Microsoft is preparing to launch a major UI refresh of its Edge browser soon. The software maker has started bringing the design language from Copilot to early Canary and Dev test versions of its Microsoft Edge browser. Design changes include a settings section that looks identical to the Copilot app, updated context menus, and an … Read more
Lockly’s Affirm Series of smart locks will come with native Matter compatibility. Lockly has introduced a series of smart locks that have native Matter compatibility, meaning that they will be able to be used across different smart home systems. The Affirm Series of smart locks will come in both deadbolt and latch editions. What’s more, … Read more
Share your music without someone else wearing your headphones. | Image: TDM A new company called TDM, or “Tomorrow Doesn’t Matter,” has announced its first pair of wireless headphones at CES 2026 with a unique multifunctional design. The Neo look like a traditional pair of over-ear wireless headphones but feature an extra flexible headband that … Read more
The Planck Studio SSD will be available in March, starting at $399 for 4TB. Content creation gadget maker ShiftCam is launching a superfast mobile SSD that sticks to the back of your phone for safekeeping. The Planck Studio was made with production teams and creators in mind, according to ShiftCam, providing devices like phones, laptops, … Read more
Sure do look like shades. GE Lighting is launching smart shades at CES that come in at a pretty reasonable (for motorized shades, at least) $299.99. They’re not the cheapest smart shades out there. SwitchBots start at just $199, but they’re still quite a bit more affordable than Lutron’s, which start at $399. They should … Read more
CES is poised to be the story of RGB LED, with almost every major TV manufacturer set to show off their latest models using the technology. But TCL is hoping to change that narrative, or even overtake it, with its own story – that of the X11L SQD-Mini LED TV. The X11L uses blue LEDs … Read more
Just look at how unnaturally engaged and alert the children are in these unsettling concept images. Smart calendars can be a boon for busy families that have room for them, but Cozyla’s latest concept is pushing that to the limit if you’re short on space. The 55-inch Cozyla Calendar Plus Max announced at CES is … Read more
Now you can generate AI slop directly on your TV. Gemini on Google TV is getting a major update that makes the AI assistant more helpful and more visually engaging. The big highlights are obviously the addition of Nano Banana and Veo support for creating AI videos and images directly on your TV. This can … Read more
JBL has announced wide availability of three new open-style earbuds in early 2026. The JBL Sense Pro and Sense Lite join the original Sense, which came out in 2024. The new Sense Pro and Lite use JBL’s OpenSound technology, support Dual Connect and Fast Pair, have an adjustable ear hook for better comfort, and allow … Read more
JBL is adding a wide range of workout earbuds to its arsenal, with updates to the existing Peak and Run earbuds and the introduction of the Zone and Pace open-ear design buds. The variety of earbuds include open-style, sealed with ANC, and some inexpensive wired options, and cost between $24.95 and $179.95. Sitting at the … Read more
Vex is a stubby little critter that comes in a few different colors. For a long time, tech companies have pitched pet cameras as a way to find out what your furball is up to when you’re not home. Vex, a new robot companion launched at CES this week, takes that a step further: it … Read more
The Birdbuddy 2 goes for $199. Birdbuddy is introducing two new smart bird feeders: the flagship Birdbuddy 2 and the more compact, cheaper Birdbuddy 2 Mini aimed at first-time users and smaller outdoor spaces. Both models are designed to be faster and easier to use than previous generations, with upgraded cameras that can shoot in … Read more
A tablet wherever your phone goes. Holding the Z Trifold confirmed my suspicions: it’s a tablet with a phone attached. And after spending an hour folding and unfolding it, I’m pretty much ready to trade in the single-hinge foldable I’ve been carrying for the past couple of weeks. I used the Google Pixel 10 Pro … Read more
Family Hub fridges are getting a new hands-free feature. Samsung’s latest update to its Family Hub smart fridge line adds a feature I’ve always wanted – voice-activated door opening and closing. Using the device’s built-in Bixby voice control, you will soon be able to say “Shut the fridge door,” or “Open the door,” and your … Read more
The LG OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV. The amazingly thin wallpaper design from LG is back. The first Wallpaper TV was released back in 2017, and it’s been six years since we saw the last one. But LG has revived the product line with the LG OLED evo W6, and I’ve seen it here at … Read more
Xthings is rolling into CES with a bunch of new gear, including two new smart locks and a few smart security cameras. It’s definitely the Ultraloq Bolt Sense that’s the most intriguing of the bunch, however. It’s a relatively compact smart deadbolt that combines facial recognition with palm vein authentication for touch-free access, without resorting … Read more
It’s only available in one color option. | Image: Ikea Ikea has released the most affordable version of its Sjöss USB-C chargers yet. Following an $8 30W version that launched in 2024 and a $35 65W option that debuted earlier this year, the new 20W Sjöss is now available online and through many of Ikea’s … Read more
The Body Scan 2 will be available in Q2 2026, pending FDA clearance on some metrics. | Image: Withings Withings is back at CES 2026 with another smart scale: the $599.95 Body Scan 2. This time, it’s got an even tighter focus on cardiovascular and metabolic health. The Body Scan 2 contains eight electrodes on … Read more
Disclaimer: Microphone does not emit green lasers. Shure is updating its MV88 microphone for the modern age by adding a USB-C connector for mounting directly to your smartphone. The original MV88, released in 2015, had a Lightning connector, but obviously that’s not practically useful anymore. The MV88+ added USB, but relied on a cable and … Read more
New OLED gaming monitors from top companies coming out this year should look clearer and crisper. LG Display and Samsung Display, which typically provide the actual panels used in gaming monitors, are finally lining up the colors of their subpixels in vertical RGB stripes – remember when we used to worry about Pentile OLED displays? … Read more
Mammotion is upgrading its flagship robotic lawnmower with its new lidar-equipped navigation system, allowing it to generate a live 3D map of your yard while it mows. The company revealed the Luba 3 AWD, which comes with lidar sensors that can scan “from the ground to the treetops” with centimeter-level accuracy, during CES 2026. The … Read more
The Lockin V7 Max looks nothing like other smart locks. | Image: Lockin While using a smart lock has a lot of positives, one of the negatives is having to deal with a battery that has unexpectedly gone dead. Lockin is introducing a smart lock that bypasses that problem: the V7 Max, which is powered … Read more
Up down, touch the ground… | Image: Mui Lab The Mui Board is, as far as smart home controllers go, soothing and nondescript. There’s no bright HD screen, or even anything obviously technological. It’s a smooth piece of wood that gently glows when you interact with it. So it makes sense that Mui Lab would … Read more
The Aliro standard will launch this year. The long-delayed smart lock standard Aliro is finally launching. The first specification, which standardizes NFC-based tap-to-unlock and UWB hands-free unlocking for smart locks, will arrive early this year, according to the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). “We’re delighted to share that Aliro, the CSA’s standardized credential and communication protocol … Read more
Lots of time to think about the robot uprising while folding laundry. LG teased that it would be showing off a new robot for a “zero labor home” at CES. We now have a bit more detail on what to expect. The company says that its CLOiD home robot can fetch milk from the fridge, … Read more
Belkin has announced a new version of one of its first accessories for the Switch 2 at CES 2026. The Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2 carries forward the same 10,000mAh internal battery as the original, but it’s been redesigned so you don’t need to remove the battery to charge it, and you no … Read more
As convenient as 3-in-1 chargers can be, the vast majority of them work with a variety of smartphones and wireless earbuds, but only support one wearable: the Apple Watch. That’s what sets the UltraCharge Modular Charging Dock that Belkin just announced at CES 2026 apart. Its design can accommodate different smartwatches, but you’ll need to … Read more
Belkin has announced a new wireless display adapter that works without the need for a Wi-Fi network. The ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter includes a USB-C transmitter you connect to devices like laptops, tablets, and phones, and an HDMI receiver that plugs into a display. You don’t need to install drivers or stick to compatible … Read more
You must be able to trust the NotePin S — doctors use it! Plaud has updated its compact NotePin AI recorder. The new NotePin S is almost identical to the original, except for one major difference: a button. It’s joined by a new Plaud Desktop app for recording audio in online meetings, which is free … Read more
The Onero H1 is a humanoid household robot on wheels. | Image: SwitchBot SwitchBot is bringing a new household robot to CES 2026. The smart home company is launching the Onero H1, which it calls “the most accessible AI household robot.” The announcement follows last year’s debut of its multitasking household bot – a robot … Read more