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At CES 2025, Brelyon showed off its latest immersive display called Ultra Reality Extend, but even after seeing it in person, my brain says it looks bigger and deeper on the inside than on the outside. I still don’t fully understand monitors.Billed as the world’s first commercial multifocal monitor, the Ultra Reality Extend blends the ease and simplicity of a traditional desktop display with the kind of spatial depth typically only available from VR headsets. Admittedly, the maximum simulated depth that Extend offers is only 2.5 meters, which isn’t quite as far as you get from devices like the Meta…
Grok, the AI assistant built into X for some reason, is now available as a standalone app. Similar to versions that exist as tabs on social media platforms, the Grok app generates images, summarizes text, and answers questions in a conversational tone that the AI assistant’s creator, xAI, calls “humorous and engaging.” can be used to answer.The app was first tested with limited users in December 2024, around the same time that X debuted a free tier of Grok available to everyone. Before that, you had to pay at least $8 a month for X Premium to get the privilege…
This month, Amazon released an updated list of video game titles that Prime members can watch for free. Members can get a code for BioShock 2 Remastered now. If you’re patient, you can also get a free copy of Deus Ex GOTY Edition or Super Meat Boy Forever later in January.The cloud-based Amazon Luna gaming service also revealed its current lineup of titles that Prime members can play. Airhead, Wakamery! 2 Complete, The Magic Mixture Mill, Metro Exodus, and Super Meat Boy are on the service this month, along with Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, Fallout New Vegas:…
I wouldn’t say she’s been dethroned, but Milumi, a persistent fluff ball with staring problems, is in serious competition for the title of cutest robot at CES 2025. I just met my wide-eyed fellow Loppet. A robot with warm, soft fur, tiny flapping arms, and big emotions. And damn, it’s adorable.Ropet’s only mission is to love and be loved. Think of it like a living stuffed animal. It has a personality, will listen to your deepest darkest secrets without judgment, and will reach out and hold you when you’re sad. The appearance is customizable and there is optional ChatGPT integration,…
CES 2025 is coming to a close, and team Engadget is ready to leave Las Vegas. Our reporters and editors have scoured endless carpeted convention halls, braved lines of chain smokers and fielded thousands of emails a day to find the best and most credible products at the show.As expected, the vast majority of things we saw this CES had an AI component, with a noticeable uptick in AR glasses, hearing aid earbuds, solar-powered tech, emotional support robots and robot vacuums. Apparently people really like robovacs that can pick up socks. Our team was encouraged to see more growth in…
Ram V’s next project is Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma, a metaphysical fantasy-adjacent sci-fi story with art by Anand RK. This six-issue series was published on Polygon and is based on the 1997 character created by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, and Jackson “Butch” Geis.The series follows Mitch Shelley, a man with no memory of his past who discovers he has the unique ability to resurrect after death. Each time Mitch comes back to life, Mitch gains new superpowers, which are often tied to the circumstances of his death or the challenges he has to face.The story blends elements of superhero action,…
Marvel Comics has released more Black History Month covers joining the celebration of Black History Month with Storm: Life Dreams. Marvel has also released the Star Wars Black History Month cover.Today, fans can get their first look at the cover by artists Kris Allen, Tauren Clark, Ken Lashley, and Alisa Martinez. These covers beautifully depict today’s major Black heroes, including popular icons and fan favorites like Black Panther and Captain America. And a completely new character!Here are eight heroes to watch this year and where to find them.Black Panther, legendary superhero and king of Wakanda. T’Challa is currently seen at…
What will 2025 bring? Lots of surprises! But in the world of comics, creators are already teasing new projects. And yes, some are just teases, but we were able to get details on some of them (thanks Amazon). Get excited about new creations from your favorite creators. https://x.com/therightram/status/1877048870208741636 • Today we have Ram V announcement! We will update once it is officially decided. • Alex Segura mentioned new projects for 2025 in his newsletter. What exactly are “The Forgotten Five”? I can’t say too much, but “watch this space” for what Sarah Century, Pat Kennedy and I have in store.…
Samsung made a lot of announcements at CES 2025, including a number of new laptops and TVs, but as expected, the company plans to save some of the biggest news for its own event. Samsung will be holding its first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year on January 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET to show off its latest Galaxy AI and the new Galaxy devices it runs on.The event will be held in San Jose, and as always, you can pre-order the company’s new gear for $50 off (and even before it’s officially announced), plus a chance to win…
Venom Unleashed has reached the second column. Be sure to read for exclusive art and insights. But did you take the survey at the end? If you missed it, you can join the symbiote team by completing the same survey below.Please answer the survey below. You can vote on who you think the all-new Venom is. You can also vote on fun questions like what color would you like your symbiote to be and if you’d like it to fight Venom next?This is also the first survey to publicly ask fans. Add your question below. If your question goes well,…