LG has unveiled its OLED evo TV lineup for 2025 and is showing them off at CES this year, along with its other home entertainment products. The new models are powered by the company's latest (Alpha) 11 AI processor Gen2, with deep learning algorithms that give the TVs the ability to sharpen the visuals of low-resolution and low-quality images. LG says the new TVs are also the industry's first with 4K resolution and a refresh rate of 165Hz, as certified by NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium. That enables the models to delivery stutter-free gameplay with minimal input lag.The company has upgraded its Brightness Booster Ultimate technology for the new OLED TVs, which means they can achieve brightness three times higher than conventional OLED models. For dark scenes, LG promises "top-notch black levels," as these models have received UL Solutions' "Perfect Black" and "Perfect Color" verification. LG was notably the first in the industry to obtain the Perfect Black verification back in 2022, ensuring viewers that their TVs can achieve true black when the image on screen calls for it.Photo by Billy Steele / EngadgetLG's rapid brightness and color temperature stabilization feature allows viewers to enjoy the best of what their TV can offer as soon as they turn it on. And if they choose to watch a film, the models' Filmmaker Mode with Ambient Light Compensation feature will kick in to automatically adjust the picture's settings based on the environment's lighting conditions in order to stay true to how the filmmaker wants viewers to experience their movie.When it comes to audio, the TVs come with AI Sound Pro that can deliver 11.1.2 channels of surround sound. Meanwhile, the models' AI Remote can recognize individual voices for tailored recommendations. Viewers can also use AI Search powered by Microsoft Copilot to understand conversational queries and "uncover subtle user intentions."One of LG's new OLED TVs is the latest M5 series, which serves as the successor to its previous M-series models that can wirelessly transmit video and audio. The latest M5 TVs are capable of wireless audio and video transmission at up to 144Hz without loss in picture and quality. While they have a slightly lower refresh rate than the other models in the lineup, the wireless M-series TVs also promise a "tear-free, stutter-free gaming experience." LG has been showing off this technology for a few years now, but they're bringing it to more and more TV in their lineup lately. Back in December, LG announced its new, more affordable QNED TVs would work with the Zero Connect Box, for example. Previously, it was available on the OLED M series but only at sizes of 77 inches and up.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/lgs-oled-evo-tvs-for-2025-come-with-ai-and-a-165hz-refresh-rate-200037568.html?src=rss

LG is carrying over much of its 2024 soundbar lineup to 2025, but the company has one all-new model that it plans to debut this year. At CES, I got a preview of the compact speaker, the S20A, that will provide a boost to your TV audio without taking up too much space. The 2.0-channel unit offers 50 watts of power and works best with LG's TVs.When paired with one of the company's televisions, you can expect its Wow Interface that allows you to make sound adjustments through the TV UI. There's also AI Sound Pro tech that calibrates the audio based on each scene. LG will offer a three-band EQ on the S20A, so you can tweak treble, mids and bass to fit your preferences.Billy Steele for EngadgetDuring a quick demo of the S20A, I was impressed with the punchy highs and clarity from the smaller unit. LG says it won't come with a subwoofer as the company uses the soundbar's drivers for that low-end tone. Of course, this setup doesn't provide the booming bass that a standalone wireless sub would, but the company doesn't see that as an issue here. We'll look forward to testing that theory later in the year when the S20A is available for review.There's no word on pricing or availability just yet as LG is only teasing this new soundbar here at CES. That info, as well as more detailed specs, should arrive closer to launch.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/audio/speakers/lg-previews-the-compact-s20a-soundbar-at-ces-2025-191337487.html?src=rss

If youve been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your Kindle Scribe, now wouldnt be a bad time Amazon is running its first sale on the new model, which has only been out for a month. Normally $450, the 2024 Kindle Scribe is 19 percent off, bringing the 64GB model down to $365. With the latest generation, Amazon tweaked the appearance of the tablet and added some AI features, along with some new note-taking options. The second-gen Kindle Scribe has white bezels around the screen and either a green (Metallic Jade) or gray (Tungsten) border, in contrast to the previous models thick black border. The discount applies to both colors and, for the gray version, all storage options (16GB, 32GB and 64GB). When we tried out the new Kindle Scribe, we liked the new design and found the reading and writing experiences to be smooth. The new Kindle Scribe uses AI to help you clean up and summarize your notes, with the Summarize and Refine tools and you can apply these to individual pages or the entire Notebook. These features worked out pretty well for us. In her review, Engadgets Deputy Editor of Reviews Cherlynn Low found the Scribe was able to make sense of a disorganized plan shed written out by properly putting list items in sequential order, and she saw largely accurate results when it summarized her notes. Any mistake the system made felt reasonable, since I have horrible handwriting, she wrote. Theres also now a better way to write directly on ebooks. With the 2024 Kindle Scribe, Amazon introduced Active Canvas a little box that will pop up when you put your pen to whatever youre reading. The box can be resized and wont disappear when you leave the page. Youll also soon be able to write in collapsible margins, a feature expected to arrive early this year. One of our biggest gripes about the new Kindle Scribe was the relatively high cost, so if it appeals to you, dont miss your chance to get it at a discount. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-second-gen-kindle-scribe-is-on-sale-for-the-first-time-184403045.html?src=rss

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Belkin has continued to improve on its eco-friendly pledge to decrease the carbon footprint of its products, while also announcing several new consumer devices.Belkin's 2025 CES announcements are hereIn 2023, Belkin made a pledge to begin a transition to using post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics in its products. Now, many of its most popular chargers have been updated to use 85-90% PCR.This includes its 45W and 65W USB-C wall chargers, its 70W and 100W GaN chargers, its 15W Qi2 charger, and various charging cables. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Its no secret that Marvel Rivals, NetEases team-based hero shooter, is a hit, garnering over 20 million players in its first month of release. The results are all the more impressive considering Blizzard Entertainments Overwatch 2 is still going strong, but the real question is: How much has the former eaten into the latters success?Pretty significantly, at least on Twitch. According to SteamCharts, Overwatch 2 saw a peak viewership of 64,970 viewers in the last 30 days a significant drop from the 125,279 peak viewers in November. Its worth noting that November 24th saw the finals of the Overwatch Championship Series 2024.Meanwhile, Marvel Rivals saw a peak viewership count of 275,521 in the last 30 days. The gap grows even more when comparing the past seven days, with Rivals at 140,039 peak viewership and Overwatch 2 struggling at 23,260 viewers. Of course, with the former garnering so many players, its perhaps unsurprising to so many content creators and streamers jumping ship.The disparity in viewership may continue since Season 1 of Marvel Rivals arrives this month. It will include the Fantastic Four as new heroes their first trailer debuts on January 6th.

Graph generation is an important task across various fields, including molecular design and social network analysis, due to its ability to model complex relationships and structured data. Despite recent advancements, many graph generative models still rely heavily on adjacency matrix representations. While effective, these methods can be computationally demanding and often lack flexibility. This can make it difficult to efficiently capture the intricate dependencies between nodes and edges, especially for large and sparse graphs. Current approaches, including diffusion-based and auto-regressive models, face challenges in scalability and accuracy, highlighting the need for more refined solutions.Researchers from Tufts University, Northeastern University, and Cornell University have developed the Graph Generative Pre-trained Transformer (G2PT), an auto-regressive model designed to learn graph structures through next-token prediction. Unlike traditional methods, G2PT uses a sequence-based representation of graphs, encoding nodes and edges as sequences of tokens. This approach streamlines the modeling process, making it more efficient and scalable. By leveraging a transformer decoder for token prediction, G2PT generates graphs that maintain structural integrity and flexibility. Additionally, G2PT is adaptable to downstream tasks such as goal-oriented graph generation and graph property prediction, making it a versatile tool for various applications.Technical Insights and BenefitsG2PT introduces a sequence-based representation that divides graphs into node and edge definitions. Node definitions detail indices and types, while edge definitions outline connections and labels. This approach departs from adjacency matrix representations by focusing solely on existing edges, reducing sparsity and computational complexity. The transformer decoder effectively models these sequences through next-token prediction, offering several advantages:Efficiency: By addressing only existing edges, G2PT minimizes computational overhead.Scalability: The architecture is well-suited for handling large, complex graphs.Adaptability: G2PT can be fine-tuned for a variety of tasks, enhancing its utility across domains such as molecular design and social network analysis.The researchers also explored fine-tuning methods for tasks like goal-oriented generation and graph property prediction, broadening the models applicability.Experimental Results and InsightsG2PT has demonstrated strong performance across various datasets and tasks. In general graph generation, it matched or exceeded the performance of existing models across seven datasets. In molecular graph generation, G2PT showed high validity and uniqueness scores, reflecting its ability to accurately capture structural details. For example, on the MOSES dataset, G2PTbase achieved a validity score of 96.4% and a uniqueness score of 100%.In a goal-oriented generation, G2PT aligned generated graphs with desired properties using fine-tuning techniques like rejection sampling and reinforcement learning. These methods enabled the model to adapt its outputs effectively. Similarly, in predictive tasks, G2PTs embeddings delivered competitive results across molecular property benchmarks, reinforcing its suitability for both generative and predictive tasks.ConclusionThe Graph Generative Pre-trained Transformer (G2PT) represents a thoughtful step forward in graph generation. By employing a sequence-based representation and transformer-based modeling, G2PT addresses many limitations of traditional approaches. Its combination of efficiency, scalability, and adaptability makes it a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners. While G2PT shows sensitivity to graph orderings, further exploration of universal and expressive edge-ordering mechanisms could enhance its robustness. G2PT exemplifies how innovative representations and modeling approaches can advance the field of graph generation.Check out the Paper. All credit for this research goes to the researchers of this project. Also,dont forget to follow us onTwitter and join ourTelegram Channel andLinkedIn Group. Dont Forget to join our60k+ ML SubReddit. Asif RazzaqAsif Razzaq is the CEO of Marktechpost Media Inc.. As a visionary entrepreneur and engineer, Asif is committed to harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence for social good. His most recent endeavor is the launch of an Artificial Intelligence Media Platform, Marktechpost, which stands out for its in-depth coverage of machine learning and deep learning news that is both technically sound and easily understandable by a wide audience. The platform boasts of over 2 million monthly views, illustrating its popularity among audiences. Follow us on X (Twitter) to get regular AI Research and Dev Updates here...

Counter or fridge? When it comes to storing open red wine, that is the question. If you're hoping to keep your best bottles in top form until the last sip, you'll want an answer, and we've got one from someone who knows. For those of us that see Dry January as a spectator sport only, the information is as useful now as it is in a prime wine-consuming season. CNETNo open wine lasts more than a week without turning on you, but if you learn the best way to store red, white and sparkling wine, you can extend the life of an open bottle by several days. This story is part of 12 Days of Tips, helping you make the most of your tech, home and health during the holiday season. To find out exactly what those ways are, I asked wine educatorRachel Thrallsfor tips on storing open wine including whether or not open red wine should go in the fridge or now.About the matter, Thralis tells us says, bluntly, "Yes." The cool temps of your fridge keep open wine fresh for longer, up to five days. Just make sure to let it come back down to an appropriate serving temperature before drinking." Here's how to store every type of open wine so you can savor every sip. For more, learn how to buy great wine on a budget or how to stop making these five mistakes for storing and serving wine.How long wine lasts and how to properly store it Not long after the cork is popped, all wine begins to deteriorate. Vacu Vin Upgrade your inbox Get cnet insider From talking fridges to iPhones, our experts are here to help make the world a little less complicated. Once any bottle of wine stays open beyond the few hours it takes to breathe and decant, its quality begins to deteriorate. That's why it is crucial to take some steps to preserve its longevity, should you want to finish the remaining liquid before it essentially turns to vinegar. 20 Best Kitchen Gifts Under $30 See all photos According to Thralls, each wine type requires different storage methods. Here's a breakdown of the most common.Sparkling wineDays it will last in the fridge: 1-3 Sparkling wine has the shortest shelf lives of any wine. Shutterstock"Sparkling wines lose their coronation quickly after opening," stresses Thralls. "A traditional method sparkling wine such as cava or Champagne (which have more atmospheres of pressure, aka more bubbles) will last a little longer than a tank method sparkling wine like prosecco."Invest in a bouchon (sparkling wine stopper) for best results. If you're really serious about preserving your Champagne, Coravin makes a bougiesparkling wine preservation system that pumps carbon dioxide back into the bottle to extend its effervescent fridge life by weeks.Light white, sweet white and ros winesDays it will last in the fridge: 4-5 Uncorked light white wines can go for as long as five days if kept cold. Fresh Vine"Most light white and ros wines will be drinkable for up to a week when stored in your refrigerator with a cork," advises Thralls. "You'll notice the taste will change subtly after the first day as the wine oxidizes. The overall fruit character of the wine will often diminish, becoming less vibrant."Full-bodied white wineDays it will last in the fridge: 2-3 Fuller-bodied whites tend to lose their oomph a little faster. YourWineStore"Full-bodied white wines such as oaked chardonnay and viognier tend to oxidize more quickly because they see more oxygen during their prebottling aging process," explains Thralls. "Be certain to always keep them corked and in the fridge. If you drink a lot of this type of wine, it's a really smart idea to also invest in vacuum caps."Red wineDays it will last in the fridge: 3-5 Open red wine should be stored in the fridge to preserve it and removed about 10 minutes before serving. Pamela Vachon/CNET"Red wines can be stored in a cool, dark place with a cork or in your wine fridge or refrigerator," says Thralls. "The more tannin and acidity the red wine has, the longer it tends to last after opening."For example, a lower tannin wine like Pinot Noir won't last as long as rich reds like Cabernet Sauvignon."Some wines will even improve after the first day open," Thralls adds. "If you don't have a wine fridge, your regular fridge is better than letting the wine sit out in a 70-degree room. Just take the red wine out about 10 minutes before you want a glass so it warms up a little. The red wine will also open up in the glass."Tips for storing wine How and where you store wine is important, both before and after opening. Wine EnthusiastThe aforementioned guidelines are helpful for any wine novice, Thralls suggests a few general rules to take into consideration with any opened bottle.1. Invest in a wine preserver."They work very well for keeping wine after it's been opened. You can use the cork and push it back in or try [a product such as] Repour, which removes the oxygen from the bottle." Coravin wine systems are pricier but these high-tech units actually refill the bottle with argon gas, extending the life of red and white wine for up to a month.2. Store any open wine in the refrigerator. "Or a wine fridge, if you have one," says Thralls. "This cold storage will slow down any development of the wine, keeping it fresh. The ideal cellar or wine fridge temperature is 55 degrees Fahrenheit."3. Keep wine away from direct sunlight or sources of heat. "This includes above a refrigerator or oven. It will get 'cooked' and ruin the aroma and flavor."Ideal serving temperatures for serving wine The Hyperchiller can help you chill warm wine to a proper serving temperature. HyperChillerOne could argue that wine temperature depends on personal preference, there are optimal temperatures that somms and wine professionals aim for.Generally, wine actually tastes better served slightly cool, which applies to both whites and reds. This $21 device can chill warm wine (or any other liquid) in seconds."The same ideology of experiencing coffees, teas and sparkling waters at different temperatures also applies to wine," says Thralls, revealing that the more delicate floral aromatics in fine wines can actually be subdued at overly cool temperatures or burn off too quickly when the wine is too warm. "If you drink affordable wine most of the time, serving it slightly chilled will disguise most 'off' aromas," she shares. "A wine above 70 degrees Fahrenheit will start to smell more alcoholic because of increased ethanol evaporation that occurs as the temperature rises."Thralls notes that this is a good reason to not fill your wine glass up to the brim. "A typical serving of wine is about 5 ounces and a bottle of wine contains just over 25 ounces, so you should get about five glasses of wine per bottle," she explains. "The extra space in a typical wine glass is designed to hold the aromas when you swirl and smell your wine, so try and save some space."The ideal serving temperatures for each type of wine Yes, there's an ideal temperature for serving every type of wine. Africa Studio/ShutterstockChampagne and sparkling winesAffordable sparkling wines taste best served at 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. If you have a high-quality, more expensive Champagne or sparkling wine, serve at ideal light white wine temperatures, which are slightly warmer.Light white wines and rossExamples of light white wines are Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. These wines are best served between 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, slightly cooler than heavier white wines. Ros wines also taste best and maintain their crispness and acidity at these temperatures.Heavy whites and light redsHeavier white wines, such as chardonnay, taste well at a range of temperatures depending on someone's personal preference, from 48 to 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Oak-aged whites' fruit tends to taste better and when served slightly warmer. Lighter red wines such as Pinot Noir taste better at this cooler end of the spectrum.Medium-bodied redsMedium-bodied reds, such as merlot, are best served right around 55 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature is also the ideal cellar temperature. You can grab your bottle right out of your cellar and pour a glass. Keep in mind that wines tend to warm up in the glass as well.Full-bodied and aged redsFull-bodied reds such as cabernet sauvignon, syrah and zinfandel are best served between 59 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit. But isn't that too cold for a red wine? The wine will taste much better if cool and, as Thrall mentioned, the glass will warm the wine as well.No matter how you swirl it, a good wine is one that doesn't end up down the drain. If you must tap out and savor the remainder of your bottle for future imbibing pleasure, take all of these tips into consideration and you'll never waste money (and precious alcohol) again. Cheers.