The best tech announced at CES 2026 so far
The best tech announced at CES 2026 so far Ahead of the CES show floor officially opening on Tuesday, January 6th, many companies have already announced new tech, gadgets, concepts, and AI-powered upgrades that will be released over this year. Yesterday’s CES Unveiled event delivered even more announcements and reveals. If you’re already struggling to […]
Lockly’s new smart locks will support Matter and NFC
Lockly's new smart locks will support Matter and NFC 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 […]
Shut the fridge door!
Shut the fridge door! 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 new Ultraloq smart lock uses both your face and your palm to let you in
The new Ultraloq smart lock uses both your face and your palm to let you in 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 […]
Mammotion’s flagship robot lawnmower now uses lidar to map your yard
Mammotion's flagship robot lawnmower now uses lidar to map your yard 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 […]
Aliro arrives – the smart lock standard is set to launch this year
Aliro arrives – the smart lock standard is set to launch this year 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). […]
SwitchBot says its humanoid household robot can do your laundry
SwitchBot says its humanoid household robot can do your laundry 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 […]
Jackery’s solar-powered Gazebo is a good DIY idea
Jackery's solar-powered Gazebo is a good DIY idea Can’t wait to have a Jackery logo in my yard. | Image: Jackery Jackery, the home battery company, is back at CES with a solar-powered Gazebo it swears you’ll be able to buy in the second half of the year, starting in California. With an expected price […]
This smart fridge wants to solve the hassle of grocery shopping
This smart fridge wants to solve the hassle of grocery shopping This GE Profile fridge has a patented “Scan-to-List” barcode scanner built in, designed to make it easy to add items to a digital shopping list. Have you always wanted to scan your groceries at home? If so, the newest smart fridge from GE Appliances […]
Petkit’s first automatic wet food feeder keeps track of how much your pet eats
Petkit's first automatic wet food feeder keeps track of how much your pet eats Petkit has announced two new automated machines at CES 2026 designed to feed and care for your pets using AI-powered cameras that track their behavior and provide health insights that may otherwise go unnoticed. Launching sometime in April 2026, the Petkit […]