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Boston Dynamics brings Atlas out of the lab and into the real world at CES 2026
At CES 2026, Boston Dynamics and Hyundai used a shared press event to mark a milestone for humanoid robotics: the first public, on-stage appearance of the Atlas robot outside of…
Lexar leans into AI-focused storage with new platforms unveiled at CES 2026
At CES 2026, Lexar outlined a broader shift in how it approaches storage, moving beyond raw capacity and speed toward products designed to support AI-driven workloads and increasingly mobile data processing. Rather…
CES 2026: crease-free foldables are finally real, and Apple could be next in line
Samsung used CES 2026 to quietly demonstrate a foldable display that addresses one of the category’s most persistent weaknesses: the visible and tactile crease. The panel, shown privately to attendees…
CES 2026: Pioneer brings Dolby Atmos CarPlay to existing cars with Sphera
Pioneer is returning to familiar territory at CES 2026 by extending another Apple CarPlay feature beyond factory-installed vehicles. More than a decade after becoming the first major brand to bring CarPlay…
Audeze updates the Maxwell with better connectivity and refined planar sound
At CES 2026, Audeze introduced the Maxwell 2, a revised version of its planar magnetic gaming headset that focuses on closing the gap between high-end audio performance and the practical features gamers…
BMX outlines its mobile power and storage strategy at CES 2026
BMX, short for Better Mobile Xperience, is preparing to use CES 2026 as the public debut for a significantly expanded product lineup that reflects broader shifts in how people charge…
Anker’s Eufy brings its first Android Find Hub tracker to market at CES 2026
After a prolonged and somewhat uneven rollout, Eufy has formally entered Google’s Android Find Hub ecosystem with the launch of its first compatible tracker at CES 2026. The SmartTrack Card E40 arrives…
CES 2026: Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon X2 Plus for lower-cost AI windows laptops
Qualcomm used CES 2026 to quietly widen the scope of its Snapdragon X roadmap by introducing the Snapdragon X2 Plus, a lower-cost tier designed for more accessible Windows laptops. While the…
Garmin adds built-in nutrition tracking to Connect, tightening the link between food and training
Garmin has introduced one of its more consequential software updates in recent years by adding built-in nutrition tracking to the Garmin Connect app. The new feature, called Nutrition, is available through…
Qualcomm’s robotics push begins with Motion 2 and a broader AI strategy
Robotics did not suddenly arrive at CES 2026, but the tone around it has shifted. What once felt experimental or confined to research labs is now being discussed as a…
TCL X11 pairs extreme mini led specs with early Gemini TV controls
At CES 2026, TCL is expanding its high-end television lineup with the introduction of the X11 series, a flagship range built around the company’s new SQD-Mini LED display technology. The announcement positions…
ShiftCam’s Planck studio brings trackable high-capacity storage to smartphones
At CES 2026, ShiftCam is introducing a portable solid-state drive that reflects how storage needs are changing for creators who work primarily on mobile devices. The new Planck Studio is a magnetically…
Anker expands Eufy and Soundcore lineups with smart home and sleep-focused gear
At CES 2026, Anker is presenting a wide spread of new products across its Eufy and Soundcore sub-brands, underscoring how the company continues to diversify beyond charging accessories into home security and…
Sega co-founder David Rosen dies at 95, leaving a lasting industry impact
David Rosen, the American businessman who co-founded Sega and helped shape its early direction in arcades and home consoles, has died at the age of 95. Rosen passed away on Christmas Day…
CES 2026: LG CLOiD offers a practical look at the zero labor home concept
At CES 2026, LG Electronics is presenting a new prototype that illustrates how the company sees the future of domestic automation. The LG CLOiD home robot is positioned as a practical demonstration…
CES 2026: RingConn Gen 3 adds blood pressure insights and subtle on-ring alerts
Smart rings have occupied a relatively stable corner of the wearables market for the past few years, offering incremental refinements rather than clear reasons to replace a device that still…
8BitDo previews FlipPad, a portrait-first controller for smartphone gaming
8BitDo has previewed a new smartphone controller aimed at a very specific use case: playing games exclusively in portrait orientation. The device, called the FlipPad, is positioned as an accessory for…
AI robot pets step into the real world at CES 2026
For years, the idea of emotionally engaging robot companions has lived mostly in fiction, embodied by characters like BB-8, whose appeal came less from utility and more from personality. At CES 2026,…