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• LG reveals high-end OLED TV models for 2025: LG G5 and LG M5
• LG M5 has a more flexible wireless video transmission box
• New OLED panels set to be brightest yet, with 165Hz support

LG has revealed its 2025 OLED TV lineup at CES 2025, with a brighter LG G5 OLED TV, and an updated LG M5 OLED TV. The latter will have greater flexibility in its Zero Connect Box placement, while both will have a brighter screen and new AI-centric interface for its webOS smart TV platform.

For OLEDs, the LG OLED M5, successor to the LG M4, will continue to use the Zero Connect wireless box for its cable connections and support 4K 144Hz with VRR including certified Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync for gaming. The M5 will also be the world's first ‘True Wireless’ TV meaning no loss in picture or sound quality over wireless transmission, which means its Zero Connect box can be placed further away and in more locations than the M4 (but the TV will still need a power cable, so 'True Wireless' is perhaps a little ambitious).

Both the LG M5 and the LG G5 – which is the successor to one of 2024’s best OLED TVs, the LG G4 – will feature an Alpha 11 AI processor, which comes with the Brightness Booster Ultimate tech, which LG claims will make the G5 three times brighter than the LG B-series, its entry-level OLED TV. The LG G5 will also support up to a 165Hz refresh rate, surpassing many of the best gaming TVs available.

Could we be seeing the brightest OLEDs yet at CES 2025? Reports suggest LG OLED panels of 3,700 nits could be available, which is a significant step-up over the LG G4 (pictured) – though we doubt the TVs will reach such heights anyway. (Image credit: LG Global)

LGs Evo OLEDs will also feature a Filmmaker Mode with a new feature called Ambient Light Compensation. This feature is applicable with models with a light sensor that analyzes the viewing environment and then aims to display the picture on screen "as the director intended" for that level of lighting. This new Filmmaker Mode was made in conjunction with the creative community.

Several upgrades are coming to LG’s webOS smart TV platform, which all LG OLEDs will have built-in, and are heavily focused around AI. These new AI features include AI Picture and Sound profiles as well as AI Recommendations linked to specific user profiles, AI Search (coming to US and Korea only so far), plus updates to AI Chatbot allowing it to make picture mode and sound mode recommendations.

Finally, LG’s Magic Remote has been given a re-design for a more slimmed-down appearance. The numbered buttons have been replaced with an AI button to access AI features, and an Accessibility button provides easy access to accessibility features.

LG M5 OLED

The LG M5 OLED (pictured) will be 'True Wireless' according to LG, delivering up to 4K, 144Hz video signal wirelessly. (Image credit: LG)

The LG M5 will be available in 65, 77, 83 and 97-inch sizes and have the same Zero Connect capabilities as its M4 predecessor, receiving a wireless signal from LG’s Zero Connect box, which has all the processing and HDMI connections built-in. The Zero Connect Box is now said to be ‘True Wireless’, meaning it can be placed at a greater range of angles and distances while still transmitting the same full-quality and zero-latency signal.

The LG M5 uses the new Alpha 11 AI processor Gen2, which has been improved with AI Super Upscaling (for lower-resolution content), Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro and Object Enhancing by Visual Perception. It will also support 11.1.2 Virtual AI Surround Sound.

LG G5 OLED

(Image credit: LG)

The LG G5 will be available in 55, 65, 77 and 83-inch sizes- and will feature a micro-lens-array (MLA) OLED panel and the same Alpha 11 AI Gen2 Processor as the LG M5. The G5’s biggest upgrade from the G4 is Brightness Booster Ultimate tech, which will see the G5's peak brightness levels at three times that of the B series.

Another major development in the LG G5 will be 165Hz refresh rate support. for PC gaming – a step-up on the G4’s 144Hz max refresh rate. The G5 will also support AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync, HGiG and Dolby Vision gaming. It’s worth noting that Dolby Vision will not be supported at 165Hz.

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• Projectors are making a comeback in tablets and smartphones
• Oukitel WP100 Titan appears to be an upgrade of the 8849 Tank3 Pro we reviewed
• 33Ah battery is bigger than any smartphone or tablet on the market

If you’re looking for a rugged Android phone at an affordable price, Oukitel has you covered, with a host of new devices coming at CES 2025.

One of the most notable rugged phone launches is the WP100 Titan, which boasts a variety of features that help it stand out from the competition, including a giant 33,000mAh battery, ensuring you won’t have to worry about running out of juice while on the go, even if you’re away for several days.

The battery promises up to six months of standby time and includes 66W fast charging.

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The device also comes with a 1,200-lumen camping light, which can illuminate your path at night, and an adjustable-focus 100-lumen, 120Hz DLP projector suitable for presentations or movie viewing - indoors or outdoors.

There's not much additional information available about the WP100 Titan at the moment, but it appears to be an upgrade of the rugged 8849 Tank3 Pro we reported on previously which also included a camping light and a 100-lumen projector. That device sported a massive 23,900mAh battery - impressive at the time but now seemingly modest compared to Oukitel’s upcoming device.

Further details about the WP100 Titan should be revealed in the coming days at CES 2025, and Oukitel has informed us that the new phone will be available for backing in a Kickstarter campaign launching sometime in February.

The launch is the latest in a series of Oukitel devices, and we've been impressed by many of them to date.

We rated the 5G Oukitel WP30 Pro as one of the best rugged phones you can buy right now. It’s lighter than most, which is great if you don’t want to lug around a heavy device, and features an 11,000mAh battery and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 CPU, backed by 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It also offers dual nano-SIM support. We also really liked the Oukitel WP10 and WP15 - check out our full reviews for more details.

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• Roborock has launched 3 new robot vacuums at CES 2025
• All have slimline designs that let them clean under low furniture
• The Saros 10 has a navigation puck that pops up and down

Roborock has launched a new fleet of robovacs at CES 2025. The Saros 10, Saros 10R and Saros Z70 are being pitched as joint flagship models, and all sport the latest-and-greatest robot vacuum tech the brand has to offer.

The one that'll probably turn the most heads is the Saros Z70, because it has a big robotic pincer arm attached, but I'd like to also turn your attention to the Saros 10 and 10R. Neither are quite as flashy (a robovac with limbs is a high bar), but both sport some quietly innovative features of their own – and perhaps of the kind that are more immediately useful to more people.

Specifically: neither has the the fixed, raised central puck that you'll find on most of today's best robot vacuums. That means they both have a relatively short profile and thus can clean places that are off-limits to those other, taller robots. The most obvious example is the space underneath low-sitting furniture, which tends to go unvacuumed and as a result, can be a bit of a dust and dirt hotspot.

Let me back up a bit. The most popular methods of robot vacuum navigation requires a raised puck in the center of the machine. For most bots, this is for LiDAR, but in Roborock's case, it's used for a system called LDS (Laser Distance Sensors). In both cases, the puck helps the bots to 'see' a more complete view of their surroundings. But it also adds height.

The Saros 10 has a navigation puck that can pop up and down (Image credit: Roborock)

The means by which Roborock has achieved this low-profile design is completely different on the 10R and the 10. The 10R still uses the tried-and-tested LDS system for mapping, and in fact it still has a central puck – except this time, it's retractable.

The puck is designed to sense when it's entering a reduced-height area, retreat back inside the bot (taking it down to a slimline height of a smidge under 8cm), and then pop right out again when height permits. The LDR puck, meanwhile, has an upward ToF (time-of-flight) sensor that emits an extra laser beam to detect the height of low spaces. It also houses a wide-angle vision module that Roborock says helps with accuracy of mapping and means the robovac is much less likely to get lost when the puck is in its hidden, shy-turtle state.

Overall, the brand promises a bot with excellent spatial awareness, which can "navigate complex environments with ease". And that includes confidently venturing into the dusty depths beneath your sofa.

Starry eyed

The Saros 10R doesn't have a puck at all – popup or no – and that's because it doesn't use LDS. Instead, it makes use of an entirely new type of navigation called StarSight, and it made its debut on the Roborock Qrevo Slim, which was announced at IFA 2024. It's the same height as a puck-down Saros 10 robot vacuum – 7.98cm.

Exactly how StarSight works remains something of a mystery to me – like many robovac navigation systems, it relies on sensors and cameras, and this time it's combined with an added helping of AI for accurate object identification and avoidance. The key to the precise mapping and navigation here is that is uses a sampling frequency that's 21x higher than LDS uses.

The Saros 10 uses a new method of navigation, which doesn't require a raised puck (Image credit: Roborock) Flagship specs

The navigation method is the key difference between the Saros 10R and the 10, which otherwise are extremely similar. In fact, they're also very similar to the Saros Z70, with the exception of that big robotic arm.

Other special features on both Saros bots include a frankly stupid 22,000Pa of suction, which I'd estimate is roughly enough to suck up my whole flat, and a rubber roller that's split in the middle, to allow hair to escape through the gap and into the trash. These features alone have me eyeing these models up for a potential spot on our best robot vacuums for pet hair list.

At time of writing, pricing details haven't been released, but Roborock says both bots will cost exactly the same. That means the customer can make their own call as to whether they prefer the tried-and-tested LDS navigation – which, it should be noted, has performed consistently well on all the Roborock robot vacuums we've tried it on – or the newer, fancier, altogether more appealingly named StarSight.

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• The OnePlus 13 will be IP68/IP69 rated worldwide
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• It's a significant upgrade over the OnePlus 12

We're a little bit in limbo when it comes to the OnePlus 13, as it's been unveiled in China but won't launch globally until next week. That means some specs of the international version are yet to be confirmed, but OnePlus has now announced one key feature.

OnePlus has now confirmed to Android Authority that all global variants of the flagship phone will have the dual IP68 and IP69-level protection against water and dust that the Chinese version of the OnePlus 13 offers.

As we reported when the handset launched in China, that dual rating means the handset will survive immersion in water, and can also withstand high-pressure jets of water. A vacuum seal, meanwhile, ensures no dust can get in at all.

In fact, the OnePlus 13 will be the first phone to go as high as IP69 outside of China and the other Asian markets. The exact details of how long the phone can last underwater and at what depth are set by the manufacturer and vary from device to device, but in terms of the official rating this is as good as it gets.

An important upgrade

The OnePlus 12 didn't offer an IP68/IP69 rating (Image credit: Future)

OnePlus has always approached waterproofing and dustproofing somewhat differently to everyone else: sometimes these ratings have varied between regions, and sometimes there haven't been ratings at all (even if the phones have been waterproof).

As our OnePlus 12 review will tell you, the lack of IP68 and IP69 support was one of our major complaints about the current handset, which became available internationally in January 2024 – almost a full year ago.

It's therefore a welcome upgrade that we're getting for 2025, and which puts the OnePlus 13 ahead of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL when it comes to protection against the elements.

We will of course bring you all the official news from the international launch of the OnePlus 13, which is scheduled for Tuesday, January 7. Everything gets underway from 7.30am PT / 10.30am ET / 3.30pm BST, which works out as Wednesday, January 8 at 2.30am AET for those in Australia.

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• Belkin's new power bank mixes specs and designs perfectly.
• It can magnetically attach to an iPhone, offering wireless or wired charging.
• It's modeled after a disposable camera and can act as a shutter button.

What’s better than a regular MagSafe-capable power bank that attaches to the back of your phone? Well, the answer is obviously one that comes in fun colors, has an integrated cable and looks like a classic point-and-shoot.

Luckily, Belkin just announced the Stage PowerGrip at CES 2025, which delivers all that and a little bit more. It’ll drop this coming May for a yet-to-be-revealed price. But considering it’s dropping before the summer kicks off in the United States and just before graduation, I wouldn’t be shocked to find this on wishlists.

The Stage PowerGrip will be available in five colors – powder blue, lavender, sandbox, pepper, and fresh yellow – and will snap onto the back of an iPhone 12 or newer thanks to the integrated MagSafe-capable ring. Once snapped to the back, it will act as a stand, allowing you to let the iPhone stand vertically or horizontally.

(Image credit: Future)

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Considering it’s modeled off a classic point-and-shoot camera or even a disposable one, you can also use it to hold the phone landscape to take photos. The spot that traditionally shows how many shots are left on a camera is replaced with an LED screen here to show how much battery is left. Belkin packed a sizable 10,000mAh cell inside, which should be enough to charge an iPhone at least one-and-a-half times. There is even a button built-in, which, when paired with an iPhone, will allow it to act as a shutter.

Now, when attached wirelessly to the back, it will top out at 7.5 watts for charging. However, thanks to the integrated USB-C cable, which automatically retracts and stores away neatly, you can get a faster charge by plugging it into your phone. Alternatively, you could also use that cable to power another device – be it a phone, earbuds, or even another battery.

There is also a single USB-C port built into the right-hand side of the Stage PowerGrip for easy recharging of the power bank or fueling up another device, provided you bring the cable.

(Image credit: Belkin)

So, while Belkin’s Stage PowerGrip will likely cost more than a standard MagSafe-capable phone bank, you’re getting a bit more functionality powered in an incredibly aesthetically pleasing package. I look forward to spending a bit more time with it once I can get hands-on and eventually test it. We'll also need to wait for our TechRadar Best of CES Awards 2025 to know for sure if the Stage PowerGrip is the coolest.

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• Roborock Saros Z70 unveiled at CES 2025
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• Due to go on sale in the first half of 2025

Robot vacuums are getting smarter and smarter, and today's best robot vacuums can do all kinds of magical things. Unfortunately, those innovations are often in software, meaning they can be a little lost on the average consumer. That is not the case with the Roborock Saros Z70 – which has a whole extra limb.

Yes, the Saros Z70, which has been officially unveiled at CES 2025, has a retractable robotic arm that takes care of tidying for you. It's called the OmniGrip 1.0, and it's a world-first for a mass-produced robovac.

I got a sneak preview of the Z70 a month ago, and it was absolutely mesmerizing. The bot looks much like any other robovac, except for a mysterious shiny hatch that sits on the upper surface. When requested, this hatch majestically opens and from it emerges a mechanical arm with a pincer on the end. The bot then scouts about for objects it has been told to clear – for example socks, or shoes – picks them up, and moves them to a new location. This pincer can extend and twist both horizontally and vertically to reach its prey.

You'll be able to set default behaviors in the app, so you might specify that everything the bot recognizes as a sock needs to go next to your laundry basket, for example. Similarly, discarded shoes could also be relocated to a specified 'shoes area', and ditto things like clothes or trash.

Not only is that a win in terms of being one less task for you to take care of yourself, it also means a more complete clean, as the bot has a clearer floor to vacuum.

(Image credit: Future)

If the idea of autonomous robots with limbs is making you feel a little uncomfortable, be reassured that Roborock has built in a few safety features. All of the OmniGrip 1.0's functionality is entirely disabled by default; the owner needs to specify exactly how it wants the arm to operate, via the app. You choose what objects the OmniGrip should interact with, and where they need to go. If you don't do that, it'll just stay behind its door permanently.

There's a child-lock and a safety stop button, plus the pincer has a relatively low-tension grip – the maximum weight is apparently roughly equivalent to a pair of shoes. That means that even if it did try to haul away your cat (and to be clear, it shouldn't), it wouldn't be able to.

Speaking of which, Roborock is apparently working on a function where the Saros Z70 will actually be able to play with your cat while you're out. If the cat deigns to get involved, of course.

There's always plenty of wacky tech at CES, so you'd be forgiven for assuming (as I did) that this was little more than an attention-grabbing prototype, rather than something consumer-ready. Apparently not. Pre-production samples are due to go on sale this month, retail samples are scheduled for March 2025, and open sales scheduled for H1 (i.e. in the first half of the year, before the end of June).

Is this the future of robot vacuums? Maybe…

I saw a slightly older generation version of the Z70 – in fact, not even the latest version at that point, but rather a touring press-event model that had picked up a war wound to its hatch as a result of some over-zealous handling in New York. Even without the latest software updates, and a few glitches during the demo, it was undoubtedly impressive, and certainly like nothing we've ever seen before in the world of robotic vacuums.

Is this the way robot vacuums are heading? Maybe. I'm encouraged by the fact that this bot is coming from Roborock, a brand that consistently impresses us with its new launches, and can be relied upon to deliver useful innovations that actually work. We loved the Roborock Qrevo Curv, which came with quad-bike-like suspension to bounce it over tall thresholds, for example.

(L-R) The Roborock Saros 10, 10R and Z70 robot vacuums (Image credit: Roborock)

While it's exciting to see something totally new, realistically, I suspect that for the moment, sister models the Saros 10 and 10R will be the ones that people actually buy. The three options are being positioned as joint flagship models, and all three have the latest and greatest tech from the rest of the Roborock fleet.

The 10 and 10R are similar, but the former uses a traditional LDS module for navigation, while the latter uses the newer StarSight system (introduced with the Qrevo Slim, and notable because it doesn't rely on a raised central puck, meaning the overall bot profile can be slimmer). The Z70 is again similar, but with the all-important addition of the robo-arm.

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• ESET Password Manager adds advanced security and breach detection
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• Mac users get tailored firewalls for seamless protection

ESET has unveiled major upgrades to its HOME Security suite aimed at enhancing protection against a growing array of cyber threats.

The new features are designed to address concerns surrounding identity theft, ransomware, phishing, and data privacy, reflecting the increasing sophistication of online threats.

The upgraded ESET Identity Protection integrates Dark Web Monitoring, which actively scans the Dark Web, blogs, and black-market forums to detect and alert users about any illegal trading or misuse of their personal information, and then sends an alert to enable them to take swift action.

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ESET HOME Security builds on its existing layers of protection, which include antivirus, anti-phishing, ransomware protection, and VPN capabilities. Designed as an all-in-one solution, it extends coverage to a wide range of devices and operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

The newly-launched ESET Folder Guard enhances protection for Windows, allowing users to designate specific folders as protected, preventing untrusted applications from modifying or deleting important files and therefore protecting against threats like ransomware and destructive malware.

The upgrade also improves scan efficiency for multi-core Windows devices with Multithread Scanning, which takes advantage of the multiple CPU cores to optimize performance and reduces system slowdown during scans.

For Android users, the upgraded Link Scanner in ESET Mobile Security provides an anti-phishing shield. Unlike conventional anti-phishing tools that focus on web and social media apps, Link Scanner examines all links opened across apps, including gaming and messaging platforms.

ESET Password Manager has also been upgraded, offering users the ability to remotely log out of active sessions and check stored passwords against breach databases. The inclusion of a third-party two-factor authenticator app further bolsters security.

Mac users also benefit from a redesigned unified firewall, integrated into the main graphical interface of ESET HOME Security.

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"Following a prevention-first approach that stops threats before they can do any harm, ESET HOME Security brings peace of mind regarding privacy and security, while staying user-friendly, powerful, light, and fast.”

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