CES 2025 is in full swing, and there are plenty of audio products to check out. From open-ear headphones to booming sound systems, there's audio gear for everyone this year.

ZDNETThe Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is the place to be if you want to learn about new smart home devices. While many of the devices showcased at CES are years away from reaching the market, 2025 has delivered some of the best smart home tech actually coming to physical and virtual store shelves this year.Also: CES 2025: The 13 most impressive products so farAs ZDNET's smart home reviewer, I've been walking the trade show floors in search of the best products released this year. But dozens of outstanding smart home devices have made this the hardest year to narrow down the list. Read on to find my picks for the best smart home tech at CES 2025.1. Roborock Saros Z70Best robot vacuum at CES 2025 Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe Roborock Saros Z70 is one of the most groundbreaking devices in its category in years. It's a robot vacuum and mop combination with a five-axis mechanical arm tucked into the robot's body. The arm deploys when a temporary obstacle is detected, like a sock or tissue on the floor, to grab the small item and move it to a predetermined spot in your home, like a basket.Also:Roborock's new 'mechanical arm' robot vacuum is unlike anything I've ever seenThis robot vacuum first cleans your floors while spotting obstacles in its path. Then, it makes a second pass to pick up these obstacles, place them elsewhere, and clean the spot where the obstacle was. The Roborock Saros Z70 is launching in the first half of 2025, though no price is available yet.Honorable mentionsEcovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni: This robot vacuum and mop brings the self-washing mop roller to the Ecovacs family in one of the most innovative ways I've seen yet -- as an extendable mop that can clean along the edges of walls and low furniture. The X8 Pro Omni will be available on February 18, though no pricing info is available yet.Mova V50 Ultra: This new robot vacuum brand is entering the market this year with an industry-leading 24,000Pa of suction power and a specialized cleaning system to switch mop pads and cleaning solutions according to the mess detected. This robot vacuum and mop is launching later this year.2. Ultraloq Bolt MissionBest smart home security device at CES 2025 Maria Diaz/ZDNETThe new Ultraloq Bolt Mission supports ultra-wideband technology to unlock your door when you approach it with an authorized device, like the phone in your pocket. It then detects when you're inside the home, so it doesn't unlock without you being on the outside approaching the door.You don't have to enter a passcode or use a physical key to unlock it, though you can if you want to. It also supports NFC for added convenience. You can sign up to be notified when the Ultraloq Bolt Mission UWB + NFC smart lock is available. It will retail for $400.Honorable mentionsLockly Prestige Duet Series: Though many smart locks at CES 2025 feature a display to show you a live feed of your front door, this Lockly device takes it up a notch with dual cameras (2K- and FHD-resolution cameras) and facial recognition to unlock.TCL Security Cam B1: This is one of the best values in a security camera right now. At $100, the solar-powered TCL B1 rivals other cameras at over twice its price. It has a built-in solar panel, 2K resolution, and a 10,000mAh battery. It's been available for purchase since October.SwitchBot Video Doorbell: The new SwitchBot video doorbell features a 4.3-inch display that you can place inside your home to see who's at the door in real time and communicate with them. The doorbell is 2K resolution and has up to 20 months of battery life.3. Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBLBest smart light at CES 2025 GoveeGovee is normalizing fun and smart home lighting by bringing color and whimsy to what is normally a white light in your home. In addition to smart bulbs, permanent outdoor lights, and various gaming lights, Govee is launching a smart Table Lamp 2 with a built-in speaker from JBL.With 210 independently controlled LED beads, the Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL can display millions of colors and a full range of whites. It's also rechargeable and portable, so you can unplug it and take it wherever you go.The Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL and the Gaming Pixel Light will be available in the spring of 2025.Honorable mentionsLifx Smart Oval SuperColor Ceiling Light: One of my favorite smart lighting brands, Lifx, launched a new 13-inch by 26-inch ceiling light with 120 color zones. It will be available at a Home Depot near you in February and priced at $150.4. Segway Navimow X3 SeriesBest robot lawn mower at CES 2025 SegwayThere are many robot lawnmowers at CES each year, but the brand-new Segway Navimow X3 Series addresses many issues with most of the ones on the market. The Navimow X3 Series features a built-in trimmer on the side to maintain lawn edges and accelerated mowing speeds, allowing it to mow up to 1.5 acres in 24 hours.As a robot mower user, the biggest drawback is the missed edges. The Navimow X3 Series takes care of edges as it goes with a side-mounted trimmer, promising to leave behind a crisp and thoroughly trimmed lawn. The X3 Series will be available this spring, though no pricing info has yet been released.Honorable mentionsLymow One: This robot mower was launched at CES and features caterpillar tracks instead of wheels, enabling it to navigate slopes and rough terrain. It'll be available for purchase in April at $2,999.Mammotion Luba mini andYuka mini: Mammotion just launched two compact versions of their high-performing robot mower -- a Luba mini AWD and a Yuka mini.5. EcoFlow OasisBest AI smart home tech at CES Maria Diaz/ZDNETEcoFlow did a major upgrade to its energy management platform this CES, introducing Oasis. This advanced, artificial intelligence-powered home energy management system is designed to simplify your home's energy storage and management.Using your voice, you can ask Oasis to analyze your energy use over the past week and suggest opportunities to save on your utility bills or how upcoming weather could affect your home's energy system. This AI technology solves a big problem when scheduling load shifting in our home, as you can ask it to suggest a schedule instead of doing it manually.Honorable mentionsEureka J15 Max Ultra: While a robot vacuum and mop may not seem synonymous with AI, the newest flagship from Eureka uses the technology for visual and image recognition. The robot is smart enough to detect clear liquids in front of it, turn off the suction, and turn around to mop up the liquid with the mop pads. This robot will be available in June for $1,299.Withings Omnia: This AI-powered mirror gives insights into your health metrics, including weight, and interprets body composition and nutrition data. It's only a concept right now, so there's no set release date.FAQ What is CES? The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a technology show that takes place each year in Las Vegas, Nev. It's the biggest event of the year for the technology world, where thousands of companies showcase their latest products. Show more When is CES 2025? CESis happening now in Las Vegas, from Jan. 7 to Jan. 10, 2025. Show more CES 2025

The way children play teaches us a lot about enjoying each others company while maintaining a sense ... [+] of individuality. Heres how parallel play strengthens romantic relationships.gettyAs you progress through life, youre likely experiencing a rise in the number of responsibilities demanding your time and attention. From your career to personal growth and everything in between, it can feel like theres always something pulling you in different directions. Balancing these demands while trying to maintain a meaningful relationship can leave you wondering how to find time for both yourself and your partner.This is where parallel play comes ina concept most commonly associated with young children, but incredibly beneficial for adults, especially in romantic relationships. Parallel play as an adult involves sharing the same space with your partner while you pursue your own activity of interest, just as children play side-by-side, without necessarily interacting.This habit diminishes the need for constant communication or interaction while still spending quality time together. Rather than feeling the pressure to always be on for each other, you can simply enjoy being in the same room or even on a video call, each doing your own thing and still feeling connected.Here are three ways incorporating parallel play into your routine can benefit your relationship.1. It Balances Togetherness And IndependenceIn any relationship, its important to find a balance between intimacy and the need for personal space. As you grow closer to your partner, the line between your individual identity and the identity you share as a couple starts to blur. This can lead to feelings of dependence or even losing a sense of self.MORE FOR YOUAccording to research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, when we tie our self-esteem too closely to our romantic relationships, it can be unhealthy. This is called Relationship-contingent self-esteem. It happens when someones sense of worth depends on how well their relationship is going. Instead of feeling good about themselves independently, they rely on their relationship for validation. This can strain the relationship and hinder personal growth.Parallel play helps both partners grow individually by allowing them to engage in their own activities and interests, all while sharing the same space. It gives each person the freedom to focus on personal growth, whether its working on a hobby or simply having some quiet time alone. The mere presence of the other person in the same space fosters a sense of togetherness, comfort and autonomy.This mindful approach also helps reduce anxiety and insecurity by reinforcing the idea that love thrives in an environment where both partners feel valued as individuals. Parallel play builds emotional security for both partners without fear of losing their individuality, creating a relationship that is empowering.2. It Reduces Relationship BurnoutIn the hustle and bustle of everyday life, many relationships can start to feel emotionally draining. The constant pressure to be available and emotionally present for your partner can lead to burnout. Over time, this emotional exhaustion can also make it harder to connect and show affection.Parallel play is an effective solution to this, and gives both partners the opportunity to recharge. It does not mean distancing yourself from your partner; instead, youre both physically present but emotionally independent. This together but apart dynamic ensures that neither person feels overwhelmed or suffocated while still nurturing the bond between you.The beauty of this ritual is that the time spent apart actually deepens the quality of time spent together. When both partners return to each other from their separate activities, theyre rejuvenated enough to give to the relationship from a place of emotional abundance, rather than lack. This promotes a far more sustainable relationship dynamic than interacting constantly.3. It Embraces Silent ConnectionA relationship where silence does not feel awkward is powerful. Parallel play allows couples to enjoy each others company without the need for constant verbal communication.Over time, this creates a deeper sense of trust and comfort, as both partners can be content in each others presence without feeling the need to perform or entertain. Such silence helps build a space where they feel secure enough to be themselves, even in their most raw and unguarded moments.A 2024 study published in Motivation and Emotion examines the concept of intrinsically motivated silence. The study confirms that shared silence, motivated by emotional connection rather than external expectations, helps build a deeper sense of closeness and satisfaction.Life gets complicated and so do our relationships. While its possible for important connections to take a backseat as responsibilities pile up, its vital to pause amidst the chaos and prioritize the relationships that truly matter.Relationships thrive with intention. Neglecting them can lead to them quietly fading away. So, make space for love and put in the effort before its too late. Parallel play is a reminder that love grows stronger not just through grand declarations but in quiet, shared moments that say, Im right here with you.Are you feeling burnt out in your relationship? 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The new Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi TWS earbuds can produce a specific personalised hearing profile ... [+] for the user to take into account their hearing in both left and right ears.Creative TechnologyAs technology advances, so does the opportunity to create products that can be personalized to suit individuals with a bespoke setting. One of the latest audio brands to produce a pair of earbuds that can be tailored to a users specific hearing is Creative Technology. The brand has teamed up with a company called Mimi for the launch of the Aurvana Ace Mimi.These new TWS earbuds are the latest in Creatives Aurvana series and the collaboration with Mimi puts users in the driving seat by offering them customized audio thats fine-tuned to a users unique hearing profiles.The earbuds are also equipped with the latest xMEMS dual-driver system and can support LDAC over Bluetooth for a superbly clear sound that caters to everyones specific hearing profile, increasing the level of detail and tone in music by making every note and beat more immersive and personalized.Combining Creatives earbud know-how with Mimis innovative sound personalization technology, the Aurvana Ace Mimi TWS earbuds can boost a users favorite music by uncovering subtle details and nuances that they might not hear otherwise.Each of the Aurvana Ace Mimi TWS earbuds contains a dynamic driver and an xMEMs solid state driver ... [+] for an incredibly wide frequency response of 5 40,000Hz.Creative TechnologyMimi Sound Personalization fine-tunes audio to reveal details that might otherwise be missed. Mimi claims the outcome is a richer and more enjoyable listening experience, enabling users to immerse themselves in their favorite content without needing to turn up the volume, possibly protecting and preserving their hearing over time.Read More: The New Technics EAH-AZ100 Earbuds Sound SuperbAfter a quick hearing test using the Creative App, users of the Aurvana Ace Mimi get a personalized sound profile based on their unique hearing abilities. Everyones hearing can be influenced by genetics, age and even listening habits. By shaping the EQ of the sound to suit a users left and right ears, Mimi can bring out intricate details in a favorite track or even make dialog in a podcast clearer.Because the sound is specifically tuned for the individual, the Aurvana Ace Mimi is more likely to appeal because the listening tests plug the gap in the users hearing profile. Creative isnt the only brand to offer personalized hearing as its a feature being rolled out across the earbud industry. However, Creative is leading the way with the implementation of XMEMs drivers, tiny surface-mount speakers with the ability to articulate sound with impressive quality.As well as sound personalization, the Aurvana Ace Mimi offers an array of useful features for enhancing the listening experience. The earbuds can play for up to 28 hours of total playtime with the ANC function turned off. Equipped with Bluetooth 5.3 and LE Audio, the new earbuds offer a low latency mode and support Auracast for receiving mass Bluetooth broadcast, a feature that can be a huge help for people with hearing loss or just someone who wants to pick up the audio from an Auracast-enabled TV in a sports bar.The Aurvana Ace Mimi TWS earbuds can play for up to 7 hours per charge of the earbuds but there is a ... [+] total of 28 hours of playing time with the charge in the storage case.Creative TechnologyThe Aurvana Ace Mimi is fitted with six separate microphones for clear phone and video calls with effective noise reduction when communicating. The earbuds also have active noise cancelation with an ambient mode for being able to hear announcements or talk with someone without having to remove the earbuds. Alongside the USB charging of the earbuds and their storage case, the Aurvana Ace Mimi can also be topped up by wireless charging with any Qi-compatible charging mat.Florian Schneidmadel is CEO of Mimi Hearing Technologies and had this to say about the collaboration: We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Creative. As our first integration partner to offer the Mimi Pure Tone Threshold test on their headphones, This collaboration represents a significant leap forward in making hearing health technology more accessible and user-friendly, allowing listeners to optimize their sound experience like never before.Meanwhile, Song Siow Hui, CEO of Creative added: This collaboration with Mimi Hearing Technologies allows us to bring personalized audio to a wider audience. What weve done with the Aurvana Ace Mimi is to ensure that everyone can experience sound in a way thats perfect for them. Its about more than just hearing better; its about making every listening moment more enjoyable.Pricing & Availability: The Aurvana Ace Mimi TWS earbuds are available now at Creative.com and are priced at $129.99 / 109.99 / 129.99.Tech Specs:Style: In-ear True Wireless.Bluetooth: Version 5.3.Water resistance (IP Rating): IPX5.Battery life (earbuds): Up to 7 hours per charge with ANC off. Up to 28 hours of total playtime.Charging: USB-C, Qi-compatible wireless charging.Microphone sensitivity @ 1 kHz: - 38dBV / Pa.Microphone type: Omni-directional MEMS x 3 (per earbud)Voice assistants: Siri, Google Assistant.Drivers: xMEMS solid-state x 2 / Dynamic 10mm x 2.Frequency response: 540,000Hz.Supported codecs: AAC, SBC, LC3, LDAC.Profiles: HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, TMAP, PBP.Range: Up to 10m / 33 ft.

Aria is Realbotix's flagship model RealbotixIf the movie HerRealbotix is an American firm with a range of AI robots that it claims can fulfill a variety of roles, including acting as a brand representative at a sales booth, as a companion for an elderly person or even as a romantic partner to tackle the staggering loneliness epidemic.The robots range from a $12,000 bust that is basically a talking head and shoulders that you might place on a table, to the top-of-the-range Aria, shown above. Its a $175,000 model that can move its limbs and moves around on a circular plinth, like a mannequin riding a Roomba vacuum cleaner. Theres even a mid-range model costing $150,000 that can be disassembled and packaged into a suitcase to take with you.Human-like robotsRealbotixs CEO, Andrew Kiguel, told me the companys mission is to create robots that are indistinguishable from humans.You can view the video below, shot on the CES 2025 show floor, to decide for yourself how close the company is to achieving that mission, but my first impression is theres a little way to go yet. The delay between it talking and its lips moving, the unnatural limb movements and the thousand-mile stare are not exactly Scarlett Johansson-grade realism.MORE FOR YOUYet, Kiguel remains bullish about Arias abilities. We think we have the most realistic robots in the world in terms of their appearance, he said.There are two key things in robotics that are kind of like the nirvana. One is walking. We're going to let the big guys like Tesla work on that. But the other key piece is facial expressions, and so we're really keen on making robots that can create emotion, show you what they're feeling, he added.Indeed, he argues that the emotional bond with the robots could grow so strong that you treat them as a partner. Were taking it to a different level that nobody else is really doing, said Kiguel. It can be like a romantic partner. It remembers who you are. It can act as a boyfriend or girlfriend. If you ever saw that movie Her, we're trying to do that.Kiguel was quick to insist Aria was not a sex toy, but it can have, what I would say, conversations of a more intimate nature, he added.Face SwapThe robot faces can be removed and replacedRealbotixArias eyes arent just cosmetic theyre hidden cameras used for visual recognition, meaning it can identify the person it is talking to and objects in its field of vision. For example, Kiguel said, it might spot that youre eating an Apple and ask how it tastes. Its probably best not to offer Aria a bite, though.And if you get tired of looking at Aria and fancy a change, you dont have to go to the expense of buying a completely new robot you can simply swap out its face. The realistic skin of the faces can be magnetically detached and replaced with a new visage. You can actually remove the faces off our robots in under five seconds, Kiguel said.The body parts are also modular, so we can actually pull them apart, put different faces on and create a whole new robotic character off the same chassis, he added, comparing it to customizing the appearance of your car.Just make sure to dress your robot in something appropriate before introducing it to your mother.

In a nutshell: Lenovo is redefining portable computing with the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable. Unveiled at CES 2025, this innovative laptop features a 14-inch OLED display that can expand vertically to an impressive 16.7 inches at the press of a button or, for a touch of futuristic flair, with a simple wave of your hand. We've seen concepts and prototypes of rollable displays before, but Lenovo is the first to bring this technology to a consumer laptop hitting the market. When you need extra screen real estate for work, coding, or simply immersing yourself in videos and games, the ThinkBook's display literally unfurls, providing those additional inches of viewing area.The resolution scales up as well, increasing from 2,000 x 1,600 to 2,000 x 2,350, offering ample space to keep multiple windows open side by side.A key advantage of this design is the convenience it eliminates the need for separate peripherals like a wireless keyboard or a stand to support a second display, which is often required with current dual-screen models.Lenovo has designed several smart software features to make the most of the rollable display. The ThinkBook Workspace utility allows you to pin widgets and virtual app windows to the bottom portion of the screen while keeping your main app visible at the top. Additionally, the Smart Copy feature maintains a searchable history of your clipboard contents, which you can also pin for easy access.Under the hood, the laptop packs serious hardware. It offers up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor from the Ultra 200V series, paired with up to 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. The integrated Intel Xe2 graphics should deliver a notable boost for light graphics work. Other impressive features include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2x2W speakers, dual microphones, and a 5MP webcam with IR support for Windows Hello. // Related StoriesOf course, all this cutting-edge technology comes at a premium price the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable starts at $3,499 and launches in Q1 2025. There's also a trade-off in portability; the laptop measures 0.78 inches thick and weighs 3.73 pounds, which is slightly bulkier than others in its class, likely to accommodate the mechanized rollable display mechanism.Still, as the first rollable-display laptop to hit the consumer market, it's an exciting glimpse into the future of portable computing. Lenovo's innovative design suggests that future iterations could address these drawbacks and refine the concept even further.

What just happened? Intel has announced its latest lineup of laptop processors, the Core Ultra 200 series, at CES 2025. This new generation of chips offers improved performance and a complex array of options for manufacturers and consumers. The announcement marks a significant shift in Intel's strategy, as the company opts to use Arrow Lake for several of its new offerings while maintaining the lower-power Lunar Lake architecture for select models. The Core Ultra 200 series now encompasses a broader spectrum of processors, with Arrow Lake serving as the foundation for most of the new chips. This decision has important implications for performance and features across the lineup.While the existing Core Ultra 200V series for laptops continues to utilize Lunar Lake, the newly announced processors, including the U, H, and HX series, are built on Arrow Lake.The architectural choice between Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake results in significant differences in NPU performance. Lunar Lake chips feature a more advanced NPU, capable of delivering the 40 TOPS required for Microsoft's Copilot+ standard and upcoming Windows AI features.In contrast, the Arrow Lake-based processors in the U and H series come with an 11 TOPS NPU, only matching the capabilities of their Meteor Lake predecessors.Intel's Core Ultra CPUs employ a chiplet-based design, allowing for flexibility in combining different components. Interestingly, the Core Ultra 200U series diverges from its counterparts by incorporating older Redwood Cove P-cores and Crestmont E-cores, similar to those found in the Meteor Lake-based Core Ultra 100 series. // Related StoriesBoth the U and H series processors include an SoC tile that provides additional low-power E-cores for handling background tasks efficiently. This feature is absent in Lunar Lake and desktop Arrow Lake CPUs.The Core Ultra 200U series is designed for balanced thin-and-light PCs, offering modest specifications with two P-cores, eight E-cores, and two LP-E cores. These processors feature Intel's previous-generation Alchemist GPU architecture, with up to four cores.Moving up the performance ladder, the H-series targets performance thin-and-light PCs. These processors boast either four or six Lion Cove P-cores, eight Skymont E-cores, and two LP-E cores. Most H-series chips also include an Intel Arc-branded GPU with eight Xe cores, providing a significant boost in graphics capabilities. Intel claims that the H-series will deliver approximately 15% improvements in single-core, multi-core, and GPU performance compared to their Core Ultra 100H predecessors.At the top of the lineup sit the HX-series processors, which are essentially repackaged Arrow Lake desktop silicon designed for high-performance gaming laptops and workstations. These chips offer up to 24 CPU cores in the Core Ultra 9 variants, with eight P-cores and 16 E-cores, matching the core count of their desktop counterparts.The HX-series processors include a 13 TOPS NPU, which, although more powerful than the U and H series, still falls short of the 40 TOPS required for Microsoft's Copilot+ features.Intel announced that the U-series and H-series processors will begin shipping in February 2025. The HX-series systems are expected to be available in the first half of 2025. This staggered release allows Intel to cater to different market segments and device categories throughout the year.The decision to prioritize Arrow Lake over Lunar Lake for most of the lineup may be driven by cost considerations. Intel's former CEO, Pat Gelsinger, had previously described Lunar Lake as a "one-off" design due to the higher production costs associated with integrating RAM into the CPU package.The Core Ultra 200 series represents a balancing act between performance, energy efficiency, and manufacturing costs. While some advanced features are reserved for the Lunar Lake-based 200V series, the broader adoption of Arrow Lake across the lineup ensures that Intel can deliver competitive processors across various laptop categories, from thin-and-light ultraportables to high-performance gaming machines, albeit with varying NPU capabilities.

TL;DR: Microsoft is looking to bring the Xbox experience to PC and handheld gaming. Speaking at an AMD and Lenovo event at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Microsoft's Vice President of "Next Generation," Jason Ronald, said that the combined Xbox and Windows experience could be rolled out before the end of this year. Speaking to The Verge after the event, Ronald lamented that while the Xbox operating system is "world-class," it is currently locked to the console. He said it makes perfect sense for the company to extend the same robust experience to both players and developers in the Windows ecosystem.Ronald added that Microsoft expects the addition of Xbox-specific features to deliver an improved gaming experience on Windows devices. He also noted that since the Xbox operating system is built on top of Windows, "a lot of infrastructure that we built in the console space" can be ported over to PCs relatively easily.To improve the gaming experience on Windows handhelds, Microsoft is looking to simplify the UI and make it much more console-like. According to Ronald, the company plans to "put the player and their library at the center of the experience" without letting the Windows UI get in the way. He refused to divulge anything else about the company's plans, but added that Microsoft will share more details later this year.The admission that something needs to be done about Windows handhelds comes several months after Xbox chief Phil Spencer confirmed that Microsoft is working on a handheld Xbox console. According to Spencer, it would be a true standalone device like the ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, or Steam Deck, rather than something like the PlayStation Portal.If Microsoft is successful in its plan, future Windows handhelds may be more efficient and user-friendly than existing ones, which are plagued by usability issues associated with what is essentially a desktop operating system designed to be used with a mouse and keyboard. // Related StoriesThis is in direct contrast with the Steam Deck. Valve's handheld is consistently voted by gamers and reviewers as the best gaming handheld in the market, largely because its operating system, SteamOS, is built ground-up for gaming.While Windows handhelds are technically more versatile, they are often criticized for offering a sub-par gaming experience despite high-end hardware. Gamers worldwide will be happy to know that Microsoft has been taking notes and is addressing their concerns.

Its been a whirlwind of a week in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 continues to go on. Weve covered a lot of incredible new tech from the pre show and the first official day, and were starting to wrap things up.Some of the biggest news from day one included Nvidias RTX 5090 graphics card with beastly performance and high price tag, HyperXs new customizable gaming mice, new futuristic EVs coming from both Sony and Honda, Razer switching to AMD for its thinner-than-ever Blade 16, and a crazy new 11-inch gaming PC handheld from Acer. And thats just a few of the biggest stories from just yesterday!Recommended VideosAs we wrap up another CES, stay tuned here for the biggest stories to come out from the show floor today.LiveLast updated January 08, 2025 8:17 AMPlease enable Javascript to view this contentThe liveblog has ended.No liveblog updates yet.Editors Recommendations

html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" Genki posted our most plausible and extensive look at the Nintendo Switch 2 yet. The accessory manufacturer quietly launched a new page on its website, hyping up its Switch 2 products, which shows what Nintendos next console supposedly looks like via a convincing mockup.Nintendo Switch 2 news has heated up in recent weeks as bits and pieces of it have supposedly leaked via production line photos and accessory manufacturers. Weve gotten glimpses of its possible dock and redesigned Joy-cons, but weve still only seen blurry images of the console itself. Genki may have just spilled the beans, giving players a fairly full rundown of what the system might be.Recommended VideosVIDEO La Nintendo Switch 2 en avant-premire au #CES2025. L'accessoiriste Genki indique possder la vraie console et expose une maquette 3D + des accessoires. Les dtails ici : https://t.co/5LDlnR2zC1 pic.twitter.com/IJ6taQggIQ Numerama (@Numerama) January 8, 2025Please enable Javascript to view this contentAccording to Numerama, reporting from CES 2025, Genki is showing off a mockup of the Switch 2 on the trade show floor. While its not the official console, its a realistic replica that just looks like a bigger Switch. There are a few differences, like a mysterious new button underneath the Home button, but the main change shown off is the consoles rumored magnetic Joy-cons. In a video, we see someone easily popping a Joy-con off by pressing a release trigger.RelatedShortly after that began spreading, users discovered a Nintendo Switch 2 page on Genkis website. While it currently just acts as a notification sign-up page, it includes a video of its accessories in action on the device. We get a closer look at the Joy-con release triggers, dock (which features a Switch 2 logo), and more. Notably, some text on the page did change overnight. Originally, it included direct references to the Switch 2 and Nintendo. It has since been changed to scrub both, now just vaguely calling the system the next handheld.Genki now has a page up to sign up for Switch 2 accessories news along with this video https://t.co/hNrX8vclPq pic.twitter.com/uD5qwuEHLg Wario64 (@Wario64) January 8, 2025The clips shown match up with previous leaks. The biggest match is its Joy-cons, which appear to feature optical sensors like one would find in a PC mouse. They also have a splash of color, with their inner rails matching the colors of the original Switch Joy-cons.According to Numerama, Genki claims that the console will launch in April.How credible is all this? Any leak of this kind should always leave you skeptical (this wouldnt be the first time a hardware company faked a Switch 2 leak at CES), but the disparate pieces are starting to add up at this point. Features like the magnetic Joy-cons, optical sensor, and extra face button have all been shown off by separate sources at this point. Still, this would only be a mockup of the console, not the actual thing. Even if its realistic, we still wont know exactly what the final design looks like until Nintendo shows it. Expect that to happen soon, considering how fast leaks are coming.Editors Recommendations