zdnet

2025-01-08

Update Chrome and Firefox now to patch these critical security flaws

The latest updates for both browsers squash several high-severity security bugs. Here's how to grab them. [...]

Destination

2025-01-08

AI Social Media Users Are Not Always a Totally Dumb Idea

Meta’s AI characters users might seem useless, but fake social media users can sometimes offer valuable insights into real human behavior. [...]

Destination

2025-01-08

I want Urtopia’s Titanium Zero concept e-bike

Broadly speaking, there are two types of e-bikes: Ones with a motor in one of the wheels, and ones with the motor mounted between the pedals. Those in the former group, known as hub motors, are cheap and bountiful, but lack the oomph required to cover rough terrain and high incli [...]

Destination

2025-01-08

AirStudio One is a portable microphone that’s full of surprises

This isn’t just any retro-styled microphone, but an all-in-one tool for music creators looking to record vocals when on the go. It’s the creation of Hisong, a startup looking to build a more elegant alternative to toting around a microphone, mixer and headphones wherever you [...]

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2025-01-08

One robot vacuum is trying way too hard to outdo the competition at CES 2025

Robot vacuums are having a very weird year at CES 2025. We’ve seen robot vacs that can scoot over stairs and pick up socks. Now, another robot vacuum maker is showing off robot vacuums that can zoom around with air purifiers, tablet stands, security cameras, tabletops and other [...]

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2025-01-08

15 CES gadgets you can actually buy right now

CES 2025 is ongoing, but if you're wondering if some of the products showcased there are available, you're in luck. Many of them are up for pre-order, if not already on store shelves. This year, there are wireless headphones, smart glasses and even a baby bouncer and ba [...]

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2025-01-08

Tonal 2 is now available for purchase

Tonal, the company behind the smart home gym of the same name, is now launching the Tonal 2. This machine is an upgrade over its predecessor, which we tested some years ago. Two years ago, Tonal laid off 35 percent of its workforce, but the company seems to be doing much better n [...]

Destination

2025-01-08

EU “energetically” probing disinformation, right-wing bias on X, report says

Elon Musk wading further into global right-wing politics raises alarms in EU. [...]

Destination

2025-01-08

Honda shows off “nearly production” EVs and new operating system at CES

Production of the Honda Zero SUV begins in Ohio in 2026. [...]