Electric vehicles will end oil wars – if we let them
Electric vehicles will end oil wars – if we let them

With the news of the US’ actions in Venezuela this morning, we are reminded again of how reducing oil demand can lead to less conflict – and electric vehicles are our best bet for doing so.

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Vermeer soft-launches new line of electric tree care equipment
Vermeer soft-launches new line of electric tree care equipment

The equipment experts at Vermeer are jumping into the electric landscaping and forestry markets with both feet following the limited launch of three all-new, all-electric equipment options for the US and European markets.

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Here’s how Samsung plans to track brain health using your devices

Samsung plans to showcase a Brain Health feature at CES 2026 that uses wearable and smartphone data to flag early dementia indicators and suggest preventive actions.
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Someone made a ton of money betting on Maduro’s capture
Someone made a ton of money betting on Maduro’s capture

Shortly before the US military launched an attack on Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro, an account on Polymarket made some very suspiciously timed investments. The prediction market had been running bets on when or if Maduro would be removed from power, with prices for “out by January 31, 2026” as low as $0.07 late […]

Sandvik bringing battery-swap mining rigs to Eldorado Gold mine
Sandvik bringing battery-swap mining rigs to Eldorado Gold mine

Canadian mining firm Eldorado Gold is taking a big step towards decarbonizing its operations with a fresh order for ten fully electric equipment assets from the experts at Sandvik set to be deployed later this year.

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ASUS jumps into the price-hike club with its PC products

ASUS confirms targeted price increases on select PC products starting January 5, 2026 due to rising memory and component costs.
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Apple’s most affordable MacBook is almost here

Apple may launch an affordable 12.9-inch MacBook with an A18 Pro chip in spring 2026, expanding its laptop lineup.
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Even ChatGPT gets anxiety, so researchers gave it a dose of mindfulness to calm down

Researchers found violent prompts can push ChatGPT into anxiety-like behavior, so they tested mindfulness-style prompts, including breathing exercises, to calm the chatbot and make its responses more stable and reliable.
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Connecticut puts EV chargers at the DMV – finally, a perk
Connecticut puts EV chargers at the DMV – finally, a perk

Going to the DMV is never fun, but in Connecticut, at least your EV can now get a charge while you wait.

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Samsung plans to use your Galaxy Watch to spot early signs of dementia

Samsung is preparing a Brain Health feature that uses data from Galaxy Watches and phones to monitor voice, gait, and sleep patterns, helping spot early signs of cognitive decline and dementia.
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