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Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 14 Series, POCO X7 Pro, and new wearables
Xiaomi launched their latest mid-range smartphones and wearables, featuring the Redmi Note 14 series, the POCO X7 series, the Redmi Watch 5, and the Redmi Buds 6. Redmi Note 14…
Nokia smartphones disappear from HMD website, signaling potential exit from market
Nokia-branded smartphones have vanished from HMD Global's website, fueling speculation that the once-dominant mobile phone company may be finally withdrawing from the smartphone market. While HMD has not released an official…
TikTok ban looms as Supreme Court hints at upholding U.S. restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared poised to uphold a ban on TikTok, the popular short-form video platform, signaling the latest escalation in a years-long standoff between American lawmakers and its…
The future of TV is here, and it sucks (but in a good way)
Forget clunky mounts and drilling holes in your walls. Displace TV has arrived, and it's bringing the "suck" back to television – literally. This wacky new TV uses vacuum suction…
POCO X7 Series debuts, including a special Iron Man Edition
POCO has unveiled its latest smartphone lineup, the X7 series, featuring the X7 Pro, the standard X7, and a special Iron Man Edition of the X7 Pro. This new series…
Dubai set to launch world’s first flying taxi service in 2026
Dubai is on track to become the first city in the world to offer a commercial flying taxi service, with operations slated to begin in 2026. This ambitious project has…
X rolls out labels for parody accounts to combat misinformation
The social media platform X, under the ownership of Elon Musk, is introducing labels for parody and satire accounts in an effort to curb misinformation and improve user experience. This…
Grok AI breaks free from X, now available as a standalone app
Grok, the AI assistant previously exclusive to the social media platform X, is now available as a standalone app on the US App Store. This move allows users to experience…
LEGO Game Boy coming soon: build your own retro gaming icon
In a surprise announcement, LEGO and Nintendo have revealed they will be releasing a LEGO version of the iconic Game Boy handheld console. This collaboration brings together two beloved brands,…
ChatGPT introduces customizable traits, allowing users to customize AI’s personality
OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, is rolling out a new feature that allows users to personalize their interactions in a more nuanced way. This update builds…
iOS 18.3 beta reveals potential new “Invites” app from Apple
A new app called "Invites" has been discovered in the latest iOS 18.3 beta, suggesting that Apple may be developing a dedicated app for organizing meetings and events. While Apple…
VLC Player is set to introduce real-time AI subtitling
VLC, the popular open-source video player, is set to receive a significant upgrade with the addition of real-time AI subtitling and translation. This new feature, demonstrated at CES 2025, utilizes…
BMW unveils Panoramic iDrive with advanced display technology
BMW has unveiled its next-generation iDrive system at CES 2025, introducing a panoramic vision for the future of driver-vehicle interaction. The new BMW Panoramic iDrive, set to debut in the…
Nintendo Switch 2 makes a surprise appearance at CES 2025
While Nintendo itself was absent from CES 2025, the rumored Switch 2 made a notable appearance thanks to accessory maker Genki. The company showcased a 3D-printed mockup of the upcoming console,…
From face-melting espresso to butt-cooling gaming chairs: here are some of CES 2025’s most absurd gadgets
CES 2025 has been a whirlwind of technological marvels, but let's be honest, the real fun is in the fringes, where innovation takes a detour into the land of the…
xAI’s Grok to unleash Unhinged Mode: brace yourselves for unfiltered AI
xAI, the AI company founded by Elon Musk, has revealed plans to introduce an "Unhinged Mode" for its Grok chatbot. This new mode, described as "objectionable, inappropriate, and offensive," is…
CES 2025: Astrohaus Unveils Wordrunner, a Writer-Focused Mechanical Keyboard
Astrohaus, a company known for its distraction-free writing tools, has launched the Wordrunner, a mechanical keyboard designed specifically for writers. Announced at CES 2025, the Wordrunner combines the tactile satisfaction…
CES 2025: MacPaw unveils Eney, an AI-powered task manager for Mac
MacPaw, the developer behind popular Mac apps like CleanMyMac and Setapp, has unveiled Eney, an AI-powered assistant designed to streamline your digital life on your Mac. Eney simplifies tasks and…