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    Delta announces big tech upgrades to inflight entertainment

    Delta Delta flyers can expect a lot of tech upgrades on future flights, starting next year. On Tuesday, Delta announced new advancements to its inflight entertainment systems, new ways for passengers to connect their own tech, and new partnerships with tech vendors. All of it is aimed at keeping travelers better connected while 35,000 feet […] More

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    Sharp partners with Xumo to run its future line of QLED smart TVs

    Sharp At today’s Consumer Electronics Show 2025 in Las Vegas, we learned that Xumo will take the helm as the operating system for Sharp’s new line of QLED TVs set to launch next spring. Sharp is the fourth company to link itself to Xumo’s OS train, including Pioneer, Hisense, and the budget-friendlier, Element. Lately, Xumo hasn’t […] More

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    Slow internet on the go? These two Wi-Fi 7 adapters can boost your connections

    Asus/ZDNETPublic Wi-Fi networks are a nice commodity in the modern world, although they can often be frustrating. We’ve all experienced connections slowing down or even disconnecting while working on a laptop at a coffee shop. Over at CES 2025, both Asus and Acer previewed portable Wi-Fi adapters that can improve the user experience out in the public.Asus RT-BE58 Go More

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    Best TVs of CES 2025 (so far): New models from Samsung, LG, Displace, and more

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicked off today, and we’ve already seen some impressive tech. From phone chargers and headphones to gaming laptops and office desktops, brands are unveiling new, innovative features, machine-learning integration, and a host of hardware and software updates across the board.Read more: The best CES 2025 tech you can buy right nowOur favorite TV brands are no exception. Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL have all announced additions to their 2025 line-ups, with new models boasting updated OLED and QD-Mini LED panels, enhanced picture and audio processing, and in one case, total wireless power and connectivity. While there’s plenty more to come as CES unfolds, we’ve rounded up our top picks from what we’ve seen up-close and personal on the show floor.  1. LG G5Best overall TV at CES 2025 More

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    Need a 10-port USB-C charger? Plugable has just the thing

    Plugable USB-C Quad HDMI Graphics Adapter Plugable Plugable, a company known for premium docking stations and dongles, has chosen CES 2025 to unveil three new products, designed to enhance the desktop experience. First up is the Plugable USB-C Five-Display Docking Station<!–> (UD-7400PD), which, as the name suggests, can support up to five displays, including four […] More

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    AMD is creeping into gaming territory at CES 2025. Here’s why Intel should be worried

    Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD) announced its next generation of processors at CES 2025, solidifying its push into PC gaming territory with the Ryzen 9000 series, AMD Ryzen Z2, and Ryzen 9000 mobile processors. One of the most anticipated gaming laptops of the year, the Razer Blade 16, dropped with the AMD Ryzen 9 AI, the first time the device has been released with a non-Intel chip. I sat down with AMD’s Chief Architect of Gaming Solutions and Gaming Marketing, Frank Azor, to chat about the company’s plans and vision for 2025. One of its key focuses? Scalability. “We want to design products that can scale. Products that are very power efficient but also performance capable. And to do it with one part, across a broad range.”Also: CES 2025: The 12 most impressive products so farAMD’s portfolio of chips is certainly capable. The newest gaming chip from AMD is the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, with 16 “Zen 5” processing cores and 144MB total cache. Its clock speed can be boosted up to 5.7 GHz, and AMD says it’s overall 8% faster than its predecessor, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D, which is already a beast. It’s not just the Razer Blade 16 sporting a new AMD Ryzen; gaming laptop manufacturer MSI announced a new lineup of 18-inch laptops, many of which come with AMD processors, specifically the AMD Ryzen 9 in MSI’s Raider A18 and the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 in the Stealth A18. Also: MSI goes big at CES 2025 with its lineup of new 18-inch gaming laptopsOutside of the impressive high-end product announcements, though, AMD rounded out its portfolio with the Krackan Point APU lineup, a hybrid-core design that’s a more accessible version of its Strix Point with up to four Zen 5 and four Zen 5c cores, and at anaccessible price point. “We’re focused on where the market is,” Azor said. “And 90% of gamers buy GPUs below that $1,000 mark.” More

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    Two OTC continuous glucose monitors won awards at CES – and you can try them now

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETDexcom announced its first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM) device at CES 2025, while Abbott showcased its device launched at CES 2022 and available to consumers since last year. Many people with diabetes and insulin-related health issues struggle to find accessible and affordable care, making these products a potential game changer in the healthcare sphere. Also: CES 2025: The most impressive products so farPeople without diabetes also use glucose monitoring to help make adjustments to their eating habits and improve overall health. So, the Lingo by Abbott and the Stelo by Dexcom could benefit a wide variety of users.  More

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    CES 2025: The 12 most impressive products so far

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe biggest week in tech is here: the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES). ZDNET is on the ground in Las Vegas and also keeping a virtual eye on the products and concepts that debuted on the show’s first day.Also: The best CES 2025 products you can buy right nowSo far, we’ve seen announcements from big names like Samsung, Abbott, and Dell, as well as new and innovative brands with cool concepts. Here’s the tech gear that has impressed us the most.1. AI-integrated TVs More