Technology
January 13, 2026

AI-Powered Humanoid Robot Built to Easily Take Over Daily Household Chores

Over the last few decades, technology has improved and helped to solve a myriad of issues; however, there is a still a realm in which many people could use a tad more help: household chores. Now, there may be a viable solution. SwitchBot has introduced onero H1. This humanoid robot—reminiscent of Rosey the robot maid from The Jetsons—was build to handle chores that, to this day, have been difficult to automate.

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Academy
January 13, 2026

3 Online Portrait Drawing Classes Teaching Distinctly Different Ways To Draw the Face

The great thing about making art is that there are seemingly infinite ways to do things. For every drawing technique an artist uses, another creative could have a totally different approach—even when they are capturing the same subject matter. While this can be overwhelming to someone just starting their art-making journey, it also means that there are no wrong answers. Proving this is a trio of classes on My Modern Met Academy, our e-learning platform.

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Photography Gear
January 12, 2026

Smart Hummingbird Feeder Captures Slow-Motion Videos in 4K

Hummingbirds are known for being elusive creatures; so much so that catching a glimpse at them is considered a sign of good luck in many cultures. To make these encounters less of a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it experience, Birdfy has announced a new smart bird feeder designed with these speedy creatures in mind. The Birdfy Hum Bloom made its debut at CES 2026, and even earned a nod at the CES Innovation Awards.

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Style
January 12, 2026

Vogue Magazine Names Pope Leo XIV as One of the Best Dressed People of 2025

Since being elected in May 2025, Pope Leo XIV has made headlines for raising the alarm on climate change, appearing on priest-led DJ sets, and being a proud White Sox fan. Now, he’s gaining recognition for something even more unexpected: his personal style. The pope was named one of the 55 Best Dressed People of 2025 by Vogue magazine, a unique recognition for the leader of the Catholic church.

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