Samsung's 'SelfieType' aims to let you type on an invisible keyboard

In context: When you think of keyboards, your mind is probably instantly drawn to the traditional, QWERTY-based physical devices you see in just about every modern home, business, and office throughout the world. Or perhaps you think of the smartphone and tablet-based digital keyboards many of us interact with daily. Either way, neither of these keyboard form factors are enough for some companies, and it seems Samsung is one of them.

The company today announced that it will be showing off five "innovative" products

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FBI asks Apple to break the encryption on an iPhone again

A hot potato: The Federal Bureau of Investigation has two iPhones that it believes are linked to the deadly shooting that happened at the Pensacola naval base in Florida last month. The FBI has reportedly asked Apple for help in unlocking the devices. The iPhones in question are believed to have been owned by Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani.

On December 6, 2019, Alshamrani opened fire in a classroom building at the Pensacola Naval Air Station, killing three and wounding eight others before being shot and killed by sheriff deputies. During


Facebook will ban deepfakes, but many fake videos can still fall through the cracks

In context: Facebook is stirring more controversy around its content policies with new changes that focus on fake videos created using artificial intelligence. At the same time, misleading content created using other techniques will only be marked as "false" and prevented from going viral through the news feed.

It's no secret that Facebook is under pressure due to its controversial stance on political ads and its general policies on what content needs to go through fact-checking filters .

The social giant recently announced that it will ban deepfakes on its

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Intel's Horseshoe Bend is a massive, 17-inch tablet prototype with a folding display

In context: The foldable device market is already starting to look a little crowded, thanks to recent and upcoming offerings from Samsung, Huawei, and Lenovo. However, most of these products are on the smaller side, usually taking the form of folding tablets or smartphones. At CES, though, Intel has proven that bigger might just be better.

At the event, Intel revealed its latest folding device prototype, dubbed the Horseshoe Bend. Unlike many other folding-screen device concepts (or actual products) we've

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Sonos is suing Google for allegedly copying speaker technology

The big picture: Sonos is suing Google in two different courts over allegations of patent infringement. While the patent litigation is the primary reason, a secondary reason may be increasingly anti-competitive relationship Sonos has with Google and Amazon. Sonos relies on both for their virtual assistants and storefronts, however, Google Home and Amazon Echo undercut Sonos speakers in price by a significant margin.

Popular smart speaker company Sonos is suing Google in two courts for allegedly stealing its speaker technology, according to The New York Times . Sonos says that


Netgear set to launch budget-friendly Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers this month

In brief: If you find yourself needing better WiFi coverage in your home, mesh routers can be the way to go. Netgear introduced its WiFi 6 capable tri-band Orbi system last fall at a very steep price point. To relax your pocketbook a bit the company announced it is launching a cheaper dual-band alternative.

Netgear unveiled a new addition to its Nighthawk line of routers at CES this week.

As the name implies, the Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System (MK62) creates a mesh network with

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Japanese drone startup Aeronext showcases Flying Gondola concept at CES

The big picture: Japanese drone startup Aeronext has become the latest to tackle the “flying car” concept at CES with its autonomous, single-seater passenger drone called the Flying Gondola. It's more a glimpse into the future than a consumer-ready product, but could this be what personal transportation looks like in a decade?

The craft uses what Aeronext calls Tiltbody technology to keep the passenger cockpit level at all times, similar to how a cabin on a Ferris wheel always stays level with the ground. Think


Grab Microsoft's new Surface Pro 7 with cover for only $770, Dell's XPS 13 laptop is $450 off

Naturally there aren't as many deals around as we saw a few weeks back, and in many cases we're just seeing popular tech items getting replenished after being out of stock for a bit. Then again, we found a handful of noteworthy deals that you may not want to miss. Like Microsoft's latest Surface Pro 7 which is discounted to just $770, including


Razer's new Tomahawk modular gaming PC is based on Intel's latest NUC

Bottom line: It’s easy to get seduced by the simplicity of a compact modular system like this but the truth is, they are notoriously difficult to pull off. Razer itself even took a swing at the concept back at the 2014 CES with Project Christine, a prototype that never materialized.

Razer like clockwork is back at CES with another eye-catching concept. In partnership with Intel, the gaming accessory maker is unveiling its Razer Tomahawk Gaming Desktop which is based on the NUC 9 “Ghost Canyon

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Razer announces the Kishi mobile controller for Android and iPhone

In a nutshell: Razer is stepping up to bat again to see if it can score in the mobile controller market. Its 2014, its Junglecat was a swing and a miss having never been released. Last year's Junglecat reboot was primarily designed for the Razer Phone 2, so it's likely to be a foul ball. Its just-announced Kishi has much broader support. Though, we'll have to see if it ends up being a home run when it releases in the next
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