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Gurman calls incoming smart device 'the most significant new Apple product' of 2025

 
 

Reliable Apple tipster Mark Gurman is talking up the company's expected home hub. “This device will operate like a smaller and cheaper iPad and let users control appliances, conduct FaceTime chats, and handle other tasks,” Gurman said in his Power On newsletter (sign-up required) on Sunday. He called it a significant release as "it’s the first step toward a bigger role in the smart home" ...

 
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💠 Macca is on the warpath — Don't let AI rip off artists, says Paul McCartney

 

💠 Exciting research — Smartwatches could help doctors understand and treat psychiatric illnesses

 

💠 Meet the AI startup that's turning heads — How China's DeepSeek is making Silicon Valley look slow

 

💠 It's a very impressive handset! — 'The OnePlus 13 has ruined Android smartphones for me'

 
 

OpenAI's new Operator AI agent handles tasks — but with hiccups

 
 

OpenAI's Operator is a recently launched AI agent that's designed to autonomously execute online tasks, such as scheduling and transactions, via a browser hosted on OpenAI servers. But the innovative tool has had a bumpy start, experiencing slow performance while also making errors in its interactions. Operator represents AI's shift from conversational interfaces to task automation, though safety and ethical concerns around the technology require further refinement ...

 
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The Valerion VisionMaster Max ascends the projector brand from Kickstarter to CES 2025

 

Valerion’s VisionMaster Max, a $4,000 triple-laser projector, was unveiled at CES 2025. Offering 3,000 ISO lumens and a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, it’s designed for use in moderately bright rooms. The projector features AI-driven 4K upscaling, Dynamic Tone Mapping for HDR, and 110% BT.2020 color coverage. It supports various picture modes, including IMAX Enhanced, and offers a 4ms input lag for gaming. Running on Google TV OS, it supports smart connectivity, including AirPlay, Chromecast, and integration with smart home devices. The VisionMaster Max is available for preorder, promising advanced features for both entertainment and gaming ...

 
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GM is using California wildfires to pilot mobile DC fast chargers

 
 

General Motors (GM) is piloting mobile DC fast chargers in California to help drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) and emergency vehicles in areas impacted by wildfires. The initiative involves a trio of Yoshi Mobility propane chargers capable of DC fast charging two EVs at once, a single biofuel-powered mobile charging station from InCharge capable of DC fast charging five EVs, and three of GM's in-house HYDROTEC hydrogen-powered generator sets. ...

 
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💠 Watch Apple's boss act in a promo for Severance 2 — Innie Tim Cook reports for work at Lumon Industries


💠 After TikTok, the Wi-Fi router in your home may be the next Chinese tech ban target — Are Chinese-made Wi-Fi routers next in the crosshairs?

💠 How to ready a vehicle for some of the world's most challenging terrain — Ford crafted a Raptor T1+ to race across 5,000 miles of desert

💠 It's not part of the Galaxy Watch yet, but the company says it's coming — Samsung’s noninvasive blood sugar monitor tech is a game-changer

💠 The playful drama about three young tennis champs didn't get a single nomination — Why did the Oscars snub one of last year’s best movies?

💠 Firefly's lunar lander recently bid farewell to its home planet in style — Blue Ghost lander captures haunting Earth eclipse from space

 

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