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XGIMI Goes Beyond the Screen at CES 2026 with MEMOMIND

2026/01/05
Jerry Paxton
CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

For years, XGIMI has helped people see differently – transforming walls into canvases and light into an immersive experience. Now, the company is reframing how we see the world itself. At CES 2026, XGIMI announces the launch of a new AI hardware brand, MemoMind, which will unveil its first suite of customizable AI glasses.

Born from XGIMI’s strategic incubation, MemoMind marks its first venture beyond projection, drawing upon the company’s design philosophy and optical precision to enter the fast-emerging world of AI wearables. Unlike many AI wearables that feel experimental or intrusive, Memomind is designed to blend seamlessly into daily life. Its first-generation products focus on what matters most: all-day comfort, intuitive interaction, and AI that works quietly in the background – supporting users only when they need it.

Through a combination of ultralight design, adaptive intelligence, and unparalleled visibility, MemoMind reimagines what AI glasses can be: not another gadget to manage, but a companion to think with.

Designed for Personalization, Built for Daily Life

MemoMind’s AI glasses are among the most customizable on the market, offering eight frame styles and five interchangeable temple designs, along with full prescription-lens support. This modular approach allows users to tailor their glasses to their style, needs, and routines – making MemoMind as personal as the eyewear people already wear every day.

Comfort is a foundational design principle. The ultra-light Memo Air Display weighs just 28.9 grams, making it one of the lightest AI glasses available today. Designed for all-day wear, it’s supported by a full-day battery and a charging case that extends use up to a full week, ensuring AI assistance is always available without friction.

Three Product Series, One Everyday-First Philosophy

At launch, MemoMind introduces three product series, each designed around a different balance of display capability and wearability, while maintaining a consistent focus on comfort, simplicity, and ease of use.

  • Memo One is MemoMind’s most feature-complete model, combining integrated speakers with a dual-eye display for both visual and audio AI interaction. It’s designed for users who want the most comprehensive AI experience in a fully customizable pair of display glasses.
  • Memo Air Display prioritizes minimalism and natural wear, featuring a single-eye (monocular) display that delivers essential information while preserving the look, balance, and feel of traditional eyewear. Fully customizable across frames and temples, it’s designed for users who want intelligence without visual overload.

MemoMind also confirmed that a third model, designed to feel even closer to normal glasses, is currently in development and will be announced at a later date.

AI That Works Quietly in the Background

MemoMind glasses run on a multi-LLM hybrid operating system that automatically selects the most suitable AI model for each task – including OpenAI, Azure, and Qwen. Features such as translation, summarization, note-taking, reminders, and contextual guidance operate quietly in the background, keeping interactions brief, relevant, and unobtrusive.

Built on XGIMI Expertise, Designed for Everyday Thinking

Drawing on more than a decade of XGIMI’s experience in optics and industrial design, MemoMind delivers clear, stable air-display visuals that adapt seamlessly to ambient light and movement. Refined proportions, ultralight materials, and thoughtful engineering help MemoMind avoid the bulky look of many AI wearables, redefining AI glasses as a natural companion for everyday thinking, not another device to manage.

“Why choose AI glasses?” said Apollo Zhong, XGIMI Founder and lead investor of MemoMind. “Glasses are the most natural, lowest-friction form factor for intelligence. They fit into people’s lives without requiring new habits. We didn’t choose AI glasses—this is simply the form that makes the most sense for delivering real, everyday intelligence.”

Availability

MemoMind AI Glasses will be showcased at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, at Pepcom (Paris Las Vegas) on January 5, 2026, and at The Venetian Expo – Galileo 1005, January 5, 2026 through January 9, 2026. Preorders will open soon, with Memo One expected to be priced at approximately $599, followed by additional models at later dates.

ORIGIN PC Introduces the S-Class Edge AI Developer Kit

2026/01/05
Jerry Paxton
CES, Geek News, News

ORIGIN PC today revealed the S-Class Edge AI, a compact and turnkey developer kit built around the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB Super. The platform is designed for developers, researchers, and integrators who need a ready-to-use environment for robotics, computer vision, and edge AI workloads. It delivers up to 157 TOPS of performance and allows users to move from unboxing to real-time inference within minutes. S-Class Edge AI represents a new step in ORIGIN PC’s expansion into advanced edge computing solutions.

A Compact and Developer Focused Form Factor

The S-Class Edge AI features a small enclosure that fits easily on a desk, lab bench, or classroom workstation. Front and rear ports include USB 3.2, USB Type C OTG, HDMI 2.0, audio I/O, DC power, and dual Ethernet connectivity. This layout supports peripherals, displays, and robotics equipment and allows developers to begin testing immediately.

 

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The thermally optimized chassis supports stable operation during extended workloads. The compact footprint reinforces the platform’s role as a lab-friendly and classroom-friendly solution that provides workstation level capability without taking up significant space.

 

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Turnkey Software Environment for Faster Development

S-Class Edge AI arrives with a fully prepared JetPack SDK environment, curated sample pipelines, and validation-ready workflows. This configuration removes setup barriers and allows teams to validate models and perception pipelines quickly. The kit also supports ROS2 development and structured benchmarks that help early prototypes align with real deployment requirements.

The combination of 16GB LPDDR5 memory and 1TB high speed NVMe storage supports larger AI models, multi-stream robotics workloads, and concurrent inference pipelines.

Built for Developers, Researchers, Integrators, and Education

  • Developers benefit from a ready-to-run environment that accelerates testing and model optimization.
  • Research institutions gain consistent hardware and software for reproducible experimentation.
  • System integrators can prototype and validate concepts more efficiently.
  • Education programs receive classroom-ready documentation and Jupyter notebook support for multi-unit labs.

 

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Key Capabilities of S-Class Edge AI

  • Up to 157 TOPS of AI performance powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB Super.
  • Turnkey JetPack environment with CUDA, TensorRT, and validated pipelines.
  • 1TB NVMe storage and 16GB LPDDR5 memory for demanding robotics and AI workloads.
  • Validation toolkit with structured benchmarks and ROS2 support.
  • Compact and thermally optimized chassis with flexible I/O options.
  • Designed for rapid prototyping and development aligned with deployment needs.

Launch Timing

S-Class Edge AI will debut at CES 2026 in January, with full availability in February 2026.

Learn more at: https://www.originpc.com/workstation/desktops/s-class-edge-ai/

Disneyland Handcrafted Official Trailer

2026/01/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

The magic of Walt Disney’s dream unfolds when Disneyland Handcrafted, a feature documentary from Leslie Iwerks, takes viewers on an unforgettable journey through the exhilarating year that gave rise to The Happiest Place on Earth. Built from rare archival footage and original audio recordings, the film begins streaming on Disney+ and Disney YouTube on January 22.

Disneyland Handcrafted reveals the extraordinary artistry and grit it took hundreds of craftspeople to bring Walt Disney’s impossible dream project of Disneyland to fruition – from groundbreaking to Opening Day on July 17, 1955.

The documentary captures both the legacy and nostalgia of the year leading up to the creation of the Disneyland Resort. Through newly unearthed materials from the Walt Disney Archives, Iwerks and her team uncovered long-forgotten 16mm film reels and audio recordings. The result is an unpolished, fly-on-the-wall perspective that captures what was truly happening behind the scenes, told through the firsthand accounts of the artists, craftsmen, and Imagineers who were there.

Since opening over 70 years ago, Disneyland has laid the groundwork for a massive global theme park industry that is currently in the biggest era of growth, making this film a truly special treat for Disney fans.

Digital Storm Debuts Vector and Aventum 5 at CES 2026

2026/01/05
Jerry Paxton
CES, Geek News, Hardware News, News

Digital Storm today unveiled two new desktop platforms at CES 2026, Vector and Aventum 5, which showcase two distinct approaches to modern high-end computing: an unapologetically extreme liquid-cooled tower and a dramatically slimmer performance desktop that condenses serious hardware into a compact footprint.

Rethinking High-end Desktops

For the last decade, many high-end desktops have grown bigger, louder, and more power hungry in the race for peak numbers. Vector and Aventum 5 take a different path, focusing on how a PC performs and behaves over hours of rendering, creation, or AI workloads, not just what it hits in a 30-second benchmark run. Both platforms are engineered around modern CPUs from Intel and AMD and graphics options up to NVIDIA RTX 6000 Pro Blackwell, targeting enthusiasts, creators, and AI users who need high, repeatable performance without turning their setups into space heaters.

“High-end desktops shouldn’t have to feel excessive just to be fast,” said Harjit Chana, Founder at Digital Storm. “With Vector and Aventum 5, we wanted to show that you can push hardware to its limits while still caring about thermals, acoustics, and the space it takes up on or under a desk.”

Vector: Compact, Dense, and Deliberate

Vector approaches the same problem from the opposite direction: what if a serious high-end desktop did not have to dominate a room? With a much slimmer footprint than a traditional ATX tower, Vector measures roughly 18 x 13 x 4 inches, packing high-end hardware into a chassis just 4 inches wide.

Vector focuses on performance density, carefully managing heat, airflow, and noise within a constrained volume while still supporting powerful CPUs and modern high-end GPUs. In its top configurations, Vector can be equipped with up to an NVIDIA RTX 6000 Pro Blackwell GPU paired with either an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X or an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, bringing workstation-class performance into a compact desktop.

The layout, cooling path, and component clearances are designed to highlight the real tradeoffs involved in compact design, rather than hiding them. The result is a system that challenges expectations of how small a “real” desktop can be while remaining upgradeable and suitable for demanding rendering, creator, or AI workloads.

“Vector is for people who want a powerful PC but do not necessarily want a massive tower next to their desk,” added Harjit Chana. “It acknowledges the constraints of compact systems and then works within them, instead of pretending size does not matter.”

Aventum 5: Extreme Sustained Performance

Aventum 5 is Digital Storm’s latest expression of a no-compromise, fully liquid-cooled desktop, built for long-duration CPU and GPU workloads where stability and thermals matter as much as peak speed. The chassis has been redesigned from the inside out to prioritize radiator capacity, airflow routing, and serviceability, with the goal of keeping next-generation CPUs and RTX 6000-class GPUs performing at boost clocks for extended sessions without throttling.

Aventum 5 integrates a large display directly into the chassis, bringing real-time system telemetry and custom visuals into view without overlays or extra monitors. Users can monitor temperatures, clocks, utilization, and cooling performance at a glance, turning the system’s internals into part of the experience rather than something hidden behind software.

“Aventum has always been about going further than a typical tower, but this generation is specifically tuned for sustained loads, from heavy 3D rendering to long AI runs,” said Harjit Chana. “We sized the cooling and power delivery around the reality of modern high-wattage GPUs and multi-core CPUs so users can push their hardware hard without watching clocks fall off a cliff after a few minutes.”

Configurations, Pricing, and CES Availability

Both Vector and Aventum 5 will be available with a wide range of configurations, including the latest desktop platforms from AMD and Intel and graphics options from NVIDIA up to the RTX 6000 Pro Blackwell. Systems can be tailored for ultra high-end rendering, professional content creation, or AI and data science workloads, with options for large memory configurations, fast NVMe storage, and robust power supplies.

Pricing for Aventum 5 is expected to start at approximately $3,000 USD, with higher-end builds scaling based on component selection and custom cooling options. Vector will start at approximately $2,000 USD, offering a more compact entry point into high-end performance desktops without abandoning upgrade paths or thermal headroom. Both systems are planned to be available to configure on digitalstorm.com in Q2 2026.

Digital Storm will showcase Vector and Aventum 5 by appointment at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, with private walkthroughs, hardware deep dives, and media briefings available for attending press and creators. Media interested in demos, additional technical details, or review units can contact Yael Grimaldi at press@digitalstorm.com to schedule a time during the show.

About Digital Storm

Digital Storm is a U.S. based manufacturer of high-performance desktops, workstations, and servers, known for custom configurations, advanced cooling solutions, and enthusiast-grade builds for gamers, creators, and professionals. For more information, visit www.digitalstorm.com.

Avatar: Fire and Ash Passes $1B at the Global Box Office

2026/01/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

The Walt Disney Studios announced today that 20th Century Studios’ Avatar: Fire and Ash has officially surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, cementing another monumental achievement for James Cameron’s groundbreaking franchise and underscoring its unparalleled connection with audiences worldwide.

The milestone makes Avatar: Fire and Ash the third film in the franchise to surpass $1 billion globally, establishing Avatar among the most elite franchises in cinema history – and one of only a select few whose three films have each crossed the billion-dollar threshold. It is also the third $1 billion title released by The Walt Disney Studios in 2025 alongside Zootopia 2 and Lilo & Stitch.

Avatar: Fire and Ash has demonstrated the franchise’s signature theatrical staying power, building its global total through sustained performance driven by premium-format demand, and extended international play – hallmarks that have defined the Avatar phenomenon since 2009.

Key Highlights:

  • $ 1.083 billion global gross to date ($306 million domestic / $777.1 million international)
  • #2 MPA global release of 2025
  • #2 among the year’s top-grossing MPA international releases with standout results across multiple markets including China ($138 million and the second highest-grossing MPA film of 2025), France ($81 million), Germany ($64 million), and Korea ($44 million)
  • Franchise power with three Avatar films delivering a combined global box office total exceeding $6.35 billion to date

Avatar: Fire and Ash continues its theatrical run in theaters worldwide.

ARROW Player Announces January 206 Lineup

2026/01/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

Arrow Video is excited to announce the January 2026 lineup of their subscription-based ARROW platform, available to subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland. Enjoy a selection of new titles from carefully cultivated curations to rediscovered classics. For serious enthusiasts, ARROW offers deep dives into the tastes of filmmakers that changed the way we see the genre.

The ARROW January 2026 lineup features a new release of Cheap Thrills, a razor-sharp blend of thriller and the blackest of comedies. Starring Pat Healy and Sara Paxton from The Innkeepers alongside Ethan Embry (Vacancy) and David Koechner (Krampus), and marking the audacious debut of director E.L. Katz, Cheap Thrills is a tense and darkly hilarious look at the road from desperation, to recklessness, to savagery.

Also new to the streamer is 1990’s Lionheart. Jean-Claude Van Damme (Double Impact, Knock Off) stars as a soldier drawn into the world of modern-day gladiators fighting for the amusement of the rich in this fast moving action thriller co-written by Van Damme himself.

ARROW has recently announced the launch of their popular streaming service on LG Smart TVs, expanding the reach of the best in new genre and classic cult films to even more living rooms. With 24.5% market share of the overall global TV market by end of 2025, LG remains a dominant force in global television, with 10 million cumulative OLED TV sales in Europe alone and up to 3.8 million units sold projected for 2025.

In addition to LG Smart TVs, ARROW can also be found on Apple and Android devices, Fire TV, XBox One, additional devices, and web browsers at https://www.arrow-player.com.

ARROW starts its 2026 seasons on January 2 with Joe Lynch Selects (US/CA/UK/IRE). 

Joe Lynch’s feature films include Wrong Turn 2: Dead End with Henry Rollins, Knights of Badassdom starring Peter Dinklage, Everly starring Salma Hayek, and most recently the provocative Lovecraftian horror-thriller Suitable Flesh, starring Heather Graham and Barbara Crampton; for TV, Lynch has directed multiple episodes of Shudder’s Creepshow and Disney’s Ultraviolet and The Black Scorpion; Lynch is also one half of the popular The Movie Crypt podcast with director Adam Green (Frozen, Hatchet).

“Instead of writing out some long diatribe about what films I picked for Arrow Selects and why I picked them, I thought I would speak directly to you, my fellow genre film aficionados, with a video for each of my selections. Check out the video intros before watching each of these fantastic fantastical slices of Sinema. Enjoy (at your own risk!)”

Titles include: Deep Red, Mute Witness, Ms. 45, The Woman and Bad Biology.

2026 kicks off with revenge on January 2 with five films centered on bloody rampages of payback.

Dynasty (UK/IE/US/CA): 

A young prince battles treachery and deception to clear his name and secure his throne, facing dangerous rivals and life-threatening accusations.

Golden Ninja Warrior (UK/IE/US/CA): 

Two ninjas—one looking for her father’s murderer, and the other escorting a statue—join forces to help each other complete their respective missions.

Furious Slaughter (UK/IE/US/CA): 

When a martial arts expert discovers the existence of an illegal slave trade in the 1930s, he goes to great lengths to overthrow it.

Fury in Storm (UK/IE/US/CA):

After a religious man is killed by a firing squad, he is later resurrected and buddies up with a kung fu expert to take down the enemy.

Golden Exterminator (UK/IE/US/CA):

A man wants to get revenge for the death of his gang’s master.

Blood is the name of the game on January 5.

Death Laid An Egg (US/CA):

Directed by auteur filmmaker Giulio Questi (Django Kill!, Arcana) and starring legendary leading man Jean-Louis Trintignant (The Conformist) as a married man and suspected serial killer, Gina Lollobrigida (Beat the Devil) as his delectable yet overly domineering careerist wife, and Swedish blonde bombshell Ewa Aulin (Candy) as his murderous double-crossing mistress in this mystery thriller.

Blood and Black Lace (US/CA):

The Christian Haute Couture fashion house is a home to models… and backstabbing… and blackmail… and drug deals… and MURDER.

Having established a template for the giallo with The Girl Who Knew Too Much, Mario Bava set about cementing its rules with Blood and Black Lace. In doing so, he created one of the most influential films ever made – an Italian classic that would spearhead the giallo genre, provide a prototype for the slasher movie, and have a huge effect on filmmakers as diverse as Dario Argento and Martin Scorsese.

Heaven’s Hell (UK/IE/US/CA):

Phil (Mark Watson) wants to bring down Lucas (Mike Abbott) as he made his brother lose all his money in a financial scam. Enlisting the help from Alfred, a Taiwanese thug, that goes about getting even in a most violent manner.

Knight Errant (UK/IE/US/CA):

A cab driver in Taiwan finds himself fighting off a trio of skilled karate experts, who have come into town seeking vengeance for their dad’s death.

On January 9, turn off the subtitles and lock in for Dubbed Fu (UK/IE/US/CA). 

Happy Ninja-nuary! Here we celebrate all the Lethal Masters, Storming Swords, Fiery Fists and everything that puts the Fu in Furious. This collection will be REALLY GREAT, but still…full of mangy bastards. Feel free to play a deadly fingers drinking game or snack on some foods of Fury while you enjoy these gleefully so-bad-they’re-good dubs!

Titles include: Dynasty, Heaven’s Hell, Knight Errant, Golden Ninja Warrior, Furious Slaughter, Snake Fist of a Buddhist Dragon, and Super Master vs Evil Dead.

January 9 rounds out with an underrated giallo, Puzzle (UK/IE/US/CA):

Stranded in London with no memory and no identity that he can recall, a man who believes his name is Peter (Luc Merenda) struggles with amnesia after a car accident. Hitchcockian twists and turns abound in this glamorous giallo where international crime rings and sexy intrigue collide in one of the most underrated treasures of the category’s 1970s heyday.

January 14 goes back to the 90s with Van Damme, fists and bullets.

Angel Town (US/CA):

A French kickboxer (Olivier Gruner) protects a widow (Theresa Saldana) and her son (Frank Aragon) from gangs while attending college in Los Angeles.

Knock-Off (US/CA):

Jean-Claude Van Damme (Double Impact) plays Marcus Ray, a Hong Kong fashion designer who uncovers a deadly conspiracy involving explosive micro-bombs hidden in counterfeit products. Teaming up with a covert agent (Rob Schneider, Grown Ups), Ray must navigate the dangerous world of counterfeit fashion to stop the imminent threat and save lives.

Fit to Kill (UK/IE/US/CA):

Centerfolds Dona Speir and Roberta Vasquez team up once again as Special Agents Donna Hamilton and Nicole Justin. This steamy action adventure explodes with turbo-thrust excitement when a twisted revenge scheme entangles the feds in an international game of high-carat tug-of-war. But double agents and diamond decoys are no match for this dynamic duo.

Hard Hunted (UK/IE/US/CA):

An international arms dealer will stop at nothing to retrieve a stolen Chinese nuclear relay hidden in a jade Buddha figurine. It’s up to a group of undercover federal agents stationed in Hawaii to stop it falling into the wrong hands.

The blows continue on January 16 with Popcorn & Punches (UK/IE/US/CA).

They tackled organized crime, dealt with the drug lords, and took out terrorists. It was the era of Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, and Lethal Ladies. Whether they’re DEA, CIA, FBI, or Special Ops, these forgotten 90s action movie heroes deserve a second chance to save the world, or at least the American dream, and we hope they steal your heart.

Titles include: Knock-Off, Black Eagle, Fit to Kill, Hard Hunted and Do or Die.

On January 19, North American subscribers can enjoy action icon Jean Claude Van Damme’s breakthrough role, Lionheart (US/CA).

Upon receiving news that his brother in Los Angeles is seriously injured, Lyon Gaultier (Van Damme) deserts the French Foreign Legion from a remote outpost in North Africa. Fleeing from two of the Legion’s security force who have orders to bring him back at any cost, Lyon reluctantly turns to the illegal, bare-knuckles underground fighting circuit to raise the money he needs to help his brother’s family.

January 19 continues the action rolling and bullets flying.

Enemy Gold (UK/IE/US/CA):

International crime czar Carlos Santiago runs his operation under the cover of a Dallas “gentlemen’s club”. His right-hand assassin, Jewel Panther, is an exotic beauty who dances for a living and kills for kicks. Federal agents Chris Cannon, Mark Austin and sexy Becky Midnite are assigned to bring down Santiago’s operation.

Split Second (US/CA):

In a flooded dystopian future, Detective Harley Stone hunts a serial killer who murdered his partner and has haunted him ever since. He soon discovers what he is hunting might not be human.

It’s not January without Italian murders. On January 22, ARROW celebrates Giallo-ary (US/CA).

Welcome to the New Year, not so new Italian slashers! Who needs a treadmill when you’re stalking your next kill, or a diet when you can feast on extra slices of carnage? So sharpen those straight razors and pull up your black leather gloves as ARROW rings in 2026 with some essential whodunnits with Giallo-ary.

Titles include: Blood and Black Lace, Death Laid An Egg, The Girl Who Wore Yellow Lace, The Pyschic and The Seventh Grave.

January 23:

The Girl Who Wore Yellow Lace (US/CA):

Arianna has just signed up with the biggest modeling agency in town. What appears to be a dream come true, has turned into a nightmare. One by one, beautiful models are being found murdered by a mysterious masked killer. Will the Girl who wore yellow lace be his next victim? Mark Polonia’s first Giallo film is a must watch for any Polonia fan.

Nemesis (US/CA):

Alex, a burned out LA cyborg cop, is forced by commissioner Farnsworth to find his former cyborg partner and lover Jared who’s about to deliver sensitive data to cyborg terrorists who wish to wage war against humans.

Savage Beach (UK/IE/US/CA):

In this blazing action adventure, the desperate search for a billion dollars worth of stolen gold exposes two beautiful agents (Dona Speir and Hope Marie Carlton) to the ultimate danger and turns the shores of a tropical island into the blood-splattered sands of SAVAGE BEACH.

Felicity (US/CA):

The luscious Glory Annen stars as Felicity Robinson, a sheltered teen who surrenders her blossoming body to a world of bold sexual adventure. From her forbidden pleasures at an all-girl school in England to wanton hungers in the exotic underground of Hong Kong, Felicity finds herself deflowered, defiled and ultimately delighted by the shame and ecstasy of a libido unleashed.

Love Scenes (US/CA):

Sexy ’70s drive-in goddess Tiffany Bolling stars as Val Binnes, an acclaimed Hollywood actress nervously preparing for an uninhibited role in her husband’s controversial new film. But once the cameras begin to roll, Val is shocked to find herself surrendering to a twisted spiral of illicit affairs and forbidden desires.

Christina (UK/IE/US/CA):

Famed B-movie vixen Jewel Shepard stars as Christina Von Belle, the insatiable young heiress known as `The Playgirl Of The Western World.’ But when Christina is kidnapped by a ruthless squad of lesbian commandos, she is forced to submit to a shocking ordeal of carnal degradation. For a frightened girl bound by more than desire, is there any limit to the ecstasy of the depraved’.

Private Lessons (US/CA):

An immigrant housemaid seduces a 15-year-old boy and later fakes her own death as part of his chauffeur’s blackmail plot, except they are in love.

Exclusive to the United States, Cheap Thrills explodes on ARROW January 26.

Cheap Thrills takes an ordinary night out among friends and turns it into a cruel, twisted game of survival.

Fired from his job and facing eviction, this might be the worst night of Craig’s life. While drowning his sorrows in a bar, he runs into Vince, a childhood friend he hasn’t seen in years. Their reunion takes an unexpected turn when they’re approached by Colin and Violet, an eccentric and wealthy couple with a strange but simple offer: complete a few dares for cash. Sounds like an easy payday… at first. As the stakes rise and the dares become ever more twisted, Craig and Vince are pushed to their physical and moral limits in a warped contest where only one can come out on top.

Also on January 26, fall into Sonno Profondo (Deep Sleep) (US/CA):

After murdering a woman, a killer that is traumatized from his childhood memories, gets a mysterious envelope slipped under his door. The hunter becomes the prey when he finds out that the envelope contains photos that show him killing the young woman.

The January 2026 lineup comes to an end January 30 with The Seventh Grave (US/CA):

The sole feature by enigmatic director Garibaldi Serra Caracciolo – here using the anglicized pseudonym ‘Finney Cliff’ – combines familiar murder mystery elements of The Car and the Canary with odd dollops of mad doctors, escaped lepers, giallo-style killings and one of the most strikingly original séance sequences in the entire genre.

Marvel Television Drops Trailer for Wonder Man

2026/01/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Marvel Television has released an all-new trailer and stills for its upcoming series “Wonder Man.” The eight-episode series is created by Destin Daniel Cretton (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”) and Andrew Guest (“Community,” “Hawkeye”) and stars Emmy Award winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams and Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley, who reprises his role as Trevor Slattery following appearances in “Iron Man 3,” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” and “All Hail the King.”

The series follows aspiring Hollywood actor, Simon Williams, who is struggling to get his career off the ground. During a chance meeting with Trevor Slattery, an actor whose biggest roles may be well behind him, Simon learns that legendary director Von Kovak is remaking the superhero film “Wonder Man.” These two actors at opposite ends of their careers doggedly pursue life-changing roles in this film as audiences get a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry.

All eight episodes will stream exclusively on Disney+ at 6pm PT January 27. Additionally, the “Wonder Man” soundtrack, featuring an original score by composer Joel P West, will be available on Hollywood Records across all digital platforms January 30.

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LG Debuts Modular LG Sound Suite With Dolby Atmos FlexConnect at CES 2026

2026/01/02
Jerry Paxton
CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

At CES® 2026, LG Electronics (LG) is transforming home entertainment with LG Sound Suite, a home audio system that gives consumers unprecedented flexibility. At its core is the H7 soundbar – the world’s first with Dolby Atmos® FlexConnectTM – delivering immersive Dolby Atmos sound that adapts to a room’s layout without complicated setup.

LG Sound Suite works seamlessly with LG’s premium TVs, allowing users to pair any of its wireless components – including the M7 and M5 surround speakers and the W7 subwoofer – with or without the H7 soundbar for 27 possible configurations. This flexibility means consumers can create the perfect setup for their space, whether starting small or building a full 13.1.7-channel home theater. When the H7 soundbar serves as the lead device, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect works with any TV via HDMI, giving consumers the freedom to meet their entertainment needs. LG is also bringing Dolby Atmos FlexConnect to its 2026 premium TV lineup and select 2025 models* through a future software update, unlocking even more ways to enjoy Dolby Atmos.

Dolby Atmos FlexConnect delivers the simplest and most flexible way to bring immersive Dolby Atmos sound to the big screen. Users can enjoy astonishing audio that makes every explosion more intense, every song more life-like, every game day more electrifying and every moment more memorable. Setup has never been easier – it’s flexible and intelligently tuned for a personal listening environment.

Audio is reclaiming its place in the living room as streaming has replaced physical media. Leading platforms now deliver movies, shows and sports in Dolby Atmos and other advanced formats, making cinematic sound widely accessible. This shift has revived home theater, with consumers seeking immersive audio to match the stunning TV visuals. LG Sound Suite answers this demand with wireless convenience, simplicity and performance, bringing true surround sound back to the heart of the home. With Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, LG Sound Suite offers seamless pairing for streaming and device integration, making setup as simple as enjoying the sound.

In this regard, LG adds its own layer of innovation to elevate the experience. Sound Follow leverages ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to adjust the listening sweet spot based on the user’s location. When combined with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, this ensures personalized immersion – so any seat feels like the best seat. Additionally, Room Calibration Pro analyzes acoustic characteristics and applies AI processing to refine the sound for a balanced, room-filling audio experience.

Powering the H7 soundbar is LG’s most advanced processor, the α (Alpha) 11 AI Processor Gen 3 – the same chip that drives LG’s flagship OLED TVs. Bringing this proven technology to audio delivers added performance and intelligence. The processor uses deep learning and its Neural Processing Unit to create sound with remarkable precision. With AI Sound Pro+, stereo audio can be up-mixed into an immersive spatial audio experience, while AI-powered object separation ensures voices, music and sound effects are clear and balanced. The system also adapts audio based on content type for optimized sound across different genres.

Every component in the LG Sound Suite features Peerless speaker units, a name synonymous with audio excellence for over a century and renowned for high-performance craftsmanship in premium speaker systems. By pairing the simplicity and flexibility of Dolby Atmos FlexConnect with the high-caliber acoustic performance of Peerless speakers, LG Sound Suite ushers in a new era of immersive Dolby Atmos sound.

“Together with Dolby, we’ve made immersive audio flexible for every home, LG Sound Suite is a testament to our shared focus on audio innovation,” said Lee Jeong-seok, head of the LG Media Entertainment Solution Company’s Audio Business Division. “LG Sound Suite combines Dolby Atmos FlexConnect with its wireless modular design and AI-driven tuning, so consumers can create the system they want and enjoy cinematic sound from any seat.”

“Dolby and LG are unlocking a new level of audio flexibility for anyone who wants to enjoy better sound with Dolby Atmos,” said John Couling, Senior Vice President of Entertainment at Dolby Laboratories. “Whether your speakers sit on a shelf or are tucked into a corner, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect fits naturally into any home without the complexity of traditional systems. We’re excited for consumers to experience this new level of audio flexibility and performance.”

LG Sound Suite will be on show during CES 2026 from January 6-9 at LG’s booth.

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* 2025 Models: G5, C5, CS5 and QNED9M.

LG Unveils UltraGear evo 5K Gaming Displays with AI Upscaling

2026/01/02
Jerry Paxton
CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

LG Electronics (LG) announced today the global launch of its new premium gaming monitor brand, UltraGear evo™, set to debut at CES® 2026. Building on LG’s established leadership in 5K and 5K2K gaming displays, UltraGear evo expands the boundaries of high-resolution gaming with a portfolio of 5K-and-above monitors spanning OLED, New MiniLED and ultra-wide formats, combining ultra-high definition, speed and immersion across multiple form factors. The inaugural UltraGear evo lineup features three flagship models – 39GX950B, 27GM950B and 52G930B – united by a shared foundation of high-resolution excellence.

At the heart of this evolution is LG’s commitment to uncompromised image quality, reinforced by a newly introduced on-device AI solution. This proprietary technology powers the world’s first 5K AI Upscaling technology.* This technology achieves stunning 5K-class clarity without the burden of GPU upgrades and allows gamers to enjoy a wider range of content in high definition – transcending original resolution limits.

39-Inch 5K2K OLED Gaming Monitor With 5K AI Upscaling

The LG UltraGear evo 39-inch GX9 (39GX950B) builds on the legacy of the GX9 series as a 39-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor that delivers uncompromised visual quality and immersive gameplay. Building on this foundation, with the new on-device AI solution, the monitor analyzes and enhances content in real time before it reaches the panel, delivering stunning 5K-class clarity without requiring GPU upgrades. This goes beyond resolution, incorporating AI Scene Optimization and AI Sound, to refine images and audio performance for a more immersive audiovisual experience.

Visual performance is enhanced by LG’s Primary RGB Tandem OLED technology, delivering improved brightness, color accuracy and panel longevity with perfect black and lifelike colors. Designed to adapt to different gaming genres, the Dual Mode feature allows seamless switching between 165Hz at 5K2K resolution and 330Hz at WFHD, supported by an ultra-fast 0.03ms (GtG) response time – enabling gamers to prioritize either visual fidelity or ultra-smooth competitive play.

The 1500R-curved 21:9 ultrawide display that retains the vertical height of a 32-inch screen while expanding horizontal immersion for both gaming and multitasking. With a pixel density of 142 PPI and VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certification, the monitor delivers detailed highlights and deep blacks even in the darkest scenes.

World’s First 5K New MiniLED Monitor to Solve Blooming

The LG UltraGear evo 27-inch GM9 (27GM950B) sets a new standard for 27-inch gaming monitors as the world’s first 5K New MiniLED display designed to dramatically improve blooming control. By effectively minimizing halo effects that commonly affect high-resolution MiniLED displays, the monitor delivers professional grade 5K precision with exceptional optical clarity. Featuring 2,304 local dimming zones, combined with Zero Optical Distance engineering that minimizes the gap between the panel and LED, the monitor delivers ultra-high luminance and refined contrast accuracy that preserves fine details across bright and dark scenes alike.

Like the 39-inch GX9, the GM9 incorporates the on-device AI solution, enabling 5K AI Upscaling, AI Scene Optimization and AI Sound to enhance image and audio in real time without GPU overhead.

For versatile gaming performance, the monitor supports Dual Mode operation, allowing users to switch between 165Hz at 5K resolution and 330Hz at QHD, paired with a fast 1ms (GtG) response time. Certified VESA DisplayHDR 1000 and delivering peak brightness of up to 1,250 nits, the display ensures vivid highlights, intense flames and sharp flashes of light are rendered with striking realism alongside deep, controlled blacks.

World’s Largest 52-Inch 5K2K 240Hz Gaming Monitor

The LG UltraGear evo 52-inch G9 (52G930B) introduces a new class of large-format gaming displays as the world’s largest 5K2K gaming monitor, offering gamers an unprecedented range of screen size options within the UltraGear evo lineup. The expansive scale is paired with a blazing-fast 240Hz refresh rate, ensuring consistent responsiveness and image fidelity.

The massive screen features the vertical viewing height of a standard 42-inch 16:9 display, stretching horizontally for an expansive 21:9 panoramic view. This form factor provides a workspace 33 percent wider than a standard UHD monitor. A 1000R curvature encloses the user’s peripheral vision for seamless immersion. Visuals are equally impactful, delivering vivid color and deep contrast validated by VESA Display HDR™ 600.

“The new UltraGear evo marks a definitive turning point, signaling the end of compromises in gaming display performance. With innovations like industry-first 5K AI Upscaling, the lineup ensures that whether gamers prefer perfect blacks, unmatched brightness, or expansive scale, they can enjoy the same high standard of performance, clarity and immersion in high resolution,” said Lee Choong-hwoan, head of the Display Business at the LG Media Entertainment Solution Company. “This reflects our excellence in delivering high-resolution technology not only to the B2C gaming market but also through precision-driven B2B solutions like medical monitors.”

The bar-raising LG UltraGear evo lineup is set to be showcased at CES 2026. Visitors can experience the evo lineup’s high-quality visuals through two zones: the “Dream Setup” inspired by the Reddit’s gaming communities and a SimCraft-powered racing simulation featuring the new 39-inch GX9.

In addition to the new evo series, sales of the UltraGear™ GX7 (27GX790B) will commence in global markets on the opening day of CES 2026. This 27-inch gaming monitor boasts a QHD Primary RGB Tandem OLED display, 540Hz refresh rate and Dual Mode (HD 720Hz), matching the high expectations of avid gamers.

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* AI features, including 5K AI Upscaling, AI Scene Optimization and AI Sound, are exclusively available on the 39GX950B and 27GM950B models equipped with the on-device AI solution.