Travel & Entertainment
We Tested iPad Keyboard Cases. Here’s What’s Worth Buying
We tested keyboard cases that fit Apple’s iPad A16 and 10th-generation iPad to find the best options for typing, travel, and daily use.
Portable CD Players Make a Comeback, with These 4 Models Out Front
Move over vinyl. Budget compact discs and players are the next big thing in retro technology. These four are our favorites.
The Best Indoor TV Antennas
A TV antenna is a must-have for cord-cutters. Our picks are based on research into ratings and reviews of indoor TV antennas combined with hands-on experience.
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Tech Safety Tips If You’re Attending a Protest
Protests can be unpredictable. Here’s how to protect your phone, video recordings, location data, and personal privacy.
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Waze Is About to Get Better at Warning You What’s Ahead
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.
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Apple’s New AirTag Fixes the One Thing That Drove Me Crazy
The new AirTag is 50% louder, and that simple change makes finding keys, bags, and wallets far easier in real life.
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U.S. Government Bans GM from Sharing User Driving Data With Insurers
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.
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LIVALL's PikaBoost 2 Lite is Making E-Biking Easier Than Ever
Transform any bike into an easy-riding e-bike with the PikaBoost 2 Lite, a lightweight pedal-assist kit designed for simplicity and daily commuting.
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These Smart Binoculars Take the Guesswork Out of Birdwatching
MatataXplore's Solvia blends binoculars, a camera, and AI so you can observe, capture, and identify without juggling devices or needing an internet connection.
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iFLYTEK’s New Translation Earbuds Handle Noise and Long-Range Use
iFLYTEK’s translation earbuds delivered clear, fast translations even on the noisy CES floor, with long-range support through the AI Recorder S6.
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Olight Combines Multiple Lighting Tools Into a Single EDC Flashlight
The ArkPro Series stands out is in how many options it packs into a single device, with a mix of floodlight, spotlight, UV light, and a green laser pointer.
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GL.iNet Brings Wi-Fi 7 Travel Routers & Remote KVM Devices to CES 2026
At CES 2026, GL.iNET outlined its new networking lineup of travel routers, wired security gateways, and remote KVM hardware.
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This Cold-Weather Portable Power Station Works When Others Freeze Up
Bluetti’s new power station uses sodium-ion batteries that perform better in extreme cold than lithium-based options.
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Delays Cost Fliers 3.9 Million Hours this Year
The flight-tracking app Flighty's year-end report shows which airlines kept passengers waiting the longest and quantifies an especially annoying phenomenon.
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A $129 Dongle for Your Car Helps Avoid Breakdowns and Cut Repair Bills
SPARQ's subscription-free device plugs into a car's data port and chats with you through a smartphone app to diagnose mechanical problems and how to fix them.
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Apple Joins Google to Provide Digital ID for Flight Check-in
You can now scan your passport with an iPhone to create a TSA-compliant ID for domestic flight check-in, but only at certain airports.
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Flying Soon? Airlines Are Quietly Cracking Down on Li-Ion Batteries
Airlines are enforcing new lithium battery limits for carry-ons. See what’s allowed before your next flight.
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Google Maps Gets Chatty with Gemini AI Integration
A free AI upgrade to Maps adds more natural voice search, proactive traffic alerts, and landmark-aware directions, but falls short of fluid conversation.
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How to Get Emergency Satellite Service for Your Phone (or Watch)
Major carriers and smartphone and smartwatch makers offer satellite services when cell networks go down or you're in a dead zone.
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Zenni Blocks Facial Recognition with Rose Colored Glasses
A pink-tinted lens option meant to protect against sunlight largely blocks the infrared light also used in many face-recognition systems.
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Why Ray-Ban’s New Meta Smart Glasses Are Finally Worth the Upgrade
Ray-Ban’s newest Meta smart glasses refine the formula with smoother 3K video, improved AI, and double the battery life – while staying stylish.
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ChatGPT Can Now Launch Apps Like Spotify, Canva, and Expedia
ChatGPT now lets you launch and interact with supported online apps directly from prompts. Here's how I used it with Spotify, one of the first services enabled.
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DoorDash Adds Reservations and Rewards for Dining Out
DoorDash’s new Going Out feature adds reservations and loyalty rewards to the app. Here’s how it works, and why it could change the way you dine out.
