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

LiberNovo’s Omni chair uses motors, sensors, and adaptive panels to adjust your posture in real time. We tried it – here’s what actually stood out.

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.

At CES 2026, Robotera showed a lineup of working systems, including full humanoids, wheeled service robots, and, most notably, robotic hands.

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.

Klipsch brings its signature horn-loaded audio design to desktops, promising low distortion and clear sound for music, games, and creative work.

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

From thousands of CES 2026 products, only 30 earned a Techlicious Editor’s Choice Award. They’re the innovations consumers should be watching in the year ahead.

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.

TCL is refining Mini LED with Super Quantum Dots instead of jumping to Micro RGB. The result is similar picture quality at potentially much lower prices.

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

xLean’s TR1 robot mopvac converts into a handheld cleaner, promising to handle both routine cleaning and sudden spills with a single device.

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.

Amazon unveiled Alexa.com at CES 2026, but real-world tests show why Alexa still lags behind ChatGPT and Gemini.

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

The Yoga AIO Aura Edition marries elegant design with adaptive lighting, surround sound, and a gorgeous OLED screen.

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.

Lenovo rethought everything to make the Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition its lightest 14-inch model, without sacrificing build quality and performance.

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.

The $349 Victrola Soundstage is a compact hi-fi speaker base that sits under your turntable, delivering better vinyl sound without causing needle skips.

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.

You can have Lutron's Smart Wood Blinds automatically adjust based on your location and time of day or set your own schedule.

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.

Google will soon let you change your @gmail.com address without creating a new account or losing your old messages and data.

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.

LG’s Gallery TV arrives years after Samsung's The Frame established the category. Here’s what Gallery TV gets right – and where it falls short.

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

LG’s new Sound Suite uses Dolby FlexConnect to deliver Atmos surround sound even when speakers aren’t ideally placed. Here’s how it works and why it matters.

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

Bluetti’s new power station uses sodium-ion batteries that perform better in extreme cold than lithium-based options.

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.

Recent exploits are a reminder that when you install an extension, you grant it a lot of power to see where you go online and what you type.

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

Apple is making iPhone owners upgrade to iOS 26 for security reasons. Here’s what to change first to make the update more usable and familiar.

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

YouTube will be the exclusive broadcaster of the Academy Awards, complete with red carpet and behind-the-scenes coverage – free for anyone around the world.

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

Adjusting to TikTok's new requirement for vendors shipping by the U.S. Postal Service may cause hiccups that affect timeliness and prices.

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

The OnePlus 15R delivers massive battery life, smooth performance, and fast charging – but dropping the telephoto camera makes it hard to recommend. 

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.

With DroidLock, crooks take over a phone and threaten to delete its data if the owner doesn't pay up. Follow these steps to protect against it and all malware.

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.

Amazon's “Ask this Book” feature helps readers remember characters and plot points. It's now available on iPhone in the U.S., and authors can't opt out.

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.

Multiple Shokz open-ear models we recommend – including the OpenRun Pro 2 – just dropped to holiday-level discounts through December 28.

If you chose a prepaid Mastercard from the MGM data incident settlement, Amazon makes it simple to spend every cent without fees.

Google will let Android users share live video during emergencies. The feature works with 911 systems used by 60% of North American dispatch centers.

The number of bogus USPS sites jumped 850% in a month, but DHL is still the most impersonated shipper. Scammers use texts, emails, and fake ads to misdirect.

Through December 22, Aqara is rolling out some of the steepest discounts of the season. These limited-time prices make it the perfect moment to jump in.

You shouldn’t delay those Windows updates anymore. It patches one flaw hackers are already taking advantage of and two others they know about.

Wi-Fi 7 prices have dropped, but is it worth upgrading now? Here’s what actually improves, who benefits most, and our picks for Wi-Fi 7 routers.

Apple Watch Series 11 just dropped 25%: A rare early discount on Apple’s newest model and a great upgrade for anyone with older Watches.

Whisker’s 2025 Litter-Robot lineup adds AI insights, quieter cleaning, and better odor control to make cat care easier for single- and multi-pet homes.

Pebble’s Index 01 water-resistant smart ring lets you record ideas with the press of a button, even when your phone’s out of reach.

Chatbots are seeing a 64% adoption rate in teens already, with ChatGPT being the winner.

The latest Pew survey finds that 21% of teens are on TikTok a lot, 17% are on YouTube, and the gaps by race and income are huge.

You might be able to save yourself thousands of dollars on a tech upgrade by shopping during the current holiday sales, before prices surge.

If your Apple devices are syncing passwords, the iPhone may auto-connect to any Wi-Fi network it, your Mac, or your iPad has ever used, including unsecured or barely secured ones.

Apple’s top apps of 2025 span creativity and gaming, but the health and wellness finalists were the ones that stood out to me. Here’s what impressed me.

Our Editor's Choice drone recipient is finally out. It combines seamless 360-degree video with exceptionally intuitive controls and also flies autonomously.

A survey of 8,000 U.S. households shows traditional cable TV subscriptions plummeting and streaming subscriptions soaring – leading to big monthly bills.

Netflix has mostly ended the ability to wirelessly stream video from Android phones and tablets, iPhones, and iPads. But you can still use a cable.

Like Spotify Wrapped, the new Photos Recap produces a slick compilation of 2025 memories – from pics of family and vistas to snaps of luggage claim checks.

Google’s December Android patch fixes 107 flaws, including actively exploited bugs. Here’s why this update is urgent and how to check for it.

Hackers can steal your browser cookies to access your accounts without passwords. Learn the steps that block cookie jacking and keep your data safe.

The Galaxy Z TriFold unfolds into a spacious 9.9-inch screen, packs the latest Snapdragon power, and brings flagship cameras to a sleek new foldable format.

Save up to 33% on Kindle Paperwhite, ColorSoft, and Scribe – their lowest prices ever. See why I recommend each model for different kinds of readers.

Upgrade your home network with Amazon’s best WiFi 7 deals on eero routers – faster speeds, lower latency, and better coverage while saving big.

Deals include HBO, Apple TV, and FOX One + FOX Nation range from 20% to 92% off, from 1 to 12 months, with and without ads. Here's a guide to the fine print.

It's compact, has no old-fashioned USB-A ports, and charges my MacBook Air faster than Apple's own charger – and about the same while also filling my iPhone.

Most smart-lock owners widely share access codes and rarely update or expire them. Here’s how to protect your home from digital intruders.

Get high-quality AR glasses for just $150 – 48% off. The Rokid Max delivers a 160-inch-equivalent screen, 1080p OLED displays, and built-in vision correction.

All of these Black Friday vacuum deals are on models we’ve tested and trust – major discounts on premium robots and cordless sticks.

Compact model that embodies the original iPad's value proposition gets $100 discounts across the line, from 128GB to 512GB capacity, with and without cellular.

In the coming weeks, TikTok will roll out a slider to dial up or down the amount of realistic-looking AI-generated video in your feed.

Discounts range from $30 on the AirPods Pro 3 to $69 on the Airpods 4 (ANC) – both with active noise cancellation. Standard AirPods 4 drop $49

A touchscreen TV you can wheel anywhere? Samsung’s Movingstyle monitors offer flexibility – but with compromises. See if they make sense for you.

The next macOS update can put a white ring around a Mac screen to light up a face. You can also rig up something similar on any Mac or PC, including desktops.

Save big on TCL’s flagship Mini-LED TVs this Black Friday – including new 2025 models and a massive 115-inch screen at a huge discount.

New Pro version in Gemini promises features such as creating infographics, compositing multiple images, and re-shooting photos. It's a work in progress.

Fake Amazon websites are spiking ahead of Black Friday. Learn how scammers trick shoppers, and the simple steps that keep your account safe.

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.

Withings BeamO securely captures heart and lung data at home – and shares it securely with your doctor for more effective telehealth visits.

Fotile’s X20Max 3-in-1 dishwasher brings powerful cleaning and produce washing to small spaces, delivering health and convenience in one sleek design.

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.

Amazon won't extend the 30- or 90-day return period for obsolete PCs that can't run Windows 11 – even ones sold by vendors who claimed that they could.

With a new design, fast Snapdragon chip, and record battery life, the OnePlus 15 brings major upgrades. Here’s what stood out in my testing.

Microsoft requires updating Windows 11 to retain access to security and bug fixes. But a bug in one of those fixes could lock up your hard drive forever.

SkyReels unifies video, image, music, and avatar tools into one intuitive AI workspace, aiming to deliver professional results with zero learning curve.

Airlines are enforcing new lithium battery limits for carry-ons. See what’s allowed before your next flight.

Upgraded Android and iOS Google Photos apps let you simply request changes, which usually work and look convincing. It also raises questions about privacy.

The latest accounting of passwords exposed to hackers – all 1.3 billion of them – shows the importance of upgrading your antiquated logins. Here's how.

Priced around $250, this tablet offers a big screen and powerful speakers for enjoying videos, audio, books, and light gaming. But don't push it too far.

Meta's new smart watch app is exactly what it sounds like – simple, handy, and able to take the place of third-party apps that long sought to fill the void.