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Sony’s XM6 adds clearer sound and better calls – but is it enough to upgrade from the XM5? Here are my hands-on impressions.

Deepfake videos now look real enough to fool almost anyone. A new tool listens for AI-generated voices and warns you while you watch.

Waze will be adding earlier warnings for road hazards, speed limit drops, and improved roundabout directions. Here’s how these new features make everyday driving safer.

Samsung’s TriFold unfolds into a 10-inch screen and uses DeX to run like a laptop. Can it really replace your laptop, and is it worth $900 more than the Fold?

The new AirTag is 50% louder, and that simple change makes finding keys, bags, and wallets far easier in real life.

Acrobat can now create podcast-style summaries and presentations from your documents. The features are clever, but not unique – and not cheap.

Security researchers found nearly 200 apps in the App Store exposing user data through sloppy coding, not malicious intent. And AI apps are the worst offenders.

Fast Qi2.2 charging, strong magnets, built-in cable, and real heat protection make EcoFlow’s Rapid Mag Qi2.2 easy to recommend. Now 25% off.

Lenovo’s ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist uses AI face tracking and a motorized display to follow you during calls, demos, and presentations.

Two new robotic pool cleaners are handling the one chore you would have left – maintaining the robot itself.

The FTC finalized a 20-year order against GM and OnStar for selling driving information that wound up in the hands of insurance companies without consent.

Scammers are hijacking comment threads with believable fake alerts that direct you to credential-stealing sites. Get our practical tips to protect your profile.

A personalized DocuSign phishing scam nearly worked on me. Here’s how it fooled me, what stopped it, and what you can do to protect your accounts.

Gemini can personalize answers by pulling information from your Gmail, Photos, and search history. I see the appeal – and plenty of reasons to be cautious.

Coroflo’s Coro tracks breast milk intake in real time. We explain what problem it solves and who benefits most.

Govee’s Ceiling Light Ultra blends bright everyday lighting with animated, pixel-style scenes that turn your ceiling into part of your home’s décor.

The Lockin V7 Max receives power wirelessly from an infrared transmitter to keep its battery fully charged all the time. 

Reolink’s AI Box processes security footage locally, enabling smarter alerts and natural language video search with no subscription required.

UGREEN unveiled AI-powered NAS storage, its first smart security system, and a 300W charger at CES 2026 – all designed to run locally without cloud dependence.

Instead of hiding inside a phone or speaker, LePro’s Ami puts an emotionally aware 3D AI presence directly on your desk.

AGI’s new voice assistant goes beyond simple commands, controlling apps and system settings directly for faster, hands-free phone use.

FoloToy’s AI Sunflower Plush is a $79 screen-free toy that talks, listens, and moves to music, offering kids playful AI without another screen in the house.

The Prime T1 transforms between humanoid and quadruped forms, offering adaptive movement, creative camera work, and smart home companionship.

If you’ve tried traditional patella straps and found them only marginally helpful, this is the first product I’ve seen that meaningfully upgrades the concept.

At CES 2026, GL.iNET outlined its new networking lineup of travel routers, wired security gateways, and remote KVM hardware.

Nirva is a new wearable that uses sensors and AI to analyze your mood and relationships. I look at what it actually does, how it works, and the privacy questions it raises.

With its collapsible legs and pocket-friendly size, the VIGX π6 brings powerful, AI-driven exoskeleton support to anyone who wants help only when needed.

Laifen's Wave Pro upgrades the dual oscillation-vibration toothbrush we tested and loved last year. The new 70-day battery life means you can skip the countertop charger.

At CES 2026, UREVO introduces a connected wellness ecosystem that unifies training, recovery insights, AI guidance, and sleep tracking for a more balanced routine.

LumiSleep uses real-time EEG and adaptive sound to ease the transition into sleep, offering a more personalized alternative to white noise or sleep apps.

By ditching the display and focusing on comfort, AI, and prescriptions, Rokid’s Style glasses feel more like eyewear than wearable tech.

Amazon’s new Ember Artline art TV starts at $899, undercutting premium rivals and signaling that picture-frame TVs are no longer just a luxury niche.

Samsung's Freestyle+ upgrades its predecessor with the ability to adjust images to fit whatever surface and from whatever angle you find handy.

The Neo headphones transform into a palm-sized speaker with a twist, but at $249, they're more expensive than similar products or a two-device solution.

Samsung added Google Gemini to its Bespoke fridge to suggest recipes and track food. But your phone already does this without the $3,000+ price tag.

DuRoBo's Krono epaper Focus Hub delivers distraction-free productivity with just enough AI to be helpful.

TCL’s Note A1 combines a paper-feel display with handwriting recognition, transcription, and summaries – without the sluggishness of e-ink.

The new version of ChatGPT’s image tool is faster and better at edits, but it still misses some basic instructions and trails Google Gemini in key areas.

The Companion Robotic Dog combines cameras, sensors, and on-device AI to move through spaces and respond to voice commands. We explain what makes it unique.

As teens slip past Australia’s new social media restrictions, the limits of face scans, IDs, and parental consent become impossible to ignore.

It represents a new class of 3D printers that automatically handle the most difficult tasks, allowing you to focus on creativity.

So-called prompt injections can trick chatbots into actions like sending emails or making purchases on your behalf. OpenAI says the risk may never go away.

Snail outlined its multi-year ARK roadmap and revealed new details on its $USDO stablecoin strategy during its NASDAQ Investor Day event.

AR glasses are finally affordable holiday gifts. We look at the most popular models on sale and what matters before you buy.

Instead of copying incandescents, GE Lighting’s Light + Form bulbs explore new shapes and "filament" designs only LEDs can pull off.

The flight-tracking app Flighty's year-end report shows which airlines kept passengers waiting the longest and quantifies an especially annoying phenomenon.

The app brings Reels to Amazon Fire TV devices, letting you watch short videos organized into channels on the big screen. Other devices may be coming.

Apple adds a new slider to reduce transparency on the lock screen clock. The update also lets you set the screen to flash for notifications.

LG’s Micro RGB evo isn’t a self-emissive MicroLED TV. It’s a smarter evolution of LCD that delivers real gains in brightness and color at lower prices.