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CES 2026: The Tone Outdoors T1 solved the biggest problem with leaf blowers
Every fall, dozens of maple and oak trees in my neighborhood shed their leaves. Thus begins the constant drone of gas-powered leaf blowers every day through early December. The noise is by far the most annoying thing about these yard tools, but I ...

01-07-26 -

JPMorgan Chase is taking over the Apple Card
Apple announced today JPMorgan Chase will be the new issuer for the Apple Card. The official news arrived shortly after The Wall Street Journal reported that the two businesses had reached a deal regarding Apple's credit card service. Acco...

01-07-26 -

Bluetti's Charger 2 uses solar and engine power to charge your portable battery
If you’re off-roading, it’s a neat idea to use your engine to top up your battery, which prompted Bluetti to launch the Charger. You could hook it to your alternator and draw off energy as you drove to make sure you turned up to your campsite ...

01-07-26 -

Engadget Podcast: CES 2026 and the rocky year ahead for the PC industry
CES 2026: A rocky year ahead of the PC industryWe're halfway through CES 2026, and it’s clear that it's going to be a rough year for the PC industry. In this episode, Devindra chats with Engadget's Dan Cooper about Intel, AMD, NVIDIA and the sad...

01-07-26 -

Samsung Display at CES 2026: Playful demos and mysterious prototypes
Samsung Display is the part of its giant parent company that makes OLEDs, LCDs and other screens for both Samsung devices and anyone else that can afford them. This year, it’s going all-in on OLEDs of the future. And that meant things like folda...

01-07-26 -

This haptic wristband pairs with Meta smart glasses to decode facial expressions
It's only been a few months since Meta announced that it would open its smart glasses platform to third-party developers. But one startup at CES is already showing off how the glasses can help power an intriguing set of accessibility featu...

01-07-26 -

ChatGPT is launching a new dedicated Health portal
OpenAI is launching a new facet for its AI chatbot called ChatGPT Health. This new feature will allow users to connect medical records and wellness apps to ChatGPT in order to get more tailored responses to queries about their health. The company ...

01-07-26 -

How to use a VPN on iPhone
Installing a virtual private network (VPN) on an iPhone or iPad is easy. The days are gone when Apple users had to be content with the leavings from the Windows ecosystem — in 2026, all the best VPN services have secure, user-friendly iOS apps o...

01-07-26 -

Character.AI and Google settle with families in teen suicide and self-harm la...
Character.AI and Google have reportedly agreed to settle multiple lawsuits regarding teen suicide and self-harm. According to The Wall Street Journal, the victims' families and the companies are working to finalize the settlement terms.The...

01-07-26 -

Fujifilm's latest Instax camera looks like a vintage Super 8
Fujifilm just revealed the Instax mini Evo Cinema camera, which looks suspiciously like a vintage Super 8. More specifically, it was designed to mimic the Single-8 from 1965, which was a rival unit to the Super 8. Fujifilm's latest device ...

01-07-26 -

HP's new EliteBoard made me believe in keyboard computers again
A keyboard computer has always been on my wishlist — that is, a computer where the entire machine was stuffed into a keyboard. Perhaps I caught a glimpse of the Commodore 64 at an impressionable age, but regardless, the idea has always been intr...

01-07-26 -

The Shine 2.0 is a compact wind turbine for your next camping trip
As power gets more dicey, personal energy generation only gets more appealing. Shine’s compact turbine isn’t going to power your house any time soon (though the company’s co-founder told me they have plans in that direction) but it can suck ...

01-07-26 -

ASUS and XREAL teamed up at CES to make gaming smartglasses with two importan...
The latest generation of smartglasses can create huge virtual screens without the need to lug around giant monitors are a real boon to frequent travelers. However, their specs aren’t often tailored to the needs of gamers, so at CES 2026, ASUS an...

01-07-26 -

Brunswick's latest boats at CES 2026 feature edge AI, self-docking capabiliti...
If you've never docked a boat before, consider yourself lucky. There are plenty of popular TikTok channels devoted to shaming those who bring their craft back home clumsily or berth them with something less than finesse. Tricky crosswinds,...

01-07-26 -

Niko is a robotic lift for people with limited mobility that doesn't require ...
A startup called ReviMo has developed a robotic system that provides a way for people with limited mobility to lift and transfer themselves — like from a bed to a wheelchair, or to the toilet — without the assistance of a caregiver. ReviMo&...

01-07-26 -

Ubisoft is shutting down a studio 16 days after it unionized
Ubisoft is closing a Canadian studio just over two weeks after it unionized. In a dizzying claim, the company told GamesIndustry.biz that the closure of Ubisoft Halifax was part of "company-wide actions to streamline operations" ...

01-07-26 -

LG's CLOiD robot can fold laundry and serve food very slowly
When LG announced that it would demo a laundry-folding, chore-doing robot at CES 2026, I was immediately intrigued. For years, I've wandered the Las Vegas Convention Center halls and wondered when someone might create a robot that can tack...

01-07-26 -

These robotic sneakers gave me a surprising boost at CES
I'll admit that I've always kind of taken walking for granted. Other than a knee injury more than a decade ago, my ability to walk long distances has largely been limited only by my own choices. That's not the case for ever...

01-07-26 -

Spotify now lets you share what youre listening to in real time via chat
Spotify is rolling out more social features to keep people on the platform. It's adding a new tool to its messaging platform that lets users see what their friends and family members are listening to in real time. Once activated, a user&am...

01-07-26 -

IKEA's first CES appearance included a $6 Matter smart bulb
I know IKEA is all about small, efficient spaces, but their meeting room inside the Venetian during the company’s first-ever CES was the same size as my (not large) living room. Plenty of people were as excited as I was to see what the Swedish d...

01-07-26 -

Samsung says RAM costs will likely lead to price hikes soon
Samsung says AI data center-fueled RAM scarcity could raise the company's prices. Wonjin Lee, Samsung's global marketing leader, sounded the alarm in an interview with Bloomberg on Tuesday at CES 2026. As recently as early Decembe...

01-07-26 -

Nosh is an AI cooking robot for the meal prep crowd
I’m fascinated by AI cooking robots which, as far as I’m concerned, automate the one fun bit of cooking. Sadly, it’s far easier to make something that can stir a pan of ingredients as they cook compared to building something that would succe...

01-07-26 -

17 CES gadgets you can buy right now
CES 2026 is in full swing, but you don’t have to wait months to get your hands on everything announced in Las Vegas this year. A surprising number of products are already up for pre-order, if not outright available to buy today, from new charger...

01-07-26 -

Anker unveils a new lineup of chargers, docks and accessories at CES 2026
Anker, one of the leaders in third-party chargers, has unveiled a new portfolio of "smart" chargers and docks at CES 2026. The company says the lineup adds improved visual interfaces, faster Qi2 wireless charging and "upgraded ecosy...

01-07-26 -

At CES 2026, Sony Honda Mobility's latest Afeela 1 still feels woefully out o...
It's been six years since Sony first rolled out its prototype car at CES 2020. It was called the  Vision-S back then, and I remember everyone endlessly debating just how serious the consumer electronics powerhouse was about making...

01-07-26 -

Roblox now requires age verification to use in-game chat
Roblox Corporation, the company behind the popular online game platform Roblox, announced today that age verification will now be required for any users wishing to use in-game chat in all regions where the feature is available. This comes after mo...

01-07-26 -

WhatsApp upgrades group chats with member tags and text stickers
WhatsApp just rolled out some upgrades to group chats. Perhaps the most interesting is the addition of member tags, which lets users give themselves a tag that's customized for a specific group. Meta gives examples of a user assigning them...

01-07-26 -

Eyebot promises an accurate eye test in a couple of minutes
Eye tests are an important part of life, but they aren’t always the most convenient things to work into your schedule. It’s an issue Eyebot thinks it has solved with its kiosk, which shrinks the time taken from 20 minutes to closer to three mi...

01-07-26 -

Eyebot promises an accurate vision test in a couple of minutes
Vision tests are an important part of life, but they aren’t always the most convenient things to work into your schedule. It’s an issue Eyebot thinks it has solved with its kiosk, which shrinks the time taken from 20 minutes to closer to three...

01-07-26 -

Switchbot came to CES with a laundry robot you might actually be able to buy
CES 2026 isn't the first year we've seen a wave of interesting robots or even useful robots crop up in Las Vegas. But it's the first year I can remember when there have been so many humanoid and humanoid-like robots perform...

01-07-26 -

Lego Smart Play hands-on: Using Smart Brick technology to get kids to play to...
Lego’s Smart Play system announced at CES 2026 earlier this week is a new embrace of digital technology that we haven’t seen from the company before. While the demo Lego gave at its press conference on Monday was a good start to showing what S...

01-07-26 -

Throne, from the co-founder of Whoop, uses computer vision to study your poop
Throne has rocked up to CES 2026 to show off its forthcoming toilet computer which uses computer vision to study your poop. It hangs from the side of the bowl and has a camera and microphone to track bowel motions and urination and offer feedback....

01-07-26 -

Boston Dynamics unveils production-ready version of Atlas robot at CES 2026
Boston Dynamics' Atlas is finally entering production. After years of testing this humanoid robot (and forcing it to dance), the robotics company announced at CES 2026 that the final version of the machine is being built now. The first com...

01-07-26 -

Apple's latest 25W MagSafe charger drops to only $30
One way you can reduce the number of cables you have to deal with on the regular is by investing in a few wireless chargers. Those with iPhones should consider Apple's own MagSafe charger not only because of its sleek and effective design,...

01-07-26 -

CES 2026 Day 1: The biggest tech news and gadgets you missed from the first o...
CES 2026’s first official show day kept the pace up with a mix of near-term gaming upgrades, ambitious new form factors and a few reminders that not every gadget needs to do everything. NVIDIA announced important gaming news, we caught up with S...

01-07-26 -

WheelMove gives manual wheelchairs the power and height to handle rough terrain
French startup WheelMove demonstrated a compact motorized wheelchair add-on at CES 2026 that not only acts as a power-assist device, but can also lift up a chair's small front wheels so it can ride over rough terrain. The accessory upgrade...

01-07-26 -

Get a four-pack of AirTags for only $65 right now
Most Apple products are pretty expensive, but some of the most affordable (and useful) ones are AirTags. The Bluetooth trackers are priced pretty reasonably even when not on sale, but they can be a steal if you can get them on a discount — like ...

01-07-26 -

Warners Bros. Discovery board urges shareholders to reject amended Paramount bid
In a unanimous written determination, the Warner Bros. Discovery's board is advising shareholders to once again reject Paramount Skydance's "inadequate" hostile takeover bid. The letter to shareholders cites a num...

01-07-26 -

Clear Drop is trying to do something about all those plastic bags under your ...
Even if you bring home as few bags as possible — using reusable bags, carrying purchases home with your own two hands — soft plastics sill accumulate. I certainly have a collection with one flimsy plastic sack filled with dozens or hundreds of...

01-07-26 -

The base Kindle is on sale for $20 off right now
The latest entry-level Kindle ereader is on sale for $90 via Amazon. This is a nice discount of $20. It's not a record-low price, but it's certainly a budget-friendly way to keep that New Year's resolution to read more. Th...

01-07-26 -

Anker's new 45W Nano charger with smart display from CES is already $10 off
Anker introduced a nifty little charger at CES 2026, which is a refresh of the pre-existing Nano Charger. It's already on sale for $30, which is a discount of $10. These are preorders, however, with shipments officially going out on January 20. T...

01-07-26 -

Pick up the Apple Watch Series 11 while it's $100 off
If you're looking to get in shape in the new year, a wearable that tracks your daily activity and workouts can help with that. Our current favorite smartwatch is the Apple Watch Series 11, and it's on sale for $100 off right now. T...

01-07-26 -

Lego Smart Play hands-on: Using technology to get kids to play together
Lego’s new Smart Play system, announced at CES earlier this week, is an embrace of digital technology the likes of which we haven’t seen from the company before. And while the demonstration it gave on Monday was a good start towards showing ju...

01-07-26 -

Klipsch Atlas HP-1 hands-on: A return to hi-fi headphones at CES 2026
Klipsch hasn’t debuted new headphones in years, but that’s going to change in 2026. At CES, Klipsch announced the upcoming Atlas hi-fi series that includes wireless and both closed and semi-open back models. All three are expected to arrive th...

01-07-26 -

MTV Rewind is a developer's tribute to 24/7 music video channels
MTV shut down its remaining 24/7 music channels in several countries, including the UK and Australia, at the end of 2025. The main MTV network shifted its focus to reality shows long ago and it occasionally dips back into music with things like th...

01-07-26 -

Philips Hue 'SpatialAware' feature harmonizes all the lights in a room
Philips Hue has introduced a new software feature called SpatialAware at CES 2026 designed to ensure that all the lights in a space are in harmony with each other. Available exclusively for the Hue Bridge Pro, it takes into account each light poin...

01-06-26 -

This game controller has a force feedback steering wheel lodged in the middle
Not everyone remembers the unique controllers that never quite made it. As third-party peripheral makers attempt to offer gamers something different to the likes of DualSense and Joy-Cons, they often have to go in a different direction. GameSir’...

01-06-26 -

Lenovo just revealed a concept for AI-powered smartglasses at CES
Lenovo just revealed a new smartglasses concept design at CES 2026. The appropriately-named Lenovo AI Glasses Concept promises to transform "how users interact with their surroundings and unifies their workflow." They look like a...

01-06-26 -

Lenovo updates its Legion and LOQ gaming laptops for CES
Lenovo has brought a slew of updates to its Legion and LOQ line of gaming laptops for CES 2026. The refreshed laptops are all built around Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs. The new Legion 7a is both thinner and lighter than the previous generation and is...

01-06-26 -

Motorola just announced a foldable phone to rival Samsung and Google at CES
Motorola just announced its very first side-foldable smartphone, joining the ranks of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The Razr Fold boasts an impressive 6.6-inch external screen and an 8.1-inch flexible main display. The company has...