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January 29, 2026
 
 
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Device gives low-vision fans a way to feel Super Bowl action
 
Visually impaired sports fans place their hands on a OneCourt device during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 9, 2024. OneCourt uses vibrations to relay real time gameplay action like how players or balls are moving. (Photo by Glenn CHAPMAN / AFP) (Photo by GLENN CHAPMAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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The NFL is piloting a tactile, audio-enhanced device from OneCourt that allows low-vision and blind fans to follow football in real time by feeling the ball’s movement and key plays while listening to synced commentary. The technology will debut at the Super Bowl, signaling a broader push to make live sports more accessible.
Full Story: Fast Company (tiered subscription model) (1/29)
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Smart home tech provides power during outages
CNET spotlights practical tech that keeps homes running safely during blackouts, including power banks, surge protectors and cellular-backed security systems. The guide highlights affordable upgrades that help consumers stay connected and prepared when the grid goes down.
Full Story: CNET (1/29)
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Tiny Shelly sensor keeps tabs on home without taking up space
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Report: Tomorrow’s connected home trends, today
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No more wire hangups with TP-Link’s AI cam
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Tegna revamps mobile apps with story-centric approach
 
CANADA - 2025/08/11: In this photo illustration, the Tegna logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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Tegna has launched new mobile apps in 50 markets, emphasizing vertical video and a 24/7, story-centric news workflow. The shift, part of the company's digital transformation, has resulted in a tenfold increase in video plays and a 40% increase in user sessions during testing. Tegna now produces over 1,000 original mobile videos -- shot vertically on smartphones to mimic social media consumption -- each day.
Full Story: TVNewsCheck (free registration) (1/28)
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House of Modo debuts tech-forward eyewear brand
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Music mates can now share, chat with Spotify groups
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Gaming on Linux gets a boost from collaboration
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2026 Survey: The AI Shift in Multilingual Translation
This comprehensive market survey demonstrates how AI-powered translation is quickly becoming a business-critical capability for organizations across industries, driven by the need for clear, authentic global communication. Download the Report.
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