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Tesla, Warner Bros. dodge some claims in ‘Blade Runner 2049’ lawsuit, copyright battle continues

A federal judge dismissed trademark claims against Tesla and Warner Bros. in a lawsuit filed by Alcon Entertainment, a production company behind the 2017 sci-fi movie Blade Runner 2049. However, the judge allowed Alcon to continue its copyright infringement claims against Tesla for its alleged use of AI-generated images mimicking scenes from Blade Runner 2049 without permission.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Toyota bZ4X.

Toyota shifts gears: 15 New EVs and a million cars by 2027

DeepSeek AI chatbot running on an iPhone.

DeepSeek readies the next AI disruption with self-improving models

Range Rover Sport P400e

Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan hit the brake on shipments to U.S. over tariffs

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Rivian set to unlock unmapped roads for Gen2 vehicles

Copilot app for Mac

Google Gemini’s best AI tricks finally land on Microsoft Copilot

Amazon Buy for Me feature.

Amazon’s AI shopper makes sure you don’t leave without spending

Heart rate sensor inspired by Starfish.

Starfish-inspired patch solves key issues for wearable heart sensors

Official Imagery for Amazon Project Kuiper.

Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite internet plans take off next week

Alan Truly smiles in this closeup, while wearing the Varjo Aero VR headset.

VR isn’t just fun. It’s a new hope for early detection of Alzheimer’s

Human and robot hand over ChatGPT.

Humans are falling in love with ChatGPT. Experts say it’s a bad omen.

Someone holding an iPhone with the Apple Fitness app open, showing the Custom Plans feature.

Apple’s next major health bet could be an AI doctor

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Depiction of a brownie and ChatGPT.

The next big role for ChatGPT could be… a brownie expert?

According to a study, ChatGPT could speed up the process of sensory evaluation of brownies, reducing the reliance on human tastes and saving resources.
Interacting with Therabot AI App.

Clinical test says AI can offer therapy as good as a certified expert

The first clinical trial of an AI therapist showed significant improvements for people living with depression and anxiety to the same level as a human expert.
The kit for oloid magnetic endoscope (OME).

Tiny magnetic robot rolls inside the gut to look for signs of cancer

Experts at the University of Leeds have created a penny-sized rolling robot that can non-invasively capture ultrasound scans of the gut to look for signs of cancer.
A person’s lips holding the e-Taste sensor kit.

Seeing food in VR games? This sensor will put the real taste in your mouth

Dubbed e-Taste, this tech can release chemicals on the tongue that deliver a real taste of the food and beverage items we might be seeing in the virtual world.
Second-Gen Rivian R1S on a road

EV sales surge could continue as Trump delays ending federal rebates, report says

A surge in sales of electric vehicles in the final months of last year could continue well into 2025, as consumers continue to take advantage of federal tax incentives while they last.,
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You Asked: What’s the most impressive thing you saw at CES?

On this week's episode, we catch up with the Digital Trends team from CES 2025 as they share their favorite tech from CES 2025.
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Health care experts believe regenerative medicine has reached an ‘inflection point’

The CEO of Xenco Medical and the general manager of Terumo BCT discussed the future of regenerative medicine, and how we've arrived at where we are.
CES 2025 Live Blog

CES 2025 day 2 live blog: Garmin, Amazfit, and more

CES 2025 is starting to wrap up, but there's still plenty to cover. Stay tuned here for the latest live updates from the show floor!
The Xpeng LAC appears at CES 2025.

This ‘land aircraft carrier’ is like a Cybertruck that gives birth to a drone

A fully autonomous passenger aircraft emerges from the back of the Land Aircraft Carrier, an ambitious new vehicle from Chinese manufacturer Xpeng.
Top Tech of CES

Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2025 Awards

CES 2025 has taken over Las Vegas, with billboards buzzing about AI and tech everywhere. Digital Trends editors have explored the best innovations from 4,500 exhibitors, uncovering standout products across TVs, EVs, gadgets, and more. From smart devices to a Steam Deck rival, our Top Tech of CES 2025 awards showcase the highlights you won’t want to miss!
CES 2025 Live Blog

CES 2025 day 1 live blog: ROG, Audio-technica, Lenovo, and more

There's plenty more CES news today as the show officially kicks off. We'll have live updates from the show right here!
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EV incentives supported by 67% of Americans, survey finds

EV government incentives are supported by 67% of Americans, according to a survey.
CES 2025 Live Blog

CES 2025 pre show live blog: Samsung, Hisense, Withings, and more

CES 2025 is kicking off in Las Vegas. Here's all the hottest tech news to come out of the pre show.
The LG booth at CES 2024.

People don’t trust tech. CES 2025 is a chance to change that

As Americans become increasingly skeptical of technology's role in our society, can a trade show like CES help usher back an age of optimism?
Front view of the SolidddVision smartglasses.

These unique smart glasses skirt hype and solve a real medical problem

SolidddVision smart glasses aim to restore vision for people living with macular degeneration, a condition that affects millions but has no medical cure.
CES 2018 Show Floor

What to expect at CES 2025: drone-launching vans, mondo TVs, AI everywhere

CES 2025 will bring our first glimpse at the wall-devouring TVs of our future, a head-spinning array of AI-powered gadgets, and yes, an aircraft carrier van with a drone that launches out of its back.
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Faraday Future could unveil lowest-priced EV yet at CES 2025

Faraday Future will unveil its FX 5 EV prototype, priced $20,000-$30,000, at CES 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Global EV sales expected to rise 30% in 2025, S&P Global says

Global sales of EVs are expected to grow 30% in 2025.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 sets world record for greatest altitude change

Hyundai's Ioniq 5 set a new world record for the greatest altitude change experienced by an electric vehicle (EV).
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Hyundai to offer free NACS adapters to its EV customers

Hyundai will start offering free North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters to its EV customers in the first quarter of 2025.
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For the new Jeep Wagoneer S ad campaign, beauty rhymes with dirty

The Jeep Wagoneer S EV's marketing campaign wants to show “beautiful things can still get dirty.”
A Waymo robotaxi picking up a passenger.

Waymo’s robotaxis are safer than human-driven vehicles, study says

New research says the Waymo Driver service demonstrates better safety performance metrics than human drivers.