First 2026 Windows Fixes, CES Standouts, Verizon Outage & Solar Thermal Trade-Offs)

We break down Microsoft's first Windows 10 update of the year and the ongoing headaches from January Windows 11 patches. Are you affected?

CES 2026 may be wrapped, but which tech is still buzzing?

Plus: Verizon's $20 account credit for their recent massive outage and how to claim it, and a real-world showdown — does Waze edge out Google Maps for traffic reroutes and navigation in 2026?

We dive into the debate on the Ivanpah Solar Power Facility (on the CA-NV border) — once a celebrated concentrated solar thermal breakthrough, now controversial. Despite incinerating thousands of birds annually (early estimates ~3,500–6,000 per year from flux burns and collisions), high costs (twice that of PV solar), and natural gas reliance.

Don't miss our Tech Buy of the Week and top streaming picks to cap it off!

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Best of CES 2026: Smart Gadgets, Real Innovation, and Tech That Makes Sense

Fresh from CES 2026, we’re breaking down the best of the show, including standout products and clever innovations you may not have heard about yet. From surprising robotics to practical consumer tech, we highlight the ideas that actually make sense.

We’ll talk about Coro, a product for new moms that feels long overdue, and the Hydrostasis Geca watch that tracks hydration levels. There’s also a smoke detector designed to help rescue pets, new ways to make drinking water from air, and fast-moving sustainability efforts from Back Market and iFixit.

Plus, Gmail is getting smarter with AI, online scams are surging again, and we tackle the big question: is AI designed for kids ethical? We’ll wrap things up with what’s topping the streaming charts.

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CES Is Everywhere, Gmail Gets Flexible, and Your Phone Gets Cleaner

CES season is officially here — and yes, the inbox flood has begun. This week, we sort through the noise to highlight what really matters, including the #CES2026 Innovation Awards and the tech worth watching. We’ll also talk about a long-requested Gmail update that may finally let you change your email address (and even switch back), plus practical tips to uninstall Pixel bloatware and free up much-needed space on your iPhone or Android device. And, as always, we’ll wrap things up with what’s topping the streaming charts.

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