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This Belkin charging case for the Switch 2 has a screen for checking battery life

Belkin just introduced the appropriately-named Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2 at CES. This is a high-end charging case specifically designed for Nintendo’s latest console. The 10,000mAh power bank delivers up to 30W of fast charging, which is a decent enough metric. I’m more excited, however, about the bells and whistles. The Charging Case […]

Plaud’s latest AI wearable has a button for flagging key moments

Plaud is back with another conversation-recording AI wearable. This one, the NotePin S, is only a minor iteration on the original NotePin. This model adds… a button.The recessed recording button replaces the squeeze-to-record mechanism on the 2024 original. A single long press starts recording. It also adds a new “press to highlight” feature. The idea […]

How to watch the Samsung ‘First Look’ CES 2026 presentation

NurPhoto via Getty Images Samsung is arguably the 800-pound gorilla of CES, since many of the other consumer tech titans — Apple, Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon — either no longer have a presence, or have never shown up to begin with. In the past, that’s given Samsung free range to bow a full spectrum of […]

Xreal updates its entry-level personal cinema glasses at CES

If you’ve been on the fence about trying the sort of “AR glasses” that, until recently, were called “personal cinemas,” then check this out. Xreal has turned up to CES 2026 with an updated version of its entry level Xreal One glasses, first launched at the end of 2024. The new model, dubbed the 1S […]

How to watch the Intel CES 2026 launch event

SOPA Images via Getty Images We’re just hours away from the start of CES 2026, and with that comes Intel’s launch event. The chip giant is expected to provide more details on its AI PC initiative and the new processors powering it: The Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs (aka Panther Lake) are made using an […]

Govee’s CES lineup includes a ceiling lamp that simulates skylights

Govee, which makes some of the more unique and interesting smart lighting products, has a new batch at CES 2026. That includes two ceiling lights (one of which simulates a skylight) and a floor lamp that supports trillions of colors.Govee describes the new Ceiling Light Ultra as “the industry’s first ceiling light designed as a […]

Volkswagen is bringing physical buttons back to the dashboard with the ID. Polo EV

We could be witnessing the start of the renaissance for real buttons in cars, courtesy of Volkswagen’s ID. Polo. The German automaker unveiled the interior of its upcoming compact EV, which features real buttons, switches and even a knob for audio controls. “We have created an interior that feels like a friend from the very […]

How to watch the Hyundai CES 2026 presentation live

A look at Hyundai’s Holographic Windshield Display. (Hyundai) CES has long felt like a full-on auto show, but the car-centric energy seems somewhat muted at CES 2026. Sure, the Afeela electric vehicle from the Sony-Honda joint venture is returning to the show floor, but with the Trump administration yanking most EV incentives from the market, […]

California introduces a one-stop shop to delete your online data footprint

Californians can now put a stop to their personal data being sold around on an online trading floor, thanks to a new free tool. On January 1, the state launched its Delete Request and Opt-out Platform, shortened to DROP, that allows residents to request to delete all of their personal information online that’s been harvested […]

CES 2026: What to expect from tech’s big January conference

The new year is upon us, and that means CES 2026 is imminent. The biggest tech trade show of the calendar comes with a bevy of new and notable announcements that set the tone for trends and expectations for the subsequent 12 months. The CES 2026 show floor is officially open from January 6 through […]