Month: January 2025
HDMI 2.2 cranks the bandwidth to 96Gbps and aims to eliminate audio sync issues forever
The HDMI Forum is using CES — the annual showcase of all things home theater — to announce the new HDMI 2.2 specification. In a press release this morning, the trade association confirmed that the new spec will up total bandwidth significantly to a new high of 96Gbps. And yes,…
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The next-generation of Google TV is on the way with an improved Gemini that’ll make smarter and better
Google announced the next-generation of Google TV at CES 2025. It’s getting a hefty infusion of Gemini to up its smarts and make it better at conversational quieres. Plus with proximity sensors it has a unique take on ‘Ambient Mode.’ The Google TV platform powers not only the Google TV…
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Ecobee’s Smart Thermostat Essential is packed with features but still affordable
Ecobee introduced a new smart thermostat at CES 2025 and it looks pretty nifty. The Smart Thermostat Essential is packed with most of the features found with the $250 premium model, only with a price tag of $130. There’s a full-color touchscreen for making adjustments, though that can also be…
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Nvidia’s CES surprise gets spoiled as RTX 5090 accidentally leaked – and it’s a monster
A new leak may have confirmed Nvidia’s RTX 5090 using 32GB of VRAM It comes from Inno3D’s product box image acquired by VideoCardz An official reveal is now hours away Nvidia’s long-awaited RTX 5090 official reveal is upon us, and a leak has already kickstarted the process – an Inno3D…
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Birdfy Bath Pro is a voyeuristic take on smart bird feeders
Birdfy has announced the Birdfy Bath Pro, a camera-equipped smart bird bath that lets you watch your local birds as they plop into the water to wash up. The device features two lenses — a wide-angle one and an auto-tracking one — and an optional AI analysis feature that keeps…
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Schlage’s sleek new smart lock ditches keys for UWB
It’s a bit of a moment for the humble door lock. Schlage, one of the oldest lock makers in the US, just launched its first-ever smart door lock without a keyway. But that’s not the most exciting part: the Schlage Sense Pro Smart Deadbolt is the company’s first lock to…
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