Lifx launches a smart mirror and a $30 dimmer switch that can control smart bulbs
Lifx, one of the original smart lighting brands, is launching a Matter-enabled smart mirror, its first US in-wall dimmer, and a cheaper line of bulbs and light strips starting at around $12. The company, which announced the new products at CES this week, says it plans to upgrade its entire current generation of devices to […]
The best tech announced at CES 2026 so far
Ahead of the CES show floor officially opening on Tuesday, January 6th, many companies have already announced new tech, gadgets, concepts, and AI-powered upgrades that will be released over this year. Yesterday's CES Unveiled event delivered even more announcements and reveals. If you're already struggling to keep on top of all the news coming out […]
Twelve South’s Valet is a handsome place to put your stuff
For years, the accessory maker Twelve South has sold clever accessories for charging gadgets. Its new device, the Valet, is maybe its simplest idea ever: it's a nice-looking tray designed to be the place you drop your keys, sunglasses, and other pocket detritus, and offers a couple of ways to charge whatever needs to be […]
Microsoft Edge is getting a Copilot-inspired redesign
Microsoft is preparing to launch a major UI refresh of its Edge browser soon. The software maker has started bringing the design language from Copilot to early Canary and Dev test versions of its Microsoft Edge browser. Design changes include a settings section that looks identical to the Copilot app, updated context menus, and an […]
Lockly’s new smart locks will support Matter and NFC
Lockly has introduced a series of smart locks that have native Matter compatibility, meaning that they will be able to be used across different smart home systems. The Affirm Series of smart locks will come in both deadbolt and latch editions. What's more, the locks will support several ways to allow access, including not only […]
These wireless headphones roll up to become a Bluetooth speaker
A new company called TDM, or "Tomorrow Doesn't Matter," has announced its first pair of wireless headphones at CES 2026 with a unique multifunctional design. The Neo look like a traditional pair of over-ear wireless headphones but feature an extra flexible headband that can be twisted and rolled up around the ear cups to turn […]
ShiftCam has a trackable 8TB SSD that sticks to your phone
Content creation gadget maker ShiftCam is launching a superfast mobile SSD that sticks to the back of your phone for safekeeping. The Planck Studio was made with production teams and creators in mind, according to ShiftCam, providing devices like phones, laptops, and cameras with up to 8TB of additional storage and transfer speeds of up […]
GE Lighting’s new Matter-compatible smart shades start at just $300
GE Lighting is launching smart shades at CES that come in at a pretty reasonable (for motorized shades, at least) $299.99. They're not the cheapest smart shades out there. SwitchBots start at just $199, but they're still quite a bit more affordable than Lutron's, which start at $399. They should look pretty sleek, too, since […]
TCL challenges RGB LED at CES with its X11L SQD-Mini LED TV
CES is poised to be the story of RGB LED, with almost every major TV manufacturer set to show off their latest models using the technology. But TCL is hoping to change that narrative, or even overtake it, with its own story - that of the X11L SQD-Mini LED TV. The X11L uses blue LEDs […]
Cozyla’s TV-sized smart calendar makes your home look like a classroom
Smart calendars can be a boon for busy families that have room for them, but Cozyla's latest concept is pushing that to the limit if you're short on space. The 55-inch Cozyla Calendar Plus Max announced at CES is a Wi-Fi-enabled 4K touchscreen display on a wheeled stand, which Cozyla says is the "largest smart […]