We shouldnt overlook the small notable feature housed on top of the chassis.
Imagine loading up half your games on one 1TB SSD and the rest on another.
The PC can use AI to help track eye movements, ensuring the screen is always at optimal visibility.
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Lenovo claims the technology can also help with ergonomic use by reducing eye strain.
Its not perfect and certainly not as powerful as people would hope, but the idea is solid.
Hopefully, we wont have to wait forever before TCL brings its devices to North America.
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Its all due to aging and presbyopia, the gradual loss of the ability to focus on objects.
ViXiON, a Japanese startup, has a dorky and somewhat futuristic answer with its ViXion01 glasses.
While theyre not the most stylish glasses weve ever seen, they are incredibly effective.
At IFA in Berlin, the company unveiled a new, more cost-efficient version of the Snapdragon X Plus.
Soon, youll find plenty of AI-first Copilot+ laptops for less than $1,000.
The lack of back buttons is odd, and the software needs much work.
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And yes, its a weird rig.
Let someone else do it.
Thats the idea behind the Yarbo Core, the worlds first multi-purpose yard robot.
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Heck, this baby can even tow up to 3,500 pounds.
But theres a guy sitting in a fridge serving drinks at IFA.
Thats all it’s crucial that you know.
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The consortiums Ki standard uses induction to power your blenders, air fryers, or food processors.
Expect future smart homes with high-end appliances to use in the near future.
The BeBird is a simple concept.
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Its an ear cleaner with a tiny camera attached to it.
you’re free to track your progress with an app as you shove the nozzle into your ear.
There are two versions available.
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Its OTC (over-the-counter) and is considered a cleaning rig rather than any medical tech.
Im not too fond of these massive chairs that literally rubbed me the wrong way.
Ive gravitated toward their latest chair for one very specific reason.
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It has giant robot feet that you slip your little piggies into once you get into the chair.
I could not even begin to describe whether that would be effective.
All I can say is its the best way to reenact your Fallout Power Armor suit-up fantasies.
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The rig works like an electronic collagen face mask for mens nether regions.
Currently undergoing FDA approval, the Vertica could be a non-invasive, drug-free method to improve mens sexual health.
It was mostly due to its $800 price tag compared to lackluster performance.
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It improved over time after updates, but it wasnt up to snuff.
MSIs redemption ark is titled the Claw 8 AI.
We want to see how well the Core Ultra Series 2 performs on such a small machine.
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Plus, theres now an 8-inch display and an 80 Wh battery.
We could also see a version with 32 GB of RAM.
The thing is, we still dont know how much it might cost.
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Worse, MSI has told reporters at IFA 2024 that it wont ship until early 2025.
Its promising some excessive battery life that well need to test.
Ceraluminum is still a silly marketing term, but it makes the laptops feel unique.
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Eurekas Top-End Robovac Cleans Your Base Station.
Why Did Nobody Think To Do This Before?
There are occasions when you look at a tech product, amazed that nobody thought of this before.
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Eurekas big flagship robovac, the Eureka J15 Pro Ultra, is in the latter category.
Its another high-powered vacuum with built-in mopping capabilities that can hit the touch-to-reach corners of your furniture.
Most importantly, the model has a self-cleaning base station.
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So all that gunk you have to clean after enough passes with your robovac now gets cleaned automatically.
Its base model is also incredibly cheap at just $200.
In the box, you only get a single battery plus the drone.
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Youll have to spend closer to $280 for a bundle with two extra batteries.
The Neo will be compatible with some of DJIs recent controllers or headsets.
Its ostensibly a vlogging drone, but its bound to become a favorite spy cam for nosy neighbors.
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It supports an HDMI ARC connection with CEC, so its a fair pick for a TV setup.
It also supports Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, and optical inputs.
It comes in five colors, but honestly, why go with anything else but blazing, overt orange?
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It can pull back past 120 degrees, so there shouldnt be a spot you cant hit.
I was repeatedly told the side panels were real wood, though I dont know what kind.
I was more fond of other Keychron keyboards.
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Kodaks booth at IFA 2024 was covered head to floor in pink.
The second attempt took several minutes and offered me an oversaturated and ugly image.
These cameras are usually on sale, though their MSRP is a ludicrous $107.
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Youre better off looking for aFujifilm Instax printerinstead.
At first glance, the Roborock Qrevo Curve and Edge might look like your typical high-end robot vacuum.
I also like how it looks like its leaping over a hurdle like a track and field star.
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I know it sounds odd and slightly concerning.
But picturing my hat simultaneously charging up to two devices while hiking is exciting, too.
So, its a fair deal.
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News from the future, delivered to your present.
The Framework 13 now feels like a laptop that’s more than a modular, repairable novelty.
It’s now a machine that’s a joy to both build and use.
Bless the Modder Who Is Fixing AMDs Newest GPUs
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