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Netflix’s new 3 Body Problem trailer is all about the mysteryNetflix’s new 3 Body Problem trailer is all about the mystery
Luminar says its laser sensors can do automatic emergency steeringLuminar says its laser sensors can do automatic emergency steering
David Pierce
David Pierce
The Rabbit R1 is a surprisingly nice little handheld gadget.

Rabbit’s not shipping its new AI-powered R1 device until March, but the company just launched it officially today at CES. I got a few seconds with founder Jesse Lyu’s device, which didn’t do much thanks to crappy hotel Wi-Fi. But it’s a really nice-looking little device! The buttons feel good, the orange glows super bright, and the whole package is surprisingly light.

Rabbit’s vision is huge, and sprawling, and will be hard to pull off. But I love a good gadget, and I dig this thing.

A photo of an orange Rabbit device.
The Rabbit R1 is a handheld gadget with a new approach to AI.
Photo: David Pierce / The Verge
NASA’s Artemis mission to take humans back to the Moon has been delayed until 2025NASA’s Artemis mission to take humans back to the Moon has been delayed until 2025
Mercedes-Benz’s best-in-class voice assistant is getting an AI boostMercedes-Benz’s best-in-class voice assistant is getting an AI boost
Mercedes-Benz taps Will.i.am to create an ‘interactive musical experience’ for its carsMercedes-Benz taps Will.i.am to create an ‘interactive musical experience’ for its cars
Sony brought its new PS5 colors to CESSony brought its new PS5 colors to CES
Amrita Khalid
Amrita Khalid
Play VR games without a VR headset.

Glasses-free 3D, anyone? Samsung is previewing a 37-inch 4K gaming monitor at CES 2024 that can automatically switch between 2D and 3D. It includes eye and head tracking tech to analyze your position and gaze to create the 3D experience without destroying the colors and brightness.

You can use it to watch 3D movies or play VR games since it’s also compatible with SteamVR. Samsung says more details are to come later this year.

Samsung’s 2D/3D gaming monitor
Samsung’s 2D/3D gaming monitor at CES 2024.
Samsung
Wes Davis
Wes Davis
Formlabs says 3D-printed dentures made with its new resin look like the real thing.

The company announced at CES today that its “Premium Teeth Resin” has been registered with the FDA and enables 3D-printed dentures with “life-like aesthetics” that mimic “natural teeth translucency and opalescence.”

Dentists can order the resin now for $550 per kilogram.

Dentures made with Formlabs’ premium resin.
Dentures made with Formlabs’ premium resin.
Image: Formlabs
Honda debuts new global EV series, Honda Zero, coming in 2026Honda debuts new global EV series, Honda Zero, coming in 2026
Hyundai says its four-passenger eVTOL will be ready for 2028Hyundai says its four-passenger eVTOL will be ready for 2028
Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
Walking, easier, with the WiRobotics WIM.

I’m not even a little embarrassed a robot helped me walk around CES 2024. I kind of want to do it more!

The WiRobotics WIM is a $2,500-ish belt pack with fold-out roboarms that gently lift your legs up and down as you walk. It made me feel lighter, and only weighs a few pounds itself. The company says it reduces walking energy by 20 percent. Maybe when I’m older.

L’Oréal’s futuristic hairdryer uses infrared light for smoother, more hydrated hairL’Oréal’s futuristic hairdryer uses infrared light for smoother, more hydrated hair
Ariel Shapiro
Ariel Shapiro
YouTube finally supports RSS.

As promised, YouTube now allows users to upload podcasts from their RSS feeds. YouTube is understood to currently be the most-used podcast platform, but its inability to ingest RSS feeds made it more difficult for podcasters to distribute on the streamer. It is another step in its goal to woo creators and corner the podcast market.

Publish or disconnect episodes from an RSS feed on YouTube - YouTube Help

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Victoria Song
Victoria Song
Beauty tech is here at CES.

While CES is known for wacky displays, laptop concepts, and TVs galore, the show’s opening keynote this year is from L’Oréal. The beauty company kicked off the show talking about how AI, augmented reality, and gadget innovations can democratize beauty tools and lead to greater sustainability by saving water and electricity.

It also showcased some of its existing tech, like its HAPTA lipstick applicator for folks with limited mobility, a wearable headset that can deliver scents based on your emotions, and a Giorgio Armani skin profiler. L’Oréal also had Eva Longoria come out to talk about its Colorsonic at-home hair dyeing gadget because celebs — they get gray hair just like us.

Eva Longoria holding Colorsonic in L’Oreal video
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