses and Meta Neural Band. Rokid Style takes a display-free approach to smart glasses The Rokid Style glasses take a noticeably different…

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 08 January 2026 – In line with national efforts to strengthen the sustainability of family-owned enterprises and reinforce their contribution to the national economy, Abu Dhabi hosted the “Beyond Legacy: Sustaining Family Businesses in the UAE” seminar. The event was organised by Habib Al Mulla and Partners, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Abu Dhabi Family Business Council, an entity of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The seminar aimed to highlight the critical role of institutional governance and long-term strategic planning in ensuring effective and sustainable intergenerational succession within family…