CES 2026 runs Jan. 6–9 across the Las Vegas Convention Center and surrounding venues, with major tech companies including Samsung, Nvidia and Qualcomm in attendance. The event will spotlight new hardware such as PCs and TVs, while AI is expected to dominate everything from smart home devices to broader platform features, with updates available via the official CES YouTube feed and livestreams from major brands.

ESPN will debut on Dec. 22 "MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats," a data-driven alternate telecast for "Monday Night Football," on ESPN2; the telecast will run through the NFL postseason. Powered by Adrenaline's TruPlay AI, the presentation will offer live probabilities and advanced metrics in real-time, aiming to provide a deeper analytical experience for fans.

Waze is testing a feature that displays traffic lights along navigation routes, similar to a feature in Google Maps. This feature shows traffic lights only on the selected route to avoid clutter. Waze has previously shown traffic lights primarily in relation to speed cameras.

A new reduced motion setting on TikTok allows users to minimize animations, motion-based effects and transitions that can trigger cognitive or motion sensitivities. This setting reduces screen transitions and slide effects, while keeping key interactive elements accessible, making the app more comfortable for users who are sensitive to motion.