Xbox is thinking about future hardware, and it might not be just another box connected to your TV. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer told Bloomberg that the team is considering its own gaming handheld – but that it will take years.
In an earlier interview with IGN, Spencer mentioned a hypothetical “Xbox Gaming Handheld PC Device”, which now appears to be in the early research and prototyping stage. The Xbox boss said that if Xbox designs a handheld console it would be important to include local play. Compared to existing devices like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally and Legion Go, it’s unclear what unique features the Xbox handheld could offer.
Amazon Haul will be the company’s new discount storefront designed to compete with Temu and Shein. It will be mobile-only and sell goods at “insanely low prices”. Unlike the fast pace of Amazon Prime, Amazon promises that its Haul orders will arrive in less than two weeks. Previously, CNBC mentioned that Amazon is exploring storefronts to sell goods directly from China to US customers.
The Lightfoot is a roughly $5,000 solar scooter built by San Francisco-based R&D outfit Otherlab. Two 120W panels mounted on either side will slowly charge a battery parked on the street or outside. Otherlab claims this passive solar charging will deliver three miles of charge per hour, or 18 miles of charge if left in daylight for a full day.
The ASUS Zenbook A14 feels extremely light, weighing between 2.2 and 2.4 pounds, and has a gorgeous 14-inch OLED screen and a nice array of ports (USB-C, USB-A and HDMI)! What more could you want in a MacBook Air competitor? After years of copying Apple’s MacBooks, ASUS has proven it can outdo Apple without resorting to gimmicks like dual screens or bright lights.
The Zenbook A14 is simply a compact laptop that feels great in your hands, thanks to ASUS’ unique CeraLumin case material. ASUS claims it can last up to 32 hours when playing video, which is way more than Apple’s MacBook Air’s estimate of 18 hours. It might seem strange that the least attractive laptop at CES 2025 is one of our favorites, but sometimes pure practicality can’t be denied.