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    In a machine-led economy, relational intelligence is key to success

    Yana Lobenko/Getty Images Enterprise use of AI agents is on the rise, with 25% of enterprises using generative AI forecast to deploy AI agents in 2025, growing to 50% by 2027, according to Deloitte. The rise of agents means we need to adopt a new mindset. Being prepared for reinvention is crucial in an AI-first […] More

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    Nvidia signs largest car maker, Toyota, to use its self-driving chips

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang shows off the company’s Thor AGX chip during his keynote at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show. <!–> Chip giant Nvidia has inked a deal for Toyota, the world’s largest car manufacturer, to use the company’s autonomous driving chips and software in multiple different models of car, the company’s co-founder and CEO, […] More

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    MSI goes big at CES 2025 with its lineup of new 18-inch gaming laptops

    Raider 18 HX (Intel) Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETAhead of CES, gaming laptop company MSI announced its 2025 lineup, which includes over 10 18-inch laptops to round out its catalog of heavy-hitting, high-performance devices. While other manufacturers are focusing on thin and light ultraportables, MSI showed off an arsenal of imposing devices, including the Titan 18 HX AI Dragon Edition, an aptly-named 18-inch gaming rig inscribed with Norse runes and a dragon’s eye. Also: ZDNET joins CNET Group to award the Best of CES, and you can submit your entry nowWhat’s noteworthy are all the new AMD processors on board MSI’s gaming lineup, with most laptops featuring both an Intel and AMD configuration. The Intel laptops sport a refresh of Intel’s “Raptor Lake” H and Intel “Arrow Lake” HX/H series processors with the previously-mentioned Titan 18 HX AI, Raider 18 HX AI, Stealth 18 HX AI, and Vector 18 HX AI models. On the AMD side, the Raider comes with the AMD Ryzen 9, and the Stealth with the AMD Ryzen AI 300 series. Besides the laptop lineup, MSI showed off its spicy gaming handheld, the Claw 8 AI+, and a handful of non-gaming devices aimed at enterprise and productivity consumers. Here’s a closer look at the king-sized laptops MSI just announced. Titan 18 HX AI (Dragon Edition) More

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    MSI just announced a new laptop lineup at CES (and they’re not geared toward gamers)

    MSI Venture A16 AI+ Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe spotlight is on the heavy-hitting 18-inch gaming laptops MSI announced today at CES, but the company also unveiled some non-gaming laptops for the productivity user. A whole new lineup, actually. Meet: the Venture and Venture Pro, two brand-new devices that come in a range of configurations and sizes, from a 14-inch, all the way up to a 17-inch. Aimed to compete with other high-performance productivity and creator-focused machines, the Venture lineup comes with Microsoft’s Pluton security processor — a secure crypto-processor built into the CPU that provides enhanced security for Windows features that rely on TPMs like BitLocker and System Guard.Also: CES 2025: What to expect and how to watchMSI carried over its high-performance ethos from its gaming lineup to the Venture and Venture Pro models, which feature a diverse range of configurations, and impressive hardware. Also similar to its 18-inch gaming lineup, the Venture laptops come in both Intel and AMD flavors. These are all new laptops from MSI, so let’s take a closer look at what was announced. Venture A14/15/16/17 AI+ More

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    Eureka’s newest powerful robot vacuum detects and mops up wet messes for you

    Eureka The Eureka J15 Max Ultra is a new flagship robot vacuum with 22,000Pa of suction power, nearly the highest suction power on the market. Unveiled at CES 2025, it features reliable object avoidance technology to avoid pet waste and a razor to prevent hair tangles. It is a clear contender for becoming the best […] More

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    The best vacuum and mop combination I’ve tested is from a company you’ve never heard of

    Maria Diaz/ZDNETEach year, CES tends to be a whirlwind of futuristic robots, electric vehicles, and even smart home devices. But a lot of the most eye-catching technology featured at the showcase is either years away from making it to market or too ambitious to ever make it at all — not to mention that much of it, while extraordinary, tends to be too inconvenient for real-world use. But this year, one company is making major strides into the robot vacuum and smart home cleaning devices. Mova, a smart home company making its CES debut this week, is launching a new lineup of robot vacuums into the US market, including a flagship Mova V50 Ultra and Z50 Ultra. The company is also launching a new wet/dry vacuum and mop called the Mova X4 Pro, and even an electric toothbrush, the Mova Fresh Pro. Also: The best robot vacuums for pet hair of 2025: Expert tested and reviewedThese launches and Mova’s appearance at CES mark the company’s entry into the US market, which is currently flooded with robot vacuums. Mova hopes its robots’ innovative features make them stand out to consumers. More

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    I tested a new robot vacuum with a built-in handheld unit, and here’s how it went

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy Clean E20 3-in-1 robot vacuum and handheld vacuum combination will be available for $550 on February 10. The Eufy E20 performed very well in suction testing, it offers up 8,000Pa of suction power and thorough edge cleaning; the robot vacuum’s dustbin doubles as a handheld vacuum that includes a […] More