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Toyota Prius Plug-In Nightshade: Sporty Hybrid With a Dark Edge
CNET· 2025-10-22 12:00
Allow me to reintroduce you to the 2026 Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid. A name plate that over the course of around three decades has gone from a vehicle that I loathe to one that I absolutely love. Let's dig into it.Not much is new for the Prius for the 2026 model year. save for this new nightshade edition trim level that builds on the middlesc XSE model with unique 19-in black alloy wheels and blackout trim for the door sills, door handles, bumper inserts, and badges. In this Karachi yellow, it looks fantast ...
Samsung Galaxy XR Event: Everything That Happened in 10 Minutes
CNET· 2025-10-22 05:14
Welcome and thank you for joining us. Today marks the beginning of the decade of our commitment to XR and AI and I'm thrilled to announce the first truly multimodal AI headset. Introducing Galaxy XR.When we build our new XR operating system, Android XR, we made no compromises over technical maturity. Galaxy XR features three key technical highlights. First, AI at the core.We brought Google Gemini to Android XR to enable interactions that are as simple as having a conversation in the real world. Second, the ...
Veo3 and AI Videos Creation in Galaxy XR
CNET· 2025-10-22 04:45
Video Theme & Narration - The company is exploring video creation with themes like Halloween and space [1][2] - The company is experimenting with Gemini to narrate the video in different styles, such as a nursery rhyme [2][3] Video Content - The video features animals wearing AR glasses and XR headsets in a jungle version of New York City [2] - The video includes elements like pumpkins and bats [3] - The animals in the video are portrayed as surprised and joyful [2][4]
Google Maps on Samsung Galaxy XR
CNET· 2025-10-22 04:05
I've brought up the Manhattan Bridge on the map for you. >> What you're seeing on the screen is what Max is seeing, but he's seeing it at a much higher resolution and field of view. Galaxy XR allows you to discover Google Maps in a completely new way from aerial view to street view.And Gemini is deeply integrated throughout, allowing it to answer questions based on what you see. >> Yeah, this is incredible. I've got the bridge here, the New York skyline, but I know I'm supposed to be on the hunt for some Ne ...
Watch 4 Games at Once With YouTube Spatial Multi-View on Galaxy XR
CNET· 2025-10-22 03:59
What if you're like me. What if you love to watch multiple things at once, especially sports. That's where YouTube's new spatial multiv- view feature comes into play, offering you a completely new way to watch.As you can see, this is perfect for watching football. And I just love watching this multiv- view. You can resize it. You can move it as much as you want.And you can have your favorite game play right in the middle like this. and keep track of the three games and that way you don't have to miss a mome ...
Netflix XR App Exclusive to Galaxy XR
CNET· 2025-10-22 03:32
XR Entertainment - Netflix app is available on Galaxy XR, making it the only XR device with this feature [1] - Users can resize the Netflix window and adjust its distance for a personalized viewing experience [1] User Experience - The XR device provides a "personal theater" experience, suitable for individual enjoyment [1]
Here’s Everything You Get With Samsung’s $1,799 Galaxy XR
CNET· 2025-10-22 03:31
Product Launch & Pricing - Galaxy XR will launch on October 21st in the US and Korea [1] - The device is priced at $1,799 or $149 per month for 12 months [1] Bundled Offers (Explorer Pack) - Every Galaxy XR at launch includes the Explorer Pack, providing access to Android XR features [1] - The Explorer Pack includes 12 months of Google AI Pro and YouTube Premium [2] - US customers receive YouTube TV for $1 per month for three months [2] - Korean customers receive six months of Tving's premium plan [3] Regional Exclusive Content - US customers receive NBA League Pass for the entire season [3] - Korean customers receive 12 months of the sports pass from Coupang Play [3] - All customers receive Google Play Pass for 12 months, offering access to over 1,000 2D games and apps [3]
Samsung Galaxy XR Hands-On: Gemini on Your Face for Half the Price of the Vision Pro
CNET· 2025-10-22 02:00
Product Overview - Samsung Galaxy XR is a VR headset with pass-through capabilities, combining features of MetaQuest Pro and Apple Vision Pro [1] - The key differentiator is Gemini AI, which integrates the user's environment with the apps inside the headset [1] - Samsung and Google plan to release a range of XR products, including AI glasses, display glasses, wireless display glasses, and VR headsets [2] - Galaxy XR is positioned as a first step towards demonstrating how AI can integrate visual and auditory information for a multimodal AI experience [3] Features and Functionality - The headset is compatible with millions of Android apps, with optimized versions for platforms like Netflix and YouTube [4] - Google Maps is enhanced with 3D features for immersive location experiences [5] - The headset is designed for use with prescription lenses instead of glasses [6] - It features 4K resolution per eye displays, eye-tracking, and face-tracking [6][9] - Realistic photorealistic avatars, similar to Apple's personas, are planned for future implementation [9] Market Positioning and Pricing - The Galaxy XR is priced at $1,800 in the US and Korea [1] - This price point is more affordable than Apple's Vision Pro [7] - The purchase includes temporary access to Google Pro AI and YouTube Premium [7] Future Development and Ecosystem - Google and Samsung envision an open ecosystem targeting both consumer and enterprise markets [9] - Optional controllers are available for a VR game controller-like experience [8] - The device is lightweight, with a band designed for comfortable weight distribution [8]
Trying Samsung’s $1,800 Galaxy XR Headset 🥽
CNET· 2025-10-22 02:00
Market Entry & Product Positioning - Google and Samsung are entering the XR market with the Samsung Galaxy XR, positioning it as a combination of MetaQuest Pro and Apple Vision Pro [1] - The Galaxy XR is priced at $1,800 in the US and Korea, aiming for a more affordable entry point compared to Apple's Vision Pro [1][4] - The device is designed as a VR headset with pass-through capabilities [1] Technology & Features - Gemini AI is a key feature, enabling the headset to perceive both the surrounding environment and on-screen apps [1] - The Galaxy XR is intended as a first step towards demonstrating how AI can integrate with visual and auditory inputs for a multimodal AI experience [3] - The headset supports millions of Android apps, with some optimized for XR, including exclusive content from Netflix and immersive videos on YouTube [3] - Enhanced Google Maps features 3D immersive locations [3] Future Product Ecosystem - Samsung and Google plan to develop a range of XR products, including AI glasses, display glasses, wireless display glasses, and VR headsets, over the next few years [2] Design & Comfort - The Galaxy XR is lightweight, with a band designed for comfortable weight distribution [4][5]
Stream Shift Makes Swapping Stream Devices A Snap
CNET· 2025-10-21 21:42
This whole product was inspired by a conversation that we had with a popular Minecraft streamer, Tubbo, at TwitchCon. He was super excited about the idea of making it easier and more accessible for people to move their streams across devices while protecting themselves from like signal loss and network connectivity issues. I have Streamlabs desktop and I'm logged in with my Twitch account.I'm actually live here and I'm currently streaming from it. At the same time, I'm also logged in to the Streamlabs mobil ...