Lawton installs a Naloxone vending machine for opioid overdose prevention, offering free access to the public without prescription or ID, funded by the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Grant.

A 9th Circuit panel pushed back on Meta’s bid to dismiss hundreds of youth‑addiction lawsuits, raising new questions about Section 230 and platform design.

The new Energy Saver North Carolina program in Charlotte offers rebates for home efficiency and appliance electrification to help residents save on energy bills.

ORNL researchers developed a new energy storage design using ionogels, aiming to improve safety and efficiency by replacing flammable liquid electrolytes with a stable membrane.

ElevenLabs expands in NYC, backed by Governor Hochul, investing $33M and creating 230 jobs, focusing on AI audio innovation with state support of $4.4M in tax credits.

Boston Dynamics demonstrates its new Atlas robot, designed for industrial automation, at CES, with notable features such as a 50 kg lifting capacity and the ability to swap its own batteries.

Aloha Pacific FCU is underwriting a decade-long sponsorship that will fund scholarships, travel and a new on-campus UH Esports arena opening in August 2027. The move aims to scale UH's program into a sustained varsity-style operation.

Qualcomm integrates Snapdragon technology in Toyota RAV4, enhancing the SUV's connectivity and safety features.

Dr. Malti Vij discusses the role of weight loss drugs complemented by holistic eating habits and lifestyle choices, emphasising the need for a balanced approach to overall well-being.

The FDA approved six new drugs in 2025 for various kidney diseases, with experts highlighting advancements and the growing treatment pipeline for nephrology.

Birch Aquarium staff are caring for more than 3,000 red octopus hatchlings behind the scenes, a rare husbandry milestone for the La Jolla facility.

The 10th Annual Hawai‘i Code Challenge concluded with teams presenting tech solutions to local issues, competing for a $18,000 prize. The event highlighted tech innovation and its role in modernizing government services.

Palo Alto Networks is reportedly negotiating a roughly $400M purchase of Israeli startup Koi, which builds a supply‑chain gateway for endpoints. Talks are said to include a preliminary MOU.