The 2025 CES in the United States is about to unveil a brand-new chapter in the future intelligent home gardening LAS VEGAS , Dec. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UBHOME, a sub-brand of UBTECH Robotics, announced an intelligent service robot in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. The Robotic Mower M10 is a revolutionary smart lawn mower announced at the 2025 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the United States . This product is powered by the Qualcomm® RB1 Robotics Platform, showcases UBHOME's rich experience in robot research and development, and focuses on solving the pain points of traditional lawn-mowing equipment, providing users with a worry-free and labor-saving smart gardening experience, and creates a new model of gardening intelligence. User-Oriented: The All-New Convenience Brought by the Smart Lawn Mower to Life The Robotic Mower M10 is not only a high performance tool but also an upgrade of the smart lifestyle. In response to the pain points of users when using traditional lawn-mowing equipment, this product offers a series of practical functions, bringing brand-new convenience to home gardening: Wireless and Borderless Mowing : There is no need for cumbersome boundary wire installation anymore. The device relies on accurate environmental perception and navigation technology to independently plan the work area, allowing users to use it right out of the box, saving installation time and energy. Automatic Mowing, Saving Time and Effort : The device can automatically complete the lawn mowing work according to the preset schedule or real-time instructions, enabling users to manage the lawn care through delegation to the mower. Wide Coverage and Stable Signal : It supports a large-scale signal connection of up to 130,000 square meters. Even for extremely large courtyards , stable operation can be ensured, and there is no need to worry about signal loss. Real-time Online, in-control Anytime : Through APP remote control and real-time monitoring, users can adjust the mowing plan or check the device status at any time, managing the courtyard work as they like. The combination of these functions not only greatly simplifies the complexity of mowing work but also liberates users from repetitive physical labor, allowing them to focus on enjoying the wonderful moments of life. UBHOME: In-depth Layout in Smart Home UBHOME is a brand under UBTECH Robotics that focuses on providing smart solutions for families. As a world-leading robot enterprise, UBTECH, with its strong R&D strength and technological accumulation, has successfully launched Walker, China's first commercial bipedal human-sized humanoid robot. The launch of the Robotic Mower M10 by UBHOME this time is an important step in its layout in the smart home field. Relying on UBTECH's technological accumulation in robots and its in-depth understanding of user needs, the Robotic Mower M10 achieves the best mowing effect through environmental recognition and dynamic adjustment. Whether it is complex terrain, steep slopes, or high requirements for fine mowing, it can perform perfectly, demonstrating its excellent technical capabilities and brand commitment. Powered by Qualcomm Technologies, Facilitating Intelligent Upgrading As a global leader in wireless technology and edge intelligence, Qualcomm Technologies provides cutting-edge technical support for the Robotic Mower M10, including intelligent edge computing platforms, dynamic path planning, and environmental perception technologies. These technologies ensure that the device can operate efficiently in various environments, providing users with a precise and efficient smart experience. The Robotic Mower M10 utilizes the Qualcomm RB1 Robotics Platform to ensure the superior operation of the Robotic Mower M10 in large-scale courtyards, laying a solid foundation for realizing smart life. Industry Significance and Trend: Promoting the Development of Gardening Intelligence With the continuous increase in the demand for home intelligence, the market for smart gardening equipment is in a period of rapid development. As a typical representative of this trend, the smart lawn mower not only meets consumers' pursuit of a convenient lifestyle but also provides a direction for the transformation of the gardening industry from tool manufacturing to smart services. The product released by UBHOME not only fills the gap in the high-performance lawn-mowing equipment market but also sets a new industry benchmark. Through the multiple advantages of wireless , real-time connection, and fully automated operation, it endows home gardening with new value, making users no longer regard mowing as a burden but feel the convenience and fun brought by technology. Innovation Hand in Hand, Co-creating Smart Life The collaboration between UBHOME and Qualcomm Technologies showcases a strong collaboration of technology and innovation. Both parties are committed to bringing more convenient and efficient life experiences to consumers through technological innovation. At the 2025 CES, UBHOME and Qualcomm Technologies will showcase the innovative functions and application scenarios of this Robotic Mower M10. About UBHOME UBHOME is a brand under UBTECH Robotics, focusing on providing smart solutions for families. UBTECH is a world-leading robot enterprise dedicated to the research and development and application of artificial intelligence and robot technology and has successfully served more than 900 enterprise-level customers in more than 50 countries around the world. Media Contact Information For more information, please contact: UBHOME Brand Team: mbu-sales@ubtrobot.com Qualcomm is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ubhome-collaborates-with-qualcomm-to-release-the-smart-lawn-mower-co-creating-a-new-era-of-smart-life-302339211.html SOURCE UBTECH ROBOTICS CORP LTD
Christmas is over but the spirit of the holiday season still lives in my heart and in my head. In my ears, actually. It’s mostly in my ears. I hate to complain about Apple again but for a company that specializes in making intuitive technology a seamless part of our lifestyle, they do some dumb things. Like the other day when I was driving home from work and I forgot to get some cash to pay my house cleaner. Oh dear. That sounds terrible. What a privileged, jerky thing to say. Yes. I pay someone to clean my house. I don’t have a cool truck or a boat or an all-terrain vehicle. I have a cleaner. Don’t judge me. Paying a cleaner has been a wise investment because without one, I know I’d be divorced by now. I’m all for sharing the housework but, hooo boy, I guarantee we would have had some marriage-ending fights about who’s turn it is to shampoo the ottoman or dust the ceiling fan. And no, shovelling snow and mowing lawns does not earn me a free pass from housework. I’m getting sidetracked here. I forgot to get cash and I was driving but I remembered I could ask Siri to help me out. That’s what Siri is designed for, right? Siri lives in my iPhone, which is connected to my Apple Watch and via Bluetooth to my car’s brain. “Hey Siri, is there an ATM nearby?” Siri ignored me. Turns out she was sleeping. I had to unlock my phone to get Siri to work so already the “hands-free for safe driving” concept is out the window. Thanks, Apple. I got through to Siri, but she didn’t know anything. She just wanted to phone a random BMO branch for me. I didn’t want to phone anyone. I rarely speak with Siri because it always ends with me feeling like a psychopath yelling and swearing at a gadget. Arguing with Siri is a side issue. My real problem with Apple this Christmas season is leading up to the holidays, I got in the mood to hear a little “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” or “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” So I found a playlist on Apple Music and added it to my library. Now I have all this Christmas music on my app and I can’t get rid of it. Since I added it from giant playlists, I have a whole universe of holiday songs from a zillion artists and scores of albums and what that all means is — I have to go in and select each song and delete them one at a time. Or I could just leave the Christmas music alone. The problem is, if I go to listen to my music library, I’m going to go from sitting on a dock in July grooving along to “Sympathy for the Devil” and “Like a Rolling Stone” right into “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.” It’s annoying at best and kind of embarrassing if I’m bravely busting out my playlist in the company of others. So that’s how I’m spending my post-Christmas downtime — purging the ghosts of Christmas past one song and carol at a time. We have a controversial pick as reader Sheila wants to flag “irregardless.” “It is a double negative: both prefix IRR and suffix LESS,” she writes. My spellchecker agrees with Sheila but Merriam-Webster retorts: “It may not be a word that you like or a word that you would use in a term paper, but irregardless certainly is a word.”
Mobile wallets that allow you to pay using your phone have been around for well more than a decade, and over those years they’ve grown in popularity, becoming a key part of consumers’ credit card usage. According to a “state of credit card report” for 2025 from credit bureau Experian, 53% of Americans in a survey say they use more frequently than traditional payment methods. To further incentivize mobile wallet usage, some credit card issuers offer bonus rewards when you elect to pay that way. But those incentives can go beyond just higher reward rates. In fact, mobile wallets in some ways are becoming an essential part of activating and holding a credit card. For example, they can offer immediate access to your credit line, and they can be easier and safer than paying with a physical card. From a rewards perspective, it can make a lot of sense to reach for your phone now instead of your physical card. The Apple Card offers its highest reward rates when you use it through the mobile wallet. Same goes for the PayPal Cashback Mastercard® when you use it to make purchases via the PayPal digital wallet. The Kroger grocery store giant has a co-branded credit card that earns the most when you pay using an eligible digital wallet, and some major credit cards with quarterly rotating bonus categories have a history of incentivizing digital wallet use. But again, these days it’s not just about the rewards. Mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and PayPal can offer to your credit line while you wait for your physical card to arrive after approval. Indeed, most major issuers including Bank of America®, Capital One and Chase now offer instant virtual credit card numbers for eligible cards that can be used upon approval by adding them to a digital wallet. Additionally, many co-branded credit cards — those offered in partnership with another brand — commonly offer instant card access and can be used immediately on in-brand purchases. Credit cards typically take seven to 10 days to arrive after approval, so instant access to your credit line can be particularly useful if you need to make an urgent or unexpected purchase. Plus, they allow you to start spending toward a card’s sign-up bonus right away. As issuers push toward mobile payments, a growing number of merchants and businesses are similarly adopting the payment method. The percentage of U.S. businesses that used digital wallets increased to 62% in 2023, compared to 47% the previous year, according to a 2023 survey commissioned by the Federal Reserve Financial Services. Wider acceptance is potentially good news for the average American, who according to Experian has about four credit cards. While that won’t necessarily weigh down your wallet, it can be hard to manage multiple cards and rewards categories at once. Mobile wallets offer to store and organize all of your workhorse cards, while not having to carry around ones that you don’t use often. They can also help you more easily monitor your spending and rewards, and some even track your orders’ status and arrival time. Plus, paying with a digital wallet offers added security. That’s because it uses technology called when you pay, which masks your real credit card number and instead sends an encrypted “token” that’s unique to each payment. This is unlike swiping or dipping a physical card, during which your credit card number is more directly accessible. And again, because a mobile wallet doesn’t require you to have your physical cards present, there’s less chance of one falling out of your pocket or purse.
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A Dutch court on Tuesday passed the first five sentences over last month’s attacks against Israelis in Amsterdam, prescribing punishments critics said were inappropriately mild. The sentences, the heaviest of which was six months in prison, prompted indignation from Dutch Jews, who were shocked by the coordinated mass assaults by dozens of Arabs and Muslims on fans of Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv team who were in Amsterdam for a match. Herman Loonstein, a prominent lawyer and Jewish community activist, said the prosecution bore some of the responsibility for the sentences, which he found excessively lenient. “The prosecution rushed this but at the expense of their preparedness,” he told JNS. “A better preparation could have led to an attempted homicide indictment,” which did not happen. The Center for Information and Documentation on Israel, or CIDI, called the sentences “a regrettable sign,” but added that it was “good that prison sentences were imposed and that community service alone was not enough. This shows that the legal order is also shocked.” Brigitte Wielheesen, a veteran journalist who is Jewish, called the sentences “meager” considering the maximum terms of 4.5-12 years for the prosecuted offenses. “Are aggravating factors, such as discriminatory aspects and major social impact, not taken into account?” she queried. Defendant Sefa Ö., 32, received the heaviest sentence of six months in prison, De Telegraaf reported . The prosecution had sought two years. A hairdresser whose wife is pregnant, he was filmed kicking a man against a moving tram and punching another who was already lying on the ground. Umutcan A., a 24-year-old man from The Hague, was sentenced to a month behind bars instead of the five months requested. He was seen kicking a man in the face and stealing a scarf from another victim. He described his actions as a “Jew hunt” in text messages, according to the indictment. Rachid O. directed people on a WhatsApp group to where they could find Jews to assault and inquired whether any had died. He was convicted of incitement to violence but sentenced to 10 weeks in prison as opposed to the requested four months. Lucas D. from Monnickendam received a sentence of 100 hours of community service instead of the requested three months of jail time. A spokesperson for the prosecution said it “disagrees” with the court’s decision to try Lucas D., 19, as a minor. The spokesperson said the prosecution was “satisfied” with how the court “rejected all the defense’s claims” regarding the prison sentences for the four other defendants. He added, however, that his office is “looking at the number of months of prison sentence imposed compared to our demand.” Stopping short of mentioning an appeal, the spokesperson told Het Parool that his office plans to “study” the sentences. Of the dozens of perpetrators documented assaulting Israelis on the night of Nov. 7, only seven have been prosecuted. The trial of the remaining two is ongoing. The attacks were together one of the worst antisemitic incidents in the Netherlands since the Holocaust, featuring real-time coordination online by hundreds of locals. The sentencing follows a gradual shift in the narrative in the Netherlands around the occurrence, which initially prompted condemnations from across the political spectrum. However, left-wing politicians, including Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, gradually changed their rhetoric, implying the mass assault was provoked by the Maccabi fans. Halsema earlier this month retracted her earlier use of the word “pogrom” in connection with the assaults.
Despite feds downplaying drowns, Murphy pleads for helpThe senior linebacker opted to stick around, believing in coach Kenny Dillingham's vision for a better future. It came sooner than anyone outside the program expected. "I’m doing whatever I can to win,” McCullough said. “I’m not really a stat player. This is my last year of college and my main goal is just to win.” The Sun Devils are doing just that, becoming one of college football's biggest surprises along the way. Picked to finish last in its first Big 12 season, Arizona State (8-2, 5-2 Big 12) now controls its destiny for a spot in the conference title game. The 21st-ranked Sun Devils have already clinched their first bowl berth since 2021, the year they were last ranked in the AP Top 25 before this week. Arizona State has taken down two ranked teams this season, 27-19 over then-No. 16 Utah on Oct. 11 and 24-14 at then-No. 20 Kansas State last weekend. The Sun Devils will play their biggest home game in recent memory against No. 14 BYU on Saturday , the first home game between ranked teams in Tempe since 2014. Beat the Cougars and Arizona State can clinch a spot in the Big 12 Championship on Dec. 7 in Arlington, Texas, with a win over rival Arizona in the regular-season finale. “It means a lot to these guys to come in here with that chip on their shoulder and do something that really nobody thought we could do,” Dillingham said. Arizona State faced adversity on and off the field when Dillingham arrived in 2023. After winning eight games in 2021, the Sun Devils went 3-9 the following year while under investigation by the NCAA, a combination that led to the firing of Herm Edwards during his fifth season here. Dillingham had success as Oregon's offensive coordinator and brought the requisite enthusiasm of being a young — he was 32 at the time — first-time head coach returning to his alma mater. Despite rallying the community around the program, Dillingham fell into hard luck his first season in the desert. The Sun Devils were decimated by injuries, particularly at quarterback, and never recovered, finishing 3-9 for the second straight season. But Dillingham had the pieces in place. He proved to be adept at finding the right players through the transfer portal, landing former Sacramento State running back Cam Skattebo two years ago and former Michigan State quarterback Sam Leavitt prior to this season. The hard-running Skattebo has been one of the nation's best running backs and Leavitt has been a perfect fit for Arizona State's offense, making good decisions while extending plays with his legs. The portal success extends across Arizona State's roster and Dillingham has sprinkled in solid recruiting classes while convincing key players to remain, a combination that's meshed into a team that could crash the College Football Playoff if the pieces fall just right. “We were a three-win team twice,” Dillingham said. “We were under NCAA sanctions. Most head coaches, to be brutally honest, get fired if you take a job under sanctions. You don’t survive. You’re hired to be fired. That’s the nature of the beast and right now we’re sitting here at 8-2, and I couldn’t be prouder." Dillingham's vision for a better future, one the rest of the country didn't see coming, is here and now. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
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Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - Tech gifts are consistently some of the most popular presents to give and receive during the holidays. In fact, according to the annual Consumer Technology Holiday Purchase Patterns report , a record 233 million U.S. adults (89%) will buy tech products during the 2024 holiday season. But with so many devices out there, it can be hard to decide on the perfect option for the loved one on your list. A tablet like the new Fire HD 8 from Amazon offers the versatility of an all-in-one device, with access to streaming, gaming, video chatting, reading or writing all at your fingertips. Fire HD 8 also features a vibrant 8-inch HD display and lightweight, portable design, for high-quality entertainment on the go. Plus, Fire HD 8 comes with three new AI features that can help you get the most out of your tablet experience. Check them out below and learn how they can help you with daily tasks this holiday season and beyond. 1. Meet your personal writing assistant Do you struggle with writing a heartfelt message or finessing a tricky email? Fear not! Writing Assist is here to help. Writing Assist works as part of your Fire tablet's device keyboard and compatible apps, including email, Word documents and social media. In just a few taps, you can transform your writing from good to great. Try Writing Assist's pre-set styles to turn a simple email into a professionally written note. Or, you can ask Writing Assist for grammar suggestions to make your writing more concise, or elaborate on your ideas. You can even "emojify" your writing to add more fun and personality. 2. Learn more in less time Say goodbye to scrolling through pages of information. The new Webpage Summaries feature allows you to learn pertinent information as quickly as possible. Available on the Silk browser on Fire tablets, Webpage Summaries provides quick insights on web articles. In a matter of seconds, this feature will distill the key points in an article or on a webpage into a clear, concise summary of what you need to know. 3. Get creative with your device wallpaper With Wallpaper Creator, you can easily add a touch of creative flair and customization to your tablet's home screen. You can choose from one of the curated prompts to get started on creating a unique background. Or, if you're ready to let your imagination run wild, type a description of what you'd like to see. For example, you can ask for an image of a tiger swimming underwater or a watercolor-style image of a desert landscape in space. Wallpaper Creator will then turn your vision into a reality, delivering a high-resolution image that you can use as your tablet's wallpaper. Celebrate an AI-powered holiday season Writing Assist, Webpage Summaries, and Wallpaper Creator are now available on Amazon's new Fire HD 8 and other compatible Fire tablet devices, including the latest Fire HD 10 and Fire Max 11 tablets. To learn more, or to order a new Fire tablet this gift-giving season, visit Amazon.com .Outbreaks of rain will affect northern and western areas this morning A stock image of windy weather. (Brian Lawless/PA) The weather will gradually become more unsettled moving into the New Year, Met Éireann has said. Outbreaks of rain will affect northern and western areas this morning. But the rain will become patchier as it slowly moves southeastwards throughout the day, bringing only minimal amounts over Munster and Leinster. The highest temperatures today are set to range between 8 and 11C. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. It will be dry tonight, with clear spells, but there might be some odd showers possible across western and northern counties. However, it will be colder than recent nights as temperatures are set to drop to 2 and 6C. Sunday will be a breezy day but it will stay mostly dry. Sunny spells and scattered showers might affect the north and west. Temperatures will range between 8 and 11C before dropping to 5 and 9C overnight. Sunday night will remain breezy, with rain in the northwest and well-scattered showers across the Atlantic counties. It will continue breezy early next week, with outbreaks of rain across Ulster and Connacht, which might turn heavier through Monday. It will be mostly dry elsewhere, with sunny spells and temperatures of 9 and 12C. Monday night will turn mostly cloudy, with outbreaks of rain becoming more widespread, while parts of the south and southeast might stay dry. Temperatures are expected to range between 8 and 11C. It will be wet and windy on New Year's Eve but the outbreaks of rain will become lighter and patchier through the day. Temperatures will range between 10 and 12C on Tuesday Met Éireann said there is some uncertainty with the current forecast for New Year's Day but it will likely turn very windy - with strong winds and widespread outbreaks of rain on Wednesday.
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