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Apple is all over CES 2019.

True, the California-based tech giant doesn't have an official presence here, apart from a single, pointed billboard. Apple still ditches the show, even if the convention fawns all over its products in the form of innumerable iPhone and Mac accessories. But there's more going on this year.

It started with Samsung, who made a surprise pre-show announcement that its 2019 smart TVs would support AirPlay 2, letting iOS users natively stream music and video from iPhones and iPads... Читать дальше...

The new Congress is the most diverse ever, except when it comes to religion.  Read more...

About five or six years ago, I walked into a booth at CES and tried a then cobbled-together and Oculus Rift development kit headset on for the first time.

Was your train delayed this morning? Are you perhaps reading this story on a delayed train? Then you, reader, will love this scarf.

Coming up with a New Year's resolution can be tough. If you're just not feeling that "New year, new me" mindset, don't force it.

Saying you're going to start eating healthier is one thing — following through is another.

Laundry day sucks. And while we don't yet have robots that can actually do our laundry for us (well, WE don't, anyway), LG might have come up with the next best thing: a smart cabinet that can "refresh" your nasty, dirty clothes for you. 

If you're finding it borderline impossible to check items off your 2019 to-do list, you're not alone: An analysis conducted by the project management platform Redbooth revealed that people complete just 7.2% of their yearly tasks in January, making it the least productive month of the whole year.

For the love of god, please stop saying that Julian Assange lives in a cupboard under the stairs. WikiLeaks is warning you. 

If you're in the market for a new smartwatch, the first one you'd probably consider is the brand new Apple Watch Series 4. It's one of the best looking, and it includes an electrocardiographic sensor (ECG) for detailed heart monitoring. 

CES 2019 is here, and this year you're going to want to keep up with a handful of specific trends. Don't worry, we've got you covered in our quick roundup.

CNBC talking head Jim Cramer echoed a popular perception of Bitcoin when he likened it to Monopoly Money on his finance show in 2017. 

Rev your (electric) engines.

Elon Musk joined Chinese officials to break ground on a brand spankin' new Tesla factory in Shanghai Monday. The 'Gigafactory 3' in Shanghai will produce Model 3 and upcoming Model Y Teslas sold in China.

SEE ALSO: Elon Musk's Twitter in 2018: Lawsuits, dank memes, and 'funding secured'

Also beginning Monday, Chinese customers will be able to configure and order their Model 3s on Tesla's Chinese website. 

The factory, the new ordering capability... Читать дальше...

Audi is getting into the entertainment business — well, sort of...

The car-maker is collaborating with Disney Games and Interactive Experiences this week at CES to demonstrate how a car's backseat can be more than just a place to hangout while you travel to your final destination.

Using a virtual reality headset in this limited-run experience, passengers could shoot lasers at asteroids and drones, and fly through space with Marvel's Rocket Raccoon guiding them around.

Iron... Читать дальше...

These are some of the big winners from this year's Golden Globe Awards.  Read more...

Antivirus software is an essential part of any PC owner's arsenal. Staying safe from viruses, malware, ransomware, and phishing threats is just the beginning when it comes to what a good antivirus software package can protect you from. Many manufacturers now take a holistic approach to keeping your data safe, tackling more than just the odd suspicious file that might end up on your system. 

Parents have long surprised their kids with a family vacation.

However, the practice of parents recording their kids’ reactions – and then sharing them online – is a unique phenomenon of the social media age.

In the days after Christmas, you may have seen some of these videos on your social media feeds. In fact, a YouTube search for “surprise trip for kids” yields millions of videos.

But for every excited kid, there’s one who’s crying, screaming or simply perplexed.

As a consumer sociologist... Читать дальше...

There's something quite beautiful about solo gaming, in a way. It's about just you and the game, taking on a quest in solitude. It's almost romantic. Or maybe that's pushing it too far?

It's the first Monday of January and things have begun to look bleak. The holiday high has officially passed, most are back to work or school, and resolutions start sounding way harder than originally planned.

Every year at CES, TV makers try to outdo each other by cramming even more pixels into TVs that are just a little bigger and thinner than in years past. 

At the 2019 Golden Globe Awards, Sandra Oh became the first actress of Asian descent to win multiple Golden Globes, the first person of Asian descent to host the ceremony, and the first woman of Asian descent in 39 years to win the Globe for best actress in a television drama. During her acceptance speech, we witnessed one of the most heartwarming moments of the night when the Killing Eve actress told her parents she loves them in Korean. Read more...

Who said a minimalist home can't also be a smart home, eh?

Spotted by the blog Zatz Not Funny, Ikea has quietly debuted smart blinds that pair with voice assistants on its German website. That means Ikea customers in Europe will soon be able to control their window shades with Amazon's Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple's HomeKit.

SEE ALSO: Ikea wants to put your whole house online. But for goodness' sake why?

The smart blinds are called the KADRILJ and FYRTUR. They'll be available in Europe starting on February 2... Читать дальше...

It was another banner year for InStyle's elevator cam, a magical land where celebrities can truly embrace the Golden Globes' tipsy melodrama.

In space, no one can hear you scream. Unless you're actually on a crowded subway playing a video game based on the Alien series.