Snapchat has introduced a new feature called Arrival Notifications to its Snap Map, aiming to make users feel safer while sharing their location. This update allows friends to know when someone has reached their destination, providing an extra layer of security during outings. With Arrival Notifications, users can share their location with friends and receive alerts when their friends arrive...

Mistral AI buys Koyeb in first acquisition to back its cloud ambitions Mistral AI, the French company last valued at $13.8 billion, has made its first acquisition. The OpenAI competitor has agreed to buy Koyeb, a Paris-based startup that simplifies AI app deployment at scale and manages the infrastructure behind it. Mistral has been primarily known for developing large language models (LLMs),...

10 Clever Home Appliance Innovations You'll See in 2026KBIS 2026 was full of industry firsts. Much of the innovation on display at the sprawling home and kitchen showcase involved large appliances. Top brands, including Samsung, LG, GE and Sharp, were on hand to give a glimpse into the future of home tech.We were there to see it all up close and speak with product managers, engineers, and...

Venezuela's opposition says party leader kidnapped hours after being freedGetty ImagesVenezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said her opposition colleague Juan Pablo Guanipa had been kidnapped just hours after being released from detention.The Nobel Peace Prize winner said on Sunday that Guanipa, leader of the Justice First party, was taken in the Los Chorros neighbourhood of the...

Here’s how Rivian changed the rear door manual release on the R2 There’s been a lot of pushback on electronic door handles lately, as multiple carmakers — especially Tesla — have been accused of making manual door releases too hard to find and access during an emergency. Rivian is one of the companies that reportedly decided to change this on its upcoming R2 SUV, and a spate of first-look...