AI & RoboticsNews

VoiceRun nabs $5.5M to build a voice agent factory

January 15, 2026
Nicholas Leonard and Derek Caneja wanted to build AI voice agents, but when they went to build the product, they felt many of these voice agents had design flaws. Some of these agents were being built with no-code tools, meaning shipping to production was fast, but the quality of the product was often low. Other agents were being made by companies that had the time and resources to spend months…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

The Chevy Equinox EV was a hit in 2025 — now comes the big question

January 15, 2026
The electric Chevy Equinox was the best-selling EV in the US in 2025, behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. With more affordable models, including the new Chevy Bolt EV, now on sale, will its run fizzle out? The Chevy Equinox EV was a hit in 2025 We had a good feeling that the Chevy Equinox EV ranked third based on sales data released by each automaker last week. New Kelley Blue Book sales data…
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DefenseNews

Navy must take risks, act like the US is at war, says Phelan

January 15, 2026
The head of the U.S. Navy spoke at a military conference Tuesday about the need for the service to prioritize speed and risk-taking to remain constantly prepared for an international armed conflict. Navy Secretary John Phelan delivered remarks at the 38th Annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington, Virginia, and extolled the virtues of “radical transparency,” an end to…
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ComputersNews

Acer Swift Edge 14 AI review: A proper mobility champ

January 15, 2026
Acer has renewed its Swift line with a new compact model in the Swift Edge 14 AI, which not only boasts the thinness the Swift line has been known for but also an exceptionally low weight at just 2.18 pounds. Meanwhile, it packs in hardware that’s up to snuff for most workers and a display that looks great for entertainment — sharp OLED for the win — and for work from different environments…
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