Netflix Opens a New Themed Restaurant in Las Vegas Casino

The new Netflix Bites restaurant in the Las Vegas MGM Grand Hotel & Casino offers dishes inspired by popular original streaming movies and TV series. As part of the company’s push into more in-person experiences and new marketing opportunities, Netflix Bites Vegas is scheduled to operate for a year, a residency that follows the popular Netflix Bites pop-up restaurant that was open for six weeks in 2023 in Los Angeles. The Las Vegas eatery kicked off with an exclusive preview event featuring stars from some of the company’s shows alongside executives from Netflix and MGM. Continue reading Netflix Opens a New Themed Restaurant in Las Vegas Casino

CES: Nvidia Will Launch a $3,000 Personal AI Supercomputer

Just weeks after Nvidia announced the availability of its $249 “compact AI supercomputer,” the Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit for startups and hobbyists, CEO Jensen Huang revealed the company is planning to launch a personal AI supercomputer called Project Digits with a starting price of $3,000. The desktop-sized system features the GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, which enables it to handle AI models with up to 200 billion parameters. Nvidia claims there is enough processing power to run high-end AI models (performing up to one quadrillion AI calculations per second) while the compact system can run from a standard power outlet. Continue reading CES: Nvidia Will Launch a $3,000 Personal AI Supercomputer

CES: JMGO’s O2S Ultra 4K Projector Throws 100-Inch Screen

JMGO’s latest ultra-short throw projector, the O2S Ultra 4K, is “the world’s smallest laser TV” and can throw a 100-inch image from 5.75 inches away, according to the company. At CES 2025, the Shenzhen-based company unveiled the O2S Ultra 4K and two other models — the N3 Ultra Max projector with an AI electric gimbal and optical zoom, and the flagship N1S Ultimate 4K. But it was the sleek and tiny OS2 that captured the attention of many at the show. Its shoebox size and throw ratio of 0.18:1 offers flexible room placement. The 4K resolution, brightness of 2,500 ISO lumens and 110 percent coverage of the BT.2020 color gamut all promise crisp, clear images. Continue reading CES: JMGO’s O2S Ultra 4K Projector Throws 100-Inch Screen

CES: InkPoster Wall Frame Offers New Take on Digital Displays

Three companies have collaborated on a new e-ink digital display designed for artwork and photography. Available in sizes from 13.3 to 31.5 inches, the InkPoster display was demonstrated at CES this month, promising a gamut of 60,000 colors. The highly-efficient wireless product — which reportedly only requires a recharge about once every year — was developed by PocketBook of Switzerland, Sharp of Japan, and E Ink of Massachusetts. The smallest and largest models use E Ink’s Spectra 6 screen tech, and a third 28.5-inch version uses Sharp’s IGZO tech. Prices will range from $599 to $2,400, although availability has yet to be announced. Continue reading CES: InkPoster Wall Frame Offers New Take on Digital Displays

CES: Samsung Aims to Bring Its ‘Vision AI’ to TVs and Homes

Samsung has made a tradition of opening CES with a “First Look” event the night before exhibits open in Las Vegas. This year, that January 6 event introduced the theme “AI for All: Everyday, Everywhere,” with artificial intelligence allowing devices like TVs to intuitively (and sometimes autonomously) make choices that enhance our lifestyle. Samsung sees TV as “no longer just a screen, but a companion that enriches your home.” In addition to displays, Samsung also plans to introduce its “Vision AI” technology across various home appliance and mobile devices in 2025. Continue reading CES: Samsung Aims to Bring Its ‘Vision AI’ to TVs and Homes

CES: Xgimi Demonstrates 100-Inch Concept Projector Screen

Projector company Xgimi unveiled a concept projector screen called Ascend — “the ultimate home entertainment solution” — that was one of CES’s most talked about offerings. A motorized 100-inch (diagonal) Ascend screen that rises from the floor with two built-in Harman Kardon sound bars was paired with Xgimi’s ultra short-throw Aura 2 4K projector for display during the show, which garnered positive word-of-mouth for its sleek design. It was also appreciatively noticed for what Xgimi says will be an affordable price, though the Chinese company stressed the technology is still in development. Continue reading CES: Xgimi Demonstrates 100-Inch Concept Projector Screen

CES: LG Debuts a Dual-Mode Bendable 5K2K Game Monitor

At CES 2025 this month, LG Electronics debuted its LG UltraGear OLED Bendable Gaming Monitor, positioning it as the world’s first 5K2K-resolution bendable OLED display. The 45-inch 45GX990A can transition from completely flat to a 900R curvature within seconds, allowing users to customize their gaming experience. An upgraded Dual-Mode feature can switch easily between resolution and refresh rate presets, accommodating different aspect ratios and picture sizes. And the zippy 0.03ms (GtG) response time aims to provide heightened immersion. It did not go unnoticed at the show that the display also offers smart streaming options. Continue reading CES: LG Debuts a Dual-Mode Bendable 5K2K Game Monitor

CES: HP Mini PC, All-in-One Desktop Feature Copilot+ AI Tech

HP announced its Copilot+ mini PC and all-in-one desktop PCs at CES 2025 in Las Vegas last week. Rather than powering the new devices with Qualcomm chips, HP chose AMD’s Ryzen AI Max chips for the company’s new Z2 Mini G1a — the “world’s most powerful mini workstation” — and Intel Core Ultra 200V processors for the OmniStudio X all-in-one, described by some as a legitimate iMac Pro competitor. The Intel processors have enough power to support Microsoft Copilot+ PC features for the desktop, while the Z2 Mini G1a is also a Copilot+ PC, touting the AI-powered features, image generation, and editing tools available in Windows 11. Continue reading CES: HP Mini PC, All-in-One Desktop Feature Copilot+ AI Tech

CES: Splay Provides a Foldable, Wrinkle-Free, Portable Display

Amongst the exhibits of Hong Kong technology companies at CES 2025 in Las Vegas last week, our team found a 24-inch, wrinkle-free, portable display made of optical polymer material that can be flexibly folded like a bag. Marketed as the Splay, this radical device — a CES Innovation Awardee from last year — is a collaboration of Hong Kong’s Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI) and U.S. company Arovia. The back of Splay connects with a compact DLP projector box the size of a book that shows high-contrast 2K resolution image on the screen. Continue reading CES: Splay Provides a Foldable, Wrinkle-Free, Portable Display

CES: HYPERVSN Showcases Latest 3D Holographic Solutions

At this year’s CES, London-based 3D holographic system maker HYPERVSN presented its latest portfolio of solutions built with its LED-based rotor technology and specialized accessories. At the center of the exhibit was a nearly 30-feet tall version of the company’s SmartV Wall that manifested 3D objects in a futuristic circular glass case. Next to that display was a 3D human-sized digital avatar integrated with ChatGPT that interacted with attendees in real time. Also competing for attention was a live-streamed 3D hologram of a person presented via a camera and green-screen setup. Continue reading CES: HYPERVSN Showcases Latest 3D Holographic Solutions

CES: Image Sensors Adapt to Light Changes Like Human Eye

CES’s Eureka Park is a section of exhibits where startups and early-stage products from all over the world solicit feedback and explore opportunities. From this year’s Italian delegates at Eureka Park, our team found EYE2DRIVE, a semiconductor company that develops CMOS chips for digital imaging inspired by the human eye. Their image sensors use AI to mimic the human eye’s ability to adapt its response to changing environmental light conditions. As a result, quality and color of the captured image remains unaffected. While currently focusing on autonomous navigation applications, the tech has potential for media production as well. Continue reading CES: Image Sensors Adapt to Light Changes Like Human Eye

CES: Hisense Introduces L9Q Laser TV with Compact Console

One of the new television unveilings at CES this year was Hisense’s L9Q, the latest evolution of the Chinese company’s L9 Series of laser TVs first introduced in 2014. Offering five immersive screen sizes ranging from 100 to 150 inches at 4K UHD resolution, L9Q touts the most compact laser TV console (as small as a 12-inch laptop). Its proprietary TriChroma triple-laser light engine emits up to 5,000 lumens with a 5,000:1 contrast ratio and is the first to achieve 1,500 nits full-screen brightness. Each L9Q is paired with one of the company’s Ambient Light Rejection (ALR) screens. The L9Q also supports Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual X, and eARC for quality surround sound. Continue reading CES: Hisense Introduces L9Q Laser TV with Compact Console

CES: Lenovo Reveals Third-Party SteamOS Gaming Handheld

Lenovo announced the Legion Go S, the first device outside of Valve’s own hardware to officially ship with SteamOS. Launching in May 2025, the $499 handheld gaming PC joins Valve’s Steam Deck in the lower-price segment of the PC handheld market. The device features an 8-inch display with 120Hz variable refresh rate and runs on a Lenovo-exclusive AMD Ryzen Z2 Go chip. Lenovo plans to release both SteamOS and Windows versions, with the Windows variant arriving first. The device introduces several technical improvements over its predecessor, replacing detachable controllers with an integrated grip design. Continue reading CES: Lenovo Reveals Third-Party SteamOS Gaming Handheld

CES: 6P Color Pivots to Provide New Color Management Tools

6P Color, the color science technology company that innovated the multi-primary color system, recently pivoted its focus to provide color management tools for display manufacturers to reproduce colors the way they are intended at the source. The new C-suite leadership brought in four months ago is transitioning the company to this new direction. During CES, the ETC team met with 6P Color CTO Matthew Brantley; Board Member Steven Poster, ASC; and Lead Product Manager Kennen Dietz. They explained their tech could deliver immediate improvements by addressing the shortcoming in current displays of not fully representing the color space of an image source in the displays’ native gamuts. Continue reading CES: 6P Color Pivots to Provide New Color Management Tools

CES: Samsung Goes Wireless with mini-LED on The Frame Pro

Having commercialized the idea of a TV that displays art in its downtime, Samsung has faced some criticism for The Frame’s performance when it comes to displaying traditional video content. Now the company is attempting to silence the critics with The Frame Pro, a mini-LED TV that promises brighter colors, sharper contrasts and improved local dimming for deeper blacks. Powered by the NQ4 Gen3 AI Processor, “The Frame Pro offers unparalleled picture quality for both artwork and video content,” Samsung claims. It comes with Wireless One Connect, allowing a seamless blend with the environment. Continue reading CES: Samsung Goes Wireless with mini-LED on The Frame Pro