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). […]
LG says its CLOiD home robot will be folding laundry and making breakfast at CES
LG says its CLOiD home robot will be folding laundry and making breakfast at CES 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 […]
You can charge the battery in Belkin’s new Switch 2 power case without opening it
You can charge the battery in Belkin's new Switch 2 power case without opening it 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 […]
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 […]
The wild, intense rise and fall of Flappy Bird
The wild, intense rise and fall of Flappy Bird Flappy Bird was almost preposterously simple. If you ever played the game, even once, you surely remember how it worked, but here’s a summary just in case. You were a bird. Your job was to fly, left to right, for as long as possible without crashing […]
Xreal’s Neo is the best-looking mobile dock for AR glasses
Xreal's Neo is the best-looking mobile dock for AR glasses It has a magnetized ring that lets MagSafe devices, as well as other magnet-equipped phones or cases, snap on with ease. When the Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June, AR glasses brand Viture beat Xreal to the punch with its own multi-port battery pack that […]
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 home controller is literally a piece of wood
This smart home controller is literally a piece of wood The Mui Board is a minimalist, screen-free interface for controlling tech in your home. One of the fun parts of being a tech journalist for over a decade is that occasionally you get to watch a truly unique gadget go from concept to reality – […]
CES 2026: all the news, gadgets, and innovations from the biggest tech show
CES 2026: all the news, gadgets, and innovations from the biggest tech show Hot on the heels of new year‘s celebrations, the annual Consumer Electronics Show will get underway in early January 2026. Once again, Las Vegas will host a sprawling sneak peek at the tech that will shape the industry throughout 2026. The Verge […]