These open-ear buds actually have decent noise reduction
These open-ear buds actually have decent noise reduction I was surprised that these… work pretty dang well. My biggest gripe about open-ear buds is that they’re rotten for loud city commutes. Cue a pedantic audiophile pointing out that the whole premise of open-ear buds is to not block out sound. Yes, yes. But the unfortunate […]
Alienware is working on new slim and cheaper gaming laptops
Alienware is working on new slim and cheaper gaming laptops These renders of the ultra-slim (left) and entry-level (right) models are our only glimpse of Alienware’s unnamed laptops. Dell-owned Alienware is looking to reach a wider swath of gamers, announcing at CES 2026 that it’s working on two new laptops: one with a lower, entry-level […]
The Vivoo FlowPad turns menstrual pads into an at-home hormone test
The Vivoo FlowPad turns menstrual pads into an at-home hormone test The FlowPad will measure follicle-stimulating hormone. | Image: Vivoo Wellness tech companies are increasingly interested in bodily fluids like blood, urine, sweat, and saliva. At CES 2026, it’s time to add menstrual blood to that list, too. Health tech startup Vivoo just announced the […]
The taint bandaid has evolved into the taint zapper
The taint bandaid has evolved into the taint zapper Alternatively, you could call it a gooch taser. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge Six years ago, I first laid eyes upon the taint bandaid. It was the first night of CES 2020. In a corner of the inaugural CES Unveiled showcase, there was […]
Garmin now offers nutrition tracking
Garmin now offers nutrition tracking Garmin announced that it’s adding nutrition tracking to the Garmin Connect app as a perk for users with a Garmin Connect Plus subscription. The feature lets users “track their calories and macros (proteins, fats and carbs) and receive Active Intelligence insights to help them achieve their nutrition goals,” according to […]
Asus ROG’s next ally is Xreal, with 240Hz AR glasses coming in 2026
Asus ROG's next ally is Xreal, with 240Hz AR glasses coming in 2026 Xreal is having a big CES. It announced its new 1S AR glasses and the Switch 2-ready Neo dock that’s also a battery – both of which are already available to buy. It’s not done with the announcements yet, as it delivered […]
The MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX features a slimmer chassis and stronger specs
The MSI Crosshair 16 Max HX features a slimmer chassis and stronger specs The latest MSI Crosshair gaming laptop announced at CES today doesn’t make any major changes, but does manage to fit improved specs into less space. According to MSI, the Crosshair 16 Max HX is 14.3 percent thinner than its predecessor, a difference […]
Lego announces Smart Brick, the ‘most significant evolution’ in 50 years
Lego announces Smart Brick, the 'most significant evolution' in 50 years Lego’s first smart brick will start shipping in Star Wars sets this March. | Image: Lego On March 1st, 2026, The Lego Group will begin selling the most ambitious brick it’s ever made: a tiny computer that fits entirely inside a classic 2×4 Lego […]
At $50 off, the Shokz OpenRun Pro helps you stick to your new year’s goals
At $50 off, the Shokz OpenRun Pro helps you stick to your new year's goals The Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones come in multiple colors. Getting fit is one of the most popular New Year‘s resolutions, and if we’re being honest, it’s also one of the easiest to quit by week two. But with the right […]
Audeze upgrades its Maxwell gaming headset with magnetic ear pads
Audeze upgrades its Maxwell gaming headset with magnetic ear pads Audeze – the headphone-maker now owned by Sony – announced a refreshed version of its Maxwell gaming headset at CES on Monday, offering roomier ear pads that attach magnetically for easy replacement. The Maxwell 2 for PlayStation is available now for $329, while the Xbox […]