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Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2026 awards: our favorite picks from the show floor

These are the 22 best products we saw at CES 2026.
Lithium battery

Chinese researchers develop high-voltage sodium–sulfur battery that could challenge lithium batteries

Instagram

Instagram data of 17.5 million users resurfaces online after 2024 incident

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus spotting spells bad news for a make-or-break feature 

Meta’s smart glasses can now filter human voice in chaotic spaces

X restricts Grok image generation to paid users after global backlash

This artificial skin could give ‘human-like’ sensitivity to robots

Microsoft just fixed one of Word’s most annoying quirks

This luxury handbag uses an OLED screen to match your outfit

New tech promises to make colorful solar cells to jazz up your house

lollipop-star

This tasty lollipop plays music in your head when you bite it

Xpeng G7 EREV side profile.

This EREV SUV claims a new record for the longest driving distance, leaving Tesla far behind

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moto g power 2026 on a table next to a coffee

You can finally buy Motorola’s latest budget-friendly phone in the US

The Moto G Power 2026 is finally up for sale in the US through Motorola's website, Amazon, and Best Buy.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Belkin’s ambitious CES 2026 lineup includes Qi2 power banks and a Switch 2 charging dock

The accessories maker is betting on Qi2 wireless charging and a feature-packed Switch 2 charging case to appeal to smartphone users and gamers alike.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 60W charging might not be as impressive as you’d expect

A fresh leak has revealed internal test results of the Galaxy S26 Ultra's new 60W fast charging tech, and the results may disappoint you.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Acer still won’t tell you the Nitro Blaze handheld release date

Acer spent CES 2026 showing off monitors, laptops, and other hardware in Las Vegas. What it didn’t show was just as telling. There was no sign of the Nitro Blaze handheld gaming PCs it has teased for more than a year. If you’re waiting for the Acer Nitro Blaze handheld release date before you buy […]
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom runs on a Switch 2 screen.

Want softer Switch 2 controllers? Nintendo’s new Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 colors are next

Nintendo is adding Light Purple and Light Green Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 colors, launching February 12, 2026. US orders are live at $99.99, while the UK listing at £74.99 is sold out.
Jungle, Nature, Outdoors

Xbox’s Avowed is coming to PS5, and you can pre-order it today

Avowed is coming to PlayStation 5 on February 17, 2026, and pre-orders are live now. Here’s the price, what’s confirmed so far, and why Standard may be the smarter pick.
Image illustrating Microsoft's new Copilot Checkout experience.

Microsoft introduces Copilot Checkout to help you shop and pay without leaving the chat

Microsoft's Copilot assistant is getting a checkout experience to help users browse, compare, and buy products without leaving the chat.
Electronics, Screen, Computer Hardware

This 27-inch QHD monitor hits 610Hz for your fastest games

A 27-inch 1440p LCD panel shown at CES 2026 claims a native 610Hz refresh rate. It also lists 1ms GTG, anti-glare coating, and wide color, but pricing and timing are still unknown.
OnePlus 13T depicted in white color.

OnePlus’ next compact flagship could arrive in April with a physics-defying battery

A new leak suggests that the upcoming OnePlus 15T could pack a massive 7,500mAh battery.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX with GPU

Your GeForce RTX 50 SUPER upgrade may be on hold

RTX 50 SUPER delayed rumors suggest NVIDIA’s midcycle refresh may not land soon, leaving buyers stuck with pricey, scarce RTX 5000 cards. Here’s how to decide whether to buy now or wait.
ChatGPT Wedding

Dutch Court rules AI-written wedding vows invalid, nullifying marriage

The Zwolle court voided a marriage after ChatGPT-generated vows omitted mandatory legal language, underscoring limits on using AI for legally binding ceremonies.
YouTube Premium showing on a MacBook.

YouTube now lets you filter search results to only see Shorts

YouTube is rolling out a few changes for its search filters, including a dedicated filter for Shorts content.
Side view of Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept

TCL brought two of the most exciting flexible screen devices to CES 2026

Motorola revealed a book-style foldable at CES 2026, featuring an 8.1-inch 2K LTPO panel co-developed with TCL CSOT, and it aims to undercut competitors like Google and Samsung.
The International Space Station.

‘Serious medical condition’ prompts NASA to bring ISS crew home early

It's the first time in NASA’s history that an astronaut mission has been cut short in such circumstances.
twelve-south-valet-wireless-charger

Twelve South’s wireless charging pad looks like a luxurious leather tabletop accessory

Twelve South’s new Valet wireless charger hides modern charging tech inside a premium leather catchall tray, turning an everyday charging pad into a design-forward tabletop accessory meant to stay on display.
JLabs ANC earbuds

Here’s What JLab’s New Tiny ANC Earbuds Can Do for You

JLab unveiled ultra-compact ANC earbuds, a refreshed work headset, and new open-ear colour options, focusing on everyday usability, affordability, and modern audio features.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

These $350 OnePlus smartphones have bigger batteries than the Galaxy S25 and iPhone 17 combined

OnePlus has launched two budget smartphones in China with massive 9,000mAh batteries, challenging battery standards set by premium phones from Samsung and Apple.
The Google Pixel 9a's screen.

Android 17’s native app lock may also hide notifications from locked apps

Android 17 is shaping up to include a native app lock feature, with new Canary build changes revealing how notifications from locked apps may appear on the lock screen.
rokid-style-smart-glasses-mudra-link-neural-band

Rokid is bringing wearable control to smart glasses at a lower cost than Meta

Rokid is pairing its display-free smart glasses with Mudra’s neural wristband to offer wearable, touch-free control at a significantly lower cost than Meta’s smart glasses and Neural Band.
TV round up

Ongoing memory crisis, along with panel shortages, could push TV prices higher

Rising memory costs, tightening LCD panel supply, and planned production cuts are increasing cost pressure across the TV industry, raising the possibility of higher television prices in 2026.
disney+ vertical videos

Disney+ will soon feel like doomscrolling social media on your phone

Disney+ plans to introduce vertical videos this year, blending streaming with social-style scrolling as it looks to keep users engaged daily and compete with platforms that already dominate phone-first viewing habits.
Gmail signature on mobile.

You can now use three of Gmail’s best AI features for free

Google is rolling out AI-assisted Gmail tools that were once locked behind paid tiers, and you don't need to spend a dime on getting a paid Google One subscription to get them.

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