Gemini on Google TV is getting Nano Banana and voice-controlled settings
Gemini on Google TV is getting a major update that makes the AI assistant more helpful and more visually engaging. The big highlights are obviously the addition of Nano Banana and Veo support for creating AI videos and images directly on your TV. This can be anything from modifying your family photos for a laugh […]
‘Max Ink Mode’ is back on TCL’s NXTPaper 70 Pro
TCL is unveiling a new generation of smartphones with its NXTPaper screen technology, headlined by the 70 Pro. Its key feature is the e-Ink-like, matte finish display wrapped up in a midrange device with upgrades like full dust and water resistance. And of course, the aptly named Max Ink Mode is back - part focus […]
JBL expands open-ear lineup with new buds coming to the US in March
JBL has announced wide availability of three new open-style earbuds in early 2026. The JBL Sense Pro and Sense Lite join the original Sense, which came out in 2024. The new Sense Pro and Lite use JBL's OpenSound technology, support Dual Connect and Fast Pair, have an adjustable ear hook for better comfort, and allow […]
JBL expands Endurance workout line with four new earbuds
JBL is adding a wide range of workout earbuds to its arsenal, with updates to the existing Peak and Run earbuds and the introduction of the Zone and Pace open-ear design buds. The variety of earbuds include open-style, sealed with ANC, and some inexpensive wired options, and cost between $24.95 and $179.95. Sitting at the […]
This robot companion is a cameraman for your pet
For a long time, tech companies have pitched pet cameras as a way to find out what your furball is up to when you're not home. Vex, a new robot companion launched at CES this week, takes that a step further: it follows your pet around, filming as it goes, and uses AI smarts to […]
Birdbuddy’s new smart feeders aim to make spotting birds easier, even for beginners
Birdbuddy is introducing two new smart bird feeders: the flagship Birdbuddy 2 and the more compact, cheaper Birdbuddy 2 Mini aimed at first-time users and smaller outdoor spaces. Both models are designed to be faster and easier to use than previous generations, with upgraded cameras that can shoot in portrait or landscape and wake instantly […]
I just want to keep unfolding the Samsung Z Trifold
Holding the Z Trifold confirmed my suspicions: it's a tablet with a phone attached. And after spending an hour folding and unfolding it, I'm pretty much ready to trade in the single-hinge foldable I've been carrying for the past couple of weeks. I used the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold over the holidays as my […]
Shut the fridge door!
Samsung's latest update to its Family Hub smart fridge line adds a feature I've always wanted - voice-activated door opening and closing. Using the device's built-in Bixby voice control, you will soon be able to say "Shut the fridge door," or "Open the door," and your machine will obey. According to a press release from […]
LG’s Wallpaper OLED TV returns to CES, and it’s wafer thin
The amazingly thin wallpaper design from LG is back. The first Wallpaper TV was released back in 2017, and it's been six years since we saw the last one. But LG has revived the product line with the LG OLED evo W6, and I've seen it here at CES. The TV body is only 9mm […]
The new Ultraloq smart lock uses both your face and your palm to let you in
Xthings is rolling into CES with a bunch of new gear, including two new smart locks and a few smart security cameras. It's definitely the Ultraloq Bolt Sense that's the most intriguing of the bunch, however. It's a relatively compact smart deadbolt that combines facial recognition with palm vein authentication for touch-free access, without resorting […]