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IN THIS ISSUE

 

💻 Lenovo's crazy expanding laptop may have become a reality
😀 I replaced Google Assistant with Alexa and haven’t looked back
📱 The world's biggest tech show is just a few weeks away
🍿 Watch the first trailer for the new Superman movie

🕹️ The patch to fix Stalker 2 is ridiculously huge

 
 

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COMPUTING

 

One of the most exciting upcoming CES 2025 launches just got leaked

 

Lenovo's laptop is described as 'the world’s first rollable display-equipped product headed for retail'

 

Remember the wacky rollable laptop prototype that Lenovo teased at MWC 2023? Well, a new report claims that the concept has become a reality and will be unveiled at CES 2025 in just a few weeks’ time.

The concept design looks like a normal laptop at first. But the magic happens when you press a button on the side. This causes the screen to extend out from under the keyboard, giving you a much larger display. It’s cool and crazy all at the same time ...

 
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MORE COMPUTING

 
  • Generative-AI-powered video editing is coming to Instagram
  • ChatGPT just got a bump to its coding powers
  • Here’s why some PC gamers shouldn’t install the latest Windows 11 update
 
 

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MOBILE

 

I replaced Google Assistant with Amazon Alexa and haven’t looked back

 

'Swapping to an Amazon Alexa system has eliminated all that frustration, and it suits my way of life far better than Assistant'

 

After years of unreliable service from Google Assistant, it was a house move that finally prompted Digital Trends’ Andy Boxall to try Amazon’s Alexa assistant instead — and he’s never regretted the switch.

In an in-depth piece about his experience, Andy reveals why Google Assistant proved so frustrating, and what it’s been like adding smart home products to his Alexa setup. Read on to find out some of the drawbacks of Amazon Alexa, and whether Andy would ever return to Google’s alternative ... 

 
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

 

The 40 best tech gifts under $100 for the one who has everything

 

Shopping on a budget? No problem. We included options that will ‘wow’ even the most difficult-to-shop-for friend — all under $100 ...

 
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AUDIO / VIDEO

 

The world's biggest tech show is just a few weeks away

 

On January 7, tech giants and promising startups alike will show off their goodies in Las Vegas

 

The fast-approaching CES tech show is beginning to stir excitement among tech fans. With its reputation as the global stage for innovation, we’re hoping to see plenty of groundbreaking advancements in everything from TVs, computers, smartphones, and smartwatches to audio devices, robotics, drones, AI, and more.

CES is not just an event — it's a glimpse into the future, sparking curiosity and inspiring visions of tomorrow. Digital Trends will be bringing you all of the most exciting updates from the show, which kicks off early next month. Read on to enjoy some of the early coverage ...

 
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ENTERTAINMENT

 

Superman teaser trailer previews David Corenswet as a battered Man of Steel

 

The movie soars into theaters on July 11

 

Released on Thursday, the trailer for the new superhero movie begins with an injured Superman (David Corenswet) lying in the snow as he waits for the arrival of Krypto the Superdog. When the mighty mutt arrives, the bloodied Superman utters: “Home. Take me home.”

Set to an edgier version of John Williams' iconic Superman theme, the trailer shows us Corenswet as Clark Kent at The Daily Planet, and intorduces Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. The trailer also offers a taste of the stunning special effects that audiences will be able to enjoy when they go to see Superman next summer ...

 
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GAMING

 

Stalker 2’s 110GB patch includes an astonishing 1800 updates

 

As far as patches go, this one's a real whopper

 

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is getting a much-needed update to fix the buggy A-Life system. That’s good news for players, but it’s the size of the patch that really catches the attention: 110GB, with more than 1,800 changes. The game’s developers acknowledged the large size and confirmed that downloading it “will take some time.”  So, start now and it should be done by Christmas Day.

The rollout of the gargantuan patch for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl follows the game’s troubled launch last month, with players experiencing a slew of technical issues such as visual bugs, audio problems, and gameplay disruption. If 110GB of fixes doesn't sort it all out, nothing will ...

 
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MORE GAMING

 
  • The annual Steam Winter Sale is back with some deep discounts
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