/ If this sounds familiar, that’s because the company introduced a prototype at CES back in 2020, too. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared
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CES 2024: Actors’ union agrees to AI voiceovers for video games
The actors’ union SAG-AFTRA announced a new deal at CES 2024 — one that shows the union isn’t as against AI technology as you might have expected after its epic 2023 strike. The union’s agreement is with Replica Studios, a
Loreal is set to blow you away with its new infrared-light-based and app-connected hair drier
I know what you’re thinking: “Why is a bald guy writing about a new hair dryer?” In my defense, L’Oreal’s new AirLight Pro isn’t just any hair styling device. This blower packs in enough technology and app-connected smarts to interest
L’Oréal’s futuristic hairdryer uses infrared light for smoother, more hydrated hair
/ The AirLight Pro promises to dry hair up to 30 percent faster, use less power, and reduce heat. It also comes with smart attachments. By Victoria Song, a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 11
The Rabbit R1 is an AI-powered gadget that can use your apps for you
/ Powered by a ‘Large Action Model,’ the $199 R1 isn’t just a chatbot — it’s a device for doing almost anything. Potentially. By David Pierce, editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at
Siemens and Microsoft really want maunfacturers to start using AI Copilots
Siemens has announced it is teaming up with Microsoft to bring generative AI-powered Copilots to the manufacturing industry to increase productivity in the face of labor and skills shortages. The announcement was made during Siemens CEO Roland Busch’s keynote speech
The Last of Us casts Kaitlyn Dever as Abby
/ Dever, who starred in No One Will Save You and Justified, is joining the show for its second season. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously,
Asus targets Apple’s Vision Pro (with M2) with the AirVision M1
/ Asus’ wearable screen isn’t a VR headset, but the name certainly reminds us of one. By Allison Johnson, a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom.
This creepy AI head at CES 2024 is proof that ChatGPT should remain faceless
WeHead, showcased at CES 2024, is a creepy, AI-generated head that puts a face to GPT, a large-language model built by OpenAI and underpins ChatGPT. What’s particularly disquieting about WeHead is how stoic and expressionless the gizmo is while engaging
Helix’s personal vertical take-off and landing aircraft is the futuristic flying machine we always wanted
Just imagine sitting in your own personal aircraft. You pull a single joystick back and buzz vertically into the sky. Your nose itches, so you let go of the joystick to scratch it while your EV floats vertically in space