Google will use more mics and Gemini AI to get you to talk to your TV
Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant to Google TV, allowing you to interact with your TV more naturally, ask questions, and control smart home devices.
The Verge (www.theverge.com)
• Published 18 days ago
Google is forming a new team to build AI that can simulate the physical world
Google is establishing a team to build AI that can simulate the physical world, led by one of the former co-leads on OpenAI's Sora model.
TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
• Published 18 days ago
TCL’s first new TV of 2025 is the “affordable premium” QM6K Mini LED
TCL has announced the new QM6K Mini LED TV with up to 500 dimming zones, less blooming, and a native 144Hz refresh rate, starting at $750 for a 50-inch model.
The Verge (www.theverge.com)
• Published 18 days ago
AMD’s Z2 handheld gaming chips are official — and not coming to a Steam Deck near you
AMD initially said they would come to the Steam Deck (and others) but Valve has categorically denied a Z2 Deck.
The Verge (www.theverge.com)
• Published 18 days ago
AMD announces next-gen Radeon RX 9070-series GPUs with AI-powered FSR 4 upscaling
AMD is previewing its next-gen GPUs and FSR 4 upscaling. The Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 will be the first GPUs with AI-powered FSR 4 upscaling support.
The Verge (www.theverge.com)
• Published 18 days ago
Dell will no longer make XPS computers
Dell is officially killing the XPS branding that’s become a mainstay for people seeking a sleek, respectable, well-priced PC.
Ars Technica (arstechnica.com)
• Published 18 days ago
JBL’s Tour One M3 headphones wirelessly connect to older devices using a touchscreen transmitter
JBL’s new Tour One M3 wireless headphones include an optional touchscreen transmitter allowing them to be connected to older audio devices or in-flight entertainment systems.
The Verge (www.theverge.com)
• Published 18 days ago
Ecobee launches an even cheaper smart thermostat
Ecobee revealed a new $129.99 Smart Thermostat Essential during CES, featuring a full-color display and support for Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant.
The Verge (www.theverge.com)
• Published 18 days ago
The next generation of Google TVs will let you talk to Gemini without a remote
Far-field mics and a new widget hub announced at CES
Android Police (www.androidpolice.com)
• Published 18 days ago
Qualcomm brings its Snapdragon X chips to mid-range Windows laptops and desktops
Qualcomm's latest chip for PCs, Snapdragon X, announced at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show, is aimed at the mid-range market.
TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
• Published 18 days ago
Black Ops 6’s Squid Game Season 2 Crossover and Call of Duty’s Controversial Relationship With Microtransactions
IGN (www.ign.com)
• Published 18 days ago
HDMI 2.2 cranks the bandwidth to 96Gbps and aims to eliminate audio sync issues forever
The HDMI Forum has announced HDMI 2.2, a new specification that doubles the previous bandwidth and includes a protocol to keep audio and video in sync.
The Verge (www.theverge.com)
• Published 18 days ago
The 50 Greatest Video Games of All Time
Rolling Stone (www.rollingstone.com)
• Published 18 days ago
Transcend the Otherworld in the Astral Anomaly Event
Ea.com (www.ea.com)
• Published 18 days ago
SpaceX's Starship Flight 7 test flight will deploy simulated Starlink satellites for 1st time
Starship aims to deploy simulated Starlink satellites during Flight Test 7.
Space.com (www.space.com)
• Published 18 days ago
Amazon Cancels Mighty No. 9 3DS And Vita Pre-Orders 12 Years After They Were Originally Promised
The Mega Man successor was a $4 million crowdfunded disappointment
Kotaku (kotaku.com)
• Published 18 days ago
Samsung rolling out third One UI 7 beta with UI tweaks – here’s the full changelog [Gallery]
Samsung is rolling out a new One UI 7 beta update, beta 3, which brings a bunch of UI tweaks and bug fixes ahead of a stable release.
9to5google.com (9to5google.com)
• Published 18 days ago
Qi2 is officially coming to Samsung Galaxy devices, Google adding Pixel’s faster speeds
It's been officially confirmed that Samsung Galaxy smartphones will be adopting Qi2 in 2025, with Google Pixel also likely coming too.
9to5google.com (9to5google.com)
• Published 18 days ago
Oh yeah, that’s a smart dog door with custom RGB lighting
Pawport’s smart dog door showed back up at CES to announce final pricing and availability as well as a weatherproof outdoor model.
The Verge (www.theverge.com)
• Published 18 days ago
Desperate for Bing Users, Microsoft Creates Sneaky Search Interface That Looks Like Google
What more can you say? This is just sad.
Gizmodo.com (gizmodo.com)
• Published 18 days ago