• What to expect from tech’s biggest conference in January

    December 30, 2025

    CES is the January trade show where the tech industry kicks off the year with a bevy of new and notable announcements — and it’s less than a week away. The CES 2026 show floor is officially open from January 6 through 9, but the fun kicks off with events on Sunday January 4 and a host of press conferences on Monday. As always, product demos, announcements and networking will be happening at the Las Vegas Convention Center and other hotels all over the city. As usual, Engadget will be covering the event in-person and remotely, bringing you news and…

  • Samsung plans to bring Google Photos to its TVs in 2026

    December 30, 2025

    For years now, to enjoy their photos or videos on the big screen, Google Photos users had to either cast their photos to their Android TVs, or sideload the app to use it. The app is now finally getting a version for Samsung TVs: The Korean tech giant on Monday said it plans to bring Google Photos to its TVs in 2026. The company said the initial version of the Google Photos integration will show curated photos and videos through the Memories feature, which will be exclusive to Samsung for six months. The company said users will need to sign…

  • The CarExpert team’s favourite cars of 2025

    December 30, 2025

    As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year that was and nominate the best cars we drove over the past 12 months. The CarExpert team has driven hundreds of new models this year, from new city-friendly electric SUVs to fire-breathing supercars and everything in between, so it’s a long list to choose from. Here, for your festive-season reading pleasure, are what the members of our team chose as their favourite cars of this year. Which is your pick? Do you disagree or agree with us? Let us know in the comments section below. CarExpert can…

  • Video: Off-road battle for Beer O’Clock Hill has automakers scrambling

    December 30, 2025

    Australia’s best-selling utes have been pitted against each other in one of the toughest industry tests for off-road vehicles. However, not all of those tested made it up the first time. The video, published on the CarExpert YouTube channel, was filmed on-site at The Springs 4×4 Park – located at The Glen in the Granite Belt of Queensland, south of Warwick. Within the park is Beer O’Clock Hill, considered one of the toughest off-road hill climbs in the country – allowing for consistent testing back-to-back within the confines of a private property. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new…

  • LG to unveil a canvas-style TV at CES 2026

    December 30, 2025

    LG will unveil a canvas-style art TV, dubbed the LG Gallery TV, at CES 2026. The new model will be offered in 55-inch and 65-inch variants, and sports a flush-mount design along with customizable magnetic frames. The Gallery TV uses a Mini LED display and the company’s AI processor and offers 4K resolution. The new model will also leverage the LG Gallery+ service, a paid subscription with a library of over 4,500 works that users can display on the TV. Users will also be able to create custom images using generative AI or display images from personal photo libraries. LG…

  • How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others

    December 30, 2025

    OpenAI offers app integrations in ChatGPT to allow you to connect your accounts directly to ChatGPT and ask the assistant to do things for you. For instance, with a Spotify integration, you can tell it to create personalized playlists that will show up right in your Spotify app. To get started, make sure you’re logged into ChatGPT. Then type the name of the app you want to use at the start of your prompt, and ChatGPT will guide you through signing in and connecting your account. If you want to set everything up at once, head over to the Settings…

  • Bill Gates Believed Sleeping Is ‘Laziness And Unnecessary’ Until This…

    December 30, 2025

    The wheels of the money churning machine need endless sleepless nights of slogging on, fueled by caffeine. Most billionaires and hustling entrepreneurs would vouch for it. Pulling in all-nighters and occasionally staying awake for two nights in a row to deliver projects on tight deadlines is not what just a high schooler does. Makes you wonder if billionaires are all just a bunch of high schoolers with tons of money. Well, Bill Gates was definitely one. In his recent podcast, ‘Unconfuse Me With Bill Gates’ with guests Seth Rogen and his wife, Lauren Miller Rogen, the billionaire talked about all…

  • Chinese vacuum cleaner maker teases 1000hp electric supercar

    December 30, 2025

    A vacuum cleaner maker from China has teased the first image of a new supercar it will reveal in the metal at the January 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, United States (US). Dreame Automotive, known for high-performance vacuum cleaners, announced plans last August to build its first vehicle, an electric supercar it says will target the Bugatti Veyron, which was the world’s fastest car when it launched in 2004, capable of more than 400km/h. The images show the sleek two-seat Dreame supercar’s svelte lines, with a low stance capped by large alloy wheels housing cross-drilled brakes, as…

  • China introduces “no fire, no explosion” EV battery standards

    December 30, 2025

    New laws introduced in China aim to improve the safety of electric vehicle (EV) battery packs, including a “no fire, no explosion” requirement focusing on eliminating battery fires and subsequent hazards. The regulations will bring global benefits given the dominance of China in the EV battery supply chains and their proliferation across auto brands, including Tesla, BYD and Toyota. According to CarNewsChina, the new rules come into effect on January 1, 2026, and they “will require automakers to optimise battery structures and thermal management systems to improve the overall safety of new energy vehicles”. ‘New energy vehicles’ is a term…