Author: Olsi
Generative AI models have reached a baseline capability of producing at least a passable video from a single image or short sentence. Companies building products around these models are claiming that anyone can make a snazzy promo video if they have some images or recordings — and videos usually perform better than static images or documents. Peak XV and Tiger Global-backed Avataar released a new tool on Monday called Velocity. It creates product videos directly based on a product link. The company would be going against the likes of Amazon and Google, who are also experimenting with AI-powered video tools…
Much has been written about the creative and financial failures of Kraven the Hunter. The latest and likely last installment in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has been met with universally negative reviews and has underperformed at the box office. Of all of the film’s many missteps and head-scratching moments, though, few have confused (and delighted) viewers as much as a scene in which Aleksei Sytsevich (Alessandro Nivola) reacts to some bad news by letting out a high-pitched, almost bird-like screech. The moment has already been meme’d to oblivion online, and while speaking recently with The Hollywood Reporter, Nivola offered some insight…
It worked, completely glasses-free, and it certainly impressed me at the time. But it was far from perfect, and you could tell it was still early in development. But this year, it’s becoming a real product, and I tried out this new version at CES 2025. The hardware hasn’t changed, but the optimization on the software front represents a huge step forward from where it was last year. I played a preview of the upcoming game The First Berserker, which look absolutely stellar. One second, snow was falling from above, scattered around my view of the characters — and the…
Just about a year ago, a startup named DoublePoint launched a gesture control app that lets smartwatch users control phones, tablets, and headsets, among other devices. The Apple Watch has finally received its own version. In the lead-up to CES 2025, Doublepoint introduced the WowMouse app for Apple Watch, which boasts a few algorithmic refinements and a partnership with Bosch. The app’s Android version has already raked in over 100,000 downloads, says the company. The premise of WowMouse is rather simple. With an Apple Watch on your wrist, you can control your Mac with cursor and click movements. But that’s…
SpaceX has shared a cinematic video (above) of the Starship rocket’s sixth test flight, which took place in November. The presentation is effectively a teaser for the megarocket’s seventh test flight, which is expected to take place in the next week, though an official announcement regarding timing has yet to be made. SpaceX’s video pulls together some of the most awe-inspiring footage captured during the Starship’s sixth test flight. Stunning close-ups, dramatic wide shots, and incredible action clips give fans their best look yet at the entirety of the mission that tested the most powerful rocket ever to fly. The…
Withings’ futuristic Omnia mirror will tell you everything you need to know about your health and well-being, and probably some things you’d rather ignore right after the recent festive period, just by standing in front of it. It is aimed at cleverly bringing together its own data with information collected from Withings’ range of connected health devices, such as the Withings ScanWatch 2 smartwatch, to provide what it calls a “360-degree view of your vital indicators.” Omnia collates an impressive 60 different health and fitness parameters, with the 360-degree part of the explanation coming from scans performed by the connected…
Lymow is hoping to shake up the robotic lawn mower industry later this year with the Lymow One—an upcoming mower equipped with mulching blades and unique tracked treads. The team’s goal is to “fully replace traditional mowers,” making your lawn maintenance routine easier than ever before. The Lymow One was on full display at CES 2025, and it boasts an impressive list of stats that make it a smart home gadget to watch ahead of its launch in April. One of the most exciting aspects of the Lymow One is its mowing deck, which houses professional-grade mulching blades. These are…
Elvie, a female-founded hardware startup, has unveiled a new app-controlled smart bouncer that gently transforms into a bassinet — while the baby is still in it. With the new Elvie Rise, announced at CES 2025 on Monday, parents and caregivers don’t have to move their baby between soothing, sleep, and play products. The startup is known for its portfolio of femtech products, including a connected breast pump and smart pelvic floor exerciser, and is now expanding into the sleep category with its latest product. In bouncer mode, the product uses Elvie’s SootheLoop technology to record and repeat the bounce originally…
