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The Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors and Leaks Won’t Change Anything

WIRED Top Stories - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 17:59
New information about the handheld seems to spring up every day, but it’s unclear when the Switch successor will make its appearance. It also doesn’t matter.
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Narwal's Robovacs Showcased at CES 2025 Are Designed to Do It All

CNET News - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 17:31
Vacuuming and mopping in one device is great, but at CES 2025, Narwal wowed us with some of its capabilities.
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These Robotic Home Helpers Can Vacuum, Mop, Wash Windows, Mow Your Lawn and Even Clean Itself

CNET News - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 17:25
What if you never had to do any chores? If you buy all of Ecovacs' new robotic lineup at CES 2025, you may never need to.
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Boil Water Notice: What It Means and What You Need to Do

CNET News - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 17:07
Residents in the Los Angeles area and elsewhere are living under boil water advisories. What exactly does that mean?
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Gigabyte's mini PC is much smaller than the Apple Mac Mini M4 and should offer more storage for a lot less

TechRadar News - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 17:02
  • The BRIX GB-BRU7-255H crams up to 96GB of DDR5 memory in a 0.5L chassis.
  • It also offers two PCIe slots that can accommodate up to 16TB SSD storage
  • Because of the open nature of the platform, one can expect it to be cheaper than Apple's storage upgrades

Gigabyte has announced its latest mini PC, the BRIX GB-BRU7-255H, which measures 119.4 x 112.6 x 34.4 mm with a total volume of 0.5L, making it smaller than Apple’s Mac Mini M4.

It supports up to 96GB of DDR5 memory and offers dual PCIe Gen 4×4 slots, allowing up to 16TB of NVME SSD storage.

By comparison, the Mac Mini M4 offers a maximum of 32GB of RAM, plus less storage capacity at a higher price point.

Cutting-edge performance

The BRIX GB-BRU7-255H is powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 7 255H processor, a 16-core, 28-watt chip based on the Arrow Lake architecture, offering clock speeds of up to 5.1 GHz plus integrated Intel Arc graphics with up to 8 Xe cores as part of the the Intel Xe LPG+ iGPU architecture.

The open nature of Gigabyte’s platform gives users more choice as to where they source their memory upgrades versus Apple's own ecosystem.

The BRIX GB-BRU7-255H connectivity options include a 4 x 4K Display output, Thunderbolt 4 port, 4 USB 3.2 Gen2, 2 HDMI 2.1, dual SODIMM slots and a 2.5G LAN + WiFi 6E support.

The company also revealed that this energy-saving device supports low-noise operation.

Pricing details for the BRIX GB-BRU7-255H are yet to be announced.

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These Newly Identified Cells Could Change the Face of Plastic Surgery

WIRED Top Stories - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 16:53
Cartilage cells that contain fat explain why some skeletal tissues are less rigid than others, and could one day be grown in labs to produce better materials for performing reconstructive surgeries and rhinoplasties.
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You Could Be Driving the Future Next Year | Best Cars of CES 2025 video

CNET News - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 16:53
The auto industry gets real at CES 2025, evolving concepts and technologies and setting realistic production goals. That may not sound exciting, but it means you could hit the road with all of these cars and tech as early as next year.
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There Sure Are a Lot of Robots at CES: Here's Why We're Not Picking a Favorite

CNET News - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 16:44
Some robots look like Swedish supermodels, some resemble metallic movie characters, and some look like snuggly toys.
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This haptic vest might be my new favorite Meta Quest 3 accessory

TechRadar News - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 16:39
  • The bHaptics vest and sleeves let you feel VR
  • Compatible with Meta Quest 3, PC VR and PSVR 2
  • I've tried them, and I love them

I adore VR and the incredibly immersive experiences it can facilitate through headsets such as the Meta Quest 3. But despite everything VR headsets do well, they’re limited to just sight and sound – with basic haptic rumblings in the controllers (and, in some cases, headset rumble) only doing a little to immerse you via touch. These simple haptics are not properly feeling a VR world, but with bHaptics’ accessories – which I’ve tested at CES – you can unlock a superior experience.

For my demo I was outfitted with three accessories: the TactSuit Pro haptic vest on my chest, a pair of TactSleeve haptic arm guards, and my Meta Quest 3 headset was equipped with the haptic Tact Visor to provide head haptics.

I was then dropped into a custom XR sandbox outfitted with various weapons and items which showcased the bHaptics tech’s capabilities.

Picking up a virtual shotgun, I could feel the kickback in my arm and shoulder, while the electro rifle sent a tingly ripple down my arm and side. I could feel healing drinks in my stomach and gentle waves through my body to signify I was back at max health.

(Image credit: bHaptics)

To help showcase the differences, the demo also featured non-haptic versions of every object so I could directly compare them with the haptics – and the haptic versions are huge leap ahead for immersion. I’ll admit that they weren’t perfect all the time in terms of feeling like real life, but I’d score them at an 8 or 9 out of 10, while the non-haptic-accessory controller rumbles are maybe a 2 or 3.

The experience took another step up when feeling the same weapons I fired before being fired at me. Thankfully it wasn’t painful, but I could shoot electro blasts and lasers at a model representing me and feel the attacks – with my actions sending realistic signals through the vest, arm and headset haptics.

It was surprisingly accurate – tracing the laser across my back I could feel differently placed haptic sensors activating as it moved – and gave VR attacks a more tactile oomph than they usually would.

(Image credit: bHaptics)

What was perhaps best of all is that these haptic gadgets aren’t some prosumer accessory that only businesses or folks with a lot of cash to splash can enjoy. The vest is priced at $499, the sleeve at $199, and the visor at $149 – which aren’t cheap, but aren’t prohibitively expensive either. Plus they’re compatible with Quest, PSVR 2, and PC experiences across games like Beat Saber, Dungeons of Eternity and Arizona Sunshine 2 to name a few.

The team was also explaining that community members can create their own custom haptic mapping mods for currently unsupported titles on PC – or to augment the haptics in supported titles, so you won’t always have to wait for a developer to incorporate haptics themselves.

I’d love to test them out more, but from my brief demo I was very impressed with what bHaptics has created. If you’re looking to upgrade your VR headset setup, I’d suggest not just looking at a headset strap or carry case, but one of these haptic vests too.

We’re covering all of the latest CES news from the show as it happens. Stick with us for the big stories on everything from 8K TVs and foldable displays to new phones, laptops, smart home gadgets, and the latest in AI.

And don’t forget to follow us on TikTok for the latest from the CES show floor!

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Meta Secretly Trained Its AI on a Notorious Piracy Database, Newly Unredacted Court Docs Reveal

WIRED Top Stories - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 16:33
One of the most important AI copyright legal battles just took a major turn.
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I tried Sony’s Xyn 3D headset prototype with a unique mixed reality feature, and it’s a blast to build worlds in it

TechRadar News - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 16:15
  • Sony's new XR headset is all about creating content
  • The new Xyn sub-brand covers 3D scanning and creation
  • It's similar to other headsets, with one major design difference

Even without unveiling its next-generation Bravia TV lineup, Sony still has a pretty packed CES 2025. Case in point is Xyn, a new sub-brand within Sony focused on capturing, creating, and playing within spatial worlds, and I got to go hands-on with the Xyn Headset Prototype as well as a new solution for capturing in 3D.

The entire lineup is about spatial creation, so unlike PlayStation VR 2 or Meta Quest 3 or 3S, Xyn’s Headset is all about people and brands – big or small – who want to create content.

The Xyn Headset is pretty lightweight and takes a familiar form; I was right at home demoing the prototype, which easily rested on my head and, like countless other headsets, could be tightened or loosened via a dial at the back. The real stars here are the fact that it can be self-powered (meaning it doesn’t need to be plugged into any other device) and the 4K screens.

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In my hands-on, which you can see a video of below, I was viewing a digital environment on 4K micro-OLED displays – one for each eye. The space around me consisted of some ground, various building elements, and even skeletons. The main event, so to speak, was a bunch of crystal rock formations of varying shapes and designs; I was tasked with placing them in and around the environment.

And these elements weren’t just drawn up in a creative app, but rather scanned in using another piece of the Xyn portfolio. With the controller in hand, I could resize the crystals and place them anywhere, all fairly easily. It all felt pretty fluid even for an early prototype. While the graphics were good, the real difference here is that the screen can easily flip up, putting you back in the real world.

Considering these elements were scanned in using a station with a traditional Sony Alpha camera that had a phone running a prototype Xyn app connected to it, it makes the case that a flippable screen to potentially see the items you’re creating 3D images of can be pretty handy.

And that process of scanning items, be it crystals, shoes, or even fancy china, was pretty simple. I watched as a Sony rep snapped several photos of the object and saw the app on the phone show a heat map that glowed blue in the area that was captured.

Scanning an object in using a Sony camera and a beta Xyn app to create a 3D object. (Image credit: Future/Jacob Krol)

From there, it gets processed in the cloud, and I could view those 3D models back on a custom glasses-free 3D monitor that has a camera for eye tracking to make the effect really pop. I could see this being handy for folks who want to get started with 3D production, building or creating these elements for virtual world, and even for larger productions.

What’s really neat is the accessibility, because you don’t need a degree in 3D modeling or design, as the app makes the experience quite seamless… at least in this early stage.

(Image credit: Future)

We’re covering all of the latest CES news from the show as it happens. Stick with us for the big stories on everything from 8K TVs and foldable displays to new phones, laptops, smart home gadgets, and the latest in AI.

And don’t forget to follow us on TikTok for the latest from the CES show floor!

It could potentially help to open up creating spatial content to more folks, so while the Xyn Headset itself is still a prototype and might not be sold directly to consumers for content consumption, the worlds, objects, and environments potentially created with Xyn Capture and tweaked to perfection on the headset could be seen on more mainstream VR platforms in the future.

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'He saved our lives.' A former US hostage reflects on Carter's legacy

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 16:11

Jimmy Carter's four years in the White House were largely defined by an event that took place halfway through his term.

On November 4th, 1979 Iranian college students took over the US Embassy in Tehran, and took 52 Americans hostage.

For the next 444 days, the Carter administration tried to secure the hostages' release. In April, 1980 they even commissioned a rescue mission that ended in failure.

While Carter was trying to end the hostage crisis, he was also campaigning for a second term. A year to the day after the Americans were taken hostage, Ronald Reagan beat Carter in a landslide.

The hostage crisis played a key role in Carter's defeat.

The Iranian Hostage crisis helped doom Jimmy Carter's presidency, but for some of the people he helped free, he was a hero.

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US Air Force chooses Verizon for network upgrades, despite Salt Typhoon intrusions

TechRadar News - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 16:09
  • Verizon has secured a major US Air Force contract, despite recent security issues
  • The contract will see Verizon delivering 5G network upgrades to bases across the US
  • The win comes despite recent network breach by foreign hacker

Verizon has announced it will be providing the US Air Force with 5G network upgrades at 35 installations across the United States.

Through the agency’s Offer to Lease program, Verizon will provide network enhancements like new macro builds, small cells, and C-band carrier adds, hopefully offering higher speeds, increased bandwidth and lower latency for base personnel and community.

However some may raise eyebrows at the news, which comes little more than a week after Verizon and AT&T confirmed their networks were free of Chinese state-sponsored attackers Salt Typhoon.

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The wide-ranging attack saw nine major firms breached, and over 100,000 routers compromised in one network alone, and the attackers were able to ‘geolocate millions of individuals, to record phone calls at will’, according to Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Adviser for Cyber and Emerging Technology.

It’s unclear whether the deal was made before the breach was announced, but the intrusion is considered one of the worst of its kind in telecommunications breaches, and the consequences of the breach are still being understood.

Verizon already holds contracts with the Armed Forces in supporting flight line testing equipment, animated simulation and training, full-motion, high-definition video to support telemedicine for its airmen, and ultra-fast artificial intelligence for biometric identification.

“This is Verizon’s 7th OTL win out of 8 attempts, which serves as a testament to the trust the U.S. Air Force has in the strength and speed of our network, as well as the quality of the professional and managed services expertise they gain from our people,” said Maggie Hallbach, senior vice president, Verizon Public Sector.

“We are honored to have Verizon Business serve as one of their most trusted partners.”

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Elon Musk and Far-Right German Leader Agree ‘Hitler Was a Communist’

WIRED Top Stories - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 16:07
In a conversation with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X, Musk concurred with her assertion that Adolf Hitler was a communist and pushed disinformation about migrants coming into the US.
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24 Valentine's Gifts to Impress Her in 2025

CNET News - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 16:06
Find something that Cupid would be proud of with our Valentine's Day gift guide. Here are our favorite picks that will surprise and delight your special gal.
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HP unleashes its rival to Apple's iMac, one that can even 'charge and control' a laptop; and we can’t wait to review them

TechRadar News - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 16:02
  • The OmniStudio X has a 32-inch 4K display and is yet another Next-Gen AI PC
  • HP chooses to stick with to Intel and its Core Ultra 7 CPU range
  • A smaller version of the OmniStudio X with a 27.5-inch display is also available

HP has introduced the OmniStudio X series, featuring 27-inch and 32-inch All-in-One desktops which look to rival Apple's iMac.

Both models are powered by Intel's Core Ultra processors and Arc Graphics GPUs, with 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533 MT/s RAM and four PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD storage options; 2 TB, 1 TB, 512 GB, or 256 GB.

The display is available in Full HD (1920 x 1080) touch and non-touch options, as well as a 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) non-touch variant.

HP OmniStudio X

All display options feature IPS technology with anti-glare coating and support 99% sRGB colour accuracy, as well as TUV Eyesafe and flicker-free technology to counter blue light emission.

Expect 550 nits of brightness, and HDR 600 support, covering 95% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut.

The Ultra 7 258V, Ultra 7 256V, and Ultra 5 226V processors in the OmniStudio X series will provide clock speeds of up to 4.8 GHz.

Connectivity options include USB Type-C and Type-A ports, HDMI-In and Out ports, a headphone/microphone combo jack, and an RJ-45 Ethernet port. It also supports Intel, MediaTek, or Realtek Wi-Fi options along with Bluetooth support up to 5.4.

Both models include AI-enhanced productivity tools, such as the HP AI Companion, and security features like adaptive dimming and lock on leave.

The HP AI Companion allows users to ask questions, get intelligent assistance, analyze personal files, and optimize their system through personalized PC settings and support.

Though the energy consumption of AI remains a problem, HP maintains that the OmniStudio X product series uses recycled materials to reduce environmental impact.

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Gen Z and Millennials Are Missing Out on Life or Going Into Debt. How I Balance FOMO and My Money

CNET News - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 16:00
Don't let the fear of missing out drain your finances this year.
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Need to Return an Item on a BNPL Plan? It May Be Tricky

CNET News - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 16:00
Returning an item isn't as simple as showing your receipt if you paid with an installment plan.
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Aqara's Little Do-It-All Dial Was One of the Most Interesting Home Products at CES 2025

CNET News - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 16:00
Aqara brought multiple new products to CES, but this small dial hub that can control your whole home was one of our favorite discoveries.
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Lebanon chooses a new president after two years without one

NPR News Headlines - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 15:42

Lebanon's parliament chose the head of the country's armed forces, Joseph Aoun, to be its next president, a post that's been vacant since October 2022.

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