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What if the Apple Watch looked like an iMac G3? This concept nails it

Apple‘s late-90s design era refuses to stay in the past, and a new Apple Watch concept inspired by the iMac G3 shows why that era still has a grip on fans. Created by Saffy Creatives, the concept imagines what Apple’s smartwatch might look like if it borrowed directly from the translucent, candy-colored computers that defined the late 1990s and early 2000s. This is a fan-made design, not an official product, but the level of detail makes it easy to see why it is getting attention. By blending the modern wearable with a bold slice of Apple’s past, the Apple Watch…

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Gender-Swapped Lady Loki Skin Comes To Marvel Rivals For The Month Of January

Marvel Rivals has been getting increasingly creative with its skins, but today’s reveal pushes the game to a new level. Lady Loki, a female version of the god of mischief, is coming to the in-game shop later this week, complete with a new voice lines from a (presumably) new voice actor. You can see the skin in action below.🐍 Lurking and ready to strike!”The fates do have their little surprises, do they not? No less so for me than you, as my appearance gives stark testimony.”Be reborn as a reckoning force and show the battlefield what true power is with…

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2026 makes way for faster laptops, but at the cost of memory

CES (Consumer Electronics Show) has long served as a key venue for the introduction of new laptops. It also plays an important role in signaling broader industry trends and a sense of direction for the months ahead. CES 2026 is expected to continue that tradition. Early signs suggest next year’s laptops are going to focus on performance gains spread across multiple platforms, form factors, and price tiers. At the center of it all are new mobile CPUs including Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra Series 3 codenamed Panther Lake, AMD’s Gorgon Point including the new Ryzen AI 400 series, and Qualcomm’s second-generation…

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Save 0 on a self-empty robot vacuum and mop, now just 9.99

If you’ve been waiting for a robot vacuum deal that’s more than a token discount, this one qualifies. The bObsweep UltraVision Pet self-empty robot vacuum and mop is $269.99 (compared value $1,129.99), which is an $860 price cut. The big reason it’s worth paying attention is timing: this is being positioned as a very limited-time deal, so if you’ve been shopping for a self-empty model to keep pet hair under control, it’s the kind of markdown that can disappear fast. What you’re getting This is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum + mop that’s built to reduce day-to-day maintenance. The headline feature…

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A ,000 discount makes this RTX 5090 Legion Pro 7i easier to justify

If you’ve been watching high-end gaming laptops and waiting for a discount that actually matters, this is one of the rare price cuts that changes the conversation. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i configuration with a 16-inch WQXGA OLED 240Hz display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD is down to $2,999.99 (from $3,999.99), saving you $1,000. That’s still a premium purchase, but it’s a much better entry point for a “no compromises” laptop that’s meant to push high frame rates in modern games while also looking great doing it. What you’re getting This is…

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WhatsApp is rolling out new features to jazz up your New Year’s greetings

WhatsApp is rolling out a fresh update just in time for New Year’s Eve, packed with new features to help you add a festive touch to your messages and calls. The update brings a new sticker pack, fun video call effects, animated reactions, and more, making it easier to spread the New Year’s cheer. In a recent blog post, WhatsApp says it has added a new 2026 sticker pack for the occasion and introduced new video call effects that let users add fireworks, confetti, and star animations to their video calls. The messenger is also bringing back special reactions, and…

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OpenAI wants to hire someone to handle ChatGPT risks that can’t be predicted

OpenAI is betting big on a role designed to stop AI risks before they spiral. The company has posted a new senior role called Head of Preparedness, a position focused on identifying and reducing the most serious dangers that could emerge from advanced AI chatbots. Along with the responsibility comes a headline-grabbing compensation package of $555,000 plus equity. In a public post announcing the opening, Sam Altman called it “a critical role at an important time,” noting that while AI models are now capable of “many great things,” they are also “starting to present some real challenges.” We are hiring…

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If you miss small phones, the iPhone Fold might scratch that itch

The small foldable iPhone rumor feels a lot more real with a rough 3D printed mockup based on recent leaks, made by Mac Rumors. The iPhone Fold is still expected in September 2026, but holding a physical model is a reminder that this would be Apple‘s biggest iPhone shape change since 2007. The hook for small phone fans is the cover screen. The outside display is rumored around 5.3 to 5.5 inches, with one mockup using 5.49 inches. That puts the folded phone in the same neighborhood as the iPhone 13 mini, even if the hardware is doing something very…

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This new smartwatch lets you control calls with muscle gestures

Xiaomi is pushing a new idea for smartwatch input with the Xiaomi Watch 5, and it’s not another screen shortcut. The Xiaomi Watch 5’s gesture control system uses an EMG sensor to read electrical impulses in your wrist muscles and turn them into commands. Xiaomi says this is more accurate than motion based gestures that rely on accelerometers, because it can register subtle muscle movement even when your arm is mostly still. The watch is on sale in China now, and Xiaomi expects a global debut at MWC 2026 in Barcelona. EMG gestures without the theatrics Xiaomi says you can…

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Your next OnePlus battery champ arrives January 8 in China

OnePlus has confirmed the OnePlus Turbo 6 launch date in China. In a Weibo teaser, it says the OnePlus Turbo 6 series will be announced on January 8 at 7 pm local time, with two models on the way, the Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V. Battery life is the clear hook. OnePlus says both phones pack 9,000mAh cells, which it describes as the biggest battery it has ever put in a phone. For a quick benchmark inside its own lineup, the OnePlus 15 uses a serial dual cell design listed as 3,650mAh typical, equivalent to 7,300mAh, so Turbo 6 is…

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