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The Nex Playground is everything Xbox Kinect wanted to be

This $249 "AI console" has the best elements of the Kinect. Just be prepared for ongoing subscription fees.

Devindra Hardawar

8 hours ago

Tesla is killing off its Model S and X cars to make robots

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Mark Zuckerberg says Reality Labs will (eventually) stop losing so much money

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a day ago

Native Instruments enters into insolvency proceedings, leaving its future uncertain

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Anker's new 45W Nano charger with smart display is on sale for $10 off

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