Aqara came to Vegas with a number of smart home firsts in its rapidly growing portfolio. It’s showcasing an impressive smart lock that unlocks on approach, a thermostat with support for Apple’s Adaptive Temperature and Clean Energy Guidance, a Matter-enabled camera, and a pair of sensors to track human occupants and objects. The Camera Hub […]
Razer is combining its various gaming chair add-ons of speakers, RGB lighting, and force feedback into one proof of concept: Project Madison. It features dual RGB light strips in the top corners, a pair of THX-certified speakers with spatial audio (which can act as the rear channels in 5.1 or 7.1 audio setups), and six […]
Ring is introducing a host of new security devices and technologies, including a new line of security cameras and a mobile trailer equipped with a camera that can cover large areas. While these devices were developed mostly for enterprise-level security, they can be purchased and used for home and other uses as well. To begin, […]
Razer is announcing a new Wolverine V3 BT controller at CES 2026 that’s designed for TVs. It’s the world’s first gamepad to use ultra-low latency Bluetooth, allowing it a sub-3ms response time, and the first accessory to launch under LG’s “Designed for LG Gaming Portal” program. But since it’s been developed in collaboration with LG, […]
Smart whiteboard manufacturer Vibe is expanding further into hybrid work hardware with the Vibe Bot, a physical AI device that can serve as a voice assistant, a smart webcam, and an AI note-taker, designed for office desks and meeting rooms. Despite the name, Vibe Bot is definitely not a robot. In fact it’s closer to […]
Dell announced at CES 2026 that it’ll launch the UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED Monitor on February 24th for $2,599.99. Despite having released a productivity-focused 4K QD-OLED of the same size in 2025 that regularly sold for well under $1,000, its new one costs more mainly due to having greater color accuracy for creative professionals. The […]
The world’s first 52-inch 6K monitor has arrived in Dell’s UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor, which was announced at CES 2026. It’s a 21:9 aspect ratio screen that’s slightly curved (4200R) and can display up to 6,144 x 2,560 at up to 120Hz refresh rate (with VRR support). Its IPS Black panel type offers deeper […]
Pila Energy’s home batteries are now available to preorder with deliveries expected to begin in February 2026. These power stations are meant to be seen, unlike most batteries in this class that are better suited for job sites than designer lofts. Pila’s home batteries are designed to keep critical devices like a fridge running during […]
Tapo, the smart home brand owned by networking giant TP-Link, is launching an AI assistant at CES this year – because isn’t everyone? Aireal is designed to “bring AI into real life” (geddit?), according to the company, and will help you “understand your home, quickly fix Wi-Fi issues and control your devices using natural language.” […]
Ugreen announced at CES 2026 that it’ll be branching into smart home territory with the launch of its SynCare product line of cameras. The series will consist of two indoor cams, the ID500 Pro and ID500 Plus, the OD600 Pro outdoor cam, and the Video Doorbell DB600 Pro. All of this gear will launch in […]