Virtual reality has gotten a lot of buzz, but not a lot of users. That could change this year with the newest mobile chip from Qualcomm, detailed Tuesday at the CES trade show in Las Vegas. The company’s Snapdragon 835 processor with X16 LTE packs features that enable companies to make smaller and lighter devices …
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Sony tells its CES 2017 secrets: Wednesday 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m ET (live blog)
Sony’s got tech heritage coming out of it eyeballs, but does it have the power to shake up CES? Unlike rivals LG and Samsung, the company has kept a tight lid on its plans for CES this year. Sony’s CES 2017 teaser page promises new products and includes the tagline: “Countdown to innovation.” Sony’s event will kick off at 5 …
Read More »BlackBerry presses on into a new era with keyboard teaser
BlackBerry may have stopped making phones, but the BlackBerry name is pressing on. In fact, a new era of outsourced BlackBerry devices may start with a phone named the “Press”. At least, that’s an educated guess based on a teaser that suggests a new BlackBerry device will be “imPRESSively designed” — because it sports one of those legendary clicky keyboards. …
Read More »This smart collar claims to be able to detect mood changes in your dog
A new smart collar wants to help you better understand your dog by sensing changes in their mood. The Jagger & Lewis smart collar claims to measure the activity and welfare of your pet. Think of it like a Fitbit for your dog. The collar is equipped with an accelerometer and gyroscope to measure movements, including when your dog is …
Read More »Amazon Fire TV with Alexa is getting built into TVs, no box or stick required
Now playing: Watch this: Amazon Alexa and Fire TV getting baked into new 4K TVs 1:08 Smart TVs have been around for years, but many people still stream their Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and other videos using an external device like a Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV. Those devices offer more apps, more frequent updates and a better streaming …
Read More »CES 2017 so far: what you need to know
Now playing: Watch this: We took a magic ride in a metal VR skeleton with Hypersuit 1:28 Shrug off that New Year’s hangover, there’s no time to rest as CES begins once again. The CNET team is on the ground in Las Vegas ready to bring you all the gadget goodness. Though the show doesn’t formally open until Thursday, there’s …
Read More »Welcome your new robot overlords with this terrifying gaming PC
You know that moment where the giant evil robot dragon opens up its gigantic jagged metal mouth — only to reveal a death ray powerful enough to subjugate the planet? Well, Asus has captured that moment at CES 2017 in the form of a new gaming PC. It’s called the Asus ROG GT51CH, because Asus is bad at names. Point …
Read More »New Intel CPUs to power desktops, laptops, hybrids and more
At CES 2017, Intel has announced a major (but largely expected) expansion of its current CPU lineup, with the addition of several new and more powerful seventh-generation Core i-series processors. We’ve already seen and tested a handful of laptops with processors from Intel’s seventh-generation of Core i-series chips, sometimes known by the code name Kaby Lake. But, those late-2016 systems, …
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A French startup, called Energysquare, has created a new type of technology that can wireless charge almost any device. This includes devices that don’t have wireless charging capabilities built-in, such as Apple‘s iPhone and iPad. The company launched a successful Kickstarter campaign last May and is promising to ship the product in the coming months (early 2017). I got to …
Read More »Catspad smart pet feeder will finally put your cat on that diet
No one wants to be a crazy cat lady. But if you love your cat, you’re probably feeding it into an early grave. And it’s about damn time that something got that box of kibble out of your hands and took control of the situation. The Catspad could be here to help. Debuting at CES 2017 to time in with …
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