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Unboxing the Anker Prime x Black Myth Wukong Limited Edition Gift Box
CNET· 2025-11-05 22:55
Not your ordinary docking station. Anker Prime recently came out with a Black Myth Wukong special edition docking station that features a beautiful gold and black design with 14 ports, a triple display with one stable 8K output, and more. Unbox this gift box with us. #unboxing #ankerprime #anker #blackmythwukong #dockingstation ...
Apple Vision Pro's Best Feature Is an Incredibly Realistic Avatar of You
CNET· 2025-11-05 15:47
I'm Scott Stein. Well, not the real Scott Stein. I mean, real, but uh I'm controlling a persona Scott Stein.So, I'm really here inside an Apple Vision Pro, but what you're seeing is a 3D scan of myself. So, this is actual me, not a virtual persona avatar. But unless you get a chance to use the Vision Pro, which is a $3,500 piece of equipment, you're not going to get to experience that cool pseudo realistic, surprisingly convincing representation of myself that to me is the most interesting thing about Apple ...
Mercedes Redefines Luxury Travel With the Vision V Concept
CNET· 2025-11-05 13:00
Meet the next big thing in luxury transportation. It's the Mercedes-Benz Vision V. And it is, I got to say, the sexiest brown van that I've ever seen.Let's get a closer look. Objectively, the Vision V is a concept van built on Mercedes-Benz's new van. Electrified platform, previewing a new class of van set to debut sometime in 2026 that should be coming to America.Thematically, however, this is Mercedes's vision for an attempt to redefine luxury transport. more spacious than a limousine, easier to move arou ...
Come With Me to Fix My Cracked iPhone 17 Pro Max Using Apple Care
CNET· 2025-11-04 20:43
Product Durability & Repair Costs - The new iPhone 17 Pro Max, despite having a "Tougher Ceramic Shield 2" glass display, experienced screen damage and frame scratches from a sidewalk drop [1][5] - Repairing the screen without Apple Care would have cost $379 plus tax [5] - With Apple Care, the screen repair cost $29 plus tax [4] - The iPhone 17 Pro Max's aluminum frame was perceived as less durable than the iPhone 16's titanium frame [3] Apple Care & Service Experience - The user purchased Apple Care within the 60-day window after buying the new iPhone [2] - The first Apple Store appointment at the Fifth Avenue location was unsuccessful due to a lack of parts [2] - A second Apple Store appointment was successful, with same-day repair service [3] - The repair process involved waiting at the store while the phone was being fixed [3][4]
The Thin Phone Debate: iPhone Air Battles iPhone 17 Pro
CNET· 2025-11-04 13:00
Welcome to GoateE, the show where our experts face off to determine which products are the greatest of all tech. >> Today we have Abra versus IAZ thin phones versus thick phones. So this is going to be an all things mobile showdown.Let's meet our experts. >> Izazar, mobile analyst at PC Mag. Uh I'm going to be presenting the side of thick phones or the iPhone Pro.And uh fun fact about me, I can move my ears. >> My name is Abar Alhiti. I am representing the iPhone Air and I am a senior technology reporter at ...
What 1X’s Neo Humanoid Robot Can and Won’t Do
CNET· 2025-11-04 01:40
Robot Capabilities & Operation - 1X's Neo robot can autonomously open doors and put away dishes (though the latter wasn't fully demonstrated) [1] - For complex tasks, 1X uses "expert mode," where employees remotely operate the robot [1] - Teleoperation requires a learning curve [1] Privacy & User Control - Neo is teleyoperated only at user-specified times via an app [2] - Rings on Neo's head indicate when it's being teleyoperated [2] - The robot is designed to only listen when addressed [2] - Cameras blur people out to protect privacy [3] - Users can opt out of data sharing to improve Neo's performance [3] - Users can set "no go zones" within their homes [3]
Apple’s Vision Pro Personas: Could Our Virtual Selves Exist on iPhones? | All Things Mobile
CNET· 2025-11-03 13:00
Technology & Products - Apple Vision Pro, priced at $3,500, offers a compelling pseudo-realistic representation of users through personas, which is considered a key feature [2][10] - VisionOS 26 update enables personas to appear and collaborate with other Vision Pro users in the same virtual space, advancing teleresence concepts [3] - Apple utilizes Gaussian splatting, a technology also employed by Meta, to create realistic 3D holographic appearances for personas [5] - While Persona scans currently require Vision Pro, there is potential for phone-based scanning, though Apple has no announced plans [6][7] Identity & AI - The industry acknowledges the rapid advancement of AI, including deep fakes, which raises concerns about identity fragmentation [8][9] - Apple's Persona technology focuses on maintaining a one-to-one mapping of existing identity, contrasting with the potential for AI-generated virtual identities [9] Future Implications - The industry anticipates a future where interactions involve a mix of real, virtual, teleresence, and AI entities, with Personas serving as a stepping stone [10] - The development of smart glasses is expected, potentially incorporating technologies from Vision Pro and enabling teleresence capabilities [3][4]
Unboxing SharkNinja’s $280 Crispi Pro Glass Air Fryer no
CNET· 2025-11-03 01:53
I just got Ninja's Crispy Pro air fryer, an update on the viral glass air fryer that I've been using for over a year. The Crispy Pro is bigger and more modular with two large vessels, including a massive sixQ and a 2 and 1/2Q casserole cooking dish. Unlike the original Krispy, the Pro has an adjustable base so you can fix the non-toxic glass cooking chambers at different heights depending on what you're making.The Pro also has precise cooking temps and more modes, including a bake, proof, and dehydrate sett ...
Neo Humanoid for the Home Begins Preorder (With Caveats)
CNET· 2025-11-02 13:00
Robot Capabilities and Specifications - 1X's Neo humanoid robot is 5'6" tall and weighs 66 lb [1] - Neo can lift 154 lb and carry 55 lb [1] - The robot's hands are waterproof, but the rest of the robot is not [1] Development and Functionality - 1X aims to create a robot capable of autonomously performing household chores via voice command, but the technology is still in development [1] - Early adopters will contribute data to develop the robot's AI and improve its autonomy [1] - 1X offers "expert mode," where employees teleyoperate the robot to perform chores [1] Privacy and Safety - The robot will only be teleyoperated at user-selected times, indicated by light rings [1] - Cameras blur people out, and users can opt out of data sharing [1] - Users can set "no go zones" within their homes [1] Pricing and Availability - Reserving a pre-order costs $200 [1] - Outright purchase costs $20,000 with priority delivery starting in 2026 [1] - A $500 per month rental option will be available later [1]