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Belkin announced new phone accessories at CES 2025. This brings some freshness to the crowded field of magnetic charging accessories (in other words, MagSafe and non-Apple certified alternatives). The company’s Stage PowerGrip is a wireless power bank, camera-like grip, and stand all rolled into one. It also comes with a small screen and comes in some fun colors.Belkin markets the Power Grip as an accessory for creators and travelers. Modern smartphones have everything most people need for photography, but holding a candy bar-shaped handset in landscape mode for long periods of time isn’t as comfortable or natural as the firmer…
Robot vacuums can remove dust and dirt from your floors, but they still have to pick up socks and other items scattered around your home. Now, Roborock, a Chinese company that makes robot vacuums and other household cleaning appliances, has announced a new model that can eliminate the need to pick up small objects. Roborock Saros Z70 is equipped with a foldable robotic arm that the company calls “OmniGrip.” It has five axes and can lift and put away objects weighing less than 300 grams, such as socks, light sandals, and small dog toys.Apparently, the AI-powered vacuum will mark objects…
Belkin just announced a unique bundle at CES 2025 that it describes as a “comprehensive toolset designed to meet the needs of budding creators.” The aptly named Creator Bundle comes with a bunch of useful accessories and “has everything you need for hands-free recording.”So what does the bundle include? Comes with 2 small wireless clip-on microphones with a transmission distance of 100m. These microphones are battery powered and can last up to 5.5 hours on a single charge. Convenient push-button design allows you to easily mute, record, and adjust sound.The kit includes a sturdy tripod and a magnetic mount for…
United Airlines began testing Starlink on its flights in February and announced plans to eventually add SpaceX’s satellite internet service to all of its aircraft. The company first announced its partnership with SpaceX in September 2024 to “establish a new standard for in-flight connectivity.”Following the test, United Airlines expects its first commercial flight with Starlink to take place in the spring on a United Embraer E-175. The rest of the company’s “two-cabin regional fleet” will be equipped with Starlink throughout 2025, and United says it will “fly its first mainline Starlink aircraft” by the end of the year.Starlink is free…
The AIPT Comics Podcast is back with regular episodes that include summaries of news, reviews, and more. This week, Jeremy Adams joins the podcast to discuss Aquaman, the new series that starts again next week. We delve into what to expect, his take on the main character, and more.Stream the AIPT Comics Podcast below or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.AIPT Comics This week’s top booksDave:The Ultimates #8 (Deniz Camp, Juan Friggieri)Absolute Superman #3 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)Nathan:The Ultimates #8 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigelli)Avengers #22 (Jed McKay, Farid Karami)This week’s great KAPOW…
The AIPT Comics Podcast is back with regular episodes that include summaries of news, reviews, and more. This week, Jeremy Adams joins the podcast to discuss Aquaman, the new series that starts again next week. We delve into what to expect, his take on the main character, and more.Stream the AIPT Comics Podcast below or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.AIPT Comics This week’s top booksDave:The Ultimates #8 (Deniz Camp, Juan Friggieri)Absolute Superman #3 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)Nathan:The Ultimates #8 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigelli)Avengers #22 (Jed McKay, Farid Karami)This week’s great KAPOW…
Samsung’s CES 2025 theme is “AI for all.” (Samsung)Samsung is the 800-pound gorilla of CES. CES is a global electronics giant that manufactures mobile devices, televisions, home theater products, and kitchen appliances, just to name a few. CES has traditionally been used to remind the world that your company is a major competitor in all of these areas, while also allowing you to get a glimpse behind the scenes of more cutting-edge technology. .For example, Samsung’s 2024 CES press conference featured all the usual iterative updates like a new TV, new projector, and new soundbar, but it also showed off…
Welcome to this week’s Beat’s Comic Crowdfunding Roundup! This week, The Public Defender, Thunder Guardian, Bronwyn, and a few more are at the top. Public Defender #1: The Life of a Super Lazy ManCreator: Jeff Schiller (Creator/Writer/), Art: Nima Sorat, Ignacio Di Meglio, Jeff Foulsham, David Lujan, Jenny Felmming, and many more!Goal: $4,400End date: February 1stBonus: Get a digital copy for $5, a physical copy for $10, and a digital thank you package for $15. At a higher level, you can get the Jeff Schiller Digital Catchup Package Bundle for $30. What happens when a stoner gets bitten by a…
Image credit: Dynamite Entertainment (with embellishments from midlifegamergeek.com) A nearly naked space vampire from the planet Drakulon, Vampirella was initially a horror host-type character similar to the Crypt Keeper from Tales from the Crypt. It introduces horror stories and provides dry commentary about them, primarily in the introduction and conclusion of each story. But she quickly became the focus of her own story, and since her creation in 1969 (she’s been around for a very long time!), Vampirella comics have been published by a variety of publishers, and her home base Warren Publishing has ceased operations. Back in 1983. I…
Microsoft has published a lengthy article discussing its vision for artificial intelligence development over the next four years under the incoming Trump administration. In the article, the company revealed that it is investing a total of $80 billion in AI-enabled data centers in 2025. Microsoft said it is building data centers so it can train and deploy AI models and power its cloud. based application. That’s the entire budget for projects around the world, but more than half of it will go toward building data centers in the United States.The company explained that none of the AI advances the industry…