• Sonos Says CEO Patrick Spence Is Stepping Down
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    Sonos Chief Executive Patrick Spence is stepping down, ending an eight-year stint as its leader as the company recovers from a botched app launch that hurt its brand.
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  • How Do Companies Know if They Overspend on AI and Then Recover?
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    Pouring money into a strategy can be more of a problem than a solution, especially when companies explore new technology.
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  • I make $1 million a year writing rsums. My mortgage is paid off but I have no work-life balance.
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    Richard Lambert is a rsum writer who gets most of his work on Fiverr.He charges about $85 for a basic rsum and has made over $1 million yearly since 2020.His home and vacation property are paid off, but he works every day.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Richard Lambert, owner of Lambert Resume. It has been edited for length and clarity.I grew up in a middle-class family in a small town. When my mom opened a savings account for me at a local bank, I loved watching my savings go up in my passbook. I started asking very practical questions, like how much a front door cost. I was shocked by how expensive things were compared to what was in my savings account. That gave me a sense, even as a kid, that I needed to buckle down and keep my nose to the grindstone.My dad didn't teach me much about finances, but he always taught me to just show up for work. I've certainly done that. I haven't had a day off since 2016.I started writing rsums on the website Fiverr back in 2014, charging about $45 each. Today I charge about $85 for a basic rsum and more for other services like cover letters. As I did more work, the algorithm rewarded me, especially after I acquired more than 25,000 five-star reviews. In 2022, I grossed $1.1 million by writing rsums. Now, as I approach 40, I'm a multimillionaire with two mortgages paid off.I paid off my home, although I could have made more investingEven before I started having seven-figure years, Fiverr was impacting my life. By 2020, I was a millionaire. Although I hate to say it, the pandemic was really good for my business. My net worth has just increased since then, but I still think of myself as a baby millionaire.In 2017, my wife and I were in a near-fatal motorcycle accident. I worried about what would happen to my wife and daughter who is now 6 if I died. Although my wife also works, I feel a strong urge to provide financially for my family. So much falls on mothers when it comes to caregiving, so as a dad, I think, "If I'm not providing financially, what am I doing?"After the accident, my wife and I decided to pay off our home. At the time, mortgage rates were low, and I could have likely made more money investing in the market. One of my wealthy friends kept reminding me about that. But I liked the peace of mind from knowing that if anything happened to me, or this income stream suddenly disappeared, my wife and daughter wouldn't have to move.I made a deal with the devilWork-life balance just doesn't exist for me. I made a deal with the devil: I have a wonderful income, but I have to work every day. I haven't had a day off since 2016, including when I was in the intensive care unit after that motorcycle accident. That's the nature of this business. You need to be responsive to customers.At the same time, I have some flexibility. I don't have set hours, so I can pick my daughter up from school. I'm at every game or school performance she has. But I'm constantly working outside those times.I'm willing to spend on my familyI'm conservative with how I spend my money. A huge chunk goes into retirement accounts. I bought two rental properties but sold them (for a small profit) after the motorcycle accident. I found that being a landlord wasn't really passive income.I drive a 20-year-old Lexus. I bought it because I like its vintage appeal and because it gives me a little dose of fun.I'm willing to spend money on some things, mostly on my family. My wife drives a new Volvo XC-90, and I like knowing she and our daughter are safe in that. Last summer, we bought a small lake house in my hometown. We briefly had a mortgage, but we paid it off within three months.I'm not flashy, but I value real connection with my small circle of friends and family. I love summers at the lake with my daughter, tubing, boating, and spending time together. We have a Jet Ski coming for next summer. Summer at the lake wasn't something I was afforded as a kid, and I'm glad I can give it to her. Already, the memories we've made there are invaluable.
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  • I plan to retire in 2025. Am I financially prepared?
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    On the Money is a monthly advice column. If you want advice on spending, saving, or investing or any of the complicated emotions that may come up as you prepare to make big financial decisions you can submit your question on this form. Here, we answer a question asked by a Vox reader, which has been edited and condensed.This falls into the category of complicated emotions that may come up as you prepare to make big financial decisions: I am 65 and thinking of retiring. I am working with an investment adviser. We have tentatively set the end of 2025 as my retirement date, and I can see on paper that this would be workable, but my two kids (in their mid-20s) will still need a lot of help financially beyond that more help than I can give them once Im no longer working. Knowing my own emotional tendencies, I would feel guilty and selfish to make my retirement a higher priority than continuing to help them as I am now doing, but I also think Id feel increasingly resentful the longer I worked past 2025. Can personal finance even provide an answer to this dilemma, assuming that wed all survive either way?Dear Thinking of Retiring,Its good that you wrote me when you did because weve just turned the page on a new year which means you can make a New Years resolution to solve this problem in a way that does not leave you feeling guilty and resentful. Start by talking to your investment adviser. When this person tells you that you can retire at the end of 2025, what do they specifically mean? You told me that you can give your children financial help while youre working but that you do not anticipate being able to provide help after you retire. Does this mean youll be starting your retirement on a minimal budget with very little wiggle room? This could be a problem in the long term, and not just for your children. Look carefully at how much income you might have as a retiree, and then ask yourself what you hope to do in your retirement. A life in which you do not have extra money to help your children may also be a life in which you do not have extra money to take a vacation or move into a new home or cover a significant unexpected expense. On that note, you should think carefully about the types of expenses you can reasonably expect over the next few decades. Your children may get married, for example. You may have grandchildren whom you want to visit regularly. Even if you arent the type of parent who decides to help your children with educational expenses or down payments and you dont have to be its reasonable to expect that youll put at least some money toward your continued relationship. Although you didnt mention any responsibilities toward the generation above you, its also reasonable for a retiree to anticipate putting both money and time toward the care of parents or in-laws. Should you combine finances with your partner?How to cope with inflation and lifestyle creepHow are you supposed to start investing?Do you have questions related to personal finance? Submit them here.With that in mind, take some time to talk to your children about their expectations and goals, both in terms of their own financial stability as well as any help they may be anticipating. If you have provided your children with large amounts of financial support in the past and/or bailed them out of various financial jams, they have a right to know that this support may change in the future. You may also feel better about your decision to retire if you know that your children have a plan that includes skill-building, career-building, and basic financial management. Can they make and stick to a budget? Can they save for the future? Do they have goals theyre working toward?If your children arent taking money seriously right now, dont worry and dont feel guilty. You all have a year to sort through this problem, which could include honest conversations about what each of you can afford and what types of expenses you might need to prepare for. A 20-something may need to be ready to move to a new city for a higher-paying job, for example and a 60-something may need to be ready to cover airfare for the holidays. The more you talk about what each of you want and need, the more you can prepare for your own retirement. I do not suggest continuing to work solely for the benefit of your adult children, since you already have mixed emotions about this idea and the last thing I want is for you to spend 2025 feeling miserable about the way you are earning and spending your money. But youve got a year to figure out whether you can actually retire on your current savings and investments and whether your children have enough knowledge and preparedness to handle the next phase of their lives without your immediate financial help. These conversations can give you a clearer picture of what the future might look like. Since everyone will survive either way, as you put it, theres an opportunity to make positive, productive choices without the pressures associated with scarcity. Use that privilege wisely.So thats your assignment for 2025 or, if you prefer, your New Years resolution. Get these issues resolved while youre still working so you know when you can retire without guilt.Youve read 1 article in the last monthHere at Vox, we're unwavering in our commitment to covering the issues that matter most to you threats to democracy, immigration, reproductive rights, the environment, and the rising polarization across this country.Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world. By becoming a Vox Member, you directly strengthen our ability to deliver in-depth, independent reporting that drives meaningful change.We rely on readers like you join us.Swati SharmaVox Editor-in-ChiefSee More:
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  • Bungies Gummy Bears game is League Of Legends crossed with Smash Bros.
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    Could this art from Bungies website be for Gummy Bears? (Bungie)A supposedly cancelled Bungie project is said to be alive and well, but Sony has taken direct control of it.Destiny 2 developer Bungie underwent some significant changes following the launch of The Final Shape expansion last year, with around 17% of the studio being laid off.Bungie also announced 12% of the workforce would be integrated into Sony Interactive Entertainment, with plans to form a new team within PlayStation Studios to continue work on one of Bungies incubation projects.A new report claims this incubation project is the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) Gummy Bears, which may come as a surprise since a separate report from March claimed it had been cancelled.What is Bungies Gummy Bears?Details on Gummy Bears first cropped up in 2023, courtesy of The Game Post, which said the project was still in the early stages and featured colourful and cute characters, making it a far cry from anything Bungie has previously made.For the record, Gummy Bears is only a codename for the project, so its unlikely to involve the Haribo sweet of the same name. (Or indeed the knock-off Disney cartoon Adventures Of The Gummi Bears.)Despite the internal crises Bungie has been facing lately, The Game Posts newest findings say Gummy Bears is still trucking along at an unnamed and newly formed studio. That said, around 40 Bungie developers are supposedly spearheading the project.Apparently, Gummy Bears more vibrant and colourful aesthetic (the words lo-fi and cozy has also been thrown around) is part of a ploy to appeal to younger players. Super Smash Bungie (Nintendo)Plus, while its a MOBA (think League Of Legends or Pokmon Unite), Gummy Bears wont have traditional health bars and instead use a percentage-based damage similar to the one seen in the Super Smash Bros. games.The more damage you take, the further youre knocked back when hit. You can even get knocked off the map. While plenty of Smash Bros. clones have borrowed the same system, Gummy Bears status as a MOBA is unusual.Gummy Bears has reportedly been in development for at least three years, but theres no telling when it could release. Sony could be prepping it as one of its upcoming live service games, but its hard to be optimistic about its future after Concords disastrous launch led to the game being pulled after two weeks and its developer being shut down.Bungie itself sounds optimistic about Gummy Bears, though. Back in 2023, while announcing it was hiring for new roles, the company teased a team-based action game inspired by fighting games, platformers, MOBAs, life sims, and frog-type games, wrapped up in a lighthearted, comedic world.More Trending(We have no idea what a frog type game is supposed to be. Even if its related to Frogger, that doesnt seem to make sense in the context of a Smash Bros. inspired MOBA.)The description sounds very much like this Gummy Bears title, with Bungie even calling it one of our favourite incubation projects. The Game Posts report adds that its been receiving a lot of praise internally.Officially Bungies next game is supposed to be their multiplayer reboot of Marathon, but if Gummy Bears is being made by a different studio the two shouldnt interfere with each other.As for Destiny 2, while theres no word of it being replaced by a sequel, rumours suggest that future updates are being scaled down and players will only see two seasons a year going forward. This artwork also seems to be for Gummy Bears (Bungie)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralExclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy
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  • Amazon Finally Offers the Anker Portable MagSafe Charger for iPhone at an All-Time Low Price
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    Time is running of to find the right gifts for all your friends and family. Christmas is in less than two weeks, with the first night of Hanukah falling on the same day. If youve been letting the days get away from you and still have some gift shopping to wrap up, consider this. This deal on the Anker 633 magnetic battery could be your saving grace. If you or a loved one has a phone that supports magnetic wireless charging, the charging stand is down 27% right now so you can scoop it up for just $40.See at AmazonAnker is really firing on all cylinders with this one. This is a part-external phone battery, part-phone stand. Your phone, so long as you have an iPhone 12 or later or an Android with magnetic wireless charging support, this phone battery simple snaps onto the back of your phone and can be taken with you to give you that extra charge when you need it most.The pocket-sized power bank just locks into place and you can forget its there. Whats especially nice is it doesnt block the camera lenses at all so there is no need to remove the charger when taking photos or videos.The magnet ensures it stays perfectly aligned to provide an efficient charge and can really extend the battery life of your phone. The phone charger has a 10,000mAh cell capacity. That equates to nearly two entire iPhone 13s or iPhone 13 Pros charges. Thats hours more battery life than without. And if youre also someone who is embarrassed to say their daily screen time out loud like I am, this boost in battery life is a godsend.If you find yourself needing to charge up quickly right this second, you can plug in directly to the power bank and experience wired charging with speeds three times faster than when connected magnetically.Not Just a Phone ChargerWhile yes this magnetic portable phone charger does exactly that, it also doubles as a phone stand. It can fold outward to prop itself up, making for easy viewing when at at desk or table. It can hold the phone up either vertically or horizontally great for viewing videos the old fashioned way.The Anker 633 magnetic battery and foldable phone stand charger comes in a variety of colors including black, blue, and white. They are all part of a limited time deal at Amazon so you can grab it for the reduced price of $40 a 27% discount.See at Amazon
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  • Tarasana Healing Center / MA Estudio
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    Tarasana Healing Center / MA EstudioSave this picture!Courtesy of Alberto Esponda, Mayra FloresHealthcare, Wellness InteriorsYelapa, MexicoArchitects: Rama EstudioAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:300 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2022 Lead Architects: Alberto Esponda, Mayra Flores More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Tarasana is situated within the Yelapa community, nestled amidst the lush jungle and alongside Mexico's western Sierra Madre mountains. As a holistic hub, Tarasana offers versatile amenities, including options for natural childbirth in water or on a bed. Additionally, it operates as a healing center that accommodates diverse activities. The project proposal aims to establish a comprehensive environment where babies, women, and men can reconnect with their inherent nature and the world around them. Inspired by Mathias Goeritz's Manifesto of Emotional Architecture, which advocates for elevating human spirituality through architectural design, the goal is to rescue architecture from its current state of purely material functionality.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Central to this endeavor is creating spaces that evoke a sense of security and well-being akin to the maternal womb. These spaces are intended for childbirth and nurturing the bond between parent and child, including the involvement of fathers. The overarching concept is to craft environments that harmonize with the human body, reminiscent of the womb, not as a regression but as a means of reconciliation.Named Centro TARSANA, this adaptable facility serves as a sanctuary for both physical and spiritual healing, while also fostering opportunities for diverse activities.Save this picture!Conceptualization and prototype. Based on the principles of bionics, derived from the Greek words bios (life) and ikos (unity), which encapsulate the concept of creating artificial constructs based on living systems, the term was first introduced by Jack E. Steele in 1958.Save this picture!Bionics strives to develop functionalities and forms that mimic the behavior of living organisms, achieved through meticulous observation, in-depth research, analysis, and synthesis. Rather than mere replication, bionics posits that any model can offer novel ideas for designing methods tailored to specific contexts and users. An exemplary instance is Paolo Soleri's urban system, Arcology (a blend of Architecture and Ecology), inspired by the cellular distribution in organisms (Jaivier Senosian, bioarchitecture, 2017, "In search of a space," p. 18).Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The structure and form of TARASANA are based on the archetype of the Toroid, characterized by an energy pattern resembling a doughnuta continuous surface with a central opening. This energy dynamic sustains itself in a primary pattern, with energy flowing through one end, circulating the center, and exiting through the other side.Save this picture!Save this picture!In the toroid, principles of Sacred Geometry such as the Great Void, the Law of Unity, the Law of Duality, and mathematical pillars like Phi, Pi, and Euler are found ( Psychogeometry 2021 Article #10 "Human Toroids and their Functioning").Save this picture!Save this picture!The function of cement, concrete, and steel in TARASANA embodies the convergence of seemingly irreconcilable opposites, akin to yin and yang, light and shadow, and feminine and masculine principles. Ferrocement, the precursor of reinforced concrete, offers high plasticity, enabling molding and sculpting. Its metallic skeleton directs vertical rods to a concentric ring, creating a monolithic form that aligns with the principles of the toroid. This ensures self-support, eliminating the need for independent vertical supportsSave this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Yelapa, MexicoLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeRama EstudioOfficePublished on January 13, 2025Cite: "Tarasana Healing Center / MA Estudio " 13 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025383/tarasana-healing-center-ma-estudio&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream
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  • The Coolest Stuff From CES 2025
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    CES has always been a place to find new cool toys and gadgets. Even though the timing of this show sucks because it comes so soon after the holidays and steals vacations from those that have to prepare for it, I have to admit I look forward to this event every year. This year was heavy in AI, exercise and health equipment, PCs, and robotics.I wont do a Product of the Week this week because each of the products Im going to list could easily qualify, and given how different they are from each other, picking a winner would be hard to defend.Lets start with the product I have the greatest lust for.Bodyfriend 733 Massage ChairImage Credit: BodyfriendI have a massage chair at home and even have massage seats in my car, so I love the concept, but neither of these solutions is close to a real massage. However, if you have a spare $20,000, consider the Bodyfriend 733 Massage Chair.It looks like the offspring of a Transformer and a yellow recliner. What makes this chair so expensive is that it will do physical therapy, which is huge when you get to be as ancient as I am. It forces stretching and mobility, and when used right, it could extend your mobility well into your later years, not to mention that it is less painful than sessions with human physical therapists.In effect, it blends massage functions with arm and leg exercises using heat and unique magnetic hand-like pressure to provide an experience that should be unmatched in this category. It is AI-driven, with 50 automatic programs to fully customize your experience. These features make it worth the massive $20,000 price point.The Bodyfriend 733 Massage Chair is definitely on my wish list of things Im lusting for.Lenovo Legion Go S 8-inch Gaming HandheldImage Credit: LenovoLenovo has been pushing the innovation button hard of late and has two new products that caught my eye. The first is the Legion Go S 8-inch gaming handheld a handheld gaming PC. Using AMDs Ryzen Z2 Go processor and integrated RDNA graphics.This product, currently available for $749 on pre-order at Best Buy, is one awesome little PC. It has dual USB C 4.0 ports (so you could turn it into a mini-PC), runs Windows 11, and has eGPU compatibility, so it will play high-end PC games. Theres no camera, but it does have built-in microphones and speakers, though Id suggest using headphones if you use this on a plane as they are likely to escort you off early if you dont.This device will also switch between PC, Xbox, and Steam games with one click. This device class has been underpowered in the past, but this new AMD unit appears to have power to spare. It is a testament to how far AMD has come over the last decade or so. A more affordable $599 version with less memory will be released in May, though I think $130 for the extra memory is more than worth the additional cost.Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 RollableImage Credit: LenovoFoldable displays have become common on smartphones but havent taken off on PCs yet. Lenovo has brought forward an even more interesting technology, rollable displays, and used it on an impressive little 14-inch laptop that will expand up to 16.7 inches, which is a more acceptable size for a monitor that grants substantially more real estate on an under-four-pound laptop (1.7 kg).I use a 49-inch Dell monitor on my desk, so switching to a 14-inch or smaller laptop screen is really annoying. Expanding that screen to nearly 17 inches would make a huge difference in my productivity, so I look forward to seeing this. It uses Intels Core Ultra processors for strong performance and has Microsoft Copilot+ compatibility.Granted, at around $3,500, this isnt a cheap date, but if you need the space like I do, this could be well worth the extra cost and the wow factor is off the charts. The only downside is that I dont think youll be able to use the screen expansion in a coach seat (it expands up). Otherwise, this is the PC I want in my computer bag in 2025.Nvidia Project Digits: Grace Blackwell Personal AI SupercomputerImage Credit: NvidiaI must admit Ive been expecting Nvidia to do this for some time now, and I wasnt disappointed at CES. The Nvidia keynote set the tone for the show with massive AI, robotics, and autonomous car elements.Still, what really knocked my socks off was the Nvidia Project Digits personal computer. This tiny machine has massive power, making it one of the worlds smallest and most powerful personal supercomputers. It has an Arm CPU and a special Blackwell GPU for incredible power (a full petaflop of FP4 performance), 128GB of unified, coherent memory, and up to 4TB of NVMe (non-volatile memory express) storage.It runs Nvidias Linux (Im guessing Microsoft missed a meeting) called DBX OS, and it provides server-level AI performance in a tiny desktop form factor. This machine is used for prototyping, fine-tuning, and testing AI models, making it critical for those learning how to or who are already developing AI models or running Nvidias Omniverse simulations.Sadly, this wont run PC games, but if you plan to make money on AI rather than spend it, this machine should probably be on your shortlist for 2025. The PC starts at around $3,000 and is about the size of one of the paperbacks of The Lord of the Rings books. I think they should have named it AWESOME (AI Workstation Engineering System Operative Manufacturing Engine), but it is code-named Digits.Tombot Jennie Robotic PuppyOne of the problems with getting older is that you get lonely and lose the ability to care for pets properly. You need companionship, but even if you can care for a pet, there is a real risk that the pet will be traumatized and left homeless if you die.Tombot has created a robotic dog named Jennie that looks and feels like a puppy. It has interactive sensors, responds to voice commands, and makes real puppy sounds, but it doesnt pee on your floor. Basically, it just sits on your lap and keeps you company.This product is for people who are hospitalized or mobility challenged and want the experience of a pet but lack the ability to care for one. This robotic Labrador puppy is expected to cost under $500, which is pretty cheap compared to a real dog.Studies have shown that a pet can significantly improve the quality of life for someone alone, lonely or unable to get out. Tombot Jennie could make a huge difference for someone who has lost their smile due to age or infirmity, so giving them their smile back would be invaluable.Roborock Saros Z70 Robot VacuumI have three robotic vacuum cleaners that are forever running into socks, pet toys, and anything left on the floor. Wouldnt it be great if a robotic vacuum could pick stuff up while it vacuumed? Well, the folks at Roborock must agree with me because they created the Roborock Saros Z70, a $1,000 robotic vacuum/mop with an arm that can pick up stuff off the floor.This robotic vacuum has a docking station where it can dump what it vacuums up, and it will automatically attach or remove the mops depending on need, which is unique to this class of robotic vacuums.The demos I saw of the device suggest the software still needs some work, so I wouldnt buy one of the first of these, but once they get the software sorted out, this would be a killer solution for those of us with pets and kids. Im just hoping it knows enough to identify dog poop before it drags it all over the house (a rather bad experience we had with an older robotic vacuum).Oh, and the vacuum has an interesting Call & Cruise video function that will allow it to roam around your house so you can check on the status of your home remotely and yell at your kids or pets if they are getting into trouble. It is due out around June of this year.OpenDroids R2D3 Ultimate Home RobotImage Credit: OpenDroidsAt $55,000, this is far from a cheap date and well over my budget, but darn if Im not intrigued.This rolling robot is designed to help you around the home, though stairs will be an issue. Fully AI-enabled and with dual lifting arms, the OpenDroids R2D3 is a pretty amazing showcase of just where we are with shipping personal robotics.OpenDroids also has a lower-cost R1D1 single-armed robot for around $18,500, which is showcased using a handheld vacuum cleaner that could do many of the same things.But its the R2D3 that comes closest to Rosie, the Jetsons robot maid we all wanted as kids when I was young. This robot would be particularly useful for someone who is disabled and needs help around the home, though given it is on wheels and not legs, getting up or down stairs would be problematic.The robots body raises and lowers based on need, suggesting it could reach things that would be out of reach unless we had a ladder handy. OpenDroids R2D3 was arguably the most impressive robot at CES this year.Amp Strength TrainerImage Credit: Amp FitIt is January, and like a lot of you, Im considering joining a gym again (I quit during the pandemic), but driving to the local gym early in the morning tends to get old, and often the equipment I want to use was being used by someone else. My final excuse is that viruses seem to be spreading again, making it likely I will want to avoid places where people congregate and spread bodily fluids (sweat).But home exercise equipment takes up a lot of space, and Ive had to get rid of a lot of it over the years. The Amp home fitness machine is AI-driven, has Peloton-like features that work through your phone or tablet, and is both small and simple, making it look good in the home and very easy to use.The equipment costs $1,795, and the subscription to the trainers is a reasonable $23 per month. The price includes delivery and setup. Strength training is increasingly important to maintain mobility, flexibility, and freedom as we age, making it critical that I find a solution like Amp to ensure my future physical well-being. Its due out in early 2025.Realbotix Full-Bodied RobotThe Realbotix full-bodied robot is close enough to the Star Trek: The Next Generation Data character to be scary. At $175,000 to $200,000 for the fully featured version (you can buy the AI bust for $10,000, but I expect it will nag you to buy the rest of her body), this is no cheap date, but it will pack into a suitcase.When unpacked, it will walk and act like a human, though I think it is on the wrong side of the uncanny valley. It comes close enough to what we believe an android will eventually become, but it is a bit freaky, and it makes me want to ensure my future robotic overlords wont be a problem.While Realbotix hasnt achieved its entire mission of making a robot indistinguishable from a human, Melody comes closer than I thought possible, given where we are with todays technology. Its the best showcase for how far we have come to creating our own Data android.Wrapping UpCES 2025 was an impressive show this year, and I didnt even cover flying and autonomous cars, although most of them arent due out until far later in the decade. From robots that will help you recover from an injury, help you work out, keep you company, or clean your house, CES had it all, including some fantastic PCs for gaming, productivity, and creating your own future AI. CES was the place to see the future that is coming at us amazingly rapidly.I can hardly wait until next year. Im kind of hoping Skynet wont be part of next years show, though if you know where John Connor is, you might want to tell him it is past time for him to begin preparing for the future.Happy New Year everyone. Heres hoping our AI and robotic future will be amazing!
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  • How to Make and Animate Curtains in Blender
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  • What is the right resin for you? - Reviewing Nova3D Resin
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    I thought this might help out with what to look for when deciding on a resin to buy and also to look at a lesser known company creating some excellent resin. The also offered viewers a discount code, which I thought was really nice.Nova3D Mecha Resin: https://amzn.to/40crVAP Nova3D Tough Resin: https://amzn.to/3PwqFni Nova3D 8K Resin: https://amzn.to/426HVHl Support the channel on Patreon and get videos a week early: https://www.patreon.com/ArtisansofVaul Vogman YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@vogman
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