Lego unveils smart brick sets that bring ‘your creations to life’
Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.
Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.
Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker
Tesla has officially ceded its position as the world's leading electric vehicle manufacturer to China's BYD after reporting a 9% drop in 2025 deliveries amid rising political friction and the loss of key U.S. tax incentives.
Tesla has officially ceded its position as the world's leading electric vehicle manufacturer to China's BYD after reporting a 9% drop in 2025 deliveries amid rising political friction and the loss of key U.S. tax incentives.
YouTuber Nick Shirley returns to Minneapolis day care after viral fraud video
YouTuber Nick Shirley returned Tuesday to one of the day care centers he profiled in a now viral video that accused the centers of millions of dollars in fraud.
YouTuber Nick Shirley returned Tuesday to one of the day care centers he profiled in a now viral video that accused the centers of millions of dollars in fraud.
Tech billionaires threaten to flee California over proposed 5% wealth tax
The proposal would impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of California residents worth more than $1 billion.
The proposal would impose a one-time 5% tax on the assets of California residents worth more than $1 billion.
FBI charges 4 in New Year's Eve bombings plot in Los Angeles
Four individuals face federal terrorism charges after an alleged plot to "pulverize" Southern California tech companies and target ICE agents on New Year’s Eve.
Four individuals face federal terrorism charges after an alleged plot to "pulverize" Southern California tech companies and target ICE agents on New Year’s Eve.
California police warn of 'Door Kick' TikTok challenge
Police warn the trend can result in serious felony charges or in some cases, the homeowner using force in self-defense.
Police warn the trend can result in serious felony charges or in some cases, the homeowner using force in self-defense.
YouTuber 'Adam The Woo' dead at 51
The popular YouTuber was found dead in his Celebration home.
The popular YouTuber was found dead in his Celebration home.
Instacart ending price test program after backlash
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
In-N-Out lines in Tennessee are so long there's now an app to track wait times
Hoping to get in and out of In-N-Out Burger quickly? There's an app for that.
Hoping to get in and out of In-N-Out Burger quickly? There's an app for that.
Home Depot denies using high-pitched noise machines to target day laborers at LA store
Protesters are calling for a boycott of a Cypress Park Home Depot, claiming high-pitched noise machines are being used to drive away day laborers.
Protesters are calling for a boycott of a Cypress Park Home Depot, claiming high-pitched noise machines are being used to drive away day laborers.
New laws going into effect in California in 2026
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to 3 investors, including this Bay Area company
The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22.
The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22.
TikTok influencer, a US citizen, detained by DHS for months
Johnny Redondo-Rosales maintains his innocence.
Johnny Redondo-Rosales maintains his innocence.
Android users can now share live video with 911 in an emergency
A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds.
A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
UC Irvine opens all-electric hospital
A new medical center in Orange County will make environmental history.
A new medical center in Orange County will make environmental history.
Baby born in a Waymo in San Francisco, autonomous vehicle company says
Waymo, the somewhat divisive, autonomous vehicle and robotaxi company, has confirmed a baby was born in one of its vehicles.
Waymo, the somewhat divisive, autonomous vehicle and robotaxi company, has confirmed a baby was born in one of its vehicles.
FBI Alert: Beware of high-tech 'virtual kidnapping' scams
The scammers contact victims, claim to have kidnapped a loved one, and demand immediate payment for their release.
The scammers contact victims, claim to have kidnapped a loved one, and demand immediate payment for their release.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
California police warn of new trend among criminals stealing cars
Police are warning of a new, sophisticated trend where thieves are using technology and computer smarts to steal cars.
Police are warning of a new, sophisticated trend where thieves are using technology and computer smarts to steal cars.