A datamine of mobile game Pokmon Go has confirmed The Pokmon Company will host a Pokmon Presents event in February 2025.Established dataminer @mattyoukhana_ revealed on X/Twitter that the Pokmon Go code now references an event connected with what's being called Pokmon Presents 2025. Further text reveals it will take place on Pokmon Day, as expected, meaning February 27.While this isn't really a surprise, as such an event has been held on Pokmon Day for the last few years, the seemingly imminent reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, from The Pokmon Company co-owner Nintendo, is a big enough occasion to shake up the regular schedule.It's currently unclear when the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal will happen but it appears to be very soon given accessory maker Genki is currently showing off a mockup at the Consumer Electronics Show 2025. It's confirmed to be revealed before the end of March 2025 too.An announcement ahead of Pokmon Day would certainly make sense, however, as it would allow The Pokmon Company to discuss its next big game during the Pokmon Presents. The February 27 event is the biggest on Pokmon fans' calendar and in the last few years has seen the likes of Pokmon Scarlet and Violet and Pokmon Legends Z-A announced.PlayIGN's Twenty Questions - Guess the game!IGN's Twenty Questions - Guess the game!To start:...try asking a question that can be answered with a "Yes" or "No".000/250This latter game, the next big release coming sometime in 2025, is therefore practically a shoe in for the upcoming event, and is increasingly likely to appear on Nintendo Switch 2 given how little The Pokmon Company has said about it so far.Pokmon Presents events typically last around 30 minutes and feature big announcements like these alongside myriad on the rest of the Pokmon world. This includes games such as Pokmon TCG Pocket and, as is already known, Pokmon Go, but reveals for the anime, actual card game, and other products are common too.Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.

For train enthusiasts, theres nothing quite like designing tracks, solving logistics challenges, or simply watching trains run smoothly. Whether its the detailed realism of train simulators or the tactile joy of arranging model railways, the appeal of trains transcends generations. But what if you could enjoy that charm in a more accessible, relaxing way?Enter Railway Islands 2, now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Created by Alysson Moraes of Rising Moon Games, a one-man indie studio, and brought to Xbox by the small but passionate team at Mens Sana Interactive, Railway Islands 2 is a minimalist puzzle game that combines strategic thinking with a cozy, stress-free experience.A New Way to Enjoy TrainsRailway Islands 2 distills the essence of railway management into bite-sized challenges perfect for quick gaming sessions. Players design safe train routes for passengers and packages across 40 vibrant islands, each inspired by the four seasons. Youll coordinate up to two trains on shared tracks, carefully managing routes and railway switches to prevent collisions.Unlike complex train simulators or sprawling strategy games, Railway Islands 2 embraces simplicity. Its calming atmosphere, intuitive controls, and thoughtful puzzles make it ideal for relaxing between more intense gaming sessions. And while train enthusiasts will find much to love, the games cozy aesthetic and approachable design make it a perfect fit for players of all ages who enjoy casual or relaxing games.A Modest Tribute to the Joy of TrainsAt its heart, Railway Islands 2 is a humble celebration of the creativity and joy that trains inspire. Whether youre a fan of model railways, a lover of train simulators, or simply looking for a cozy game to relax with, this title invites you to enjoy the journey.Hop aboard and start your railway adventure! Railway Islands 2 is available right now on Xbox Series X|S,Xbox One, and Windows Store.

Aime MazzengaWall paneling may often conjure images of dark, outdated basements, but the architectural feature has come a long way in past decades. In fact, incorporating it into your homes design can result in an elevated and sophisticated space. Dont believe us? Were here to prove your wall paneling beliefs wrong.From wood to wainscotting and even acoustic panels, wall paneling ideas can add unique charm, honor your homes past life, and help protect your precious drywall from damage. The best wall paneling ideas are all about enhancing and flattering a space. Paneling isn't limited to floor-to-ceiling slats that cover an entire wall. You can add a chair rail or wainscoting panels for a historical touch, or use vinyl planks to get a midcentury-inspired look for half the price. If youre comfortable with power tools, wall paneling can also be the perfect weekend DIY project.Whether youre looking for ideas to spruce up your plain drywall or youre adding some much-needed character to a new build, read on to discover 35 of our favorite wall paneling ideas to kickstart your next project.More ways to spruce up your bare walls:1Use Thin WaincottingNicole FranzenWall paneling ideas don't have to be intense and moody. For a light lift, install ceiling-height rectangles of wainscoting to add subtle architectural interest. The picture-frame molding elevates the ivory walls in this primary bedroom, designed by Amy Knerr.Tour the Entire Home2Honor the Home's HistoryNicole FranzenOriginally built in 1936, this Indiana home had gone through its fair share of renovations. But to help bring it back to its roots, designer Amy Kerr incorporated subtle paneling and rich ceiling beams. In this primary bathroom, the wall paneling is painted with a semi-gloss paint to help the light reflect.Tour the Entire HomeAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below3Think Inside the BoxRead McKendreeRather than long, vertical, or horizontal planks, try something new with your wall paneling ideas. Dozens of small, raised panel wainscoting squares line this traditional living room and make it feel more elevated and sophisticated than blank drywall. 4Use Sheets, Not BoardsAime MazzengaIn this Chicago home, designer Wendy Labrum chose white oak paneling in the dining room. But thanks to her use of wider sheets and subtle molding details, the paneling is a far cry from the traditional '90s look. Here, it's a warm and welcoming addition to the gathering space. Tour the Entire HomeAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below5Soften Busy PatternsLindsay SalazarFor a bathroom, where the wallpaper or tile often covers the room from ceiling to floor, wall paneling ideas can be a great way to break up that wash of pattern. A wider plank half-height wainscoting calms the all-over pinstripe in this Emma Ainscoughdesigned space. 6Embrace Farmhouse CharacterALI HARPERThis Nashville new build had the potential to lean fully modern, but architecture firm Pfeffer Torode brought the interiors back down to earth with aged finishes and moments of character, like the paneling used on the walls of this kitchen.Tour the Entire HomeAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below7Accentuate Tall CeilingsDavid TsayUse vertical wood paneling to draw the eye upward and create the illusion of never-ending ceiling height, even if your space is already towering, like this kitchen by Fran Keenan. A light color will also complement the wall paneling ideas and help to bounce around natural light.Tour the Entire Home8Wrap an IslandChris EdwardsWood paneling shouldn't be reserved solely for your walls. Curve a slatted sheet around the outside of your kitchen island to add texture and architectural interest without breaking the bank.Tour the Entire HomeAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below9Warm Up a Cool PaletteStephen KarlischThe key to a balanced interior is all about pairing hues from both sides of the color wheel. In this sage green kitchen, a wood panelwrapped range hood creates a cozy atmosphere among the stone floors and black countertops.Tour the Entire Home10Create an Air of FormalityKatie CharlotteDining rooms may be disappearing across American homes, but a formal space is crucial for those who like to entertain. Incorporating wood paneling is a great way to make the room feel special and stately.Tour the Entire HomeAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below11Bring the Outdoors InKatie CharlotteThe foyer establishes what Bishop calls the home's relaxed formality. This Charleston home is located on a marsh, and the wood paneling helps bridge the gap between the interior and the nature surrounding the house. Tour the Entire Home12Spice Up a White WallJenn VerrierAn all-white space often feels stark, but adding wood paneling can create some visual interest in an otherwise bare space. In this attic, the horizontal slats help to focus the eye on the interesting angles in the walls and ceiling.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below13Envelop a RoomThere's nothing better than feeling cozy and bundled up at home, and wall paneling ideas can provide a cocooning effect. Design firm McLaren-Excell preserved this original midcentury paneling to embrace the natural warmth and texture. 14Make It Coastal ChicBeachy white wood paneling is the quickest way to give your home a coastal feel. Designer Jeffrey Alan Marks extended this paneling onto the ceilings of his California home to make the small space feel larger and airier. Tour the Entire HomeAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below15Show Off the GrainMiranda EstesThis cabin designed by White Space Design Group has wall paneling throughout. But nowhere is it more beautiful than in the dining room, where each and every plank's unique grain is on display. The warm-toned wood mirrors the views of the forest and Puget Sound beyond. Tour the Entire Home16Use Salvaged WoodJeffrey TotaroDaniela Holt Voith, founding partner and director of Design at Voith and Mactavish Architects, helped design this home, which was converted from a historic barn. In addition to these bookshelves, salvaged wood paneling was reused throughout the house.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below17Brighten a NurseryWhite walls have become increasingly popular in gender-neutral nurseries, but the stark color can feel cold and bare. To combat that, add texture with decorative wall paneling. The subtle detail creates warmth and visual interest, as seen in this space designed by Karlee and Weston Marsh.Tour the Entire Home18Paint It PurpleMolly CulverIf you're a big fan of color and wood paneling, look no further than this Shannon Eddings Interiorsdesigned bunk room. Painting wood paneling in a single vibrant color can be all the decoration a simple space needs.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below19Go ThickerBrittany AmbridgeThis dining room designed by Jamie Drake proves that wood paneling works well beyond the farmhouse aesthetic. The extra-wide, seamless wood panels extending from the walls to the ceiling are painted crisp white for a fresh take on the shiplap look. 20Lacquer ItJust because you have wood wall paneling doesn't mean you can't experiment with a fun colorin fact, it's an excellent reason to try one out. Paint the whole space in a rich, high-gloss hue for maximum impact.

From Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings to the literary worlds of Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses, fantasy worlds and kingdoms have long dominated pop culture. It's no wonder that these faraway realms have begun to influence our interiors as well. Pinterest has recently predicted that "castlecore" will be one of the top trending styles in both fashion and home. Of course, plumbing and electricity are modern comforts we simply cannot live without, so instead of suggesting that you move to the English countryside and take up residence in a Tudor-era manor, we're here to help incorporate this medieval-inspired trend while enjoying all the comforts of the modern age. Remember: The Tudor monarchs lived vastly different lives to the Regency-era royalty, so this means that you can pick the era that works best for you. For basic styling notes, think plush, velvet upholstery, antique case pieces, and wall tapestries. Whether you're looking to subtly nod toward this period of history or go full Joan of Arc la Chappell Roan's 2024 VMAs look, we have you covered. Read on for four ways to bring the castlecore trend into your home in 2025.2025 Trends Are HereHang a TapestryHeather TalbertPortraits and landscape paintings were the primary forms of wall art in castles, but many grand estates also hung luxe, woven tapestries often portraying battle wins, historical moments, or scenes of everyday life. These tapestries are on the rise again, trending in all styles of homes. Take inspiration from Nate Berkus and hang one above your bed for a dramatic design moment. Pottery Barn Greenwood Tapestry Wall Art$349 at Pottery BarnFine Art Tapestries Harmony Tapestry$219 at Wayfair1st Dibs Early 20th Century Verdure Tapestry$2,230 at 1stDibsIncorporate Moody ColorsJulie SoeferCastles were dark all the timeand it had nothing to do with ambiance. Sturdy stone walls, minimal windows (to stay protected from enemy attack), and no electricity meant that the primary palette was quite moody. Browns, blues, and greensall hues from naturally derived sourceswere the go-to choices if you had the wealth to paint or apply dyed plaster.Forgo Overhead LightingNate SheetsContinuing the theme of pre-technology living, overhead lighting (other than candelabra-style chandeliers) was nonexistent. Instead, handheld candles, sconces, and lanterns were used to cast light when far away from a fireplace. Even today, candle sconces add a cozy air to any room, just be sure to keep a careful watch on the unpredictable flames.Arhaus Artemis Wall Taper Candle HolderNow 17% Off$119 $99 at ArhausFredericks & Mae Double Armed Iron Candle Holders$50 at fredericksandmae.comCB2 Vela Blackened Brass Wall Sconce Taper Candle Holder$50 at CB2Make Space to Hold CourtNicole FranzenCan you really have a castle without a court? Hosting large gatherings and political adversaries may not be your cup of tea, but you can still live the castlecore life with a dining area ready for guests. Whether you opt for an elongated dining table where you can preside over the meal at the head, or a round one like King Arthur, you don't have to give up flatware to eat like a king.Choose Luxurious TextilesRustic White PhotographyWhile performance and synthetic fabrics are now cornerstone upholstery choices of modern family living, if you're embracing castlecore, you'll want to take it back to the basics. Consider all-natural materials like linen and cotton, or perhaps get fancy with silks or velvets. Lavishly soft textiles are key to making your home more regal.Arhaus Granby ChairNow 30% Off$3,799 $2,659 at ArhausWilliams Sonoma Soho Roll Arm Bench (63")$1,395 at Williams SonomaClickDecor Finch Louis Accent ChairNow 9% Off$332 $302 at WalmartPrioritize Raw MaterialsTrevor TondroIron, wood, and stone were the primary building materials throughout history. To level up your castlecore aesthetic, include these materials wherever you can. And it doesn't require a gut renovation. Choose a stone cutting board, iron sconces, chandeliers, and unpainted wood for your floors and cabinetry.Make Use of Case PiecesKelly MarshallClosets, built-ins, and storage of any kind were nonexistent in castles. Instead, case pieces were everywhere. China cabinets, credenzas, armoires, and trunks were widely used instead of our modern millwork. Take inspiration from the above bathroom and abandon your linen closet in favor of a cabinet with historical character.1stDibs Original Painted Swedish Two Door Armoire$5,850 at 1stDibsFrontgate Etienne SideboardNow 15% Off$3,599 $3,059 at FrontgateArticle Mysen 35.5" Cabinet$1,499 at ArticleFollow House Beautiful on Instagram and TikTok.

German startup Vay plans to expand its teledriving fleet in Las Vegas to 100 electric vehicles and you could get a job steering the cars. Vay first launched the service last year, with just two Kia eNiros. Its fleet has since grown to 30 EVs, which have completed 6000 rides so far.When you open the Vay app and request a ride, a remote operator drives an electric vehicle to collect you. You then get behind the empty drivers seat and set off toward your destination.Once youre done using the EV, you apply the handbrake, get out, and leave it there in the street, no parking necessary. The teledriver regains control and drives on to the next client.The of EU techThe latest rumblings from the EU tech scene, a story from our wise ol' founder Boris, and some questionable AI art. It's free, every week, in your inbox. Sign up now!Teledrivers control the vehicles remotely from a purpose-built station equipped with a drivers seat, steering wheel, pedals, and three monitors providing visibility in front of the car and to its side.The perfect job for gamers?Road traffic sounds, such as emergency vehicles and other warning signals, are transmitted via microphones to the teledrivers headphones. This operator could technically be sitting on the other side of the world. Most will be nearby at one of Vays teledriving centres.As it expands, Vay is looking for more teledrivers to whisk empty cars around Sin City. According to a recent job listing on the company website, heres how you could land the gig:You like to drive (and consider yourself a safe and responsible driver). Safety first, second, and third!You are happy working late shifts (afternoons and evenings) as this is what we need for this role.You have a US driving license, clean driving record, and at least two years of driving experience with Uber, Lyft, taxi or similar.You can pass a drug test (including THC).Youre into gaming (or at least super familiar with technology).You are organised and well-structured.You are resilient and have a troubleshooting mindset.You have Google Workplace knowledge (e.g., G-Docs, Sheets, and/or Slides).You are interested in autonomous driving and mobility.If you get the job, youll have to pass through Vays Remote Driving Academy. The boot camp prepares remote drivers for professional teledriving on public streets and trains them in defensive driving techniques.Vay bills teledriving as a midway point between conventional cars and autonomous vehicles, which are proving much more difficult to implement than first thought. The company is also making its first foray into remote-controlled trucking.For drivers, sitting in an office behind a screen is perhaps more comfortable and definitely safer than sitting behind the wheel of an actual car or truck.For customers, it could be a cheaper and more convenient alternative to traditional car-sharing. Vay says the service costs half as much as an Uber. Customers in Vegas pay $0.30 per minute when driving and $0.03 per minute for stopovers. Theres no minimum length or distance and rentals are available for up to 12 hours. For operators of short-term car rental or sharing services, Var claims it can double the amount of time vehicles are in use, boosting revenues.Vay is the only company ever to have tested a driverless vehicle on public roads in both Europe and the US. Las Vegas was the first city to green-light commercial operations, and Vay hopes to use it as a springboard into the wider US market.Vay also has big plans for Europe starting with its home country. The company is currently in discussions with German authorities about a domestic rollout. Story by Sin Geschwindt Sin is a climate and energy reporter at TNW. From nuclear fusion to escooters, he covers the length and breadth of Europe's clean tech ecos (show all) Sin is a climate and energy reporter at TNW. From nuclear fusion to escooters, he covers the length and breadth of Europe's clean tech ecosystem. He's happiest sourcing a scoop, investigating the impact of emerging technologies, and even putting them to the test. Sin has five years journalism experience and holds a dual degree in media and environmental science from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Get the TNW newsletterGet the most important tech news in your inbox each week.Also tagged with

French upstart Circular has unveiled a fresh challenge to Oura the current lord of the smart rings.Circular has just released a new smart ring that offers two key advantages over Oura, which currently dominates the global market for the trendy wearables, which monitor your health metrics and display the info on an app.Dubbed the Circular Ring 2, its a quantum leap forward from its predecessor, the Circular Slim, which The Verge described as a product that held a lot of promise but executed on almost none of it.Firstly, Circular has swapped the plastic shell in the old ring for titanium which is available in four finishes: black, silver, gold, and rose gold. The rings sensors have been given a complete overhaul, resulting in more accurate readings, the company said.Circular has also scrapped the USB charger for a wireless charging dock. The Ring 2s battery life lasts up to an impressive eight days, one more day than the Oura Ring.The of EU techThe latest rumblings from the EU tech scene, a story from our wise ol' founder Boris, and some questionable AI art. It's free, every week, in your inbox. Sign up now!However, the main innovation a first for smart rings is the addition of an FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation (AFib) sensor that reads the electrical activity of your heart, including the rate and rhythm.As a result, Circular goes on to call its new ring a discreet heart health companion. Its a bit cheesy, but the AFib sensor could provide a warning of an incoming stroke or heart attack so the tagline has some substance.Circular has also introduced a potentially game-changing digital sizing process. Instead of having to purchase a physical sizing kit prior to buying a smart ring, Circular allows you to measure your finger directly from your phone.This isnt just a wearable, said Amaury Kosman, Circulars co-founder and CEO. Its a statement piece that empowers our users to take control of their wellness without compromising on style.While the Ring 2 is a complete upgrade, the company has done away with a haptic motor that served as a vibrating alarm clock in the first iteration.The Circular Ring 2 is expected to launch via a crowd-funding campaign in mid-to-late January before shipping in March with a starting price of $380. Thats a bit pricier than the Oura Ring 4 ($349). However, unlike Ouras, the Circular ring is available subscription-free.While Circulars new smart ring sounds great on paper, it remains to be seen whether it can pull it off and produce reliable devices at scale. If it does prove a success, that wont necessarily be a bad thing for Oura though. The Finnish company receives a royalty fee for all Circular rings sold in the US, based on a multi-year patent infringement agreement signed last year. Ouch. Story by Sin Geschwindt Sin is a climate and energy reporter at TNW. From nuclear fusion to escooters, he covers the length and breadth of Europe's clean tech ecos (show all) Sin is a climate and energy reporter at TNW. From nuclear fusion to escooters, he covers the length and breadth of Europe's clean tech ecosystem. He's happiest sourcing a scoop, investigating the impact of emerging technologies, and even putting them to the test. Sin has five years journalism experience and holds a dual degree in media and environmental science from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Get the TNW newsletterGet the most important tech news in your inbox each week.

One day after debuting beta 2 for developers, Apple has just released public beta 2 for its various software platforms. Beta 2 is available for macOS Sequoia 15.3, iPadOS 18.3, watchOS 11.3, and more.Apples latest software releases light on new featuresApple has a variety of software updates currently available for testing by public beta users, including:iOS and iPadOS 18.3macOS Sequoia 15.3watchOS 11.3tvOS 18.3and HomePod 18.3So far during this beta cycle, the various software releases have been unusually light on new features.Platforms that support the Home app have laid the groundwork for robot vacuum support, but little else new has been found.Todays beta 2 update brings a change to the Calculator app on iPad. Now, you can perform repeating calculations by hitting the equals button multiple times.This feature was available on iPhone prior to iOS 18, but was removed as part of Apples Calculator updates last fall.Now, you can repeat operations once againand for the first time ever on iPad.Mostly these beta updates have been focused on bug fixes and performance improvements. But as the beta cycle proceeds, its possible more changes will be implemented.If youre interested in becoming part of Apples public beta program for the first time, you can sign up free at beta.apple.com. Thats also where youll find instructions for installing the latest updates on your devices.Have you installed public beta 2? Found anything new? Let us know in the comments.Best HomeKit smart home accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Apple has released iOS 18.3 public beta 2, bringing the latest version of the forthcoming software update to public beta users. Heres whats new.New in iOS 18.3 public beta 2Apple released the first iOS 18.3 public beta back in mid-December before taking a holiday break. Now that the company is fully back to work, we should start seeing new betas more frequently.The original iOS 18.3 beta set a foundation for adding compatible robot vacuums to the Home app.Now, beta 2 has introduced another new feature: support for repeating calculations in the Calculator app.iOS 18 introduced big changes to the Calculator app, one of which was unfortunately a feature regression. The app removed the ability to hit the equals button repeatedly to perform additional calculations.As of iOS 18.3 beta 2, Apple has restored this behavior to the Calculator app so that repeating operations can be completed like they were before.Beta 2 also provides various bug fixes and performance refinements, but is otherwise light on new features.How to install the public betaExisting public beta users can find todays beta 2 update by opening Settings Software Update on your iPhone.If you arent yet running the public beta, youll first need to join Apples free Beta Software Program to enroll your device. Then the software update will appear in the Settings app for you.Overall, iOS 18.3 has so far proven to be a very minor update. After the packed 18.1 and 18.2 releases late last year, it seems Apples engineers are keeping things simple ahead of the more feature-rich iOS 18.4 in April.Have you installed iOS 18.3 public beta 2? Discover anything new? Let us know in the comments.Best iPhone accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Joining additional Apple Watch Ultra 2 configurations back at the Black Friday doorbuster price, todays Apple deals are headlined by a $249 price drop on the most affordable M4 Pro MacBook Pro alongside additional models from$1,449. From there its all about the accessories we have a $300 price drop on one of the better monitors for your M4 Mac mini as well as a return low on Journeys Apple Find My multi-tool key organizer, a solid deal on Apples official 35W Dual USB-C Compact Power Adapter, and much more. Scope it all out down below.Apples most affordable M4 Pro MacBook Pro is $249 off right now, more from$1,449If you happened to miss out on the short-lived Christmas deals on Apples new 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro, and happen to be a Costco member, youre in luck. The base model with24GB of RAM and the 512GB SSD is now selling down at$1,749.99 shippedin silver and Space Black. This configuration carries a $1,999 MSRP at Apple, Amazon, and Best Buy, but can now be secured at Costco with a sizable $249 in savings.14-inch M4 MacBook Pro 16GB/512GBfrom$1,449(Reg. $1,599)14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro 24GB/1TB from$2,179(Reg. $2,399)16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro 24GB/512GB from$2,249(Reg. $2,499)Back on November Journeyunleashedthe latest addition to its LOC8 family of products with the newMOTION Apple Find My Key Organizer, and we are now tracking another solid price drop. Over on the official site, the new LOC8 MOTION Key Organizer will automaticallydrop down to$64 shippedon the cart, or 20% off its usual $80 price tag to deliver the lowest price we can find. This deal is on par with the best we have tracked it was mostly excluded from the brands major holiday sales and lands as a match of the launch deal we tracked three months ago.Samsungs M8 (M80D) Smart Monitor is a solid option for your M4 Mac mini at $300 offUpdate:This New Year sale pricing is still live on the M8 (M80D) Smart Monitor. Details below in the original post.Alongside theFREE$50 reserve crediton the upcoming Galaxy S25 and the$100credit on upcoming smart TVsfrom Samsung, it isstill offering a notable deal on its32-Inch M8 (M80D) Series 4K UHD Smart Monitorwe wanted to highlight before the New Years sale is gone for another year. Regularly $700, you can now land this attractive model in your 2025 workstationdown at$399.99 shipped. This is $300 off, matching our previous mention, within $20 of the Amazon all-time low, and the best price we can find on what is, at least for me, the best model in the lineup youll find some additional deals on others down below. Todays offer isalso matched at Amazon.Apples official 35W Dual USB-C Compact Power Adapter now nearly 35% off at $39Doorbuster pricing returns on Natural Apple Watch Ultra 2 at $79 off [Updated w/ additional band option]If you happen to miss out on the doorbuster offers for Apple Watch Ultra 2 during Black Friday or ahead of the holidays, theres still a chance. While the selection of band types is far less extensive, Amazon is offering theApple Watch Ultra 2 with the Natural Titanium Caseand the Blue/Black Trail Loopdown at$719.99 shipped. Thats $79 off the regular $799 list price and the lowest price we can find on a brand new unit it is within $1 of the Black Friday doorbuster price.42mm Apple Watch Series 10$329(Reg. $399)46mm Apple Watch Series 10$359(Reg. $429)42mm Apple Watch Series 10 GPS+Cell$429(Reg. $499)46mm Apple Watch Series 10 GPS+Cell$459(Reg. $529)Add a refurb Apple Watch Ultra down at $419 to your 2025 health/fitness kit (Orig. $799)Ankers all-new display-equipped 140W wall charger and power bank now up for purchase with launch dealsUpdate:The new25,000 mAh power bank is also now seeing a$10launch deal.Ankerunleasheda pair of new display-laden power banks forCES 2025and they are both now up for sale via the official site. Better yet, the new140W, 4-port Anker Wall Charger is seeing a nice launch deal at$79.99 shipped, or $10 off the regular $90 list price.Use codeWSCPV2LIWN23at checkout if the discount isnt automatically applied.As wedetailed in our launch coverage, the brand debuted a pair of next-generation charging solutions a 25,000 mAh power bank and the new wall charger on sale here today. The power bank is, unfortunately, not seeing a launch deal like the charger as of yet, but we will keep an eye out.Best of CES 2025: All of the wildest and most intriguing new gear and upcoming releases [Updated]Todays best accessory and charging deals:Amazon is giving folks another shot at Black Friday pricing on the4-pack of Apples AirTagstoday. Regularly $99, you can score the4-pack down at$69.99 shippedto land on par with last years holiday pricing. Thats roughly $17.49 per AirTag and among the lowest prices we have ever tracked. The singleAirTag listing is still down at$22.99from the usual $29, or within $4 of the short-lived Black Friday price at $19.While AirTag landed Apple in alittle bit of hot waterover the lack of warning labels highlighting the risk of injury from battery ingestion recently, the AirTag remains the best option on the market if you ask me. The models are on sale here today arent the the sweet new limited editionYear of the Snakevariants, nor are they theAirTag 2expected to launch sometime this year with better Precision Finding range, but we are talking about Apple trackers at $17.50 a pop here.The best M4 Mac mini accessory launches soon all-new Satechi Stand & Hub with SSD: Pre-order details, full specs, moreScore the 16GB M3 MacBook Air with a 512GB SSD at $400 off the original price todayWe all know by now Apple upgraded its latest M3 MacBook Air lineup with 16GB of RAM on this base model, effectively reducing the price for the elevated memory configs by $200. But theres still a chance to score the13-inch model in Space Gray with that 512GB SSD upgradeat an additional $200 off viaAmazonandB&H. While much of the holiday pricing on the M3 lineup has jumped back up now, this particular model isstill down at$1,099 shippedvia both retailers with free shipping. Thats $400 off the original price before the RAM upgrade and $200 under the current $1,299 sticker price.All-time low pricing returns on Twelve Souths PlugBug USB-C Wall Charger with Find My from $56Amazon is bringing back all-time low pricing on one of 2024s best tech accessories today, theTwelve South PlugBug USB-C Wall Chargerwith Find My. 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Last month, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski boasted that he hadn't hired anyone in a year as a result of his company embracing AI.Klarna's workforce had shrunk by about 22 percent since doubling down roughly a year ago. Meanwhile, the company has amassed a valuation of well over $14 billion, in what Siemiatkowski frames as a financially successful bid to cash in on the hype surrounding AI.The fintech company, which offers "buy now, pay later" services for the e-commerce industry, made a big fuss about its OpenAI ChatGPT integration, gushing that its AI assistant could do the work of "700 full-time agents" in a February press release.But that kind of purportedly superhuman productivity could have dire consequences for the job security of practically anybody at the company including its CEO, as it turns out.That's something experts have long warned could be a possibility in the age of AI automation. In simple terms, it's not just low-level grunt work that's on the chopping block: high-level executives could equally be made redundant by genuinely clever AI."To me AI is capable of doing all our jobs, my own included," Siemiatkowski wrote in a lengthy tweet on Sunday."Because our work is simply reasoning combined with knowledge/experience," he argued. "And the most critical breakthrough, reasoning, is behind us."But being out of a job because of your own commitment to AI is something that Siemiatkowski is "not super excited" about."My work to me is a super important part of who I am, and realizing it might become unnecessary is gloomy," he wrote. "But I also believe we need to be honest with what we think will happen. And I [would] rather learn and explore than pretend it does not exist."Researchers have already studied the possibility of CEOs becoming an endangered species in the age of AI."My first instinct is they would say, 'Replace all the employees but not me,'" former director of MIT's Computer Science and AI Lab Anant Agarwal toldThe New York Times last year. "But I thought more deeply and would say 80 percent of the work that a CEO does can be replaced by AI."Beyond a gleeful sense of justice felt by low-level employees everywhere, ditching CEOs could also free up considerable funds. The average CEO makes around $16 million, according to data from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) and that's without getting into the incompetence of many top-level executives.In a December interview with Bloomberg, Siemiatkowski claimed that roughly 200 Klarna employees were using AI for their core work.And the CEO is egging them on, even promising them a bigger payout."Were going to give some of the improvements that the efficiency that AI provides by increasing the pace at which the salaries of our employees increases," he told the outlet.Siemiatkowski also argued that he was happy to take up president-elect Donald Trump's offer to receive "fully expedited approvals and permits" for investing $1 billion in the US.For now, AI taking over the job of a C-suiter or virtually anyone doing any serious work, regardless of Siemiatkowski's claims remains far-fetched. As of right now, the technology still suffers from frequent "hallucinations" and struggles with basic reasoning tasks."The idea of AI performing every human job, including that of a CEO, still remains more speculative than realistic at this point," AI avatar company Genies CEO Akash Nigam told Fortune. The "CEOs role requires not just strategic thinking but probably more importantly, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and nuanced leadership qualities that AI cannot fully replicate yet."And the many shortcomings of AI haven't flown over the head of Siemiatkowski either."However, how exactly we will combine those building blocks of reason and knowledge to replicate the work we do today is not yet entirely solved," he admitted in his Sunday tweet."Exactly how long it will take for the world to figure this out, who knows for sure?" he added. "But I think we can all agree it is not in the 100s of years."More on replacing CEOs with AI: CEO Says He Hasn't Hired Anyone in a Year as He Replaces Human Workers With AIShare This Article