Thursday
Jan092025

LEGO 'Bluey' sets coming soon

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Get ready for some exciting news, Bluey fans! The LEGO Group and BBC Studios have announced a brand-new collaboration that will bring the beloved animated series to life in LEGO form. This marks the first-ever LEGO product line based on Bluey.

The new collection will feature six LEGO Bluey sets designed to cater to younger builders and families. These sets will allow fans to recreate their favourite moments from the show and embark on imaginative adventures with characters like Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli.

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Thursday
Jan092025

CES 2025: Shark's bite into beauty: CryoGlow mask promises radiant skin

Photo: Shark

Shark, known for its home appliances, expanded its Beauty business in 2021 and is now venturing into skincare with the CryoGlow mask. Showcased at CES 2025, this multi-functional device combines LED and infrared light with a unique under-eye cooling treatment to address various skin concerns.

Developed over 18 months, the CryoGlow mask reflects Shark's consumer-centric approach. By actively listening to customer feedback, the brand identified a need for an inclusive skin care solution that addresses diverse concerns like firming, tightening, and acne.

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Wednesday
Jan082025

Meta ditches fact-checkers, embraces Community Notes

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a significant shift in the company's content moderation approach, emphasizing free speech and reducing censorship. This includes abandoning its fact-checking program and transitioning to a Community Notes model, similar to X (formerly Twitter), across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Zuckerberg argues that complex moderation systems often lead to unintended censorship, impacting millions of users. By empowering the community to assess and provide context for potentially misleading information through Community Notes, Meta aims to improve accuracy and reduce reliance on internal fact-checkers. While Community Notes have shown promise on other platforms, concerns remain about their effectiveness in preventing misinformation spread.

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Tuesday
Jan072025

The future of seeing? Even Realities launches G1 & G1B at CES 2025

Even Realities showcased its G1 smart glasses and the new G1B model at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Both versions feature a sleek design, with the G1B offering a more rectangular frame than the G1's rounder aesthetic. Powered by a 160mAh battery, the glasses provide up to 1.5 days of use (and extra juice with its 2,000mAh charging case) and boast waveguide displays with a 25-degree field of view and 640x200 resolution for displaying essential information like navigation, real-time translations, and smartphone notifications.

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