The new Whale OS 10 takes on Google TV with user profiles. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/whale-tv-rolls-out-updated-tv-os-with-ai-powered-recs-voice-assistant/#ftag=CADf328eec
Many of LinkedIn's fastest-growing jobs in the UK didn’t even exist 25 years ago, and AI features more than once.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-jobs-are-among-the-fastest-growing-in-the-uk
Good looking, fun to wear, and insane battery life
NVIDIA has confirmed that it is bringing GeForce Now to India in 2025, and I have all the details.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/nvidia-is-finally-bringing-geforce-now-to-india-2025
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took the stage for the CES 2025 keynote, spilling the beans on the Blackwell RTX 50-series and discussing AI, neural rendering, DLSS 4, and more to a packed sports arena in Las Vegas.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-announces-rtx-50-series-at-up-to-usd1-999
The original ROG Flow Z13 was always a bit of an odd machine. It felt like the strange lovechild between a Surface Pro and a traditional gaming laptop. But at CES 2025, ASUS is giving the tablet a much needed refresh that includes a massive performance boost thanks to the company’s updated XG Mobile graphics dock.
One of the biggest depar
NVIDIA has introduced DLSS 4, the latest version of its real-time image upscaling technology, at CES 2025. It is coming to all RTX GPUs, including the RTX 20 series that was discontinued back in 2020, but the older models aren't getting all its features. In the new GeForce RTX 50 series models, DLSS 4 will enable Multi Frame Generation. The feature generates up to three additional frames for every traditionally rendered one and can help multiply frame rates by up to eight times more than trad
CES 2025 has begun, which means a whole fleet of new gadgets has been unleashed onto the world. As usual, team Engadget has battled jet lag, sleep deprivation and the static shocks of those horrible casino carpets to bring you all the news that’s fit to print.
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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, MSI made something truly joyful when it created a custom CPU cooler that features a built-in turntable.
The water block’s official name is the Mag Coreliquid A13 concept, though a name doesn’t really matter because MSI says it doesn’t have plans to turn it into an actual retail device. That’s kind of a bummer since not only does it mean y
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I’m starting this year with a focus on tactics, not just tools. Timeboxing is the tactic I rely on to plan my 100 weekly waking hours. In this post I’m sharing tips and tools to help whether you’re new to t
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-squeeze-and-heat-your-strained-weary-feet/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Eufy E20 is a three-in-one, fast-charging smart vacuum at CES 2025, and we haven't seen anything else quite like it before. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/eufys-cutting-edge-new-vacuum-is-a-robot-handheld-and-stick-vac-all-at-once/#ftag=CADf328eec
What if your robovac could detect spills and untangle its own brushes? You no longer need to wonder with Eurkea's new J15 Max Ultra. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/ces-2025-eurekas-j15-max-ultra-robovac-uses-ai-actively-detect-spills-untangle-itself/#ftag=CADf328eec
Anker's portable essentials announced at CES 2025 include a cool new electric cooler, solar umbrella, portable chargers and more. Here's what's new. https://www.cnet.com/news/ces-2025-anker-solixs-new-electric-cooler-solar-umbrella-and-portable-chargers-keep-the-fun-going-outdoors/#ftag=CADf328eec
The XR3 Pro looks to push into Meta Orion territory. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/rayneos-newest-ar-glasses-shrink-down-into-smaller-sizes/#ftag=CADf328eec
Packed with entertainment focused-tech and boasting big autonomous claims, Sony and Honda's joint-venture electric sedan is finally available to order. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/sony-honda-open-reservations-for-2026-afeela-1-ev-starts-at-89900/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 106 for Jan. 7. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-jan-7-106/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for the Jan. 7 Strands puzzle, No. 310. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-7-310/#ftag=CADf328eec
Yes, the new Omen 16 Max is loaded with the latest from Nvidia, Intel and AMD, but what good is all that performance if you're throttled all the time? https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/most-powerful-hp-omen-gaming-laptop-ever-has-clever-ways-to-stay-cool-and-clean/#ftag=CADf328eec
It's not a giant alien head, but the 80L desktop is roomy and ready for top performance -- now and down the road -- while the laptop designs are inspired by the Northern Lights. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/alienware-rediscovers-its-enthusiast-roots-with-area-51-desktop-and-laptops/#ftag=CADf328eec
Let's get to know Nvidia's new flagship RTX 5090 graphics card -- and the 5080, 5070 Ti and 5070. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/the-wait-is-over-nvidias-next-gen-rtx-50-gpus-are-here/#ftag=CADf328eec
At CES 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang kicks off CES, the world's largest consumer electronics show, with a new RTX gaming chip, updates on its AI chip Grace Blackwell and its future plans to dig deeper into robotics and autonomous cars. https://www.cnet.com/videos/everything-announced-at-nvidias-ces-event-in-12-minutes/#ftag=CADf328eec
The newly-unveiled SOLIX Solar Umbrella is my unexpected summer essential.
We finally have a Last of Us Season 2 release month – and details on new PlayStation adaptations like a Horizon Zero Dawn film
We're live covering all the latest news from AMD's CES 2025 keynote as it happens.
Razer has announced its thinnest ever gaming laptop, the Blade 16, with an Nvidia RTX 5090 – but it’s had to dump Intel.
Alienware is bringing back its Area 51 line of gaming PC and laptop at CES 2025.
We're live covering all the latest news from Nvidia's CES 2025 keynote as it happens.
https://www.techradar.com/live/news/nvidia-ces-2025-keynote-live-blog
At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Alienware has announced a new series of Area 51 desktops and laptops, designed to bring Alienware back to the forefront of gaming PCs.
HP unveils the refresh of its most popular gaming laptop at CES 2025
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is the first gaming laptop that got my heart to grow three sizes, but can Asus deliver the same present at CES 2025? I think so.
https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/asus-zephyrus-g14-g16--specs-design
I like the idea of a gaming tablet, but between the price and practicality, is it really a good idea to bring the Asus ROG Flow Z13 back?
Are you ready for gaming laptops with power as incredible as an RTX 5090?
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/asus-rtx-50-series-rog-strix-scar-gaming-laptops-ces-2025
Cherry unveiled its latest computer accessories at CES 2025, which includes two new wireless mechanical keyboards.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/cherry-announces-new-wireless-mechanical-gaming-keyboards
NVIDIA unveiled its Blackwell family GPUs, with both the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 going on sale January 30.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia-unveils-rtx-5080-and-rtx-5090
Wired HyperX Pulsefire Saga and wireless Saga Pro gaming mice will offer free printable blueprints for its eight customizable parts.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/hyperx-pulsefire-mouse-ces-2025
Area-51 was one of the first gaming PCs I coveted in the late 90s, and it's making a return with the latest performance hardware from Intel and NVIDIA. But a couple of design choices leave me scratching my head.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/alienware-area-51-ces-announcement
Dust can easily clog up your gaming laptop, resulting in a noticeable drop in performance. HP wants to fix that with self-cleaning intake fans in its new OMEN MAX 16 gaming laptop.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hp-omen-max-16-ces-announcement
During CES 2025, HP announced five new OMEN gaming monitors, including an update to one of my top-rated monitors and a smart gaming display for cloud streaming.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/monitors/hp-omen-monitor-announcements-ces-2025
At CES 2025, Razer announced the latest Blade 16. Completely redesigned, the new Blade 16 is the thinnest gaming laptop Razer has ever made — and it's powered by AMD.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/razer/razer-blade-16-announcement-ces-2025
Dreame is making a splash at CES this year with a new pool cleaner that’s smart enough to gauge the shape of your pool before it dives in for a cleaning, along with a robot vacuum with retractable, obstacle-climbing legs.
Slated to ship in March, the Z1 Pro robotic pool cleaner boasts Dreame’s PoolSense technology, which intelligently recognizes pool shapes
It’s official: Nvidia’s next generation of gaming graphics is here, and friends, the GeForce RTX 50-series looks pretty compellingly priced on paper. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced eight different GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards during his CES 2025 keynote – four for desktop, and four for laptops, all compatible with a new DLSS 4 generation.
Today at CES 2025, Razer announced their latest Blade 16 gaming laptop, which is thinner, more robust, and more powerful than previous models.
That’s not to say the 2024 model of the Blade 16 was a slouch in the performance department, but it could’ve done with a better keybo
Today at CES 2025, Dell announced that they’re bringing back the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptops, which were known for their desktop-level CPUs and easy access for upgrades.
This time, they come armed with the latest hardware as well as a new thermal architecture for better internal cooling. The otherworldly design is also just really cool. Let’s di
Today at CES, Asus announced its lineup of 2025 gaming laptops, some of which feature Nvidia’s new, mega-powerful GeForce RTX 5090 graphics.
The Asus ROG Strix SCAR models, which are designed with the ultimate gaming experience in mind, feature highly efficient cooling systems as well as top-tier hardware. The Zephyrus models, on the other hand, exhibit th
Intel's press demos at CES 2025 include three ODM laptops and two mini dev kits for Panther Lake, powered by Celestial GPU architecture.
HyperX introduced several new mice at CES 2025, including a new line of modular mice that are built with 3D printing in mind.
https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-mice/hyperx-wants-you-to-print-your-own-mouse
The Alienware AW2725Q launches in March, priced at $899.99
Dell’s new high-end Alienware Area 51 laptops sport a color-shifting teal exterior with lots of RGB, and a glass window on the bottom. A new Area 51 desktop also supports top-end specs, more standard components, and an aim at simplifying future upgrades.
The Acer Predator X323QX combines a colorful 5K IPS panel with G-Sync Pulsar tech.
HP is updating its Omen gaming lineup with two 16-inch laptops, a compact 16L desktop, and a lower-end Victus that now comes in three colors, including pink.
MSI’s latest gaming laptops sport striking Norse, dragon, and cyborg designs, while including the latest CPUs and graphics from Intel, AMD, and Nvidia.
Acer’s new Predator Helios laptop series includes 16-, 18-inch models with Nvidia 50 series graphics, Core Ultra 9 275HX processors, RGB light bars up front, light stripes on the deck and rear, and swappable mechanical key switches.
HP’s Omen 32x is its first gaming monitor to support Google TV, and its on-screen input-sharing options could be game-changing.
Asus’ full line of new mobile gaming rigs ranges from Strix Scars at the top end to the lightweight Zephyrus G14 and G16.
The Samsung CES 2025 press conference is s
Sony's CES 2025 press conference was huge on the entertainment front if you're a PlayStation fan. In a series of rapid-fire announcements, the company announced it was making an anime based on Ghost of Tsushima Legends, the cooperative multiplayer mode from the acclaimed game. It then followed that up with news that Columbia Pictures was in the early stages of developing a movie based on the post-apocalyptic PlayStation game Horizon Zero Dawn. Finally, Neil Druckman
At CES 2025 renowned keyboard company Cherry revealed its latest gaming and office keyboards. Cherry keyboards are well-liked by enthusiasts, but the company seems to be aiming some of the new models at more casual users.
Let’s start with the gaming keyboards, of which there are two. The more noteworthy one is the XTRFY MX 8.3 TKL, which can reach 8000Hz and 4000Hz polling rates while wired and wireless, respectively. It also has a display that shows battery levels and even your typing
Anker announced a new wall charger at CES 2025 and this 140W model includes a nifty display for keeping track of various metrics. These data points include power usage per port, temperature and whether or not fast charging has been activated. The company has been popping displays on its larger chargers for a while now, but this is the first screen we’ve seen on something this small.
The screen even displays something Anker is calling an odometer, which measures lifetime usage in hours.
Anker has a major presence at CES 2025, as the company has revealed a whole bunch of wild and wacky products. One such item is a newly-announced solar electric cooler, which is basically like a portable refrigerator/freezer combo.
The Anker Solix EverFrost cooler is available in three sizes, from 23L to 58L, and uses air-cooled refrigeration technology for “faster and precise cooling.” To that end, Anker promises that these units cool more than 20 percent faster than rival products an
Anker's empire is vast, spanning everything from cheap batteries to 3D printers, but more importantly, it's varied. Case in point, the company is introducing the Anker Solix Solar Beach Umbrella at CES 2025, a flexible, freesta
CES is known for putting the spotlight on wacky innovations and Eufy came prepared for this year’s event. The company just revealed its E20 robot vacuum, which can actually transform from a traditional robovac to a manually-controlled stick vac. This is the first time we’ve seen something like this. Some robovacs
At CES 2025, Anker has a pair of new speakers under its Soundcore brand. The first, the Soundcore Rave 3S, is a $349 party speaker with AI-powered karaoke tricks and built-in light shows. Joining it is the SoundCore Boom 2 Pro, a more powerful follow-up to its non-Pro namesake, which adds bo
On the same day NVIDIA briefly became the most valuable company in the world, CEO Jensen Huang took to the CES 2025 stage to announce the company's new, long-awaited Blackwell family of graphic cards. The first salvo of RTX 50 series GPU will arrive in January, with pricing starting at $549 for the RTX 5070 and topping out at an eye-watering
Alienware has just announced the Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor at CES 2025. According to the company, the monitor has the highest pixel density for an OLED or QD-OLED (more on this in a minute) monitor at 166 pixels per inch (PPI). But that’s not all it offers.
The monitor has Dolby Vision HDR and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification for even better image quality. The 0.03ms response time is perfect for competitive gamers who value extreme speed, and the 240Hz refresh
Acer just announced a trio of new Predator gaming laptops at CES 2025 that are packed with high-end specs. They arrive with different price points and feature sets, but all of them include NVIDIA RTX-50 series GPUs.
The baddest of the bunch is the Predator Helios 18 AI. As indicated by the name, this laptop features an impressive 18-inch 4K Mini LED display. The refresh rate can typically go up to 120Hz, but a new dual-mode display feature lets users switch to FHD resolution at 240Hz.
The Alienware Area-51 desktop PC, a line of high-end gaming rigs dating back to 1998, has returned after several years out of the game. The company announced the new model at CES 2025, describing the resurrected Area-51 as “retaking the throne” as Alienware’s latest flagship gaming PC. But royalty
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Samsung TV AI will find recipes for food seen on the screen.
I'm in love with this stringless guitar and I don't care who knows it.
It's actually a good TV now!
The Amazfit Active 2, an AI-powered sports watch under $100, is a sign of things to come in 2025.
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