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Its not as if any period in human history was particularly gentle, but we do seem to live in very stressful times. Maybe its not the stress thats changed, but that were more able than ever to notice, monitor and analyze whats going on in our bodies. Here at CES 2025, startup Eli Health is launching Hormometer, an at-home kit that tests your cortisol and progesterone levels. Hormometer is a wand with a collection tip at one end that you hold in your mouth for 60 seconds. Once its absorbed your spit, youll sit it down on a table for 20 minutes while the cartridges network of built-in microfluidics gets to work. After that, the assay will start displaying lines in a specific color, which can be read and interpreted by your smartphone camera. The app will then be able to, presumably once its established your individual baseline levels, offer helpful suggestions for how to better manage your health. Its likely those will get more detailed over time, as Eli Health says its creating the first data set of its kind. Which, if youre unaware, means your hormone levels are likely going into a very large database with all of its users. The company will have to answer many questions about how its planning to protect the privacy of its users, especially in the US. Cortisol, of course, is better known as the stress hormone, which increases when youre in a tough spot. Its cortisol thats behind your fight-or-flight response, spiking your blood sugar to get you ready for fighting or fleeing, suppressing other critical bodily functions to do so. High cortisol levels will weaken your immune system, waste your muscles and prevent bone growth. Progesterone, meanwhile, is crucial for regulating the reproductive system, particularly for those able to become pregnant. Low levels can risk ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage or premature labor. Excessively high levels, meanwhile, can create problems with temperature and mood regulation as well as low fertility. Progesterone is sometimes given to transfeminine individuals as well, where it's believed to play a role in breast development. Its worth noting that saliva-testing gadgets arent particularly new, and weve reported on them in 2005, 2009 and 2016. Whats attractive about this device, and the rest of the current crop of saliva analysis tools, is the easier accessibility. Eli Health isnt stopping at just those two hormones, and says its already working to develop tests for testosterone and estradiol. The first tests will be available to buy in the US and Canada from January 2025, with various subscription plans available, including one where each test will cost $8 if you commit to a whole year.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/wearables/this-saliva-testing-wand-knows-how-stressed-you-are-010002378.html?src=rss
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Smart lighting company Govee has a new product that creates a quirky new product category. The Gaming Pixel Light displays still or animated pixel art set to 8-bit soundtracks. It can also show you weather updates, sports schedules and Bitcoin prices on its retro display. But it wouldnt be a CES 2025 gizmo without AI something or other stuffed inside, so you wont be surprised to learn that its companion app lets you generate AI pixel art from text prompts. As the product name suggests, the Gaming Pixel Light is marketed as a (desktop or wall-mounted) lighting companion for gamers. But it could work for anyone who wants a groovy ambiance or fun conversation piece in their home. The light has over 150 preset scenes, or you can create your own manually or with the apps AI chatbot. You can also control it with Alexa or Google Assistant. Govee You can use it for still or animated pixel art, and it supports image and GIF uploads to give you more options to play with. Its animations run at 30fps, and you can build or edit your own multi-layer ones in the app. Govee claims the apps creation tools are easy to use, but we havent tried them yet. It has a built-in speaker that can sync the lights to the rhythm of 8-bit soundtracks. And if youre willing to throw down an extra $240 (yikes) for Govees HDMI sync box, the company says the Gaming Pixel Light will sync with game visuals in real time. The Gaming Pixel Light will be available in Q2 2025. Although Govees press materials dont mention pricing, the companys CES 2025 website lists it as coming soon for $100. Govee Also on display at CES is a crossover collab with JBL: the (deep breath) Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL. This speaker syncs its curved lighting surface to your music, a feature weve seen in many other products. It has 16 music modes, ranging from pumped-up party lighting to calming, soothing effects for relaxing moments. The speaker-light hybrid has 240 independently controlled LED beads and over 100 preset scenes. Like the Pixel Light, it lets you go the DIY route if thats your jam. The Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL is expected to launch in late Q2 2025. Theres no pricing info yet for this model.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/govees-new-desktop-display-is-reserved-for-pixel-art-230003228.html?src=rss
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LG has unveiled its OLED evo TV lineup for 2025 and is showing them off at CES this year, along with its other home entertainment products. The new models are powered by the company's latest (Alpha) 11 AI processor Gen2, with deep learning algorithms that give the TVs the ability to sharpen the visuals of low-resolution and low-quality images. LG says the new TVs are also the industry's first with 4K resolution and a refresh rate of 165Hz, as certified by NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium. That enables the models to delivery stutter-free gameplay with minimal input lag. The company has upgraded its Brightness Booster Ultimate technology for the new OLED TVs, which means they can achieve brightness three times higher than conventional OLED models. For dark scenes, LG promises "top-notch black levels," as these models have received UL Solutions' "Perfect Black" and "Perfect Color" verification. LG was notably the first in the industry to obtain the Perfect Black verification back in 2022, ensuring viewers that their TVs can achieve true black when the image on screen calls for it. Photo by Billy Steele / Engadget LG's rapid brightness and color temperature stabilization feature allows viewers to enjoy the best of what their TV can offer as soon as they turn it on. And if they choose to watch a film, the models' Filmmaker Mode with Ambient Light Compensation feature will kick in to automatically adjust the picture's settings based on the environment's lighting conditions in order to stay true to how the filmmaker wants viewers to experience their movie. When it comes to audio, the TVs come with AI Sound Pro that can deliver 11.1.2 channels of surround sound. Meanwhile, the models' AI Remote can recognize individual voices for tailored recommendations. Viewers can also use AI Search powered by Microsoft Copilot to understand conversational queries and "uncover subtle user intentions." One of LG's new OLED TVs is the latest M5 series, which serves as the successor to its previous M-series models that can wirelessly transmit video and audio. The latest M5 TVs are capable of wireless audio and video transmission at up to 144Hz without loss in picture and quality. While they have a slightly lower refresh rate than the other models in the lineup, the wireless M-series TVs also promise a "tear-free, stutter-free gaming experience." LG has been showing off this technology for a few years now, but they're bringing it to more and more TV in their lineup lately. Back in December, LG announced its new, more affordable QNED TVs would work with the Zero Connect Box, for example. Previously, it was available on the OLED M series but only at sizes of 77 inches and up.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/lgs-oled-evo-tvs-for-2025-come-with-ai-and-a-165hz-refresh-rate-200037568.html?src=rss
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