Remember the Kinect? That motion-sensing gizmo that promised to turn your living room into a virtual playground? Well, the spirit of Kinect lives on in the Nex Playground, a neat little gaming system that's all about motion-controlled fun. For $249, it packs a camera and some clever computer vision to track up to four players. So, if you're looking for some off-screen, active fun, this could be it.

The design is appealing, and I hear there’s a decent selection of games to keep you moving, and the cool thing is that it works offline, so no need to rely on a stable internet connection. However, here’s the catch: you'll need a subscription to unlock most of the games. Whether that's a deal-breaker depends on how much you value the content and how often you plan to use it.

Tesla is planning to halt production of its Model S and X cars to focus on making Optimus robots. According to Elon Musk, the company's long-term goal is to manufacture 1 million Optimus robots in the current Model S and X production space. While Model 3 and Y account for most of the company's sales, it’s still an interesting move.

Snap is making its AR glasses into a separate business, Specs Inc. They're trying to raise outside money to compete with Meta, which has a lot more money to spend on development. Snap is betting on lighter, smaller, and more capable glasses to win over consumers. I just hope they'll make them look good this time!

Time for a TV Upgrade?

With the Super Bowl around the corner, now's a great time to snag a deal on a new TV. Prices typically drop after new models are announced at CES, so the discounts on last year's sets are rolling in. If you've been thinking about upgrading your home theater, this might be the perfect opportunity.