This robot pool cleaner lifts itself out of the water to charge
This robot pool cleaner lifts itself out of the water to charge You shouldn’t have to lift the Spino S1 Pro out of the water yourself. Mammotion, the company best known for its line of robot lawnmowers, is launching a robot pool cleaner that can take itself out of the water. As shown during CES […]
Roborock launches its first robot lawn mower in the US
Roborock launches its first robot lawn mower in the US Roborock is finally bringing its bots to yards in the US, several months after expanding into robot lawn mowers last year. The Roborock RockMow X1 LiDAR, announced today at CES, will be launching later this year, featuring autonomous navigation, all-wheel drive, and 360-degree 3D scanning […]
Pila makes the power station pretty
Pila makes the power station pretty The Pila Energy home battery mounted on the wall. | Image: Pila Energy Pila Energy’s home batteries are now available to preorder with deliveries expected to begin in February 2026. These power stations are meant to be seen, unlike most batteries in this class that are better suited for […]
Ugreen is expanding into AI-powered smart home surveillance
Ugreen is expanding into AI-powered smart home surveillance Ugreen announced at CES 2026 that it’ll be branching into smart home territory with the launch of its SynCare product line of cameras. The series will consist of two indoor cams, the ID500 Pro and ID500 Plus, the OD600 Pro outdoor cam, and the Video Doorbell DB600 […]
Emerson’s SmartVoice devices follow verbal instructions without Wi-Fi or a hub
Emerson's SmartVoice devices follow verbal instructions without Wi-Fi or a hub The SmartVoice Air Fryer responds to over 1,000 voice commands. | Image: IAI Smart A new line of small appliances and devices from IAI Smart, billed as Emerson Smart products, are now available that will let you operate fans, heaters, smart plugs, and air […]
LG’s CLOiD robot can load the washer for you, slowly
LG's CLOiD robot can load the washer for you, slowly LG’s chore-completing robot made multiple cameos during the company’s CES keynote. LG’s CLOiD robot took the stage at CES 2026 on Monday, offering our first look at the bot in action. During LG’s keynote, the company showed how CLOiD can load your washer or dryer […]
Keep your home warm with the Google Nest Learning Thermostat, now only $230
Keep your home warm with the Google Nest Learning Thermostat, now only $230 While everyone is paying attention to the cool new stuff being exhibited at CES at this very moment, there are some good deals to be had on devices that are already available but equally cool. For example, the 4th-gen Google Nest Learning […]
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 […]