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Xbox Latest Kitchen Appliance Is A Series S Toaster
Xbox is making a solid push to take over your home entertainment centers and kitchens.
Dell’s XPS laptop lineup is about to look very different
/ The 13-inch XPS Plus might be going away, but some bigger and potentially far more powerful laptops are replacing it. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge This might not be the biggest shake-up of the Dell XPS lineup ever, but between some bigger laptops and a total revamping of the XPS portfolio, it feels like a big deal. The 13-inch Dell XPS laptop is sticking around, but the touch bar-equipped XPS Plus that ran hot in...
Ford raises — and lowers — prices on its F-150 Lightning pickups
/ Pricing for the most affordable F-150 EV trims has increased by up to $10,000, while up to $7,000 has been shaved off the more premium Platinum models. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning trucks could be cheaper or more expensive than last year, depending on the trim.
LG Conjures Optimism with Life’s Good Campaign Featuring Willow Smith, Cody Simpson, and Jenny Park
Life’s Good. While it might seem coincidental that this short and sweet phrase shares the same initials with LG Electronics, it vividly expresses the optimistic spirit of the LG brand. The phrase, which naturally comes to mind when thinking of LG, has been around for 25 years already. While much has changed in our lives during this time, the philosophy of embracing challenges with optimism encapsulated in Life’s Good remains as relevant as ever.It all began in 1998 in Australia, when LG was a relatively unknown brand in the market. To elevate LG from a newcomer to a premium brand and convey the bright and positive values of LG, the slogan Life’s Good was crafted. This slogan not only effectively communicated LG's brand direction in a simple and intuitive way, but also captivated people wor...
LG just made the fastest OLED gaming display yet
/ LG’s display division showed off a 27-inch OLED display panel with a 480Hz refresh rate ahead of CES 2024.
Apple iPhone Designer Reportedly Enlisted by Sam Altman, Jony Ive To Build AI Hardware
Apple’s top iPhone and Watch designer Tang Tan will be leaving the company in February. Tan has been enlisted by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Jony Ive, Apple’s former Chief Design Officer, to join his design firm LoveFrom, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.At the firm, which Ive launched after leaving Apple in 2019, Tan will be tasked with working on an “AI hardware project,” creating new devices with advanced capabilities.He’ll reportedly be responsible for the look and engineering of the hardware, while Altman will provide the software. While the endeavor isn’t yet public, per Bloomberg’s inside sources, “projects in the concept stage include devices for the home.”Ahead of Tan’s departure early next year, his responsibilities are reportedly being split up among existing emplo...
Bandai Namco Wants to Make Gundams Real With New Initiative
Back in June 2021, Bandai Namco announced its sustainability project called "Gundam Universal Century Development Action." The unique project serves to address population and environmental issues through researching technology featured in the Gundam franchise. Building on the announcement, Bandai Namco has now launched four sub-projects, "TEAM SPACE LIFE Project," "Prototyping of a new pilot robot for social implementation of mobile suits," "Green Colony Project," and the "Beam Saber ~ Plasma Agriculture Project." Now working with 13 partners, the projects will focus on creating a space colonies, experimental environments, a functional mobile suit, and agricultural usages for plasma. Each team will develop technology and advancements that bring the world of Gundam to life by showing how co...
Fun new deepfake consequence: more convincing crypto scams
/ And the deepfakes are getting better. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>It’s a scam!
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Resident Evil 2 hit Xbox Game Pass this month — but no Call of Duty yet
/ Xbox boss Phil Spencer indicated that Activision Blizzard games would come to Game Pass in 2024. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Ubisoft Xbox has revealed its first Game Pass lineup of 2024, which includes headliners like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Resident Evil 2. But there’s still no sign of the Call of Duty games Xbox boss Phil Spencer hinted at for 2024. Game Pass is the subscription service offered by Microsoft that lets you play a changing collection of games on Xbox and PC without paying for each individual game. Last year, Spencer said the long regulatory proce...
How crowded are the oceans? New maps show what flew under the radar until now
/ Advances in AI and satellite imagery allowed researchers to create the clearest picture yet of human activity at sea, revealing clandestine fishing activity and a boom in offshore energy development. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>A new study uses deep learning and satellite imagery to create the first global map of vessel traffic and offshore infrastructure.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Data analysis reveals...
Microsoft to Launch AI-Enhanced Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6
Microsoft is set to launch its latest iterations of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop series in 2024 -- with the upcoming models reported to be getting both design overhauls and next-gen AI capability integrations.Despite the adjustment to the departure of the Surface team lead Panos Panay, Microsoft's commitment to the Surface line remains unwavering. The new models are expected to revitalize the brand, much like the updates seen in the Surface Hub, Surface Laptop Studio and other lines in 2023. However, unlike the minor upgrades of the past, the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 promise substantial enhancements.Both models will be available with Intel 14th-Gen and Qualcomm X Series chips, incorporating cutting-edge neural processing units (NPU) for enhanced AI performance. The Arm var...
MOFT Links Up With TOMBOGO for “Creative Commuter” Capsule
Origami-inspired, light carry accessories brand, MOFT, has enlisted TOMBOGO for a new tech accessories collaboration. Entitled "Creative Commuter," the capsule is geared toward matching people's on-the-go lifestyle with functional, yet attractive tech accessories.To bring the collection to life, MOFT fused its love for evolving work lifestyles with TOMBOGO's "Functional Fashion" design aesthetic. From it came a collection featuring a laptop carry sleeve, snap-on phone stand and wallet, snap case and phone tripod stand. Whether it be protecting one's iPhone or laptop alongside clean stand equipment, the collection centers on the power of continued use.The lineup of pieces features a clean, minimalist design aesthetic that utilizes premium vegan leather and fiberglass made from recycled mate...
