AMD announced its two flagship Ryzen 9000-series X3D processors here at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, with the 16-core 32-thread Ryzen 9 9950X3D leading the way with the potent Zen 5 architecture paired with AMD’s dominating game-boosting X3D technology to provide 128MB of L3 cache, all of which AMD says makes it the world’s best CPU for gaming and creator workloads.
No more Inspirons or XPS for Dell as it rebrands its consumer products as Dell, business and enterprise become Dell Pro, and workstation devices get Dell Pro Max branding.
Acer’s Nitro Blaze 8, Blaze 11 have larger screens than the handheld competition, but similar AMD-based CPU and graphics. The Blaze also has removable controllers.
Vero 16 laptop ups the eco-friendly ante, at least on paper, with a chassis that the company claims is constructed of 70% post-consumer plastic and a “bio-based oyster shell material.”
The LG press conference is kick
Before CES 2025 began, LG appointed will.i.am as its "Experiential Architect," working with the rapper and singer on the "development, design and brand marketing" of its xboom audio line. Today, the company
At CES 2025, Satechi introduced a new accessory for the Mac Mini that combines a stand with some handy additional ports for the Apple computer. The Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure will release on February 17 with limited availability; the company expects the product to be widely available in March. It will retail for $100.
One of the main selling points of this item is that it makes accessing the petite PC's power button easier. The stand elevates the Mac Mini off your desk,
Microsoft is allowing PC Game Pass members over the age of 18 to earn rewards by playing PC games, a perk previously available only to console gamers with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. This update goes into effect on January 7.
Subscribers (on PC or console) will earn points by playing any game from the Game Pass catalog for 15 minutes or more. Do that for five
I tried to go into meeting Mirumi with a heart of steel. There are a lot of cute robots at CES every year, that is a given, and you can’t just let yourself get wooed by every puppy-eyed bot that looks your way. But boy did I melt immediately when that silly little thing locked its gaze on me, then bashfully tucked its head away.
Mirumi is the latest bizarre-but-endearing robot from Japanese startup Yukai Engineering, the company responsible for
Some of the best tech we see at CES feels pulled straight from sci-fi. Yesterday at CES 2025, I tested out Neural Lab's AirTouch technology, which lets you interact with a display using hand gestures alone, exactly what movies like Minority Report and Iron Man promised. Of course, plenty of companies have deli
Unlike some of the robots we’ve seen at CES 2025, Mi-Mo doesn’t have a face, but it still looks a little familiar thanks to its resemblance to the iconic Pixar lamp. Mi-Mo is still just a prototype, but there are some interesting ideas behind the unusual-looking robot walking
AMD’s CES 2025 presser is nearly upon us and rumors are swirling about new graphics cards, CPUs and more. (Follow Engadget's CES 2025 liveblog for real-time updates from the show.) The company regularly uses CES to promote upcoming chips and this year should be no different. To that end, the organization unveiled the AI-centric
TCL has long been a proponent of using Mini LED TVs as an alternative to OLED ones, and at CES 2025 the company is introducing what it claims is the best version of the idea yet in the TCL QM6K TV. The new QD-Mini LED TV is the firs
As it did last year, TCL is showing off a new generation of NXTPAPER tech this week at CES. The new NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet is built around the also new NXTPAPER 4.0 screen which
Samsung Galaxy phones will finally support Qi2 in 2025, according to the stewards of the standard, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). Qi2 wireless charging was supposed to bring the convenience of the iPhone's MagSafe to any phone that supports it, but the vast majority of Android phone makers
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Elon Musk has never been shy about sharing his opinions to his 211 million followers on X. But for those who follow him—and those who get his posts pushed into their feeds on the app—the past few weeks have been more unusual than most. Musk, the South African–born, United States–based tech CEO, has posted a near-nonstop slew of missives targeting European leaders.
On Monday, Musk posted
There's a new version of HDMI coming, and with it there are new cables, lip sync improvements and more. Here's what you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/hdmi-2-2-is-here-new-cables-more-bandwidth-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec
That's not a typo. This bizarre battery-powered TV starts at $1,500 and ships in March. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/surprise-displace-tvs-wireless-wall-sucking-screen-is-here-and-you-can-preorder-it-now/#ftag=CADf328eec
High Potential returns this week after a hiatus. Here's what to know. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/high-potential-how-to-watch-more-of-the-kaitlin-olson-starring-series/#ftag=CADf328eec
The agreement ends litigation between the companies over the Venu Sports streaming service. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/fubo-and-hulus-live-tv-service-to-combine-under-new-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec
These compact power banks fit right in your pocket, and you can snag them for up to 55% off at Woot. https://www.cnet.com/deals/anker-nano-portable-charger-woot-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec
Keep the party going no matter what with this $56 Soundcore Motion 300 Bluetooth speaker. https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-24-and-pick-up-one-of-our-favorite-portable-bluetooth-speakers-today/#ftag=CADf328eec
Don't dump a bag of fries in the air fryer and hope for the best. Here's how to make your next batch the crispiest ever. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/4-rules-to-follow-for-the-crispiest-air-fryer-french-fries/#ftag=CADf328eec
Google TV is getting Gemini support and an upcoming ambient mode for certain models that can show information on screen when you enter a room. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/google-wants-your-tv-to-know-when-youre-in-the-room/#ftag=CADf328eec
Keep everything charged with this innovative 50-watt dual USB-C plug from Twelve South featuring Apple Find My integration, now at an all-time low. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-futuristic-50w-plug-from-twelve-south-is-now-a-record-low-of-56-at-amazon/#ftag=CADf328eec
If you bought a cellular M4 iPad Pro from Apple you'd pay an incredible $400 more than this refurbished model. https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-a-whopping-400-with-this-refurbished-13-inch-m4-ipad-pro-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec
With two Doctor Dooms threatening the multiverse, the new season of the free-to-play game brings a very appropriate group of heroes to the roster. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/marvel-rivals-season-1-start-date-and-everything-we-know-so-far/#ftag=CADf328eec
Right now the OnePlus Pad 2 includes your choice of two gifts valued at $99 or higher. https://www.cnet.com/deals/oneplus-pad-2-free-stylus-or-keyboard-with-purchase/#ftag=CADf328eec
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From search to AI, the internet's knowledge ecosystem faces disruption. Can Knowledge-as-a-Service save it?
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A bug allowed crooks to smuggle malicious code past Nuclei scanner.
Once empty workspaces are now bustling with activity. But with this shift comes new challenges.
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A new Gemini Live Google Assistant for Google TVs will bring new smart features like improved voice prompts.
Microsoft wants to invest $80 billion on AI data centers in 2025 while upskilling 2.5 million Americans.
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With 16 unlocking options, including Apple HomeKit support.
It's all about the big jump in fullscreen brightness.
JMGO's latest projectors promise to shine at CES
CES 2025 has introduced a new Brisk It Zelos grill, and the Vera 2.0 cooking AI.
Confused about your PC spec and how fast the machine really is? Windows 11 could come to the rescue with new spec ‘cards’ and a FAQ.
An earlier bad update forced many Nessus agents offline, Tenable says.
You can get the Galaxy S24 Ultra for as low as $449 ahead of the Galaxy S25 release
The entry-level Snapdragon CPU has finally arrived, the Snapdragon X is a budget-friendly 8-core AI PC chipset.
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Microsoft has revealed that it has updated its 'Rewards with Xbox' program to include more ways of earning Microsoft Points and making it available for PC Game Pass.
Intel unveiled a bunch of new mobile and desktop processors from the Core Ultra 2 Series at CES 2025, including some monster HX-series hardware that can be overclocked. Yes, it even has an NPU inside for AI work.
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Microsoft is gearing up for a big Windows upgrade year, as Windows 10 reaches end of life in just 10 short months.
Microsoft would really, really, really like you to use Bing, its self-branded search engine that competes against Google’s monopoly. Not only is it hardwired into much of Windows and other Microsoft products like the Edge browser, it also employs a l
Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant to smart TVs in a bigger way this year, with the ultimate goal of getting people to pay for it in some way.
Several television makers plan to announce new Google TV sets with Gemini built in at CES this week. The smart TVs include far-field microphones that respond to “Hey Google” voice commands, and they’ll use pr
Pawport is back at CES with the latest version of its smart pet door, now offering a two-door system for improved security, sleek aesthetic options, and a suite of features designed to make it easier to let pets out while still keeping homes safe and energy-efficient.
The Pawport Smart Pet Door is designed to seamlessly retrofit onto existing pet doors, ins
Deep within your computer is a blueprint that specifies a certain “language” of machine instructions it can understand and execute. This blueprint (called the “instruction set architecture”) sits between your computer’s software and hardware.
In order for any given app to function properly on your computer, it needs to “speak” the same language — that way y
Lockly unveiled an ambitious expansion of its home security product lineup at CES on Monday, signaling its intent to make waves in an increasingly crowded market.
Known for its innovative smart locks, Lockly introduced the Duet Series of smart deadbolt, announced the U.S. debut of its Styla Designer Handlebar Deadbolt, and an entirely new series of Sightli
Jasco, the maker of some of our favorite smart lights, is at CES this week to show off its latest smart plus and wall switches, all of which come with a key feature: Matter support.
Jasco is also debuting a new set of indoor accent wall lights that can be controlled via the brand’s Enbrighten app or an RF remote; plus, a new entry in its Eternity outdoor l
Feit Electic-owned LIFX impressed us last year with a smart ceiling light that glowed in multiple colors and worked with Matter. Now, the brand is using the same multi-zone color concept for its first smart lamp, unveiled Monday at CES.
Have you ever let out an audible groan when an app on your TV asks you to type something?
It’s never fun having to navigate an on-screen keyboard using only the directional pad on a remote control, but Direction9 has a plan to make it more tolerable. At CES 2025, the company was demonstrating a software keyboard that
Microsoft will bring Phi Silica to the Windows runtime this quarter as part of Copilot, according to Microsoft’s head of Windows devices, who presented on Monday at CES 2025 in Las Vegas.
Microsoft debuted Phi Silica at its Build conference in Seattle last May, showing off the Small Language Model (SLM) that’s meant to complement its Large Language Model (L
Samsung Display has a bevy of new flexible OLED display solutions at CES 2025. Probably the highlight of its innovative exhibition is what it claims to be the 'world’s first 18.1-inch foldable' monitor.
https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/samsung-showcases-worlds-first-18-1-inch-foldable-oled-display
A Taiwanese freighter is accused of deliberately dragging its anchor to cut an internet cable directly linking Taiwan to the U.S. East Coast.
Qualcomm launched a new 8-core Snapdragon X model here at CES 2025 in Las Vegas as it looks to reduce the pricing of Arm-based Windows CoPilot+ laptops based on its platform down to the $600 price point to help penetrate the lucrative high-volume mainstream segment of the market.
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United Airlines will begin adding Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity to its entire fleet, beginning with regional planes this spring.
Pornhub's parent company describes the age-verification methods mentioned in the laws to be "ineffective, haphazard, and dangerous."
New year, new hobby? I don't know about you, but I often find that cost is what's standing in the way of me pursuing new crafts (okay, and time, but that's much harder to fix). So, I'm always excited when a device is on sale that allows people to pursue creativity and fun. In this case, it's not just the device: Right now, you can get the
Resideo, the company behind Honeywell Home smart devices, announced a new Matter-enabled thermostat at CES 2025 that’ll work with your Amazon, Google or Apple smart home setup. It’s also Energy Star certified, meaning it’s met EPA-set levels of efficiency and could save you some money on heating and cooling your home. The Honeywell Home X2S thermostat is positioned as a no-fuss smart home device that may appeal to those who aren’t necessarily all-in on the latest technology but still want the
With the increasing popularity of 4K and even 8K displays, today at CES 2025 the HDMI Forum officially revealed version 2.2 of the HDMI spec.
While the shape of the connector and its general capabilities aren’t changing a ton, the big upgrade for HDMI 2.2 is that it can now support bandwidths of up to 96Gbps. This should make it significantly easier to send content with higher refresh rates and resolutions to compatible displays to help ensure your content looks as good as possible.
Apple's AirTag is the best Bluetooth tracker for iPhone users, and if you've been thinking about picking some up, now would be a good time to do so.
This week at CES, Google presented an early look at new software and hardware upgrades coming to Google TV devices. The new features include the integration of Gemini, G
Audio brand JLab has unveiled its first headphones with adaptive active noise cancellation at CES 2025. The company's Epic Lux Lab Edition Wireless Headphones will cost $199. Pre-orders begin today and shipments are expected to go out starting January 30.
The Epic Lux Lab is an over-ear headphone set with 32mm high-fidelity custom dynamic drivers. The set's adaptive ANC can react in real-time to changes in ambient noise levels. Its noise cancelling mode can diminish environmental audio
Disney and Fubo have reached an agreement to merge Hulu + Live TV with FuboTV, the companies announced via a press release. This will create a new entity that Disney owns 70 percent of, with Fubo taking up the remaining 30 percent. Once combined, the service will boast over six million subscribers, making it the second-biggest digital pay-TV provider behind YouTube TV
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Hey everyone.
For those who remember, Yahoo Pipes was a tool to mashup RSS feeds back in the good ole' days. :)
I really loved that tool, but of course, it was shut down.
Since then I know there's been a few tools and attempts at bringing it back.
I always wanted to create Yahoo Pipes clone myself.
So here is my small side project - Mashups.io
It's an MVP at the moment and well, let's see where it goes.
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The man who drove a truck into a crowd of people in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, killing 14, had previously scouted the French Quarter and recorded video with his