This smart home controller is literally a piece of wood
This smart home controller is literally a piece of wood

One of the fun parts of being a tech journalist for over a decade is that occasionally you get to watch a truly unique gadget go from concept to reality – and, eventually, into your living room. That’s the case with the Mui Board, a smart home controller built into a piece of wood. The […]

CES 2026: all the news, gadgets, and innovations from the biggest tech show
CES 2026: all the news, gadgets, and innovations from the biggest tech show

Hot on the heels of new year’s celebrations, the annual Consumer Electronics Show will get underway in early January 2026. Once again, Las Vegas will host a sprawling sneak peek at the tech that will shape the industry throughout 2026. The Verge will be on the ground at CES 2026 covering the biggest announcements, press […]

Samsung plans to use your Galaxy Watch to spot early signs of dementia

Samsung is preparing a Brain Health feature that uses data from Galaxy Watches and phones to monitor voice, gait, and sleep patterns, helping spot early signs of cognitive decline and dementia.
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Clicks is bringing a BlackBerry-style phone and a pocket keyboard to CES 2026

Clicks is heading to CES 2026 with its first smartphone built around communication, alongside a new Power Keyboard that adds physical typing and extra battery life to modern screens.
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LG’s new Gram lineup brings the world’s lightest laptop with Nvidia RTX graphics

LG is pairing Nvidia RTX graphics with the world’s lightest laptop designs in its 2026 Gram lineup. New Aerominum materials, dual AI support, and upgraded displays focus on portability without sacrificing performance.
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This smart fridge wants to solve the hassle of grocery shopping
This smart fridge wants to solve the hassle of grocery shopping

Have you always wanted to scan your groceries at home? If so, the newest smart fridge from GE Appliances is for you. There’s a barcode scanner built into the water dispenser that works along with an interior camera and an 8-inch tablet to help you keep track of what food you need and add it […]

LG announces the ‘world’s lightest 17-inch RTX laptop’
LG announces the ‘world’s lightest 17-inch RTX laptop’

LG is teasing the 2026 Gram Pro laptops that will be fully unveiled at CES, including what the company claims is the “world’s lightest 17-inch RTX laptop.” The LG Gram Pro 17 (17Z90UR) and Gram Pro 16 (16Z90U) will introduce a new ultralight “Aerominum material” developed by LG that aims to reduce a laptop’s weight […]

The Clicks Communicator is a Blackberry for your phone
The Clicks Communicator is a Blackberry for your phone

You ever find yourself thinking, “I wish my phone had a phone?” Good news, friend. Clicks – the company behind the QWERTY keyboard case for your iPhone – has just the thing: the Clicks Communicator. It’s intended as a kind of complement to your smartphone for when you just want to stay in touch without […]

What to expect at CES 2026
What to expect at CES 2026

The biggest tech show of the year kicks off next week, as some of the industry’s top players show up to Las Vegas for CES 2026. We’ll be there to see all the new product demos we can and to bring you the most exciting news from the show. Follow our coverage for a preview […]

Fender’s new Bluetooth speakers can play audio from four sources simultaneously
Fender’s new Bluetooth speakers can play audio from four sources simultaneously

Fender, the guitar maker also known for its amps and speakers, has a new consumer electronics brand called Fender Audio making its debut at CES 2026. In addition to a new pair of wireless headphones, Fender Audio has announced a pair of portable Bluetooth speakers called ELIE, which is short for “Extremely Loud Infinitely Expressive.” […]