News January 07, 2025
The 13-inch Apple iPad Air (M2) has dropped to its lowest-ever price at Amazon
The purple 13-inch iPad Air is currently available at Amazon for $999.97, down from its list price of $1,249. This is a 20% discount and the lowest price ever for this model. The M2 chip brings sweet energy efficiency and performance uptick, making it one of the best picks in our roundup of the best iPads. Don’t miss out on this excellent deal!
Save $1,700 on a massive 77-inch Samsung S84D 4K OLED TV
Samsung’s 77-inch S84D 4K OLED Smart TV is currently on sale at Best Buy for $1,599.99, which is $1,700 off its list price of $3,299.99. This deal includes one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free. The TV features 4K resolution on an OLED display and is a smart TV that makes streaming from your favorite apps simple. It’s also a great option for a movie night display or to impress guests with its large screen size. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to upgrade your TV ahead of the Super Bowl season!
Nvidia’s ‘Cosmos’ AI Helps Humanoid Robots Navigate the World
Nvidia has released a new family of foundational AI models called Cosmos, which can be used to generate images and 3D models of the physical world. These models are designed to train humanoids, industrial robots, and self-driving cars. The company demonstrated examples of Cosmos being used to simulate activities inside warehouses during a keynote presentation at CES. Researchers and startups hope that these models will give robots more sophisticated capabilities, such as generating realistic video footage of accidents in warehouses. Nvidia also announced software designed to help different kinds of robots learn new tasks more efficiently. The company also released Project Digits, a personal AI supercomputer that can run large language models without cloud services, and its highly anticipated next-generation RTX Blackwell GPUs.
CES 2025: How to buy the JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition headphones
The JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition headphones were announced at CES 2025 and are now available for pre-order for $199.99 at JLab. These high-end wireless noise-canceling headphones feature Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, as well as an Aware mode, and offer over 90 hours of playtime with ANC turned off and over 60 hours with ANC. They also have a range of other features such as high-fidelity 32mm dynamic drivers, spatial head tracking, wireless charging, Bluetooth Multipoint, Google Fast Pair, Find My Device functionality, and more.
Humanpods earbuds are Samantha from Her but less dystopian
The Swiss tech startup Natura Umana is showcasing its latest product at CES 2025, called Humanpods. These earbuds are designed to free users from their reliance on smartphones and offer a sleek, hands-free experience powered by personalized AI assistants. The company’s NatureOS app allows users to interact with “AI People” who can simulate human-like interactions. The Humanpods feature Natura’s patented Gravity Hooks for all-day comfort and sound quality during our demo was impressive, even in noisy settings. However, multiple AIs designed to personally get to know users naturally raises privacy concerns. The company aims to keep the pricing accessible, targeting a range around $100.