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Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict

BBC News

US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of the UK government over its response to the Iran conflict, after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the country would not be drawn into the wider war. Trump told reporters on Monday he was not happy with the UK, adding it should be involved enthusiastically in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz - a vital oil shipping channel . He later told a press conference there were some countries that greatly disappointed me before he singled out the UK, which he said had been considered the Rolls-Royce of allies. Trump's remarks came after Sir Keir said the UK was working with allies on a viable, collective plan to reopen the strait. Sir Keir also said the UK already had minehunters in the region but there was no decision yet on what action would be taken.


The Instant Smear Campaign Against Border Patrol Shooting Victim Alex Pretti

WIRED

Within minutes of the shooting, the Trump administration and right-wing influencers began disparaging the man shot by a federal immigration officer on Saturday in Minneapolis. Within minutes of Alex Pretti being shot and killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis on Saturday, the Trump administration, backed by right-wing influencers, launched a smear campaign against the victim, labeling him a "terrorist" and a "lunatic." Pretti, 37, was killed during a confrontation with multiple federal immigration agents. Pretti was an American citizen and a registered nurse who worked in the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a colleague who spoke to the Guardian . Video from a bystander shows Pretti was attempting to help a woman who had been pepper sprayed by an immigration agent when officers tackled him.


The Morning After: Sony Honda's new car, Lego's first CES press event and more

Engadget

Welcome to your first CES edition of TMA, attempting (almost futilely) to distill the biggest product reveals and announcements. Despite two days of briefings and conferences, today is merely day one. However, we've already seen Sony Honda reveal its next car -- and the Afeela 1 isn't yet on sale. We've got a deep dive on what we've seen so far, right here. AMD announced new Ryzen AI 400 laptop processors and updated desktop chips, including the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, with a new focus broadly on AI processing improvements.


CES 2026 day 0: The biggest news you missed from the show's Monday press conferences

Engadget

CES 2026 day 0: The biggest news you missed from the show's Monday press conferences CES 2026 press day was all about AI, silicon and setting expectations early. CES 2026 officially opens today, but much of the show's biggest announcements already landed during Monday's press conferences and early events. AI was everywhere, chipmakers dominated the schedule and a handful of brands used the pre-show window to quietly drop meaningful hardware updates. Below are the biggest announcements and trends from January 5, plus a few standout hands-ons from Pepcom and CES Unveiled. LG's World Premiere keynote leaned hard into its vision of "Affectionate Intelligence," with AI positioned as the connective tissue across TVs, appliances and even robotics.


How to watch the Hyundai CES 2026 press conference live

Engadget

The motor company is set to show off some impressive robots this year. CES has long felt like a full-on auto show, but the car-centric energy seems somewhat muted at CES 2026 . Sure, the Afeela electric vehicle from the Sony-Honda joint venture is returning to the show floor, but with the Trump administration yanking most EV incentives from the market, the industry isn't offering a full-court press of new vehicles in Las Vegas this year. While the company's Mobis subsidiary will present more than 30 mobility convergence technologies during CES week -- including its Holographic Windshield Display -- we're hearing the Korean auto giant will instead use its press conference to focus on its AI Robotics Strategy . That will apparently include showcasing its new Atlas robot, as well as the wheeled MobED robot line.

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CES 2026: What to expect from tech's big January conference

Engadget

CES 2026: What to expect from tech's big January conference The annual Las Vegas tech supershow is about to start, bringing a bevy of new announcements from Samsung, Sony, NVIDIA and many more exhibitors. The new year is upon us, and that means CES 2026 is imminent. The biggest tech trade show of the calendar comes with a bevy of new and notable announcements that set the tone for trends and expectations for the subsequent 12 months. The CES 2026 show floor is officially open from January 6 through 9, but the fun kicks off with events on Sunday January 4, followed by a host of press conferences on Monday. As always, product demos, announcements and networking will be happening at the Las Vegas Convention Center and other hotels all over the city.


CES 2026: What to expect when tech's biggest conference starts on January 4

Engadget

CES 2026: What to expect when tech's biggest conference starts on January 4 The new year is upon us, and that means CES 2026 is imminent. The biggest tech trade show of the calendar comes with a bevy of new and notable announcements that set the tone for trends and expectations for the subsequent 12 months. The CES 2026 show floor is officially open from January 6 through 9, but the fun kicks off with events on Sunday January 4, followed by a host of press conferences on Monday. As always, product demos, announcements and networking will be happening at the Las Vegas Convention Center and other hotels all over the city. As usual, Engadget will be covering the event in-person and remotely, bringing you news and hands-ons straight from the show floor.


How to watch the LG CES 2026 press conference

Engadget

The Korean electronics giant will showcase new TVs and plenty of AI-powered products when it kicks off press day in Las Vegas. For years, LG has kicked off CES press day with the first event of the morning -- and 2026 will be no different. The Korea-based corporation is theming its presentation as Innovation in Tune with You, and -- if it follows the template of past presentations -- it will highlight both the consumer electronics and large appliance sides of its mammoth global businesses. Like nearly all tech-centric events these days, expect AI to be the binding theme of the LG presentation at CES 2026 . Just be aware that, like Apple, LG has its own customized abbreviation for AI: Affectionate Intelligence.


CES 2026: What to expect from tech's biggest conference in January

Engadget

CES 2026: What to expect from tech's biggest conference in January Expect big announcements out of the annual show taking place in Las Vegas, with news from Samsung, Sony, NVIDIA and many more. CES is the January trade show where the tech industry kicks off the year with a bevy of new and notable announcements -- and it's less than a week away. The CES 2026 show floor is officially open from January 6 through 9, but the fun kicks off with events on Sunday January 4 and a host of press conferences on Monday. As always, product demos, announcements and networking will be happening at the Las Vegas Convention Center and other hotels all over the city. As usual, Engadget will be covering the event in-person and remotely, bringing you news and hands-ons straight from the show floor.

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SoftBank to acquire DigitalBridge for 4bn in move to deepen ties to AI

The Guardian

Acquisition would further expand SoftBank's investments in artificial intelligence as it tries to center itself in the boom SoftBank Group will acquire digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge Group in a deal valued at $4bn, the companies said on Monday, as the Japanese investment firm looks to deepen its AI-related portfolio. The acquisition would expand SoftBank's exposure to digital infrastructure as the Japanese conglomerate is positioning its portfolio to focus on artificial intelligence. SoftBank's billionaire founder Masayoshi Son is seeking to capitalize on surging demand for the computing capacity that underpins artificial intelligence applications. DigitalBridge invests in digital infrastructure sectors such as datacenters, cell towers, fiber networks, small-cell systems and edge infrastructure, with a portfolio including companies such as Vantage Data Centers, Zayo, Switch and AtlasEdge. Founded in 1991 as real estate-focused Colony Capital, the firm pivoted under CEO Marc Ganzi into digital infrastructure and rebranded as DigitalBridge in 2021 after shedding most of its legacy property assets.