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Jessica Bateman

Europe Wanted to Lead the World on EVs. Its Carmakers Can’t Keep Up

The lack of cheap EVs and the reliance on combustion engines is putting Europe’s plan to ban new petrol cars by 2035 at risk.

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Andrew Cunningham

Microsoft Says It's Time to Replace Your Old Windows 10 PC

The company is using the carrot of "new features" and the stick of "no more updates for your old PC."

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33 Cleaning Products With Before And Afters So Terrifying, You’ll Be Convinced To Purchase ‘Em Out Of Fear

If you want to avoid some of these before photos yourself, these products are 100% essential.

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This 3-in-1 wireless charger adds a tidy, modern look to any space

TL;DR: Charge three devices at once with the Clingomatic Qi2 3-in-1 Charging Station on sale for $44.99 (reg. $119).

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Own MS Office 2019 forever — for just $35

TL;DR: For only $34.97, you can grab a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 to ring in the new year.

Ready to make 2025 your most productive year yet? Start strong with Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019, now available for just $34.97 (reg. $229). This no-nonsense version of Microsoft Office is the ideal solution for professionals, small business owners, and budget-conscious freelancers who want premium productivity tools without spending a fortune.

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Send yourself 18 bottles of wine for $70

TL;DR: Get 18 bottles of red, white, or mixed wines for just $69.97 (not including $39.95 for shipping) until January 12.

It's wine season, and the best thing about wine season is you can say that all year. But what are you drinking during this wing of wine season? Whether you love a bold merlot or a crisp riesling, there's a wine shop you might want to try. 

Swirl Wine Shop is an online Wine retailer with a delicious deal that pairs well with everything: 18 bottles of red, white, or mixed...

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32% off your new hobby: 3D printing

TL;DR: Through January 12, save 32% on the Toybox Alpha One 3D printer with eight printer food colors.

Think 3D printing is cool but too complicated for someone like you? We all know what it’s like to feel intimidated by a new hobby, especially one that seems filled with technical jargon or high-end machines, but what if there was a simple way to dive right in — like right now?

This beginner-friendly 3D printer was created specifically for people like you, even being simple enough for...

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Loona is the cutest robot of CES 2025, and its not even close

Move over, Mi-Mo and Mirumi: A new "cutest robot at CES" contender has entered the Pepcom floor.

Loona is an AI petbot powered by ChatGPT that charmed the hell out of the packed media showcase in Las Vegas Monday night, zooming up to bystanders to say hi, react to chatter, pretend it's in a wind tunnel, and play fetch with a ball. It's one of two flagship products from KEYi Tech, a Chinese consumer robotics company — the other being a modular, programmable kit called Clicbot — which calls...

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Humanpods earbuds are Samantha from Her but less dystopian

At CES 2025, Swiss tech startup Natura Umana is the latest to dive into the rapidly growing trend of minimalist tech designed to free us from our ever-increasing reliance on smartphones.

Following in the footsteps of devices like the Rabbit R1 and the Humane Pin, Natura’s Humanpods promise to deliver a sleek, hands-free experience powered by a personalized AI assistant. The goal? To redefine how we interact with technology and, hopefully, reduce the dopamine-driven doom scrolls that come...

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CES 2025: How to buy the JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition headphones

TL;DR: Announced at CES 2025, the JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition headphones are available to pre-order for $199.99 at JLab.

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CES 2025: How to buy the Birdfy Bath Pro

TL;DR: Announced at CES 2025, the Birdfy Bath Pro is available to pre-order for $199.99 at Birdfy.

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Save $1,700 on a massive 77-inch Samsung S84D 4K OLED TV

SAVE $1,700: As of Jan. 7, Samsung's 77-inch S84D 4K OLED Smart TV is on sale at Best Buy for $1,599.99. This is $1,700 off its list price of $3,299.99.

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Gear Team

10 More of the Coolest Things We’ve Seen at CES 2025

More of the wild ideas and clever innovations we’re seeing this week at tech’s big show in Las Vegas.

The Verge

Jess Weatherbed

Google is building its own ‘world modeling’ AI team for games and robot training

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Google DeepMind is assembling a new team of artificial intelligence researchers to develop “world models” that can simulate physical environments. The initiative will be led by Tim Brooks, a former co-lead for OpenAI’s Sora project who joined DeepMind in October to work on Google’s video generation and world simulators.

World models are a relatively new development within AI that could serve a variety of purposes, such as creating real-time interactive media...

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32 Budget-Friendly Items For People Who Still Want The Finer Things

Because why pay a lot to look chic if you can do it for cheap...

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Ben Protess and Kate Christobek

Trump Seeks to Halt His Criminal Sentencing in New York

A Manhattan judge has already indicated that he will spare Donald J. Trump from jail time, but the president-elect is seeking to avoid the symbolic blow of the criminal proceeding.

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Alan Feuer

Defense Lawyers Seek to Block Special Counsel Report in Trump Documents Case

Both the Justice Department and the judge who oversaw the case were asked to stop the public release of the report.

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Raymond Zhong and Charlie Cordero

Panama Canal’s Expansion Opened Routes for Fish to Relocate

A multibillion-dollar expansion helped the canal accommodate king-size cargo ships. It might also be fueling ecological upheaval.

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Valerie Hopkins and Nanna Heitmann

For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits

A large number of soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they face stigma and a grueling course of rehabilitation.

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David Pierson, Berry Wang and Bhadra Sharma

7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China’s Tibet Region Near Nepal Border

Chinese state media said at least 95 people had died in the 7.1-magnitude quake near one of Tibet’s holiest cities. It was felt in neighboring Nepal.

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