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    This haptic trackpad for Windows users is the PC accessory I didn’t know I needed

    Hyper Products Accessory brand Hyper announced a handful of products at CES 2025, but one of the standouts is its new premium trackpad for Windows devices, the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro — a haptic touchpad with loads of customizable features that could finally convince me to ditch my mouse. Hyper’s Trackpad Pro is designed to be a premium […] More

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    This stretchable Micro LED display I saw at CES now lives rent free in my head

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETWhen I first laid eyes on Samsung’s stretchable Micro LED display concept, I was taken back to when my childhood self watched The Ring. Seeing that infamous scene of a creature crawling out from within the TV led to many, many sleepless nights as a six-year-old. Also: CES 2025: The 12 most impressive products so farLike that movie scene, seeing subjects physically push out of the Samsung display concept is polarizing and disruptive, like something that shouldn’t be possible. But it is. More

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    Victrola drops stylish record players and turntables that any vinyl lover can jam with

    Jada Jones/ZDNETVinyl enthusiasts and newcomers rejoice as Victrola unveiled a complete lineup of new turntables and speakers for every kind of audio enjoyer at CES 2025. Also: CES 2025: The 12 most impressive products so farVictrola’s 2025 lineup features turntables for beginners and advanced vinyl fans, along with bookshelf speakers, and a refreshed outdoor speaker. All of the company’s new releases are due to hit shelves by spring 2025, according to the press release.Some of the most innovative and stylish products from the announcement include: Standalone turntables Victrola’s Automatic now offers Bluetooth connectivity, full-side repeat functionality, and three new colors. Automatic is the perfect turntable for a beginner vinyl connoisseur and is a more affordable option at $200. This turntable’s standout feature is that it automatically lifts the headshell and restarts the record instead of stopping the music when the record ends. Also: ZDNET joins CNET Group to award the Best of CES, and you can submit your entry nowVictrola Wave features Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, along with aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, and Auracast support. Wave is priced at $400 but provides a high-quality listening experience that will elevate your home audio system. Victrola Stream Onyx released last year, but returns in new colors and styles. Stream Onyx can be linked to a Sonos system, has Bluetooth output, and can be controlled via VinylStream Wi-Fi.  More

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    I tried Lenovo’s new rollable laptop at CES, and its the Windows PC I’d be splurge for

    Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETLenovo unveiled an unexpected new laptop alongside its fleet of new devices at CES 2025: a 14-inch laptop with a “rollable” display that extends upwards over 16 inches, and it works better than I initially assumed. The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 looks like a normal 14-inch device on the surface but hit a button on the keyboard, and the display starts growing upward. Once it’s fully extended, the screen measures 16.7 inches, which doesn’t sound like a lot, but Lenovo says you gain about 50% screen real estate. Also: CES 2025: The 12 most impressive products so farIt’s definitely comparable to working on an external monitor, as I was able to fit two browser windows of equal size on top of one another just fine when I demoed it. Working on a portrait-oriented monitor is not everyone’s preference (as opposed to a landscape orientation) but plenty of users prefer it, especially coders and writers who work with long, vertical text windows.  More

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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