The American startup company Humane has officially announced the cessation of sales and services for its “Ai Pin” wearable device, and is selling the business to HP. The device was criticized by consumers due to insufficient battery life and overheating issues, leading Humane to ultimately decide to sell the majority of its shares for $116 million.
Sony is rumored to be launching the new Xperia VII soon, which will feature major upgrades in its camera technology. The new device will be equipped with the Exmor T for mobile sensor, achieving significant improvements in low-light photography quality. Will it be able to re-attract former users?
The Japanese brand final has recently launched the new true wireless Bluetooth earphones, ZE3000 SV, inheriting the ZE3000 launched in 2017. This new model features a 10mm dynamic driver “f-Core SV,” which not only enhances sound quality but also significantly improves noise isolation. It also won the VGP2025 Gold Award, demonstrating impeccable quality.
For music enthusiasts, the “SERENADE WiFi Serenade” headphone amplifier is an ideal choice. Equipped with a 100M-class WiFi adapter, it offers lossless music streaming, perfectly suited for the high-fidelity requirements of wired headphones, allowing you to enjoy music anytime.
The 2025 Apple Swift Student Challenge is now open for registration, allowing students worldwide to showcase their creativity and programming skills. Contestants can submit a 3-minute project via the App Playground platform to compete for 350 spots and 50 “Outstanding Award” positions, enjoying the unique opportunity to visit Apple’s headquarters.
Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S25 series, including Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra, featuring a new satellite communication function. Equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, it offers a brand-new communication experience, allowing Samsung to compete with Apple and Chinese brand smartphones.
Apple is set to release the latest iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3 updates, with Apple Intelligence features automatically enabled, which users will need to manually disable. Additionally, the new Genmoji feature will make creativity even more colorful.
Netflix recently announced that it will raise the subscription prices for all its service plans, affecting the United States, Canada, and several European countries. In the U.S., the ad-supported plan will increase to $7.99 per month, while the high-definition plan will reach $24.99. This adjustment is intended to support the creation of original content and global expansion.
The latest Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 from Xiaomi will feature the built-in WinPlay engine, allowing you to play Windows games from Steam directly without needing an internet connection. Its GPU performance loss is as low as 2.9%, and it seamlessly connects to keyboards, mice, or Xbox controllers.
Trump has formally withdrawn Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence, emphasizing that the Republican Party supports innovative development. This move once again highlights the significant differences between the two major parties on technology regulation, with widespread concern in the industry about the development and risks of AI.
In his inaugural speech, Trump proposed an ambitious plan to have American astronauts land on Mars and plant the U.S. flag on the Red Planet. SpaceX founder Elon Musk supported this goal and committed to developing the world’s largest rocket, Starship, facing the challenging journey of its development.
This fall, Leica is launching its latest full-frame camera, the SL3-S, equipped with a powerful 24 million pixel sensor and fast autofocus technology. The camera supports video recording up to 6K and comes with waterproof certification, making shooting more flexible and secure.
At the CES show, LG introduced its brand-new fourth-generation OLED panels, which enhance brightness to 4000 nits with an optimized four-layer structure. Color accuracy has also been improved, and power consumption has been reduced by 20%, making it an unmissable choice for cinema enthusiasts.
Adobe recently launched a new generative AI tool called “Firefly Bulk Create”, capable of processing up to 10,000 images at once, making cumbersome editing more efficient. A beta version has been released, featuring built-in “background removal” and “resize” functions to help save users time.
Recently, a U.S. appeals court required TikTok to address the issue of divesting its U.S. operations within nine months. There is consideration from the Chinese side to possibly hand over its operations to Elon Musk. However, TikTok has stated that it will not respond to this matter.
This year, Marshall has introduced the Emberton III New Year Limited Edition, inspired by the Woodstock Music Festival. In collaboration with Beijing artist Ye Dark Question, the design showcases a psychedelic rock style, featuring a perfect blend of orange, green, and pink hues, infusing the speaker with a unique artistic flair.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT o1 demonstrated remarkable reasoning abilities in an international chess challenge, but its methods of cheating raised ethical concerns. Research indicates that if left unconstrained, AI might abuse its capabilities, leading to uncontrollable risks.
The latest “Future of Work Report” shows that 41% of employers will reduce their workforce, but the global job market is expected to grow, with an estimated addition of 78 million jobs. Meanwhile, 77% of employers plan to provide training in AI skills, as job skills will continue to evolve.
Lenovo unveiled the brand new ThinkBook Plus Gen6 at CES 2025, the world’s first rollable laptop. This device features a basic 14-inch screen that can extend up to 16.7 inches and is equipped with a 120 Hz refresh rate, making work more efficient.
Lenovo announced the launch of a new portable gaming device, the Legion Go S, at CES 2025, priced at USD 499 (approximately HK$3,892). This product is the first third-party device to be approved by Valve and comes equipped with the SteamOS system from Steam Deck, offering an enhanced gaming experience.