After testing well over 100 gadgets ranging from the latest iPhones and TVs to the much-hyped Nintendo Switch 2, our editors found the 20 best that rose to the very top.

Virginia Tech’s 2026 campaign kicks off against VMI on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Until then, the Hokies face 251 days of intrigue. In a sport built around Saturdays, that number can feel abstract. But long stretches without games are no longer empty space. They are where seasons are quietly shaped, for better or worse.

CES 2026 will feature press conferences from companies like Samsung and AMD, and new breakthroughs in robotics and AI.

The president has backed policies that allow the industry to grow unfettered. The mutually beneficial alliance is causing concern among some conservatives.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is buying millions of dollars’ worth of new surveillance tools at the same time President Donald Trump has scaled back protections for use of civilian data — a combination that could lead to a vast expansion of domestic surveillance that goes far beyond immigrants.

In today’s episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we dive into five stories—from AI to DOGE—that encapsulate the year and give us clues as to what might unfold in 2026.

Here is the full list of the space and defense tech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

Palantir stock is up 155% so far this year -- the third-best performance in the Nasdaq-100 -- and that follows gains of 167% in 2023 and 340% in 2024. I would be shocked if Palantir stock doesn't grow another 100% or more in 2026.

After Virginia Tech’s first wave of outgoing transfers, the roster’s identity faces a reset ahead of the 2026 season.

The Texas Tech basketball team closed non-conference play with a convincing 87-57 win over Winthrop on Sunday inside United Supermarkets Arena. The 15th-ranked Red Raiders (10-3) coasted to a 59-21 lead at halftime and overcame a disjointed second half to come away with the 30-point win.

No. 15 Texas Tech will head into Big 12 play on a three-game winning streak and with a 7-0 home record after rolling to an 87-57 win over Winthrop on Sunday

Don't let the fact that the College Football Playoff doesn't continue until next week distract you from this Saturday's loaded slate of bowl games. We have some