While parent company Dell is doing a big rebrand of its entire PC portfolio, at CES 2025 Alienware is sort of returning to its roots by bringing back the classic Area-51 name back for its new flagship laptop line.

Available in 16- and 18-inch versions, the resurrected Area-51 gaming notebooks feature what Alienware is calling a brand-new industrial design. Though if you look closely, you can see some similarities to existing systems like the

HP only has one all-new laptop in its Omen gaming line to show off at CES 2025, but it looks like a doozy because the company claims it’s the most powerful 16-inch notebook it has ever made.

The Omen Max 16 looks like HP took a standard Omen 16 (which is retaining the same design but getting refreshed with new components for 2025) and then crammed in as many high-end components as it could. This includes support for CPUs from both Intel and AMD with up to a Core Ultra 9 275HX or Ryzen

At CES 2025, MSI is launching a huge lineup of upgraded laptops with various specs that cater to an array of budgets. But of everything, one system stood out and if you take even a quick look at it, I think you can see why.

As part of MSI’s Titan Series, not only is the Titan 18 HX the biggest and most powerful system the company makes. However, the special Dragon Edition features a ton of unique design traits that ensure it will never get lost in a crowd. On its lid is a hand-drawn cl

There's so much AI-powered nonsense at CES that it's kind of refreshing to see a very straightforward, classic gadget like the Swippitt. It's a breadbox-sized hub that contains five battery packs that can fit into a a custom-made iPhone case. When the battery is in the case, it works like similar product, keeping your phone juiced up. The trick is that when the battery is empty, you pop your phone into the top of the box and it automatically removes the battery from the case and drops in a fr

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Samsung Display's concept pumps up the brightness and the detail to impressive levels. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsungs-micro-led-smartwatch-concept-is-the-brightest-screen-ive-seen-on-a-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec

I got to see weird and wonderful concepts from Samsung Display that could eventually impact the future of everything from tablets to smartwatches and cars. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/from-stretchable-screens-to-tri-folding-displays-samsung-displays-concepts-at-ces/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Roborock Saros Z70 has an arm that can pick up small things in the home with the help of AI and object recognition. CNET's Bridget Carey gets an early look at the robot vacuum at CES 2025. https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-made-a-robot-vacuum-pick-up-my-socks/#ftag=CADf328eec

Samsung Display's latest concept stretches to give images more depth, making them look slightly 3D without having to wear glasses. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsungs-wild-stretchable-display-concept-turns-2d-into-3d/#ftag=CADf328eec

The modular, wireless, battery-powered Displace TV is here for people as specific as it is. And you can preorder it now. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/ces-2025-hands-on-with-the-displace-tv-which-sticks-to-a-wall-with-suction-cups/#ftag=CADf328eec

Fantastic Four. New York maps. Hawkeye nerfs. Season 1 can't come soon enough! https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/marvel-rivals-season-1-start-date-new-content-and-everything-we-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

At CES 2025, Nike brought the heat with a collaborative boot made with athletes in mind. That didn't stop us from trying it on. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/we-tried-on-nike-shoes-that-look-like-boats-and-can-squeeze-and-heat-your-strained-weary-feet/#ftag=CADf328eec

You don't need a prescription to purchase a test that will tell you whether you're sick with COVID or the flu. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/is-it-covid-or-the-flu-take-this-fda-approved-at-home-test-to-find-out/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Swippitt inserts a freshly charged battery into your phone's case as needed. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/i-watched-a-printer-sized-gadget-add-more-battery-life-to-a-phone-in-seconds/#ftag=CADf328eec

At CES 2025, we get hands-on with the Unitree's G1 Humanoid and Go2 Canine robots, learn how to control them, and take them for a spin. https://www.cnet.com/videos/hands-on-with-unitree-g1-humanoid-robot/#ftag=CADf328eec

At CES 2025, Sony reveals a release date for its smart car, the Afeela along with new movie magic innovations from its film division. Watch our recap in 6 minutes. https://www.cnet.com/videos/everything-announced-by-sony-at-ces-2025-in-6-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec

The wearable is available for preorder in the US today. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-amazfit-active-2-is-here-with-new-sports-modes-a-barometer-and-100-starting-price/#ftag=CADf328eec

I'm in love with this stringless guitar and I don't care who knows it.

https://www.techradar.com/audio/this-stringless-guitar-is-guitar-hero-in-real-life-and-i-low-key-love-it

Samsung TV AI will find recipes for food seen on the screen.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/samsungs-ai-tv-will-help-you-cook-that-delicious-dish-on-your-screen

The Amazfit Active 2, an AI-powered sports watch under $100, is a sign of things to come in 2025.

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/amazfit-active-2-is-a-super-cheap-ai-fitness-watch-that-responds-to-voice-commands-like-alexa

It's actually a good TV now!

https://www.techradar.com/televisions/i-saw-samsungs-new-the-frame-pro-mini-led-tv-and-its-whole-new-work-of-art

We're live covering all the latest news from Nvidia's CES 2025 keynote as it happens.

https://www.techradar.com/live/news/computing/nvidia-ces-2025-keynote-live-blog

Plugable's new 10-port USB-C charging hub can intelligently power your glut of laptops, phones, and other gadgets

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/docks-chargers/plugable-10-port-usb-c-charger-ces-2025

The UD-7400PD is a maximalist docking station for serious professionals

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/docks-chargers/plugable-docking-station-monitors

We met with AMD executives David McAfee and Frank Azor to discover why the company's hotly-anticipated RDNA 4 GPUs were missing from its CES 2025 livestream.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-explains-the-missing-rdna-4-gpus-in-its-ces-2025-livestream

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The Sony CES 2025 keynote will begin soon and you can watch it, and follow our cover

Sony has been discussing its EV ambitions for five years, but now the company is r

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On Sunday OpenAI cofounder and CEO Sam Altman published a blog post titled Reflections about his company’s progress—and the speed bumps along the way—during its first nine years. Altman’s words are important because OpenAI has a very good chance of being first to reach AGI, or artificial general intelligence (machines that are generally as smart or smarter than humans), then progressing on toward superintelligent systems (which are far sma

Microsoft faces backlash after Bing mimics Google's interface design, sparking criticism from Google Chrome's security chief over user deception.

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V nehostinné krajině písečných dun pouště Kubuqi na severozápadě Číny vyrůstá gigantická solární farma Velká solární zeď. Až bude hotová, potáhne se v šířce 5 km do vzdálenosti 400 km. Bude se skládat z milionů solárních panelů o výkonu asi 100 GW. Elektřina Velké solární zdi by kolem roku 2030 měla napájet celý vesmír. http://www.osel.cz/13857-cina-stavi-velkou-solarni-zed-ktera-by-mohla-napajet-cely-peking.html

It has a 60,000-mAh capacity, a built-in lantern and you can grab it for just $90 right now -- that's a $60 discount. https://www.cnet.com/deals/anker-548-power-station-record-low-price/#ftag=CADf328eec

Withings unveiled a smart scale that’s the wave of the future. https://www.cnet.com/health/ces-2025-the-omnia-smart-mirror-is-a-smart-scale-and-health-assessment-in-one/#ftag=CADf328eec

Taking that $15 equipment fee off your monthly bill can add up to big savings over time. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/should-you-buy-or-rent-your-router-equipment-fees-cost-me-almost-1k-over-the-years/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Anker Solix C1000 is back down to $429, it's all-time low price. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-anker-power-station-is-more-than-500-off-just-in-time-for-the-next-winter-storm/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,298 for Tuesday, Jan. 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-jan-7-1298/#ftag=CADf328eec

A new smart planter unveiled at CES 2025 gives household plants a voice to ask for more water or less light. https://www.cnet.com/news/finally-your-plants-can-tell-you-why-theyre-dying-with-this-genius-new-product/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Roam water bottle cap debuted at CES and it might be the most convenient sparkling water maker ever. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-water-bottle-turns-flat-h20-into-sparkling-anywhere-anytime/#ftag=CADf328eec

This unique battery-powered TV defied gravity along with the expectations of this TV reviewer. It starts at $1,499 and ships this spring. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/i-suction-cupped-displace-tvs-wireless-oled-to-a-wall-ill-never-be-the-same/#ftag=CADf328eec

Samsung Display's latest concept stretches to give images more depth, making them look slightly 3D without having to wear glasses. https://www.cnet.com/videos/samsung-shows-a-wild-stretchable-display-and-the-brightest-smartwatch-screen-ive-ever-seen/#ftag=CADf328eec

CNET's editors are on the scene in Las Vegas at the world's biggest tech show, scoping out the most interesting gear to share with you. https://www.cnet.com/pictures/ces-2025-the-coolest-tech-weve-seen-so-far/#ftag=CADf328eec

The fully wireless, battery-powered Displace TV is a real product shipping this year and starting at $1,499. https://www.cnet.com/videos/displace-tvs-55-inch-television-hangs-from-a-wall-using-suction-cups/#ftag=CADf328eec

At CES 2025, Samsung revealed more information about its AI smart home and its robotic ball, Ballie got a release date. Watch our recap in 7 minutes. https://www.cnet.com/videos/everything-announced-by-samsung-at-ces-2025-in-7-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec

Stream WWE live with some of biggest names in wrestling entertainment at tonight's inaugural event. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/what-time-to-watch-wwe-monday-night-raw-on-netflix-tonight/#ftag=CADf328eec

HMD launched an accessory at CES 2025 that acts as a satellite hotspot to send text messages in signal dead zones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/give-any-phone-a-texting-hotspot-connection-using-a-satellite-just-like-iphone-16/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 576 for Tuesday, Jan. 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-7-576/#ftag=CADf328eec

Invites are out. Here's everything to expect. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-unpacked-2025-when-and-where-to-catch-the-galaxy-s25-reveal-ai-updates/#ftag=CADf328eec

Galaxy fans can lock in a major discount on the Samsung Galaxy S25 series ahead of its launch. https://www.cnet.com/deals/reserve-your-galaxy-s25-from-samsung-and-score-up-to-1250-in-savings/#ftag=CADf328eec

There aren't likely to be any dramatic dips in mortgage rates in the near future. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgage-rate-news-and-outlook-for-week-of-jan-6-12-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Louisiana Department of Health reports the first US human death caused by H5N1 bird flu. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/first-human-bird-flu-death-united-states/#ftag=CADf328eec

Samsung is preparing to bring an air-to-water heat pump to the faucets and and radiators of North America this year. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/this-air-to-water-heat-pump-can-pull-double-duty-to-warm-your-house-and-your-water/#ftag=CADf328eec

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-7-january-2025

Samsung Unpacked invites are out

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-sets-unpacked-for-january-22-and-were-ready-for-the-samsung-galaxy-ultra-s25

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-7-january-2025

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-7-january-2025

At CES this year, Razer is unveiling a thinner, smaller Blade 16 than we've ever seen. At just 0.59 inches thick, the Blade 16 (2025) is thinner than the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro, 2024).

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/razer-blade-16-gaming-laptop-ces-2025

The TS120 / TS140 fans start at $89 for a set of three magnetic fans.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/thermaltakes-new-case-fan-has-built-in-temperature-sensor-to-help-adjust-its-speed

The U.S. Defense Department adds CXMT, CATL, and Tencent to the Section 1260H.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/dram/us-dod-adds-cxmt-catl-tencent-to-list-of-companies-suspected-of-aiding-the-chinese-military

První betaverze OpenMoHAA, otevřené reimplementace Medal of Honor: Allied Assault včetně rozšíření Spearhead a Breakthrough. Tým emulátoru herní konzole PlayStation 3 RPCS3 oznámil vydání pro architekturu arm64. https://www.root.cz/clanky/openmohaa-je-otevreny-medal-of-honor-emulator-rpcs3-vysel-na-arm64/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

Seznámíme se s dvěma technologiemi, které byly součástí mikroprocesoru Intel 80386. Tento v několika ohledech přelomový čip totiž kromě dalších vylepšení nabízel možnost stránkování (paging) a nový virtuální režim. https://www.root.cz/clanky/nove-vlastnosti-cipu-80386-strankovani-a-virtualni-rezim-8086/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

During CES 2025, I had a chance to check out a demo of the way Google is integrating Gemini capabilities into its smart home platform via devices like the Nest Audio, Nest Hub and Nest Cameras. The main takeaway is that the conversations you have with the Google Assistant will feel more natural. Personally, I'd appreciate being

TiVo is back...sort of. Xperi, the owner of the TiVo brand as of 2019, announced at

Apple will soon update Apple Intelligence notification summaries to make it clearer that they’re AI-generated. (The feature currently uses a small icon to denote their AI-generated status.) The BBC complained to the company after

At its CES 2025 press conference, Samsung just announced that the Ballie home robot it showed off last year will actually be available for sale in the first half of year. This cute yellow rolling device has a built-in projector that allows it to beam images and videos on your walls and floors, so you can interact with it. No f

CES 2025 is full swing and Samsung has already made a slew of

UFC CEO Dana White is joining Meta's board, the company anno

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Lymow's new robot mower has tank wheels and aims to take one seriously arduous outdoor task off your plate. https://www.cnet.com/news/a-new-robot-mower-at-ces-2025-can-do-something-no-other-rival-can/#ftag=CADf328eec

At CES 2025, chipmaker AMD reveals its all-new gaming processors, including the Ryzen 9 99950X3D. Watch a recap of the big event in 7 minutes. https://www.cnet.com/videos/everything-announced-by-amd-at-ces-2025-in-7-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec

Our early look at CES 2025's offerings has turned up new products that are worth your attention. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/top-dont-miss-things-to-see-at-ces-2025-so-far/#ftag=CADf328eec

At an impressive $250 off, this Amazon deal matches the all-time low price we saw during Black Friday. https://www.cnet.com/deals/2024-motorola-edge-300-record-low-price/#ftag=CADf328eec

Stay prepared for the next winter storm with this Jackery power station for well under $100. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-jackery-explorer-100-is-back-to-its-black-friday-price-for-the-new-year/#ftag=CADf328eec

January's full Wolf Moon will make Mars vanish, but it's only temporary. Watch for the red planet's disappearing act from the contiguous US. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/the-wolf-moon-howls-again-in-a-week-heres-how-to-watch/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Anker Soundcore Select 2S proves you don't need to shell out big bucks for a powerful Bluetooth speaker. https://www.cnet.com/deals/we-love-the-anker-soundcore-select-2s-bluetooth-speaker-and-its-now-just-28-at-amazon/#ftag=CADf328eec

Dinner table syndrome can make those with hearing loss feel left out of conversations. Follow these tips to cope and make your guests feel included. https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/dont-let-dinner-table-syndrome-dampen-your-gatherings/#ftag=CADf328eec

Govee has unveiled even more AI smart lighting and sound for your entertainment spaces -- and I can't wait to play around with the new products. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/govees-colorful-new-smart-lights-for-ces-2025-sync-music-let-your-creativity-run-wild/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple recommends everyone download the update now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-should-download-ios-18-2-1-now-for-important-bug-fixes/#ftag=CADf328eec

This convenient power strip has six USB ports and two AC outlets, and a 40% discount drops it back down to the all-time low price we saw during Black Friday. https://www.cnet.com/deals/anker-prime-6-in-1-usb-c-power-strip-amazon-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec

In case you've ever wanted to share a video of chicken nuggets rotating in your microwave. Or use it to watch your stovetop on a 27-inch screen. https://www.cnet.com/news/lg-built-the-perfect-fancy-microwave-for-social-media/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's on sale for up to $71 off at Amazon, and a trade-in will save you an extra $50 at Samsung. https://www.cnet.com/deals/samsung-galaxy-tab-a9-plus-for-just-149/#ftag=CADf328eec

gay, #trans and #nonbinary were some of the hashtags and search terms that were restricted for teens and others due to a now-fixed error in Instagram's sensitive content setting.

https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/lgbtq-posts-on-instagram-were-mistakenly-restricted-for-teens-what-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

Killer french fries are only the beginning; step up your cooking game with this convenient cookware. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/7-essential-tips-for-using-your-air-fryer/#ftag=CADf328eec

The company is also releasing a lock with palm-recognition and video.

https://www.techradar.com/home/home-security/philips-first-matter-compatible-smart-lock-works-with-apple-homekit-alexa-and-google-assistant-seamlessly

EarFun's budget buds promise an AI upgrade.

https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/earfun-launches-ai-translation-earbuds-with-dual-driver-audio-plus-a-cheap-auracast-sound-sharing-dongle

Sam Altman hints at prices going up for ChatGPT subscriptions.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/if-sam-altman-thinks-openai-needs-to-raise-chatgpt-prices-i-might-have-to-cancel-my-plus-membership

US military bases have made Guam a tempting target for cyberattacks.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/guams-critical-infrastructure-is-under-attack-and-volt-typhoon-is-the-top-suspect

Integrity Technology Group denies all allegations, but now faces major US sanctions.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/chinese-cybersecurity-firm-hit-by-us-sanctions-over-ties-to-flax-typhoon-hacking-group