• Recursive Language Models (RLMs): From MIT’s Blueprint to Prime Intellect’s RLMEnv for Long Horizon LLM Agents

    January 2, 2026

    Recursive Language Models aim to break the usual trade off between context length, accuracy and cost in large language models. Instead of forcing a model to read a giant prompt in one pass, RLMs treat the prompt as an external environment and let the model decide how to inspect it with code, then recursively call itself on smaller pieces. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2512.24601 The Basics The full input is loaded into a Python REPL as a single string variable. The root model, for example GPT-5, never sees that string directly in its context. Instead, it receives a system prompt that explains how to…

  • How to watch Samsung’s “First Look” CES 2026 presentation on Sunday

    January 2, 2026

    Samsung is arguably the 800-pound gorilla of CES, with a full spectrum of products that range from phones and computers to refrigerators, AI assistants and rolling robots. But for CES 2026, the company is switching things up a bit: Instead of its longtime midday Monday press conference, the Korean giant will take the lead of the show with a Sunday night presentation. Over the past few weeks, Samsung has been dropping hints about what’s on the agenda, but what we’re really hoping to see is an update on the Ballie robot — a star of previous CES presentations that ostensibly…

  • India orders Musk’s X to fix Grok over ‘obscene’ AI content

    January 2, 2026

    India has ordered Elon Musk’s X to make immediate technical and procedural changes to its AI chatbot Grok after users and lawmakers flagged the generation of “obscene” content, including AI-altered images of women created using the tool. On Friday, India’s IT ministry issued the order directing Musk’s X to take corrective action on Grok, including restricting the generation of content involving “nudity, sexualization, sexually explicit, or otherwise unlawful” material. The ministry also gave the social media platform 72 hours to submit an action-taken report detailing the steps it has taken to prevent the hosting or dissemination of content deemed “obscene,…

  • Amazon’s base Kindle is $20 off right now

    January 2, 2026

    The latest entry-level Kindle ereader is on sale . This is a nice discount of $20. It’s not a record-low price, but it’s certainly a budget-friendly way to keep that . This made our list of the , and for good reason. It’s an iconic device that gets the job done. It doesn’t have much by way of modern bells and whistles, but it ships with 16GB of storage and comes in two snazzy colorways. Amazon The build is compact and durable. It’s also light, which makes it easy to pack and easy to hold up with one hand. It…

  • 10 useful gadgets for your first apartment

    January 2, 2026

    Moving into your first studio apartment can be exciting, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming. You quickly realize how much your old roommates helped out with stuff you took for granted, like light bulbs, smoke detectors, and even a vacuum.  To make your new place feel more like home, here are some must-have gadgets that can really help you out. SimpliSafe Home Security System – $282.94 Image Credits:SimpliSafe A home security system is a worthwhile investment to ensure your peace of mind in a new apartment. SimpliSafe offers an easy-to-install setup that’s perfect for renters. It’s tool-free to set…

  • LG made up a new word for its next ultralight Gram laptops: 'Aerominum'

    January 2, 2026

    LG just announced some new Gram AI laptops . These are incredibly portable laptops that the company says are the "lightest in their class." This is largely thanks to a proprietary material that LG has dubbed Aerominum. This material reportedly "reduces the laptop's weight while reinforcing" structural strength. In other words, these computers are both light and durable. Each model offers improved scratch resistance, while providing a "sleek metallic finish." The laptops have also been designed to meet military-grade durability standards. The AI in the name refers to the inclusion of Microsoft Copilot+ PC and LG's on-device system. The laptops…

  • Tesla annual sales decline 9% as it’s overtaken by BYD as global EV leader

    January 2, 2026

    Tesla annual sales have fallen for the second year in a row, a drop fueled by the removal of the federal tax credit in the U.S. and competition from Chinese automakers. Tesla delivered 1.63 million vehicles globally in 2025, a 9% fall from 1.79 million in 2024, according to figures released by the company. Notably, about 50,850 of those vehicles are considered “other models,” a collection that includes the Cybertruck as well as its older Model X and Model S. Tesla reported fourth-quarter sales of 418,227, a 15.6% drop from the same period last year and far more than analysts…

  • Pebble brings its round-faced smartwatch back from the dead

    January 2, 2026

    You’ve probably heard people say it’s impossible to go back and correct some error from the past. To those people, you should raise a middle finger in defiance (they are miserable, after all), and then point them to the tale of Pebble’s unlikely revival. The smartwatch pioneer’s return was a surprise of 2025, and now the company has resurrected one of its last great triumphs. It’s announcing the Pebble Round 2, and company founder Eric Migicovsky is looking to put right what once went wrong. The Pebble Round 2 is the successor to the Pebble Time Round, which debuted in…

  • Pebble reboots its thinnest smartwatch with the Pebble Round 2

    January 2, 2026

    Shortly after bringing back the Pebble smart watch and launching a low-cost AI smart ring, Pebble is readying yet another new product: the Pebble Round 2. As the name suggests, this latest device is another version of the Pebble smartwatch, but with a rounded screen, giving it a more upscale look. But like other Pebble devices, the new watch is still an affordable purchase at $199. Pebble keeps its smartwatches’ cost down by limiting what they can do. In the case of the new Pebble Round 2, the device offers basic health and activity tracking, like steps and sleep, but…

  • 2026 Alpine A390 GT review: Quick drive

    January 2, 2026

    And so, Alpine crosses a boundary. Until now, the revived French sports car maker – long since part of the Renault Group – has been playing on a familiar pitch, making the delectable A110 mid-engined sports car and a heated-up version of Renault’s 5 E-Tech electric hatchback called the A290.  Both of these cars are well inside Alpine’s traditional wheelhouse. The brand got its start making sportier, modified versions of Renault’s 4CV, the French automaker’s rival for the Volkswagen Beetle. Later it produced the hopelessly pretty original A110, which became a rallying superstar, and then spent the 1970s, 1980s and…