2026 Is the Year of the RGB LED TV

The crop of next-generation TVs arriving this year has more accurate colors than ever, thanks to a fancy new kind of backlighting.

The Daring Attempt to End the Memory Shortage Crisis

The supply shortage of the RAM needed to build phones and PCs isn’t going away. But a few companies have a plan to solve it.

What’s Going on With Smart Rings?

Ultrahuman smart rings currently can’t be sold in the US. We caught up with the company’s chief business officer to discuss what’s next for ring-based health tracking.

The Inevitable Rise of the Art TV

New televisions from Amazon, Hisense, TCL, and others are designed to display fine art and look like a painting when they’re switched off. It’s all thanks to smaller living spaces and new screen tech.

At CES 2026, Everything Is AI. What Matters Is How You Use It

Integrated chatbots and built-in machine intelligence are no longer standout features in consumer tech. If companies want to win in the AI era, they’ve got to hone the user experience.

I Switched to eSIM, and I Am Full of Regret

Switching between mobile phones used to be easy. Then came eSIM.

How a $200 Fake Fireplace From Home Depot Soothed My Soul

Research shows that watching a simulated fire may have real psychological benefits.

The Future of EVs Is Foggy—but California Still Wants More of Them

Hamstrung by lawsuits, the state can’t officially keep its goal to ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035. But it’s going to keep trying.

Aluminium OS: Everything We Know About the Chromebook Successor

Google has officially acknowledged the upcoming merger of Android and Chromebooks, and it may be coming in 2026.