A patent filed for a touchpad with haptic feedback and an integrated speaker is a potential spark of ingenuity from Microsoft.
The first major awards ceremony of 2025 delivered a huge shock in the best animated film category.
The Eli Health Hormometer aims to gauge stress levels, reproductive health and more by analyzing your saliva.
Russian mobile app store spoofed to deploy Android malware.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/this-nasty-android-malware-is-posing-as-telegram-premium-app
From the company that brought you last year's finger-nibbling Amagami Ham Ham.
While the immediate consequences of a breach are often clear, the long-term implications can be far more devastating.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-true-cost-of-a-security-breach
Ever wanted a DualSense for Xbox? You might want to keep an eye on Hyperkin's The Competitor controller.
New photos might show us a Nintendo Switch 2 controller.
Despite taking a heavy hit after the July 2024 outage, CrowdStrike’s market value is now close to where it was previously
Withings is showing off a new smart mirror that can show all of your health stats and answer questions about them.
Windows 10 users, start planning for Windows 11 now – by watching Microsoft’s pop-up pushing an upgrade crash.
LG and Samsung are both adding Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant to their TVs, and we'll be intrigued to see how that works.
Halliday smart glasses push the boundaries of wearable AI and smart glasses tech and look to release early this year.
The SwitchBot Multitaskin Household Robot K20+ Pro is a robot vacuum cleaner, delivery assistant, mobile security guard and more.
Microsoft is set to double down on its generative artificial intelligence efforts in 2025 following the company's Vice Chair and President, Brad Smith's recent announcement of the tech giant's plans to invest up to $80 billion in building data centers.
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-massive-80-billiion-investment-in-data-centers
Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder proposes a "global soft pause button" on global hardware to prevent AI from causing existential doom.
Microsoft Copilot is coming to your TV. Or at least, the web app is. Dual press releases from LG and Samsung detail how the firms are leaning into the AI hype.
CES 2025 officially begins on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, and we’re excited to see all the newfangled consumer tech products that are slated to be announced. But we already have a good idea of what the show has in store when it comes to computer monitors.
Leaks and early announcements hint that CES 2025 will see the debut of several pixel-dense OLED panels, a
Tackling climate change is a team sport, and we all have to be in it together if we want to win. So, not only should we hold companies to high standards as far as mitigating their environmental impact, we should also laud them when they make positive steps in the right direction.
With almost 190 million laptops expected to ship throughout 2024, laptop manuf
The Mecha Comet is made for hackers and makers, running Debian with a custom touch UI and lots of upgradeability.
Intel officially announced its first two budget-mainstream Battlemage GPUs, the Arc B580 and Arc B570, but they're only the first salvo. The new architecture offers performance and efficiency improvements that should give Nvidia some much-needed competition, though drivers remain a potential sticking point.
We, as human beings, don’t worry too much about making sure the connections land at the right point. Our brain just works that way, declaratively. However, for building AI, we need to be more explicit. Let’s dive in! https://smashingmagazine.com/2025/01/understanding-ai-meaning/
Regardless of what kind of exercise you’re into, if you’re working out, you’ll want a pair of wireless workout headphones. They allow you to be free and untethered during a serious weight-lifting session, a 5K run, an hour at the skate park and everywhere in between where you’re moving and sweating a ton. There are dozens of great wireless headphones and
The Espresso 17 Pro is our favorite portable monitor. It delivers great image quality, has a rugged build, boasts built-in speakers and includes a touchscreen function. The only real trouble is that, with a 17-inch screen, it's perhaps not as truly portable as it could be.
Enter the Espresso 15 Pro.
As you mig
Elvie, the company known for its popular wearable breast pump, is showing off a new piece of baby gear at CES. Called Rise, it’s an app-controlled baby bouncer that can transform into a bassinet with a baby inside.
The $799 device is made for infants in the first few months of their lives. Elvie says the bouncer works for babies up to 20 lbs or 6 months old, whi
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The Psychology Behind TikTok’s Addictive Feed https://webdesignernews.com/tiktok-feed-psychology/
In today’s fast-moving world, copy-paste design has become the go-to approach for rapid development. https://webdesignernews.com/exploring-unicode-symbols-for-web-design-2/
Hello, today I’m happy to share my Figma iPhone 16 mockup. This free file includes realistic, fully responsive, layered, and structured iPhone 16 components for UI design, mockups, and presentations in Figma. Use this file to showcase your app designs with a professional-grade mockup. https://webdesignernews.com/free-realistic-iphone-16-mockup-for-figma/
Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers in the world. It is fast, secure, and packed with features that make it easy to use. One of the most exciting features recently introduced in Google Chrome is AI assistance. Powered by Google’s Gemini model, it can assist you with various development tasks directly in the browser. https://webdesignernews.com/how-to-use-ai-for-development-assistance-in-google-chrome/
This article provides a detailed overview of average annual salaries for web designers at different experience levels (beginner and advanced) in various countries. All figures are presented in U.S. dollars for consistency. https://webdesignernews.com/web-designer-salaries-around-the-world-a-comprehensive-guide/
Rice feeds half the global population, but for many farmers, growing the grain feels like a high-stakes gamble. One in five sacks is lost to threats including pests, crop disease and extreme weather. Soj Gamayan, whose family knows these challenges firsthand, is working to change that with his app AgriConnect, an AI-powered platform that helps farmers predict and manage crop risks.
The 22-year-old Filipino recently
Mullenweg criticized WP Engine's 30 day notice cancellation policy. Apparently forgets his own hosting company does the same thing.
The post Mullenweg Criticizes WP Engine For Something He Also Does appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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Stay up-to-date with the latest TikTok trends in 2025. Learn how to spot and capitalize on viral memes to keep your content fresh and engaging.
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The Roam SodaTop bottle can carbonate water in seconds and will cost just $50 when it launches this year. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-water-bottle-cap-is-like-a-personal-sodastream-you-can-take-on-the-go-it-sparkles/#ftag=CADf328eec
Why blow on your hot food when you can get a robot to do it for you? https://www.cnet.com/news/stop-scalding-your-tongue-on-tea-and-soup-this-25-cat-robot-blows-on-your-drink-to-cool-it/#ftag=CADf328eec
Several important refinance rates fell. If your mortgage rate is 1% higher than today's rate, a refinance might be worth it. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refi-rates-are-easing-for-homeowners-mortgage-refinance-rates-for-jan-6-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Some key mortgage rates declined. Here's where experts say rates might be headed in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/home-loan-rates-fall-current-mortgage-rates-for-jan-6-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
The Lymow One lawnbot is designed to offer "sturdy, speedy, superior" mowing.
How businesses can guard against the risk of security threats without breaking the bank.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/cyber-security-on-a-shoestring-maximizing-your-roi
SpaceX could provide the Italian government with secure telecomms services in a deal worth $1.6 billion.
A new leak suggests Samsung is preparing a "Pointer Mode" for its Galaxy smartwatches, which will let users control their TVs with gestures.
If you've ever been confused about the vast array of skincare products on the market and exactly which ones are right for you, L’Oréal claims to have the answer. For CES 2025, the company introduced a gadget called the
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Choosing skincare products often comes down to a matter of trial and error.
A tabletop device unveiled by L’Oréal, called the L’Oréal Cell BioPrint, is intended to change that. It will offer visitors to L’Oréal-stocked beauty counters the ability to analyze their skin for signs of biological aging, responsiveness to particular activ
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Let’s address the elephant in the room: Amazon Prime membership costs aren’t getting any cheaper. My credit card just caught the brunt of the yearly auto-renewal.
And as I fondly remember the modest $79 annual fee in 2005, which has ballooned to $139 today, I wonder aloud, “Why am I paying so much for two-day shipping and a video service?”
The company also unveiled two concepts: a Holographic TV and a MicroLED mirror display that analyzes your face. https://www.cnet.com/videos/samsung-oled-and-neo-qled-tvs-reduce-glare-add-more-ai/#ftag=CADf328eec
The company also added matte screens, and an Art Store, to its higher-end QLED TVs this year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/samsungs-2025-oled-tvs-reduce-glare-probably-wont-reduce-price/#ftag=CADf328eec
Ballie, a little robotic smart home ball that made waves last year, is actually becoming a real product. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/samsungs-ai-robot-ball-with-a-projector-is-real-and-ready-to-roll-in-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections: Sports Edition No. 105 for Jan. 6. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-jan-6-105/#ftag=CADf328eec
Donut Lab's second-generation hubless EV motor packs big performance and low weight into an unconventional shape. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/donut-lab-in-wheel-hubless-ev-motors/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are some hints — and the answers — for the Jan. 6 Strands puzzle, No. 309. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-6-309/#ftag=CADf328eec
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 6. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-monday-jan-6/#ftag=CADf328eec
Oukitel WP300 Pro rugged smartphone comes with two surprising accessories
Stress can really take a toll on a person, often in ways we don’t immediately recognize. Swiss startup Nutrix AG is hoping a quick, at-home spit test can help, by giving people a better idea of how stressed out they really are and the tools to manage it. At CES 2025, Nutrix showed off its cortiSense device, which measures levels of cortisol in saliva and can be used to track how this changes over time. The startup is planning to launch it by the end of the year, and it’ll work with the gSense
At CES 2025, Bosch is showing off an AI-enabled bassinet with sensors that can detect just about anything an anxious parent could ever hope to monitor about their baby. It’s not clear when the device, called Revol, may actually be available, but it’s able to track an impressive amount of data.
At first glance, the Revol looks somewhat similar to other smart bassinets like the ever-popular
Samsung has new soundbars and updates to an existing model to show off at CES 2025. First, the HW-QS700F is an all-new speaker that's designed to sit on a shelf or TV stand, but it can also be mounted at 90 degrees flat on a wall under a TV. The QS700F can optimize the sound based on how you've situated it for the best performance. This adjustment happens automatically thanks to a built-in gyro sensor. The QS700F will come with Samsungs redesigned subwoofer, the same one that is packaged with
Samsung's Frame series of TVs are one of the best solutions available for making a giant display blend more seamlessly into your home. At CES 2025, the company is expanding its lineup with the Frame Pro, a more advanced version of the TV that includes Samsung's top-of-the-line Neo QLED panel. The catch is that we don't yet know if Samsung is using a 4K or 8K panel here, a choice that'll significantly affect how much the Frame Pro costs when it eventually launches (Samsung hasn't provided a pr
Samsung is kicking off 2025 with a lineup of new AI-enhanced televisions. At CES 2025, Samsung unveiled the Neo QLED 8K QN990F and QN900F, plus the Neo QLED 4K QN90F, QN80F and QN70F. The TVs come with glare-free technology and a suite of AI features driven by Samsung Vision AI.
The Neo QLED 8K QN990F is Samsung’s top-of-the-line model and it features a super-slim, minimalist footprint and an NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor. Its AI abilities include proprietary 8K upscaling, frame-by-frame HDR r
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I made a desktop e paper display to show my calendar and to-do list to help keep me organized in college. Full source code available here: https://github.com/jaeheonshim/inky-dashboard
The display is only awoken from deep sleep mode every 30 minutes to update the information, allowing the frame to be fully battery powered. You can link your Todoist for the to-do items on the left, and you can link any calendar in iCal format (Goog
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The Nike x Hyperice boots include compression and heat for post-workout recovery, and athletes wore them during the 2024 Olympics. https://www.cnet.com/videos/new-nike-boots-include-compression-and-heat-for-post-workout-recovery/#ftag=CADf328eec
The new ring could give companies like Oura and Samsung more competition. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/circulars-new-smart-ring-can-detect-afib-from-your-finger/#ftag=CADf328eec
While 2024 brought a new category of Samsung’s Frame – a smart speaker dubbed the Music Frame – 2025 is ushering in an entirely new Frame TV – the Frame Pro, with a Neo QLED screen.
Samsung has announced its 2025 Neo QLED mini-LED TV lineup at CES.
TechRadar saw the cheerful yellow robot and chatted with Samsung's Head of Home Entertainment Product
Samsung has announced its 2025 OLED TV lineup with improved features and AI enhancements.
Version 2.0 of Samsung's reflection-reducing Glare Free screen tech fixes the first generation's black-level issue.
