I just want to keep unfolding the Samsung Z Trifold
I just want to keep unfolding the Samsung Z Trifold A tablet wherever your phone goes. Holding the Z Trifold confirmed my suspicions: it’s a tablet with a phone attached. And after spending an hour folding and unfolding it, I’m pretty much ready to trade in the single-hinge foldable I’ve been carrying for the past […]
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 […]
Ikea’s new $4 USB-C charger is cheaper than Apple’s and Anker’s
Ikea's new $4 USB-C charger is cheaper than Apple's and Anker's It’s only available in one color option. | Image: Ikea Ikea has released the most affordable version of its Sjöss USB-C chargers yet. Following an $8 30W version that launched in 2024 and a $35 65W option that debuted earlier this year, the new […]
Withings thinks of its latest smart scale as a ‘longevity station’
Withings thinks of its latest smart scale as a 'longevity station' The Body Scan 2 will be available in Q2 2026, pending FDA clearance on some metrics. | Image: Withings Withings is back at CES 2026 with another smart scale: the $599.95 Body Scan 2. This time, it’s got an even tighter focus on cardiovascular […]
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 […]