Meta is continuing to overhaul its moderation and content rules. Instagram head Adam Mosseri posted today that Instagram and Threads will start including political content in recommendations. It’s a reversal from the policy the two platforms adopted last year, which made political content something users had to choose if they wanted to see. Now, Mosseri… Continue reading Threads and Instagram will recommend political content after all
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A holographic windshield from Hyundai Mobis is a big upgrade for in-car HUDs at CES 2025
Automotive heads up displays (HUDs) have been around as far back as 1988, and while they’ve gotten brighter and more colorful over the years, even today’s most sophisticated implementations still feel a bit primitive. But after seeing what Hyundai Mobis (which makes auto parts for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis) is calling the world’s first full-windshield… Continue reading A holographic windshield from Hyundai Mobis is a big upgrade for in-car HUDs at CES 2025
Former MoviePass head pleads guilty to securities fraud
“A Florida man pleaded guilty today,” began a Department of Justice press release published on Tuesday. In this case, the ever-infamous Florida Man is none other than Ted Farnsworth, the former CEO of MoviePass’ parent company. His plea comes fewer than four months after another MoviePass leader, former CEO Mitch Lowe, entered a guilty plea… Continue reading Former MoviePass head pleads guilty to securities fraud
I want Urtopia’s Titanium Zero concept e-bike
Broadly speaking, there are two types of e-bikes: Ones with a motor in one of the wheels, and ones with the motor mounted between the pedals. Those in the former group, known as hub motors, are cheap and bountiful, but lack the oomph required to cover rough terrain and high inclines. Those in the latter… Continue reading I want Urtopia’s Titanium Zero concept e-bike
AirStudio One is a portable microphone that’s full of surprises
This isn’t just any retro-styled microphone, but an all-in-one tool for music creators looking to record vocals when on the go. It’s the creation of Hisong, a startup looking to build a more elegant alternative to toting around a microphone, mixer and headphones wherever you go. The AirStudio One is a wireless condenser microphone with… Continue reading AirStudio One is a portable microphone that’s full of surprises
One robot vacuum is trying way too hard to outdo the competition at CES 2025
Robot vacuums are having a very weird year at CES 2025. We’ve seen robot vacs that can scoot over stairs and pick up socks. Now, another robot vacuum maker is showing off robot vacuums that can zoom around with air purifiers, tablet stands, security cameras, tabletops and other objects on top. The SwitchBot K20+ Pro… Continue reading One robot vacuum is trying way too hard to outdo the competition at CES 2025
15 CES gadgets you can actually buy right now
The EcoFlow Power Hat charges your smartphone and other devices through solar panels in the brim. It’s not the most powerful charger, but it can still provide a bit of juice to your devices. It’s also IP65-rated, but it’s still wise to avoid getting it wet and dirty. Go to Source
More than one company brought a robot vacuum with a mechanical arm to CES 2025
It turns out that Roborock isn’t the only company that brought a robot vacuum with a mechanical arm to CES 2025. Rival company Dreame, which unveiled its stair-climbing robot vacuum earlier in the week, is also working on a robot vacuum with an arm for picking up objects. The device is still a prototype, according… Continue reading More than one company brought a robot vacuum with a mechanical arm to CES 2025
At CES 2025 I toured the Haus.me microhaus Pro, a self-contained living pod you can put just about anywhere
We may no longer be at the height of the tiny home craze, but the idea of a resource-light, efficiently built home that can be plonked down just about anywhere still appeals. Today at CES, I got to tour the 2025 model of the microhaus Pro from California-based Haus.me. It was shiny, swankily appointed and,… Continue reading At CES 2025 I toured the Haus.me microhaus Pro, a self-contained living pod you can put just about anywhere
Dreame’s X50 robot vacuum can climb stairs
Robot vacuums can make cleaning up a lot more convenient but, depending on your home’s layout, might not work with every floorplan. Chinese appliance maker Dreame is hoping to address that with its X50 robot vacuum that’s able to climb over small stairs without assistance. Though the robot vac has yet to launch in the… Continue reading Dreame’s X50 robot vacuum can climb stairs