The Yonge Street Journal
Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Ace the Ping-Pong Robot Can Whup Your Ass

Ace can read the trajectory of a ball, adjust the racket angle, and respond with strokes that keep the exchange alive with real players.

If You’re a Serious Bowler, You Need to Know About Bowling Lane Oil

Bowling centers apply oil to their lanes using a machine that works like a giant inkjet printer. The pattern in which it’s applied can change everything about how the ball travels.

The 11 Best Fans to Buy Before It Gets Hot Again (2026)

Swap out your creaky old box fan for a new model that lights up, mists, or even follows you around the room.

The Best Outdoor Deals From the REI Anniversary Sale 2026

It’s the best time of year to pick up all the outdoor gadgets, tents, sleeping bags, and other gear you’ll need for summer fun.

Apple Sports now lets you follow scores in a CarPlay widget

I was disappointed when Apple launched a new Sports iOS widget last year without CarPlay support, but I'm pleased to report that's changing this week. The latest Apple Sports update includes widget support in CarPlay, allowing you to follow live sports scores…

Players from the NBA, NFL, and MLB call for a ban on betting ‘unders’

The unions backing professional NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and MLS players are calling on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to ban prediction market platforms from allowing users to bet on a player's underperformance or injury, Sports Business Journal …

Watch Sony’s AI Robot Compete With—and Beat—Elite Table Tennis Players

Ace is the first robot that can match serves with some of the best pro players in the world, a new study shows.

Campaign Staffers Say They’re Using Non-Public Poll Data to Profit on Prediction Markets

Casino country.

Wearable Cameras Are Coming for Your Hair Now

This low-res hair clip camera is speaking to people—bald company excluded.

Dreame’s Smart Fridge Has a Robot Arm That Can Put Your Groceries Away for You

The N1 Refrigerator also has AI that can make recommendations based on your health and activity data. Alas, it's only a concept.

Google’s Screenless Fitbit Air Relies on Gemini to Be Your Personal Health Coach

Google using AI to understand your fitness and health data, and then offer guidance? Who could have predicted that?!

Dell’s XPS 16 (2026) Is Almost Everything I Could Have Asked for… Almost

The 16-inch version of Dell's flagship laptop has just one misstep.

Is it advantage Arsenal in dramatic title race?

Are Arsenal now firmly in pole position to be Premier League champions after the Gunners went six points clear of Manchester City with a 3-0 win over Fulham.

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