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Meta drops fact-checking, loosens its content moderation rules
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Meta, the parent of Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp, today announced a major overhaul of its content moderation policies, taking off some guardrails that it had put in place over several years, in response to criticism that it had helped spread political and health misinformation. In a blog post called “More speech, fewer mistakes”, Meta’s new […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers




The Spirit of Facebook Is Moving From California to Texas
300+Gizmodo / 1h
Mark Zuckerberg announced sweeping changes to the way that Meta moderates its social media sites.





Crunchyroll Is Getting (Back) Into the Manga App Game
Gizmodo / now
The new 'Crunchyroll Manga' appears to be the anime streamer revamping a shuttered service it used to offer to members as a standalone app.




Panasonic unveils an AI-powered wellness coach, powered by Anthropic’s Claude, at CES 2025
TechCrunch / now
At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Panasonic unveiled its upcoming digital assistant, Umi, which offers families a personalized, AI-powered wellness coach. Created in partnership with Anthropic, Umi uses the Claude AI model to help families “care, coordinate, and connect” with each other, the company said. More specifically, this involves an AI assistant that focuses on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights r




Lenovo’s ThinkPad X9 Is a More Repairable Work Laptop
How-To Geek / 4min
Lenovo just announced new ThinkPad X9 14 and X9 15 Aura Edition laptops at CES 2025. They have a new 'Engine Hub' design that is supposed to improve repairability and performance.




Samsung dropped a Pro version of The Frame TV at CES — shop current Frame TVs on sale at Cyber Monday prices now
Mashable / 7min
SAVE UP TO $1,000: Samsung dropped a Pro version of The Frame TV at CES, and Frame TVs are on sale at Samsung and Best Buy for up to $1,000 off now. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung 75-inch The Frame QLED 4K LS03D $1,999.99 at Samsung $2,999.99 Save $1,000.00 A huge Unpacked event slated for Jan. 22 isn't stopping Samsung from participating just as hard at CES 2025 . New versions of Samsung'




I Tried XREALs new One Pro AR glasses at CES
Mashable / 7min
Mashable Tech Reporter Matt Binder gave the new Xreal One Pro a test drive at CES 2025 . The upgraded model from XREAL features a new chipset, larger FOV, higher max brightness, and a more lightweight design.




Everything Nvidia announced at CES 2025
Mashable / 7min
At the Nvidia keynote at CES 2025 , CEO Jensen Huang didn't waste anytime showing off the new GeForce RTX 50 Series. Huang walked onstage carrying the graphics card to a round of applause. This was the most anticipated moment of the Nvidia event, but not the only big announcement. The AI computing company integral to the rise of generative AI had many more cards to play at the Las Vegas tech conf




My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2
Lifehacker / 10min
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I'm a sucker for outdoor lights. I've tried many over the years, from solar spotlights, to step lights, to smart string lights. One brand that usually comes out on top for most categories is Govee. I've had their Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2 for some months and can r




CES 2025: Asus' Zenbook A14 Is the Lightweight Laptop My Back Wishes I Had
Lifehacker / 10min
Throughout the entirety of CES 2025, I’ll be carrying around a MacBook Pro in my backpack, and even just one day into the event, I’m already tired of it. Maybe that’s why Asus is coming for Apple’s throne with a new laptop that’s not just lighter than the Pro, but lighter than even the smallest MacBook Air. Named the Zenbook A14 (you can guess what the “A” stands for), this laptop comes in at a s




These Shoes Might Be Putting You at Greater Risk for Running Injuries, Study Finds
Gizmodo / 12min
New research suggests that thicker shoes might make it harder to know your optimal running style.




HR software startup OnPay was inspired by the founder’s family payroll business
TechCrunch / 17min
In 2007, Jesse Burgess joined his family’s payroll business. He quickly noticed that the business’ six payroll clerks were getting bogged down by repetitive, monotonous tasks — and so he sought to streamline those tasks by creating workflow automation tools. Several years later, Burgess sensed an opportunity to bring the tools he developed for his […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p




Google fires back as Microsoft is accused of 'tricking' people into using Bing
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 18min
Microsoft has been accused of using an underhand trick to drive Bing traffic In certain situations, searching for ‘Google’ in Bing will produce a results page that looks a lot like Google's home page Critics argue this might lead to people searching via Bing rather than Google without knowing Microsoft’s been accused of using underhand tricks that push the use of the Bing search engine at the exp




NVIDIA's Reflex 2 predicts milliseconds into the future of competitive games
Engadget / 18min
NVIDIA’s Reflex technology just got a massive upgrade, as announced at CES 2025 in Las Vegas . The company’s Reflex 2 kicks things up several notches, thanks to some software wizardry. The end result? A promise to further reduce gaming latency by up to 75 percent. In this case, latency refers to how quickly a game displays the reaction from a player's inputs. Here’s how it works, and it’s pretty




Meta's Fact-Checking Partners Say They Were 'Blindsided' by Decision to Axe Them
Wired / 24min
Fact-checkers claim they had no idea the company was going to end their partnerships and are scrambling to figure out the financial implications of the move.




Hyatt Double Elite Nights Promotion At Under Canvas Resorts
67One Mile at a Time / 24min
While World of Hyatt isn’t currently offering any global promotion , the program has just launched a double elite nights promotion for one of its newest brands. Double World of Hyatt elite nights at Under Canvas For stays between March 7 and June 15, 2025, World of Hyatt is offering double elite qualifying nights for stays at Under Canvas properties: You must register between January 7 and Februa




BMW’s new UI puts widgets on the windshield
TechCrunch / 24min
BMW is totally revamping its in-car user interface, starting with the Neue Klasse sedan later this year and ultimately spreading to all models, the company announced at CES 2025. Some of it looks and feels familiar, but the big change is a widget-based system that lets users customize the layout — including on the car’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




After Founder’s Arrest, Telegram Began Sharing Info on Thousands More Users With Police
Gizmodo / 24min
The social media platform changed its policies in September and began responding to law enforcement requests at significantly higher rates than it had previously.




Amazon Mocked for Slapping AI-Generated Poster on Beloved 1922 Film "Nosferatu"
28Futurism / 24min
In an astonishing feat of laziness, Amazon Prime Video service has adorned the iconic 1922 horror film "Nosferatu" with a slapdash poster that was obviously generated using AI. The poster — first discovered by eagle-eyed netizens last fall and resurfaced as Robert Eggers' remake of the beloved classic wows critics in theaters — turns the vampire Count Orlok's monstrous visage into a yassified ren




As He Calls for "Positivity" on Twitter, Elon Musk Keeps Using a Disgusting Slur Against the Intellectually Disabled as a Bullying Insult
Futurism / 24min
FUbar In a run-of-the-mill fight on social media — you know, the type that the ultra-wealthy used to remain aloof from — Elon Musk deployed an appalling slur against disabled people. "F u r*tard," the 53-year-old billionaire quipped on X-formerly-Twitter after a user accused him of spreading disinformation on the platform he owns. That childish retort is, it seems, one of the Donald Trump advisor




4 Ways to Hide Files and Folders on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 32min
If you want to keep certain files and folders out of people’s sight, it’s possible to hide those items on your Windows 11 PC. You have both built-in and third-party methods to do that, and I’ll show you both.




Enron’s back with a nuclear reactor for your living room (sort of)
Mashable / 37min
Enron wants to sell you a nuclear reactor for your home — no, of course not really. The pranksters behind the Birds Aren't Real nonsense "revived" the defunct, famously fraudulent company in December. Now, we've gotten its first "product." Of course, it's something as ridiculous as an at-home nuclear reactor. The company's X account released a slick, faux launch video for the Enron Egg, an at-hom




At CES 2025, Uber teams up with Nvidia to scale autonomous driving faster
TechCrunch / 39min
Uber will use Nvidia’s new generative world model simulation tool, Cosmos, and cloud-based AI supercomputing platform, DGX Cloud, to support the development of autonomous vehicle technology, the companies announced at CES 2025. Cosmos is being marketed to robotics and autonomy companies as a tool that generates physics-based videos from a variety of inputs, including 9,000 […] © 2024 TechCrunch.




What the heck happened at fintech Bench?
TechCrunch / 39min
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! It’s good to be back. This week, we’re looking at the wild ride that was Bench’s shutdown and acquisition; dozens of companies that are hiring in the fintech space; lawsuits against PayPal; an IPO update; and more! This edition is a bit longer than normal since we were on a hiatus […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Drone Video Captures the Moment This Lost Dog With a Broken Leg Was Finally Found
Gizmodo / 41min
The video is pretty emotional.




Choice Privileges Mastercard review: A no-annual-fee option for travelers
The Points Guy / 45min
Choice Privileges Mastercard overview The Choice Privileges® Mastercard® (see rates and fees ) is a no-annual-fee option for travelers who enjoy staying at Choice Hotels properties. The card offers several perks, including 5 points per dollar spent when you use it to pay for qualifying Choice Hotels stays and 10 elite night credits per calendar year. Card rating* : ⭐⭐⭐ * Card rating is based on t




Microsoft really wants you to update to Windows 11 in 2025
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 47min
Microsoft calls 2025 ‘the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh’ Windows 10 EOS will push 80% of businesses to buy new devices Microsoft reckons its Copilot+ PCs are faster than the current-generation MacBook Air Microsoft has decided CES 2025 is the perfect opportunity to once again plug Windows 11, as adoption figures continue to underwhelm, even as the official Windows 10 end of life looms large.




CES 2025 day 2: the 11 coolest gadgets we've seen, from Samsung's The Frame Pro TV to AI air fryers
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 47min
TechRadar will be extensively covering this year's CES , and will bring you all of the big announcements as they happen. Head over to our CES 2025 news page for the latest stories and our hands-on verdicts on everything from 8K TVs and foldable displays to new phones, laptops, smart home gadgets, and the latest in AI. And don’t forget to follow us on TikTok and WhatsApp for the latest from the CE




Technics' intriguing new flagship wireless earbuds boast 'Magnetic Fluid' injected between the driver magnet and voice coil
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 47min
Magnetic Fluid Drivers taken from Technics' high-end niche IEMs Improved active ANC and even clearer voice calls too £259 / €299 / $299 (tbc) It's a huge day at CES 2025: Technics has announced a follow-up to its superb EAH-AZ80 earbuds . They're called the EAH-AZ100 and they promise to maintain every impressive perk of their predecessors but to improve the sound quality and the noise cancellatio




Asus unveils the 'World's lightest Copilot+ PC' at CES 2025
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 47min
Asus has unveiled several new laptops at CES 2025 The Zenbook A14 is claimed to be the "World's lightest Copilot+ PC" New Vivobook and ExpertBook machines debuted too New Nvidia GPUs might be the big computing announcement at CES 2025 , but there’s plenty for non-gamer computing enthusiasts to appreciate at the tech show, not least Asus delivering a quintet of productivity-focused Copilot+ laptop




Google warns of legit VPN apps being used to infect devices with malware
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 47min
Attackers are reportedly using popular VPN applications as a backdoor to inject malware and gain remote control of infected devices. This is the worrying finding coming from Google's Managed Defense team, which shed light on how malicious actors employ SEO poisoning tactics to spread what's known as Playfulghost malware. "The malware is bundled with popular applications, like LetsVPN, and distrib




Audio-Technica debuts earbuds with a whopping 25 hours of battery life at CES 2025
Engadget / 47min
Audio-Technica typically produces excellent sound quality on its headphones and earbuds even though it may not always build a complete package . The company has also been ahead of the competition on battery life at times, and at CES 2025, it's making some bold claims about its latest set of active noise canceling (ANC) earbuds. On the ATH-CKS50TW2, Audio-Technica says you can expect up to 25 hour




Meta axes third-party fact-checkers in time for second Trump term
Ars Technica - All content / 52min
Meta announced today that it's ending the third-party fact-checking program it introduced in 2016, and will rely instead on a Community Notes approach similar to what's used on Elon Musk's X platform. The end of third-party fact-checking and related changes to Meta policies could help the company make friends in the Trump administration and in governments of conservative-leaning states that have




Switch 2 leaks point to controllers that work like computer mice
Ars Technica - All content / 52min
Here at Ars, we're judicious about which of the many, many Switch 2 rumors we decide to highlight on this page. For every report on hardware power or magnetic Joy-Cons that we share, there are probably five others we see and decide are too lightly sourced, too unlikely, or just too plain obscure to spread here. But when we started hearing reports that the Switch 2's Joy-Cons could be cradled on t




Google Pixel 4a gets an unexpected update: Lower battery life
Ars Technica - All content / 52min
The Pixel 4a , a well-regarded release in Google's line of budget-minded phones with nice cameras and decent stock software, was not supposed to get any more updates. This week, it will receive a rather uncommon one—one that intends to lower its reported battery life. The Pixel 4a, released in the summer of 2020, was discontinued at the end of 2022. It received its last official software update i




Google puts $1M into 3D design app Rooms after more than 1 million ‘rooms’ created
TechCrunch / 54min
3D design app Rooms just landed more funding. Launched into beta in 2023, the app from ex-Google employees allows users to build and code interactive 3D rooms and mini-games using a library of more than 10,000 items, which can be further edited using the programming language Lua. Now, Google itself has invested $1 million into […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




How-To Geek's Best of CES 2025 Award Winners
How-To Geek / 55min
The calendar has flipped to 2025, which means it's time for CES, the annual consumer electronics show! We've got feet on the ground in Las Vegas, scouring the show floor for the best products to look forward to this coming year.




Human Metapneumovirus Is Finally Being Taken Seriously
Wired / 1h
The attention being paid to a Chinese outbreak of a virus often confused with flu is a sign that respiratory infection tracking is improving.




Panasonic reveals AI family well-being coach at CES
Mashable / 1h
American family life has become so challenging that U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory last year, warning that the stressors parents experience take too great of a toll on their mental health and well-being. Enter Umi, a digital family well-being coach designed by Panasonic Well presented on Tuesday at CES , also known as the Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas. Yoky Matsuok




Asus unveils the worlds lightest Copilot+ PC with a 32-hour battery life at CES 2025
Mashable / 1h
Asus showcased a fresh lineup of AI laptops during its "Always Incredible" virtual launch event at CES 2025 , including an all-new notebook called the Asus Zenbook A14. There's a good reason why its model number looks a lot like the word "Air": Starting at just 2.18 pounds, it's the lightest Copilot+ PC ever. Asus says the Zenbook A14 achieves this feat thanks to Ceraluminum with magnesium, which




Snag a pair of affordable Soundcore Anker Q20i noise-cancelling headphones for less than $40
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $30: As of Jan 7, the Soundcore by Anker Q20i Headphones are just $39.99 at Amazon, down from their normal price of $69.99. That's a discount of 43%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Soundcore by Anker Q20i Headphones $39.99 at Amazon $69.99 Save $30.00 If you're an audiophile, the search for the perfect pair of headphones can feel neverending. But if cash is at a premium and you can't s




Amazon just took $150 off the Moto G Stylus 5G price
Mashable / 1h
GET $150 OFF: Jan. 7th, order the Moto G Stylus 5G from Amazon for $249.99 and save 38%, or $150. Opens in a new window Credit: Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G $249.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $150.00 A stylus expands on what a touchscreen can be, so why wouldn't you want one on your smart phone? The Moto G Stylus 5G has a stylus built right in — but that's not all, it also features a pOLED screen and 50




Samsung Unpacked is soon — reserve for $50 and maybe much more
Mashable / 1h
RESERVE THE NEW SAMSUNG GALAXY AND GET $50 CREDIT AND EXTRA FREEBIES: As of Jan. 7, reserve the new Samsung Galaxy device release to get a $50 credit, access up to $1,250 of trade-in value, and enter a sweepstakes with a value of up to $5,000. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Preorder Deal Pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy to get a $50 credit, up to $1,250 of trade-in




Meta ditches fact-checking for community notes ahead of second Trump term
Mashable / 1h
In a video posted to his Facebook page on Tuesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the platform is getting rid of its fact-checkers. "It's time to get back to our roots around free expression," Zuckerberg wrote in the video's caption . "We're replacing fact-checkers with Community Notes, simplifying our policies and focusing on reducing mistakes. Looking forward to this next chapter." The




Save 39% on the 27-inch Samsung Essential S3 curved monitor and update your workstation this year
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $70: The 27-inch Samsung Essential S3 curved monitor is on sale at Amazon for just $109.99, down from the normal price of $179.99. That's a 39% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Essential S3 curved monitor (27-inch) $109.99 at Amazon $179.99 Save $70.00 If you're lucky enough to still be working from home or you spend the weekends gaming, you know the marvels of using a




ASUS unveiled the Zenbook A14 at CES 2025 and it's the MacBook Air competitor I've been dreaming of
Engadget / 1h
I knew I had found my favorite computer of CES 2025 early last December, long before I had a chance to see what most other PC makers were cooking up. It comes from ASUS and it’s the new Zenbook A14, a system that the company had joked about calling the Zenbook Air. To be fair, the name would have been fitting: the notebook weighs less than 2.2 pounds (or 1kg), a half a pound lighter than Apple's




ASUS brings Qualcomm's latest chip to the Vivobook 14 and 16
Engadget / 1h
ASUS is leaning even harder into Copilot+PCs with it's new Vivobook 14 and 16 at CES 2025. And unlike the laptops the company introduced last fall , this time ASUS is going all in on Qualcomm chips. Just like the new ultralight Zenbook A14, both the Vivobook 14 and Vivobook 16 come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X chip, and in the case of both sizes of Vivobook, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. ASUS




Technics AZ100 earbuds hands-on: Magnetic fluid drivers deliver a big audio boost
Engadget / 1h
Panasonic has debuted several sets of earbuds under its Technics brand at this point. At CES 2025, the company is adding one more, but this one has some more interesting tech inside than the others. The new Technics flagship earbuds, the EAH-AZ100, have newly-developed magnetic fluid drivers that the company says allowed it to significantly improve audio quality. The previous model, the EAH-AZ80




Over 30 years and 1 billion pounds in the making: Staying at The Peninsula London hotel
The Points Guy / 1h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420183420″] Editor’s note: The Peninsula London provided TPG with a complimentary two-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY The Peninsula London made headlines when it




US government set to launch its Cyber Trust Mark cybersecurity labeling program for internet-connected devices in 2025
TechCrunch / 1h
The cybersecurity consumer labeling program will launch in 2025, the Biden administration confirmed, after initially slated for last year. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




The New ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is A Killer Convertible Gaming Laptop
How-To Geek / 1h
There are tons of ways you can play PC games these days, including gaming desktops, gaming laptops, and even handhelds now. The ASUS ROG Flow range is one of the best convertable gaming laptops, and the 2025 model looks better than ever.




The PS5’s Most Overlooked Accessibility Feature Is Also a Fun Multiplayer Challenge
How-To Geek / 1h
The PlayStation 5 contains a plethora of accessibility options, and many go overlooked. One of these is "assist controllers", a feature that allows two controllers to simultaneously function as one remote. It sounds simple, but there are more ways to use the feature than you might think.




Samsung Will Use Qi 2 Charging in Future Phones
How-To Geek / 1h
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has announced that Qi2 wireless charging technology will increase Android device adoption in 2025. Samsung and Google will play key roles in this expansion.




The Year Ahead in Horror
62Gizmodo / 1h
Hollywood sure hopes you're still into sequels, reboots, and franchise continuations.




Meta suggests users buy its Quest 3 mixed reality headset as it officially discontinues the Quest Pro
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Meta has officially discontinued the sale of its Quest Pro headset The company announced it would discontinue the sale last year It is now suggesting users buy its Quest 3 headset The Meta Quest Pro mixed reality headset has officially been discontinued and is no longer available to purchase. That's according to a recent report from Upload VR , which first spotted a new change to the Quest Pro we




Levoit’s new pet-parent air purifier will switch on the fans when it senses your dog is being stinky
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Levoit Pet Odor & Hair Air Purifier is specifically for pet owners It can sense 'key substances' in the air and boost airflow in response Motion sensors also enable you to create routines Levoit just launched an air purifier that's specifically aimed at pet owners, and it's enough to give your dog a complex. The Levoit Pet Odor & Hair Air Purifier is showing at CES 2025 , and boasts a number of f




Onkyo's affordable new active desktop speakers promise to be as good for your TV or turntable as they are for your laptop


Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Two self-powered models delivering 34W and 50W respectively Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, phono and optical connections; HDMI ARC in the larger model $199 / $299, available in Q2 2025 Onkyo is one of the big names in home theater audio, and it's just launched some small footprint speakers for gamers and music fans at CES 2025 – but while the new Onkyo Creator Series speakers may come in relatively small




Amazon deal of the day: The Fire TV Soundbar Plus is down to its best price on record
Mashable / 1h
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Jan. 7: OUR TOP PICK Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus $189.99 (save $60) BEST EARBUDS DEAL Samsung Galaxy Buds FE $59.99 (save $40) BEST POWER BANK DEAL Anker Zolo 30W Power Bank $15.59 (save $10.40) BEST MONITOR DEAL Samsung 34-inch ViewFinity S6 monitor $329.99 (save $210) BEST HOME DEAL Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor $49.99 (save $20) All of the m




Level up your mobile gaming sessions with 60% off the Razer Kishi V2
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $60: As of Jan. 7, get the Razer Kishi V2 Mobile Gaming Controller for $39.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 60%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Razer Kishi V2 Mobile Gaming Controller $39.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $60.00 It's 2025. Gaming isn't just about sitting in front of your TV or computer. You can take your favorite titles with you just about everywhere you go, thanks to cloud g




The Hyve package security box should protect deliveries from dreaded porch pirates
Engadget / 1h
I lived in New York City for many years and absolutely loved it, with one major caveat. Packages got stolen, like a lot. This was especially frustrating for a tech reporter waiting on review gadgets and the like. Hyve Security is looking to solve this problem with its self-named smart lockbox, which it brought to CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The Hyve is being advertised as “the first branded smart lock




InkPoster uses an e-paper display to bring art to your home
Engadget / 1h
I’m not a fan of those TVs sold in picture frame surrounds that companies tell you are good for displaying art in your homes. There’s something unconvincing about using a powered, backlit screen for things you’re meant to stare at for quite a while. Can you really appreciate Turner’s Norham Castle Sunrise if you’re struggling with eyestrain after five minutes or so? Perhaps the cure for my dourne




Important dates to know for your credit cards
The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Truth be told, credit cards can be quite confusing. With so many calendar dates tied to your card, it’s easy to misunderstand the importance of some critical dates and, as a result, miss out on some of the rewards or, worse, incur unnecessary fees. By fully comprehending the different terminology, you’ll b




RadioShack is back (kind of)
42TechCrunch / 1h
The 21st century has not been kind to RadioShack. The once-dominant electronics component retailer simply couldn’t compete with big box stores like Best Buy and online retail juggernaut Amazon. February 2015 saw the company delisted from the New York Stock Exchange before declaring bankruptcy the same month. Later that year, RadioShack began the process of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserv




Trump announces $20B plan to build new data centers in the US
TechCrunch / 1h
The data centers will primarily support AI and cloud technologies, the president-elect said. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




I Never Knew I Needed a Monitor With Built-in Headphones Until Dell’s CES Announcement
How-To Geek / 1h
The most unique part of Dell's 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED monitor, to me, isn't the high-end 120Hz OLED panel, nor is it the fairly affordable $700 price tag. What caught my eye is the beamforming soundbar that's built-in—though I wish Dell took some notes from Razer's Leviathan V2 Pro.




Satechi Unveils New MagSafe/Qi2 Travel Chargers and Power Banks
How-To Geek / 1h
Satechi has announced compact new wireless charges and power banks featuring 5,000mAh and 10,000mAh battery capacities, Qi2 and MagSafe compatibility, great looks, and more.




Nanoleaf’s New TV Bias Lighting Kit Is Easier to Install
How-To Geek / 1h
Nanoleaf just unveiled an updated 4D screen mirroring and lightstrip kit at CES 2025. Compared to the original version, it has a refreshed design, better hardware, and easier installation.




Nanoleaf Unveils New Bias Lighting for Your Desk
How-To Geek / 1h
At CES 2025, Smart lighting maker Nanoleaf announced its new new PC Screen Mirror Lightstrip. The accessory is a great way to add impressive background lights to your desk setup.




Nanoleaf's New Smart Floor Lamp is Super Thin
How-To Geek / 1h
Accessory maker Nanoleaf announced its new Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp today at CES 2025. It's a stylish smart lighting accessory with an ultraslim design for your home.




Security Risk Advisors joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Next Big Future / 1h
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 7th January 2025, CyberNewsWire




Daily Getaways Promotion Discontinued: Not A Huge Loss?
One Mile at a Time / 1h
While I can’t say that I’ll be shedding any tears, a longstanding annual travel promotion will be discontinued as of this year… Daily Getaways won’t return as of 2025 Since 2010, we’ve seen the annual Daily Getaways promotion, run by the US Travel Association. This was intended to encourage tourism within the United States. With this, we saw Daily Getaways partner with major hotel groups, rental




Be careful: 9 times you won’t earn American Airlines Loyalty Points, even if you earn miles
The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. With less than 2 months left until Feb. 28, 2025, when all American Airlines Loyalty Points balances reset, the race to earn AAdvantage elite status in creative ways is alive and well. Loyalty Points are the sole metric used in qualifying for American status. From credit card spending to buying flowers through




American Airlines Union President Faces ‘Embezzlement’ and ‘Cover-Up’ Allegations Amid Mounting Dissent
25View from the Wing / 1h
Formal charges have been filed by one of the American Airlines flight attendant base Presidents against their union President, Julie Hedrick. These "Article VII Charges" allege 'willful violation' of the union's constitution including improper use of union funds for personal enrichment. Continue reading ...




Meticulous shows off its smart espresso machine at CES 2025
TechCrunch / 1h
Meticulous is showcasing its smart espresso maker, which it says is the world’s first robotic lever espresso machine, at CES 2025 in Las Vegas this week. The prototype has raised nearly $5 million in funding on Kickstarter and another $1.6 million million on Indiegogo. The company’s first batch of espresso machines is set to ship […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Employer.com offers to buy failed fintech Level, a week after it makes offer for Bench
TechCrunch / 1h
Employer.com has offered to acquire Level, a fintech startup that just last week abruptly shut down after failing to find a buyer, according to The Information. But Level is still mulling over the offer, its Employer.com CMO Matt Charney told TechCrunch. “It’s with legal,” he said. Founded in 2018 by early Square employee Paul Aaron, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on




Good news, bad news: Pixel 4a getting an update, but it’s reduced battery life
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
The Pixel 4a , a well-regarded release in Google's line of budget-minded phones with nice cameras and decent stock software, was not supposed to get any more updates. This week, it will receive a rather uncommon one—one that intends to lower its reported battery life. The Pixel 4a, released in the summer of 2020, was discontinued at the end of 2022. It received its last official software update i




Nvidia unveils $3,000 desktop AI computer for home researchers
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On Monday, Nvidia announced Project DIGITS , a small desktop computer aimed at researchers, data scientists, and students who want to experiment with AI models—such as chatbots like ChatGPT and image generators—at home. The $3,000 device, which contains Nvidia's new GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, debuted at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. It will launch in May and can operate as a standalone PC or connec




We have a new teaser for The Last of Us S2
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The second season of The Last of Us will hit HBO and Max in April. HBO released a new one-minute teaser for the second season of its post-apocalyptic drama The Last of Us during CES last night, along with a release date of April 2025. Based on developer Naughty Dog's hugely popular video game franchise, S2 is set five years after the events of the first season and finds the bond beginning to fray




Still worried RTX 5000 GPUs don’t have enough VRAM? Nvidia’s secret weapon is powerful AI texture compression, and it’s calmed some of my fears
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Nvidia has detailed some clever new RTX Neural Shaders tech This includes Neural Texture Compression to fit more textures into VRAM It helps make sense of why Nvidia chose leaner video RAM loadouts with some RTX 5000 GPUs Nvidia just unveiled its new RTX 5000 GPUs over at CES 2025 , but alongside that revelation came a more under-the-radar – but still crucial – announcement about new tech to help




Peacock is testing mini games and vertical short videos
Engadget / 2h
Peacock will start testing mini games and short-form vertical videos on its iOS and Android apps, per TechCrunch . These experimental features were available for preview at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The company intends to start testing them with users this month. A Peacock spokesperson told TechCrunch that during the testing period, some users will see the games and shorts, while others only see one




Dell roasted at CES for adopting Apple-like device names
Mashable / 2h
Dell rebranded all of its PCs at CES 2025 , and while it might ultimately be more simple to understand in the long run, everyone seemed to immediately notice some similarities to Apple's approach. Rather than going by nonsense names like "XPS" and "Inspiron," every Dell machine will now be separated into three categories: Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max. This is, of course, very similar to Apple




Lenovo's Latest Laptop Has a Rollable OLED Screen
Wired / 2h
With a notebook PC with a screen that rolls, a monitor with directional audio, and the first third-party SteamOS gaming handheld, Lenovo is hitting CES 2025 hard.




The best wearable and fitness tech of CES 2025
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CES is always a brilliant carnival of weird and wonderful fitness tech, and 2025 was no different. From futuristic mirrors to new smart rings, a hotly-anticipated Garmin, and of course, heaps of AI, CES 2025 delivered it all in buckets. So if you want to know about all the latest and greatest in fitness and health tech from the floor of CES, you've come to the right place. We've rounded up all ou




This Is the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R
22How-To Geek / 2h
OnePlus has revealed its flagship smartphone lineup for 2025, the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R. They will probably be some of the best Android phones we'll get this year, with great screens and up to a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.




The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable is a crazy concept made real
Engadget / 2h
A little more than two years ago, Lenovo teased a concept laptop with a rollable screen that could expand and contract with the touch of a button. And now at CES 2025, the company has turned that idea into a reality with the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable. Remarkably, Lenovo’s new device looks incredibly similar to what the company showed off in the past. The laptop features a flexible 14-inch OLE




Amazon’s Choice Solar-Powered Eufy S220 Security Camera Is Nearly 50% Off for a Limited Time
42Gizmodo / 2h
You can set yourself up with this wireless Eufy security camera along for the reduced price of $70, which is about 50% off.




CES 2025: Lenovo’s Rollable Laptop Can Unfurl Like a Scroll
Lifehacker / 2h
Forget foldable phones : Lenovo’s got a rollable laptop. First revealed as a concept two years ago , the device is finally making its way to market, although with a decidedly uncatchy name—the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable. The idea here is that you can get some extra screen space without needing to carry around a secondary display or buy a device with multiple screens, like the Asus Zenbook Duo




CES 2025: Finally, SteamOS Runs on a Handheld Other Than the Steam Deck
Lifehacker / 2h
Ever since it kicked off a renewed interest in handheld PC gaming in 2022, the Steam Deck has been my go-to recommendation for anyone with even a passing interest in taking their PC games on the go. It now has plenty of competition, some with better chips and some with better screens, but none have matched the convenience of Valve’s SteamOS operating system—until now. The Lenovo Legion Go S runs




CES 2025: This New Smart Barbecue Is the Tech I’m Most Excited About
Lifehacker / 2h
This summer, I tested most of the smart grills on the market, but one rose above the rest: the Brisk It Origin . It turned me from a very occasional griller into a barbecue enthusiast by removing every pain of outdoor cooking. Somehow, Brisk It has topped itself at CES this year, introducing a new grill, the Zelos, which brings the same hardware to the market at a more affordable price. Moreover,




Some of CES 2025's weirdest robot pets are absolute nightmare fuel, but one made it all worthwhile
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We’re covering all of the latest CES news from the show as it happens. Stick with us for the big stories on everything from 8K TVs and foldable displays to new phones, laptops, smart home gadgets, and the latest in AI. And don’t forget to follow us on TikTok for the latest from the CES show floor! Robotic pets seem to be making a comeback at CES 2025 , and not just because they can be fun sources




CISA says ‘no indication’ other US government agencies affected in Treasury hack
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The US Treasury Department suffered a cyberattack in late 2024 CISA has confirmed it does not believe any other agencies were affected The hack has been attributed to a Chinese threat actor The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has confirmed that there is currently ‘no indication’ that any other federal government agencies were impacted by the recent suspected state-sponsore




Samsung Offers Pre-Reservations for Galaxy S25 Phones With Benefits, Including Up to $1,250 in Savings
Gizmodo / 2h
The newest Android phones anywhere will be unveiled on Jan. 22, but you can preorder yours now at Samsung and score huge savings.




Yellowstone’s Legendary ‘Queen of the Wolves’ Killed by Rival Pack
100+Gizmodo / 2h
The long-lived, one-eyed wolf 907F died this Christmas after a fight with a rival wolf pack, Yellowstone researchers have confirmed.




Guide To Alaska Mileage Plan MVP Status: Easy To Earn
200+One Mile at a Time / 2h
While Alaska Airlines isn’t one of the “big three” US airlines, the Seattle-based carrier has quite a robust frequent flyer program, which many people are loyal to. In particular, Alaska Mileage Plan is the only major US frequent flyer program that still awards miles based on how far you fly rather than how much you spend. In this post I want to take a look at Alaska MVP status for 2025, especial




Apple Says It Will Clarify That Its Bad Notification Summaries Are AI-Generated
Gizmodo / 2h
Apple has received criticism for generating summaries of notifications that are wrong or just useless.




Lenovo is already teasing the successor to its flagship Legion Go gaming handheld
Engadget / 2h
Lenovo is already announcing one new handheld (or two depending on how you’re counting) at CES 2025. However, that isn’t stopping the company from looking ahead to its next portable gaming device by teasing an early prototype of the Legion Go 2. Right off the bat it’s important to note that this successor to the original Legion Go is non-functioning and meant to be more of a design preview of Len




The original Diablo hits PC Game Pass on January 14
Engadget / 2h
The list of titles coming to Game Pass this month is a bit on the paltry side, aside from one massive exception. The original 1996 Diablo hits PC Game Pass on January 14 , so those of us who have been living under a rock since Bill Clinton’s first term can finally see what all of the fuss is about. What can I say about Diablo that hasn’t been said already? It’s the OG action-RPG that basically de




AMD's decision to make FSR 4 exclusive to its new GPUs is a disappointing compromise in a bid to beat Nvidia - I hope it's worth it
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AMD announces FSR 4’s exclusivity to RDNA 4 Radeon RX 9070 series GPUs It’s unclear why the RX 9060 won’t have FSR 4 Team Red’s main rival Nvidia has made DLSS 4 backwards compatible There were hardly any doubts over AMD conceding ground to Nvidia at CES 2025, with the unveiling of new GPUs on both sides overshadowed by AMD’s recent shift to a focus on mid-range options , but Team Red has also co




Record-Breaking View: Webb Uses Physics Trick to Spot 44 Distant Stars in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
66Gizmodo / 2h
The cutting-edge observatory is charged with seeing some of the earliest visible light, and the recent image achieves a new milestone in stellar astronomy.




Stephon Marbury let me try Chamelo’s color-changing smart glasses
Mashable / 2h
At CES 2025 , our Tech Reporter Matt Binder spoke to NBA all-star and Chamelo ambassador about the brand's new series of color-changing smart glasses .




Take 20% off the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 earbuds during their first price drop ever at Amazon
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SAVE 20%: The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $319, down from the typical price of $399. That's a savings of $80 and the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 wireless earbuds $319.00 at Amazon $399.00 Save $80.00 The world of noise-cancelling earbuds is crowded. You have thousands of options to choose fr




CES 2025: How to pre-order the TCL QM6K QD Mini LED QLED 4K TV
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TL;DR: Announced at CES 2025, you can pre-order the TCL QM6K QD Mini LED QLED 4K TV for $999.99 at TCL. Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL QM6K QD Mini LED QLED 4K TV $999.99 at TCL If you're looking to outfit your living room or any other area of your home with the latest and greatest when it comes to TVs, TCL has a crispy new option you won't want to miss out on: the TCL QM6K QD Mini LED QLE




This Samsung HW-Q990D Soundbar deal nets you magnificent sound
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GET $1000 OFF : Jan. 7th, the Samsung HW-Q990D Q-Series Soundbar and Rear Speakers combo is 50% off, get it for $997.99 and save $1000. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung HW-Q990D Q-Series Soundbar and Rear Speakers $997.99 at Woot! $1,997.99 Save $1,000.00 This is the sound system that owners of Q-Series Sony TVs dream about, and you know what, for $1000 off — dream actualized. This c




Now open: W Sao Paulo brings a new luxury Marriott hotel to Brazil
The Points Guy / 2h
It’s well known that Marriott’s W Hotels brand has been rolling out sleek new transformations worldwide and opening hotels in must-visit cities. These openings include a significant refresh of the W New York — Union Square and the recent opening of the W Las Vegas (formerly Accor’s Delano). Now Marriott is welcoming guests to the latest outpost of the luxury brand: W Sao Paulo . Set in a skyscrap




Discovery+ is raising prices for all customers
Engadget / 2h
The price hikes for streaming services have already started for 2025. Discovery+ has announced its plans are increasing in price for all US subscribers. The Discovery+ plan with ads will go up to $6 per month, from $5, while the ad-free plan will increase to $10 per month, from $9. No, an extra $1 monthly isn't horrible, but $12 yearly, now that's a meal's worth of extra fees. The new fee tiers g




RayNeo AR glasses hands-on at CES 2025: Surprisingly light and bright
Engadget / 2h
If 2024 was the year augmented reality glasses started to feel real , 2025 is already shaping up to be a really interesting year for AR, with a number of smaller companies showing off AR at CES 2025. Chinese company RayNeo brought their new X3 Pro AR frames to CES, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that it seems to have squeezed an impressive amount of tech into a relatively small pair of fra




The Maingear Apex Force and Apex Rush might be the most beautiful water-cooled desktops at CES 2025
Engadget / 2h
Maingear is one of the original boutique PC makers that popularized water-cooled rigs more than 20 years ago. However, after focusing more on air-cooled systems over the past few years, at CES 2025 the company is returning to its roots with two stunningly-crafted machines in the Apex Force and Apex Rush. Based on Phanteks’ NV9 case, the Apex Force is the unquestionable flagship in Maingear’s new




Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 9i is the first laptop to get an under-display camera
Engadget / 2h
Lenovo has made history with its new Yoga Slim 9i laptop, which has an under-display camera similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold phone. In other words, the 32-megapixel camera is situated beneath the screen where you can’t see it, but it can capture video and images just fine. The Yoga Book 9i is also getting updated with a larger screen, an NPU and higher peak brightness. Having an under-display




Honda CES 2025 keynote: Watch Honda reveal its 0 Series EV prototypes live here
Engadget / 2h
As always, one could confuse CES with a full-on auto show. Among the brands showcasing in Las Vegas this year are Volvo, Toyota, BMW, China's Zeekr and, of course, the Afeela (Sony’s and Honda’s joint venture). Honda, meanwhile, has its own dedicated keynote coming up and you can watch it right here. The automaker is continuing to showcase its 0 Series EVs after debuting two concept models at CES




Lenovo's new ThinkPad X9 is the least ThinkPad ever
Engadget / 2h
Lenovo came to CES 2025 to prove that there’s still room in its ThinkPad family for fresh designs. It may seem sacrilegious to ditch the carbon fiber frames and Trackpoint nubs found in classic ThinkPads, but that’s exactly what the new ThinkPad X9 line does. Lenovo may not admit it outright, but the goal with these new models is to entice younger buyers who might not have a ton of nostalgia for




CES 2025: Lenovo’s 10th-gen Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop supports up to RTX 5090 graphics
Engadget / 2h
Lenovo’s Legion gaming laptops are getting a big refresh thanks to CES 2025 . The new series of notebooks includes what’s probably the star of the show, the 10th-generation Legion Pro 7i. It supports up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU thanks in part to a cooling system that enables up to 250W thermal design power (TDP). It also uses an AI engine to dynamically adjust CPU and GPU wattage




The Lenovo Legion Go S is the first third-party SteamOS handheld
Engadget / 2h
The Lenovo Legion Go is sort of like the SUV of gaming handhelds. It’s big and beefy and comes with extra equipment like detachable controllers, a kickstand and vertical mouse functionality that lets it adapt to all sorts of situations. Unfortunately, those features made it kind of bulky too, so at CES 2025, Lenovo is announcing a slightly more portable version called the Legion Go S with support




The Last of Us season 2's new teaser has fans gushing over every detail it contains, but some are also concerned about the welfare of one of its new cast members
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A new teaser for The Last of Us season 2 was revealed at CES 2025 The hit series, which returns in April, looks like it'll directly adapt large swathes of the video game series Fans are already worried about the reaction that Kaitlyn Dever will get for playing Abby A new trailer for The Last of Us season 2 has got fans waxing lyrical over every small but significant detail that makes up its near




Samsung Galaxy Ring 2: All the latest rumors
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The Samsung Galaxy Ring was unveiled to much fanfare in early 2024. Hinted at the winter Galaxy Unpacked presentation and revealed at the Mobile World Congress tech conference in Barcelona, it didn't actually launch until July last year, and consequently is less than a year old. But the world of fitness and wearable tech is a fast-moving one, and the latest rumors indicate Samsung could have a ne




Move Over Roku, TiVo OS Is Coming to the US
How-To Geek / 2h
TiVo OS is set to launch in the United States thanks to a partnership with Sharp Home Electronics Company of America. This is an important step for the TiVo smart TV platform, which is already used by eight partners and over 33 European brands.




Sony Wants to Make Even More Game Adaptations
Gizmodo / 2h
Helldivers , Horizon: Zero Dawn , and Ghost of Tsushima are the latest in Sony's catalogue of Playstation series getting the film and TV treatment.




The Lenovo Legion Go S Is the First Non-Valve Handheld With SteamOS
22Gizmodo / 2h
The Lenovo Legion Go S with Windows or SteamOS also joins a prototype for the Lenovo Go 2, now with controllers you can comfortably hold.




You Can Actually Buy Lenovo’s ThinkBook Plus Rollable Laptop
Gizmodo / 2h
Lenovo’s 14-inch ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable turns into a 16.7-inch display with a button, but it costs $3,500.




Maingear’s Custom Apex Art PC Cases Are So Pretty They’ll Make You Forget What’s Inside Them
Gizmodo / 2h
Maingear’s slate of Apex custom PC towers for 2025 include a cyberpunk, vaporwave, or a pan-Asian ‘good fortune’ theme.




A new Crunchyroll manga mobile app arrives later this year
Engadget / 2h
Sony had a lot of entertainment news to share during its CES 2025 press conference, especially when it came to movies and shows based on PlayStation properties. The company is also expanding its anime streaming service, Crunchyroll, with a new manga app . The standalone Crunchyroll Manga app is coming to iOS and Android later this year. It'll debut in the US and Canada. It will only be available




Maingear's newest PC builds are so good I wish I could buy them all, but I'll happily take the Miami Vice one, thanks
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Maingear has long been a custom PC build staple for a lot of gamers, whether that's prestige products like the Maingear Turbo , the Maingear MG-1 , or the dozen or so other product lines the New Jersey-based PC builder has put out over the years. Well, you can honestly put all those aside, because the newest crop of Maingear PCs are in a class all their own. Maingear is showing off three gaming P




Lenovo's new Legion Go S gaming handheld might finally be the one to take down the Steam Deck
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Lenovo's Legion Go gaming handheld was one of the standout releases of 2024, and is arguably the best PC gaming handheld after the Steam Deck, but one thing has ultimately held it—and every other Windows-based handheld—back from truly dethroning the Steam Deck: Windows. Windows 11 just isn't a great platform for a PC gaming handheld, it just isn't. Even the ability to install gaming stores and se




Lenovo loves to innovate, and its laptop with a rollable display proves that it still has its mojo
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 has a 14-inch OLED that extends to 16.7-inch With a price tag of $3500, it will target businesses and enterprise users This ThinkBook is the latest innovation in form factor from Lenovo If you want a laptop with a larger screen but don't want to sacrifice portability - and the GPD Duo, with its dual 13.3-inch OLED screens feels like overkill - the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6




Lenovo upgrades its Mac Studio rival just six months after it launched, and it's a stunner
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Lenovo ThinkCentre neo Ultra Gen 2 adds Core Ultra CPU options and Thunderbolt But form factor remains the same, as does the rest of its specs The refresh comes at no extra cost as it keeps its retail price At last year’s CES, Lenovo introduced the ThinkCentre neo Ultra , its first ultra-small form factor AI desktop for SMBs and a competitor to Apple’s Mac Studio. That device launched in July 202




Lenovo’s AdaptX Concept Is an Impressive Multi-Purpose Mouse
How-To Geek / 2h
Lenovo just showed off its multipurpose AdaptX mouse at CES 2025. It might be one of the coolest ideas for a mouse we've ever seen.




Lenovo’s New Legion Glasses Give Smart Features on a Budget
How-To Geek / 2h
Lenovo has announced the Legion Glasses 2, a new version of its virtual display glasses. This updated model has a better design than the previous one, focusing on user comfort and better image quality.




Lenovo’s New Bluetooth Keyboard Charges Itself
How-To Geek / 2h
Lenovo today at CES 2025 unveiled a new wireless Bluetooth keyboard that charges without a wired power source. It can turn ambient light energy and solar power into enough electricity for typical use.




Lenovo Legion Go S Arrives With Valve’s SteamOS
How-To Geek / 2h
Lenovo announced the Lenovo Legion Go S, a handheld gaming device with an 8-inch screen. There will be two main models, one running on Windows and the other on SteamOS.




Sony's latest PS5 Midnight Black accessories arrive next month
Engadget / 2h
Sony has announced the latest additions to its Midnight Black Collection for the PS5. The new accessories join existing Midnight Black Collection products, such as the Midnight Black PS5 console cover and DualSense wireless controller. The most important accessories for the PS5 are the controllers, and there are three in this collection. They include the PlayStation Portal Midnight Black remote p




Sony announces new Midnight Black versions of the PS Portal, DualSense Edge, and more PS5 accessories, launching next month
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Sony has revealed new versions of its PS5 accessories The Midnight Black Collection launches on February 20, 2025 Preorders are set to begin on January 10 at PlayStation Direct Sony has unveiled its Midnight Black Collection, a brand new colorway for a range of PS5 accessories launching next month. As the name suggests, the Midnight Black Collection includes new, classic black versions of the Pla




Is your iPhone listening to you for ads? Apple confirms Siri data has ‘never been sold to anyone’
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Apple says your Siri data is never sold or used for marketing purposes The statement comes as the company settles a $95 million privacy lawsuit Apple settled to move on from the lawsuit and avoid further costly litigation Apple says that data collected by Siri has never been sold to advertisers or used to build a marketing profile of its users. Instead, the company argues that its virtual assista




Apple Intelligence's Notification Summaries Will Have a Warning, Not a Fix
How-To Geek / 3h
Apple is working on an update to its Apple Intelligence feature that reminds people its summarized notifications are AI-generated. This comes after some outlets raised concerns about misleading notification headlines created by the AI.




CES highlight: Govee Mini Panel Lights are $35 off — jazz up any room in your home
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $35: A 10-piece set of Govee Mini Panel Lights is on sale at Amazon for $64.99 with the on-page coupon, down from the list price of $99.99. That's a 35% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Govee Govee Mini Panel Lights (10-piece) $64.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $35.00 with on-page coupon It's one of the most exciting weeks for those who love new tech, as the annual CES brings on tons of ann




CyTwist Launches Advanced Security Solution to identify AI-Driven Cyber Threats in minutes
Next Big Future / 3h
Ramat Gan, Israel, 7th January 2025, CyberNewsWire




Tesla’s remote parking under federal scrutiny after multiple crashes
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Tesla is the target of yet another federal safety probe, the fourth currently open by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation. Today's trouble concerns the automaker's "Smart Summon" and "Actually Smart Summon" features, which allow Tesla drivers to remotely control their vehicles via a smartphone app. At least in theory, that is. In practice, NHTSA sa




Sony and Honda’s EV goes on sale this year, starts at $89,900
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
The annual Consumer Electronics Show got underway in Las Vegas this week, but Winter Storm Blair unraveled my plan to be on the ground to check things out in person. That means I still haven't had an in-person look at the Sony Honda Mobility Afeela, a new electric sedan that goes on sale in California later this year. Sony stunned everyone by first showing off an electric concept car at CES in 20




A beginners guide to picking a cruise line
400+The Points Guy / 3h
So, you think you want to take a cruise? First, let me say that you’ll likely love it. I’ve been cruising for nearly 30 years, on just about every line out there, and I can tell you it’s a wonderful way to travel. It’s not for everyone, of course. Plenty of people have tried it once or twice and aren’t fans. The world is also filled with “never cruisers” — people who, for various reasons, wouldn’




The Sony Afeela EV is finally here, but it could struggle to catch the Lucid Air – here's why
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Sony Afeela 1 is slated to offer high levels of autonomous driving Prices will start at $89,900 / £72,000 / AU$143,000 In-vehicle entertainment is top of the agenda Sony’s first foray into the world of electric vehicles is arguably one of the hardest working concepts of the CES show in Las Vegas. Starting life as the Sony Vision-S, the project has since morphed into the Sony Honda Mobility (SHM)




Moonbuddy is an adorable guided breathing device that’ll help your kid wind down
Engadget / 3h
Wellness brand Moonbird launched a kids’ version of its stress-relief breathwork device at CES 2025 and it is so cute. Moonbuddy is like a little calming companion — the roughly egg-shaped device is outfitted in a silicone animal costume and offers tactile guidance for breathing exercises. It’s designed to help kids slow things down for a few minutes so they can feel grounded and ultimately more




Bezos’ Big Rocket Is Finally Ready for Liftoff This Week
100+Gizmodo / 3h
The debut of the partially reusable New Glenn rocket could give SpaceX a run for its money.




These Are NVIDIA's New RTX 5000-Series GPUs
How-To Geek / 3h
The RTX 4000-series was unveiled more than two years ago, and while the lineup is still holding up pretty well, we're already due to successors. Now, NVIDIA has just unveiled its RTX 5000-series, and it's one of the company's biggest generational improvements ever.




CES 2025: Garmin Launches Its Instinct 3 Series With Screen Upgrades and Built-In Flashlights
Lifehacker / 3h
Garmin produces more variations on the smartwatch theme than anyone else, and the Instinct series is the range that prioritizes battery life first and foremost (with a little help from solar charging). Three years after the Instinct 2 series first appeared, Garmin has now unveiled the Instinct 3 models at CES 2025. The headline feature here is an upgraded screen option. One of the main reasons th




CES 2025: This Smart Pizza Oven Gets Almost As Hot As a Wood-Fired Oven
Lifehacker / 3h
The first thing people tend to do when they get a pizza oven is invite you over for a pizza party, at which they will inevitably serve burned, yet undercooked pizza, and maybe even sacrifice a pie or two by dropping it in a failed attempt to turn it while in the oven. At CES 2025, Current Backyard has introduced a smart pizza oven that might solve for these problems. The Current Model P Smart Piz




Amazon Offers the Anker 1800-Watt Portable Power Station for Just $429, Down from $999
24Gizmodo / 3h
Be prepared with power anywhere you need it by grabbing this top-rated $1,000 generator for 57% off at Amazon.




Capitalizing on AIOps: streamlining and enhancing business performance
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As artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies continue to advance in scope and sophistication, pressure is mounting on IT teams to rapidly deploy these tools. That pressure is exacerbated by relentless resource constraints and the increasing struggles to retain talent. These growing pressures have substantial implications for how IT professionals spend their day. Although an IT




This coffee machine brews espresso using water condensed from the air in your home
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
The KaraPod uses condensed atmospheric water for making coffee It uses a UV light, heat, and replaceable filters to clean the water It will be available to buy soon for $249 (about £200 / AU$400) We've seen lots of interesting ideas at CES 2025 , but this one has proved one of the most controversial among the TechRadar team: a coffee maker that works like a dehumidifier and uses water condensed f




Suunto's new waterproof headphones can store 8,000 songs and use AI to help improve your swim stroke
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Suunto has unveiled its new waterproof headphones The Suunto Aqua feature bone conduction and an IP68 swimproof rating They can store 8,000 songs and use AI technology to analyze and improve your swim stroke 2025 is only seven days old, but we might already have a contender for the best waterproof headphones of 2025 , the new Suunto Aqua. Unveiled January 7 and available to order now, the Suunto




How will the evolution of AI change its security?
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We’re in the midst of an AI hype cycle. On either side are extremes: from solving all problems, accelerating humanity’s demise, to being massively overhyped. In the middle is everyone else with varying degrees of awareness of both the opportunities and risks. There is still much uncertainty, partly due to the nature of the technology itself: AI systems are complex and often not fully understood,




Think Oura and Samsung's smart rings look good? Ultrahuman just unveiled its Ultrahuman Rare 18K gold and platinum luxury smart rings at CES 2025
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Ultrahuman Rare smart ring unveiled at CES 2025 It's a smart ring coated in precious metals: gold, rose gold, and platinum Other smart rings just use colored titanium Health and wellness tech company Ultrahuman, maker of the Ultrahuman Ring Air smart ring, has unveiled its latest addition to its smart ring lineup at CES 2025 : the Ultrahuman Rare, a line of ‘luxury’ smart rings plated with 18-kar




Nvidia brings Blackwell to your desk - Project DIGITS mini PC is more like a mini supercomputer
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Nvidia reveals supercharged mini PC with Blackwell architecture A single Project DIGITS supercomputer can handle 200b LLMs, two can handle 405b It’ll cost from $3,000 for access to the GB10 Superchip, with Blackwell GPU and Grace CPU Nvidia has unveiled Project DIGITS, a brand-new mini PC designed to get AI into the hands of more users through the company's flagship Blackwell hardware. With the G




Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode is coming to more TVs in 2025 – here’s why that’s important
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
TCL's 2025 TVs will feature Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode TCL joins LG and Philips in adding the feature Director-approved picture when viewing movies with Dolby Vision HDR Among the many specs accompanying the new TVs being introduced at CES 2025 , one feature in particular is capturing our attention: Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode . This feature was introduced by LG in 2024 in the LG C4 , LG G4 and




Ring brings 2K video resolution to its cameras
Engadget / 3h
We're in the midst of CES 2025 and Amazon has announced a series of new features and devices across its product lines. In the case of Ring, this means increasing the quality of its cameras, with Ring Floodlight Cam Pro and Spotlight Cam Pro getting 2K video resolution. This upgrade should improve the quality of each bit of video footage for increased clarity and safety. Ring will roll out 2K vide




Sam Altman Says OpenAI Has Figured Out How to Build AGI
24Futurism / 3h
Path Forward OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has tried all kinds of rhetorical strategies to suggest that the dawn of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is nigh — and in new missive, now he's trying a fresh pitch: that while OpenAI hasn't quite created AGI quite yet, it knows the roadmap to get there. "We are now confident we know how to build AGI as we have traditionally understood it," Altman wrote in




Peacock is experimenting with mini-games and short videos
TechCrunch / 3h
As Peacock continues to trail behind major players in the entertainment industry like Netflix, TikTok, and YouTube, the streaming service is adopting strategies similar to its rivals with two new initiatives: mini-games and a short-form vertical video feed. The company announced these experiments at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Monday. Starting this […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rig




4 reasons why I recommend the Chase Freedom Flex to beginners
The Points Guy / 3h
Opening your first credit card is generally straightforward. Your best options are student cards and secured cards. But when it comes time to pick out your next card, the choice can feel more challenging. Do you opt for a travel or dining card? Or, is a flexible option with several spending categories the way to go? Whenever I’m asked about the best credit cards for beginners, the Chase Freedom F




Meta to phase back in political content on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
21TechCrunch / 3h
As part of a significant overhaul of its content moderation policies announced on Tuesday, Meta admitted that its approach to limiting political content across its platforms had been “pretty blunt” and would now be addressed. The company said it would once again phase in political content into Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, allowing people who want […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F




Heart Eyes trailer teases a Valentines Day-themed serial killer
Mashable / 3h
Valentine's Day gets ultra-violent in Heart Eyes , an upcoming slasher film from director Josh Ruben ( Werewolves Within ) and the producers of Scream . SEE ALSO: 2025 movie preview: All the films you'll want to know about Heart Eyes stars Olivia Holt ( Totally Killer ) and Mason Gooding ( Scream ) as a couple whose Valentine's Day plans are interrupted by the notorious Heart Eyes Killer. The kil




Zuckerberg conceded there would be more ‘bad stuff’ on his sites. Here’s the latest.
400+NYT > Technology / 3h
The social networking giant will stop using third-party fact checkers and instead rely on users to add notes to posts. It is likely to please President-elect Trump and his conservative allies.




Delta Passengers Told To ‘Use A Water Bottle’ After Plane Flies Around Without Working Bathrooms
View from the Wing / 3h
A Delta Air Lines passenger that took a regional jet flight on board an aircraft that appears to have been flying around without any working lavatories shared their experience with me. Continue reading ...




Are You Overpaying for Your VPN?
How-To Geek / 3h
These days, VPNs can be packed with more add-ons and features than you might actually need. But how many of these extras are necessary, and how much can you save if you buy a VPN that’s tailor-fit your privacy needs?




Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for January 7 (#576)
How-To Geek / 3h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.




Nvidia GeForce Now set to get a lot better on Steam Deck – and that's great news for playing AAA games on Valve's handheld
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
Nvidia will add a native GeForce Now app to the Steam Deck Confirmed to be 'later this year' with greater VR headset support Ultimate members will have access to ray tracing, a 4K resolution, and DLSS 3 on the cloud Nvidia's GeForce Now has been available to Steam Deck users via a script available on its download page , but Team Green will be launching a native app for Valve's handheld later this




Displace will finally ship its wireless 4K OLED suction TVs in March of this year
Engadget / 3h
We first checked out Displace TV back at CES 2023 and were pretty impressed with the company's 55-inch 4K OLED screen — it was wireless, had hot-swappable batteries and you could stick it onto any smooth surface thanks to its proprietary active-loop vacuum technology. Unfortunately, what we saw was just a prototype and only 100 units were ever planned for production. For CES 2025 , Displace TV ha




Grimm Is Making a Comeback as a Streaming Movie
38Gizmodo / 3h
Plus, Sebastian Stan discusses the new vibe of Thunderbolts .




The 10th Gen Apple iPad Is the Best $279 Tablet You’ll Find Anywhere for Half the Price of the iPad Air
33Gizmodo / 3h
Amazon's 20% off deal makes the least expensive member of the iPad lineup an even better deal than it already was.




UK confirms plans to criminalize the creation of sexually explicit deepfake content
TechCrunch / 3h
The U.K. is forging ahead with plans to make the act of creating sexually explicit “deepfake” images a specific criminal offence. A deepfake refers to manipulated media, often video or audio, created using AI to make someone appear to say or do something they didn’t. The U.K. had already made sharing — and the threat […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Ultrahuman stakes a claim to luxury smart rings with trio of 18K gold and pt950 platinum bands
TechCrunch / 3h
Smart ring maker Ultrahuman took the wraps off a trio of extra shiny high-tech trinkets at CES 2025 on Tuesday, adding a premium jewelry collection to its range of wellness wearables. It’s given the Ring line the brand name Rare, a neat verbal echo of the company’s mainstream smart ring, the Ring Air. The Indian […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




The 2024 Beats Pill is on sale for $100 right now
Engadget / 3h
Black Friday is more than a month behind us, but it seems Beats isn’t done with its deals. The 2024 Beats Pill is now $100, down from $150. The last time we saw the speaker on sale for $100 was during Black Friday, and we’re glad to see this discount again. The 2024 Beats Pill is a portable powerhouse with several upgrades compared to its predecessor. It has improved sound quality, and support fo




Reddit intros new trends tools for businesses and an AMA ad format
TechCrunch / 3h
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Reddit unveiled new trends tools aimed at businesses and a new ad format for its Ask Me Anything (AMA) Q&A sessions. The announcements come after a record fiscal quarter for Reddit. In Q3 2024, the social network reported more than 100 million daily active users for the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Award Nights Wide Open: Book Now
One Mile at a Time / 4h
One of Hilton Honors’ most aspirational properties (and one of the points hotels that I most want to stay at ) has just opened the award night floodgates… Redeem points at the Waldorf Astoria Seychelles The Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island opened in early 2024, and is located on a private island in the Seychelles. The 50-key property looks gorgeous , though award availability has been rea




Guide to using Global Entry abroad and the countries where citizens can also apply for the expedited screening
22The Points Guy / 4h
Although U.S. citizens primarily use Global Entry to get expedited entry back into the U.S. from abroad, travelers can also use it for expedited entry benefits in limited countries. The program gives preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the U.S. from abroad. Global Entry users can enter the country through automated kiosks at 75-plus airports . Conversely, non-U.S.




Peak solar activity is forecast for 2025: Here are the best places to see the northern lights around the world
The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. It’s official: The sun has reached its solar maximum. According to NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , we’re now in the most intense phase of the sun’s 11-year cycle. This heightened solar activity means electrically charged particles are colliding with Earth’s atmosphere at a ra




Until Dawn's movie adaptation won't follow the same story — here's why I think that's a good thing
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Sony's movie adaptation of Until Dawn won't fully adapt the videogame's story It'll feature a new cast of characters who get caught up in a completely different story It'll apparently be released in April We're no stranger to video game adaptations and Until Dawn is just the latest to get a live-action retelling. Adaptations like this can range from the great (aka The Last of Us ) or the downrigh




I’ve found a new AI podcast creator, and it leaves Google’s NotebookLM in the dust
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Jellypod is like NotebookLM but has more customization options You can create your own AI hosts, give them a background and name Use it for free, but there’s a Pro subscription option too I loved Google’s NotebookLM when I discovered it last year. It’s the AI podcast generator that creates an amazing podcast from whatever sources you feed it – articles, YouTube videos, PDFs. It takes the form of




A top online gift card store may have exposed private data on hundreds of thousands of users
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Security researcher finds large unsecured database belonging to MyGiftCardSupply It contained images of vital documents, as well as selfie photos The company has since locked it down, but users should still be wary A database containing sensitive information on hundreds of thousands of users was sitting unprotected online, available to anyone who knew where to look, experts have warned. Cybersecu




Xreal’s new One Pro AR glasses are surprisingly good
Engadget / 4h
It’s been a while since I’ve tried a pair of personal cinema-style AR glasses given their propensity to be rubbish . The field of view is often too restrictive, they’re often too low-res and they’re often prone to giving me eyestrain headaches. But after I tried on Xreal’s new One Pro glasses at CES 2025, I was suitably impressed as the company's latest addresses all of those gripes and plenty mo




SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night trailer gives a behind-the-scenes look at SNL
Mashable / 4h
Saturday Night Live has long been a staple of the US comedy scene, launching multiple A-list careers. But what goes on behind the scenes? SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night is a four-part documentary featuring interviews with Larry David, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, and more, talking about everything from the audition process and certain famous sketches to whether or not writers on the show get enough c




Severance Season 2 may already be the best show of the year: Review
Mashable / 4h
Three years is an absurd amount of time to wait for a new season of TV. That’s triply true when the TV show in question is Severance , a series whose near-flawless first season left us on the steepest and sharpest of cliffhangers. SEE ALSO: 12 burning questions we have after the 'Severance' Season 2 trailer For three years, we’ve waited to find out what will happen after the Innies’ daring excurs




CES 2025: This Adorable Mini-Robot Will Cool Down Your Hot Drinks
Lifehacker / 4h
I've seen plenty of weird and wonderful devices at the annual CES expo, alongside more serious and heavyweight hardware launches , but the Nékojita FuFu might be my favorite quirky gadget of the 2025 show yet: The tiny cat-like robot sits on the side of your mugs and blows on your drinks and food to cool them down. It's functional, and also rather adorable. According to Yukai Engineering , the Ja




These Dyson Vacuums Are Over 50% Off Right Now
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve been holding off on upgrading your vacuum setup, now’s the time. Woot is slashing prices on these refurbished Dyson vacuums , with discounts of over 50% on models like the Dyson V12 Detect Slim , Dyson Outsize Plus , and Dyson V11 Extra Cordless Vacuum Cleaner . T




Meta is ditching third-party fact checkers
Engadget / 4h
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a major shift in the company's approach to moderation and speech. Meta is ditching its fact-checking program and moving to an X-style Community Notes model on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Zuckerberg said in a video that Meta has "built a lot of complex systems to moderate content" in recent years. "But the problem with complex systems is they make mistak




The New Amazon Kindle Scribe With Premium Pen Is Right Now Seeing Its Very First Discount
Gizmodo / 4h
Go ahead and save 19% on the Amazon Kindle Scribe for a limited time.




Meta’s move effectively puts an end to its longstanding fact-checking program.
400+NYT > Technology / 4h
The social networking giant will stop using third-party fact checkers and instead rely on users to add notes to posts. It is likely to please President-elect Trump and his conservative allies.




Awful: Two Bodies Found In JetBlue A320 Landing Gear
52One Mile at a Time / 4h
While details surrounding the incident are limited as of now , this is absolutely tragic… Routine JetBlue A320 inspection reveals two bodies This incident happened late at night on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). During a routine post-flight inspection, two bodies were found inside the landing gear of a JetBlue Airbus A320. The aircraft in questi




Widely used DNA sequencer still doesn’t enforce Secure Boot
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
In 2012, an industry-wide coalition of hardware and software makers adopted Secure Boot to protect Windows devices against the threat of malware that could infect the BIOS and, later, its successor, the UEFI, the firmware that loaded the operating system each time a computer booted up. Firmware-dwelling malware raises the specter of malware that infects the devices before the operating system eve




Serve Robotics raises additional $80M as it scales sidewalk delivery robots
29TechCrunch / 4h
Nvidia and Uber-backed Serve Robotics has raised $80 million via a direct offering of 4.2 million shares of common stock. The fresh cash will help the company extend its runway through 2026 and scale its fleet from the 100 robots on the streets of Los Angeles today to the 2,000 Serve hopes to deploy by […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Alta Resource breaks down e-waste for rare earth metals that electronics need
TechCrunch / 4h
Nvidia, Apple, and the Pentagon want more rare earth metals. Alta says it can capture more of the critical minerals from low-grade sources than other methods. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Razer’s concept gaming chair will heat your butt up before cooling it down
TechCrunch / 4h
Razer is always a source for good, weird fun during CES week. The gaming peripheral giant kicked off CES 2025 with a handful of Monday morning announcements, including a new take on its mesh chair. Built around the company’s well-received Razer Fujin Pro, Project Arielle adds heating and cooling to the mix. As the chair’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Nvidias Digits is a tiny AI supercomputer for your desk
Mashable / 4h
With all eyes on Nvidia's new graphics cards (and for good reason - these things are pretty powerful), the company released something that may end up being even bigger news: A personal AI supercomputer called Project Digits (we'll just call it Digits from now on because that's way cooler). Digits is a tiny, Mac mini-like personal computer that should fit on pretty much every desk. You connect it




CES 2025: Razer reveals Project Arielle, its first temperature-controlled gaming chair
Engadget / 4h
How are you ever going to improve your Elo if you can’t stop shivering or sweating in your gaming seat? Razer’s latest innovation is Project Arielle, a gaming chair that sports integrated temperature controls, plus the company’s signature pretty lighting of course. Evolved from the Fujin Pro , Razer’s breathable mesh chair, Project Arielle uses a bladeless fan system to either warm up or cool dow




Withings updates its blood pressure monitor and launches a cardio check-up feature
Engadget / 4h
Withings is at CES yet again, this year showing off its updated blood pressure monitor and a new way for its users to keep their hearts healthy. The Withings BPM Vision, for that is what it is called, is a new tabletop blood pressure monitor designed for home use. It boasts a big, color display the company promises will help make it easier for you to understand what’s going on. Like its predecess




German Bionic’s new Apogee Ultra exoskeleton can lift up to 80 pounds and help with walking
Engadget / 4h
German Bionic, the robot exoskeleton startup behind the lightweight Apogee exosuit , just revealed the Apogee Ultra at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. This powered exoskeleton is intended to help people complete jobs that require heavy lifting or advanced movement. To that end, it offers dynamic lifting support of up to 80 pounds. This means that it can lift the entire thing or help a bit when people need




Razer made a monitor stand with RGB lights, because of course it did
Engadget / 4h
Razer brought a fancypants monitor stand to CES 2025 in Las Vegas, and this one features RGB lights. The Chroma stand is an ergonomic unit built from anodized aluminum, with a sleek black matte finish. It can support up to 44 pounds, which should easily accommodate most monitors. The integrated RGB lighting supports up to 16.8 million colors and can run a series of lighting effects. Users create




Razer Made an RGB Dock for Handhelds and Phones
26How-To Geek / 4h
Razer is known for its gaming hardware, but also for its peripherals. Its first product was a gaming mouse, after all. Now, its latest peripheral is a USB dock made for PC handhelds, phones, and other extendable mobile devices.




Razer is Making Its Own Remote Play Service
How-To Geek / 4h
Remote play is amazing. You can play your own games on your own hardware while you're away from your screen and console/PC, as long as you have a reliable internet connection. Now, Razer is making its own option.




Withings BPM Vision Can Check Your Heart at Home
How-To Geek / 4h
Withings announced BPM Vision today at CES 2025, a new blood pressure monitor for at-home cardiovascular health monitoring. There's also a new Cardio Check-Up service that connects you with cardiologists to assess your ECG measurements.




Withings launches BPM Vision, a $130 home blood pressure monitor, at CES 2025
35TechCrunch / 4h
Withings has made a name for itself by making clinical-grade health technologies accessible to consumers. This week at CES 2025, the firm revealed two new products that fit the description nicely, one hardware and one software. BPM Vision is the more notable. It’s a travel-size home blood pressure monitor, complete with interchangeable arm cuffs. The […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo




Fermata uses computer vision to detect diseases and pests in plants
40TechCrunch / 4h
When Valeria Kogan started her PhD program in bioinformatics, the scientific field that uses computation and software to analyze biological data, in 2017, she imagined her career would always be within the fields of mathematics, medicine, or biology. But after the first AI boom in the late 2010s, she got an intriguing opportunity in a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o




German Bionic’s new exoskeleton supports 80-pound lifts
TechCrunch / 4h
At CES 2025, German Bionic announced the Apogee Ultra, a new robotic exoskeleton it claims is the “world’s most powerful.” What did the system do to earn such a lofty title? It offers up to 80 pounds of dynamic lift assistance. That means a payload of 70 pounds feels more like nine to 11 pounds […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Klipsch introduces the newest Music City Party karaoke-focused speakers
Engadget / 4h
Klipsch, a company more known for shelf speakers, towers and soundbars, is adding three more portable speakers to its Music City Party Speaker lineup. The original three speakers are the Austin, Nashville and Detroit models. At CES 2025, Klipsch is adding the Vegas, Miami and New York models. The Vegas is the smallest model among the three and has a single 5.25-inch woofer, while the Miami is lar




This Roborock Q5 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo Is Back at Its Lowest Price Ever, Nearly 50% Off
30Gizmodo / 4h
Roborock's Q5 Pro model is a best-seller and now on a big sale at Amazon.




Severance Season 2 Is Just as Awesome as You Were Hoping
90Gizmodo / 4h
Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, John Turturro, and more star in the Apple TV+ show, returning January 17.




The Razer ‘Arielle’ Gaming Chair Cools Your Back and Butt to Avoid Severe Gamer Sweats
38Gizmodo / 4h
The Arielle concept from Razer heats and cools your back to maintain homeostasis. Plus, Razer now has its own remote play streaming service.




Meta Ditches Fact-Checkers Ahead of Trump's Second Term
300+Wired / 4h
In an apparent overture to the incoming Trump administration, Meta announced sweeping changes to its content moderation, including no more fact-checkers and a move to Texas.




Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable
200+NYT > Technology / 4h
The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.




Amazon Prime Will Release a Melania Trump Documentary
100+NYT > Technology / 4h
The film, billed by the company as a “behind the scenes” look at her life, started shooting in December and is slated for theatrical and streaming release this year.




Do you turn off your PS5 or put it in Rest Mode when you're done? According to Sony, the decision is a 50/50 split for all players
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
50% of PS5 players turn off their console while 50% put it in Rest Mode Sony explained the PS5's Welcome Hub is a product of this discovery There is "about 50/50 between the two options for all our players" Sony has revealed that there is an equal divide for all PS5 users when it comes to turning off their console or putting it in Rest Mode. That's according to Sony's vice president of game, prod




Guide To Delta Air Lines Status Match & Challenge
2KOne Mile at a Time / 5h
It’s common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch. In the United States, most major airlines offer some sort of a status match challenge opportunity, including Alaska , American , JetBlue , Southwest , and United . In this post, I want to take a look at the pro




Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers
2KBBC News / 5h
Facebook and Instagram will rely on "community notes" from its users, an approach pioneered by X.




Why Apple is offering rare iPhone discounts in China
76BBC News / 5h
Rival technology giant Huawei has also cut smartphone prices in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday.




UN aviation agency ‘investigating’ security breach after hacker claims theft of personal data
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TechCrunch / 5h
ICAO says the incident was allegedly linked to a hacker 'known for targeting international organizations' © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Netgear’s Orbi 870 mesh router system is a great way to join the Wi-Fi 7 bandwagon
Engadget / 5h
Netgear just announced a new Wi-Fi 7 mesh router system called the Orbi 870, joining the pre-existing 970 and 770. The company says that the latest system “offers the perfect balance of performance, coverage, and security.” To that end, the Orbi 870 offers tri-band speeds up to 21Gbps and all kinds of modern bells and whistles. These include enhancements like support for the latest 320MHz bandwid




CES 2025: Do You Really Need a New HDMI 2.2 Cable?
Lifehacker / 5h
The HDMI Forum is at it again. At CES 2025, the organization announced a brand new HDMI standard: HDMI 2.2. This new specification is a huge leap from HDMI 2.1, with some impressive on-paper specs. But do you really need to plan on upgrading your HDMI setup? Spoiler: definitely not. What's new with HDMI 2.2 HDMI 2.1, which the HDMI Forum released seven years ago, has a bandwidth of 48Gbps , and s




How to watch Miami Heat vs. Golden State Warriors online
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Miami Heat vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Miami Heat head to the Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are 17-16, which puts them in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. The Warriors are 18-17, which puts them in eighth place in the Western Conference. The Heat have lost three of




How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets online
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Boston Celtics head to the Ball Arena to face the Denver Nuggets in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are 26-10, which puts them in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Nuggets are 20-14, which puts them in fourth place in the Western Conference. The Celtics have won three of th




Netgear Orbi 870 Mesh Routers Have Wi-Fi 7 and 21 Gbps
How-To Geek / 5h
Netgear has announced the Orbi 870 series, a new mesh WiFi 7 router. This system performs much better than older versions, with up to 21 Gbps of total bandwidth and 6GHz support.




Google's 2024 Timeline update is like Spotify Wrapped for your travels
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Google has released the 2024 Timeline update, a Spotify Wrapped-style recap for Google Maps The recap uses location data to list the countries, cities, and places you visited in 2024 You can also check out how much time you spent on certain activities Google is rolling out a recap of users' travel history across 2024, using Google Maps’ timeline history function to produce a Spotify Wrapped -styl




New UK law would criminalize creating sexually explicit deepfakes
Engadget / 5h
Bad actors have created deepfakes to imitate celebrity endorsements , President Biden and employers . But, one of the most heinous uses is making sexually explicit deepfakes of real people. Now, the UK government is taking additional steps to deter their creation, introducing new criminal offenses for producing or sharing sexually explicit deepfakes. Only sharing deepfakes is currently an offense




The Ever-Needed Apple AirTags Are at an All-Time Low Price
Gizmodo / 5h
Save 21% on an Apple AirTag or 29% off on a four pack. Always useful, no matter how many you buy.




A Violent Gang Is Using U-Haul to Hack and Dox Victims
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Gizmodo / 5h
Hacked accounts tied to the rental service can provide critical information to cybercriminals.




JetBlue winter sale: One-way fares starting at $49
200+The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, updated with new information and offers. JetBlue is back with its Big Winter Sale, with one-way flights as low as $49 across the JetBlue network — including to international destinations — until Jan. 14 at 11:59 p.m. EST. This winter sale includes flights through early April. Deal basics HENRYK SADURA/GETTY IMAGES Airline : JetBlue Routes : Across the JetB




No iPhone, no problem – this Batman-style location tracker brings satellite messaging to any smartphone
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
HMD has launched a new location-sharing device, the HMD OffGrid It brings satellite communication capabilities to any smartphone The device costs $199 / £169 upfront with a $14.99 / £14.99 monthly subscription fee CES 2025 , which takes place in the Mojave Desert (albeit in its most urbanized area), seems a fitting place for HMD to launch its latest piece of tech: the HMD OffGrid. Described by th




Philips Hue adds AI-powered lighting options to its app
Engadget / 5h
If there's one certainty of 2025, it's that there will be a plethora of new AI products. One of the first out of the gate comes from Philips Hue, which has announced AI-powered smart lighting for creating just the right mood for every setting. Philips Hue is bringing an AI assistant to its Hue app that will create "personalized lighting scenes." You can instruct the assistant through text or voic




The Download: how AI is changing internet search, and the future of privacy in the US
MIT Technology Review / 5h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology . AI means the end of internet search as we’ve known it We all know what it means, colloquially, to google something. You pop a few words in a search box and in return get a list of blue links to the most relevant results. Fundamentally, it’s just fetching info




Borrow from me / words by Jean Havez ; music by Bert Williams. For voice and piano. Caption title….
Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
Borrow from me / words by Jean Havez ; music by Bert Williams. For voice and piano. Caption title. First line of text: Ev'ry time they gets a plan. First line of chorus: Bring me the stone that David slew Goliath with and from the apple Adam ate bring me the core. Color cover ill.: Dancing women by Hy Mayer. “Song hits of the Ziegfeld Follies, presented at Ziegfeld Moulin Rouge, New York, staged




Microsoft nixes Windows 11’s “Suggested actions” feature: a smart idea that didn’t quite work
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Microsoft is removing Windows 11’s "Suggested actions," probably in light of poor performance and user frustration "Suggested actions" faced issues like inconsistency and irrelevant hints, making it more annoying than helpful Microsoft plans to focus on reliable, AI-powered features instead of improving "Suggested actions" We’ve only just started 2025, but Microsoft is busy improving Windows 11 ,




Segway’s new Xyber e-bike looks like a powerful e-motorbike
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Segway announces Xyber and Xafari e-bikes Xyber boasts faster acceleration and moto-frame Xafari promises efficiency and comfort Segway might be best known for those iconic two-wheeled personal transporters, but at CES 2025 it has two new electric bikes to show off that boast premium performance at a premium price, but if they’re as good as Segway promises then they could sit among the best e-bik




Thinking of getting an e-scooter? Segway has 7 new options for you to consider
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Segway showcases multiple e-scooters at CES GT3 Pro tops out at 49.7mph F3 and E3 models boast more modest specs and price Alongside its plans for new ebikes, at CES 2025 Segway has showcased a suite of new e-scooters – seven to be precise – which could give the best e-scooters on the market a run for their money. The headliners are the GT Series Superscooters – the GT 3 and GT3 Pro – which boast




Nvidia is jumping on the agentic AI bandwagon with new "blueprints" to simplify work
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Nvidia unveils plans to delve into agentic AI at CES 2025 Nvidia AI Blueprints will help customers build agentic AI applications Five partner blueprints and additional in-house tools to launch first Nvidia has unveiled plans to get on board with the growing field of agentic AI applications at CES 2025. In a blog post , VP for Enterprise AI Justin Boitano described the company's new Nvidia AI Blue




Getty Images and Shutterstock to merge to form $3.7B stock photo giant
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The combined entity is expected to be valued at $3.7 billion based on yesterday’s closing share prices. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Delta Passenger Horrified to Find Seat Pocket Stuffed With Hair: ‘This Can’t Be Real’ [Roundup]
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A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...




The Shokz OpenFit 2 promises better sound and longer battery life
Engadget / 5h
In 2023, Shokz strayed from its bone conduction roots with a pair of “air conduction” open-ear wireless earbuds. While the Shokz OpenFit delivered better audio than bone conduction models , that wasn’t saying much. Their sound was still hit-or-miss, and some users had problems with their finicky touch controls. At CES 2025 , the company is back with the $180 OpenFit 2, which apparently has soluti




Segway is finally launching e-bikes at CES 2025
Engadget / 5h
Segway, known of course for the Segway , is now offering another motorized form of transportation. The company has announced its first two e-bikes at CES 2025 . Pre-orders for the Xyber and Xafari are now available through Segway and select dealers. The Xyber seems to be all about speed and distance. Twisting the throttle in Race Mode makes the bike go from zero to 20 miles per hour in just 2.7 s




The Cleanest Glasses Ever Are Just One Half-Price Peeps Eyeglass Cleaner Purchase Away
Gizmodo / 5h
Ditch the streaky cloth-and-spray method forever and get crystal-clear lenses for 50% off.




How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks online
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TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Los Angeles Lakers head to he American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup. The Lakers are 20-15, which puts them in fifth place in the west. The Mavs are 20-16, which puts them in sixth place, directly behind the climbing Lakers. The Lakers h




How to watch Phoenix Suns vs. Charlotte Hornets online
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TL;DR: Live stream Phoenix Suns vs. Charlotte Hornets in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Phoenix Suns head to the Spectrum Center to face the Charlotte Hornets in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are 16-18, which puts them in 12th place in the Western Conference. The Hornets are 7-27, which puts them in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. The Suns have lost four of their




CES 2025: How to buy Dell Pro laptops
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TL;DR: Dell announced a refresh of its AI-powered PCs at CES 2025. The new Dell Pro business laptops are now available to purchase. Purchase Dell's new range of Pro laptops right here Dell Pro 14 Plus Laptop $1,649.00 at Dell Dell Pro 16 Plus Laptop $1,699.00 at Dell Dell Pro 13 Premium Laptop $1,829.00 at Dell Dell Pro 14 Premium Laptop $1,899.00 at Dell Dell announced a big refresh of its AI-po




LG's Touchscreen Microwave Is Actually a Smart Idea for Once
How-To Geek / 5h
Shortly ahead of CES 2025, LG announced a microwave with a 27-inch screen on the front, and to most people this idea probably seems a little silly at first glance. Except, the more I think about it, the more sense this makes compared to any other "smart" kitchen product with a big screen we've seen so far.




Petcube’s new water fountain aims to protect your cat’s urinary health
TechCrunch / 5h
Dehydration is a major cause of illness in cats and affects millions of them each year. To address this issue, Petcube, a pet tech company known for its smart cameras and treat dispensers, introduced its first pet water fountain at CES 2025 on Tuesday. This fountain gives pets access to clean, safe water when their […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Kombu is changing the way we make our ‘booch’ with its modern kombucha brewer
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Kombucha, a fermented tea that has been around for thousands of years and was once considered a niche health drink, is currently experiencing a surge in popularity as more consumers look for gut-friendly beverages. However, this fizzy drink isn’t exactly cheap, and home brewing can be messy, overly complicated, and time-consuming. Additionally, the supplies needed […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All right




Segway dropped two e-bikes at CES that are stylish and packed with tech for under $3000
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Micromobility giant Segway launched two new e-bikes at CES 2025 that are designed to make the experience of riding a bike easier, safer, more convenient, and more accessible. The new bikes – the Xyber that’s giving dirt bike energy, and the classic-looking Xafari – are available for pre-order now, with expected delivery in February, according […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person




Annual power ranking of US launch companies finds a shake-up at the bottom
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Once again, we're back with our annual power ranking of US launch companies. 2024 was the third year Ars compiled a list of the most accomplished rocket companies in the United States with the goal of sparking debate, discussion, and appreciation for the challenge of operating a successful launch company. This is a difficult business, both technically and financially. We salute all the engineers,




Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term
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The social networking giant will stop using third-party fact checkers and instead rely on users to add notes to posts. It is likely to please President-elect Trump and his conservative allies.




Acer’s new gaming handheld is ridiculously large
22TechCrunch / 6h
Acer unveiled two new gaming handhelds at CES 2025. The company clearly believes that bigger always means better, as it is pushing the physical limits of gaming handhelds with an enormous 10.95-inch display. Named the Nitro Blaze 11, the device comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor — a CPU originally designed for laptops […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Microsoft Says It's Time to Replace Your Old Windows 10 PC
100+Wired / 6h
The company is using the carrot of "new features" and the stick of "no more updates for your old PC."




CES 2025: How to buy the XREAL One Pro AR glasses
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TL;DR: Announced at CES 2025, the XREAL One Pro AR glasses are available to pre-order for $599 at XREAL. Opens in a new window Credit: XREAL XREAL One Pro AR Glasses Pre-order for $599 at XREAL Augmented reality isn't mainstream just yet, but that won't stop a lot of early adopters from jumping on any available technology. And the new standard in this developing world are the XREAL One Pro AR gla




US ups pressure on Tencent by designating it a Chinese military company
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US government adds Tencent to Chinese military entity list Tencent and CATL call their addition a "mistake" Addition comes a stone throw from Trump's inauguration The US government has designated Tencent, owner of popular messaging app WeChat, as a Chinese military company. The Section 1260H list consists of Chinese companies that operate in the US which could have links to the Chinese military,




The Pinwheel Watch is a kid-safe Apple Watch Ultra lookalike to placate your tween
Engadget / 6h
The Pinwheel Watch doesn’t scream “this is a kids’ device.” The new smartwatch, unveiled at Pepcom during CES 2025, doesn’t have a chunky, brightly colored casing or super-thick bezels. It’s actually pretty sleek, with a build like a slightly larger Apple Watch — plus a little camera bump — and swappable straps of different styles. To tech-aware kids who have begun bugging their parents for a sma




TCL's doing the twist with Playcube, its new "magic cube" projector
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A portable projector for "when you're away from home" Battery power for go-anywhere viewing Unusual "magic cube" design twists to adjust angles One of the downsides of CES is that the huge scale of it means there isn't time for presenters to talk in detail about every new product. And in the case of TCL's latest raft of announcements that's a shame, because I'm intrigued by one of the products th




The Morning After: Acer's huge 11-inch handheld gaming PC
Engadget / 6h
Handheld gaming PCs are here to stay, and as the entire category grows and matures, things are getting bigger. Even bigger. Packing detachable controllers and a built-in kickstand, Acer’s Blaze 11 shares several similarities with Lenovo’s Legion Go handheld. However, (the clue is in the name) the Blaze 11 has a huge 11-inch 2,560 x 1,600 IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of brigh




This smart-home control button might look like a simple wall switch, but it's way more than that
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Flic's latest smart home button adds support for gesture controls. You'll be able to gesticulate, push a button, or do both on the Flic Duo to trigger an action. The button can be wall-mounted or used on the move. It’s easy to gloss over the more simple launches at CES 2025 , but as I was browsing the rows at a preview event on the eve of the official show floor opening, a smart home button caugh




This robot vacuum can also bring you a sandwich, and it might be the greatest gadget we've seen yet at CES
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The SwitchBot K20+ Pro is a mini robot vacuum with a mounting platform that clips on to the top A fan, tray, security cam and more can then be mounted on top of the vac SwitchBot thinks this will "redefine how we approach smart living" CES is always a hotbed of exciting new gadgets, and CES 2025 is no exception. I'm not on the floor this year, but my inbox has been flooded with news of weird and




Nvidia unveils a fleet manager for warehouse robots
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Mega, a new AI Blueprint for creating agentic AI applications, will help manage robots The company is preparing for a robot takeover in warehouses as AI progresses KION Group has already successfully piloted the Mega blueprint Nvidia is preparing for the rise of robots with a new fleet manager designed to help companies manage their digital workforce more easily. In an announcement, director of p




CES 2025 live: all the latest news from the world's biggest tech show
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TechRadar will be extensively covering this year's CES , and will bring you all of the big announcements as they happen. Head over to our CES 2025 news page for the latest stories and our hands-on verdicts on everything from 8K TVs and foldable displays to new phones, laptops, smart home gadgets, and the latest in AI. And don’t forget to follow us on TikTok and WhatsApp for the latest from the CE




This AI air fryer turns your grandma's old recipes into smart cooking programs
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
The Dreo ChefMaker 2 air fryer was unveiled at CES 2025 It can turn scanned recipes into step-by-step cooking programs It will go on sale in August, but its price has yet to be revealed Kitchen appliance company Dreo has launched a new air fryer that uses AI to convert recipes into smart cooking programs - whether they're taken from websites or scanned from cookbooks. Recipes written for full-siz




First trailer for Prime Video’s upcoming K-Drama Newtopia teases a dystopia more unhinged than Squid Game's
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Newtopia lands on Prime Video on February 7 It stars BLACKPINK's Jisoo in her second K-Drama role Parasite co-writer Han-Jin won has been recruited for its screenplay No one is prepared for a breakup, especially when it happens at the cusp of a zombie apocalypse. Prime Video and South Korean streaming service Coupang Play have released the first trailer (see below) for new K-Drama series Newtopia




Europe Wanted to Lead the World on EVs. Its Carmakers Can’t Keep Up
22Wired / 6h
The lack of cheap EVs and the reliance on combustion engines is putting Europe’s plan to ban new petrol cars by 2035 at risk.




The 13-inch Apple iPad Air (M2) has dropped to its lowest-ever price at Amazon
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SAVE OVER $200: As of Jan. 7, the 13-inch Apple iPad Air is down to $999.97 at Amazon. This is 20% off its list price of $1,249. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2) $999.97 at Amazon $1,249.00 Save $249.03 The holidays may be over, but there's still time to treat yourself to some new tech if you've had your eye on something. In particular, there are still some Apple de




This Tiny Smart Remote Is More Exciting Than CES’s Biggest Ideas
How-To Geek / 6h
CES 2025 is in full flow and there's no shortage of impressive smart home technology on display, but the only gadget that's gotten me excited is a tiny smart remote with big possibilities.




South Korea Transport Minister Resigns Over Jeju Air Crash
One Mile at a Time / 6h
A little over a week ago, we saw a horrifying accident, whereby a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed while landing at Muan International Airport (MWX), killing 179 people. It’s the deadliest aviation accident since 2018. With an investigation into the cause of the crash ongoing, it’s interesting to note that the country’s transport minister has announced his intention to step down… South Korea’s tra




May Mobility reveals electric autonomous minibus at CES 2025
TechCrunch / 6h
May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle technology startup, unveiled at CES 2025 the next vehicle in its portfolio: an electric, autonomous minibus made in partnership with European electric bus manufacturer Tecnobus. Ann Arbor-based May Mobility offers on-demand and fixed-route autonomous shuttles on campuses and in planned communities. Today its fleet consists of 40 Toyota Sienna minivans that […]




MediaTek reveals host of security vulnerabilities, so patch now
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MediaTek releases security advisory detailing 13 vulnerabilities Among them is a critical-severity RCE, plaguing 51 chipsets Flaws have been addressed and patches are available, so update now MediaTek has disclosed more than a dozen vulnerabilities affecting various elements of its products. Among the flaws is a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting the modem component, found in 51




Marvel Rivals Season 1 launches this week and will introduce the Fantastic Four as playable heroes
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Marvel Rivals Season 1 will introduce the Fantastic Four as playable heroes Season 1: Eternal Night Falls arrives on January 10 The free-to-player shooter will also receive a new storyline featuring Dracula NetEase has finally released the first details for Marvel Rivals Season One alongside a brand new trailer teasing new heroes. Following the game's successful first month of release, players ca




The Nintendo Switch 2 might borrow this fantastic Lenovo Legion Go feature
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Photos of an alleged Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con leaked this week They appear to show an optical sensor on the controller Some are speculating that this means it can be used like a mouse We’ve seen no shortage of Nintendo Switch 2 leaks over the last few days, including what seems to be our first genuine photos of its controller . One small detail on these images has fueled plenty of speculation ab




Shazam’s going full fortune teller in 2025, predicting the music you will listen to (rather than something you just heard)
22Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Shazam's Fast Forward predicts the songs you'll stream in the future It's based on "Shazam data" and editorial picks 50 new songs from emerging artists; 10 new artists announced each day Shazam already feels a little bit magical: the thrill of asking your phone or smartwatch to identify the song you can hear never grows old. But now Shazam is not just telling you what's playing now. It's predicti




NXP to buy automotive safety software firm TTTech Auto for $625M
TechCrunch / 7h
Dutch semiconductor giant NXP on Tuesday said it plans to acquire TTTech Auto, an Austrian company specializing in safety software for autonomous vehicles, in an all-cash transaction valued at $625 million. TTTech Auto spun out of TTTech Group in 2018, with some $78 million in backing from the likes of AUDI, Samsung and GE Ventures. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl




10 More of the Coolest Things We’ve Seen at CES 2025
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More of the wild ideas and clever innovations we’re seeing this week at tech’s big show in Las Vegas.




Save $1,700 on a massive 77-inch Samsung S84D 4K OLED TV
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SAVE $1,700: As of Jan. 7, Samsung's 77-inch S84D 4K OLED Smart TV is on sale at Best Buy for $1,599.99. This is $1,700 off its list price of $3,299.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 77-Inch Class S84D Series 4K OLED Smart Tizen TV $1,599.99 at Best Buy $3,299.99 Save $1,700.00 If you were itching to upgrade your TV over the holidays but worried you missed your shot after seasonal




CES 2025: How to buy the Birdfy Bath Pro
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TL;DR: Announced at CES 2025, the Birdfy Bath Pro is available to pre-order for $199.99 at Birdfy. Opens in a new window Credit: Birdfy Birdfy Bath Pro Pre-order for $199 at Birdfy Did you think that there wouldn't be anything for bird enthusiasts at CES 2025 ? You fool. Of course there would be. CES is all about dazzling prototypes , cutting-edge technology, and important announcements from the




Rugged new OM System camera and lenses are on the way – but meaningful upgrades are needed to restore my faith in the fading brand
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
OM System set to add new camera to its lineup Compact, single-focal-length lenses with splash & dust-proof performance also on the way Mid-range telephoto zoom lens could be added to lens roadmap by end of 2025 OM System's Representative Director and CEO, Shigemi Sugimoto, has penned an official letter saying new camera and lenses are coming soon in 2025, and that the brand will double down on it




The foldable iPhone could have a surprisingly small cover screen, but I’m not convinced
21Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
The latest foldable iPhone leak lines up with previous ones in saying it could have a 7.6-7.9-inch foldable screen More surprisingly it also states that the cover screen will be small at 5.3-5.5 inches This leak also states that the foldable iPhone will probably land in 2026 While the first foldable iPhone is almost certainly in the works, details of its specs are still largely unclear, but we do




Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X arrives at CES 2025, and I’m excited about how this CPU could seriously heat up competition with budget laptops and Copilot+ PCs
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Qualcomm has officially taken the wraps off its new Snapdragon X CPU This processor is very power-efficient, as you might expect However, the low price is key here, promising to deliver Copilot+ PCs at around $600 Qualcomm has revealed a new Snapdragon chip to power more affordable Copilot+ PCs at CES 2025 . The new CPU is simply called the Snapdragon X – sitting underneath the Snapdragon X Plus




Ecobee's new smart thermostat could save you money on heating – and it's half the price of the latest Google Nest
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Ecobee revealed the Smart Thermostat Essential at CES 2025 It'll go on sale in March this year for $129.99 (about £100 / AU$200) Features include smart schedules, app control, and energy use reports Ecobee makes some of the best smart thermostats we've tested, and its latest model is one of the cheapest yet, meaning it could pay for itself much faster than rivals, so you can hopefully start savin




Xbox Rewards update overhauls Game Pass Quests and brings them to PC for the first time - but there's a slight catch
31Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Rewards with Xbox have received a significant update this year As of now rewards can be earned on PC for the first time Rewards are also now only available to players who are 18 and over Microsoft has announced a significant Xbox Rewards update for the new year, overhauling its Game Pass Quests system as well as bringing them over to PC Game Pass for the first time. Announced in an official Xbox




Icelandair Adding Miami Flights With New Airbus A321LR
40One Mile at a Time / 7h
Woot, Icelandair will finally be adding service to my home airport , and I’m kind of excited! However, we’ll have to be patient… Icelandair adding Reykjavik to Miami route As of January 6, 2026, Icelandair will launch 3x weekly flights between Keflavik (KEF) and Miami (MIA), as reported by AeroRoutes . This new year-round route will operate with the following schedule: FI691 Keflavik to Miami dep




Samsung Galaxy phones are officially getting Qi2 wireless charging in 2025 – as more Galaxy S25 renders leak
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
More Android phones will get MagSafe-style Qi2 charging in 2025 Samsung and Google are both committed to the standard Leaked Galaxy S25 renders show off official Qi2 charging cases You can think of the Qi2 wireless charging standard as Apple MagSafe for Android – with 15W wireless charging speeds, and simple magnetic connections – and the organization behind the standard has confirmed it'll final




Gemini looks set to replace Google Assistant on your wrist as Google plans a massive AI upgrade for Wear OS
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Google Gemini could be coming to Wear OS A new code leak reveals references to Gemini in the latest Google App beta It promises easy back and forth conversations to "get more done" with an assistant on your wrist A new leak has revealed that Google could be planning a massive AI upgrade for Wear OS in the form of Google Gemini. Google Gemini was launched in 2023, and is the search giant's answer




International Civil Aviation Organization investigating possible records data breach
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization investigating possible attack Tens of thousands of records may have been stolen, in report relating to a claim made on a hacker forum on January 6 ICAO was previously targeted by a hack in 2016 The United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), responsible for setting civilian air travel standards, is reportedly investiga




CES 2025: How to buy the JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition headphones
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Announced at CES 2025, the JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition headphones are available to pre-order for $199.99 at JLab . Opens in a new window Credit: JLab JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition Headphones Pre-order for $199 at JLab When you consider JLab, you probably think about budget-friendly headphones , earbuds , speakers , and gaming gear. But think again, because JLab is dipping a toe into the world of




I adore this clever mobile gamepad with Hall effect sticks and a snap-up design
Engadget / 7h
In a sea of smartphone gaming controllers with chunky grips, obtrusive analog sticks and rigid backplates, the MCON by Ohsnap stands out. It’s a gamepad that essentially turns any phone into a supercharged Xperia Play, complete with Hall effect joysticks, silent buttons and handles that can extend out of its base. It also has bumper-style triggers and actual bumpers. When it’s attached to the bac




The iPhone 17 series could get a curvy upgrade, and I'd welcome the change
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Some or all iPhone 17 models could have curvier edges than the iPhone 16 series This might make them more comfortable to hold However, this is an early leak, so we'd take it with a pinch of salt If leaks are to be believed, the backs of some iPhone 17 models could look drastically different from those of the iPhone 16 series, and now we’re hearing that the sides might differ, too. According to le




Bring Hollywood to your home with the Valerion VisionMaster MAX, the world's most-anticipated cinema-grade projector
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
There's a famous bit in The Wizard of Oz when the world of the movie changes from black and white to technicolor. Watching a movie with the Valerion VisionMaster Max is very much like that - and it’s coming to CES 2025 to disrupt the projector market. Valerion specializes in designing and making innovative cinematic projectors, and the VisionMaster Max is their flagship and most anticipated new p




Industrial networks exposed to attack by faulty Moxa devices
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Moxa found two flaws affecting cellular router models, secure routers, and network security equipment One of the bugs was deemed critical since it allowed for RCE Patches are already available, so update now Moxa, a global powerhouse in industrial networking, computing, and communications gear, has recently addressed two vulnerabilities impacting different cellular router models, secure routers,




Nvidia unveils new GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070 graphics cards at CES 2025
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Nvidia's RTX 5000 series cards have been announced RTX 5090 costs $1,999 / £1,999 / AU$4,039 5090 and 5080 go on sale January 30 After months of speculation and anticipation, Nvidia finally lifted the cover off its latest lineup of consumer graphics cards, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 series, starting with the flagship RTX 5090. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made the announcement at a packed arena at La




Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and more Xbox Game Pass Ultimate titles will soon be playable on select LG Smart TVs
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to play games through the Xbox app on LG Smart TVs Games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Avowed, and more are supported 'Stream your own game' feature will also be available Microsoft has announced a new partnership with LG Electronics that will soon bring the Xbox App to select LG Smart TVs. With this new partnership , this means all Game Pass Ultimat




Qualcomm's Snapdragon X chip will power more affordable Copilot+ PCs
Engadget / 8h
Qualcomm has launched a new platform that will put Copilot+ PCs in reach of more people. Snapdragon X, the latest addition the brand's Snapdragon X Series that also include the X Elite and the X Plus , comes with Qualcomm's 8-core Oryon CPU and an integrated Adreno GPU. The company says it can run up to 163 percent faster than its competitors' comparable platforms, that its neural processing unit




Humanpods earbuds are Samantha from Her but less dystopian
Mashable / 8h
At CES 2025 , Swiss tech startup Natura Umana is the latest to dive into the rapidly growing trend of minimalist tech designed to free us from our ever-increasing reliance on smartphones. Following in the footsteps of devices like the Rabbit R1 and the Humane Pin , Natura’s Humanpods promise to deliver a sleek, hands-free experience powered by a personalized AI assistant. The goal? To redefine ho




Loona is the cutest robot of CES 2025, and its not even close
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Move over, Mi-Mo and Mirumi : A new "cutest robot at CES" contender has entered the Pepcom floor. Loona is an AI petbot powered by ChatGPT that charmed the hell out of the packed media showcase in Las Vegas Monday night, zooming up to bystanders to say hi, react to chatter, pretend it's in a wind tunnel, and play fetch with a ball. It's one of two flagship products from KEYi Tech, a Chinese consu




32% off your new hobby: 3D printing
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TL;DR: Through January 12, save 32% on the Toybox Alpha One 3D printer with eight printer food colors. Think 3D printing is cool but too complicated for someone like you? We all know what it’s like to feel intimidated by a new hobby, especially one that seems filled with technical jargon or high-end machines, but what if there was a simple way to dive right in — like right now? This beginner-frie




Send yourself 18 bottles of wine for $70
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TL;DR: Get 18 bottles of red, white, or mixed wines for just $69.97 (not including $39.95 for shipping) until January 12. It's wine season, and the best thing about wine season is you can say that all year. But what are you drinking during this wing of wine season? Whether you love a bold merlot or a crisp riesling, there's a wine shop you might want to try. Swirl Wine Shop is an online Wine reta




Own MS Office 2019 forever — for just $35
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TL;DR: For only $34.97, you can grab a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 to ring in the new year. Ready to make 2025 your most productive year yet? Start strong with Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019, now available for just $34.97 (reg. $229). This no-nonsense version of Microsoft Office is the ideal solution for professionals, small business owners, and budget-co




This 3-in-1 wireless charger adds a tidy, modern look to any space
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TL;DR: Charge three devices at once with the Clingomatic Qi2 3-in-1 Charging Station on sale for $44.99 (reg. $119). Opens in a new window Credit: VistaShops Clingomatic Qi2 3-in-1 Charging Station with Halo Light $44.99 $119.95 Save $74.96 When you put your kitchen knives away, do you just kinda toss 'em on the counter? It's the same with any room. It's nice when things have a place. Knives go i




NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 7, 2025
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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr




The Oral-B iO Deep Clean electric toothbrush is back at its best-ever price
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SAVE $50: As of Jan. 7, the Oral-B iO Deep Clean electric toothbrush is on sale for $99.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 33% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Oral-B Oral-B iO Deep Clean Electric Toothbrush $99.99 at Amazon $149.99 Save $50.00 We all know the rule; every three to four months we should be throwing out our toothbrushes and replacing them. After this time they become less




Nikki Glaser reveals what Harrison Ford said to her backstage at the Golden Globes
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Nikki Glaser didn't pull any punches with her Golden Globes 2025 opening monologue , but how did celebrities react to her roast jokes? Appearing on The Howard Stern Show , Glaser described meeting Harrison Ford – who was the target of a joke or two himself – backstage at the awards. The good news? He clearly didn't mind being made fun of. "He did kind of catch me and he walks over and he was like




Save $50 on the Beats Pill portable speaker at Amazon
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SAVE $50: As of Jan. 7, the Beats Pill is on sale for $99.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 33% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Pill $99.99 at Amazon $149.95 Save $49.96 The holidays are officially over (boo), but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. There may be a while to go until the next Prime Day , but Amazon's Daily Deals are enough to keep us going until then. You




My favorite iPad is discounted at Amazon, get $70 off for a limited time
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SAVE $70 : As of Jan. 7, the Apple iPad (10th Gen) is on sale for $279 at Amazon. This is a 20% saving on the original price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad (10th gen) $279.00 at Amazon $349.00 Save $70.00 The start of a new year marks a lot of things: change, resolutions, and the end of the festive period sales, right? Wrong. If you thought your chance for a great deal on gadgets




Phishing clicks nearly tripled in 2024 as criminals aim for smarter attacks
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The number of people clicking on links in phishing attacks increased three times in a year Netskope's new report argues this is because threat actors have evolved their tactics Cloud apps remain the number one target The number of workers clicking on phishing links saw a major increase in 2024, putting businesses of all sizes at risk of compromise, new research has claimed. A report from Netskope




What’s next for our privacy?
MIT Technology Review / 8h
MIT Technology Review ’s What’s Next series looks across industries, trends, and technologies to give you a first look at the future. You can read the rest of them here . Every day, we are tracked hundreds or even thousands of times across the digital world. Cookies and web trackers capture every website link that we click, while code installed in mobile apps tracks every physical location that o




How optimistic are you about AI’s future?
27MIT Technology Review / 8h
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here . The start of a new year, and maybe especially this one, feels like a good time for a gut check: How optimistic are you feeling about the future of technology? Our annual list of 10 Breakthrough Technologies, published on Friday, might help you decide. It’s the




Which Airlines Fly To The Most Destinations? Some May Surprise You
25One Mile at a Time / 8h
Recently, I wrote a post about the airlines that fly to the most countries . Turkish Airlines wins that title by a long shot, and has a 30+ country lead over the second most “global” airline. In this post, I want to address a different but related topic — which airlines serve the most destinations? As you’d expect, this is a very different list. That’s because serving a lot of countries is much e




New Satechi hub fixes the most annoying thing about the Mac mini
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Satechi, a maker of computer, phone, and tablet accessories known for sleek and clever designs, has another banger on its hands. First shown at CES 2025 , the Mac mini M4 Stand and Hub adds more storage and additional ports to Apple's latest Mac mini. In particular, it adds three USB-A ports, a memory card reader, and the possibility to add SSD storage up to 4TB, thus greatly expanding the Mac mi




The Skylight Calendar will keep me sane (and organized) in 2025
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The Skylight Calendar was one of the hottest gifts of the year, and for good reason. If you're determined to stay more organized in 2025, the Skylight Calendar is a practical (and fun) way to keep track of your calendar, to-do list, grocery list, and chores. Yes, you could get an Echo Show device , but if you're not an Amazon Echo household, you might not need all the features that come with an E




Nikki Glaser shares the jokes she had to cut from her Golden Globes monologue
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Nikki Glaser didn't appear to hold back in her Golden Globes 2025 monologue , but apparently there were a few jokes she had to cut. "Some of these would get pitched and were like, 'We can't say that on TV, we cannot say that to these people's faces," Glaser tells Howard Stern in the clip above, before rattling off a few examples of the jokes she decided not to say: "This is the last time all of y




Even Realities' G1 smart glasses are useful and elegant
Engadget / 8h
Even Realities has turned up at CES 2025 in Las Vegas to show off its smart glasses , the G1, which have been out for a few months now. The company also wanted to use its trip to the desert to show off the G1B, which puts the same technology in a different body. And after just ten minutes playing around with them, I'm already a fan of the way they bring digital smarts into the real world. The G1




Correcting Genetic Spelling Errors With Next-Generation Crispr
Wired / 8h
Treatments for rare diseases are hard to create and expensive to deliver, but there is new hope for editing the software of the genome.




Protect your network with an AI-secure browser and SASE framework
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Cybercrime has accelerated and IT departments are struggling to protect their networks. Cobalt stated that global cybercrime was forecasted to cost $9.5 trillion this year and will continue to escalate. Coupled with the rising costs of global ransomware that has surged by 400% to $2 million over the past year with recovery costs increasing by approximately 50% to $2.73 million (National Crime Age




What Does Marriott Bonvoy Gold Status Get You? Not That Much…
100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Generally speaking, hotel elite status becomes most valuable when you get toward the higher tiers, as that’s when you start getting benefits like suite upgrades and breakfast . Admittedly many people end up with lower elite status as well, so I think it’s worth covering what that offers. While my focus with Marriott Bonvoy is generally on the perks associated with Platinum , Titanium , and Ambass




NVIDIA's native GeForce NOW app is coming to the Steam Deck
Engadget / 9h
NVIDIA is launching a native GeForce NOW app on the Steam Deck and browser versions on major mixed reality headsets including the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 and 3S, the company said at CES 2025 . That will bring NVIDIA's 2,100-plus titles to those devices, including two AAA Microsoft games arriving later in 2025. Valve's Steam Deck already had limited beta support for GeForce NOW via the C




Just Eat Takeaway completes Grubhub sale to Wonder for a modest $650M
21TechCrunch / 9h
After looking for a buyer for more than two years, Just Eat Takeaway.com has finally closed the menu on Grubhub. On Tuesday, the Dutch food delivery giant said it completed the sale of the U.S. business to Wonder, the food startup founded and led by e-commerce veteran Marc Lore. The deal has an enterprise value […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




BLACKPINKs Jisoo runs from zombies and toward love in comedic Newtopia trailer
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The official trailer for South Korean romantic comedy/zombie horror series Newtopia has arrived, offering a look at BLACKPINK 's Jisoo fighting for both love and her life. Set during the early stages of a zombie outbreak in Seoul, Newtopia follows soldier Jae-yoon (Park Jeong-min) and his girlfriend Young-joo (Jisoo). Well, technically ex-girlfriend. After an argument leads to the couple's split,




Satellites Can Now Identify Methane ‘Super-Emitters’
Wired / 9h
Two eyes in the sky are now trained on Earth, locating the worst offenders for releasing methane, wherever they may be.




Backup by Biolite is a giant (but sleek!) battery that keeps your fridge running during outages
Engadget / 9h
As power outages get more frequent, people who'd never much thought about residential home battery backup systems are probably starting to give it some consideration. Plenty of companies are happy to address that need and this week at CES , I got to check out Biolite's solution. Unlike something that needs a pro to install, using the Backup is almost as easy as plugging it in (you also need to mo




Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts
500+BBC News / 10h
Apple has pledged improvements to its news summarising tool, but critics say it is dangerous and needs to be withdrawn.




Philips Hue now works with the latest LG TVs, so you can turn your movies or games into a light show
39Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
The Philips Hue Sync TV app is now supported on 2024 LG TVs The app has been supported on Samsung TVs since 2022 Connected Philips Hue lights sync up with movies, games and more The Philips Hue Sync TV app will be supported on LG's latest TVs, starting with most 2024 models, enabling support with Philips Hue lighting systems. The app is available now and will cost $129.99 (roughly £103 / AU$205 d




The Philips Hue app is getting a big upgrade this year, with a new generative AI assistant
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The Philips Hue app is getting a new generative AI assistant Tell it what mood you want to create, and it'll make a custom scene The AI smart lighting assistant is due to launch later this year Signify, the company behind Philips Hue smart lights , has announced that it's adding a new generative AI assistant to the Hue app, which will create "personalized lighting scenes based on mood, occasion o




Microsoft to pump $3 billion into cloud and AI push in India
43TechCrunch / 10h
Microsoft plans to invest $3 billion to expand capacity for its artificial intelligence and cloud Azure services in India and also upskill an additional 10 million people in the country, the software giant’s chief executive said Tuesday. The software giant, among the top cloud and AI providers in India, is already seeing many of its […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl




Eat your heart out Daleks: Dreame's newest robovac can climb stairs
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One major robot vacuum trend of the past 12 months or so has been bots that can climb over particularly tall thresholds. And while the dream of a robovac that can make its own way up the stairs is still just that, developments have taken a significant shift forward with the launch of a robot vacuum that has tiny little legs. We’re covering all of the latest CES news from the show as it happens. S





Tiny, speedy AI models shake up business as we know it
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In life, timing is critical. That's especially true in business, where every organization must forecast sales , demand, revenue, and capacity requirements. Accurate and reliable time-dependent forecasts could help every organization save—and earn—billions of dollars. Time series forecasting is the bread and butter of what drives an enterprise. It involves predicting future values based on past ob




Apple to label notification summaries to indicate use of AI
27TechCrunch / 11h
Apple said on Monday it would release an update to better indicate that its notification summaries are generated by artificial intelligence. “A software update in the coming weeks will further clarify when the text being displayed is summarization provided by Apple Intelligence. We encourage users to report a concern if they view an unexpected notification […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserv




The new Garmin Instinct 3 had me climbing a wall – in the best way possible
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
I have a confession to make: I’ve never climbed a rock wall and honestly had no plans to do so. However, when Garmin invited me to take a short break from the CES 2025 grind to try out a pair of its newest rugged smartwatches, I agreed, if only for the chance to try out one, the Solar Instinct 3 with battery life that will last forever. The Garmin Instinct 3 rugged watches have bold, even aggress




CES 2025: MSI made a CPU cooler with a tiny built-in turntable and it’s pure fun
Engadget / 12h
One of the things I love the most about CES is finding all the silly one-offs and concept products that might never see full production. At CES 2025, in addition to its big, RTX-powered gaming laptop announcements, MSI showed off something truly joyful: a custom CPU cooler that features a built-in turntable. The water block’s official name is the Mag Coreliquid A13 concept, though the name is mut




Nvidia unveils robot ambitions and powerful new gaming chips
28BBC News / 12h
The announcement was part of Mr Huang's address at CES, an annual technology show in Las Vegas.




AI jobs are among the fastest-growing in the UK
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LinkedIn report finds AI and sustainability are some of the most sought-after roles Workers will need brand-new skills for many roles by 2030 Upskilling efforts will prove critical to a successful workforce New research from LinkedIn has revealed the impact artificial intelligence is having on the jobs market – AI engineers and researchers are now some of the fastest-growing jobs in the UK. The s




Machine hunters rejoice, a Horizon: Zero Dawn movie is coming
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If you've spent hours hunting brutal Ravagers, climbing towering Tallnecks, and figuring out how to bring down a colossal Thunderjaw, you might want to hear this tidbit of news: a Horizon: Zero Dawn movie is coming. The film