Samsung is getting into the CES spirit by announcing new smart kitchen technology that comes straight out of the future - including one new oven that has a camera and artificial intelligence inside. TheSamsungCES 2023 unveilings have to begin with the Bespoke AI Oven, a product that Samsung promises will make meal prep a breeze. The reason? The included AI Pro Cooking system uses various technologies and a camera to warn hapless chefs when they’re about to burn their food....

Bandai America has launched a new version of itshandheld gadget for kids. It’s calledTamagotchi On. This new version of Tamagotchi comes with smartphone connectivity. It’s still a pseudo pet rock that allows owners to care for a virtual pet, by playing with it and cleaning it to make it grow and keep it happy, but this model has been leveled up for modern times. It’s bigger, as it runs on AAA batteries....

Any game fortunate enough to be a hit will at least be considered for a sequel.Sequels almost always sellbetter than the original, and can eventually grow to become a beloved franchise. We’ve seen this since the very first video game characters like Mario and Pac-Man. Today, the majority of releases are somehow connected to huge franchises that can have dozens or more entries. At this point, there aresome series out therethat are older than a majority of the people playing them....

This article contains spoilers for episode seven ofThe Acolyte, “Choice.” The seventh episode ofThe Acolytefinally gave fans the answers to many of the show’s biggest mysteries. The veil over much of theStar Warsshow has been lifted, as Lee Jung-jae’s Master Sol opened up about the mysterious tragedy that occurred on the planet Brendok, leading to the deaths of the local witch population and the separation of the twins, Osha and Mae....

The Old-School Measuring Tool That Deserves A Spot In Your Toolbox The world has come quite some way from simple, mechanical measuring instruments. Nowadays, our devices, from iOS toAndroid, have some of the best measurement apps. Since they arrived on the scene, craftsmen and builders have had a choice to make. The innovation and ease of a digital measuring tool against the good old reliable ones that can measure everything from the width of a wall to the depth of a mortise....

Reginald VelJohnson will reprise his role as David Sutton in theTurner and Hoochsequel series on Disney+. The upcoming series, which stars Josh Peck as the son of Tom Hanks' character from the original movie, was developed byBurn Noticecreator Matt Nix. Though the series will be following a new Turner and a new Hooch, VelJohnson’s appearance marks at least one link back to the original movie. Deadline reports thatReginald VelJohnsonwill be featured in a recurring role on theTurner & Hoochseries, so he won’t be limited to a one-off cameo appearance....

If you have an account online somewhere that’s only being protected by a password, no matter how good it is, it just isn’t enough in this day and age. That makes how you handletwo-factor authenticationmore important than ever. However, if you feel a personal security breach might have an outsized impact on not just your life, but the lives of your family, friends, or company, you might need to consider getting a hardware security key if you don’t already have one....

What Is A Gear-Based CVT And How Does It Work? There are a number of ways to transfer an engine or motor’s power into drive, and these are generally split into two camps —automatic and manual transmissions. While gear-based transmissions have been popular for many years, more and more manufacturers are developing continuously variable transmissions, citing improved fuel efficiency and smooth acceleration as the primary benefits. While it’s true that belt-driven CVTs are very fuel efficient and smooth, they do come with their downsides....

You’ve probably seen Ryan Reynolds on TV or online talking about Mint Mobile at some point. At one point, Reynolds actually owned the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), which is how he ended up as its main spokesperson. But there’s more to Mint than just the A-list Hollywood celebrity speaking its praises. It’s a legitimate cell phone service provider with rather reasonable prices. You probably have some questions when looking at the company that will provide you with a mobile signal....

Getting a new iPhone is always quite an experience. Your new phone can do a lot of cool stuff that the previous device couldn’t, and it simply has the air of “newness” around it that the old one lost quite some time ago. Best iPhone deals: Get the 15 Plus or 15 Pro for free with trade-in Prices continue to drop on both new iPhones and refurbished models. However, even though these new devices are a lot of fun, you don’t always want to spend a copious amount of money on one....

The Weapon Triangle makes it triumphant return in Fire Emblem: Engage, after skipping the hyper-popular hit Fire Emblem: Three Houses. But if you’ve never played the series before, you might be wondering what in the world a weapon triangle is and how it will affect your gameplay. What is Weapon Triangle in Fire Emblem Engage? The Weapon Triangle is essentially paper, rock, scissors… but with weapons. Swords beat axe. Axe beats lance....

Why Don’t New Sports Cars Have Center Armrests? Automakers are adding new technology to vehicles every year, from new safety systems and rear camera displays toMHEV systemsthat increase vehicle fuel economy. Unfortunately, when auto manufacturers add new things to vehicles, the caveat is that something may get removed, a great example of that beingmore screens and less buttons. There has been an alarming trend in modern vehicles that affects people who like to rest their right arms while driving, the center console is beginning to fade away....

If you want to think about the speed at which audio technology has moved, you’re able to imagine a dramatic scenario of wires ripping from their source and visual representations of invisible Bluetooth signals in the air. In reality, while Bluetooth has changed how we consume audio entertainment, it has brought with it a new issue most consumers haven’t noticed. That of OS-specific latency and connectivity issues with different levels of codec decoding....