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Jan. 9, 2026 6:12 p.m. PT

The Las Vegas Convention Center.

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CES 2026's biggest reveals are now behind us, but there's still much to discover about the top highlights and coolest tech that's on display at the world's biggest technology conference here in Las Vegas.

Make sure to check out the finalists and winners of the official CES 2026 awards chosen by the CNET Group, especially the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold for its win of the coveted Best Overall award.

We're rounding up all our major coverage below and continue to check out our live blog as we make our final dives through the technology that was on display at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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This ring has phone-controlling magic tricks

By Vanessa Hand Orellana

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The Aivela Ring Pro aims to stand out from the rest of the smart ring pack by adding gesture control to its health-tracking features. The ring looks like your standard smart ring, with a metallic exterior and sensors on the inside. The only indication it's different is a small diamond shape on the outside, signaling the placement of a touchpad. It has eight gesture controls and six touch commands that let you control music playback, camera remote, manage slide decks and scroll through content so you don't have to reach for your phone as much.

On the health front it covers the basics and more with advanced sleep and workout metrics, cycle tracking and long-term trend analysis. The ring includes two health advisors, or AI doctors, that you can ask questions of and that will deliver podcast-style summaries of your day. Battery life is rated at about seven days, according to the company, but we have yet to test it in real-world use, so it's still TBD whether it lives up to those claims.

The Aivela Ring Pro is available on Kickstarter for $299, with no subscription costs associated with the app. Read more.

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The Phin Stim brain implant wants to help people with Parkinson's or epilepsy

By Anna Gragert

Gbrain's Phin Stim brain implant, designed to help people with Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Macy Meyer/CNET

Korean neurotechnology startup Gbrain didn't design its Phin Stim brain implant to control the brain. Instead, it monitors the brain's electrical impulses and simply guides any irregular signals back to their habitual patterns. Unlike brain implants that get inserted into the brain, Phin Stim's flexible electrodes sit on its surface to reduce irritation.

There are two versions of the Phin Stim: the first is still in clinical trials, while the second prototype is being reviewed by a Korean regulatory body. Eventually, Gbrain hopes to create a Phin Stim that is fully implantable, allowing it to constantly monitor and respond to the brain's signals.

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The most powerful home camera at CES is... a birdfeeder?

By Tyler Lacoma

Birdfy's new ultrapowerful camera is perfect for birdwatchers.

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Home cameras didn't compete for resolution or extra features at CES this year. It was no use -- one cam flexed on all of them, and it was a birdfeeder. The Vista, from Netvue's Birdfy line, is a new camera birdfeeder system that's made for the most dedicated birdwatchers seeking a truly cinematic experience.

The Birdfy Vista uses a 360-degree camera that can take up to 6K resolution video and 14-megapixel photos, plus software that can generate 120 frames-per-second slow-motion video clips of birds or butterflies in midair. That's not something you'll find on, well, any home or security cam I've tested.

The Vista also sports a unique air pump system to evenly distribute birdseed and reduce clogs. Oh, and since we're in the AI age, it's no surprise that it has an image recognition model trained specifically to identify birds, so you know what you're getting such a close look at.

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We saw the future in this fridge bar code scanner

By Tyler Lacoma

Scan items on the fridge for instant shopping lists.

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Our favorite refrigerator feature at CES wasn't a built-in camera or a voice assistant telling us what to cook. No, it was an ingenious barcode scanner built into GE Profile's latest smart fridge. Remembering to replace ingredients or stock up on low-running supplies is a constant struggle. With this little scanner, you can simply grab a packaged product from your fridge or pantry and scan its barcode, which instantly adds that precise item to the app's shopping list.

We know -- why didn't anyone think of that before? In addition to this small but wonderful feature, GE's fridge includes plenty of other smarts, including one of those inside cameras, a mic for voice commands so you can add nonbarcode items to your list and recipe ideas based on your fridge's contents. You can grab one of these fridges this spring, if you're willing to pay nearly $5,000.

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A Lenovo display concept that tells you you look tired

By Meara Isenberg

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It's Friday, and you're probably feeling relaxed and rejuvenated -- certainly not worn down by the stress and hustle of the work week. OK, maybe you're a tad tired, and a new display concept is here to tell you your outside matches your inside. Around Lenovo's AI-Powered Personalized Display Concept, you can no longer get away with exaggerated yawns, blinking or slouching. The device will notice and suggest you need a break, or to "be mindful of your posture to protect your spinal health."

CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti covered the brutally honest monitor and the ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept, a Lenovo laptop concept with a display that extends vertically from 13.3 inches to nearly 16 inches.

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Realbotix unveils a new robot, David, and we had questions for it

By Moe Long

Robotics have featured prominently as ever at CES this year, from robovacs to laundry-folding robots. But Realbotix strives to offer as human-like robots as possible. The company showed off its new robot, David. Unlike other CES innovations, like Roborock's Saros Rover robovac, which can climb stairs while cleaning, Realbotix's humanoids aren't meant to walk at all. Instead, they're intended to remain stationary and talk to people.

CNET's own Jesse Orrall interviewed Realbotix's human-esque robots David and Aria, as well as Robotix CEO Andrew Kiguel. David is a modular robot, so you can pull off his various body parts, like his head, which Kiguel likens to Legos.

Jesse asked the robots questions about themselves to gauge their self-awareness. He acknowledges the Uncanny Valley element -- Realbotix's robots attempt to look human, but they're still not fully convincing. Nevertheless, he found that the robots performed feats like locking eyes with him during the interview, a feeling he describes as "bizarre."

Chances are, the average person won't have one of Realbotix's robots in their home -- they start at $20,000 for just a bust, or $95,000 for a complete body. Think more business settings and enterprise environments.

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This toilet sensor monitors dehydration levels

By Corin Cesaric

Vivoo, launched at CES 2026, attaches to most toilets and monitors hydration levels in real time.

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If you feel like you drink enough H2O but still feel dehydrated at the end of the day, this toilet sensor may be for you. The Vivoo Smart Toilet can upgrade any toilet. It attaches to most standard-sized toilet bowls and monitors hydration levels.

Although we couldn't test it out in person at CES (for obvious hygiene reasons), it promises to give real-time hydration insights within minutes of using the bathroom. It's available now direct from Vivoo, starting at $99.

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SwitchBot's Onero H1 might need to go back to the drawing board

By Corin Cesaric

The Onero H1 did successfully open and load a washing machine, but it was extremely slow at completing tasks.

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CES is no stranger to robots. This year, we've seen one from LG that is designed to fold laundry and perform light kitchen tasks (albeit slowly), another designed for environmental research and one from Boston Dynamics that we awarded the Best of CES title.

However, not every robot impressed us. The Onero H1 from SwitchBot, for example, seemed to struggle doing basic tasks, such as picking up laundry from a couch and tossing it into a washing machine. CNET's Ajay Kumar watched it in action and said that it would most likely take more than an hour to load one small to medium-sized batch of laundry. And don't get us started on how long it would take to fold it afterward.

Although a household helping robot sounds great in theory, we're not quite sold on this one just yet.

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Could this be the end of the foldable phone crease?

By Mike Sorrentino

Samsung Display is showing off a concept at CES 2026 that could end one of the biggest complaints about foldable phones -- the noticeable crease when a foldable phone is unfolded. The crease has been a necessary element of foldable phone displays, but over the years has become less noticeable as the screen technology has continued to develop. But will it come to phones like the next Samsung Galaxy Z Fold or the rumored foldable iPhone? We'll have to wait and see.

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The Caeli air monitor predicts the chances of catching a cold

By Tyler Lacoma

Caeli tracks more air conditions than any indoor home monitor I know. uHoo

If you want an air quality monitor that can do everything, uHoo has an upcoming device for you. The large Caeli has nine different sensors to track everything from temperature and humidity to dust, VOCs and carbon dioxide. But that's just the beginning. The monitor also provides a flu index that predicts, on a 1-to-10 scale, how likely it is that viruses will spread in the air (it does something similar with mold, too).

Alexa, Apple Home and Google Home support are also included for app control options. The monitor isn't out quite yet, but you can preorder it for $200 for your home, classroom or office.

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This robotic puppy brings comfort and care to people living with dementia

By Vanessa Hand Orellana

Tombot is tackling the challenges of aging and memory loss with Jennie, a fully robotic emotional support puppy designed for people living with dementia and Alzheimer's. Aside from being adorable, Jennie is designed to provide emotional connection while also supporting medical monitoring. The goal: easing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and potentially reducing reliance on certain medications.

The idea came from Tombot CEO and cofounder Tom Stevens, who was inspired after his mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and could no longer care for her real dog. To make Jennie feel lifelike rather than mechanical, Stevens collaborated with Jim Henson's Creature Shop, studying animation and movement so the puppy's expressions and motions feel organic and comforting. Years in the making -- we first saw it at CES 2020 -- Jennie is expected to come to market in 2026, offering a new kind of emotional support animal designed specifically for cognitive care environments like assisted living facilities.

Jennie was a Best of CES 2026 winner in the Age Tech category. See the full list of winners here.

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Check out Lenovo's AI agent on this auto-swiveling laptop

By Imad Khan

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Emerson Smart offers always-offline, no-app voice assistants for privacy

By Tyler Lacoma

Emerson Smart's air fryer knows hundreds of voice commands without needing Wi-Fi.

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If you like the idea of voice assistants but are worried about your privacy, let me introduce IAI Smart's expanded line of smart home devices called Emerson Smart. They include fans, heaters, smart plugs and air fryers. None of them can connect to Wi-Fi. None of them need you to download an app. But when you turn these devices on, they can recognize up to a thousand or more voice commands for hands-off control.

The simplicity of this voice assistant setup is attractive, and I like that the wake word for many devices is what they are, so you can say, "Hey air fryer!" or, "Hey heater!" But it's also a boon for anyone who doesn't want to give their voice data to Amazon or Google for analysis, which is difficult to avoid even with the latest privacy settings for Alexa or Google Gemini.

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Samsung's S95H OLED is the best TV at CES this year

By Joe Supan

The Samsung S95H is the company's first OLED to feature a Frame TV-like art display.

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TVs always have a lot of competition at CES, but one model stood out this year to CNET TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury: Samsung's S95H OLED. It's 35% brighter than the previous model, and with its antiburn-in technology and access to more than 5,000 images in the Samsung Art Store, it can double as a Frame when you're not actively using it. It has four HDMI ports -- essential for gaming -- but can also be set up wirelessly for a cleaner look. There's no word yet on pricing, sizes and availability, but with all these premium features, the S95H will likely be on the expensive side.

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2 days ago

The CES health tech trends that have the potential to change lives

By Anna Gragert

The Vivoo Smart Toilet tests your urine up to 1,000 times.

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If CES 2026 has shown us anything, it's that health tech intends to muscle in on every aspect of our lives. It wants to sit down to dinner with us and track our nutrition, keep us company at night while it tracks our sleep, and it even wants to join us in the bathroom as it tests our urine. These were just a few of the CES health tech trends I spotted that could one day help us live our best, and healthiest, lives.

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The Tensor Robocar is an autonomous vehicle you can own

By Jeff Carlson

Tensor's Robocar at CES 2026.

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Self-driving vehicles have so far been adopted by ride-hailing companies like Zoox and Waymo because they're geared toward people who are not looking to drive themselves. But what if you want a car that can drive you around and also let you take the wheel occasionally? (Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology is also a step in this direction, but flipped: a car you drive with a mode that has limited self-driving capabilities.)

CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti got a close look at the Tensor Robocar, which at the tap of a button reveals a steering wheel behind the driver's side screen, as well as gas and brake pedals. The car is equipped with dozens of microphones to perform vocal requests such as adjusting the air conditioning or roll down windows, and cameras, lidar, radar and ultrasonic sensors for navigation and object detection.

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Plant-based batteries will hit the market soon

By Corin Cesaric

Flint Paper Batteries powered model trains at the company's booth at CES 2026.

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Sustainable batteries are no longer just talk; they will be available for purchase this year. Flint Labs has created a paper battery made from plant-based cellulose, the same material used to make paper (hence the name Paper Battery). The batteries are expected to hit the market this year, and at CES, CNET's Jon Reed saw them power small gadgets like model trains.

AA and AAA batteries will be available later this year and will appear in products from Flint's partners, such as Amazon, Flint founder Carlo Charles told Jon. As for performance, the batteries are said to last just as long as the alkaline batteries consumers are accustomed to seeing on store shelves.

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The Hypershell X Ultra can make hikes and walks easier

By Moe Long

If you've been wanting to get more active but need some assistance, the Hypershell X Ultra could be the answer. It's an exoskeleton that has motors around the hips, which augment your movement. You'll still need to put in some legwork, but the Hypershell X Ultra provides assistance while you move, meaning you might become less exhausted as you walk or be able to better keep up with seasoned hiking companions.

CNET's own James Bricknell and David Lumb took the Hypershell X Ultra on a spin during a hike at Red Rock Canyon. Bricknell said of the Hypershell X Ultra, "As someone who sometimes struggles to keep up with people, this allowed me to have a conversation while on the hike, something I wouldn't normally be able to do. And that allowed me to really enjoy the scenery in a way that I wouldn't be able to do. I wasn't pouring with sweat, I wasn't gasping for air. It felt like a much more natural pace."

While the Hypershell X Ultra boasts impressive specs, including a long 18-mile range, it's not cheap at $1,999. Would Bricknell buy the Hypershell X Ultra? Maybe, but he says the cheaper Hypershell X Go (currently $899) might be the way to go, especially if it hits the $700 to $800 range.

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The Speediance wearable was designed for strength training

By Anna Gragert

The Speediance Strap.

Speediance

Fitness tech company Speediance seeks to make strength training portable and, as a result, more accessible. That's the idea behind the Speediance Strap, a screen-free wearable -- similar to the Whoop and Luna Band -- that can be used for strength training, endurance and other types of exercise. It also tracks your body temperature and sleep, which you can view in the Speediance Wellness Plus app, where it provides suggestions for your recovery and training.

To further assist with your strength training, Speediance also developed the Gym Nano, a digital cable resistance machine trainer that can fit in any space. In 1-pound increments, it offers up to 220 pounds of resistance.

While there's no date set for the release of the Gym Nano, a Kickstarter campaign will be launched in spring 2026 for the Speediance Strap.

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See Boston Dynamics' newest robot strut and work it

By Tyler Lacoma

We got an in-person view of Atlas, Boston Dynamics' latest humanoid robot model, and it's both more lifelike and more terrifying than ever. You may remember Boston Dynamics from its viral robot videos, which show increasingly advanced, speedy robot movements that make humans just a little uneasy. Atlas is -- well, you need to watch our video to understand.

In some ways, Atlas is the most natural, lifelike robot we've seen. Boston Dynamics has done an amazing job of replicating everything from a casual human walk down a runway to a quick turn of its spotlight-like head. We also saw how the robot could be put to work as it lifted and moved girders for us (one at a time, and slowly, for now).

Far more unsettling: The way Atlas can untangle itself in an instant from its crouched off position, twisting its head and torso all the way around. Boston Dynamics didn't need to mimic sci-fi horror movements that authentically.

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2 days ago

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 gets SteamOS

By Moe Long

Lenovo launched its Legion Go 2 in September, and while the Legion Go 3 wasn't announced at CES 2026, the company unveiled a new variant of the gaming handheld that runs SteamOS instead of Windows. The hardware is largely still the same as the Windows version, with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage. But the menu buttons are slightly different to accommodate using SteamOS rather than Windows.

Valve, a gaming company offering digital PC game purchases in its Steam client as well as hardware like the handheld PC game console the Steam Deck, created a Linux-based operating system, SteamOS. While some games and clients, like GOG Galaxy and Blizzard's Battle.net launcher, don't run natively on Linux, SteamOS differs from Windows 11 in its console-like experience. In 2025, I bought a Steam Deck, and have been immensely impressed with its simplicity when running compatible games. I found it much easier to navigate SteamOS with a controller rather than Windows. Xbox Full Screen Experience seeks to simplify using Windows 11 with a controller, but it still falls short of SteamOS.

While there are unofficial third-party options for installing SteamOS on different Windows PC gaming handhelds like the Legion Go 2 or Asus ROG Ally X, such as Bazzite, it's refreshing to see manufacturers like Lenovo providing devices that come with SteamOS out of the box. As our sibling site IGN reports, Lenovo says SteamOS is optimized to take complete advantage of the Legion Go 2's hardware.

In addition to the Legion Go 2, now with SteamOS, Lenovo showcased a Legion Pro Rollable gaming laptop with an extendable screen, a Legion 7A laptop, plus new Legion 5 and Legion LOQ variants at CES 2026.

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Now we have an e-reader with AI

By Imad Khan

DuRoBo Krono is a smartphone-like e-reader.

DuRoBo

When people think of e-readers, their minds often default to the Amazon Kindle. It makes sense. E Ink is slow to refresh, making it ideal for reading static pages. But Dutch company DuRoBo wants to do more with the technology. The Krono is a new smartphone-like "ePaper focus hub" that can do more than just read books. It has a built-in AI assistant named Libby AI that can answer questions. The Krono also ships with Android 15, meaning it can download apps from the Google Play Store. Just don't expect to play Genshin Impact on this thing.

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A translator that lets dialogue flow naturally

By Meara Isenberg

The Vasco Translator Q1 is touch-screen, so you can make the translated text larger or smaller. Macy Meyer/CNET

CNET's Macy Meyer had a "surprisingly natural conversation" for several minutes in Polish at CES, even though she doesn't speak any Polish. Vasco earbuds made the feat possible, and Meyer also had the opportunity to try out Vasco's most advanced setup, the Q1 translator.

The standalone device is engineered to make real-time conversations between two people effortless and can translate more than 50 languages hands-free. The most impressive thing, according to Meyer, "was how quickly it disappeared while conversing." You can read more about her experience with the Q1 language device.

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This portable projector has rotatable speakers

By Corin Cesaric

The speakers on the P1i can fold out and rotate up to 200 degrees. Geoffrey Morrison/CNET

Anker unveiled a brand-new portable projector this week at CES, the Nebula P1i. It offers one standout feature: rotatable, dual speakers. This is welcome news for those of us who don't always sit in the same spot while watching a movie. If you want to move from one couch to another or lean back in a recliner, you can point the speakers to you or your house guests for optimal listening, no soundbar required.

Nebula projectors don't typically come cheap, with the Nebula P1 priced at $799. By comparison, the new P1i will cost $369, making it a far more affordable option. It's expected to be available in early 2026.

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A laptop screen that keeps rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin'

By Moe Long

Lenovo's Legion Pro Rollable concept features an expanding screen -- perfect for seeing any of your opponents in a high-stakes game.

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Gaming laptops provide the power of a desktop in a portable package, which can be useful for travel or simply conserving desk space. But when you're gaming on the go, you may want a bigger display, which is what Lenovo's Legion Pro Rollable concept aims to deliver.

The Legion Pro Rollable begins with a 16-inch screen that you can extend to 21.5 or 24 inches wide, depending on how much screen real estate you need. Kind of like a movie theater screen readjusting its aspect ratio, the Legion Pro Rollable's display extends to the side, which can transform it from a 16-inch, 16:9 display to an ultrawide monitor. Under the hood, Lenovo outfits the chassis with a tension-based dual motor for expansion and contraction of the screen.

Boasting an OLED display with Lenovo's proprietary PureSight technology, the Legion Pro Rollable should deliver excellent image quality with accurate colors and features designed to ease eye strain. Although the Legion Pro targets gamers, I could see this being a useful laptop for creatives who need GPU power and an extendable display for tasks like video editing.

Lenovo previously showcased its ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable. But the ThinkBook had a dual-screen setup with stacked monitors, whereas the Legion Pro Rollable's screen expands outward, to the sides, rather than upward.

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The best home security tech I found at CES

By Tyler Lacoma

Ikea came to CES equipped with lights and security devices alike.

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From smart locks that charge automatically to the most innovative security cam I've seen all year, here's what caught my eye at CNET. Check out the tech that I expect to see more of (like presence sensing) and what I think's just a quick fad (looking at you, video smart locks). Along the way, I name the brands that impressed me the most -- for example, if you're waiting for home security to get more affordable, Ikea has a big surprise for you this year.

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Petkit's trio of devices will paint of picture of your pet's health

By Anna Gragert

Petkit's Yumshare Daily Feast automatically feeds your cat their wet food.

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Pet care product company Petkit doesn't just want to feed or hydrate your pet -- it wants to help you understand them. By uploading data from all of its devices into one app, it aims to show you what a normal routine looks like for your furry friend, so you're more attuned to potential red flags.

Try the Yumshare Daily Feast, which automatically dispenses your cat's wet food. With a built-in camera, the feeder monitors your feline's eating habits and can be used for multiple pets. There's also no need to worry about the food spoiling, as Yumshare features UVC sanitation and near-field communication tracking to remove food that hasn't been consumed within a specified time frame.

Petkit also showcased the Eversweet Ultra water fountain, which tracks the hydration of multiple pets, and the Purobot Crystal Duo, an automatic litter box. In addition to removing your cat's waste, Purobot has an AI camera that can alert you to any unusual activity.

All three pet care devices are expected to be available in the coming months.

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A standout Lockly platform wants to change the Airbnb experience

By Tyler Lacoma

TapCom is a rental solution fit for the modern age.

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Short-term rentals like Airbnbs don't always mix well with home security technology, much to everyone's annoyance. Lockly wants to fix that with a new platform it's calling TapCom.

TapCom is a way for rental owners to give their guests access codes, entry instructions and unlock options for locks from brands including (eventually) Schlage and Yale. It also lets guests automatically start a voice chat with the owner without needing to download any apps. And the best part -- it works without Wi-Fi or complicated steps, just NFC-based taps.

If TapCom works as well as it looks, it could become the Airbnb technology everyone's been waiting for.

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Lutron's latest smart shades are cheaper, shift with sunlight

By Tyler Lacoma

Lutron's latest blinds can move on their by calculating where the sun is.

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Lutron showed up with two new major innovations at CES 2026. First, it's working to lower the price for the starter models of its smart shades by tweaking the manufacturing process. Second, and particularly interesting, Lutron has invented a technology called Natural Light Optimization, which allows its slatted blinds to automatically adjust themselves.

The blinds can respond to changes in sunlight, the time of day and the season, all by knowing where your home is and which direction your window is facing. It's a useful setting if your region gets plentiful, bright sunlight you'd rather cut down on, but the shades also have basic smart home controls, including voice assistant support for Amazon Alexa and Google Home. The blinds start at $429 and are one of the few CES products you can order right now.

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The first true carpet-washing robot may finally be here

By Tyler Lacoma

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Robot vacs have never been well-suited to wash carpet, just vacuum it. But a startup at CES has found a bold new workaround with its Robotin R2. Its secret is a modular design with a wash-and-dry component made specifically for carpet, plus a massive 2.4-gallon clean water tank and 1.6-gallon dirty water tank to return to between rounds.

That wash-and-dry design makes the R2 down to handle shorter styles of carpet. We touched it ourselves to make sure the 110-degree air drying system also works. Other expected robot vac extras are also included, including lidar navigation with obstacle avoidance. We'll have to test further at our labs, but it's an impressive start.

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Asus unveils a laptop that's made for GoPro pros and a dual-screen laptop

By Moe Long

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If you're a GoPro enthusiast and content creator, Asus's new ProArt GoPro laptop may seem enticing. Revealed at CES, the ProArt GoPro Edition PX13 laptop is a two-in-one convertible laptop that features a 13-inch OLED display. Small, lightweight and rugged, it's engineered for adventures, just like a GoPro action cam. At under 3 pounds, it should be easy enough to tote around. Its metal chassis may withstand bumps and jostles, while its included hard-shell case sports GoPro design cues. You get a one-year subscription to GoPro Cloud Plus, a service that gives you cloud storage alongside other benefits, such as highlight videos.

One of the challenges I have working on the go is using a small screen, so I invested in a portable monitor. But with Asus's Zenbook Duo, you get dual displays out of the box. There's a hinged design, with one monitor stacked directly above the other. For its 2026 Duo, Asus made the middle gap between the two screens 70% smaller, making it sleeker. The kickstand also gets sturdier, which should be helpful considering the heft of a pair of screens.

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Samsung's surprise Wi-Fi speaker

By Meara Isenberg

The Samsung LS50H is a Wi-Fi speaker with spatial audio. Just look at this thing!

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A 130-inch MicroRGB backlit TV might seem like an obvious stunner, but another product from Samsung made CNET's Ty Pendlebury's jaw drop to the floor. Samsung has revealed its 2026 audio products, including new soundbars and Wi-Fi speakers, and Ty couldn't stop gawking at the latter.

Samsung's new Wi-Fi speakers are the Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7. Both have distinctive looks courtesy of designer Erwan Bouroullec, with Ty noting, "I kind of want that Music Studio 5, just to stare at." For more on the speakers and Samsung's new soundbars -- which don't have availability details yet -- read Ty's article here.

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The best home tech at CES

By Corin Cesaric

This ultrasonic knife cuts through food like it's all butter.

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From laundry-folding robots to the world's first ultrasonic knife, CES 2026 is chock-full of devices that promise to upgrade your everyday life. To help you navigate the crowded field of announcements regarding everything CES has to offer, we've rounded up a list of the buzziest products debuting this year. Read our full list here, and check back later as we will continuously update the list.

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This company found out how to power devices within its force field

By Imad Khan

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Finnish company Willo showcased new wireless power technology that doesn't rely on charging pads or a direct line of sight. Instead, Willo's gray-white cube can power devices within 15 inches of its force field. CNET wasn't allowed to take any photos of this product, but Willo imagines this technology being fitted to furniture, so that as you're watching TV, your phone starts charging. Or be fitted inside a kitchen, so as you're walking around, your devices stay topped up. Willo feels this is what wireless charging was always supposed to be.

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This RoboTurtle is built to study underwater ecosystems without disturbing them

By Joe Supan

RoboTurtle moves very much like a real turtle.

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Not all of the tech we see at CES feels particularly substantive -- last year's vibrating fork comes to mind -- so it's always gratifying to stumble on a device with real purpose. Beatbot's RoboTurtle is exactly that: a swimming robot built to mimic the movements of sea turtles in their natural environment. Built with input from researchers and NGOs, the RoboTurtle is designed to monitor fish populations and coral reef habitats in areas where humans or boats cannot, for fear of disturbing delicate underwater ecosystems. The Beatbot team -- best known for making pool-cleaning robots -- estimates that the robot will be ready for full deployment in three to five years. My colleague Katie Collins has more.

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You may want to consider a washer-dryer combo. No, really

By Moe Long

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Historically, washer-dryer combos have offered space-saving benefits at the expense of suffering through long drying times. While shopping for washers and dryers in November, I considered a combo unit, ultimately settling on a pair of LG separates. But had LG's most recent Signature Series washer-dryer combo been available, I'd perhaps have gone with that instead.

Revealed at CES 2026, LG's hybrid machine touts the ability to wash and dry a 10-pound load of laundry in less than 90 minutes -- a 25% reduction from its predecessor's two-hour running time. An all-in-one washer/dryer offers some convenience because you don't have to switch loads from the washer to the dryer. But leisurely wash/dry times have deterred some would-be buyers. LG's markedly faster Signature Series washer-dryer could help drive adoption. The Lowe's appliance specialist I spoke to swore by a washer-dryer combo, and it was one with a much slower wash-and-dry cycle.

Alongside its significantly quicker wash/dry time, LG's Signature Series machine gets some AI features. There's AI load detection, which uses a built-in scale to weigh your laundry load to determine water usage and drying time. Smart fabric softener and detergent dispensers may help you conserve by using only the right amount, rather than a heaping capful.

Moreover, LG's Signature Series washer-dryer is ventless, meaning it might be gentler on fabrics than a traditional vented dryer. No switching loads of laundry between units, gentle on fabrics, AI convenience features and shorter running times make this an attractive package. But more real-world tests are necessary to show whether the Signature Series lives up to its impressive on-paper specs.

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This two-faced watch band lets you pair a Rolex and an Apple Watch

By Vanessa Hand Orellana

The Smartlet band lets you wear your fancy analogue and health tracking smartwatch at the same time. Tara Brown/Viva Tung/CNET

The modular Smartlet band aims to solve the beauty-versus-brains dilemma by letting you wear both your functional smartwatch and your envy-inducing luxury analog at the same time. One sits proudly atop your wrist for the world to admire, while the other discreetly handles health tracking and notifications from the underside.

Having the best of both worlds doesn't come cheap, though, and the band alone runs between $400 and $700, depending on the material, with stainless steel and aluminum options available. Smartlet supports major smartwatches, including the Apple Watch, Google's Pixel Watch, Samsung's Galaxy Watch and Whoop, while also pairing with luxury analog brands like TAG Heuer and Rolex.

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3 days ago

See Lego Smart Bricks in action (pew pew!)

By Jeff Carlson

CNET's writers and editors were immediately taken with Lego Smart Bricks, sensor-enabled blocks that interact with each other in proximity, and awarded it the Best Future Tech in the Best of CES 2026 Awards. But it's one thing to say "ASIC-driven, accelerometer-enabled and speaker-equipped" block, and entirely another thing to see them in action with lightsaber sound effects. CNET's Bridget Carey spent some time playing – we mean, working – with the new tech.

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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold nabs Best of CES 2026 as named by the CNET Group

By Jeff Carlson

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is this year's Best of CES 2026 overall winner.

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The CNET Group has named its Best of CES 2026 awards, and the overall winner is the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold. The judges, made of up journalists from CNET, ZDNET, PCMag, Mashable, Lifehacker and Ziff Davis sister sites IGN and Everyday Health sorted through 63 finalists to find the best products in 22 categories.

Here's how they described the Galaxy Z TriFold win: "A vanguard in melding eye-catching design with genuine utility, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold achieves CES's highest honor, Best Overall. This slim device lives up to the promise of a foldable, full size tablet-phone hybrid that's as functional as it is pocketable. Its futuristic allure and seamless practicality elevate the tech while keeping it within reach."

Discover which innovations garnered Best of CES 2026 titles in categories such as Best Age Tech, Best AI, Best Audio, Best Kitchen Tech and more at the official Best of CES 2026 list.

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The Merach UltraTread's AI coach adjusts your run based on your heart rate

By Anna Gragert

The Merach UltraTread T70 Aura uses AI to personalize your workouts.

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The new Merach UltraTread T70 Aura, according to the company, is the first of its kind to feature a built-in AI coach that speaks to the runner during their workout, personalizing their exercise accordingly. Most impressively, this AI feature automatically adjusts the treadmill's speed and incline based on your heart rate to keep you in an optimal cardio health zone.

To track heart rate, the treadmill connects to the Apple Watch. Currently, it's only compatible with this specific fitness tracker.

The UltraTread was also created in conjunction with Merach's KneeGuard, a triple-layer suspension system that reduces joint stress by absorbing 49 times more impact. This technology is typically available only to elite athletes in pro gyms.

Available later this year, the UltraTread T70 Aura will cost between $1,200 and $2,000, depending on the motor and display size.

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The screenless Luna Band uses your voice for health tracking

By Anna Gragert

The Luna Band uses your voice, no screens, to track your health and fitness.

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The Luna Band promises not just one less screen, but one less subscription. Designed by health tech company Luna, creator of the Luna Ring, the new screenless wristband uses your voice and its LifeOS AI to track health information that can't be collected from your wrist, such as your meals, how you felt that day and why you slept poorly the previous night.

When you want to hear more about your health stats, the Luna Band can review them with you through your earbuds or a compatible smartphone. Its LifeOS AI also works with apps like Apple Health and Google Fit.

While the Luna Band is similar to the screen-free Whoop 5.0, another wristband device for tracking wellness, it doesn't require an annual subscription. However, the cost and availability of the Luna Band are yet to be announced.

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116-inch Hisense mini-LED TV has cyan pixels

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The Hisense 116UXS is a new mini-LED television that's packed with cyan-colored pixels for added colors and vibrancy. Cyan acts as a fourth color on the mini-LED backlight, which the company calls RGB evo. The 116UXS reproduces up to 110% of the BT.2020 color spectrum, something unachievable by most televisions.

BT.2020 is a specification and standard set forth by the International Telecommunications Union for TVs and projectors that aims to reproduce 75.8% of the spectrum of colors visible to the human eye.

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Up close with LG's robot butler CLOiD

By Jeff Carlson

LG's robot butler was on display at CES 2026.

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It's no longer novel to show off a humanoid robot that can move or interact -- we're at the stage where it needs to do something interesting or helpful. LG's CLOiD gave us a demonstration of the types of everyday, mundane tasks that some people would happily turn over to a machine, like folding laundry and doing dishes. How well did the wheeled android with massive arms and hands do? We got to see it in action.

It's not speedy, but LG's robot did fold some towels. The human helper had to take each one out of the basket, however.

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While CLOiD folded laundry, it commanded an LG vacuum to clean the floor behind it.

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CLOiD fetched a jug of milk at its master's request, but never attempted to pour it into a glass.

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Best of CES 2026 deliberation

By Mike Sorrentino

The official Best of CES 2026 award winners will be announced at a ceremony tonight at 4 p.m. PT in Las Vegas, and these winners were chosen following five hours of deliberation by experts from the CNET Group. These include journalists from CNET, ZDNET, PCMag, Mashable and Lifehacker, along with assistance from Ziff Davis sister sites IGN and Everyday Health.

Until the winners are announced, you can check out the finalists here.

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Give old ceiling fans new life with clever smart kits

By Tyler Lacoma

These new conversion options are surprisingly handy for home fans. Ajay Kumar/CNET

Ceiling fans are a pain to maintain -- switching speeds and directions is especially annoying on older models. But Hunter Fan has a new idea called HunterSmart, a smart line that includes some impressive conversion kits for home fans.

The Smart Fan Upgrade Kit, for example, lets you keep everything as is except to add app controls and compatibility with Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home/Siri. That lets you control lights, speeds, fan reversals and more, even remotely. Or you could upgrade to the Smart Wall Panel, a glowing LED touchscreen that can manage your ceiling fan and nearby lights with a few swipes.

If ceiling dust is your nemesis, Hunter Fan also debuted new smart ZenTech fans with bold spiral designs that look made to resist dust buildup.

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TCL's Note A1 Nxtpaper boasts an e-paper display for note-taking and drawing

By Moe Long

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TCL's fresh new e-paper tablet has a matte color display that aims to offer a pleasant reading, writing and drawing experience. Jason Howell at our sister site ZDNET got hands-on with the TCL Note A1 and found that it "...makes digital paper feel less like a compromise."

The aptly named Note A1 Nxtpaper targets note-taking, with useful features like a split-screen view for transcription, note-taking and recording. TCL opted for a high-refresh 120Hz display that's designed to be easy to look at, since it tries to look like paper, is responsive and has full color.

The TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper isn't an all-around tablet with an E Ink screen, such as the Boox Note Air4 C, but rather a digital notebook, similar to the ReMarkable Paper Pro.

Using the device at CES 2026, Jason found that writing on the Note A1 Nxtpaper with a stylus feels similar to writing on paper with a pen -- there's a gliding motion with texture and resistance. If you're seeking a productivity-focused tablet for drawing, note-taking or audio recording for work or school, the TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper could be a neat companion.

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3 days ago

Pebble just launched a smart ring you don't have to charge. Because you can't

By Vanessa Hand Orellana

Pebble's new wearables launch at CES 2026 is giving 2015 energy, and we're here for it. The original retro-cool smartwatch brand from a decade ago is back doing what it does best: ignoring trends and leaning hard into charm. Alongside new watches, Pebble is also launching its first smart ring, because of course it is.

The $75 Pebble Index 0.1 is not your typical health-obsessed smart ring. There is no sleep tracking, no readiness score and absolutely no wellness guilt. Instead, Pebble put a small programmable button on the ring, complete with a microphone, letting you trigger actions like setting reminders or sending messages. It's less of a biometric spy and more shortcut key for your finger. But perhaps the most jaw-dropping part is the battery life: this ring is meant to last two to three years. No charging, no dock, you wear it until it dies, recycle it, and buy a new one (or not). It's coming in March. See it in action in Scott Stein's video above.

Pebble's also showing off the Pebble Time 2, arriving in January, with a color reflective paper-style display that is backlit and now touch-enabled, a heart-rate sensor, classic watch faces and a very Pebble 30-day battery life for $225.

The $199 Pebble Round 2 follows, with a metal body, a circular design and a leather strap. The round watch has similar specs to the Time 2 but no heart-rate sensor. While the rest of the wearables world races toward more sensors and more charging anxiety, Pebble is once again carving out a quirky little corner of its own. Read more about the Round 2 at our sister site ZDNET.

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Segway's impressive new e-bikes

By Meara Isenberg

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We're halfway down the road of CES 2026, so it's time to meet some new e-bikes. Segway has debuted the Myon, a $2,000 commuter-focused electric bike, which is now available. There's also the Muxi, a new $1,700 compact, short-tail model with a March expected launch month.

Segway also introduced the Xaber 300 electric dirt bike, with availability planned for this spring or summer and a price of $5,300. For all the specs and standout details, CNET's Joseph Kaminski included everything you need to know about the new bikes here.

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A smart oven that might actually be worth it

By Corin Cesaric

Using weight sensors and a built-in camera, the AISO oven identifies the geometry of food and deploys an ideal cooking time and temperature.

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Home and kitchen editor David Watsky isn't typically a fan of smart ovens, but this compact one at CES 2026 caught his eye. The AISO oven from Apecoo is said to use images and sensors to identify what type of food is in the oven, then "adjusts heat distribution in real-time," a representative for the brand told David.

Although this sounds great in theory, he didn't see it in action with real food. Instead, they used fake food to demonstrate its capabilities, but if it works as it should, David may become a true believer in smart ovens once and for all. The oven is currently available for preorder for $998.

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Set it in stone with Keychron's new keyboards

By Moe Long

Have you dreamed of having a keyboard made of concrete on your desk? Now's your chance. Keychron, a company that makes excellent mechanical keyboards and other computer peripherals, including mice, debuted a roster of hefty keyboards at CES 2026. You can choose from different materials, like marble, ceramic and concrete.

Depending on the keyboard you choose, the keycaps might not be made of the same material, but in some cases -- like Keychron's ceramic keyboard -- the keycaps are comprised of the same substance. If you're looking to add a bit of luxury to your desk, Keychron's fresh lineup of keyboards seems stone-cold awesome.

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Catch up on noteworthy TVs at CES

By Meara Isenberg

The LG G6, one of the brightest OLEDs we've seen.

Did you miss any of the must-see TVs at CES 2026? Lego Smart Bricks and stair-climbing robot vacuums may have drawn your attention away from the conference's game-changing TVs, but CNET's Ty Pendlebury has rounded up all the highlights from the show that sets the agenda for home entertainment tech. Check out our TV and home video editors' picks of the most innovative offerings, complete with smarter features and brighter screens.

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The Best of CES 2026 Awards finalists are here

By Mike Sorrentino

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The CNET Group -- made up of journalists from CNET, PCMag, Mashable, ZDNet, Lifehacker along with Ziff Davis sister sites IGN and Everyday Health -- are picking the official Best of CES 2026 Awards today, and the full finalist list is now out. The winners will be announced later today at 4 p.m. PT, but for now you can see the top picks across 23 categories including best audio, computing tech, gaming, AI, mobile and more.

You can see the full finalist list here, and check back to the Best of CES 2026 page later today to see the winners.

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Lenovo's rollable laptop concept

By Mike Sorrentino

The Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept laptop on display at CES 2026 can expand from an 18-inch screen to a 21.5-inch one. CNET Managing Editor Josh Goldman got to see the expanding laptop on the show floor.

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A dance with a robot

By Mike Sorrentino

CES is known for its parties, and CNET Senior Video Producer Jesse Orrall has received an exclusive invite for a dance with a robot. The $60,000 Oli, developed by LimX Dynamics, has feet, joints and -- if the dancing is too much -- an emergency stop button in the back. You can check out more about Oli in the YouTube video above, and watch the full dance battle in the TikTok video below.

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Aqara's watchful device is a total presence-sensing package

By Tyler Lacoma

Aqara's sensor has many tricks to track activity in a room.

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Welcome to presence sensing! You're gonna hear a lot about it -- I certainly have at CES so far. It's all about noninvasive (meaning no video recording) ways to track people's presence and movement in homes. Aqara's CES debut showed off the FP400 Spatial Multi-Sensor, one of the most powerful examples I've seen yet.

The Multi-Sensor uses mmWave radar and machine learning to detect, without requiring direct visuals, whether people are present in a room, the number of people, and their positions, such as lying down or standing up. It also tracks movement over time to note when and where people tend to gather.

That info isn't just useful for privacy-focused aging in place, where it can detect falls or people staying in bed. Aqara's sensor can also connect to the Aqara app, Apple Home, Google Home and Alexa to use its presence sensor to trigger many different kinds of routines, such as turning on lights, heaters, thermostats, smart plugs and other various technologies. It's a new wave of smart home customization I'll be exploring this coming year.

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This AI jewelry promises to help you navigate life

By Corin Cesaric

The Nirva can go two days without needing a fresh charge, but does come with a charging case. Macy Meyer/CNET

Although the necklaces from Nirva may look like your typical accessory, they offer much more than just style. The AI jewelry, which features an AI module that connects to the Nirva app, was created to record audio throughout the day, then offer advice on your work, relationships and more. Through the app, you can also text or call Nirva to receive advice on any situation. If there's ever a moment you don't want to be recorded, a button is available to temporarily turn off Nirva.

Nirva products will be available for preorder in February. The module is $200, with the necklace chains or bracelets ranging between $30 and $50. The app also requires a monthly subscription of between $12 and $14 a month.

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3 days ago

Mammotion's new robot mowers are built for the toughest lawns

By Joe Supan

Mammotion says the Luba 3 AWD Series can handle inclines up 38.6 degrees.

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CES is always a good opportunity to see the latest in lawn mowing technology, and one standout this year has been Mammotion's new flagship mower, the Luba 3 AWD Series. CNET home tech expert Ajay Kumar stopped by a demo of the robot lawn mower, watching it scale a hill with ease that we would have been hesitant to try with two legs.

All three of Mammotion's 2026 mowers are wire-free, which makes for a simple setup. Instead of physical boundary wires, these mowers use lidar sensors that scan "from the ground to the treetops," dual-camera AI vision and RTK, or real-time kinematic, positioning beacons. The Luba 3 AWD is currently available for preorder for $2,399 with an estimated delivery date of early March.

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FireTag is a creative collar for saving your pup in a fire

By Tyler Lacoma

A creative dog collar helps address fire woes in the home. Rescue Retriever

Startup Rescue Retriever, founded by firefighters, is debuting a smart dog collar and smoke detector combo to address a common owner concern: What happens to your pet during a fire? The FireTag collar pairs with the detector (no Wi-Fi is needed) and activates a strobe light when the smoke detector senses a fire. That makes it much easier for firefighters and owners to find pets in dark and/or smoky rooms.

The collar is made to be waterproof, chewproof and comes with a pocket for an AirTag or other tracker. Personally, I'd like to see this tech get compatibility with big smoke detector brands like Kidde and First Alert, but this is a solid start.

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L'Oréal's flexible LED face mask looks terrifying, but aims to improve skin

By Anna Gragert

L'Oréal

Traditional LED face masks for red light therapy are typically made of hard shells, but L'Oréal plans to change this with its skin-like silicone face mask, currently in prototype form. Within the flexible transparent mask, you can even see the vein-like microcircuits that control the red and near-infrared light wavelengths.

Although it resembles something out of Doctor Who, the cosmetics giant hopes its current testing of the LED face mask will yield the following results during 10-minute sessions: reduced fine lines, increased firmness and a more even skin tone.

In addition to the LED face mask, L'Oréal also unveiled its Light Straight and Multi-Styler, which uses infrared light to curl or straighten hair at a lower temperature of 320 degrees Fahrenheit (compared to traditional hair tools that heat up to 400 degrees), thereby preventing unnecessary damage. According to the brand's tests, the styler works three times faster than similar products while leaving the hair twice as smooth.

The plan is to make both tools available in 2027.

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OpenFit Pro add noise cancellation, but it's sound quality that excels

By Jeff Carlson

The OpenFit Pro feature a physical button to control playback. I prefer it to touch controls. David Carnoy/CNET

Once you've experienced active noise cancellation, it's hard to go back to headphones and earbuds that only play audio. But to do ANC right, you usually need in-ear silicon tips or over-the-ear large headphone cups -- which some people find uncomfortable.

Now, Shokz has announced the $250 OpenFit Pro, open earbuds that wrap around the ear and provide noise cancellation. CNET's David Carnoy has been testing them for a few days and says the ANC doesn't match the quality of the AirPods 4 with ANC, but they're "among the best-sounding open earbuds I've tested."

Learn what makes them sound so good in his article.

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The world's first self-emptying pool cleaner is on its way

By Joe Supan

Beatbot's new pool robot ecosystem does all the gross, basket-emptying for you.

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Pool robots can do some miraculous things, but until now, they've always required a human touch for the most dreaded tasks: emptying the debris tank and cleaning the filter. Now, with Beatbot's latest launch, that step is automated, too. After each cleaning cycle, you simply dock the robot at its station, where it self-empties and rinses the inner chamber and filter. When it's full -- about once every two months -- simply remove and replace the disposable dust bag. You can reserve the AquaSense X Ecosystem now at a price tag of $4,250, with shipping beginning on March 15.

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Improving your sleep while you sleep

By Vanessa Hand Orellana

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A new AI-powered sleep system aims to end the sleep shaming cycle by fixing problems as they happen (not the morning after). The SmartSleep ecosystem from Stareep pairs a high-end mattress with an adjustable base that actively responds to your body in real time, using motion, sound and environmental cues to make adjustments on the fly while you snooze. It's a fresh departure from traditional sleep trackers that bury you in data without doing much to improve the night itself.

The biggest question mark is price. Stareep says the system is targeting an early 2026 launch, but pricing estimates range widely from about $1,500 to as much as $15,000, depending on configuration. As a parent who once paid extra for a smart crib that rocked my baby to sleep, paying a premium for a bed that does the adult version of this doesn't sound entirely unreasonable.

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A look around the Las Vegas Convention Center

By Mike Sorrentino

CES is a vast technology convention, where it's quite common to take a few steps and see robots, exhibits and wade through lots of crowds. Here are a few highlights from around the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Outside of CES, this robot looks ready for a fight.

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Inside the convention center, you can see winding exhibits like this.

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This section of Central Hall has seats and tables for attendees to take a minute to work or rest.

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AI is everywhere now, even robot pets

By Moe Long

Pets can be great. I love my dog, and walking him is just as much a treat for me as it is for him. But not everyone wants or can have a pet. Whether you're allergic, your lease won't allow animals or for some other reason, now you can have a robot pal that rolls around your house. Smart home device manufacturer SwitchBot, which offers robot vacuums, security systems, and other products, showcased its Kata Friends series.

SwitchBot's Kata Friends robot pet resembles a large Furby on wheels. Reportedly, it can recognize different faces using a built-in camera, make sounds and discern some of your emotions, like whether you're sad or happy. Do you like petting your dog or cat? You can also pet your robotic fur baby or communicate with it using hand gestures.

The Kata Friends robo pet is set to be released in Japan for 10,000 Yen (approximately $64), but I'm not entirely convinced to reach for my wallet just yet. I think my dog would bark at it constantly. Also, I watched M3GAN. I know how this ends.

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This handy smart lock also recharges with sunlight

By Tyler Lacoma

Desloc is the latest company to bring wireless charging to CES.

Desloc

Wireless charging for smart locks has officially arrived at CES, solving that one annoying issue with Wi-Fi locks: What happens if the battery unexpectedly dies? Lockin showed off its empowering AuraCharge hub and solar panel lock, and now Deslock has unveiled its own solar lock.

The V150 Plus lock arrives this spring with an under-$300 price tag, sporting a built-in solar panel on the outdoor side and a 10,000-mAh battery. The lock is made to automatically adjust power use and solar recharging depending on the amount of light it's getting, which could be quite a breakthrough for smart locks if it works well.

Interestingly, we saw a wave of smart locks with solar panels nearly 10 years ago from brands like Brink and Hampton, but they never really went anywhere. Now, solar panels and batteries are much more advanced, so maybe it's time for the technology to finally catch on.

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Motorola's new Moto Watch is betting hard on fitness

By Vanessa Hand Orellana

Motorola is making a clear fitness-forward play with its new Moto Watch, teaming up with longtime health-tracking veteran Polar. With its polished exterior, the watch positions itself as a hybrid between a flagship smartwatch and a dedicated sports watch, designed to seamlessly transition from workouts to the workday.

The watch also boasts up to two weeks of battery life (seven days with always-on display), along with fast charging, dual-band GPS for more precise location tracking, and advanced metrics like heart-rate variability and recovery. It comes in a single 47mm size with an OLED display and interchangeable straps. Motorola hasn't mentioned pricing or availability yet. Read more.

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Experiencing Lenovo's presentation from inside the Las Vegas Sphere

By Jeff Carlson

Lenovo presents new products in the Las Vegas Sphere.

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Lenovo is holding its big CES press event inside the Las Vegas Sphere, which means a huge portion -- 160,000 square feet -- of the entire interior surface is the screen. Lenovo is announcing Razr Fold phones, Moto Watch, the Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition and more.

Products are much much larger than life inside the Las Vegas Sphere during Lenovo's presentation during CES 2026.

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No, that's not a super-wide-angle lens: the curving lines are the rounded interior of the Las Vegas Sphere during Lenovo's CES 2026 presentation.

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Moto Things includes a new stylus for the Razr Fold and Moto Tag 2

By Mike Sorrentino

The Moto Pen Ultra stylus comes with a case, and works with phones like the new Moto Razr Fold.

Motorola

Debuting alongside Motorola's Razr Fold are a series of upcoming accessories meant to complement it, especially the new Moto Pen Ultra stylus. This stylus will come with a magnetic case, with Motorola saying it will support 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity.

The stylus is also joined by the Moto Tag 2 location tracker, which doubles the battery life of the prior model from one to two years. Like that prior location tracker, it will support Google's Find Hub.

Motorola hasn't yet announced pricing or availability for the Pen Ultra or the Moto Tag 2.

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Motorola's Razr gets a FIFA World Cup edition

By Mike Sorrentino

At CES 2026, Motorola showed off the Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition.

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Motorola's getting the 2025 Razr ready for the World Cup with a new model that's specially designed for the event.

The Motorola Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition comes in a multi-colored design and will include personalized software, including wallpapers and ringtones that will be exclusive to this edition of the Razr. On a hardware level, it's otherwise identical to the standard Razr released last year. It will go on sale in the US on Feb. 12 for $700.

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Motorola debuts the book-style Razr Fold

By Mike Sorrentino

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Motorola's new book-style Razr Fold debuted Tuesday at Lenovo Tech World, expanding the Razr line to go toe-to-toe with other book-style foldable phones like the Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 and the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold.

Motorola is saving a bigger reveal for later this year, but for now, it has announced that the phone will have a 6.6-inch external display and an 8.1-inch display inside. Motorola also announced it will have a 50-megapixel camera system and come in two colors.

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Lenovo Tech World at CES 2026

By Mike Sorrentino

Lenovo Tech World, which will encompass both Lenovo and Motorola devices, will kick off at 5 p.m. PT from the Sphere in Las Vegas. The event is likely to feature several Motorola reveals, as the company has been teasing the possibility of a new foldable phone on social media in the lead-up to the event.

Lenovo Tech World will livestream on CNET's YouTube channel as well as on Lenovo's YouTube channel.

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Garmin users can stop using an additional app for nutrition tracking

By Anna Gragert

Garmin

In the past, Garmin users have had to use yet another app to track their calories and macros, including carbs, fat and protein. However, the company's Connect Plus app now offers nutrition tracking, allowing you to scan barcodes, utilize AI-powered image recognition to analyze a photo of your meal or search a global database for your food.

Using the meals you track, Garmin's AI, which in this case stands for "Active Intelligence," can give you insights into how your nutrition may be impacting your overall health and workouts. You can also receive reports on your nutrition and get personalized recommendations that you can then tailor to your own goals.

If you have a compatible Garmin smartwatch, you can also see a brief overview of your nutrition there.

To access the Garmin Connect Plus app, the monthly cost is $7, or the annual cost is $70. New customers get a 30-day free trial, while past customers can try out the new nutrition tracking with a 14-day free trial.

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This AI pet wearable keeps tabs on your furry friend's health

By Anna Gragert

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While your dog can't tell you if they're feeling unwell, their collar can. To paint a picture of your pup's health, the Satellai Collar Go tracks your dog's activity level using location tracking, along with their sleep and temperature. Then, what the company calls Petsense AI comes into play, providing insights into your furry friend's overall health to help you identify if something is amiss.

Satellai aims to offer pet parents more than just numbers and graphs. In the long term, its goal is to use your dog's age, breed and behavioral patterns to provide a "digital twin," so you can detect any changes that might warrant a vet visit.

Along with health monitoring, the water-resistant Collar Go, promising a 15-day battery life, includes GPS tracking and geofencing to help you keep tabs on your furry companion. It's currently discounted at $67, but an additional telecom plan is required to access all its features. This costs between $6 and $12, depending on the length of the plan.

The Collar Go is now available for purchase in four colors on the brand's website. And for cat parents, a feline collar might be in the cards.

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Razer beats Apple to AI-powered headphones

By Imad Khan

Don't look at the glasses... look at the camera-enabled headphones Scott's wearing.

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Razer just showed off its Project Motoko AI-powered over-ear headphones with built-in cameras. Like the Meta Ray-Ban glasses, these headphones can look at the world around you and answer questions. Unlike the Meta Ray-Bans, however, Project Motoko boasts 36 hours of battery life. And since it's Razer, there's a keen focus on helping you while gaming.

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Sony's Afeela prototype SUV has Astro Bot built-in

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Sony unveiled a prototype SUV under its Afeela brand, in partnership with Honda. This SUV is less a car and more of an experience space on wheels. The EV, set to come out in 2028, focuses on entertainment and autonomous driving. You can also connect a PlayStation 5 controller to play games on the multitude of screens inside the cabin. And to make it a true Sony product, it will have e-motor sounds inspired by the games Astro Bot and Gran Turismo.

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Roborock shows off a robovac with legs that can climb stairs

By Moe Long

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I love my dog, and my dog makes me love my robovac. We run our robot vacuum three times a week to help suck up the ample pet hair that accumulates on our floors. While certain quality-of-life features help out, like the ability to save several maps for multifloor homes, stairs have traditionally been an obstacle for robot vacuums. But Roborock's Saros Rover, showcased at CES 2026, boasts a pair of legs that it can balance on, and could further automate your cleaning routine.

With its wheeled legs, the Saros Rover can climb stairs, roll safely over some obstacles and jump. The Saros Rover touts hinged legs with a wheel at the bottom. CNET's vacuum expert Ajay Kumar likened the Saros Rover to a stork or another long-legged bird in its movement. In a demo at CES that Ajay saw, it took the Saros Rover around 30 to 40 seconds to climb five big steps. Uniquely, the Saros Rover can actually clean steps as it climbs. Alongside stairs, the Saros Rover handled ramps and inclines like a champ. But keep in mind this was a demo at CES, not real-world performance, which Ajay's keen to test.

This isn't the first robovac capable of scaling stairs. Eufy rolled out its aptly named Marswalker, which isn't a robot vacuum itself, but rather a platform that lets select robots ride inside its shell. So the Saros Rover seems more efficient -- it's a self-contained stair-stepping solution -- and more practical. And Dreame's X50 Ultra, while unable to traverse the stairs, can conquer obstacles about 2 inches high. But neither the Eufy Marswalker or Dreame X50 Ultra can clean the stairs as it goes up or down.

At CES 2025, Roborock's Saros lineup included a robot vacuum with an arm capable of picking up items like socks, tissues and lightweight towels (I've had to perform surgery on my robovac many times to remove socks caught in its roller).

While the Roborock Saros Rover doesn't yet have a release date or price, the appendage-equipped Roborock Saros Z70 that features an arm debuted at $2,599, so the Saros Rover could clock in at a similar price. Additionally, the Saros Rover is a prototype, so the final iteration may differ substantially.

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4 days ago

Acer's new laptops offer options for everyone from budget buyers to enthusiasts

By Moe Long

The Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Edge 16 AI are the most important "everyday" laptops from Acer's CES 2026 showcase.

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I've long been impressed with Acer's ability to offer portable yet durable laptops. During undergrad, while traveling abroad, I toted around an Acer netbook, and currently, I use an Acer Chromebook as a daily driver for virtually everything but PC gaming. At CES 2026, Acer debuted a fresh slate of Acer Aspire and Swift laptops.

The premium Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Edge 16 AI are lightweight at under 2.2 pounds, making them pretty portable. But stainless steel-magnesium alloy in the chassis suggests that portability doesn't come at the expense of durability.

Acer's Swift 16 AI is a midrange laptop, which the company aims at creatives because of its touchpad. The Swift 16 AI's touchpad sports a haptic feedback panel that works with both stylus and touch inputs, meaning this could be a decent laptop for drawing, animating and writing.

The Acer Swift Go 14 and Go 16 AI offer midrange value, cutting some design corners -- they're not as thin and durable as some of Acer's other laptops -- but you get solid processing power and an easy-to-stomach price tag.

For its budget-focused Aspire line, Acer is rolling out new 14- and 16-inch Aspire AI models, which you can outfit with an OLED screen.

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Finally, an AI clone to handle your busywork

By Vanessa Hand Orellana

I made an AI version of myself, and it was not as weird as I thought it would be.

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An AI clone to outsource menial tasks? Sign me up! MyPersona claims to be just that; an AI-powered digital twin designed to offload time-consuming workplace inquiries. Built by IgniteTech, the service is strictly for business use (sorry, it can't help your parents with tech support yet), and lets employees train an AI avatar with their expertise to handle routine requests in HR, finance and IT support. The result is fewer "What's the policy on this?" messages and more time for real work.

And the clone isn't just an AI chatbot version of you; it looks and sounds like you, too. Using recorded scripts and video captures, MyPersona recreates your voice, expressions and speaking style so interactions feel more human. Ask it anything outside its knowledge base, though, and the illusion breaks (Taylor Swift trivia will send it reeling). IgniteTech says the goal is to give companies a scalable way to extend access to subject-matter experts without burning them out. Read more from the full experience here.

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4 days ago

Hands-on with the Clicks Communicator

By Jeff Carlson

A nonworking prototype of the Clicks Communicator phone.

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Before CES got underway, the Clicks Communicator gathered a lot of attention for its BlackBerry-style phone companion. Now we have some tactile, hands-on experience with those clicky keys.

Although he was handling nonworking prototypes, CNET Managing Editor Patrick Holland was able to get a feel for the small device that not only brings back a physical phone keyboard but is also designed as a more focused, less distracting mobile experience. He also learned a few things, such as its ability to act as a standalone Android phone and the array of switchable back plates in several colors and materials.

Read his first impressions and be sure to watch the video to see the Communicator in-hand.

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4 days ago

Boston Dynamics unveils new Atlas robot

By Meara Isenberg

New and improved Atlas is here.

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Humanoid robots are on the move at CES 2026. Boston Dynamics' latest Atlas robot made its public debut at the tech show, strolling onto the stage at Hyundai's media event with a jaunty walk. The event included a static version of the final Atlas product, which will tackle manufacturing jobs.

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Uber's self-driving robotaxi is (almost) here

By Corin Cesaric

The Lucid Gravity robotaxi in the CES 2026 showroom.

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Uber, Nuro and Lucid have banded together to bring the Lucid Gravity SUV robotaxi to Uber customers soon, and CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti got to take a peek at it at CES 2026. It's equipped with cameras, sensors, radars and interactive screens for customers. It will be able to seat up to six riders and will get into gear in late 2026.

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A sweet treat with a special surprise

By Corin Cesaric

One of our on-the-ground reporters, Abrar Al-Heeti, got to try the lollipop for herself during CES 2026.

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Have you ever been enjoying a lollipop and thought, "I wish this thing would play music directly into my head!" Well, probably not, but now that I mention it, it does sound pretty cool, doesn't it? We're here to report that the Lollipop Star, which was unveiled at CES 2026, does exactly that.

You'll hear the music, which was specifically made for this product, once you bite down on the lollipop, thanks to bone-conduction technology. There are three songs from three artists to choose from: Ice Spice, Akon and Armani White. CNET reporter Abrar Al-Heeti said the sound was a bit muted, especially because of the loud CES environment, but still described it as "a wild sensation."

They will be available for purchase after CES at $9 a pop. You can join the waitlist now.

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AI bartenders are a thing now

By Imad Khan

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A solar charger that follows you around like a puppy

By Meara Isenberg

This little chap can follow the sun to get power or you to give power.

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Equipped with a 5kWh battery, four retractable solar panels and, most notably, wheels, the Solar Mars Bot doubles as an autonomous, roving battery backup and a puppy-like companion. The Solar Mars Bot can track the sun and supply you with power. It uses cameras to follow you around, much like a loyal little furball. The product will be coming to the US and Europe, but it doesn't have a definitive release date.

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4 days ago

This scooter drives itself, and you can now buy it

By Abrar Al-Heeti

The Strutt Ev1 can navigate on its own.

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You hear a lot about self-driving cars, but a company called Strutt launched a scooter on Monday called the Ev1 that can also navigate autonomously. I first tried out the "smart personal vehicle" in November, and it shuttled me around the room without my having to lift a finger -- all I had to do was say where I wanted to go.

Once the Ev1 maps your space, you can say things like, "I want to go to the couch," and it'll move there on its own. If you want to teach it new places, you can manually go to that spot and tell the scooter what the location is, and it'll remember for next time. For example, you could say, "This is the refrigerator, please mark it," and you're all set.

A Co-Pilot Plus feature also helps the Ev1 navigate tight spaces. If you're in a space with lots of curves, for instance, you can simply push the joystick forward, and the Ev1 will autocorrect and adjust the path so you don't bump into obstacles. It'll also stop on its own if you're about to hit someone or something.

The Ev1 has two lidar units, 10 time-of-flight sensors, six ultrasonic sensors and two cameras, which work together to detect objects both near and far. It can drive at up to 8 mph.

There may be a little sticker shock with the price, but it is a novel product. The Ev1 costs $7,499, though for its CES launch, it's available at a discounted price of $5,299. You can buy it through Strutt's website.

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4 days ago

Meta thinks writing on your pants beats talking to your glasses

By Vanessa Hand Orellana

The tiny screen embedded in Meta's Ray-Ban Display glasses is only visible to the wearer. It's controlled by gestures that are sensed by the included neural wristband.

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Forget voice dictation. Writing on your pants might be Meta's preferred future instead. The company is rolling out gesture-based handwriting recognition on its neural band (wristband), allowing people to "write" messages with subtle finger movements when paired with Meta's Ray-Ban Display smart glasses.

Until now, smart glasses have relied mostly on voice commands, which aren't always ideal in public. This new handwriting option offers a stealthier alternative, translating finger gestures made on your pants, a table or any other surface. The feature is now rolling out in early access for Ray-Ban Display owners, who have both the glasses and the neural band, and it currently works with WhatsApp and Messenger.

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4 days ago

Don't call it a comeback: Dell XPS brand is back

By Imad Khan

The new Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16 bring back the XPS line with new tech. Matt Elliott/CNET

Last year, Dell attempted to simplify its laptop portfolio by removing its XPS and Inspiron brands. Now, at CES, the company has effectively admitted the rebrand attempt didn't work. It's bringing the XPS branding back and its new machines are giving the three longstanding letters top billing. These new XPS-branded machines have metal bodies and a sleek, streamlined design. The specs are top-notch too, with tandem OLED displays for added brightness and vibrancy, along with the latest chips from Intel.

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4 days ago

Droplet is a leak detector and water monitor even I can install

By Jeff Carlson

Learning algorithms can also help with water and leak management. Hydrific

During a recent Black Friday sale, I picked up a set of water leak detectors to put near appliances such as the house water heater and under the kitchen sink to get advanced warning of water where it shouldn't be. To my embarrassment, they're still in the packaging.

Why? Because they require multiple steps to set up, including checking it with water to make sure the detection works. I know that's not a big hurdle, but I was in a hurry, and then it fell off my radar.

Clearly, I'm not the only person like this, because at CES, Hydrific debuted the $200 Droplet, a water monitor and leak detector that clamps onto the outside of a water main pipe. It tracks the flow using ultrasonic sensors, collecting 50 water flow samples per second and alerts you via a smartphone app when there's a noticeable change.

It also helps you monitor water usage overall, allowing you to determine which fixtures are using more water than they should. If there is a break somewhere, Droplet can't tell you where that happened, but the alert should give you time to track it down before it gets too serious.

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4 days ago

Earbuds that capture speech below a whisper

By Meara Isenberg

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Speaking out loud in the deafening quiet of a shared office space may seem less than ideal, but a new device unveiled at CES 2026 allows you to do just that. Voicebuds, a new product from Subtle Computing, "capture your speech below a whisper, enabling private, precise voice input in noisy and shared spaces," according to a press release from the computing company.

Voicebuds provide real-time dictation, voice notes, hands-free AI chat, calls and music and integrate with the Subtle app for iOS and MacOS, according to the company. The buds come with a no-cost one-year subscription that allows you to fully use the AI-powered features. Music playback, calls and audio control are among the standard functionalities that don't require a subscription.

Voicebuds are available for preorder in white and black and cost $199. The buds will ship in the US in early 2026.

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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold at CES 2026

By Mike Sorrentino

After its international release in markets like Dubai, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is on its way to North American markets, starting off with an appearance at CES 2026. CNET Senior Technology Reporter Abrar Al-Heeti got to spend some time with the phone, which unfolds from a standard-style phone into a wide 10-inch tablet.

Check out her hands-on impressions of the Galaxy Z TriFold here.

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4 days ago

Libre Assist's AI helps people with diabetes make food decisions before they eat

By Anna Gragert

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With a single photo or description of a meal, Libre Assist can help people with diabetes make informed decisions about their food choices before they even take a bite.

Developed by Abbott, a creator of continuous glucose monitors, and part of the Libre app, Libre Assist uses generative AI and user-provided food data to predict the glucose impact of a meal's ingredients. It will then assign this impact a color-coded rating -- green for minor, yellow for moderate and orange for major -- and provide suggestions to minimize the meal's effect on a person's glucose levels.

For those who already have a Libre CGM, Libre Assist will utilize their data to show people how their meals actually affected their glucose levels. That way, they can see whether the AI predictions were correct. However, results may differ based on activity levels, medication, stress and alcohol consumption.

Libre Assist is now available and free to use. As with any generative AI feature, it may not always be accurate and should not be used for treatment decisions.

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4 days ago

8BitDo lets you turn your phone into a Game Boy with its FlipPad

By Moe Long

8BitDo -- a gaming peripheral company that offers some of the best game controllers and accessories on the market -- has unveiled a flip-style gamepad for mobile devices that lets you transform your Android or iPhone into a Game Boy-esque handheld console. The 8BitDo FlipPad is a nifty-looking device that slots into your phone using a USB-C connector, and features an array of buttons, including start, select, a D-pad and X/Y/A/B buttons.

Once you connect the device to your phone, simply flip the hinged section with the controls up so the back of it rests on the bottom of your phone screen, letting you use the top portion for gaming. Because of its Game Boy or Game Boy Color style, I'd imagine the FlipPad is better suited to games that play well on a vertical handheld -- so titles like Vampire Survivors or emulated retro games. Using the FlipPad, you can transform your phone into a portable handheld gaming console, like the Analogue Pocket. As a big 8BitDo fan (I have the company's Pro 3 and 8BitDo 64), I'm excited for the FlipPad.

8BitDo says its FlipPad is slated to come out in the summer of 2026.

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4 days ago

The NuraLogix Longevity Mirror predicts your health trajectory in just 30 seconds

By Anna Gragert

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With just one selfie video, NuraLogix's new Longevity Mirror can predict whether you'll age gracefully. Using blood-flow patterns and AI, the mirror estimates your long-term health in areas such as metabolic health, heart health and physiological age by scoring each category from zero to 100. And it all happens in just 30 seconds.

The AI used by NuraLogix was trained on hundreds of thousands of patient records to predict how well you'll age, explain your results and provide recommendations on how to improve your health. Depending on available health partner networks, you may also have access to the One-Touch Health Concierge, which connects users to nutrition and wellness experts for more personalized assistance.

The Longevity Mirror allows you to create up to six profiles. It will be available for purchase in early 2026, retailing $899 and including a one-year subscription, which costs $99 per year after that. If available, the optional One-Touch Health Concierge starts at $399 per year.

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4 days ago

The Allergen Alert portable lab detects dairy and gluten in your food

By Anna Gragert

The Allergen Alert mini lab in action. David Watsky/CNET

To prevent people with gluten and dairy food allergies from accidentally consuming their allergen, Allergen Alert is now in development. It's a pocket-sized mini laboratory that requires only three steps: take a sample of your food, insert it into the single-use pouch and press a button to view your allergen results in minutes.

Currently, Allergen Alert can only detect dairy and gluten allergies; however, plans are in place to include more allergens in future designs. In addition to being created for people with potentially life-threatening food allergies, the device also aims to help restaurants, travel companies, hotels, caterers and more detect allergens before they leave the kitchen.

Although not available for purchase at this time, a representative for the brand says professional chefs have been trialing the product. You can also request a demo and sign up to find out when Allergen Alert launches on the company's website.

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4 days ago

Govee's smart ceiling light mimics a real skylight -- and lots more

By Tyler Lacoma

Govee has designed a light that mimics a skylight for your ceiling. Ajay Kumar/CNET

We always enjoy seeing Govee's latest creations at CES. This year, the smart lighting company brought along large, colorful ceiling lights made to mimic real skylights with shifting daytime colors. The Ultra model in particular is impressively large, with a sky-high 5,000-lumen brightness. Govee's lighting software allows you to provide prompts and view smart suggestions or modes that can display far more than just a sky (such as the visual of a map we saw). We can't wait to pop it up in a dark room and make a portal to another reality.

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4 days ago

We spent an hour trying these extra-powerful new Bosch vacuums

By Tyler Lacoma

Bosch's new models are trying to compete with vacuum heavyhitters.

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Bosch has brought its most powerful vacuums to CES to challenge the likes of Shark and Dyson, so we had to test them out. Our vacuum expert Ajay Kumar got to spend an hour putting Bosch's top models to work, including the Bosch Unlimited 9 ($499 to $579) and Bosch Unlimited 10 ($599 to $699) models.

Both vacs sport particularly advanced features, like the ability to manually compress the debris in the dustbin so it holds more, has better airflow and avoids annoying dust clouds. They also have an auto mode that switches suction based on surface type (Ajay found it to be fairly responsive) and a dirt-detecting LED light that attempts to show how clean the current surface is at a glance. If you're looking for a vacuum upgrade, these Bosch models should be available this month.

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Snapdragon X2 Plus chip could mean cheaper PCs in 2026

By Imad Khan

Qualcomm is bringing a cheaper version of its X2 Elite chip for PCs called the X2 Plus.

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Qualcomm is bringing a cheaper version of its Snapdragon X2 Elite chip (slated for this June) called the X2 Plus, which could lead to cheaper laptops. It comes as unprecedented demand for RAM to power AI data centers is pushing up the cost of electronics. By lowering the capabilities on the CPU side, it'll require less RAM, which could alleviate pricing pressures.

Like the X2 Elite, the X2 Plus is a 3-nanometer processor, just like the Apple M3 chips and later. Let's see how large the performance differential is between the X2 Elite and X2 Plus chips later this year.

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5 days ago

Lego unveils sensor-studded smart bricks

By Joe Supan

Behold the Smart Brick.

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Lego bricks aren't probably the first toys that come to mind when you think of the gadgets on display at CES, but the classic building blocks are getting a splashy tech makeover. The new Smart Bricks are part of what Lego calls a Smart Play system, and each brick comes equipped with chips that can recognize other bricks, measure tilt and movement, generate sounds, activate LED lights and much more.

The new Smart Bricks will debut in new Star Wars Lego sets on March 1, ranging in price from $70 to $160. How that all translates into a playing experience is still a bit of an open question, but CNET's Scott Stein has some early impressions on the Lego keynote presentation at CES.

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5 days ago

HP OmniBook laptops get a design refresh, local AI power

By Jeff Carlson

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CES is a showcase for gadgets, prototypes and future concepts, but let's not forget the technology workhorses: laptop and desktop computers. HP's OmniBook models this year get a new slim design and more power for AI processing, while the desktop OmniStudio all-in-one loses a large screen size in favor of a better display.

HP says the OmniBook Ultra 14 is the "world's slimmest consumer notebook" at 0.55 inches at its thickest point and 0.29 inches in front. The forged anodized aluminum shell felt tough and sturdy when CNET's Matt Elliott got a hands-on look.

Inside are either Intel Core Ultra Series 3 or Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors; the latter enables up to 85 TOPS NPU for local AI processing. Starting at $1,550, the OmniBook Ultra 14 includes a 3K OLED display, up to 64GB of RAM and up to 2TB of solid-state storage.

Lower-tier OmniBook laptops will arrive in the coming months, beginning in February with the OmniBook 5, starting at $850, and the OmniBook 3 at $500.

On the desktop, the $1,500 OmniStudio X27 all-in-one has a Neo:LED display, "an IPS panel with a mini-LED backlight for better brightness, deeper blacks for near-OLED contrast, and finer light control with less blooming than a traditional LED-backlit IPS display."

The 27-inch model is now the company's largest offering. It also features Thunderbolt Share, a streamlined way of copying files via cable between it and a laptop, and a tilting webcam that can share what's on your desk.

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AMD at CES 2026

By Mike Sorrentino

AMD's CES 2026 press conference starts at 6:30 p.m. PT, and will feature CEO Lisa Su as the company makes its latest batch of tech announcements. AMD is expected to launch new hardware along with its own plans for artificial intelligence, with the company's website stating that it plans to deliver "AI solutions -- from cloud to enterprise, edge and devices."

AMD's livestream will be available on both AMD's YouTube channel as well as on CNET's YouTube channel.

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Motorola teases a book-style foldable phone

By Meara Isenberg

In a Jan. 5, 2026, Instagram post, Motorola teased a book-style foldable phone and a CES reveal later in the week, saying "See you in Vegas."

Motorola/Screenshot by CNET

Will CES 2026 bring the introduction of Motorola's first book-style foldable phone? A social media teaser video from Motorola -- in addition to information about a purported phone called the Motorola Fold posted by leaker Evan Blass -- is heightening anticipation. Moto-owner Lenovo's Tech World event at the Las Vegas Sphere on Jan. 6 could be where it first appears. For more, check out CNET's coverage from Omar Gallaga.

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Thine thinks you need an always-on AI-powered note-taker on your phone

By Moe Long

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Often, at the end of the workday, I'll glance at a Post-it with notes I jotted down during a Zoom call, only to think to myself, "What did I write? I hope it wasn't important."

CES 2026 has no shortage of AI-powered notetaking devices, although Thine wants to leverage your iPhone as the foundation of its app. Rather than having another piece of hardware, like a necklace, the Thine app simply lets you use your iPhone's microphone and Siri functionality. The premise is that Thine doesn't have to invest in creating a device that has a mic with good audio pickup and background noise cancellation, because most modern iPhones already have solid capabilities.

Instead, the Thine app listens to your conversations, then you can theoretically ask a question such as, "What did I talk to a friend about yesterday at lunch?" and it will provide a summary, as you might get from a chatbot such as ChatGPT. CNET's own Jon Reed demoed Thine at CES, where a conversation the previous day was accurately summarized.

If you weren't already concerned about your phone listening to you, Thine actively does -- although the company promises that no audio recordings of your conversations are stored, and that exact transcripts aren't yet available. But Thine CEO Pratyush Rai says that a new version of the app is forthcoming, with the ability to offer transcripts that you can upload into chatbots.

But chances are, unless you've got deep pockets, you won't be using Thine to transcribe work calls or class lectures. At a staggering $200 a month for a Thine subscription, it's not cheap. According to Rai, Thine is currently tailored more for executives and founders who want to easily keep track of meetings and networking conversations.

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Afeela Sony Honda Mobility at CES 2026

By Mike Sorrentino

Sony Honda Mobility's Afeela 1 electric vehicle brand will get new updates at the joint venture's CES press conference, which will kick off at 5 p.m. PT. The Afeela 1 was first announced back at CES 2020, with pricing and preorders first announced at last year's CES.

According to Sony Honda Mobility's announcement of the event, there will be updates for both the first Afeela 1 vehicle and for an all-new concept model.

The press conference will stream on both Afeela's YouTube channel as well as on CNET's YouTube channel.

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This cute little owl is a new kind of security camera

By Tyler Lacoma

Lockly's security camera has several fascinating design choices.

Lockly

I've never seen a security camera look so cute, nor have I seen one with so many hidden features. Lockly's compact, battery-powered OwlGuard is here at CES, and it's bringing new tricks for home security.

This palm-size camera has 2K resolution and color night vision, plus a tiny screen to give you status updates. You don't need an app or even a Wi-Fi signal to use it. That last part is especially handy if you're worried about power outages or Wi-Fi jammers.

The OwlGuard, which will sell this spring for $100, has more add-ons than I've ever seen in a security camera. You can pop on a monocle to enable more powerful zooming, give it shades to reduce glare in sunny spots, pop on a silicone overcoat for more protection or add a privacy cover when not in use. It also works with Alexa and Google Home.

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Amazon unveils its newest TVs

By Joe Supan

The Artline will be available in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes. Amazon

Amazon's branded TVs will now be called Ember, and they'll have magnetic frames and sensors to detect when someone's in the room. The first model, the Ember Artline TV, looks to be a direct competitor to Samsung's The Frame TV, with its matte screen and access to more than 2,000 pieces of free art.

The Ember Artline is a 4K QLED TV with support for Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus, available at $900 for the 55-inch model and $1,100 for the 65-inch model.

For more on Amazon's latest lineup, read CNET TV editor Ty Pendlebury's coverage here.

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5 days ago

This AI smart ring listens to your work meetings for you

By Anna Gragert

The Vocci AI ring is designed to listen to and transcribe your conversations, with a button that allows you to mark important moments for the transcript.

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Scribbling notes in work meetings could soon be a problem of the past because the Vocci AI smart ring will record and transcribe your meetings for you -- in over 100 languages. All you have to do is press the button on the side of the ring, and it'll get to work.

When you want to remember an important moment during the meeting, press the same button, prompting Vocci to highlight that transcript section in red and provide AI-generated insights. It's like a personal assistant, sitting on your finger.

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Samsung Display flexes its OLED tech in vehicles, robots and creaseless foldables

By Abrar Al-Heeti

The phone on the right removes the crease that's visible on foldable phones today (left).

Celso Bulgatti/CNET

Samsung Display is known for showing off futuristic concepts that may or may not make it into the real world, but the company showed off a handful of uses at this year's CES that I hope will someday hit the market.

Foldable phones today still have a rather notable crease (even if they're slowly becoming more subtle), but Samsung Display conjured up a concept that makes those lines practically invisible. With reports suggesting Apple is working with Samsung Display to develop a creaseless foldable iPhone, it's possible we may see this application in a phone that actually hits the market.

The car of the future could have more screens that curve and move into and out of the dashboard.

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Samsung Display also showed off a vehicle model equipped with OLED displays, including a curved, 18.1-inch L-shaped center display for controlling climate, navigation and more. The curved display isn't an entirely new concept, but it has been upgraded from the 14.4-inch version of previous years.

The front-seat passenger can watch movies on a 13.8-inch display that can move into the dashboard when it's not needed. There's also an option in which a driver won't be able to see what's on the passenger's screen from their vantage point, so they don't get distracted. I'm not sure if there's a need for more screens inside a car, but this is a solution I think could improve safety, while keeping passengers entertained.

This robot is designed to help students with tracking assignments and finding classrooms.

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And there were robots. The one Samsung Display showed off is a concept for a teaching assistant that can guide students to classrooms, share information about professors and let you check assignments. We didn't see it do more than display messages on its circular screen, so I'm not sure how to feel about the usefulness of this application. But points for the cute little robot arms on the sides.

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Hiking in Red Rock Canyon with exoskeletons

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CNET's James Bricknell and David Lumb wearing the Hypershell X Pro.

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Monday morning, CNET Senior Editor James Bricknell and Senior Reporter David Lumb left the Las Vegas strip to go hiking at the Red Rock Canyon national conservation area. It was just for a short quarter-mile nature visit to get away from most technology at CES 2026. But to ease their way, they donned the Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton as a mobility aid.

"I've been using the Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton for about a month now, but this is the first time I've had the opportunity to spend time with it at elevation," James says. "I'm pretty unhealthy, and I was expecting to be exhausted very quickly. After the initial burst of effort, I quickly settled into a comfortable stride with the Hypershell helping reduce the strain on all my joints. It was great to keep up with everyone else without the outward appearance of exhaustion."

CNET's David Lumb wearing the Hypershell X Pro exoskeleton on a Nevada desert trail.

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"I've not used the Hypershell exoskeleton before, and indeed put one on right before hitting the trail," David says. "As a seasoned hiker, I'm used to trudging up and down rough paths, my legs screaming louder and louder as fatigue sets in. But with the Hypershell wrapped around my waist and its carbon-fiber limbs reaching down to a cuff cinched above my knees, hiking up our short trail was noticeably easier.

"I made sure to switch it off and on as I moved along the trail, and could tell that the Hypershell's motor lifted my thighs enough with each step to keep my feet from dragging. At its highest motorized strength setting, the exoskeleton was almost leading my legs before I was ready to walk -- and at the end of a long day of hiking, that could help me finish the last length of the trail, which always feels the longest."

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AI, now with bendable backs. No back pain included

By Moe Long

The Motion 2 is powered by Qualcomm's new robotics chip.

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At CES 2026, robotics are on display. Qualcomm revealed a slate of robotics, aimed at everything from home use to human-like robotics. The company's Dragonwing IQ10 Series is a "full-stack" AI architecture -- meaning it affects both the front- and back-end of the technology. Or, in this case, the hardware and software. One of the most innovative designs was a humanoid created in partnership with VinMotion, the Motion 2 robot. In a video demo on YouTube, the Motion 2 robot can be seen crouching down and bending its back to pick a teddy bear up off the floor, as well as punching through a piece of wood.

Qualcomm says that partnerships with companies including Figure, Kuka Robotics, Booster Robotics and Autocore are all in the works. By collaborating with robotics companies, Qualcomm is fusing its artificial intelligence technologies with humanoids. Qualcomm's AI tech can already be found on a range of devices, from mobile devices like phones and tablets to automobiles, so the expansion further into robotics makes sense. In particular, Qualcomm can apply its expertise in automotive technology, making it potentially well-suited for the robotics industry, which may adopt the company's chips and AI offerings.

Chances are, we aren't quite close to the Jetsons -- don't expect humanoid robots to be in every household by the end of 2026 -- but maybe there will be a robot more capable and with better flexibility than me soon. Actually, maybe that's a low bar. But you get the picture.

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Boston Dynamics' new Atlas robot makes public debut

By Katie Collins

Hello, Atlas!

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In one of the most exciting moments of CES 2026 so far, I just witnessed Boston Dynamics' new Atlas robot strut out onto the stage at Hyundai's press event. I say strut rather than walk, as this humanoid robot has a very human-like gait.

This new version of Atlas will be set to work in Hyundai's factories around the world over the next year. The robot is at the core of Hyundai's robot strategy, in which it envisions humans and robots working harmoniously and safely together.

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Samsung's Freestyle Plus Projector gets more AI features

By Imad Khan

Samsung's Freestyle Plus Projector brings new AI features. Samsung

If Samsung is willing to put AI in its refrigerators, then projectors don't seem so farfetched. The Galaxy phone-maker has updated its Freestyle projector with a new "Plus" model, adding AI-powered features such as keystone correction, automatic screen fit and wall calibration. It's part of a suite of features that the South Korean firm calls AI OptiScreen.

Samsung is also using AI to help you navigate. You can interact with this projector using only your voice. No typing required.

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Samsung's giant Micro RGB backlit TV

By Meara Isenberg

The 130-inch R95H.

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Samsung is going big at CES 2026 with a massive, Micro RGB backlit TV. The hefty 130-inch R95H has an easel-like design and Samsung's proprietary Glare-Free technology. It promises more saturated colors and better brightness, offering another option for TV shoppers. It doesn't have a price tag yet, but don't expect it to be cheap.

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TCL brings screen smarts to HDR micro-OLED display glasses

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Scott Stein checks out TCL's new RayNeo Air Pro 4 display glasses with micro-OLED HDR screens.

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The future's so bright you're not going to escape it with these HDR display glasses. The RayNeo Air Pro 4 is one of the first models to incorporate the super-bright micro-OLED panels, which can hit up to 1,200 nits. Even if it's just a 1% window where it peaks (that's just my guess), it's close to your eyeballs and filling a lot of your field of view.

Scott Stein had eyes-on time with these vivid, in-your-face displays and other new tech, so check out his coverage.

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Nvidia at CES 2026

By Mike Sorrentino

Nvidia's press conference at CES 2026 is underway, with CEO Jensen Huang. Until recently, Nvidia was best known for its graphics cards and the GeForce Now game streaming service. Today's conference, however, is expected to focus on Nvidia's incredibly profitable AI efforts, with the company's YouTube channel stating that part of the conference will include a panel on AI.

In addition to Nvidia's own channel, its press conference is also streaming on CNET's YouTube channel.

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This robotic massage roller aims for full-body bliss

By Vanessa Hand Orellana

CNET's Bridget Carey put RheoFit's A1 to the test at CES. It's a $380 AI-powered robotic roller that literally glides under your body to give you a full-body massage. In the video, she lies flat on the floor as the robot does its thing, slowly rolling beneath her from shoulders to toes. She called the experience "joy" and said it might be the best gadget she's tested at CES so far.

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A look at the Sweekar AI pet from the CES floor

By Mike Sorrentino

Sweekar looks like a little Tamagotchi pet, starting its electronic life by hatching from an egg and eventually growing big enough to sit on your desk or shelf. The AI pet is priced at $150, and there could be more ways to play with it as it advances through the teen and adulthood stages.

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CNET at work from our CES office

By Meara Isenberg

CES 2026 is in full swing, and CNET is heads down in Las Vegas working to bring you all the reveals from the year's biggest technology conference.

From left to right: Everyday Health's Rena Goldman and CNET's Faith Chihil, Alexandra Able, Tara Brown and Bridget Carey.

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The whole team, hard at work.

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From left to right: CNET's Allyza Umali, Lifehacker's Jordan Calhoun and CNET's Numi Prasarn.

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TCL's X11L could be one of the brightest TVs at CES

By Vanessa Hand Orellana

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TCL is pushing the boundaries of TV brightness at CES with the X11L, a new 4K LCD set the company says can reach up to 10,000 nits. The X11L uses a Super Quantum Dot (SQ-LED) layer to boost color intensity and crank brightness to eye-searing levels. It's paired with an almost bezel-free, edge-to-edge design that puts the focus squarely on the screen.

The company says the X11L's SQ-LED panel uses proprietary technology to show the widest range of colors possible in a television screen.

The TCL X11L will be available this month in 75-, 85-, and 98-inch options. Read more.

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Hisense CES press conference starts at 10 a.m. PT

By Mike Sorrentino

Hisense will be broadcasting its CES press conference starting at 10 a.m. PT. The company will likely show off its next line of televisions and screens. This could include the recently unveiled S6 FollowMe, a 32-inch tablet-style display you can wheel around the home and use for video calls, watching movies or browsing the internet.

Hisense's conference will be streaming on CNET's YouTube channel as well as on Hisense's YouTube channel.

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You never need to recharge this wireless smart lock

By Mike Sorrentino

The Aura V7 Max and Veno Pro charge wirelessly, and don't need to have batteries physically replaced.

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The Aura V7 Max and Veno Pro are wireless smart locks that will never need to have their batteries replaced. They use a proprietary wireless charging technology called AuraCharge, to charge the lock with a beam of light from a base station. That base station doesn't need to be plugged in, but it does need line of sight of the lock, within a 4-meter range.

The V7 Max has displays on both sides of the lock, allowing for two-way video. The Veno Pro, meanwhile, functions as a more standard deadbolt replacement.

For more about the V7 Max and Veno Pro, CNET Editor Ajay Kumar got extended time with both locks at CES.

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Motorola's teasing a new folding phone

By Mike Sorrentino

A day ahead of Lenovo Tech World, Motorola appears to be teasing a new foldable phone that may be getting its first look at the Tuesday event. In this Instagram video posted by Motorola, the animated graphic initially shows a Motorola Razr, but then morphs into a book-style folding phone that's similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series. We'll find out Tuesday if Motorola's truly unveiling a new foldable as part of its CES lineup.

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LG's CES 2026 press conference

By Mike Sorrentino

LG's CES 2026 press conference includes a look at the CLOiD homemaker robot and new TVs among other announcements.

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LG's W6 Wallpaper OLED wants to give you great image quality without detracting from your lovely decor

By Moe Long

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LG makes some of the best TVs on the market -- I've been using an LG C2 OLED for some years, and am still blown away by its picture quality each time I sit down to watch a movie or a TV show. The company revealed its W6 Wallpaper TV at CES 2026. With its thin design, wireless connection box and the option to display artwork digitally, LG's Wallpaper TV allows you to install a television in your living room while maintaining a clean setup that doesn't, by default, make it the center of attention. Plus, enhancements to its panel make it better suited to living rooms while theoretically maintaining excellent video quality.

As the name suggests, the W6 Wallpaper TV is super thin at just 0.35 inches (9mm). It's designed to sit flush against a wall, so if you wall-mount your television, it shouldn't stick out too much. LG's W6 Wallpaper TV has a wireless connection box for the audio/video inputs, like HDMI ports, that can be placed up to 30 feet away. So you can keep your home theater devices -- streaming devices, game consoles and 4K Blu-ray players -- tucked away in a media cabinet for a clutter-free living room.

Despite the LG W6 Wallpaper TV's wireless connectivity box, the company says it delivers visually lossless 4K audio and video. For gamers, the W6 Wallpaper can run games at up to 4K resolution with a blazing-fast 165Hz refresh rate and a super-low 0.1ms pixel response time -- if you've got a PC capable of running high-resolution, high-frame-rate games, the W6 should be more than up to the task. Likewise, it should pair well with consoles such as the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2.

LG claims that the W6 is "reflection free," with the lowest reflectance of its 2026 panels. If you're using the TV in your living room or another spot with lots of ambient light, the W6 may be an improvement over previous LG OLEDs. The W6 is supposedly 3.9 times brighter than the average OLED on the market, thanks to LG's Brightness Booster Ultra and Hyper Radiant Color Technology.

LG's Gallery Plus service lets you display artwork on your television, so you can use the app to make your wall-mounted TV masquerade as a painting or photograph. Gallery Plus is a paid service, but there's a free light version available. The W6 Wallpaper TV comes in 77-inch and 83-inch variants.

On paper, the LG W6 Wallpaper TV seems to strike a balance in order to appease home theater enthusiasts who want a discreet setup in a living room or family room. Notably, LG also unveiled a Gallery TV, which aims to compete with other art televisions such as Samsung's Frame TV. But it's a Mini-LED, not an OLED, so you may not get the best possible image quality, even if it's still solid.

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AI Tails for cat health

By Mike Sorrentino

The AI Tails food bowl wants to help you find out how your cat is feeling. In addition to being a place for your cat to eat, it includes a built-in camera and sensors for monitoring the health of your pet. The food bowl will cost $199, and the company that makes it is researching a potential dog edition in the future.

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Honor's new phone camera design is outrageous

By Andrew Lanxon

If Honor can pull this off with a moving robotic arm, I'll be impressed.

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Most phones tend to look much the same as one another, with almost identical rectangular bodies and little to choose between them when it comes to design -- or even specs. Not so with Honor's latest handset: The company's "Robot Phone" has a camera module that flips out from its body.

It's attached to a gimbal for stabilization, which makes the whole thing look like someone photoshopped the top of a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 onto an Android phone. Sure, that makes the phone pretty hefty, but, like many content creators, I'd be happy to sacrifice a bit of pocket space for better quality photos and videos on the move. Pity it's only in the concept stage, but I'd certainly love to take it for a spin on my next photowalk.

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How Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold looks in bigger and smaller hands

By Mike Sorrentino

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold unfolds from a phone with standard dimensions into a thin 10-inch tablet, and while it's already on sale in some international markets, we've gotten several pairs of hands on the new folding phone at CES 2026.

To see how big the TriFold is when unfolded, here's how it looks in the hands of CNET's Social Producer Faith Chihil and Principal Video Producer Celso Bulgatti.

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Hisense's portable display needs you to push it

By Mike Sorrentino

The 32-inch TV is a smart display with far-field mics onboard

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The Hisense S6 FollowMe smart TV reminds me of conference-calling equipment I've seen at the office, but this one is built for the home. Announced ahead of CES 2026, the FollowMe includes a 32-inch 4K display, far-field microphones and a built-in video camera.

Hisense says you can use it like a big tablet, including having it stream videos, take video calls and browse the internet. But because it's so big, you wheel it around the house instead of carrying it around. Not sure how it would handle multilevel homes, though: This device does not look like it's meant to be carried up and down the stairs.

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Belkin's new power banks and chargers

By Mike Sorrentino

The UltraCharge Pro 2-in-1 can charge an iPhone and Apple Watch simultaneously.

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Belkin's CES 2026 lineup includes a variety of power banks, chargers and a new higher-end edition of its Nintendo Switch 2 case that includes its own portable charger inside.

These include the $100 UltraCharge Pro Power Bank 10K, which can charge two devices at the same time using either USB-C or wireless charging at 25 watts. The slightly cheaper BoostCharge Slim Magnetic Power Bank with Stand starts at $60, and also supports wired charging or 15-watt wireless charging.

The lineup also includes the $100 UltaCharge Pro 2-in-1, which supports wireless charging for both an iPhone and an Apple Watch, along with the $100 Belkin Charging Case Pro, which stores a Nintendo Switch 2 and charges it with an included 10,000 mAh power bank. The Switch 2 case also features an LED display to indicate the remaining battery life.

Belkin's also announcing a variety of screen protectors and additional charging docks as part of its 2026 lineup.

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Xreal's glasses get cheaper and can connect to your Switch

By Mike Sorrentino

Xreal's latest 1S glasses are a little less expensive, a little more powerful, and they work with Nintendo Switch via a new Neo battery dock.

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Xreal's latest display glasses are available at a lower price than the prior model and can connect directly with a Nintendo Switch 2 using a new dock accessory. The Xreal 1S costs $450, which is a substantial discount from the $649 price of the Xreal One Pro (but the same as a Switch 2). The new glasses feature a larger 52-degree field of view and a slightly higher 1,200-pixel resolution, compared to the 1080p offered on the Pro.

CNET's Scott Stein got to try out the new glasses, along with a new $100 Neo dock that allows for connecting the Nintendo Switch 2 for game time inside the glasses.

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The Clicks keep coming: a BlackBerry-style keyboard for any phone

By Jeff Carlson

The magnetic attachment of the Power Keyboard allows a phone to be attached in vertical or landscape orientation.

Clicks Technology

The Clicks Communicator, below, looks and feels like an old-style BlackBerry phone, in a handheld device that connects wirelessly to your smartphone. But if you want a clicky keyboard on your phone, Clicks has an option for that, too.

The $79 Clicks Power Keyboard fastens via a MagSafe or Qi2 magnetic connection, with a slider that enables the phone to be used in tall or wide orientation. Look for it "in the spring," according to the company.

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This virtual pet physically grows as you care for it

By Jeff Carlson

Yes, it's AI. But it's also so much more than that.

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The iconic Tamogotchi virtual pet in the 1990s gave you the opportunity/responsibility of nurturing a virtual pet, but no matter how much you virtually fed it, the LCD creature always stayed locked in its keychain-sized egg. Now there's a spiritual descendent that physically grows as it matures.

The Sweekar is also egg-shaped, but with a pair of round ears sticking out from the top. (It's also larger than its predecessor, more comfortable on a table top than attached to a key ring.) As you take care of it, by petting the ears and interacting with basic language learning, the shell "cracks" to reveal the cute critter inside and gradually gets larger.

CNET Principal Writer Katie Collins declared Sweekar to be the first worthy successor to the Tamogotchi she nursed as a child.

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Watch Samsung's First Look conference, live at 7 p.m. PT

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The BlackBerry phone spirit lives with the Clicks Communicator

By Jeff Carlson

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The all-screen design of today's smartphones is ubiquitous, but there are still pockets of people who long for the early days when mobile phones had clicky, hardware keyboards. (Maybe they could avoid the autocorrect and autocomplete annoyances we all struggle with.) A new device is bringing back that tactile experience, with a twist.

If you (or your parents) rocked a BlackBerry phone, the new Clicks Communicator, with its physical keyboard beneath a rectangular screen, will look immediately familiar. However, it's not a phone.

Instead, the Communicator is a side device that connects to your smartphone to provide an experience that is less distracting than what your phone provides. "Doing, not doomscrolling," is how the company describes its function.

Is a hardware keyboard worth the $499 price (with early-bird pricing down to $299)? If the retro styling appeals to you, one other feature might be what compels you to order: It has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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CNET's experts are doing panels. Our publicist has details

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Live from CES Unveiled

By David Katzmaier

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One of the biggest evening events on the Sunday before each CES officially begins is Unveiled, where hundreds of exhibitors show off their newest gadgets to a throng of eager journalists. Here's a look at the show floor, and some of CNET's team covering it from the press room.

From left to right: Mashable's Tim Werth, CNET's Macy Meyer, Katelyn Chedraoui and Allyza Umali.

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Smart scale as a 'longevity station?' Withings wants you to step up and see.

By Jeff Carlson

The $600 Body Scan 2 can flag warning signs of chronic illnesses before they become irreversible. Withings

Weight is just one measurement of your overall health, so why does your bathroom scale likely do just one thing? Withings has just introduced the Body Scan 2 at CES 2026, which measures 60 biomarkers to get a better picture of your current health -- and also peek into your future. The company says the smart scale can do things such as assess risks of hypertension (high blood pressure) and look for signs of possible glycemic dysregulation (a precursor to diabetes).

It does this through sensors on the scale itself as well as a wand connected by a wire that you pull up (imagine yourself waterskiing in place, or cruising nowhere on a scooter before you've had your first coffee of the day).

The goal is not just a dumb tool that takes a snapshot of your morning health, but an "at-home longevity station" that helps steer you toward better health. Vanessa Hand Orellana has all the details on the $600 device that is scheduled to launch in the second quarter of 2026 (pending clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration).

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CES is here and so are we. What do you want to see?

By David Katzmaier

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The history of CES, from CNET's new Editor-in-Chief

By Mike Sorrentino

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CES has been showcasing the newest technology for decades, dating all the way back to 1967 with a show in New York. Then known by its original name -- the Consumer Electronics Show -- it attracted 117 exhibitors.

CNET's newly named Editor-in-Chief, David Katzmaier, has gone through the decades of CES history in the lead-up to this year's convention. Katzmaier, a CNET veteran who has been attending CES since 1999, goes over the many years of products that have come and gone from the trade show. This includes the game consoles, a failed precursor to Apple's iPhone, various format wars and more.

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LG may have created a robot housekeeper

By Mike Sorrentino

LG's home robot with laundry, cooking and dishwasher-emptying skills could mark a major turning point in home robotics. LG

LG's CLOiD may be the real robot housekeeper that until now we've only seen imagined in movies. The robot is expected to get a bigger unveiling at CES 2026, with LG saying that it uses AI in order to perform more complex household tasks such as folding laundry or emptying your dishwasher.

This would represent a significant advancement over current home tech robots, which often have a single purpose, such as vacuuming or mopping.

The robot's first public demonstration is planned for CES 2026, where we'll hopefully see how well CLOiD could potentially keep your home nice and tidy.

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Can an AI notetaking pin replace a voice recorder?

By Mike Sorrentino

The NotePin S is the second AI wearable from Plaud.

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Voice recorders are a standard journalism tool, but various companies are launching AI note-taking devices that might combine the convenience of a recording device with AI transcriptions. CNET Principal Writer Katie Collins will be trying out the Plaud NotePin S at this year's CES, which promises to record and highlight conversation moments with a few quick button presses. This device can be worn either as a shirt pin or as a wrist accessory, such as a watch.

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TV display tech to watch at CES

By Mike Sorrentino

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CNET will pick the official best of CES 2026

By Mike Sorrentino

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The CNET Group -- which includes experts from CNET, PCMag, ZDNET, Mashable, Lifehacker, IGN and Everyday Health -- will officially choose the Best of CES 2026 awards. Journalists from throughout the group will hand-select the top highlights from this year's convention, including categories such as Best AI, Best Gaming, Best Mobile, Best TV, and Best Overall.

The winners will be announced on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 8 a.m. PT, and for in-person attendees, an awards show ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. PT on the CTA Stage at LVCC Central Hall Grand Lobby.

Check out this post for more details about the Best of CES 2026 awards.

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What to expect at CES 2026

By Mike Sorrentino

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While CES officially kicks off on Tuesday, many of the show's big reveals often get announced just before the doors of the Las Vegas Convention Center open.

CNET Principal Writer Katie Collins gathered up our team's big predictions for what we expect from this year's show, including what developments we expect to see for TVs, computers, phones, cars and AI. Check out everything we expect from CES 2026 here.

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This ring has phone-controlling magic tricks

The Phin Stim brain implant wants to help people with Parkinson's or epilepsy

The most powerful home camera at CES is... a birdfeeder?

We saw the future in this fridge bar code scanner

A Lenovo display concept that tells you you look tired

Realbotix unveils a new robot, David, and we had questions for it

This toilet sensor monitors dehydration levels

SwitchBot's Onero H1 might need to go back to the drawing board

Could this be the end of the foldable phone crease?

The Caeli air monitor predicts the chances of catching a cold

This robotic puppy brings comfort and care to people living with dementia

Check out Lenovo's AI agent on this auto-swiveling laptop

Emerson Smart offers always-offline, no-app voice assistants for privacy

Samsung's S95H OLED is the best TV at CES this year

The CES health tech trends that have the potential to change lives

The Tensor Robocar is an autonomous vehicle you can own

Plant-based batteries will hit the market soon

The Hypershell X Ultra can make hikes and walks easier

The Speediance wearable was designed for strength training

See Boston Dynamics' newest robot strut and work it

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 gets SteamOS

Now we have an e-reader with AI

A translator that lets dialogue flow naturally

This portable projector has rotatable speakers

A laptop screen that keeps rollin' rollin' rollin' rollin'

The best home security tech I found at CES

Petkit's trio of devices will paint of picture of your pet's health

A standout Lockly platform wants to change the Airbnb experience

Lutron's latest smart shades are cheaper, shift with sunlight

The first true carpet-washing robot may finally be here

Asus unveils a laptop that's made for GoPro pros and a dual-screen laptop

Samsung's surprise Wi-Fi speaker

The best home tech at CES

This company found out how to power devices within its force field

This RoboTurtle is built to study underwater ecosystems without disturbing them

You may want to consider a washer-dryer combo. No, really

This two-faced watch band lets you pair a Rolex and an Apple Watch

See Lego Smart Bricks in action (pew pew!)

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold nabs Best of CES 2026 as named by the CNET Group

The Merach UltraTread's AI coach adjusts your run based on your heart rate

The screenless Luna Band uses your voice for health tracking

116-inch Hisense mini-LED TV has cyan pixels

Up close with LG's robot butler CLOiD

Best of CES 2026 deliberation

Give old ceiling fans new life with clever smart kits

TCL's Note A1 Nxtpaper boasts an e-paper display for note-taking and drawing

Pebble just launched a smart ring you don't have to charge. Because you can't

Segway's impressive new e-bikes

A smart oven that might actually be worth it

Set it in stone with Keychron's new keyboards

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Lenovo's rollable laptop concept

A dance with a robot

Aqara's watchful device is a total presence-sensing package

This AI jewelry promises to help you navigate life

Mammotion's new robot mowers are built for the toughest lawns

FireTag is a creative collar for saving your pup in a fire

L'Oréal's flexible LED face mask looks terrifying, but aims to improve skin

OpenFit Pro add noise cancellation, but it's sound quality that excels

The world's first self-emptying pool cleaner is on its way

Improving your sleep while you sleep

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AI is everywhere now, even robot pets

This handy smart lock also recharges with sunlight

Motorola's new Moto Watch is betting hard on fitness

Experiencing Lenovo's presentation from inside the Las Vegas Sphere

Moto Things includes a new stylus for the Razr Fold and Moto Tag 2

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