• Revel opens first EV fast-charging hub in San Francisco
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    Brooklyn-based electric vehicle charging infrastructure startup Revel on Monday launched its first fast-charging station in San Francisco, kicking off its plans to expand across the Bay Area over the next year.For years, Revel has operated the largest, fastest, and most reliable fast-charging network in New York City, Frank Reig, co-founder and CEO of Revel, said in a statement. Now were bringing our model to the number one EV market in North America.The Bay Area has some of the highest rates of EV ownership in the country. In 2024, more than 35% of new vehicle sales in San Francisco were electric, compared to the national average of around 8%.Revels first West Coast charging station is in the citys Mission District, and it features 12 chargers with 320 kW capacity, built by EV charging company Kempower. Like Revels stations across New York City, these will be publicly accessible 24/7 to any make and model of EV.The company said it has plans to add more than 125 chargers to the urban centers of San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and South Francisco over the next year.San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who cut the ribbon at Revels opening Monday, said the new chargers will make it easier for residents to make the switch to EVs.Revels San Francisco launch comes a week after the startup opened 24 new chargers at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, located within the airports for-hire vehicle hold lot.Last month, Revel secured a $60 million loan from New Yorks clean energy investment fund NY Green Bank to more than triple its fast-charging network in the city. The company said it hopes to expand to 300 chargers in New York by the end of this year, including a 60-stall site in Maspeth, Queens and a 48-stall site outside of LaGuardia Airport.Our mission at Revel is to bring reliable fast-charging to dense urban areas where EVs can have the biggest impact on quality of life, but where charging is hardest to come by, Paul Suhey, co-founder and COO of Revel, said in a statement.
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  • Step into the spotlight: Apply to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
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    Calling all tech innovators, startup fanatics, marketing gurus, and emerging VCs this is your moment! Youve waited long enough, and now the time has come to step into the spotlight at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 2729 in San Francisco. Share your expertise with over 10,000 eager attendees and make an impact by hosting a roundtable or breakout session.Apply to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025Were curating a diverse group of industry experts to lead interactive breakout sessions and roundtable discussions, covering the key topics that matter most to startup founders and entrepreneurs.Think youve got what it takes? Apply now to speak at Disrupt 2025 before the May 16th deadline.Choose your topic and formatWhen submitting your application, youll choose one or both of the following formats and provide a title and description for your topic:Breakout Session: A 30-minute presentation with up to four presenters (including a moderator) followed by a 20-minute Q&A, engaging up to 100 attendees. You can use visual aids and limited AV capabilities. Each presenter will host one breakout session at Disrupt.Roundtable Discussion: Two speakers lead a 30-minute interactive discussion for up to 40 attendees. No presentation or AV is required the emphasis is on organic conversation. You may have the opportunity to host this roundtable twice during Disrupt.TechCrunch will review all applications, and finalists will move to the Audience Choice voting round. Topics, descriptions, and speakers will be published online for TechCrunch readers to vote. Winning sessions will be featured live at Disrupt 2025!Roundtable session led by Mike Seckler, President and CEO from Justworks. TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, October 28-30, 2024 at Moscone West in San Francisco.Image Credits:Kimberly White/Getty Images for TechCrunchBreakout session led by Nicholas Larson, founder of Silicon Zombies, Troy Helming, founder and CEO of EarthGrid, and Andrew Roettger, founder and CEO of Catalyst Financial Group. TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, October 28-30, 2024 at Moscone West in San Francisco.Image Credits:Slava Blazer PhotographyShape the future of startups and tech at Disrupt 2025This is your chance to make an impact in the startup ecosystem while establishing yourself as a thought leader. TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is happening from October 2729, but the application deadline for content is May 16. Dont miss out learn more and apply here!Want even more brand visibility at Disrupt 2025?Stand out at Disrupt 2025! Elevate your presence beyond the stage by exhibiting your brand to 10,000+ startup leaders and investors. Exhibit tables are in high demand reserve yours now before theyre gone!Or, explore more sponsorship opportunities and activations at Disrupt 2025. Get in touch with our team by filling out this form.Dont miss out on the best deals for TechCrunch eventsSubscribe to the TechCrunch Events newsletter for early access to special deals and the latest event news.
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  • Blender + Octane Texture Bundle
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    As a 3D generalist with 10 years of experience working in Cinema 4D and Blender with Octane, Ive always appreciated the high-quality assets from The Pixel Lab. When I saw they had dedicated Blender Octane material packs, I didnt hesitate to grab them, and Im glad I did.This pack has been a huge time-saver in my workflow, whether Im building full interior scenes or creating detailed product renders. Normally, Id pull materials from previous projects, appending them into new ones, but having these materials right in my asset library speeds things up significantly. The materials are incredibly accurate, and in most cases, they require little to no tweaking to get the perfect look.
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  • Blender Octane Texture Pack 5: Motion Design
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    Blender Octane Texture Pack 5Motion DesignIm excited to share Octane Texture Pack 5: Motion Design! Its a very unique pack. We include 150 textures, all 4K, 16 bit, seamless, and set up with Triplanar Mapping. But the exciting part is that these are all created with random nodes, so you can cycle through random alternative options for each texture. This means there are over 500 procedurally generated textures! Its created just for motion designers like you.
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  • Introducing Xstrings: MITs New Bionics 3D Printing Method
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    Researchers from MITs Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), Zhejiang University, and Tsinghua University have developed a new approach for 3D printing objects capable of humanlike movement. Called Xstrings, the method automates the fabrication of cable-driven assemblies that can bend, coil, screw, and compress.Such devices are traditionally difficult to produce because the cable must be manually embedded throughout the object. However, the Xstrings method leverages multi-material FDM 3D printing to embed cables directly within the structure in a single step, eliminating manual assembly requirements. The team has also developed a digital design tool that allows users to generate 3D print files of cable-driven components with desired movement capabilities.Jiaji Li, lead author, and MIT CSAIL postdoc, will present the new research paper during next months 2025 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI2025). It outlines several tests used to validate Xstrings capabilities. For instance, Lis team confirmed that the 3D printed cables survived over 60,000 90-degree contractions before breaking. Additionally, production speed impacted cable quality, with 10 mm/s and 15 mm/s yielding optimal results when 3D printing at 260C. According to Li, Xstrings can reduce total production time by 40%.Ultimately, the researchers believe their new approach offers value for applications including cable-driven robots for space stations and extraterrestrial bases, bionic devices, adjustable fashion designs, and interactive artwork installations.The Xstrings software can bring a variety of ideas to life. It enables you to produce a bionic robot device like a human hand, mimicking our own gripping capabilities, Li explained. Our innovative method can help anyone design and fabricate cable-driven products with a desktop bi-material 3D printer.Jiaji Li and a device 3D printed using the Xstrings method. Photo via MIT CSAIL.MIT introduces new bionics 3D printing methodCable-driven mechanisms function by threading a wire through a segmented object. Pulling the wire creates tension, causing the object to bend, twist, or fold, depending on its design. Such approaches are frequently used in bionics, allowing robotic devices to exhibit anthropomorphic movement. For instance, adding cables to a robotic hand can enable the fingers to curl and grip objectsMITs Xstrings software uses Rhinoceros 8 as its design environment and Grasshopper as an intermediary computational tool. The workflow begins with a user submitting a design with specific dimensions. They then choose one of four motion primitives, Bend, Coil, Twist, or Compress, to define how their device will move. Users can also input the desired angle for these motions.Notably, multiple primitives can be combined into a single device to unlock greater motion capabilities. For instance, when creating a robotic claw, the researchers integrated multiple cables in a parallel combination, allowing each finger to close into a fist. They used their Xstrings method and design tool to 3D print several other multi-material mechanisms. These included a walking lizard robot, a wall sculpture that can be opened and closed, and a tentacle that can coil around objects.Xstrings also allows users to determine where each cable is secured within their parts. This includes selecting the endpoint where the cable is fixed (the anchor), the holes the cable passes through (threaded areas), and where the cable is pulled to operate the device (the exposed point). For example, a robotic finger might include an anchor at the fingertip and a cable that runs down the finger to an exposed pull tag at the other end.After simulating the design, users can export their files and send them to an FDM 3D printer. To ensure compatibility with any multi-material FDM 3D printer, the researchers chose not to generate G-code for a specific model. Instead, Lis team has provided parameter settings for various slicing software and 3D printed their Xstrings test devices using an UltiMaker S5, UltiMaker 3, and Bambu Lab X1. They fabricated the main body of each device with PLA and used Nylon filament for the cable.MITs new process creates functional parts in a single step by positioning horizontal cables and printing around them. So far, this method has been used to produce parts with a rigid exterior and a soft, flexible interior. In the future, the researchers aim to reverse this structure by 3D printing devices with a soft exterior and a rigid interior, mimicking human skin and bones. They also plan to explore more durable cables and experiment with embedding them at different angles or vertically.Li co-authored the paper with Shuyue Feng, a masters student at Zhejiang University, and Yujia Liu from Tsinghua University. Guanyun Wang, an assistant professor at Zhejiang University and former MIT Media Lab visiting researcher, also contributed. The team included three CSAIL members: Maxine Perroni-Scharf, an MIT PhD student in electrical engineering and computer science, and Emily Guan, a visiting researcher. Senior author Stefanie Mueller is the TIBCO Career Development Associate Professor at MIT in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering.An Xstrings 3D printed cable-driven finger. Image via MIT CSAIL.3D printing bionics3D printing is being increasingly adopted to fabricate bionic devices, particularly for prosthesis applications.Earlier this month, researchers from Johns Hopkins University, Florida Atlantic University, and the University of Illinois Chicago developed a 3D printed prosthetic hand that mimics human touch. The new offering combines rigidity and dexterity, boasting a grip strong enough to securely hold a water bottle and delicate enough to pick up a fragile plastic cup without damaging it.Its hybrid robotic fingers feature three independently actuated soft joints made by chemical manufacturing firm Smooth-Ons Dragon Skin 10 silicone. These are supported by rigid skeletal structures 3D printed in PLA. Analysis and testing have reportedly shown that each hybrid robotic finger can achieve 130 curvature and a flexion angle of 208 at an actuation pressure of just 7 psi. This is more efficient than purely soft robotic fingers which require much higher pressures. In fact, during testing, the hybrid finger demonstrated over three times the grasping force of soft robotic alternatives.Last year, UK-based robotics company Open Bionics announced that a hand amputee from London had adopted its 3D printed finger device for the first time. The prosthesis called the Hero Gauntlet, helps people with congenital or acquired partial hand-limb differences regain hand functionality. Open Bionics customizes each device using 3D scanning and additive manufacturing technology. Users control the gripping action by flexing their wrists.In other news, US-based prosthesis manufacturer Psyonic developed a 3D printed Bionic Hand using Formlabs Form 3 stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer. The development process included rapid prototyping, design iterations, and low-volume production of end-use parts. The Ability Hand weighs just 490 grams. Its thumb rotates electrically and manually, while all five fingers can flex to provide full hand functionality.Who won the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards?Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter to keep up with the latest 3D printing news.You can also follow us on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry Youtube channel to access more exclusive content.Featured image shows Jiaji Li and a device 3D printed using the Xstrings method. Photo via MIT CSAIL.
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  • Traverse Hieronymus Boschs The Garden of Earthly Delights with Smarthistory
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    Hieronymus Bosch, The Garden of Earthly Delights (1490-1510), oil on oak panels, 81 x 152 inches. Image courtesy of the Museo del Prado, MadridTraverse Hieronymus Boschs The Garden of Earthly Delights with SmarthistoryMarch 24, 2025ArtKate MothesHave you ever wondered why two large owls sit on either side of the central panel in The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch? Or perhaps youve noticed the strangely fleshy, sculptural fountains rising from the bodies of wateror are they stone? Why is the right side so dark, and who are all these people anyway?Narrated by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, Smarthistorys latest video tours the uncanny landscapes of Boschs famous triptych, which continues to confound our expectations of Christian art of the Renaissance.Smarthistory is a small nonprofit that collaborates with hundreds of art historians, curators, archaeologists, and more, who are committed to making art history as accessible as possible. Through essays, conversations, and videos, the organization presents scholarly information in engaging, digestible, yet analytically rigorous lessons.For Smarthistorys video examining some of the motifs in The Garden of Earthly Delights, Harris and Zucker dive into some of the most alluring details of Boschs historic painting, parsing mysteries that have persisted since its creation at the turn of the 16th century.The overarching narrative of Boschs masterpiece remains largely an enigma. Although it is wonderfully playful and wonderfully inventive and just an incredible thing to look at, it would have been deeply troubling to Boschs generation, Zucker says. His society would have looked at this as sinful, even though the people that are being represented here didnt understand sin. (More on that in a minute.)An anomaly of its genre, the painting was commissioned by Engelbert II, a wealthy member of the court of the Duke of Burgundy, probably intending it for his palace. The work consists of three panels in the style of an altarpiece, with two half-size panels on either side of a central composition, which fold inward like two doors to reveal another painting on the exterior.Detail of the left panel portraying God introducing Eve to AdamIn Boschs case, he depicted a crystalline sphere in grisaille, or all-gray, which portrays an overview of the earth with God perched in the upper left-hand corner, readying to make something of the lackluster orb. Two biblical phrases, for he spake and it was done, from Psalm 33, and for he commanded and they were created, from Psalm 148, reference Creation.Turning over the panels, as if opening the cover of a book, we enter an otherworldly realm where humans and beasts mingle with oversized animals, fruit, and surreal structures. On the left, Adam and Eve are introduced by a young God, before Eve was tempted to eat the forbidden fruit hanging in the Garden of Eden. In the center, dozens of nude figures frolic, eat, engage in sexual activities, forage, swim, and fly. On the right is hell.One of the most compelling theories is that the central panel is an alternate story, Zucker says. What if the Temptation had not taken place? What if Adam and Eve had remained innocent and had populated the world? And so is it possible that what were seeing is that reality played out Boschs imagination?Exterior of The Garden of Earthly Delights shown with panels closedTwo oversized owls, symbolic of the presence of evil, flank the central panel. While people appear unashamed of their selves or actions, a sense of uneasiness pervades the scene, balancing the dichotomies of paradise and hell; holiness and sin.The largest figure is a figure which art historians call the tree man,' Dr. Harris says. His legs look like the branches of trees with more branches growing from them. But where we might see his feet, we see two unsteady boats in the water with figures in them, suggesting that theres an inherent instability to this figure who can barely balance in this way.Smarthistorys video illustrates compositional tools that provide clues to underlying narrative and metaphor, like the way the tree man appears to look back across space at Adam and Evespecifically Adams lustful gaze as the representation of humankinds origin. In this representation, we dont need the apple. We dont need the serpent. All we need is Adams lustful gaze as he is introduced to Eve, Dr. Zucker says. And the rest, so to speak, is history.Explore more from the world of art on Smarthistorys website. You might also enjoy this fantastical parade in The Netherlands devoted entirely to Bosch and Roberto Benavidezs Bosch-inspired piatas.Detail of the central panelDetail from the right-hand panel depicting HellDetail of the central panelDetail of the central panelNext article
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  • Storage players ride the Nvidia bus at GTC 2025
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    NvidiaNewsStorage players ride the Nvidia bus at GTC 2025As artificial intelligences big beast holds its annual shindig, storage firms line up to launch everything from new array products to validations, certifications and vague ideas around data ecosystemsByAntony Adshead,Storage EditorPublished: 24 Mar 2025 16:27 Nvidias stock price took a hammering recently, but its still the big beast in the artificial intelligence (AI) hardware market. The latest buzzwords to listen out for were agentic AI and reasoning as the company announced its AI Data Platform, which had the storage suppliers trailing around after it.Core to Nvidias announcements at its recent GTC 2025 event in San Jose, California, was its next-generation Blackwell Ultra graphics processing unit (GPU) for AI datacentre processing, which it says is designed for reasoning models such as DeepSeek R1 and boosts memory and inference performance.And with Blackwell Ultra at the core, Nvidia also looked forward to a slew of rack-scale platform products in its GB/NVL line that incorporate it, plus new DGX family SuperPod clusters, workstations, network interface cards (NICs), GPUs for laptops, and so on.This is all a bit of a pushback to the revelation that DeepSeek is more efficient and less GPU-hungry than previously seen in, for example, ChatGPT. Nvidia has used such news to assert that were going to need even more fast AI processing to make the most of it.Of course, the big storage suppliers need these kinds of input/output requirements like pharmaceutical companies need disease. The requirement to process vast amounts of data for AI training and inference brings the need for storage, lots of its, and with the ability to deliver very high speeds and volumes of access to data.So, core to announcements at GTC 2025 for storage was the Nvidia AI Data Platform reference architecture, which allows third-party suppliers with storage players key among them to build their kit to the GPU giants specs for the workloads that will run on it, that include agentic and reasoning techniques.Those namechecked as working with Nvidia include DDN, Dell, HPE, Hitachi Vantara, IBM, NetApp, Pure Storage, Vast Data and Weka.In slightly more detail, the announcements by these storage players around GTC included the following.DDN launched its Inferno fast object appliance, which adds Nvidias Spectrum-X switch to DDN Infinia storage. Infinia is based on a key:value store with access protocols on top, but currently only for S3 object storage.Dell announced a whole range of things, including 20-petaflop-scale PCs aimed at AI use cases. In storage, it focused on its PowerScale scale-out file system now being validated for Nvidias Cloud Partner Program enterprise AI factory deployment. HPE made a big deal of its new unified data layer that will encompass structured and unstructured data across the enterprise, while it announced some upgrades, namely unified block and file access in its MP B10000 array.Hitachi Vantara took the opportunity to launch the Hitachi iQ M Series, which combines its Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) storage and Nvidia AI Enterprise software and which will integrate the Nvidia AI Data Platform reference design, aimed at agentic AI.IBM announced new collaborations with Nvidia that included planned integrations based on the Nvidia AI Data Platform reference design. IBM plans to launch a content-aware storage capability for its hybrid cloud infrastructure offering, IBM Fusion, and will expand its Watsonx integrations. Also, it plans new IBM Consulting capabilities for AI customer projects.NetApp announced Nvidia validation for SuperPOD. In particular, theAFF A90product gets DGX SuperPOD validation. Meanwhile, NetAppsAIPodhas got the new Nvidia-Certified Storage designation to support Nvidia Enterprise Reference Architectures.Pure Storage, hot on the heels of its FlashBlade//Exa announcement, took the opportunity to reveal compatibility with the Nvidia AI Data Platform.Vast Data launched its enterprise-ready AI Stack, which combines VastsInsightEngineand Nvidia DGX products, BlueField-3 DPUs, and Spectrum-X networking.Weka announced it had achieved data store certification for Nvidia GB200 deployments. WEKApod Nitro Data Platform Appliances have been certified for Nvidia Cloud Partner (NCP) deployments with HGX H200, B200 and GB200 NVL72 products.Read more about AI and storageAI pushes data storage need but UK firms struggle to manage it: The rise of AI means potentially almost any corporate data could be useful, but has led to ballooning data volumes and organisations spending more on storage and energy.Storage technology explained: AI and data storage: In this guide, we examine the data storage needs of artificial intelligence, the demands it places on data storage, the suitability of cloud and object storage for AI, and key AI storage products.In The Current Issue:UK government under-prepared for catastrophic cyber attack, hears PACSpace and power constrain datacentre planningDownload Current IssueSLM Series: Pryon - Mastering RAG implementation CW Developer NetworkSLM series - Qodea: A jumpstart for multi-model AI strategies CW Developer NetworkView All Blogs
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  • The 20+ best early Amazon Spring Sale robot vacuum deals of 2025
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    Amazon is holding yet another Big Spring Sale, and there's no better way to do some spring cleaning than with a new robot vacuum.
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  • This 4K projector is powerful enough to totally replace your TV - and it's on sale
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    ZDNET's key takeaways Xgimi's Horizon S Max offers sharp and vibrant picture quality that's well above its price tag. The new gimbal design is convenient and easy to set up. Minimal port selection might be a problem for some more buying choices Amazon has given the Xgimi Horizon S Maxa 15% discount, with the 4K projector dropping to $1,610. Act fast because this is a limited-time deal.The Xgimi Horizon S Max is one of the brightest projectors I've tested. It includes my favorite design element from the JMGO N-series of projectors, which makes it easy to plug in, set up, and play.Also:The 90+ best early Amazon Spring Sale tech deals live nowI'm also fond of the form factor and functionality. It builds upon the predecessor's physical limitations, although one software hindrance will annoy you -- or maybe a few, depending on your use case. That said, I still like the Horizon S Max, and here's why you should consider it. details View at Amazon A design that's hard to complain aboutUnlike the Horizon Ultra, the new Xgimi projector comes with a built-in rotating stand, so you don't need to spend extra on a stand to hold the projector. It's very similar to the one you can find on the JMGO N1 Ultra and the newly-launched N1S Ultimate. Personally, I love it because it's extremely simple to adjust the screen placement -- both vertically (135 degrees) and horizontally (360 degrees). Also, the mounting system is solid and stays at the angle you set it unless you connect a heavy HDMI cable that pulls it down.Also: This space-saving soundbar delivers clarity and power in every note (and it's $100 off)The new Xgimi projector retains the sliding cover on the front. Apart from looking classy, it protects the lens from attracting dust. On the back, you'll find two USB 2.0 ports and an HDMI (eARC) port. The port situation is downgraded from the Horizon Ultra, which had another HDMI port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an ethernet port in addition to the ones present on the Horizon S Max.The lack of a 3.5mm audio jack means I couldn't connect my Marshall Stanmore 2 for sound, while one HDMI port means you can either connect a soundbar or a gaming console. Most rival projectors have a 3.5mm audio port and two HDMI ports. It's a minimal port selection alongside the power button and heat vents on the back.Oh, so bright! Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETThe Xgimi Horizon S Max features a dual light source that brings the brightness up from 2,300 lumens on the Horizon Ultra to 3,100 lumens. The screen size can expand up to 200 inches with a throw ratio of 1.2:1. In my experience, I've found it brighter and more detailed than the JMGO N1 Ultra and on par with the more expensive N1S Ultimate.I've enjoyed my time with the Horizon S Max. The keystone correction is quicker and more reliable than its predecessor. It's also quicker at adjusting the picture on any surface and autofocus.Also: I replaced my TV with a 4K UST projector - and the visual upgrade was massiveHowever, I still pull the curtains if I power it on during the day, but it is bright enough to be visible in light. The screen is vibrant, colorful, and immersive. You'll definitely enjoy watching movies on it. When I had it projected on a pink wall, it didn't affect the picture quality -- thanks to a new feature that adjusts the color balance of the picture based on wall color.Like the Horizon Ultra, the Horizon S Max comes with support for MEMC, Dolby Vision, and a game mode for reduced latency. Watching Dolby Vision content with varying lighting is an immersive experience, and It's also elevated by the great speaker setup, which sounds louder than expected. Xgimi Horizon S Max ports Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETI have my Stanmore 2 connected to the JMGO N1S Ultimate because it doesn't get loud enough, but the dual 12W drivers on the Horizon S Max are enough for a small room. So, you wouldn't require an external speaker. I'm disappointed that there's no audio port for my speaker, and I have to connect a soundbar through HDMI if I want to elevate the sound experience.In my experience, navigating on the Android TV 11-based Horizon S Max software was smooth. But, there were times when I noticed a lag between remote input and the UI. As for the remote, it's well-built, yet it lacks quick action buttons that allow one press to go to your favorite streaming apps.Also:The best sound systems you can buyIt took me just a few minutes to pair the remote, set up my Google accounts, and download my desired apps. Horizon S Max houses 2GB of RAM and 64GB of storage onboard, which is powered by quad Cortex A55 cores. You also get built-in Chromecast support, Bluetooth 5.1, and Wi-Fi 5 for wireless connectivity.One annoyance from last year that remains is the absence of Netflix support. You can't run the native Netflix app on the Horizon S Max. This is surprising because rivals like JMGO fixed this issue with the latest N1S lineup. You can still run Netflix with a streaming stick, but the lack of Netflix support could be a deal breaker for many.ZDNET's buying adviceAt $1,900, the Xgimi Horizon S Max features better image quality than its competitors. It rivals the $2,500+ JMGO N1S Ultimate and is better than the similarly priced JMGO N1 Ultra. I love the new design with an integrated gimbal-like stand. It makes the projector very convenient to set up and play. However, the lack of port selection and Netflix support may counter that convenience.Additionally, the Xgimi Horizon S Max offers excellent image quality and sound. The user interface is manageable, and I've enjoyed watching movies on it. So, if you have a budget of $2,000 and want a projector purely for its image quality, the Xgimi Horizon S Max is an easy recommendation. When will this deal expire? It's unknown exactly how long this deal will last as an expiration date wasn't given, but don't expect it to last for very long. Act fast and take advantage of the discounts while they last.Deals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, though ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on a deal, but don't fret -- we constantly find new chances to save and share them with you onZDNET.com. Show more Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites withZDNET Recommends.Featured reviews
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  • How To Train An Effective AI Bot: 19 Essential Factors
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    Its essential to ensure an AI bot understands varied inputs, generates accurate outputs and provides responses that are both enlightening and engaging.
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