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Dell jettisoned decades of product nomenclature this week at CES 2025 as it introduced a new portfolio of product lines: Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max branded PCs and laptops.

According to Dell, the rebrand intends to simplify what had become a hodgepodge of product lines with sometimes inscrutable names that tell the average consumer very little about the computer's intended audience.

This includes the XPS, Inspiron, Latitude, and Precision product lines, all of which have very different intended audiences and it isn't exactly clear at first glance who they're meant to appeal to.

With the new Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max lines, customers should be able to tell from a label at a local Best Buy or Currys whether the PC or laptop they're looking at is appropriate for their needs.

Beyond these 'base' names, you'll also have numbers for the size of a laptop, let's say, as well as additional Plus and Premium labels on top of that to signify where the products fall in terms of performance, quality, and price point.

So, for example, the Dell 14 Premium would be analogous to the previous-gen Dell XPS 14, while the Dell 16 2-in-1 would effectively replace the previous Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1, while the Dell 14 Plus would replace the Dell Inspiron Plus 14.

The Pro and Pro Max products will cater more toward enterprise users, similar to how the Latitude and Precision laptops and workstations have done for much of Dell's existence. The Dell Pro fills the niche the Latitude previously occupied while the Dell Pro Max effectively replaces the Dell Precision lineup.

While the new naming scheme doesn't exactly 'simplify' the number of products offered, Dell hopes that the new nomenclature helps customers find the right computer for their needs without as much guesswork as its previous products sometimes required, and there's good reason to think that Dell might be right.

Taking a page from Apple, with a bit more clarity—and controversy

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There's no way to sugarcoat this, but there are a lot of tech enthusiasts who are not going to like any of this, not one bit.

Some of these product lines, like the Dell XPS, have storied history behind them as well as some very devoted fans. The first Dell XPS PCs were launched way back in 1993 (the Dell Dimension XPS 466V), and have been a Dell mainstay ever since, with many users owning multiple Dell XPS products over the years.

The Dell Latitude line, meanwhile, has been a business mainstay for just over 30 years, while the first Inspiron laptops meant for mainstream users went on sale in the late 1990s.

Needless to say, leaving these iconic brandings behind isn't something any company would (or should) take lightly.

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However, Dell's product portfolio is also showing its age, at least in marketing terms. When you look at a MacBook Pro 14-inch, you do kind of know what you're getting just from the name, and Dell is clearly taking a page from Apple in this instance (I mean, Pro and Pro Max? You can't really trademark these words, but the parallels can't be clearer to Apple's laptop line).

Things change. Once dominant brands rebrand themselves every generation or so (if not more frequently), so I'm not all that heartbroken about the end of the XPS name as some (like my boss, Matt Hanson) might be. And even though some might ridicule Dell's 'simplified' nomenclature which can become as unwieldy as a theoretical Dell Pro Max 14 Premium 2-in-1 (not confirmed, but possible under this new scheme, at least), Dell's new portfolio actually tells you more about the PC you're buying just in the name than a lot of other PC manufacturers.

Even Apple, known for its 'simple' product line hides a lot of complexity behind the product page, at least when it comes to what kind of PC you're actually getting. Getting a MacBook Pro 14-inch? Well, at least three different market segments are served by that one laptop, depending on what specs you choose (the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max cater to the power-casual users, prosumers, and true creative professionals, respectively, all in one laptop).

Sure, that kind of flexibility in a single product is in itself a selling point, but if you're buying a MacBook Pro 14-inch off the shelf, which one are you getting?

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Are you getting it with an M4 chip or an M4 Max? How many CPU cores? How many GPU cores? Well, for that, you'll have to dig into the specs a bit, and two MacBook Pro 14-inch laptops could be wildly different in terms of performance, which might not be apparent at first glance.

With Dell's new nomenclature, you might get some potentially complicated product names, but those names might end up being more meaningful for the people who will ultimately buy them in a way that many other PC manufacturers' products simply are not.

I might know the difference between a Lenovo IdeaPad and a Lenovo ThinkPad; or an HP OmniBook, HP Envy, HP Pavilion, HP ZBook, and HP Spectre, but does the average customer? Probably not, and it might make a material difference in the price they pay and the experience they receive from their new computer.

Transparency is always a good thing for customers

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Of course, anyone who is buying a desktop PC or laptop needs to do the appropriate research on the various options in front of them and shouldn't rely solely on a product's name to tell them all they need to know to make an informed purchase. After all, only a fool buys a car because of its make, model, and color options. Computers are no different.

But there's value in knowing where to start, and quite frankly, if you have to ask someone who knows about computers if a particular make and model of laptop is right for a specific use case, you're already in a bad place as a consumer. Dell's new naming scheme, for all its faults, makes it easier for the average customer to find the computer that they need, so nothing else should really matter.

Dell's new product portfolio is bound to have critics and even full-on haters (I was one of them, initially), but it's quickly growing on me.

Product transparency for the customer is always a good thing, especially for highly technical products like computers. If it doesn't have the sexiest or most storied branding on the market, so be it.

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Dell first introduced its Precision mobile workstation brand back in 1997, with the aim of catering to professionals needing high-performance computing in a portable form. Designed for tasks like 3D rendering, engineering simulations, and video editing, the Precision series quickly became a popular choice among creatives and professionals requiring portable workstations for complex workloads.

Dell is now overhauling many of its product lines, retiring longstanding and recognizable brands like Precision and Latitude in favor of a simplified naming system.

This includes the Precision line, which is being replaced by the Dell Pro Max, while the Latitude name has been replaced by Dell Pro.

Dell Pro Max takes a bow

The first models in the new mobile workstation series are the Dell Pro Max 14 and Pro Max 16, designed for intensive workloads and multitasking. Both feature a redesigned 16:10 aspect ratio, a larger click-pad, and options for up to a QHD+ display with an 8MP IR camera, improving usability for video conferencing and creative tasks.

The Pro Max 14, weighing from 4.04lbs (1.83kg), can be configured with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processors, Nvidia RTX 500-class graphics, 6400MT/s memory, and 2TB of storage. It includes a 72Whr 4-cell battery and supports up to Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and single-cable docking for streamlined connectivity.

The larger Pro Max 16 also runs on Intel Core Ultra 9 processors and 6400MT/s memory but steps things up with Nvidia RTX 2000-series graphic. It supports up to 4TB of storage and includes a 96Whr 6-cell battery for longer usage between charges. It has a starting weight of 4.86lbs (2.20kg).

Further details on pricing, availability, and additional models in the Pro Max range are expected to be announced in due course.

Dell also plans to expand the lineup over time with Base, Plus, and Premium configurations (as it is doing with the Pro line) to offer a range of performance options for different needs.

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As the demand for AI tools in computing continues to grow, HP is looking to offer up a new trio of laptops in its EliteBook series, powered by Intel’s latest mobile Core Ultra CPUs.

The new EliteBook X G1i, EliteBook X Flip G1i, and EliteBook Ultra G1i models bring next-gen AI processing capabilities alongside eye-catching hardware specs.

Each new EliteBook is powered by Intel's Core Ultra processors, available in 5 and 7 configurations, complete with integrated Neural Processing Units (NPUs) capable of handling 40 to 60 TOPS for AI-based tasks.

HP EliteBook Ultra G1i

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The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i stands out with its ultra-slim and lightweight design; measuring just 9.10 mm at its thinnest point and 14.9 mm at the rear, with the non-touchscreen version weighing in at a mere 1.195 kg.

Its display supports 400 nits of brightness and DCI-P3 100% color gamut, and is also certified for low blue light, reducing eye strain during long hours of use.

The new range offers a 14-inch display (touchscreen optional) featuring HP's UWVA BrightView technology. and is equipped with 256GB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage by default.

The 9MP camera features IR functionality and AI ISP, making it compatible with Windows Studio Effects for video conferencing.

The laptop supports 16GB to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory, ensuring smooth multitasking and storage options go up to 2TB using PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe M.2 SSDs for ultra-fast data access.

The device offers a full-sized backlit keyboard with a haptic click pad with customizable feedback. On the right side, two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports support DisplayPort 2.1, while the left side houses a combo headphone/microphone jack, a USB Type-A 10Gbps port, and an additional Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port.

For connectivity, the EliteBook Ultra G1i is equipped with Intel Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and optional LTE/5G capabilities. The audio system is powered by Poly Studio, boasting four stereo speakers and dual microphones with AI-enhanced noise reduction.

HP EliteBook X G1i

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Next up, the HP EliteBook X G1i is a premium clamshell laptop designed for professionals who need performance and style.

This model features an aluminum chassis available in Atmospheric Blue and Glacier Silver, with dimensions that slightly vary from the Ultra model, but it's still light, with weight starting at 1.18 kg.

The HP EliteBook X G1i has a dual display option which includes the WUXGA (1920 x 1200) and 2.5K (2560 x 1600), offering options for touch or anti-glare configurations. Depending on the configuration, brightness can range from 400 to 800 nits.

It supports memory configurations ranging from 16GB to 32GB of LPDDR5X and offers storage options of up to 2TB using PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSDs.

For input, users will find a backlit, spill-resistant keyboard and a Microsoft Precision Touchpad that allows for intuitive navigation and gesture support.

The X G1i also comes equipped with Intel Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and optional LTE Advanced Pro and 5G capabilities for seamless connectivity. This device also features two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, one USB Type-A port, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a headphone/microphone combo jack.

HP EliteBook X Flip G1i

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Finally, the HP EliteBook X Flip G1i introduces flexibility with its 360-degree hinge, enabling users to switch between four different usage modes: laptop, tablet, tent, and stand.

This model weighs slightly more at 1.39 kg, largely due to its convertible nature, but its display options are identical to the X G1i, with WUXGA and 2.5K resolutions, and the same brightness configurations ranging from 400 to 800 nits.

However, the touchscreen functionality makes the Flip G1i particularly useful for creative professionals and those who need an interactive display for note-taking or presentations.

The X Flip G1i supports 16GB to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory, and offers up to 2TB of PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD storage.

Its connectivity options include Intel Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and optional 5G support. Like the other models, it includes two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, one USB Type-A port, and an HDMI 2.1 port.

The X Flip G1i is powered by HP Long Life batteries available in 56Wh or 68Wh, with USB-C fast charging support for uninterrupted productivity.

It also includes a backlit keyboard with spill resistance and a multi-touch supported touchpad, along with an optional HP Rechargeable Active Pen for precision inking.

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• Dell unveils new "Pro" laptop range to replace Latitude brand
• Base, Plus and Premium tiers all available at launch
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Dell is launching a new range of AI-powered business laptops as it retires the iconic Latitude brand.

First introduced in 1994, Latitude is being replaced by a more straightforward 'Dell Pro' name. Launching in March 2025, the new models with sport a redesigned, modern design and come in Base, Plus, and Premium tiers.

The base Dell Pro 14 has a plastic chassis in Solid Magnetite or Platinum Silver with a 14-inch FHD+ display offering touch and non-touch options, up to 400 nits brightness, and ComfortView Plus for reduced blue light. It supports up to 64GB DDR5 memory, 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage, and 13th or 14th Gen Intel Core processors, including Ultra Series 2 models arriving in March.

New Dell Pro laptops

Weighing 2.39 kg (1.36 lbs), the base Dell Pro 14 offers a variety of ports, including 1x USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4.0, 1x USB Type-C with Power Delivery 3.1 and DisplayPort 2.0, a 4.5mm barrel power delivery port, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), 1x HDMI 2.1, and 1x RJ-45 (1 Gigabit).

Modular USB-C ports improve durability and repairability, and connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, 6E, 7, and Bluetooth 5.3 or 5.4. Additional features include a Copilot button and an FHD IR camera with a manual shutter for privacy.

The Dell Pro 16 offers a larger 16-inch display with a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio of 89.2% versus 87.8%. It is also obviously heavier, weighing in at 1.94 kg (4.27 lbs).

The Dell Pro 13/14/16 Plus models have an aluminum chassis in Platinum Silver color. They come with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors with Intel graphics, up to 64GB of DDR5 memory (the 16 inch model is capped at 32GB LPDDR5x) and up to 2TB of storage. The 13-inch and 14-inch Plus models also support a 2-in-1 form factor for multiple usage modes, including laptop, tablet, tent, and stand.

The Dell Pro 13 Premium (PA13250) and Pro 14 Premium (PA14250) have a magnesium chassis in Magnetite color and come with up to Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, and Intel Arc graphics. They support with up to 32GB LPDDR5x memory, and 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage.

Both include dual USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, and a universal audio jack. The Pro 13 Premium with a 13.3-inch display is the smallest and lightest of the new laptops, weighing in 1.07 kg (2.36 lbs), while the Pro 14 is 1.14 kg (2.52 lbs). They are also Dell Pro’s quietest models thanks to a new dual-fan system that increases airflow by 20%.

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• Garmin's new system for motorbikes builds on cycling radar tech
• Audio and visual alerts are sent to headsets and sat-nav systems
• Handlebar-mounted lights alert riders to approaching vehicles 

Building on Garmin’s experience with its Varia bicycle radar systems, the company has just unveiled similar technology that it hopes will equip motorcyclists with improved situational awareness on the road.

As with its Varia bicycle-based system, which takes the form of a rear light that synchs up with a handful of the brand’s cycling computers and a smartphone app to deliver notifications about vehicles approaching from behind, the zūmo R1 radar takes things a step further with both audio and visual notifications.

Although Garmin is frustratingly scant on details, it appears that the zūmo R1 radar requires hard-wiring into a motorcycle’s onboard battery, with the unit discreetly mounted to the top or bottom of a motorcycle’s rear license plate.

You can then run several more wires up to the handlebar-mounted lighting system, should you want to make use of the visual indicators notifying of surrounding traffic.

When a vehicle approaches fast from the rear, these LEDs will light up red before turning amber on either the left or right hand side of the handlebar to indicate which side the car is passing on, helping riders banish the blind spot.

On top of this, riders can also receive audio prompts through compatible helmet-mounted headsets, as well as an additional radar display that appears on either the brand’s zūmo R1 Radar smartphone app or a compatible zūmo XT2 motorcycle sat-nav head unit.

Seeing as the water and dust-proof radar itself doesn’t feature any sort of display, users will have to download the smartphone app to access things like light brightness settings, as well as how near or far away approaching vehicles have to be before the system alerts the radar.

According to Garmin’s specs, the radar is able to detect vehicles up to 60 meters away, while a rear-facing LED attached to the zūmo R1 radar unit glows amber when the system is activated, but changes its hue to red as a vehicle gets closer to increase drivers' awareness of a rider ahead.

The system is on sale now, costing £519 /$599 / AU$1,099, with shipping slated to start in five to eight weeks.

Analysis: A lot of faff and money for a little extra safety

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A number of motorcycle manufacturers, including Ducati, are already shipping models with both Adaptive Cruise Control and a similar Blind Spot Detection system built into their vehicles.

These play nicely with the bike’s head unit and don’t require any additional (and unsightly) cables or lights to spoil a motorcycles clean aesthetic.

As time moves on, it’s only natural that even more advanced safety technology, much of which will be borrowed from the four-wheeled world, will filter down to the more expensive motorcycle models on sale.

Garmin’s retrofit radar system works well on bicycles, which don’t tend to have mirrors and travel at a much slower pace compared to motorcycles, making fast-approaching traffic from the rear something to be very wary of.

But this additional kit feels like a lot of effort, faff and outlay for something that can as easily be achieved with a good old-fashioned mirror and shoulder check – something motorcycle instructors drill into you when navigating the learner stages.

What’s more, past experience with Garmin’s Varia system on a road bicycle proved that it worked fabulously well on quiet country lanes, where the traffic is generally much less dense, but it came rather unstuck in bustling cities like London or New York.

Although we haven't tested it yet, it’s likely to be a very similar story with the zūmo R1 radar and, considering motorcycles tend to thrive in the city, the system could actually end up being more of a nannying hindrance than a helping hand.

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• Samsung says its latest QD-OLED panel will hit 4,000 nits
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Samsung Display, which manufactures the QD-OLED panels used by Samsung Electronics and Sony, has said that its latest QD-OLED panel can hit 4,000 nits peak brightness, which would make it the 'brightest OLED panel on the market', as reported by Sammobile.

The new panel, which could be part of Samsung's 2025 QD-OLED TVs such as the flagship Samsung S95F, is said to achieve 30% higher peak brightness than last year's QD-OLED panel, which Samsung Display said could hit 3,000 nits.

This announcement comes at a similar time to reports that LG's latest OLED panels can hit 3,700 nits. Whether these panels will be featured in its 2025 OLED TVs, such as the LG M5 or LG G5, remains to be seen.

While the 4,000 nits number sounds like a breakthrough for OLED TVs, these new QD-OLED panels are actually unlikely to hit 4,000 nits - at least when used in the latest batch of QD-OLED TVs.

Brightness that's too good to be true

We measured the Samsung S95D at 1,868 nits peak brightness - significantly less than the 3,000 nits initially claimed by Samsung Display. (Image credit: Future)

In my own testing of last year's Samsung S95D OLED TV, one of the best TVs released in 2024, we measured peak brightness at 1,868 nits and 1688 nits in Standard and Filmmaker picture modes on a 10% white HDR window pattern. This is a ways off the 3,000 nits that Samsung Display claimed this panel would hit.

It's also worth bearing in mind that when claimed peak brightness figures are given by brands, these are usually measured in the brightest picture modes, often called Vivid or Dynamic - a picture mode we here at TechRadar recommend avoiding - and on smaller HDR test pattern window sizes, likely between 2-5%, which won't have as large an effect on HDR highlights as a 10% window, the window size we use to measure peak brightness.

While it didn't hit 3,000 nits, this didn't stop the Samsung S95D winning the title of our TV of the Year and being one of the best OLED TVs ever released. Its peak brightness is still the highest I've tested on an OLED TV, but it'll be some time before an OLED TV can consistently hit 3,000 nits; that's a level usually reserved for the best mini-LED TVs.

So with this in mind, it's extremely unlikely that this year's batch of QD-OLEDs are going to take things a step further and hit 4,000 nits. While a brightness increase in this year's QD-OLED TVs is likely, just how much brighter they'll be remains to be seen.

We've actually seen the S95F in-person and while its new Glare Free 2.0 tech solves the S95D's biggest issue with black levels, we weren't able to test brightness at the time. However, when we can get our hands on one for testing, we'll be sure to give its brightness a thorough test.

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Samsung has taken the covers off a trio of Odyssey gaming monitors for CES 2025, which all have ‘industry first’ specs; they've caught my eye but feel gloriously over the top.

Leading the charge is the 2025 Odyssey OLED G8, which is the first 27-inch OLED monitor to have a 4K resolution (3,840 x 2,160); that translates to a healthy 165 pixels per inch. The screen refreshes fast too, at a rate of 240Hz.

But if that's too slow for you, then the new Odyssey OLED G6 has a frankly baffling 500Hz refresh rate. There’s a minor compromise here in that the OLED panel is only QHD resolution (2,560 x 1,440) rather than 4K, but on a 27-inch monitor I think 1440p is absolutely fine and arguably the sweet spot in order to get games running at high enough frame rates to tap into that refresh rate.

And that actually has me scratching my head. I love big specs when it comes to gaming hardware, but these displays feel like overkill. My current PC gaming setup involves a monstrously powerful Starforge Systems machine with a mighty Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 paired with an Alienware AW3423DWF QD-OLED monitor; that’s a 34-inch QHD OLED display with a 165Hz.

Now even with a current top-of-the-line graphics card, getting a high enough frame rate to take advantage of high refresh rate panels when playing demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p, is a challenge. Often I need to rely on Nvidia’s smart DLSS technology or make do with frame rates that can drop below 60 frames per second.

Cue a tiny violin playing for me as I dive into Night City with ray tracing maxed out and a frame rate below 120 fps. But this does get me wondering why Samsung has made such high-spec Odyssey displays.

4K at 27 inches in the G8 seems perhaps a bit too high, much like putting 4K panels in laptop displays, where one arguably doesn't need such density of pixels in a compact screen space. And as games get more demanding, hitting a native 4K on current hardware at high frame rates isn’t super-easy; see our PS5 Pro review as an example of that.

Equally, the G6 seemingly solves that by going for a QHD resolution. But I remain unconvinced by extremely high refresh rates on monitors. To tap into the true potential of a 500Hz refresh rate you’d want a game running at 500 fps, but plenty of games can't do this even on powerful hardware and at low settings; some games have built-in fps limitations.

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Sure, a 500Hz monitor will be one of the smoothest around, but it does feel more like a boast for Samsung rather than a display that’ll offer a huge upgrade over, say a 240Hz gaming monitor.

But I've not seen these displays with my one eyes, so I may have to defer to the opinion of my colleagues over at CES, who might get a chance to see these two Odyssey screens in action; for what it’s worth, the Odyssey displays I've seen in the past have often impressed me.

Big screen, big resolution

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Where a high resolution does make a lot of sense is in the new Samsung Odyssey G7. Revealed after the other two Odyssey monitors, the G7 is another ‘industry first’ in that it sports a 40-inch panel with a 5K resolution (5120 x 2160).

Now that’s something I can get behind, as at larger screen sizes, hefty resolutions make sense as there’s a need for more pixels per inch to keep images sharp. Granted, the best 4K OLED TVs look pretty good at one ‘K’ resolution less than the G7.

But a 5K resolution in a 40-inch monitor sort of makes sense for people looking for a large desktop display that they’d sit closer to than a TV, where having a denser cluster of pixels helps keep images looking sharp at close range.

To push games at a solid frame rate to a 5K monitor, one will need some powerful hardware. But the solution to that could come in the form of the leaked GeForce RTX 5090. So I could see the Odyssey G7 appealing to those who have a next-generation high-end PC and want to game at super-sharp resolutions.

At the time of writing, Samsung hasn’t revealed release dates or pricing for these new Odyssey displays, but don't expect them to be cheap. If you want a great gaming display right now, do check out our guide on the best gaming monitors.

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• The Eureka J15 Max Ultra is the first robovac to detect clear liquids
• It uses AI to detect subtle changes in floor texture
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Eureka has unveiled the J15 Max Ultra, the first robot vacuum and mop that's able to detect and respond to transparent liquids on your floor.

It boasts an updated version of Eureka's 'IntelliView AI' technology, which made its debut in the J15 Pro Ultra. This feature meant that when met with a wet spillage, the bot would rotate, lift its roller brush to stop that part getting wet, and prioritize mop cleaning to get the spillage dealt with. The only problem was that ambient light meant transparent liquids could confuse the robot's vision sensors, but not so with the updated version of the technology.

IntelliView AI 2.0 uses an infrared vision system and an FHD vision sensor to create two types of views simultaneously, in real time. It uses these to create a hi-definition image of objects and their surface structures, which aren't as affected by lighting variations. The bot then uses AI algorithms to identify subtle differences in surface texture reflections and texture, which alert it to liquid on the floor – even if that liquid is clear.

(Image credit: Future)

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The Eureka J15 Max is one of a number of innovative new robot vacuums to be unveiled at CES 2025 – others include the Roborock Saros Z70 with its extending mechanical pincer arm, and the Dreame X50 Ultra Complete, which can lift itself up on stilts.

The Eureka J15 Max Ultra might not have any extra limbs, but it still looks pretty impressive. Other innovations include a side brush and mop, both of which can automatically extend out beyond the sides of the bot when they sense it's close to the edge of a room. 'ScrubExtend' featured on the J15 Pro Ultra, but 'SweepExtend' is new with the J15 Max.

Similar features crop up a few times amongst the best robot vacuums on the market, and are always a welcome addition because they mean the bot can offer a more complete clean, rather than leaving you with dusty or dirty borders.

(Image credit: Eureka)

Like many leading robot vacuum brands, Eureka has worked on improving the J15 Max Ultra's ability to navigate high thresholds. It can apparently navigate standard thresholds of up to 1.18 inches / 3cm as well as being able to 'handle' double-layer thresholds up to 1.57 inches / 4cm (we're unclear as to how the approach is different for standard versus double-layer thresholds).

Finally, the J15 Pro Ultra boasts 22,000 Pa of suction, which prior to CES 2025 would have been considered absolutely ridiculous (most of the range-topping bots currently on the market can manage around half that). However, it's the same suction power as Roborock's newest flagships, so maybe it's going to be the new norm for premium bots.

The Eureka J15 Max Ultra is scheduled to go on sale in June. Eureka says it'll eventually be available "globally", but it's coming to the United States, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain first.

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• 50- to 98-inch screen sizes, coming to the US in early 2025

TCL has announced its new QM6K series of mini-LED TVs at CES 2025. According to the company, the new TVs are part of a “phased series rollout,” with additional series to come as the year progresses. (We expect the QM6K series to be a US-only model, with different Hisense TVs coming in the UK and Europe.)

Along with the QM6K series announcement, TCL detailed a range of new tech enhancements that will be used throughout the company’s 2025 mini-LED TV range. These include a Super High Energy mini-LED chip design that TCL claims will increase brightness by 53% and light efficiency by 10%. Considering that the TCL QM851G, one of 2024’s best TVs, was the brightest TV we’ve yet measured, delivering more than 3,500 nits peak brightness in some modes, that’s really saying something.

Along with higher brightness, TCL is claiming that its 2025 TVs will benefit from a new condensed dual-focus microlens with a narrower light path and a reduced distance between the backlight and diffuser plate. To translate that into plain-speak, TCL has made enhancements to its mini-LED backlight design that will result in less blooming or “halo” artifacts where light areas seep into dark areas – a 67% reduction, according to the company.

Other advancements for 2025 include a new high-contrast QLED display panel that’s capable of 98% coverage of the UHDA-P3 color gamut and a Dynamic Light algorithm that’s said to render SDR signals at near-HDR quality.

QM6K series mini-LED TVs

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The first TVs in TCL’s phased rollout are the QM6K series models. QM6K sets will be available in 50- to 98-inch screen sizes and will arrive in the first quarter of 2025.

Along with having the new enhancements listed above, the QM6K series will feature up to 500 local dimming zones and support Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ high dynamic range formats. The new sets are also IMAX Enhanced certified and have a Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode. For gaming, the QM6K series supports a 144Hz refresh rate along with 288Hz VRR (at 1080p) and AMD FreeSync.

Other QM6K series features include Onkyo-designed 2.1-channel built-in speakers with DTS Virtual:X support and the Google TV smart TV interface with hands-free voice control.

No pricing was given for the QM6K series, but 2024’s TCL Q6 series TVs were budget models, with a 65-inch set selling for $750.

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CES 2025 doesn't officially kick off until tomorrow (January 7), but with the world's biggest tech show now open to the media there's already been a wave of big announcements – and we've rounded up the best so far below.

Whether you're calling today 'day zero' or 'day one' of CES 2025, the most important thing is that we're already seeing some major announcements that'll shape the tech world this year.

As always, TVs are a major theme of the show, with both Samsung and LG duking it out with their flagship OLED TV lineups. But we've also seen some exciting arrivals in the world of wearables, with the Garmin Instinct 3 breaking cover and some intriguing new eyewear called the Halliday Smart Glasses.

Naturally, there's some weirder stuff on show too, from robot vacuums with retractible arms to strange, furry robots that may well haunt our nightmares. For a first look at some of the most intriguing tech we've found so far, read on for all of our highlights from day one (or day zero) of CES 2024.

1. Halliday Smart Glasses

• Best feature: Digi Window microdisplay for cheating in meetings

(Image credit: Halliday)

Smart glasses that don't look like smart glasses are going to be one of the big trends of CES 2025 – and the most intriguing ones we've tried so far are Halliday's attempt at "proactive AI eyewear".

You can't tell by looking at these classic-looking spectacles, but the Hallidays pack in a lot of tech – most notably, a tiny Digi Window microdisplay. To the wearer's eye, that screen looks like a 3.5-inch monochrome display, and it means the glasses can act like an all-knowing AI sidekick.

For example, Halliday's AI agent can (with your permission, of course) listen to conversations and answer questions during meetings, or do live translation when you're traveling. There's also turn-by-turn navigation, a teleprompter mode and voice control on board – with the smart glasses due to land in the first few months of 2025.

• Read the full story: I can't decide if I love or hate Halliday Smart Glasses with its ultra-tiny display and nosey AI

2. Garmin Instinct 3

• Best feature: 24-day battery life plus solar charging

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The biggest sports watch news of CES 2025 may have already landed in the form of Garmin's new Instinct 3, which looks like being ideal for extreme adventurers.

The Instinct series are Garmin's range of super-tough sports watches and this third model has a new AMOLED display. That screen will apparently give you up to 24 days of battery life, which should last you for most trips – including those where you get hopelessly lost.

With solar charging and an enormous list of health-monitoring features, including advanced sleep monitoring, the Instinct 3 is highly tempting new timepiece for outdoorsy types – and you can order one from January 10.

• Read the full story: Garmin unveils brand new Instinct 3 with AMOLED display starting at $399

3. Samsung S95F OLED TV with Glare Free 2.0 tech

• Best feature: Next-gen Glare Free tech that works

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We named the Samsung S95D as our 'TV of the year' in 2024 and the tech giant has just announced its successor at CES 2025 – with some impressive new Glare Free 2.0 tech.

The Samsung S95F has lots of AI-powered features including Upscaling Pro, but the one we've been most impressed with in person is its ability to overcome screen reflections from lamps and other light sources.

Previously, this mode came with a slightly annoying side effect, namely blacks that looked more like dark gray when viewed in bright rooms. But Glare Free 2.0 on the S95F appears to have fixed that, and the mode is also coming to Samsung's flagship 8K and 4K mini-LED TVs for 2025, too.

• Read the full story: I saw Samsung’s new OLED TV with Glare Free 2.0 tech, and it fixes the Samsung S95D’s biggest problem

4. FiiO JM21

• Best feature: A genuinely affordable price tag for a hi-res audio player

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If you recently rediscovered your old iPod in a drawer and wistfully longed for the simple charms of portable audio players, the new FiiO JM21 could be for you.

Not only is his pocketable, hi-res audio player a fine-looking musical sidekick, it's also impressively priced at $149 / £139 (around AU$277), considering its specs. You get 32GB of internal storage (expandable to 2TB via microSD card) and it has a 4.7-inch display.

Because it's aimed at audiophiles who'd rather stick hot pins in their ears than listen to 16-bit files, you can also use it as a DAC with Mac or Windows computers, with support for sampling rates up to 384kHz/32-bit. Ah, that's better.

• Read the full story: This affordable new hi-res music player is the iPod replacement I've been waiting for

5. Circular Ring 2

• Best feature: FDA-approved Atrial Fibrillation detection

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If you've decided that 2025 is going to be the year you finally get a smart ring, the new Circular Ring 2 could be a contender for your shortlist.

While rivals like the Oura Ring 4 and Samsung Galaxy Ring beat the original model in our guide to the best smart rings, the Circular Ring 2 brings two intriguing new features.

Firstly, it uses an app to calculate your ring size, which should spell an end for those clunky plastic sizing kits. In another first, the smart ring also has an Atrial Fibrillation detection algorithm that's been approved by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

The Circular Ring 2 will launch in a crowdfunding campaign later this month, with the price expected to be $380 (around £300 / AU$600) and shipping tipped to start in March.

• Read the full story: Circular Ring 2 unveiled at CES – and it's the end of plastic sizing kits for smart rings

6. Roborock Saros Z70

• Best feature: A retractible mechanical arm for sock tidying

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Robot vacuums have learned a number of new tricks over the years, but the Roborock Saros Z70 has our favorite one for a while – a robo-arm that can tidy your space before it commences cleaning.

We got a preview of its OmniGrip 1.0 arm, which hides beneath a mysterious hatch, and branded it "absolutely mesmerizing". Your cat needn't worry, because you can specify the objects that the S70 can clear away with its arm and pincer.

Once you've decided those, it'll pick them up and move them to a new location (with a disappointed sigh, we like to think). You'll be able to buy Roborock's helpful robo-vac sometime before the end of June, with pricing yet to be announced.

• Read the full story: Roborock’s new robovac has a mechanical arm that can pick up your socks and maybe also play with your cat

7. Belkin Stage PowerGrip

• Best feature: Turns your iPhone into a point-and-shoot camera

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Buying a MagSafe power bank for your iPhone is a perfectly sensible investment, but if you want one that does more than just top up your juice, then the Stage PowerGrip could be for you.

This charming little accessory packs both a 10,000mAh battery (enough to charge an iPhone at least one-and-a-half times) and also gives you a much better grip for taking landscape photos, which you can do with its built-in shutter button.

With the ability to act as a stand for holding your iPhone in landscape or portrait orientation, the PowerGrip could be one of our favorite accessories from CES 2025. It's landing in May for an undisclosed price.

• Read the full story: This might be the coolest iPhone accessory at CES 2025, perfectly mixing tech and aesthetics

8. Amp Fitness machine

• Best feature: AI-powered system that adapts workouts in real-time

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Yes, it's January, which means our thoughts are reluctantly turning towards ways we can restore our pre-Christmas fitness. We could just go running, but that's not quite as exciting as shelling out for Amp, a smart strength machine that genuinely looks like it could be the next Peloton.

A highly adjustable cable machine with a camera and a companion app, the Amp attached to a wall in your house and adapts workouts in real-time – for example, becoming more resistant as you reach the peak of your movement, like resistance bands.

With workouts, challenges and leaderboards to tap your competitive side, we're looking forward (in some ways) to being put through our paces by the Amp Fitness machine. It's available for pre-order now for $1,795 (or round £1,450 / AU$2,900).

• Read the full story: This AI-powered strength machine could be Peloton for gym rats, and it looks incredible

9. Lymow One lawnbot

• Best feature: Tank-like tracks to help it traverse tough inclines

(Image credit: Lymow)

Not everyone has small, neat lawns that are easy for the average lawnbot to get around. If you have a big yard that's packed with obstacles and slopes, you may be relieved to see the arrival of the Lymow One.

Launching at CES 2025 following a successful Kickstarter campaign, the Lymow looks a bit like a gardening-mad ED-209, only it's far more adaptable on tricky terrain.

It can apparently cover up to five times as much lawn as rival models (up to 1.73 acres each day), while clearing two-inch high obstacles and making light work or 45-degree inclines. The Lymow One is expected to be delivered to gardens from April for $2,999 (around £2,400 / AU$4,800).

• Read the full story: This robot lawn mower promises to traverse awkward lawns with the agility of a mountain goat

9. LG PF600U projector

• Best feature: It doubles as a mood lamp and Bluetooth speaker

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At last year's CES 2024 show, we saw XGIMI cleverly hide a projector in a ceiling light – and this year LG has taken the baton and launched a 3-in-1 combo of a projector, standing lamp and speaker.

The LG PF600U's pole design means it can serve as your light source and Bluetooth speaker, but it has decent projector chops too. It can manage 1080p Full HD resolution images with 300 ANSI lumens of brightness, and can project from 30 to 120 inches.

If you want to use it with streaming services, there's also LG's built-in webOS interface to help with that. We don't yet have pricing or a release date, but we're looking forward to auditioning it at CES 2025.

• Read the full story: LG's latest projector is also a lamp and a Bluetooth speaker – and there's a tiny new 4K projector too

10. Withings Omnia

• Best feature: It's a compelling glimpse of where health tech is going

(Image credit: Withings)

Okay, we haven't actually seen the Withings Omnia smart mirror in-person at CES 2025, because it's currently just a concept. But we wanted to include it here anyway as it's a compelling vision of where health tech is going.

Because this smart, AI-powered mirror is connected to other Withings gadgets, it promises to give you a full health assessment (as well as showing you how haggard you look in the mornings).

In theory, the Omnia should be able to give you feedback on almost anything to do with your heart health, and will display stats on-screen alongside feedback from an AI assistant. There's no price or release date yet, but given Withings' track record we're hopeful that it'll become reality in the not-too-distant future.

• Read the full story: The new Withings Omnia smart mirror promises to give you a full-screen scan of your health

11. YuKai Engineering Mirumi robot

• Best feature: Come on, it's a furry robot with a motorized head

(Image credit: Yukai Engineering)

No CES is complete without a strange, furry robot – and CES 2025 has duly obliged with the Yukai Engineering Mirumi, which we've called the "strangest thing" we've ever seen at the tech show.

This "mascot robot" attaches to your bag and, for some reason, "spontaneously turns its head to steal a glance at a nearby person". For something so innocent-looking, it has a surprising amount of tech inside, including sensors to notice people and a motorized head.

Why would you want it? We're still not quite sure, but we're expecting one to be clinging to our luggage as we try to leave Las Vegas at the end of the show.

• Read the full story: This furry clip-on robot is the strangest thing I've seen at this or any CES

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CES 2025 Media Day is here and there are plenty of announcements happening throughout the day, but without a doubt, the AMD CES 2025 Keynote is one of the biggest of the whole show.

Hosted at the Mandalay Bay resort in Las Vegas, AMD's keynote address will be given by AMD CEO Lisa Su and other AMD executives, likely covering the whole gamut of product announcements from desktop chips and graphics cards to mobile processors and more.

I'm on the ground right now in Sin City to bring you all the latest news, so stay right here and follow along for all the latest on AMD's portfolio along with expert analysis as everything is announced.

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Good morning folks. We're queueing up outside the South Seas Ballroom at Mandalay Bay, awaiting the start of AMD's CES 2025 keynote, and it's sure to be a packed 45 minutes to an hour. I'll be here bringing you all the latest news as it breaks, as well as my thoughts on what's being announced.

I'll keep you updated once I'm in my seat, so stay tuned!

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We're five minutes away from the start of AMD's press conference, so it's time to settle in.

AMD Senior VP Jack Huynh is taking the stage now, No Lisa Su this time.

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Hisense is showing off two 116-inch-plus TVs at CES -- the MicroLED 136MX and MiniLED 116UX.

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Hisense has announced its new XXL-size premium TVs at CES 2025, and the offerings include two surprising technology statements for a company commonly associated with budget TVs. On top of those, a new super-bright ultra short throw projector was also announced.

Hisense will deliver a consumer-ready micro-LED TV in 2025 with a 136-inch screen size. Its mini-LED TV lineup will also expand with a 116-inch model – the largest yet from any TV maker, at the time of writing – that uses RGB backlight tech for enhanced color gamut coverage.

All new TVs will feature Hisense’s Hi view AI Engine X processor. According to the company, this new processor is faster than the one used in its 2024 TV lineup, which included the Hisense U8N – one of the best TVs of 2024 – and has specific AI functions to optimize picture, sound, and energy consumption.

Google TV will be used as the smart TV platform throughout the lineup in the US, and the TVs will feature an ATSC 3.0 tuner to receive NextGen digital TV broadcasts. In the UK, Hisense's own VIDAA will serve as the smart TV platform.

Hisense 136MX micro-LED TV

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The Hisense 136MX micro-LED TV will be available in a fixed 136-inch size. Hisense claims its massive screen is capable of 95% BT.2020 color space coverage and up to 10,000 nits of peak brightness. Along with its Hi view AI Engine X processor, the 136MX features an ultra-low reflectivity screen.

The 136MX will support Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ HDR formats and come with a Filmmaker Mode. For audio, the 136X will support both Dolby Atmos and DTS: Virtual X formats. For gaming, the 136MX will comes with two HDMI 2.1 ports which support 4K, 120Hz, VRR (AMD FreeSync Premium Pro included) and ALLM.

Hisense 116” TriChroma LED TV

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Hisense’s largest-ever mini-LED TV uses a new RGB mini-LED backlight design with tens of thousands of RGB optical lenses. According to Hisense, its ability to dim individual colors allows for 97% BT.2020 color space coverage and up to 10,000 nits of peak brightness. The TV has a 40mm ultra-slim profile and a 6.2.2-channel built-in speakers with Hisense’s CineStage X surround sound.

The 116UX will support all major HDR formats including Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+, as well as IMAX Enhanced. It will also support Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual X audio formats.

Hisense L9Q Laser TV

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Hisense is also adding a new projector to its Laser TV lineup in 2025. Hisense models rank among the best ultra short throw projectors, and this new model looks to be the company’s brightest one yet. Hisense says the L9Q’s TriChroma triple laser light engine delivers 5,000 lumens light output and 110% BT.2020 color space coverage. With a built-in 6.2.2-channel Dolby Atmos speaker system powered by 116W, it also has the most advanced audio of any Hisense projector.

Its 0.18 throw ratio allows for close-up placement to a wall or screen to project images up to 150 inches, and an auto screen alignment feature eases setup. Like other recent Hisense projectors, the L9Q will run the Google TV smart OS for streaming. You can read more about the Hisense L9Q here.

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