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Welcome to Mossberg, a weekly commentary and reviews column on The Verge and Recode by veteran tech journalist Walt Mossberg, now an Executive Editor at The Verge and Editor at Large of Recode.
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Character.AI and Google settle teen suicide and self-harm suits
https://www.theverge.com/news/858102/characterai-google-teen-suicide-settlement
Published: January 7, 2026 23:11
Character.AI and Google have reached settlements with several families whose teens harmed themselves or died by suicide after interacting with Character.AI's chatbots, according to new court filings. The details of the settlements are still unknown. The…
Bluetti now charges power stations at up to 1200W in your car
https://www.theverge.com/tech/842308/bluetti-now-charges-power-stations-at-up-to-1200w-in-your-car
Published: January 7, 2026 23:00
Bluetti's latest car charger can quickly charge power stations at a very fast 1200W - about 10 times faster than plugging it into the 12V cigarette lighter outlet. The Charger 2, as it's called, can also reverse the flow of electrons to jump-start your…
The best deals on MacBooks right now
https://www.theverge.com/22399419/apple-macbook-air-pro-mac-mini-imac-deals
Published: January 7, 2026 22:59
Apple currently sells MacBooks equipped with its own M-series processors in a wide range of sizes and price points, all of which run the company’s newest operating system, macOS 26. Purchasing a new MacBook can be complicated if you’re trying to figure out…
Amazfit’s stylish budget tracker is nearly matching its best price to date
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/857877/amazfit-active-2-fitness-tracker-new-years-deal-sale-2025
Published: January 7, 2026 21:16
Amazfit might not have the name recognition of a company like Garmin or Fitbit, but its wearables consistently impress, with the Amazfit Active 2 being one of the best fitness trackers you can buy. And right now, it’s on sale for just $84.99 ($15 off) at…
X’s deepfake machine is infuriating policymakers around the globe
https://www.theverge.com/policy/857924/x-grok-ai-chatbot-bikini-images-regulators-congress
Published: January 7, 2026 21:09
X's Grok chatbot hasn't stopped accepting users' requests to strip down women and, in some cases, apparent minors to AI-generated bikinis. According to some reports, the flood of AI-generated images includes more extreme content that potentially violates…
L’Oréal’s latest flat iron uses infrared light to make hairstyling much faster
https://www.theverge.com/tech/857801/loreal-light-straight-ces-2026-hands-on
Published: January 7, 2026 20:50
Hair gadgets have become increasingly popular over the last decade. Hair dryers, curlers, steamers - you name it, there's probably a TikToker shilling for the latest hair gadget that will totally revolutionize a hair routine. Even so, I was excited to get…
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, encouraging users to connect their medical records
Published: January 7, 2026 19:52
OpenAI has been dropping hints this week about AI's role as a "healthcare ally" - and today, the company is announcing a product to go along with that idea: ChatGPT Health. ChatGPT Health is a sandboxed tab within ChatGPT that's designed for users to ask…
Samsung’s Ballie robot is probably never coming out
https://www.theverge.com/news/857864/samsung-ballie-robot-shelved-ces-2026
Published: January 7, 2026 19:16
Samsung's spherical Ballie robot may be rolling off into the sunset, less than a year after its retail launch was announced. The smart home robot has made an appearance at CES almost every year since it was first announced in 2020, but was notably absent…
Fujifilm’s new instant camera captures video with vintage effects
Published: January 7, 2026 19:03
Fujifilm is expanding its hybrid instant camera line with the new Instax Mini Evo Cinema that adds the ability to capture video clips up to 15 seconds long. The Mini Evo Cinema also features a unique design inspired by the vintage Fujica Single-8 8mm film…
Amazon’s smart shopping cart for Whole Foods gets bigger, lighter, and adds tap-to-pay
https://www.theverge.com/news/857811/amazon-redesigned-dash-cart-whole-foods-fresh-launch
Published: January 7, 2026 18:36
Amazon is launching a revamped version of its smart shopping cart, which it plans to bring to dozens of Whole Foods locations by the end of this year, according to an announcement on Wednesday. The new Dash Cart features a "more responsive" item scanner…
Some of our favorite 4K UHD Blu-rays are three for $33 at Amazon right now
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/857061/amazon-4k-uhd-blu-ray-promo-genki-moonbase-charger-deal-sale
Published: January 7, 2026 18:32
The holidays — and the copious amounts of binge-watching that come with them — are very much behind us at this point, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be time to catch up on the movies from last year (and beyond) you might have missed. Thankfully, Amazon…
Dell admits consumers don’t care about AI PCs
https://www.theverge.com/news/857723/dell-consumers-ai-pcs-comments
Published: January 7, 2026 17:57
Dell has revealed that consumers aren't buying PCs for AI features right now. In an interview with PC Gamer ahead of CES, Dell has made it clear its 2026 products aren't all about being AI-first, and it's moving beyond being "all about" AI PCs. "We're very…
The best phone chargers and portable power solutions at CES 2026
https://www.theverge.com/tech/855028/ces-2026-best-chargers-wireless-power-bank-qi
Published: January 7, 2026 17:55
The show may be best known for the debut of high-end, budget-busting TVs - of which there was no shortage this year - but in recent years many companies have used CES to announce their latest charging innovations. Unlike CES 2025 where several companies…
CES 2026 tech you can already buy
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/856494/ces-2026-tech-you-can-already-buy
Published: January 7, 2026 17:27
News coming out of CES 2026 might be slowing down, but as of Wednesday we still have writers on the ground, zipping around from hotel suite to Las Vegas convention center to try everything that matters. We've published well over 100 articles, and there's…
L’Oréal’s new LED face masks address all my issues with this category
https://www.theverge.com/tech/857164/ces-2026-hands-on-loreal
Published: January 7, 2026 17:08
I hate when friends and family ask me which LED face mask to buy. That's because LED face masks are another prime example of the wild wellness west. There's compelling science behind using red and infrared light therapy to address skin concerns,…
Sony’s new ‘Hyperpop’ PS5 covers are bursting with RGB color
https://www.theverge.com/tech/857603/sony-ps5-covers-controller-hyperpop-color-accessories
Published: January 7, 2026 16:53
Sony's first PlayStation announcement of 2026 is all about color. The new Hyperpop Collection includes colorful neon console covers and controllers that really add a pop of color to a PS5. Sadly, if you own a PS5 Pro then you won't be able to enjoy the RGB…
Ikea’s $10 Kallsup speakers are tiny, colorful, and surprisingly loud
https://www.theverge.com/tech/857403/ikea-kallsup-bluetooth-speaker-price-release-date
Published: January 7, 2026 15:58
Ikea's new cute, colorful Kallsup Bluetooth speakers cost just $10 (€5 in Europe) each and feature instant Bluetooth pairing. Pair one to your phone, then, with a two-button sequence, another Kallsup can join the party. You can theoretically pair up to…
You can turn this modular clamp-on controller into an N64 or GameCube gamepad
https://www.theverge.com/tech/857428/hyperkin-gamesir-x5-alteron-clamp-bluetooth-wireless-controller
Published: January 7, 2026 15:19
Hyperkin announced a new clamp-on style wireless controller created in collaboration with GameSir. The X5 Alteron features similar functionality to GameSir's GameSir G8 Plus that debuted in 2024 with an expanding telescopic mechanism that can clamp onto…
Spotify is finally bringing your friends’ Listening Activity to mobile
https://www.theverge.com/news/857404/spotify-listening-activity-mobile
Published: January 7, 2026 15:02
Since almost day one, Spotify has offered the ability to creep on your friends' listening habits - but you could mostly only uncover those guilty pleasures on the desktop app. The company experimented with a community feature on the mobile app back in…
What surprised us the most at CES 2026
https://www.theverge.com/tech/857406/ces-2026-surprises
Published: January 7, 2026 14:59
There are some things you can reliably expect to see at the Consumer Electronics Show every year. Companies will announce big splashy TVs, there's going to be a bunch of new gadgets for charging your other gadgets, and the odds are good that a robot or two…
Netflix is bringing back some big franchises in 2026
https://www.theverge.com/streaming/856756/netflix-2026-releases-bridgerton-one-piece-3-body
Published: January 7, 2026 14:01
Last year was a pivotal one for Netflix, as it saw arguably the streamer's two most prominent series - Stranger Things and Squid Game - come to an end. And while Netflix has a number of competing priorities now, its lineup for 2026 also shows it's not…
Ikea is expanding its Matter support to two stylish lamps
Published: January 7, 2026 14:00
After debuting 21 new Matter-compatible smart home devices last November, Ikea is expanding Matter support to some of its existing home furnishings starting with two upgraded lamps at CES 2026. The Varmblixt donut lamp is getting a small redesign to…
The weirdest tech we’ve seen at CES 2026
https://www.theverge.com/tech/855460/ces-2026-weirdest-announcements
Published: January 7, 2026 13:00
There's never a shortage of exciting and innovative tech at CES. A superthin TV and tri-folding phone are cool and all, but sometimes the weirdest gadgets are the ones that make us go "huh." Luckily, there was plenty of wacky stuff on the show floor this…
Logitech caused its mice to freak out by not renewing a certificate
https://www.theverge.com/news/857377/logitech-macos-logi-options-mouse-certification-fix
Published: January 7, 2026 12:36
If you're among the macOS users experiencing some weird issues with your Logitech mouse, then good news: Logitech has now released a fix. This comes after multiple Reddit users reported yesterday that Logi Options Plus - the app required to manage and…
I played with the Lego Smart Brick
https://www.theverge.com/tech/855520/i-played-with-the-lego-smart-brick
Published: January 7, 2026 12:00
When The Lego Group announced that its biggest innovation since 1978 would be a tiny proprietary computer brick, the reactions were divided. I heard from people concerned this was the death of imagination from a company that's all about imagination - and…
Roblox now requires an age check if you want to chat
https://www.theverge.com/news/856696/roblox-age-check-estimation-chat
Published: January 7, 2026 12:00
Roblox is rolling out its previously announced requirement for all users to go through an age estimation process to be able to use the platform's chat features. The policy was announced in November 2025 and was rolled out to Australia, New Zealand, and the…
It turns out I’ve been using my Hue lights all wrong
https://www.theverge.com/tech/857250/philips-hue-spatial-aware-smart-lighting-feature
Published: January 7, 2026 08:30
Color-changing lights are a lot of fun, but it can be hard to figure out how to best use them in your home. Most smart lighting companies offer pre-designed scenes to help you light your space, but the lights don't know where they are physically in your…
Intel is planning a custom Panther Lake CPU for handheld PCs
https://www.theverge.com/tech/857252/intel-handheld-gaming-pc-panther-lake-custom-cpu
Published: January 7, 2026 03:16
Intel announced yesterday that it's developing an entire "handheld gaming platform" powered by its new Panther Lake chips, and joining an increasingly competitive field. Qualcomm is hinting about potential Windows gaming handhelds showing up at the Game…
Lenovo is building an AI assistant that ‘can act on your behalf’
https://www.theverge.com/column/857053/lenovo-ai-assistant-qira
Published: January 7, 2026 02:30
While most attention in the AI race is focused on model builders and cloud platforms, Lenovo sits closer to millions of users than most companies. As the world's top PC maker by volume, Lenovo ships tens of millions of devices every year. What it decides…
Samsung and Intel’s OLED tech makes HDR easier on laptop battery life
https://www.theverge.com/news/857229/samsung-display-intel-oled-smartpower-hdr
Published: January 7, 2026 01:06
Samsung Display and Intel have teamed up on laptop technology called SmartPower HDR that they claim can minimize power usage while you're watching HDR content on an OLED screen. Intel showed off this technology last year, but Samsung Display is sharing…
Lenovo’s new All-in-One PC can sync its lighting to your notifications
https://www.theverge.com/news/852860/lenovo-yoga-aio-i-aura-edition-ces-2026
Published: January 7, 2026 01:00
If you prefer to have your notifications on silent but don't want to miss anything, Lenovo's new All-in-One (AIO) PC might have a solution. The Yoga AIO i Aura Edition unveiled today at CES features a major design overhaul with a transparent light bar at…
The new Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i laptop has a super-bright tandem OLED and magnetic stylus
Published: January 7, 2026 01:00
Lenovo's new pair of Yoga laptops for CES 2026 are its most powerful and most lightweight models. The flagship Yoga Pro 9i is a creator-focused laptop with a 16-inch 4K tandem OLED reaching 1,600 peak nits of brightness, Intel Panther Lake processor…
Lenovo’s second SteamOS handheld is the Legion Go 2
https://www.theverge.com/tech/853587/lenovo-legion-go-2-steam-os-annoucement-price-release-date
Published: January 7, 2026 01:00
One year ago, Lenovo became the first company besides Valve to announce a handheld with SteamOS instead of Windows. The result was the Legion Go S with SteamOS; no Steam Deck killer due to price and battery life, but a big step forward in performance and…
Motorola’s first smartwatch promises 13-day battery life and Polar-powered health tracking
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/851643/moto-watch-android-smarwatch-ces-2026
Published: January 7, 2026 01:00
At CES, Motorola announced its first smartwatch, the Moto Watch. According to Motorola, the Android watch offers up to 13 days of battery life, alongside Polar-powered health tracking, open-source software, and dual-frequency GPS - a combination that helps…
This ThinkPad laptop concept has a rollable display that wraps around its lid
https://www.theverge.com/news/852482/lenovo-thinkpad-rollable-xd-concept-laptop-ces-2026
Published: January 7, 2026 01:00
At CES 2026, Lenovo is announcing yet another new concept laptop with a transforming screen: the ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept. It's a ThinkPad, complete with its iconic red TrackPoint nub, but it features a flexible OLED display that wraps around to the…
Lenovo’s joining the bandwagon with concept AI glasses
https://www.theverge.com/tech/853434/ces-2026-lenovo-concept-ai-glasses-wearables
Published: January 7, 2026 01:00
Lenovo is the latest tech company to get bit by the smart glasses bug. The company just showed off a pair of concept AI glasses at CES 2026. While these weren't a working prototype, we have some idea of where Lenovo's head is at. The lightweight frames…
Lenovo’s new concept rollable could be the ideal gaming laptop
https://www.theverge.com/tech/852352/lenovo-legion-pro-rollable-gaming-laptop-concept-ces-2026
Published: January 7, 2026 01:00
Lenovo is at it again with wild laptop concepts for CES 2026, and the biggest one is the Legion Pro Rollable gaming laptop. It has a flexible OLED display that expands horizontally - as opposed to Lenovo's ThinkBook Plus Gen 6, which rolls up and down. The…
Lenovo’s Auto Twist laptop is going from concept to real product
https://www.theverge.com/news/852251/lenovos-auto-twist-laptop-is-going-from-concept-to-real-product
Published: January 7, 2026 01:00
At CES 2026, Lenovo is announcing a new ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist laptop. Once a concept, the 14-inch thin-and-light sports a motorized pivoting hinge, allowing it to twist and angle its screen toward you. It can be manually controlled, but the real…
Moto’s new tracking tag comes with a healthy battery boost
https://www.theverge.com/tech/855049/moto-tag-2-tracker
Published: January 7, 2026 01:00
It's always refreshing when the new version of a product gets significantly better battery life than the last. And that's the case with the Moto Tag 2: Motorola's second-gen tracker tag can go more than 500 days before it needs a new battery. That's almost…
Jake Sullivan is furious that Trump destroyed his AI foreign policy
https://www.theverge.com/policy/856815/jake-sullivan-interview-ai-chips-nvidia-trump
Published: January 6, 2026 22:46
Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers about Big Tech, Big Government, and the big paradigm shifts that result from their collision. Not a subscriber yet? It's a new year, so why not treat yourself? In 2022, Jake Sullivan, then…
Here are the best Kindle deals right now
https://www.theverge.com/21539047/best-amazon-kindle-deals
Published: January 6, 2026 21:27
When it comes to finding a device to read ebooks, you have a few options to choose from. You can always buy a tablet or use your phone, but those devices are multipurpose and can be used for a ton of things, like surfing the web or doomscrolling on X or…
Influencer content is fuel for an internet-obsessed administration
https://www.theverge.com/tech/856948/nick-shirley-minnesota-daycare-fraud-influencer-media-cycle
Published: January 6, 2026 21:24
Just a day after publishing a 40-minute video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycare centers, Nick Shirley had the vice president's attention. In Shirley's video, he and another man identified only as "David" roam Minneapolis with cameras and microphones,…
Grok is undressing children — can the law stop it?
Published: January 6, 2026 20:33
Grok began 2026 as it began 2025: under fire for its AI-generated images. Elon Musk's chatbot has spent the last week flooding X with nonconsensual, sexualized deepfakes of adults and minors. Circulating screenshots show Grok complying with requests to put…
At CES, EVs take a backseat to robotaxis and AI
https://www.theverge.com/tech/856503/ces-2026-robotaxi-ai-ev-car-concepts
Published: January 6, 2026 20:30
It says a lot about the current moment when one of the world's largest EV sellers shows up at the world's biggest electronics show to announce not a new, more affordable model or a cool futuristic concept car, but a humanoid robot. And one we've seen…
Wi-Fi 8 is appearing at CES before most of us have switched to Wi-Fi 7
https://www.theverge.com/tech/856883/ces-2026-wi-fi-8-asus-broadcom-mediatek
Published: January 6, 2026 20:26
The first Wi-Fi 8 routers and chips made a surprise appearance at CES 2026, and could launch this year, only a couple of years after Wi-Fi 7 debuted. So, if you don't already have a Wi-Fi 7 router - and many of us don't - you might want to consider holding…
This RV will charge your electric truck after towing
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/856487/this-rv-will-charge-your-electric-truck-after-towing
Published: January 6, 2026 20:25
Electric trucks seem to have hit a pothole recently, ignored by truck owners who say they're worried about losing too much ranging from towing. But what if the thing your towing could also pump electrons back into your truck's battery when all's said and…
Universal Music signs a new AI deal with Nvidia
https://www.theverge.com/news/856849/universal-music-nvidia-ai-deal
Published: January 6, 2026 20:07
Universal Music Group is partnering with Nvidia to bring a new AI model to one of the world's largest music catalogs. Among other initiatives, Tuesday's announcement touts the extension of Nvidia's music AI model Music Flamingo, which is designed to mimic…
CES promises the robot butler, but delivers better Roombas instead
https://www.theverge.com/tech/855329/rosey-robot-roomba-ces-2026
Published: January 6, 2026 20:00
If you listen to the CES hype machine this year, you might think that robots are finally ready to take over your domestic duties. To some extent that's true, but take note of the plural: there's no single robot ready to take over all of your household…
The biggest Nvidia announcements at CES 2026
https://www.theverge.com/tech/856439/nvidia-ces-2026-announcements-roundup
Published: January 6, 2026 19:30
We're not even a full week into 2026 yet, but Nvidia has already announced several products and updates to start the new year. Nvidia's new Vera Rubin architecture was launched earlier than expected at CES, joined by announcements for its own…
The best laptop deals you can get right now
https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/23161948/apple-macbook-lenovo-acer-deal-sale
Published: January 6, 2026 19:20
If you want a great laptop, you’re going to have to fork over a ton of money, right? Not necessarily. There are dozens of good laptops on the market at various price points, with even more coming in 2026. However, it can feel overwhelming to find the right…
AI moves into the real world as companion robots and pets
https://www.theverge.com/news/856207/ces-2026-trend-ai-companion-robot-pet
Published: January 6, 2026 19:01
Artificial intelligence doesn't always want to optimize your life or steal your job. Sometimes, AI just wants to be your friend. And while robot pets weren't the biggest stars of CES 2026, they've become more than just noise and are signaling how AI is…
Power bank feature creep is out of control
https://www.theverge.com/tech/856225/power-banks-are-the-latest-victims-of-feature-creep
Published: January 6, 2026 18:44
There was a time not too long ago when buying a power bank was as easy as choosing the cheapest portable battery that could charge your phone and quickly slip into your pocket, purse, or backpack. The hardest part was deciding whether it was time to ditch…
This robot pool cleaner lifts itself out of the water to charge
https://www.theverge.com/tech/854835/mammotion-spino-s1-pro-robot-pool-cleaner-ces-2026
Published: January 6, 2026 18:30
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 2026, the Spino S1 Pro comes with a robotic arm mounted to a docking station that sits at the…
Asus made a GoPro-inspired ProArt PX13 laptop
https://www.theverge.com/news/852109/asus-gopro-inspired-proart-px13-laptop
Published: January 6, 2026 17:30
Asus is announcing a new ProArt PX13 convertible laptop and ProArt PZ14 detachable tablet for CES 2026. The PX13 comes in two versions: a standard model and a GoPro Edition. Both feature a stylus-compatible 13.3-inch 2880 x 1800 OLED display, dial pad…
Asus’ Zenbook Duo dual-screen laptop gets Intel’s new chip and a more seamless hinge
https://www.theverge.com/news/852067/asus-zenbook-duo-dual-screen-laptop-intel-new-chip
Published: January 6, 2026 17:30
The Asus Zenbook Duo is getting a chip upgrade, an overhauled hinge design, and a big battery upgrade for CES 2026. The new dual-screen laptop will get Intel Panther Lake when it launches later in Q1 2026, though its pricing isn't finalized. But the most…
This 16-inch laptop is so light I can easily lift it with three fingers
https://www.theverge.com/news/852034/asus-zenbook-a16-thin-light-ces-2026
Published: January 6, 2026 17:30
Asus' Zenbook A14 that debuted at last year's CES is now getting a bigger sibling for CES 2026. The new Asus Zenbook A16 is a 16-inch counterpart to refreshed Zenbook A14, both packing Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite processors. The two Zenbook A models are…
Roborock’s Rover walks, jumps, and vacuums your stairs
https://www.theverge.com/tech/852121/roborock-saros-rover-stair-climbing-robot-vacuum-ces-2026
Published: January 6, 2026 17:02
I've been reviewing robot vacuums for almost a decade, and one question I hear repeatedly is "When will it clean my stairs?" Well, we finally have an answer. Sort of. At CES 2026 this week, Roborock launched the Saros Rover, a robot vacuum with…
Roborock launches its first robot lawn mower in the US
https://www.theverge.com/news/851696/roborock-launches-its-first-robot-lawnmower-in-the-us
Published: January 6, 2026 17:01
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…
Roborock’s new Saros 20 robot vacuum cleaners got a climbing upgrade
https://www.theverge.com/news/852702/roborock-saros-20-sonic-ces-2026
Published: January 6, 2026 17:01
Roborock's latest robovacs don't need help getting out of tricky situations. At least, that's one of the perks of the improved AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0 on the Roborock Saros 20 and Saros 20 Sonic announced today at CES 2026. The upgraded chassis in…
You can now use Abbott’s OTC glucose monitors with Withings
https://www.theverge.com/tech/853413/abbott-lingo-withings-cgm-wearable-health-ces-2026
Published: January 6, 2026 17:00
Withings isn't done with CES 2026 announcements just yet. The French health tech company just announced a new partnership with Abbott. In the first quarter of the year, Abbott Lingo users will be able to view their glucose data within the Withings app.…
You might mistake Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 5 hub for Apple’s Mac Mini
https://www.theverge.com/tech/853378/satechi-thunderbolt-5-dock-mac-mini-ces-2026
Published: January 6, 2026 17:00
Satechi is launching a new dock that supports Intel's Thunderbolt 5 technology - and it looks a lot like an Apple Mac Mini. The Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock fits an NVMe SSD enclosure and several ports inside a relatively compact form factor, measuring 5 inches…
Roborock finally adds a roller mop to its vast robot vacuum lineup
Published: January 6, 2026 17:00
The market leader in robot vacuums has been behind in the latest trend - roller mops. But not for much longer. At CES this week, Roborock announced the Qrevo Curv 2 Flow, its first robot vacuum and mop with a motorized self-cleaning roller mop. The Flow…
Klipsch is getting back into the hi-fi headphone game
https://www.theverge.com/tech/854158/klipsch-is-getting-back-into-the-hi-fi-headphone-game
Published: January 6, 2026 16:00
Other than some earbuds, Klipsch hasn't made any headphones in a number of years. But the company is teasing a big return for 2026 at CES. Klipsch announced its Atlas series, a family of high-end hi-fi headphones that pick up where its Heritage headphone…
LG’s fastest and brightest OLED gaming monitor is $999.99
https://www.theverge.com/news/856173/lg-27gx790b-oled-monitor-720hz-540hz-modes
Published: January 6, 2026 16:00
LG is launching its dual mode GX7 OLED monitor in the US, with refresh rates up to 720Hz. Based on LG Display's fourth-generation WOLED panel, the 26.5-inch 27GX790B can run at 540Hz in 1440p resolution, or an impressive 720Hz in a not-so-impressive 720p…
Anker’s display-equipped Nano Charger is on sale following its CES debut
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/855701/anker-45w-nano-charger-nothing-ear-open-earbuds-deal-sale
Published: January 6, 2026 15:42
Anker just announced three new chargers at CES 2026, and surprisingly, one of them is already on sale ahead of its launch on January 20th launch. Anker’s latest 45W Nano Charger, the company’s first Nano Charger to sport a built-in display, is available to…
Meta is adding a teleprompter and virtual writing to its Ray-Ban Display glasses
https://www.theverge.com/news/856422/meta-ray-ban-display-emg-handwriting-teleprompter
Published: January 6, 2026 15:11
Meta is giving Ray-Ban Display users an option to text on their glasses without needing their phone or a keyboard, only the Meta Neural Band. The new EMG handwriting feature, announced on Tuesday during CES, allows users to physically write with their hand…
The robots, phones, and Lego of CES 2026
https://www.theverge.com/podcast/856248/ces-2026-gadgets-vergecast
Published: January 6, 2026 15:03
This year's Consumer Electronics Show is only just getting into full swing, and we've already seen a deluge of gadget announcements. There are the staples, of course: gigantic TVs, smart home sensors, phone accessories, weirdly elaborate ways to charge…
Razer’s new controller has TMR sticks and ultra-low latency Bluetooth for use with TVs
Published: January 6, 2026 14:00
Razer is announcing a new Wolverine V3 BT controller at CES 2026 that's designed for TVs. It's the world's first gamepad to use ultra-low latency Bluetooth, allowing it a sub-3ms response time, and the first accessory to launch under LG's "Designed for LG…
Ring’s Mobile Security Trailer provides 360-degree coverage anywhere
https://www.theverge.com/tech/852890/ring-mobile-security-elite-camera-ces
Published: January 6, 2026 14:00
Ring is introducing a host of new security devices and technologies, including a new line of security cameras and a mobile trailer equipped with a camera that can cover large areas. While these devices were developed mostly for enterprise-level security,…
Razer’s AI wearable is a headset with built-in cameras
https://www.theverge.com/tech/854756/razer-concept-ai-wearable-headphones-project-motoko
Published: January 6, 2026 14:00
Razer announced a concept AI wearable at CES that resembles a pair of wireless headphones (or Razer's Barracuda gaming headsets, to be precise), with two camera lenses built into the ear cups. The current iteration of Project Motoko is powered by an…
Razer made a concept gaming chair with speakers, RGB lights, and rumble
https://www.theverge.com/tech/854601/razer-concept-gaming-chair-speakers-rgb-lights-rumble
Published: January 6, 2026 14:00
Razer is combining its various gaming chair add-ons of speakers, RGB lighting, and force feedback into one proof of concept: Project Madison. It features dual RGB light strips in the top corners, a pair of THX-certified speakers with spatial audio (which…
Pila makes the power station pretty
https://www.theverge.com/tech/844583/pila-makes-the-power-station-pretty
Published: January 6, 2026 14:00
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 job sites than designer lofts. Pila's…
Dell made a big-ass 52-inch 6K Thunderbolt display
https://www.theverge.com/tech/846600/dell-52-ultrasharp-thunderbolt-64-specs
Published: January 6, 2026 14:00
The world's first 52-inch 6K monitor has arrived in Dell's UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor, which was announced at CES 2026. It's a 21:9 aspect ratio screen that's slightly curved (4200R) and can display up to 6,144 x 2,560 at up to 120Hz refresh…
Vibe Bot is an AI agent that sits on your desk
https://www.theverge.com/tech/851270/vibe-bot-is-an-ai-agent-that-sits-on-your-desk
Published: January 6, 2026 14:00
Smart whiteboard manufacturer Vibe is expanding further into hybrid work hardware with the Vibe Bot, a physical AI device that can serve as a voice assistant, a smart webcam, and an AI note-taker, designed for office desks and meeting rooms. Despite the…
Dell’s new 4K QD-OLED monitor offers true 10-bit color
https://www.theverge.com/tech/846633/dell-4k-32-qdoled-color-grading-specs-ultrasharp
Published: January 6, 2026 14:00
Dell announced at CES 2026 that it'll launch the UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED Monitor on February 24th for $2,599.99. Despite having released a productivity-focused 4K QD-OLED of the same size in 2025 that regularly sold for well under $1,000, its new one…
Aqara came to CES with something to prove
https://www.theverge.com/tech/854695/aqara-came-to-ces-with-something-to-prove
Published: January 6, 2026 14:00
Aqara came to Vegas with a number of smart home firsts in its rapidly growing portfolio. It's showcasing an impressive smart lock that unlocks on approach, a thermostat with support for Apple's Adaptive Temperature and Clean Energy Guidance, a…
Razer is making an AI anime waifu hologram for your desk
https://www.theverge.com/tech/854705/razer-ai-anime-waifu-hologram-desk
Published: January 6, 2026 14:00
Razer's Project Ava AI game coach from last year's CES is taking a new form for 2026: a tiny holographic anime girl in a capsule you can put on your desk. Anime girls in pods were already a thing at CES 2025, but Razer's take on it is much smaller and…
No, Microsoft didn’t rebrand Office to Microsoft 365 Copilot
https://www.theverge.com/tech/856149/microsoft-365-office-rebrand-copilot
Published: January 6, 2026 10:48
Microsoft has got the internet confused, again. Over the past couple of days posts on Reddit, Hacker News, and X have claimed Microsoft has rebranded Microsoft Office to Microsoft 365 Copilot. As much as Microsoft loves to shove its Copilot branding…
Is this the folding iPhone’s creaseless display?
https://www.theverge.com/news/856141/samsung-display-creaseless-panel-foldable-iphone-ces
Published: January 6, 2026 09:25
Samsung Display showcased a new foldable OLED panel at CES that doesn't have a visible crease - something that currently blights every foldable phone on the market. This could be our first look at the panel used in the next generation of Samsung's Galaxy…
This free feature helps make stolen Bosch e-bikes unsellable
https://www.theverge.com/tech/856120/this-free-feature-helps-make-stolen-bosch-e-bikes-unsellable
Published: January 6, 2026 09:00
Stolen electric bikes built around Bosch motors will be harder to sell, service, and ride at the end of January. That's when Bosch is rolling a new digital theft feature that lets owners mark the bike as stolen in the Bosch Flow app - no subscription…
These open-ear buds actually have decent noise reduction
https://www.theverge.com/tech/853290/shokz-open-fit-pro-hands-on-ces-2026-headphones-wearables
Published: January 6, 2026 08:00
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 truth is that often means if you…
This desktop charger turns your iPhone into a robotic AI assistant
https://www.theverge.com/tech/856077/yoona-deskmate-iphone-robot-companion-ai-assistant
Published: January 6, 2026 07:59
CES is packed with AI companions and assistant robots this year, but the DeskMate from Yoona is a clever take on the idea: it's a desktop charging hub, with three USB-C ports, one USB-A, and a MagSafe pad, that automatically activates an AI companion app…
Nvidia’s GeForce Now is getting native Linux and Fire TV apps
https://www.theverge.com/tech/854688/nvidias-geforce-now-is-getting-native-linux-and-fire-tv-apps
Published: January 6, 2026 05:22
Nvidia's RTX 5080 rollout for its GeForce Now cloud gaming service is now complete, so it's ready to announce some additional features for subscribers. In the coming months, Nvidia is planning to launch native GeForce Now apps for Linux and Amazon's Fire…
Nvidia’s new G-Sync monitors automatically adjust brightness just like a laptop
Published: January 6, 2026 05:12
Nvidia is bringing a new set of G-Sync Pulsar monitors to the market this week that will automatically adjust brightness and color based on the ambient lighting in a room. Much like a modern laptop, these new monitors have a built-in light sensor that…
Nvidia announces DLSS 4.5 with 6x Frame Generation and improved image quality
https://www.theverge.com/tech/854610/nvidia-dlss-4-5-announcement-multi-frame-generation-6x-specs
Published: January 6, 2026 05:05
Nvidia is announcing its next major update to its Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) feature at CES today. DLSS 4.5 includes Nvidia's second-generation Super Resolution transformer model and a new 6x Multi Frame Generation mode for RTX 50-series GPUs that…
Emerson’s SmartVoice devices follow verbal instructions without Wi-Fi or a hub
https://www.theverge.com/tech/850919/smart-appliance-emerson-smartvoice-ces
Published: January 6, 2026 05:01
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 fryers with your voice - with no apps, Wi-Fi, or smart home connection at all.…
AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9850X3D makes the best gaming CPU even faster
https://www.theverge.com/tech/855188/amd-ryzen-7-9850x3d-processor-boost-clock-announcement
Published: January 6, 2026 03:40
AMD is introducing an improved version of its popular Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor today at CES. The new Ryzen 7 9850X3D offers up the same 8-core / 16-thread CPU as the 9800X3D, running at even faster boost clocks. "We've fine-tuned our best gaming processor…
AMD heard you like powerful gaming portables — so here are new Strix Halo chips
https://www.theverge.com/tech/855463/amd-strix-halo-ai-max-plus-388-392-handheld-gaming
Published: January 6, 2026 03:37
AMD's Strix Halo, aka "Ryzen AI Max," is a hugely expensive chip that includes some of the most powerful integrated graphics ever made. Though AMD initially marketed it more to AI workloads with its tremendous complement of up to 128GB of RAM, it's also…
Alienware is working on new slim and cheaper gaming laptops
https://www.theverge.com/news/851926/alienware-is-working-on-new-slim-and-cheaper-gaming-laptops
Published: January 6, 2026 03:30
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 price and one with an ultra-slim chassis. There aren't many details right now, as Alienware is only…
HP crammed an entire desktop computer into this keyboard
https://www.theverge.com/news/851965/hp-crammed-an-entire-desktop-computer-into-this-keyboard
Published: January 6, 2026 03:30
HP is announcing a new mini desktop computer at CES 2026, and the whole thing is housed in a compact keyboard. The Eliteboard G1a looks like a normal office keyboard with either a captive or detachable USB-C cable, but inside it is an AMD Ryzen AI…
AMD Ryzen AI 400 official: Will these laptop chips maintain AMD’s lead?
https://www.theverge.com/tech/855343/amd-ryzen-ai-400-release-date
Published: January 6, 2026 03:30
We were rightly skeptical of AMD's Ryzen AI 300 "Strix Point" laptop chips in 2024. Now they're in some of the very best laptops you can buy, arguably hitting the sweet spot of price, performance, and battery life. Today at CES, AMD is announcing its…
You can now take testosterone tests with a stick, your phone, and some spit
https://www.theverge.com/tech/853211/ces-2026-eli-health-hormometer-testosterone-progesterone
Published: January 6, 2026 03:00
At last year's CES, Eli Health announced the Hormometer - an at-home hormone test for cortisol that utilized saliva and a smartphone. For this year's show, the company is back and expanding into testosterone and progesterone. Eli Health isn't changing up…
This $300 hybrid robovac comes with a self-empyting docking station
https://www.theverge.com/news/850979/eureka-e10-evo-plus-docking-station-ces-2026
Published: January 6, 2026 03:00
Eureka is adding an even cheaper dock-equipped robovac to its lineup. During CES 2026, Eureka showed off the new E10 Evo Plus, a robovac featuring a mop pad, 10,000Pa of suction, two anti-tangle brushes, and a self-emptying docking station for just $299.…
Eureka’s sub-$1,000 mopping robovac deploys a shield to keep your carpets dry
https://www.theverge.com/news/851229/eureka-z50-mopping-robovac-ces-2026
Published: January 6, 2026 03:00
Eureka's new Z50 robovac comes equipped with a roller mop that it will automatically lift and shield before vacuuming your carpets, preventing them from getting wet. The roller mop cover is similar to the one we saw on the Roomba Max 705 Combo last year,…
The Vivoo FlowPad turns menstrual pads into an at-home hormone test
https://www.theverge.com/tech/849643/ces-2026-vivoo-flowpad-menstrual-pad-hormones-wearable-health
Published: January 6, 2026 03:00
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 FlowPad, a roughly $4 to $5 menstrual…
Keychron’s new mechanical keyboards offer ultralong battery life at wireless 8K polling rates
Published: January 6, 2026 03:00
Keychron is announcing new Q Ultra and V Ultra mechanical keyboards at CES 2026. They're Keychron's first ZMK mechanical keyboards, an open-source firmware that's more battery efficient than the popular QMK. Keychron claims its ZMK boards can last up to…
Sony and Honda’s Afeela EV will start customer deliveries in late 2026
https://www.theverge.com/tech/855883/sony-honda-afeela-customer-delivery-suv-concept-ces-2026
Published: January 6, 2026 01:54
Sony and Honda's joint venture, Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), said it will start customer deliveries of the $90,000 Afeela 1 electric vehicle in in the US in late 2026. The company also showed off an SUV concept that it said would inform a production model in…
Garmin now offers nutrition tracking
https://www.theverge.com/tech/855884/garmin-connect-nutrition-tracking
Published: January 6, 2026 00:39
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…
Ecovacs adds a mop cover to its flagship robot vacuum
https://www.theverge.com/tech/853777/ecovacs-deebot-x12-omnicyclone-robot-vacuum-mop-cover
Published: January 6, 2026 00:00
Ecovacs launched the second generation of its top-of-the-line robot vacuum and mop at CES 2026 this week. The Deebot X12 OmniCyclone is the follow-up to the $1,500 X11, which launched at IFA in September 2025. Yes, just three months ago. The X12 keeps the…
Asus ROG’s next ally is Xreal, with 240Hz AR glasses coming in 2026
https://www.theverge.com/tech/848256/asus-rog-xreal-r1-smart-glasses-specs-release-date
Published: January 6, 2026 00:00
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 a peek at an upcoming partnership…
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