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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.
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.
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.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

NuPhy Kick75 dual-profile switch lets you swap feel for work and gaming

NuPhy’s Kick75 is built around a dual-profile switch that aims to shift between low-profile typing and standard-profile gaming. CES hands-on should reveal whether the swap feels real and stable.
Face, Head, Person

iKKO’s tiny phone has a folding cam and a keyboard for your tactile fix

iKKO’s MindOne is a credit-card-sized BlackBerry-style keyboard phone with always-on AI ambitions. It uses SIMO vSIM fallback data in 140-plus countries and launches February 8, 2026 for $329 to $499.
Accessories, Glasses

A different kind of smart glasses changes your prescription as you look around

IXI’s autofocus smart glasses aim to refocus your prescription in real time using eye tracking and liquid-crystal lenses. Shown at CES 2026, it targets people tired of varifocal compromises, with Europe-first plans.
Flip 7 on side

Samsung’s latest patent suggests a flip you can fold inward or outward

Samsung’s latest design patent suggests a reversible flip phone where either outer face could be front when folded. It’s an intriguing idea, but the filing focuses on looks, not launch plans.
Crowd, Person, Audience

Intel wants to power your next handheld with Core G3 chips

Intel is reportedly preparing Intel Core G3 handheld chips based on Panther Lake, with Arc B390 integrated graphics gains as the main hook. Here’s what that could mean for portable gaming PCs.
Computer, Electronics, Computer Hardware

Your Zenbook Duo’s smaller hinge gap makes dual screens feel seamless

Asus is tightening the Zenbook Duo’s dual-screen design with a refined hideaway hinge and an 8.28 mm gap. The change aims to make two displays feel more like one workspace.
Person, Sitting, Head

Your Zenbook A16 gets an 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme

ASUS is pairing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme with a 1.2 kg 16-inch Zenbook A16, promising big-screen portability, an 80 TOPS NPU, OLED at 120 Hz, and long battery life.
Lamp, Adult, Male

ThinkPad X1 Carbon’s Space Frame redesign could make your next repair painless

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 gets a Space Frame redesign that aims to run cooler and cut downtime. The new layout supports easier repairs, plus faster Core Ultra chips.
Pen, Computer, Computer Hardware

Acer’s Swift 16 AI touchpad could make your tablet optional

Acer’s Swift 16 AI puts an extra-large haptic touchpad front and center, with MPP 2.5 stylus support for sketching and edits. Here’s what matters before pricing and configs land.
Electronics, Headphones

Your headphones just got two cameras, meet Project Motoko

Razer Project Motoko is a CES 2026 concept headset with two eye-level cameras and multi-mic audio, built for hands-free POV capture and computer vision. A Developer Kit is planned for Q2 2026.
Robot, Appliance, Device

LG’s CLOiD home robot wants to do your laundry and cook you breakfast

LG’s CLOiD home robot is headed to CES 2026 with a bold demo plan, laundry automation, folding included, plus a breakfast routine that coordinates ThinQ connected appliances through a rolling home hub.
Computer, Computer Hardware, Computer Keyboard

HP’s new OmniBook Ultra 14 is 5% slimmer than your MacBook Air

HP is using CES 2026 week to put the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 in the spotlight, with a simple pitch for shoppers who want a premium laptop that’s easier to carry. In its CES 2026 announcement, HP says the 14-inch notebook is 5% thinner than a 2025 MacBook Air 13, and 52 %lighter than the […]
Accessories, Glasses

MemoMind AI glasses aim to look like your glasses, not a gadget

XGIMI is launching MemoMind at CES 2026, a new AI glasses lineup built for daily wear. The pitch is modular frames, prescription support, and quiet assistance like translation and reminders.
Computer, Computer Hardware, Computer Keyboard

HP’s new keyboard PC wants to replace your desktop setup

HP’s EliteBoard G1a is a full Copilot+ desktop built into a 750 g keyboard. It targets flexible offices with over 50 TOPS on device AI and a March HP.com launch.
Architecture, Building, Computer

AMD wants your next PC to be an AI laptop or a Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop

AMD CES 2026 lineup pairs Ryzen AI laptops arriving in Q1 2026 with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D for gamers, plus ROCm 7.2 and driver updates meant to smooth local AI setup.
Cushion, Home Decor, Machine

This eSIM AR glasses want you to leave your phone behind

RayNeo is showcasing a concept that puts eSIM and 4G inside AR glasses. The goal is standalone connectivity for calling, streaming, translation, and instant cloud sync, without leaning on a phone.
Boy, Child, Male

Zeroth wants your family to meet the Zeroth M1 home robot, plus a WALL-E lookalike

Zeroth Robotics debuted at CES 2026 with five robots, but only the 15-inch M1 home humanoid has near-term timing and pricing. Preorders are expected in Q1 2026.
HP Omen

HP’s OMEN 15 returns for CES 2026, should you wait?

HP OMEN 15 2026 may return at CES with Panther Lake or Ryzen AI chips, up to RTX 5070, and a 3K 120Hz OLED. Here’s when it’s worth waiting.
Adult, Male, Man

This free Breath of the Wild VR mod lets you step into Hyrule

BetterVR is a free Breath of the Wild VR mod for the Wii U version, built by one person over five years. With Cemu and a headset ready PC, you can explore Hyrule in VR.
Wristwatch, Arm, Body Part

This new sporty smartwatch tracks your energy levels in real-time, lasts up to 25 days

Amazfit Active Max adds BioCharge, a real time energy and readiness score that changes with workouts, stress, and activity. It also promises up to 25 days of battery life for $169.
Representative Image of Smart Glasses

Apple wants AR glasses that fit you, not the other way around

Apple’s newly granted AR glasses patent focuses on keeping optics aligned while you adjust fit. A rigid front housing and forward hinge aim to prevent image drift without sacrificing comfort.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

More battery, better zoom, same price? Your next Galaxy S26 may reshuffle specs

Samsung is reportedly planning a Galaxy S26 price freeze for March, even as component costs rise. Expect targeted upgrades, possible chip splits, and a clearer picture at Galaxy Unpacked on Feb. 25.
Samsung Galaxy Camera

Your portraits could look more natural if this S26 Ultra leak is right

A Galaxy S26 Ultra camera leak is making a very specific pitch: people photos that look more like the person in front of you, not a warmer, yellow-leaning version. The claim comes from a post by tipster Ice Universe, and it suggests Samsung is tweaking both its color tuning and the camera’s optics. The same […]
Concept render of a foldable iPhone.

If you miss small phones, the iPhone Fold might scratch that itch

A rough 3D printed mockup shows how small Apples rumored iPhone Fold could feel when shut, with a cover display around 5.4 inches and a larger inside screen when opened.
Wristwatch, Arm, Body Part

This new smartwatch lets you control calls with muscle gestures

Xiaomi Watch 5 adds EMG muscle sensing to trigger gestures like answering calls without relying on arm motion. With a 47mm AMOLED, dual chip design, and multi day battery, it targets premium value.
Accessories, Sunglasses, Person

Meta wants AI agents in your day-to-day, starting with Manus

Meta has acquired Manus, a Singapore-based startup behind a general-purpose autonomous agent it plans to fold into its products. Meta Manus AI agents are being framed as the next step beyond chat, software that can carry work through to completion. Meta and Manus say the agent can independently handle tasks like market research, coding, and […]
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Your next OnePlus battery champ arrives January 8 in China

OnePlus says Turbo 6 and Turbo 6V launch in China on Jan. 8 with 9,000mAh batteries. Early testing claims 10 hours 37 minutes on one charge, with Turbo 6 leading the pitch.
Rear shell of Google Pixel 10 Pro.

Don’t ignore your Pixel 10 Pro flashlight, community raises questions

A Reddit report claims a Pixel 10 Pro’s flashlight lens melted, leaving a dark crater-like mark near the LED. It’s unverified, but easy to check, document, and escalate if you see similar damage.
ChatGPT on a smartphone

ChatGPT ads won’t show up in your chats soon, but OpenAI is still testing them

OpenAI is still exploring ChatGPT ads, according to a new report describing sponsored content that could be prioritized in answers. It’s not a launch, but it’s a real sign the idea is alive.
A Galaxy Buds 3 FE in the ear of a smiling woman

Leak says Galaxy Buds 4 Pro battery grows, your wait may pay off

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro just cleared the FCC, a late-stage sign launch is near. A leaked 57mAh per-earbud battery, up from 48mAh, could finally make endurance the main upgrade.
google-gemini-ai-news-accuracy

Google’s built-in Gemini is pulling users, and your workflow is why

Similarweb data shows Gemini’s generative AI web traffic share rising from 5.4% to 18.2% in a year, while ChatGPT falls to 68.0%.
Purple, Lighting, Light

Asus wants your gaming laptop to pull double duty at CES 2026

Asus has teased a new Asus ROG dual-screen gaming laptop for CES 2026, with a January 5, 3 pm PT reveal. Here’s what the quick video suggests, and what to watch for.
face of a humanoid robot side view

Before you buy into robot butlers, hear what humanoid builders admit

Humanoid robot startups are raising massive funding rounds, and the sales pitch is familiar. Human-shaped machines will soon step into warehouses and factories, and then eventually our homes. But the Wall Street Journal reports a more restrained view inside the industry, even the companies building these bots think expectations have gotten ahead of what works. […]
A driverless Waymo car drives along a freeway.

Your Waymo’s driverless promise still has an Achilles’ heel

Waymo’s robotaxis can drive without a human at the wheel, but basic issues like an unlatched door, or a surge of remote-help requests during an outage, can still stop the fleet.
samsung-galaxy-s26-lineup

Your Galaxy S26 could make satellite calls, Samsung hints

Samsung says its Exynos Modem 5410 supports three satellite network types, including LTE DTC for voice calling. If it lands in the Galaxy S26, satellite support could go beyond emergency texting.