LG's next robots include an Echo-like assistant and other top stories.

• LG's next robots include an Echo-like assistant

  LG is also interested in taking robots outdoors. One model getting a preview at CES will have "new capabilities" for taking care of your yard, including your garden.The company isn't diving deep into features (that's what its January 4th event is for), but you should expect some common trends. At least some of the bots can steer themselves through "complex environments," and there will be some Pepper-like robots built to help you at airports and hotels. All told, LG is bent on making robots as ..

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• The 100 Steam Games That Made The Most Money In 2016

  

  Today Valve announced the 100 games that have brought in the most revenue on Steam in 2016. The list is quite varied, ranging from top dogs like Grand Theft Auto V and the company’s own Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to more granular games like Stellaris. The is the first time that Valve has put together such an extensive list that ranks games according to their total gross revenue for the year. The games are sorted into one of four different tiers, with 1-12 labeled as “Platinum,” 13-24 l..

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• A real year for VR: 2016's best on Vive, Oculus, PSVR, and more

  

  Enlarge / VR, VR, and VR. reader comments 26 2016 was the year that consumer-grade VR went from something most of us just read about to something that started appearing in stores and homes. In the past, articles about VR proclaimed, "You can't convey the effect on a flat screen, you'll have to trust us!" and "It's magical, we promise!" But the praise was impossible to verify since you probably couldn't stick your own eyes into a pair of pricey goggles. Even as one of VR's biggest early fa..

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• Apple iOS 10.3 Beta Tipped For January With New 'Theater' Mode In Tow: What Could It Be?

  

  Apple is reportedly gearing up to release iOS 10.3.1 beta in January and it could include an intriguing "Theater" mode, according to a new leak. The beta update could be focused on improving the iPad experience, but it remains unclear just what that Theater mode would entail. Before we dive any deeper, keep in mind that this information is not official and it may well turn out to be fake. In fact, Apple-centric publication AppleInsider says this rumor is "highly questionable" and it's best to t..

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• Ben Heck's PlayStation 4 Pro teardown

  

  It's time to appraise the decisions Sony made when designing the newest iteration of the PlayStation console. Ben compares the PS4 Pro to the XBox One and the PS4 Slim, and then answers the ultimate question on everyone's mind: "Why can't the PlayStation 4 Pro do 4K Blu-ray ?" While taking apart the console, Ben also comes across some curious similarities to the XBox One, making us wonder. Also, why do so many versions of the PlayStation 4 even exist? You'll have to watch the episode to find ..

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• Hyundai Fuel Cell SUV with 348 Mile Range Coming in January 2018: Nikkei

  

  Green cars and automated technologies have been termed as the future of automobile industry. While many companies are working on electric vehicles, some are also trying their luck in fuel-cell technology including Asian car makers Hyundai, Toyota and Honda. Nikkei has reported that Hyundai could launch second-generation of its Fuel Cell SUV in January 2018. Hyundai has been working on improving the range of its SUV and the newer version could reach 348 miles before it would need refueling. Hyu..

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