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Thomas Ricker

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    Garmin Instinct 3.

    Another day another Garmin watch iteration. The Instinct 3 is a ruggedized GPS smartwatch available with an OLED display — $450 to $500 — or long-lasting MIP display with an integrated solar charging lens — $400 to $450 — in 45mm and 50mm sizes.

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    Garmin’s Instinct 3 series.
    Garmin’s Instinct 3 series.
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    Thomas Ricker
    Thomas Ricker
    Displays, but make them fun.

    Samsung Display is behind some of our favorite gadgets, monitors, and TVs sold by many companies, not just Samsung Electronics. So it’s always fun to see what they’re working on as a preview of what’s to come.

    <em>The Slidable Flex Duet extends from 8.1 inches to 12.4 inches.</em>
    <em>The Slidable Flex Vertical extends vertically from 5.1 inches to 6.7 inches.</em>
    <em>The Slidable Flex Solo expands from 13 inches to 17.3 inches.</em>
    <em>And here’s an 18.1-inch panel that can be folded into a 13.1-inch laptop display with touchscreen functionality. </em>
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    The Slidable Flex Duet extends from 8.1 inches to 12.4 inches.
    Image: Samsung Display
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    Thomas Ricker
    China is giving citizens money to buy more smartphones.

    The roughly $41.1 billion consumer spending scheme, previously limited to stimulating car and home appliance purchases, is expanding to smartphones and “other electronics.” The move is meant to offset the effects of any new US tariffs on Chinese exports, according to Bloomberg.

    Thomas Ricker
    Thomas Ricker
    LG’s got another vanlife concept.

    The MX platform can be converted into “hyper-personalized” spaces like “a creator studio, business lounge, or separate zones for relaxation and hobbies.” Like last year’s Bon Voyage trailer, I’ll believe it when It actually ships, but LG says it “plans to offer the MX platform as a subscription service” without offering any details or name any automative partners. It’ll be on display at CES.

    The future of vanlife?
    <em>A cabin loaded with LG appliances — but where does the power come from?</em>
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    The future of vanlife?
    Image: LG
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    Thomas Ricker
    LG TVs get free ad-supported music, news, and podcasts.

    The LG Radio+ streaming service is available on LG smart TVs running webOS 6.0 and above. It’s offered through a partnership with Radioline, and available in the US and South Korea, “giving users an all-in-one audio platform allowing effortless access to news, sports, music, and more,” including live stations and podcasts such as NPR, CNN Radio, Fox Radio, and The Joe Rogan Experience.

    LG Radio+ is available in South Korea and the US.
    LG Radio+ is available in South Korea and the US.
    Image: LG