Govee CES is a great time to explore new smart home technology, including smart lighting. Govee is taking the stage to announce the launch of a new Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL, a new Gaming Pixel Light, and new Mini Panel Lights. The Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by […] More
Screenshot by Nina Raemont/ZDNETProjectors are getting a facelift at Las Vegas’ Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2025) this week. At least that’s the case for two projectors LG unveiled ahead of the event, each of which boasts multifunctionality and an upgraded build. On Sunday, LG debuted the PF600U, an all-in-one projector, Bluetooth speaker, and LED mood lamp, alongside another luxurious projector, the CineBeam S. The first, a 3-in-1 device, combines multiple home entertainment appliances into one compact and cool-looking lamp light, while the CineBeam S offers up a crisp and vivid display alongside Dolby Atmos sound. Also: This small 4K projector is worthy of replacing your TV – and it’s the brightest one I’ve testedBuilt like a floor lamp, the PF600U offers 1,920 x 1,080 FHD resolution, 300 ANSI lumens of brightness, and comes complete with stereo speakers. It appears to be made for smaller spaces and people looking to optimize their entertainment hub. The projector can project images from 30 to 120 inches. Whether a user desires a warm-toned light or a cool-toned color, they can adjust the ambiance of the LED lamp to the nine available colors and five brightness levels to fit their space’s vibe. More
Think of an AI PC as a supercharged personal computer, tailor-made with the right hardware and software to handle AI and machine learning tasks like a pro. It’s all about giving those number-crunching, data-sifting AI and machine learning tasks the power boost they need.These tasks cover a wide spectrum of workloads, including generative AI programs like Stable Diffusion, clever chatbots powered by local language models, comprehensive data analysis, training of AI models, and running intricate simulations and sophisticated AI-driven applications.Along with powerful processors (CPUs) and graphics cards (GPUs) to give the systems multitasking might, and ample RAM and swift storage options, these PCs boast something new: an NPU, or neural processing unit, designed to turbocharge AI tasks.Intel and Microsoft have also come together to define what an AI PC is, and in addition to needing a CPU, GPU, and NPU, these PCs will also have a physical Microsoft Copilot key on the keyboard and be able to run Copilot locally.Also: AI PCs bring new security protections and risks. Here’s what users need to knowAnd, as we’ll see when we discuss the measure of the power and performance of an NPU, this has performance requirements that right now are hard to meet.The goal is to create systems that are quicker at executing AI tasks, more energy-efficient, and eliminate the need to send data — especially sensitive data — to cloud-based AI servers for processing. This approach ensures that systems can operate independently of an internet connection and enhance security by retaining the data locally.Apple has also made big moves into AI with Apple Intelligence, a platform that combines their latest processors and operating systems to develop writing and image tools. Its latest crop of hardware will all sport the “Apple Intelligence ready” tagline, but hardware support for some features goes back as far as the M1 chip for computers and iPads, and not so far back for the iPhone, with the oldest platform supporting the technology being the A17 Pro of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. This means that, rather than having to sell consumers a new piece of hardware for them to get onto the AI wave, they can get a taste of what it can offer with older hardware. More
<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Zippo Heatbank 6 and Heatbank 9s Plus are reasonably priced They warm up fast, but stay at a safe temperature They have a long runtime. more buying choices One of the tests I subject power banks to is a thermal stress test. I charge and discharge as aggressively as possible, […] More
Apple “See for yourself.” It’s now clear what Apple TV+ was teasing with its three-word social media posts. For the first weekend in January, you can try the streaming service totally free. Also: Is your live TV streaming service still worth it? I reassessed the options for us both Save the date In an X post […] More
Roborock/ZDNETRoborock just dropped the mic in the robot vacuum market at CES 2025 with the Saros Z70 robot vacuum launch, which features a mechanical arm to remove obstacles in its path. The company also launched two new robot vacuums, the Saros 10 and Saros 10R.The Saros Z70 features a foldable mechanical arm with OmniGrip technology that deploys itself to remove obstacles under 300 grams or about 8 oz. The five-axis arm will initially be limited to socks, small towels or cloths, tissue papers or napkins, and sandals. Also: This robot vacuum and mop performs as well as some flagship models – but at half the priceThe Roborock Saros Z70 cleans your floors and identifies objects it can lift in a first pass. Then, the robot returns to pick up the identified items, put them away, and clean the missed areas. More
ZDNETYou probably have a lot of passwords in your life.Even with the help of password managers, passwords are becoming more and more of a burden for most people.Long gone are the days of being able to use and reuse rubbish passwords like p455w0rd123. Now, all of your online accounts need to be protected by passwords that are complex and unique.Also: Passkeys take yet another big step towards killing off passwordsYou also need to be ever vigilant in case one of your many passwords is compromised.There’s a better solution: Passkeys. More
Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Even Realities G1 smart glasses sport an excellent micro-LED optical engine projector for display.These glasses can help you navigate, translate, and use them as a teleprompter.The G1 are expensive at $599 and costs further add up if you opt for a prescription lens.I’ve had the Even Realities G1 Smart Glasses More
