kamal Withings has made a name for itself by making clinical grade health technologies accessible to consumer. This week at CES 2025, the firm revealed two new products that fit the description nicely, one hardware and one software. BPM Vision is the more notable. It’s a travel size home blood pressure monitor, complete with interchangeable arm … Read more
When Valeria Kogan started her Ph.D. program in bioinformatics, the scientific field that uses computation and software to analyze biological data, in 2017, she imagined her career would always be within the fields of mathematics, medicine, or biology. But after the first AI boom in the late 2010s, she got an intriguing opportunity in a … Read more
At CES 2025, German Bionic announced the Apogee Ultra, a new robotic exoskeleton it claims is the “world’s most powerful.” What did the system do to earn such a lofty title? It offers up to 80 pounds of dynamic lift assistance. That mean a payload of 70 pounds feels more like 9 to 11 pounds … Read more
Razer is always a source for good, weird fun during CES week. The gaming peripheral giant kicked off CES 2025 with a handful of Monday morning announcements, including a new take on its mesh chair. Built around the company’s well-received Razer Fujin Pro, Project Arielle adds heating and cooling to the mix. As the chair’s … Read more
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Digital wallets appear set to cement their position as the decade’s fastest-growing fintech innovationby becoming the world’s favorite payment option in the years ahead. With a strong innovation pipeline, the functionality can become a powerful tool for consumers on a global scale. According to Capgemini’s World Payment Report 2025 data, which was comprised of insights … Read more
The early December morning carried a stillness that felt almost deceptive. A steaming mug of hot tap water sat on my desk, the rising tendrils of vapor a fleeting, fragile calm. Then came the Slack notification—HUMMUS! “Integration pushes are all status ‘failed’—are we good?” My founder’s message was succinct, but the gripping feeling in my … Read more
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“Femi, should I use Expo for my React Native project?” This is one of the most common questions I hear during mentorship sessions, especially from people transitioning into mobile development. My response is almost always the same: it depends on your project needs. However, if you want to simplify your life as a mobile app … Read more
Security in cloud infrastructure is of utmost priority in today’s cloud-driven world. GCP in itself is a powerful tool with its own set of functionalities but, like all its competitors, suffers from inconsistencies due to the scale and complexities of the cloud environment. Furthermore, security audits are highly necessary to identify any misconfigurations or vulnerabilities … Read more
Rostin Behnam is stepping down as chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Jan. 20, calling for stronger crypto oversight and leaving behind a legacy of enforcement.
A house fitted with Jackery’s Solar Roof using curved terra-cotta red panels, and a HomePower ES battery backup system installed outside. | Image: Jackery Jackery is expanding its lineup of energy products for home use and outdoor adventures at CES 2025 with the launch of its new Solar Roof tiles, a mid-sized solar generator, and … Read more
The Netgear Orbi 870 three-pack in black. | Image: Netgear Netgear just announced the Orbi 870, a new Wi-Fi 7 mesh system that joins its now-three-tier lineup of Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers. It’s pricey like the others, but at $1,299.99 for a three-pack, it’s a full thousand dollars cheaper than the next kit up, the … Read more
BTC nears $100k, ETF inflows hit 6 week high. Saylor posts BTC tracker, hints Monday purchase. Metaplanet to 5x BTC holdings in 2025. Strive files for ‘Bitcoin Bond’ ETF. Biggest risk to BTC is Fed decision: 10x. ’Debasement trade’ here to stay: JP Morgan. AI & RWAs to accelerate crypto: Bitwise. 5 countries to adopt … Read more
Ripple, an enterprise-focused blockchain service closely related to the XRP Ledger (XRP), said Tuesday that it will use data provider Chainlink’s (LINK) services to better integrate its RLUSD stablecoin with decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. This feature, which went live today on the Ethereum blockchain, allows developers to incorporate RLUSD into DeFi protocols for trading, lending … Read more
Segway’s Xafari and Xyber e-bikes. | Image: Segway For CES this year, Segway ditched the goofy self-balancing pods and paintball-shooting go-karts and got back to basics. The Ninebot-owned brand, once known for its pioneering self-balancing scooters, is reintroducing a pair of e-bikes (both first announced last year) with additional information on pricing and ordering. And … Read more
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Ripple wants its new stablecoin to play nice with DeFi apps, and it’s bringing in Chainlink’s price feeds to make that happen.
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin gets a boost as Chainlink’s price feeds enable secure, real-time DeFi transactions on Ethereum and the XRP Ledger.
Image: May Mobility May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle operator that mainly focuses on long-term transportation contracts, is expanding its fleet of vehicles to include an electric mini-bus that can carry up to 30 passengers. The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company struck a deal with Tecnobus to acquire several of the Italian company’s mini-buses. With enough capacity … Read more
Image: Goodyear Under new rules announced last year, all cars sold in the US will need to come with automatic emergency braking by 2029. But automakers are asking for a delay, saying the technology isn’t good enough, especially in adverse conditions. Here’s Goodyear to the rescue. The tire company teamed up with TNO, an independent … Read more
The Shokz OpenFit 2 are $179.95 and available today in black and beige. | Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge I wanted to love Shokz’s OpenFit 2, the company’s latest open-ear wireless earbuds debuting here at CES 2025. While Shokz made several improvements to the overall design and function, the sound can … Read more
Image: Narwal Narwal, the company behind our favorite mopping robot, just announced a new flagship robovac called the Flow that’s capable of cleaning closer to walls and corners. The Flow comes with a track-driven mop pad that extends to reach the edge of walls, while also using dual water tanks to keep the mop clean … Read more
Dehydration is a major cause of illness in cats and affects millions of them each year. To address this issue, Petcube, a pet tech company known for its smart cameras and treat dispensers, introduced its first pet water fountain at CES 2025 on Tuesday. This fountain gives pets access to clean, safe water when their … Read more