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/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25626514/sonosarcultra.jpeg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "The Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 have leaked, and they’re likely coming soon")
Source: The Verge The next flagship soundbar from Sonos will be called the Arc Ultra, and marketing images of the product have been posted on X today. They line up with the photos I published back in July and offer yet more confirmation that the Arc Ultra will support Bluetooth audio playback. Since then, the…
Source: Venture Beat Logitech launched a number of products for gamers today at its LogiPlay event. Read Full Article
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25626013/THE_WITCHER_SIRENS_OF_THE_DEEP_OFFICIAL_TEASER_THUMB_16x9_CLEAN.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Netflix’s next animated Witcher movie streams in February")
Source: The Verge Image: Netflix We’re still waiting on the biggest news in the Witcher universe — just what Liam Hemsworth will sound like as Geralt — but in the meantime, Netflix has announced when fans can expect the next animated spinoff. The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep will start streaming on February 11th, 2025….
Source: Venture Beat Lioncode Games has revealed its upcoming game: Wildkeepers Rising, a roguelite RPG with creature-taming mechanics. Read Full Article
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/23982579/acastro_STK466_01.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Snapchat’s AI selfie feature puts your face in personalized ads — here’s how to turn it off")
Source: The Verge If you’ve tried out Snapchat’s AI-generated selfies, you might want to double-check a setting that lets Snap use your face in “personalized sponsored content and ads,” as spotted by 404 Media. The feature, called My Selfie, lets you and your friends create AI-generated images of yourself based on photos you share with…
Source: Venture Beat e6data’s lakehouse compute engine promises 5x better query performance on the heaviest workloads with 50% lower total cost of ownership. Read Full Article
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25618930/Eufy_E30.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "The Eufy Smart Lock E30 is the company’s first Matter device")
Source: The Verge The latest smart lock from Eufy is its first product to support Matter. The Eufy Smart Lock E30 ($169.99) works over Thread, which should allow for faster responsiveness, longer battery life, and better connectivity than locks that work just over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The E30 is also the first smart lock from Anker’s…
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25619621/247271_Spectacles_2024_NHernandez_Melo_0015.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Snap releases new Spectacles for AR developers")
Source: The Verge Snap’s fifth-generation Spectacles have a richer, more immersive display. Using them feels snappier. They weigh less than their predecessor and last longer on a charge. Those are exactly the kinds of upgrades you’d expect from a product line that’s technically eight years old. But the market for Spectacles — and AR glasses…
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25626250/kensington_thunderbolt_5.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "The first Thunderbolt 5 dock appears to have arrived")
Source: The Verge The new dock claims to support up to three 4K monitors or two 8K monitors on Windows, or dual 6K monitors on MacBook Pros with M1 Pro chips or better. It also offers up to 120Gbps speeds for connected peripherals — assuming your computer has a Thunderbolt 5 port, anyhow. Last we…
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25626042/SNAPCHAT_1.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "Snap announces “Simple Snapchat” redesign to compete with TikTok")
Source: The Verge Snapchat is undergoing its biggest redesign in years by simplifying from five to three tabs: one for messages and Stories with friends, one for the camera, and another for a TikTok-like feed of full-screen videos from creators and publishers. The redesign, dubbed “Simple Snapchat,” was announced onstage Tuesday at Snap’s annual Partner…
