CES events always feature prominent TV reveals, and this year's edition in 2026 has delivered impressive updates from leading brands. Samsung, LG, and additional firms arrived prepared to demonstrate enhancements to current screen technologies alongside innovative breakthroughs. Core elements like OLED and Mini LED dominate the offerings, but Micro RGB…
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CES events consistently feature familiar innovations such as advanced televisions, portable computers, processors, and robotic devices. However, the show also serves as a platform for bold experimentation, prompting unusual inquiries into technology's deeper integration into daily routines. Consider concepts like toilets that examine waste or nails that alter hues instantly.
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Samsung Display, a division of the massive Samsung conglomerate, specializes in producing OLED, LCD, and various other display technologies for Samsung products as well as third-party clients who can cover the costs. At this year's event, the focus shifted heavily toward advanced OLED innovations, featuring demonstrations such as crease-free foldable…
Meta recently made its smart glasses platform available to external developers, and within months, a CES exhibitor is showcasing how this openness enables novel accessibility innovations. Hapware's Aleye is a vibration-based wristband designed to link with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, allowing users to perceive facial expressions and nonverbal indicators from…
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health, a fresh component of its artificial intelligence assistant. This addition enables individuals to link their electronic health data and fitness applications directly to the system, facilitating more customized replies to health inquiries. Officials emphasized enhanced data protection protocols for this distinct ChatGPT area, confirming that…
Reports indicate that Character.AI and Google have reached agreements to resolve several legal actions brought by families over incidents of teenage suicide and self-harm. The Wall Street Journal notes that negotiations are underway between the affected families and the firms to complete the terms of these resolutions. Relatives of multiple…
Subscribers of Peacock will soon access an increased selection of live sports content enhanced by Dolby Vision and Atmos features beginning in 2024. Currently, the platform's sole live sports event offering Atmos audio is Sunday Night Football. During CES, Dolby Laboratories revealed that Peacock intends to extend these advanced technologies…
At CES 2026, Rokid, a firm specializing in smart eyewear, unveiled its latest innovation: the 'Style' model, which operates without an integrated screen and is designed for extended daily wear while accommodating prescription lenses. The Style glasses integrate support for various AI platforms, such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek, allowing flexibility…
The 2026 edition of CES promises to highlight innovative developments in robotics. Although certain firms are developing humanoid assistants for practical tasks, a notable trend involves machines focused primarily on providing endearing companionship. At the event, the Japanese firm Ludens AI is demonstrating a duo of appealing robotic friends. One…
One common drawback of smart locks is their reliance on batteries that eventually deplete. At CES, Lockin, a company specializing in biometric vein authentication for locks, unveiled its latest product. This device powers itself wirelessly through an infrared optical beam effective up to four meters away. An indoor unit plugged…
The cost of the PS4 edition of the under-the-radar Star Wars racing title, Star Wars Racer Revenge, has surged sharply in recent days owing to its part in a fresh PlayStation 5 exploit, according to Eurogamer. This title debuted on PS2 back in 2002 before Limited Run Games adapted it…
LG has a tradition of launching CES press day with its early morning keynote, and that pattern continues for 2026. The South Korean giant has chosen the theme 'Innovation in Tune with You' for its session, which, based on previous events, is likely to spotlight advancements in consumer gadgets alongside…
Advanced Micro Devices will launch CES 2026 with a Monday event focused on recent progress in artificial intelligence and potentially revealing updates to its Ryzen processors. The session aims to detail the company's comprehensive strategy for integrating AI across various consumer and business uses. As the primary address for the…
Clicks plans to showcase its lineup of physical keyboards at CES once more, evoking strong retro vibes. The firm has also introduced its inaugural mobile device, designed primarily for interaction rather than endless scrolling, positioning it as a companion gadget focused on text-based exchanges. Named the Clicks Communicator, this handset…
CES 2026 may resemble an automobile exhibition in scale, yet the emphasis on vehicles appears subdued this time around. The Afeela electric car, a product of the Sony-Honda partnership, returns to the exhibition space, but the removal of most electric vehicle subsidies under the Trump government has led to a…
A major worry surrounding artificial intelligence involves the rapid expansion of data centers and its effects on nearby areas. These installations strain local resources, leading some energy providers to warn of rising electricity costs for consumers due to heightened usage. Conversations have emerged about alternative energy options to fuel AI…
As a technology journalist, maintaining a low online presence resembles a fitness trainer who skips workouts. In 2025, I attempted to overcome my long-standing reluctance toward the planet's most pervasive digital trend by re-engaging with social networks. The effort lasted only briefly. My initial departure from these sites required effort,…
For individuals focused on maintaining wellness throughout the year, smart scales provide a straightforward tool to streamline efforts. These tools capture metrics including body fat, muscle mass, and hydration percentages, then transfer the information to a smartphone for identifying trends rather than relying on estimates. This method facilitates monitoring variations…
AI-produced material flooded social networks in 2025, and Instagram leader Adam Mosseri anticipates that such content will soon surpass traditional photos, carrying major consequences for content producers and image specialists. In an extensive discussion on anticipated developments for Instagram in 2026, Mosseri provided a straightforward evaluation of AI's disruptive influence.
LG has unveiled a series of fresh additions to its Xboom speaker range in anticipation of CES 2026. This lineup stems from a continued partnership with Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am, serving as the project's 'experimental architect' to guide aspects like innovation, aesthetics, and promotional strategies. While the models vary…
Following Amazon's recent launch of the Kindle Scribe with Colorosoft technology, TCL has revealed a competing product designed for focused reading and note-taking without distractions. In contrast to the Scribe, this new gadget avoids E Ink technology altogether. The TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER represents the firm's newest application of its…
During last year's CES 2025 event, NVIDIA focused primarily on highlighting its dominance in artificial intelligence. The company also showcased fresh hardware options, such as the RTX 5000-series graphics processors and the Project Digits compact supercomputer, which was subsequently renamed Spark. For the upcoming CES 2026, NVIDIA's official site describes…
LG unveiled a fresh collection of gaming monitors right before CES. The UltraGear Evo series delivers stunning 5K resolution. Several models feature built-in AI upscaling technology, which eases the processing demands on graphics cards. According to LG, this innovation enables users to delay GPU enhancements. Such a feature proves particularly…
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Foldable smartphones have existed for nearly ten years now, which may surprise some observers. The initial prototype encountered in 2019, predating Samsung's Galaxy Fold, was a rudimentary prototype. However, manufacturers have continuously refined their approaches, and in the current year, they have resolved nearly all significant drawbacks associated with these…
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Long-distance journeys could become more engaging for riders with the latest development from the Sony-Honda partnership. The entity, formed by the Japanese giants to develop battery-powered automobiles, has revealed that its upcoming Afeela model will integrate PlayStation Remote Play functionality. Though car-based gaming remains a specialized option, it offers entertainment…
Prospective Steam Deck purchasers face higher costs to join the portable gaming trend, as Valve shifts exclusively to OLED versions. In an update on the device's webpage, the company stated it has ceased manufacturing the 256GB LCD edition, noting that it will vanish from availability once current supplies are depleted.
Anthropic has opened up its Claude AI integration for Google Chrome to a wider audience. Previously restricted to those on the $200 monthly Max plan, the browser extension is now accessible to all individuals with any paid Claude account. This Chrome extension from Anthropic provides seamless interaction with the AI…