You dont expect tech conferences to be held at rock climbing centers, but Garmin decided to throw journalists a curveball by introducing their latest watch in its natural habitat. The Instinct 3 series, which launches on January 10th, was unveiled at a Rock Climbing Gym 2 miles off the Vegas Strip. The watch builds on the rugged reputation of its predecessors while introducing features that feel tailor-made for modern adventurers and fitness enthusiasts alike. The result? A smartwatch that blends durability, advanced technology, and user-centric design.This years model pushes the boundaries of what we expect from a workout watch. With a reinforced metal bezel, fresh AMOLED display options, and thoughtful touches like an integrated LED flashlight, the Instinct 3 is ready to handle everything from mountain treks to your daily commute. In fact we were even invited to do a session of indoor rock climbing with the watch on, just to see how effortless it was at tracking all the metrics with ease.Designer: GarminChoose Your Display: AMOLED or SolarGarmin Instinct 3 with AMOLED DisplayFor those who like options (and who doesnt?), Garmin is offering the Instinct 3 in two distinct flavors: AMOLED and solar. Both come in two sizes45mm and 50mm. The AMOLED models stand out with their crisp visuals, perfect for gym-goers and those who spend a lot of time indoors. The sharp contrast and vibrant colors make everything from notifications to your post-run stats pop. Youd expect a days worth of battery life from the watch, but the Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED models offer up to 24 days of battery life in smartwatch mode on a single charge. This is a significant improvement over many other AMOLED-equipped smartwatches, where battery life is often a trade-off for the enhanced screen quality.But dont overlook the solar models, especially if your life is one long outdoor excursion. With optimal sunlight exposure, these versions promise unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode. Thats right, unlimited. If your workouts involve more trails and fewer treadmills, this could be your ultimate companion. Its rare to find a watch that caters to both weekend warriors and hardcore adventurers, but the Instinct 3 pulls it off with ease.Garmin Instinct 3 with Solar DisplayFlashlight? On a Watch? Absolutely.An integrated LED flashlight might sound like a gimmick until you actually need it. Whether youre rummaging through your bag at a campsite or fumbling for your keys after a late-night run, this feature is a lifesaver. The flashlight is small but powerful enough to handle unexpected moments in the dark.Beyond practicality, it adds a layer of personality to the watch. Who doesnt love a wearable that surprises you with its usefulness? And unlike your phones flashlight, which usually leaves you juggling items or propping it awkwardly somewhere, this one stays strapped to your wrist, always ready to go.Built for the GrindThe Instinct 3 is a multitasking beast, with preloaded activity profiles that cater to everything from hiking and biking to climbing and pickleball. Yes, pickleball. Its clear Garmin wants this watch to be your one-stop fitness tracker, no matter your sport of choice.What makes it even more impressive is the health and wellness suite baked in. With 24 days of battery life on AMOLED models, you can track your sleep, stress, and energy levels without worrying about charging every night. The solar models take things up a notch, offering an endless power reserve in smartwatch mode if you can catch enough rays. Essentially, youre getting data around the clock without the hassle of frequent recharges.Price, Availability, and Final ThoughtsThe Garmin Instinct 3 series starts at $399 for the 45mm solar model, climbing to $499 for the 50mm AMOLED version. Limited edition colorways add a touch of flair for those who want their adventure gear to stand out. Mark your calendarsavailability kicks off on January 10, 2025.Its hard not to admire what Garmin has done here. The Instinct 3 is tough without being clunky, smart without being pretentious, and surprisingly versatile. Whether youre scaling a mountain, hitting the gym, or just navigating everyday life, this watch proves its got the stamina and smarts to keep up. Oh, and if you ever find yourself telling ghost stories around a campfire, that flashlight might just steal the show.The post Hands-On with Garmin Instinct 3 at CES 2025: The First AMOLED Smartwatch with 24-day Battery + Flashlight first appeared on Yanko Design.

Japanese start-up Yukai Engineering is popular for creating robots that spark joy and amusement within you with some great products such as a headless robotic companion cat called Qoobo, and a therapeutic pillow for companionship, and now theyre back in the game with a furry new bot called Mirumi. Being a cat lover myself (and an owner of 2), having an adorable plush robot that actually is coy rather than brushing things off my desk like my cats usually do will be a refreshing change.Picture this: a cuddly, plush-like creature thats more than just a toy. Meet Mirumi, your new best friend, whos bursting with personality and charm. Designed to embody the wide-eyed wonder of an infant, Mirumi is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors that allow it to detect people nearby. It turns its head with delightful curiosity, its googly eyes locking onto you with an innocence thats impossible to resist.Designer: Yukai EngineeringAlthough Mirumi is curious, it is also quite shy. If you move towards the bot or try to touch it, it will instantly shy away, ducking away from your attention. Mirumi has been unveiled at CES 2025, and has turned quite a few heads already. Mirumi cant move around by itself, all it can do is turn its head but it has been equipped with emotional interactions such as curiosity, inquisitiveness, bashfulness and even nods a no to convey a reaction no being approached. To top it all, it comes equipped with long arms that will cling to the strap of your bag or backpack, allowing you to carry your furry companion with you wherever you like.Mirumi is equipped with a distance sensor and an inertial measurement unit to detect movement. If someone taps the robot or a bag begins to move, Mirumi will focus on the person or object detected close by. It will woo that person over with its adorable eyes and furry persona! However, if someone appears out of nowhere or tries to touch it, it will turn its head away, feigning the shyness of an infant. If you jiggle Mirumi, it will shake its head to say no, showcasing dislike. If no one engages with the robot for some time, it will begin its adorable head movements again to capture your attention.The furry bot is designed to be a comforting companion robot, designed to soothe its people. It hugs your arm or bag, making you feel comforted and less alone. It almost looks like a little grey chick is clinging to you! People often find great joy in sharing their own happiness with others. Mirumi is a robot that enables you to do just that, said Yukai Engineering CEO Shunsuke Aoki. Whether youre riding a crowded train or standing in line at the cashier, your Mirumi will always find a way to reach into peoples hearts with its innocent gaze, prompting the person to wave at the robot or make a funny face in response.Mirumi aims to be your moment of calm, to soothe you when you feel anxious or just be your companion in arms through life. Knowing the world and its reach, with notifications pinging us every second and the urgency culture amplifying things, Mirumi is a gentle nudge to feel that peace within something I know will help meet my goals to connect and gather more glimmers every day.The post This Adorably Shy Robot Companion At CES 2025 Is Designed To Spark Joy first appeared on Yanko Design.

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The "Works with Apple Home" logo will likely be on more smart home products in the future, because the Connectivity Standards Alliance's certification program is now assuming HomeKit support is available after devices pass tests for Matter.The 'Works with Apple Home' badge makes it easy to find HomeKit hardwareThere are multiple smart home platforms in operation, but there has been work over the years to make it easier for hardware to communicate with each other. In a new move, the CSA is aiming to make certifications for interoperability easier for device makers, and more understandable for consumers.Announced on Monday, the CSA launched a pair of certification programs, which leverage the CSA's Interoperability Testing Facility, or Interop Lab. The intention is to streamline the certification application process and to reduce costs for software updates, while still keeping performance and interoperability standards high. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

It's not true that Apple has always shunned the Consumer Electronics Show, but in 2025 it is yet again the most dominant company at the event, despite not being there.Apple and CES 2025 logos image credit: Apple and CESApple's disregard of CES is so well known that it was headline news in 2020 when it was claimed that the company was attending it again. But Apple didn't exhibit anything, didn't launch anything, and it didn't have a stand.It was only there to take a stance instead. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Victrola used CES 2025 to expand its audio offerings, including a collection of new turntables and a pair of speakers.Victrola AutomaticAs a regular attendee of CES, Victrola uses the occasion to introduce that year's audio catalog. For 2025, that collection consists of five different turntables and a pair of bookshelf speaker systems.The turntables start with the Victrola Wave, which offers Bluetooth 5.4 support, aptX Adaptive, and aptX HD Auracast broadcast audio. It also has wired connectivity options to go with the wireless versions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

This post is brought to you by LAGI 2025 FijiThe Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) 2025 competition officially launches today, inviting architects, designers, and innovators worldwide to contribute to a groundbreaking vision for Marou Village, Fiji. This is your chance to design a permanent destination artwork that not only captivates but also transformsa creative installation that generates clean energy, provides drinking water, supports local tourism, and fosters a sustainable future for this coastal village.A Unique Opportunity to Make an ImpactThe competition challenges participants to integrate regenerative energy and water systems in a way that harmonizes with Fijis breathtaking landscapes and cultural heritage. Submissions are due by May 5, 2025, and participation is free and open to all.Two winning teams will each receive a $100,000 USD stipend to refine their designs and develop functioning prototypes in Fiji. Winning concepts will also be celebrated in an internat...

The overlooked contribution of Paul Rudolph, Luis Fry, Sr., and John Welch to campus life at Tuskegee University will come into focus soon via a new exhibition hosted in New Haven by the Yale School of Architecture.Their seminal work together over nine years to culminate the space known now as the Tuskegee Chapel in 1969 forms the subject ofThe Tuskegee Chapel: Paul Rudolph X Fry & Welchcurated by Class of 2010 Yale SoA grad Helen Brown Bechtel in partnership with academics and researchers from Tuskegee andMIT.

The month of February is going to be incredibly packed as far as new game releases are concerned, and Warhorse Studios and Deep Silvers Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2is set to kick off that flurry of releases in the early days of the month. Ahead of its launch, in fact, more granular details about the title are continuing to filter through.For instance, PlayStation Store-tracking Twitter page @PlaystationSize has shared that the open world action RPG has a substantial download size of close to 84 GB on PS5- or 83.981 GB, to be precise. That is, of course, par for the course by modern standards, though many are going to have to clear up some space for the game ahead of its approaching release.Presumably, we can expect similar sizes on Xbox, though the PS5s decompression does allow it to often tout relatively smaller sizes, so theres that. On PC, for instance, the game requires 100 GB of free storage.Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2is due out under a month from now, on February 4, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.https://twitter.com/PlaystationSize/status/1876363609963745537

It was only back in 2022 that Meta launched a high-end variant of its Quest VR headset line in the form of the Meta Quest Pro, though the devices life has reached an early end. The company announced in September last year that it would be stopping the sale of Quest Pro headsets once it had sold through its existing stock, and it seems weve come to hat point.On the official webpage for the Quest Pro, Meta now confirms that the device is no longer for sale, with a message on the page redirecting users to purchasing the Quest 3 for the ultimate mixed reality experience and premium comfort.The Quest Pro launched worldwide in October 2022, retailing for a price of $1,499.99. Criticism was directed not only at its high launch price, but also other factors such as the implementation of its mixed reality features and its lack of strong early software support. The devices quick death doesnt come as a huge shock, then, especially with the majority of the VR market continuing to shrink by the day.