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Remember Amazon’s Echo Spot? It’s a circular alarm clock with a 2.5-inch display that’s perfect for your nightstand. Well, Lenovo is doing one better with its new Smart Clock, which features a 4-inch display and several exciting smart features. One of the things Lenovo’s Smart Clock can do is display alarm suggestions based on a person’s daily routine. So, if you’re routinely waking up...
At CES 2019, Google introduced a number of exciting new updates for Google Assistant, including integration in Google Maps, better travel management, and availability in the Sonos One and Sonos Beam. But perhaps the best new feature is Assistant’s Interpreter Mode, which is coming to Google Home and Smart Displays over the next few weeks. Once the feature becomes available, Google...
Following a brand new special look at Captain Marvel, the studio behind the film has finally started to share more information about what to expect. Namely, the movie’s basic plot and why Nick Fury used a cosmic pager to call Captain Marvel at the end of Avengers: Infinity War. According to Jonathan Schwartz, Captain Marvel’s executive producer, while the film is an origin story, the...
Samsung has unveiled the Notebook 9 Pro, a powerful laptop with 2-in-1 capabilities. The device is among the Korean company’s sleekest laptops yet, complemented nicely with diamond-cut edges and a clean, metal finish. The magic of the Notebook 9 Pro is that the screen can flip all the way around, transforming the device into a tablet. This type of form factor isn’t anything new, but it...
Back in 2017, Amazon unveiled Amazon Key, a service that gave couriers access to your home when delivering packages. Needless to say, giving strangers access to their home made consumers uneasy, so Amazon is now taking a less-intrusive approach. Announced at CES this week, Amazon Key for Garage is a service that will give couriers access to your garage when delivering packages....
Every new look we get at Captain Marvel is better than the last, and the latest trailer is the best yet. With only two months until the movie hits theaters (March 8), Marvel Studios has released a “special look” that features almost entirely new footage. Trust me, you’re going to love it. While the focus here is on Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), what stands out is seeing Nick Fury (...
CES 2019 has kicked off in Las Vegas, where companies are showing off the latest gadgets set to come out later this year. Some really cool stuff has been announced, including an insane (and insanely expensive) soundbar from Sennheiser and a new smart doorbell from Ring. In an effort to cut through the noise of this year’s show, we’re building a more curated list of the best, wildest,...
After smashing it at the box office, Sony Pictures is moving forward with Venom 2, which could potentially find Eddie Brock and his dangerous symbiote take on Carnage. According to Variety, Venom 2 will be written by Kelly Marcel, who co-wrote the first film alongside Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg. Apparently, Marcel is being given a significant pay raise and executive producer...
You may have heard that Apple and Samsung have partnered to bring AirPlay 2 (and iTunes!) to the Korean giant’s 2018 and 2019 TVs. No, hell hasn’t frozen over. As Apple prepares to enter the competitive space of original entertainment content, the Cupertino is laying down an important foundation. Samsung TVs won’t be the only third-party televisions that support Apple’s AirPlay 2...
Apple on Monday released beta 3 of iOS 12.1.3, bringing with it several bug fixes and enhancements. If you’re a developer, you can download the software now. Since iOS 12 was released, Apple has introduced a number of notable updates, including Group FaceTime, dual SIM support, and more. Apple has also released new betas for the Apple Watch and Apple TV, which you can download now. If...
As plenty of actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe can attest, keeping secrets isn’t always easy. Remember that time when Mark Ruffalo basically spoiled Avengers: Infinity War long before it hit theaters? Well, Captain Marvel star Brie Larson revealed how she keeps from accidentally revealing spoilers. In an interview with USA Today, Larson revealed what her time has been like in the...
Two employees responsible for Huawei’s official Twitter account have reportedly been demoted after the account tweeted from an iPhone. Their pay was also reportedly cut as part of the punishment. According to Bloomberg, Huawei corporate senior vice president Chen Lifang argued that the incident has “caused damage to the Huawei brand.” While it’s unclear if the snafu will have a lasting...
The twisted minds behind Harry Potter shared a truly bizarre fact about what life was like for wizards and witches before the eighteenth century. Care to take a guess? You’ll never guess, so I’ll just tell you. Turns out, before adopting Muggle plumbing methods, witches and wizards would relieve themselves wherever they stood, probably while making eye contact with each other. My dog...
In case you didn’t know, we’re already in the year 2019, which means new resolutions, new commitments, and new opportunities to binge on Netflix. It just so happens that the service is adding a lot of really good content in time for the weekend of January 4. As we gear up for CES in Vegas next week, we’ll be energizing ourselves by checking out movies like Across the Universe, Black...
Ahead of CES next week, Mophie has unveiled a pair of powerful new batteries: the powerstation PD and powerstation PD XL. Both batteries support power delivery technology, allowing consumers to charge their devices as quickly—and safely—as possible. According to Mophie, these batteries are capable of charging select smartphones 2.5 faster compared to a standard 5W charger. If you’re...
The CW has ordered a pilot episode for Batwoman following the character’s introduction in last year’s epic Elseworlds crossover event. According to Entertainment Weekly, the episode will be helmed by David Nutter, who famously directed The Red Wedding episode in HBO’s Game of Thrones. While there’s no guarantee the show will get greenlit to series, it’s very probable considering the...
Lego has unveiled a new model for The Lego Movie 2, titled Welcome to Apocalypseburg. The set features over 3,000 pieces, which means fans will have to dedicate quite a bit of time to piecing it together. According to the official release, the set features 12 minifigures and several areas to explore, including a “chill-out room” in the head of the Statue of Liberty, a café, Scribble...
GE announced its C by GE portfolio is expanding in 2019, with new smart wall switches, full color lights, and more. Among the more exciting additions is GE’s new color bulbs, which will feature Google Home support. With Google Home support, users can easily turn GE’s new color bulbs on and off through the Google Home, Google Home Mini, Google Home Max, or Google Home Hub. The color...
Netflix has released a fresh teaser for The Punisher Season 2, giving us a premiere date and a new look at Jigsaw. The video follows another teaser that showed Frank Castle (a.k.a. The Punisher) burning the pardon he received at the end of season one. Despite its short length, the newest teaser is actually pretty brutal. Not in a physical or violent way, but emotionally. It’s clear...
Samsung on Thursday introduced a trio of monitors that will fit in nicely with any modern workspace, whether you’re an architect or a hardcore gamer. The announcement comes on the eve of CES, where Samsung will likely show them off in all their glory. The first—and most exciting—monitor is the Space Monitor, which features slim bezels and a fully-integrated arm that clamps to your desk...