The Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons may be able to function as computer mice of sorts, according to some recently emerged circumstantial evidence. While it's dubious whether a mouse-like controller mode would see widespread adoption among game developers, the purported feature seems to fit Nintendo's track record of experimentation.

A creative Destiny 2 player has drawn a connection between The Last City and Zaun by creating a new customized Guardian setup that resembles Jinx from the Arcane animated series. The form-fitting Destiny 2 Hunter costume uses some of the many different armor parts released over the years for players to refine their appearances.

The Blue Exorcist -The Blue Night Saga- has officially made its mark, with the first episode now streaming on Crunchyroll. Fans of Kazue Kato's beloved manga have been eagerly awaiting this adaptation, and the series doesnt disappoint. Adding to the excitement are the new opening and ending song videos, which showcase breathtaking animation and unforgettable soundtracks.

LGLG is the debut act at CES "press day," the full day of press conferences that precede the show floor's opening on Tuesday. LG execs will take the stage at Mandalay Bay promptly at 8AM PT on Monday and you can watch it all right here.Last year, LG pre-empted Apple by reinventing what the "AI" initials stand for. In LG parlance, it's "Affectionate Intelligence" an angle they are leaning into again this year. As for more tangible products, the transparent OLED-T TV the company announced in 2024 did make it across the preorder finish line before New Year's Eve with a $60,000 price tag. And in addition to its usual big appliance push, LG even touted new EV chargers. But the little home robot that LG introduced last year hasn't been seen since.What to expect at the LG CES 2025 press conferenceBeyond the "AI everywhere" angle (which you'll hear from nearly every vendor this year), expect LG to tie together its full range of product categories, from TVs to appliances and everything in between. And because LG (like Samsung) has tended to tip its hand in the days and weeks before CES, we already have some idea of what to expect. For instance, we already know that the company's 2025 OLED evo TV line will pair 4K resolution with gaming-friendly 165Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the new PF600U packs an HD projector, Bluetooth speaker and LED mood lamp into something that looks like an old-school oscillating floor fan. On the audio front, Engadget's Billy Steele already likes the "punchy highs" he heard during a quick demo of the compact S20A soundbar. And the newest LG Signature microwave includes a built-in 27-inch touchscreen display on its door, so your kitchen will never be without a screen.Of course, we're hoping to see another take on transparent TVs (maybe with a more consumer-friendly price point) and maybe a real-world look at that robot, too.Watch the LG CES 2025 livestreamYou can watch the LG CES press conference as it happens below. The feed will start Monday, January 6 at 11:00AM ET. We'll also be embedding Engadget's liveblog coverage, so you can get up-to-the-minute commentary as well.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/lg-ces-2025-press-conference-and-liveblog-watch-it-here-monday-at-11am-et-013155504.html?src=rss

Current Backyard made its CES debut last year with an electric smart grill and griddle, but for 2025, the company is going in a slightly different direction. Looking to cater to the pizza oven craze, the company revealed the Model P Smart Pizza Oven in Las Vegas. As you might expect, the unit is all-electric, but it's certified for use indoors and outside. The "smart" portion of the recipe here is Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity that provides access to tools in the company's app. The company says the Model P can hit a maximum temperature of 850 degrees Fahrenheit, the level at which a Neapolitan-style pie can cook in two minutes. For comparison, that's the same max heat output as the pricier Ooni Volt 12. Current Backyard explains that the internal design of its electric oven uses an algorithm alongside top-mounted graphite and under-stone circular calrod elements to ensure uniform heating. The company says this construction also eliminates the need to rotate pizzas during cooking. A cordierite cooking stone assists with the even doneness, especially for crisping up the crust. What's more, Current Backyard says the Model P will recover quickly between pizzas to keep the cooking process moving along. In fact, the company explains that you can cook three Neapolitan-style pizzas in about 10 minutes. The Model P will alert you when it's okay to launch another pie after you retrieve one from the oven. The Model P has five cook modes for different styles of pizza and other uses: Neapolitan, New York, thin crust, frozen pizza and a broil function with high and low settings. Those presets can be chosen on the oven or with an app. Also inside the company's app, there's a Pizza Build Calculator that offers customized cook time and temperature based on a selected style and ingredients. This tool takes into account the amounts of sauce, cheese and toppings along with the thickness of the dough. You can also select well done if you're like me and prefer your pies extra crispy. Current Backyard didn't include an exact arrival date in the Model P announcement, but it did say that the pizza oven will cost $599 when it's available for purchase sometime in Q2. You'll be able to purchase accessory kits and an outdoor cart for the Model P as well, with that latter add-on priced at $399. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/kitchen-tech/current-backyard-debuts-the-model-p-smart-pizza-oven-at-ces-2025-010054271.html?src=rss

Concept devices are always tricky. For every one that gets turned into a real product a year later there are a thousand disappointments. Maybe the concept cant be mass-produced affordably enough to make it viable to the business. Maybe the technology isnt reliable enough to really make good on the promises its creators made during the glossy launch. And sometimes, it was never anything more than a bit of Kabuki to juice the stock price or lure in some new investors.With that wariness in one hand, we can now examine Withings new concept device, Omina, which it says is its vision for the future of health monitoring. Its a floor mat and smart mirror designed to usurp your bathroom scale and take up way more room in your home. The idea is itll offer a holistic view of your physical health, demystifying your biological markers as it goes.WithingsClimb aboard and youll be shown a 3D body model that will visualize the results of whatever metrics it can access. Omina will be able to check your weight, heart health and metabolic health, which will be integrated with any data from your other Withings devices. That includes stats on your activity, sleep health and blood pressure, depending on what you own.Omina comes with its own AI voice assistant, offering real-time feedback to help you hit your fitness goals. Itll also answer questions, offer motivational quotes and guide you through any roadblocks you may find. Plus, itll connect with any telemedicine provider that integrates with the system, letting you share your vitals with your physician.WithingsNaturally, as a concept device, you wont be able to buy one now, or potentially ever, but it is described as being in development. Withings has, however, pledged that the AI assistant and telemedicine features will arrive on its Health Mate app at some point this year. In the meantime you should probably think about buying a house with a bathroom big enough to accommodate one of these things.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/withings-omina-is-its-vision-for-the-future-of-bathroom-scales-010024945.html?src=rss

Circular's new Ring 2 is packed with clever health features, and can be sized up using your phone.

This tiny Mirumi robot straps to your bag and looks around.

Lets face the fact that you cant part from your phone unless you are a disciplined minimalist. While most phone users register around three to six hours of average screen time every day, avoiding mindless scrolling on your phone has become a rarity in modern times. While some employ the majority of this screen time for productive tasks, most of us out there are stuck in the vicious loop of going back and forth to social networking apps.Anyway, all that screen time sucks your battery, and that makes carrying a charging cable something of a ritual. At times you tend to forget to keep the charging cable handy in your backpack, only to be left high and dry after all that phone usage. Now that can be scary when the battery is running out and you are expecting an important call from your client.Designer: Jinkyo HanThis cool concept wants to eliminate every chance of you forgetting the essential charging cable because now you dont have to remember to carry one. Yes, the concept proposes a dual utility smartphone case with a lanyard that has a USB-C charging cable attached to it. The smart idea seems easy to implement for a phone accessory maker, and will surely have many takers. I know more than a couple of my colleagues who will fancy buying one as they are into the habit of forgetting their charging cables. Just that the cable doesnt fly around hanging from the case, there is a small enclosure to plug in both ends for aesthetics and functional easiness.The functionality extends beyond just protecting your device, or juicing up your smartphone though. It can be used as a secure accessory to hold your big smartphone while taking pictures, making videos, or even going to the extent of shooting action shots without the fear of your expensive phone falling off. If you frequently travel to places that are notorious for phone thefts, having this dual utility accessory makes complete sense. Jinkyo imagines the unisex smartphone case with a charging cable in cool color options like military green, baby pink, or papaya orange for every kind of user.The post This smartphone case with a lanyard charging cable will never let your device run out of juice first appeared on Yanko Design.

The Lymow One is a robot lawnmower with a high coverage area for larger lawns, one that also uses satellite navigation and onboard mapping systems to know where it is in your garden without a perimeter wire.Lymow One - Image Credit: LymowOriginally a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised over $3.5 million, Lymow has enhanced its offering to create the new Lymow One. An advanced robot lawnmower with quite a few smart features.Its Dual Blade Mowing Deck is designed to work with multiple types of grass, with the use of two high-speed spinning mulching blades and a centrifugal fan. The system cuts clippings while avoiding clumping to nourish the lawn, while also distributing the clippings evenly. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums