At CES 2025, I took a ride in an electric car that you’d almost never have to plug in. The Aptera Solar EV is so laden with solar panels and so efficient in operation, the manufacturer claims it can harvest up to 40 miles of free range every day from that giant nuclear reactor in
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Show more (5 items) It’s our favorite time of the year. No, it’s not the holidays — it’s CES 2025, the annual tech show in Las Vegas. Tons of new products will be showcased during this event in dozens of categories, including AI, transportation, laptops, TVs, smart home tech and so much more. Companies come
At CES 2025, I took a ride in an electric car that you’d almost never have to plug in. The Aptera Solar EV is so laden with solar panels and so efficient in operation, the manufacturer claims it can harvest up to 40 miles of free range every day from that giant nuclear reactor in
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. 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 family’s business
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
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
Rare earth metals are largely unknown to the general public, but are used in a huge variety of products. The elements, including neodymium, and praseodymium, and cerium, themselves aren’t rare. But they’re concentrated in certain parts of the globe and are very challenging to refine into anything useful. Their unique electric and magnetic properties make
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
1. The first thing you need to buy prescription glasses online is a prescription. The best way to get an accurate prescription is to visit an optometrist and have an eye exam, which tends to cost around $100. After the test is complete, you need to make sure you get a hard copy of your
/ The new DeepMind team will build AI models that can simulate the physical world and advance AGI development. By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Share this story Image: The Verge Google DeepMind is assembling a
What happens when millions of people gather for a global event in a country where they may not speak the language but suddenly need medical attention? For starters, you try to figure out a way to connect people across languages, including translating sometimes vague and culturally specific personal health complaints into medical terminology that doctors
$895 at eBay Soundwave Hearing Sontro Best simple OTC hearing aid Show more (1 item) In this article: Despite how new over-the-counter hearing aids are, there are already plenty of options to choose from. I was able to get my hands on some of the top options for testing. I had a mix of over-the-ear,
Smart glasses are all trying to get smarter. In an ongoing quest to find ways on our faces, companies are pitching ever-more-normal-looking glasses promising AI onboard that can interact with our lives using built-in cameras. Meta’s already laid out a path to that future with current Meta Ray-Bans and future dreams of Meta Orion full
HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us returns for season 2 in just a few months. Sony revealed the hit horror game will be back on TV with fresh episodes beginning in April and dropped a new trailer for fans to pore over in the meantime. Suggested Reading Spider-Man 2’s New Web Wings Make It
Sony has big Hollywood plans for its hit gaming franchises. The PlayStation 5 maker announced a series of new movie spin-offs at CES 2025 this week, including movie versions of Helldivers 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn, as well as an anime spin-off of Ghost of Tsushima. Suggested Reading The Week In Games: Co-Op Bug Blasting
Wearables maker Amazfit unveiled its Active 2 smartwatch at CES on Monday, touting it as a long-lasting device fit for a health-driven lifestyle. And with a starting price of $100, it’s aggressively priced compared to smartwatches from Apple, Google and Samsung. The announcement also comes as Samsung recently said it’s bringing its $60 Galaxy Fit 3
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At CES 2025, Anker unveiled its first solar umbrella, designed to charge electronic devices — like coolers or phones — while outdoors. The new umbrella is part of Anker’s SOLIX lineup, which includes energy-efficient products like portable power stations and solar generators intended for powering home appliances during blackouts and emergencies. Though many solar-powered beach
/ We expect to find out more about Samsung’s new flagship phones and features starting at 1PM ET on January 22nd. By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Share this story Image: Samsung Samsung has
In what was an otherwise uneventful CES 2025 press conference, Samsung on Monday announced January 22 as the date for its next Unpacked event. The timing lines up with earlier reporting. The event, which is being livestreamed through Samsung’s site, will almost certainly serve as a launching pad for the company’s latest flagship phone, the
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda revealed Monday at CES 2025 his vision for a living laboratory chock full of startups and technology. His message: Woven City — a prototype city on a 175-acre site at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan — is open for business and searching for inventors. “Today, I say to
If you’re like a huge percentage of the population, your day doesn’t really start until you get your first cup of coffee. And for a lot of us, that means stopping at the coffee shop every morning. At an average of $3 a cup, this daily habit can add up quickly. That’s where a handy coffee
Social network and X competitor Bluesky’s massive growth slowed in December in the U.S., after having surged from 9+ million in September to north of 20 million users in November. The slowdown is based on an analysis of web traffic and mobile app daily active users by analytics firm Similarweb, which found that Bluesky grew
From smartphones to laptops to tablets, our trusty electrical outlets and various USB ports can quickly get crowded whenever the need to charge multiple devices arises. If you’ve been looking for a way to keep your devices powered up while reducing cable clutter, then a docking station might be a great investment. Right now, this
It’s January 2025 and we’re still thinking about all the best games and moments of 2024. We’ve looked back on our favorite games of last year, the characters who stuck with us throughout the last 12 months, and the various highs and lows of the industry. While we’ve celebrated the best games at large and
At CES 2025, accessory and controller maker Hyperkin revealed its upcoming Xbox gamepad that is inspired by Sony’s PS5 DualSense controller. However, this new wired controller is much more than just an Xbox pad designed for folks who prefer the layout and shape of a PlayStation controller. Suggested Reading The Best Reveals From The Game
Tech companies love rolling a robot out onstage. These systems serve as shorthand for consumer electronics brands branching out into more bleeding-edge category. On occasion we get an Amazon Astro or Sony Aibo that actually hit in the market in some form. More often than not, however, the robots only exist in the land of
/ A new certification is coming for Qi2 devices that need a case to add magnetic alignment. By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Share this story Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The
/ Newer Google TVs will come with far-field microphones, allowing you to talk to your TV without speaking into your remote. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share this story Photo by Jennifer
Agriculture, which consumes about 70% of global freshwater, is grappling with increased water scarcity and inefficient irrigation systems. Traditional methods of irrigation not only lead to wasted water and nutrients, but also contribute to lower crop yields, food insecurity, and unnecessary carbon emissions. Hong-Kong based agriculture technology startup Full Nature Farms thinks there’s a better