Among them is the country's embrace of human-like AI systems, which are increasingly being embedded in cuddly, commercial, transactable toys - for adults, strikingly, in addition to children - at the same time that state regulators are considering a broader crackdown on that exact type of tech. New reporting by China Daily reveals the rise of AI companion toys among adults in China, a trend emerging as more of the country's citizens live alone than ever before.
As per the press release, the TCL-led venture will "leverage Sony's high-quality picture and audio technology, brand value and operational expertise" combined with "TCL's advanced display technology, global scale advantages, industrial footprint, end-to-end cost efficiency". Furthermore, the products will still carry Sony and Bravia branding. The new joint venture is set to operate globally, with the binding agreement set to be finalized by the end of March.
There are plenty of useful new features, including using the Handy's beefy battery to charge your other USB-C devices. In addition, the sleeves are now be mounted to the motor arm with a click on motion, so you don't have to wrestle with the (very) weighty hardware when you don't have to. There are even tripod screws on both the side and bottom of the unit, enabling you to mount the Handy 2 to any compatible equipment.
Business Insider editors share their top holiday gift wish list picks for 2025. Editors' choices include kitchen gadgets, stylish bags, and wellness-focused footwear. Gift ideas range from Vitamix blenders to Salomon running shoes and Beats headphones. The editor-selected companies were not involved in the sourcing or writing of this story. The views contained within represent the editor's personal views. The holidays are creeping up faster than our unread Slack messages, which means one thing: wish list season is officially on.
I've been watching laptop prices slowly drop throughout 2025, a trend that peaked during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Regardless of the state of the economy, I feel like I can say that laptop prices have never been lower. Some of my favorite laptops have recently offered significant price cuts across Macs, Windows, and Chromebooks. In a time when money is tight for so many of us, that's welcome news.
It's been a few years since the official introduction of the Bluetooth technology Auracast, which allows devices like earbuds, headphones, speakers, and hearing aids to connect to a single source without the need for pairing. Like a radio picks up your local radio stations, all you have to do is connect to the right broadcast. These could be flight announcements from your gate at the airport, the microphone a teacher is using during a presentation,
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are nearly here, but early Black Friday deals have already started-despite the shopping holidays officially landing on the Friday and Monday after Thanksgiving. We at WIRED have been sifting through endless spreadsheets, emails, and online retailers to find truly great, fact-checked discounts on the gear that we've hand-tested. Whether it's the blankets on our sleep writers' very own mattresses or the headphones our A/V experts wear on a daily basis,
Bose's latest portable speaker isn't just a tech gadget; it arrives in a package that looks like a stick of butter. The design, created by the creative agency Coffee 'n Clothes (CNC), wraps the SoundLink Plus in a soft cream‑colored foil with blue gradient accents that mimic the familiar butter wrapper you'd find in a kitchen pantry. The concept was unveiled alongside the speaker's new "Citrus Yellow" colorway, a shade that has become one of 2025's hottest trends in fashion and tech.
Where the Nothing Headphone (1) was all sharp angles and see-through panels, the CMF version is chunky, colorful, and aggressively normal. Where the flagship cost almost three hundred bucks, this one will probably land somewhere around the hundred-dollar mark. Most telling of all, where the original headphones seemed designed to make you explain your choice to everyone who saw them, these new ones look like they're trying to blend into every coffee shop and college campus in America.
Meta Platforms Inc., seeking to turn its smart glasses lineup into a must-have product, on Wednesday unveiled its first version with a built-in screen. The latest model, the $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display, features a screen in the right lens. It can show text messages, video calls, turn-by-turn directions in maps and visual results from queries to Meta's AI service. The subtly integrated display can also serve as a viewfinder for the camera on a user's phone or surface music playback.
We see a future where operating systems are significantly different from the ones today. Each system will know its user deeply, and be hyper-personalised to each individual. Interfaces will adapt to our context and needs. Suggestions will surface naturally, and once we confirm an intent, agents will execute on our behalf. The system will handle the non-essential for us, allowing us to focus on what truly matters, which will be different for every person. Unlike today's one-size-fits-all solution, a billion different operating systems will be rendered for a billion different people.
(Image credit: Future / Erlingur Einarsson) Yes, this is a post about power strips. Y'know, that necessary but usually Very Boring utility we all need to be able to plug in and use our Actual Nice Stuff. It usually comes in Boring White or Boring Black, with 3 or 4 Boring Main AC Outlets, a Boring Wall Cable and, if you're very
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and while the prospect of cooler weather and shorter days can be a tough adjustment, at least there is always a great selection of deals to combat the post-summer blues. You'll have to wait until September 1st to celebrate the actual holiday, sure, but in the meantime, we've gone ahead and rounded up the best discounts you can get so far on a variety of Verge-approved gadgets and goods, from earbuds to the latest e-readers.
Teenage Engineering has unveiled the computer-2, the world's cheapest computer case, demonstrating that essential design can come at no cost to consumers.
Seiko has created the Dark Pepsi GMT in partnership with Pepsi, which will be released in September alongside another model. Both watches are limited to 7,000 units and feature distinct designs tied to the iconic 'Pepsi' brand. The SRPL99 will retail for $395, while the SSK047 will be priced at $550. If you missed the pre-order phase, expect to find these watches on reseller sites at higher prices.
BMX's SolidSafe line addresses fire risk associated with lithium-ion batteries by using a non-flammable solid-state format, significantly enhancing consumer safety in portable charging.
The newly updated Melomania P100 SE arrives as a thoughtfully enhanced version of an already well-regarded model, with subtle yet meaningful improvements in both sound and design.
Formovie's Cinema Edge is a substantial upgrade in home entertainment technology, retailing for $1,899. Its design is sleek and compact, highlighting the evolution of ultra short-throw projectors since their inception.
Teufel Audio challenges the disposable Bluetooth speaker trend with the MYND, a device emphasizing repairability, sustainability, and open-source accessibility for end-users.
