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Katie Teague @ Engadget · 01/02/2026 13:15 EDT

How to watch the Hisense CES 2026 presentation live

Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images Hisense is typically best known for its affordable electronics and home appliances, from TVs to refrigerators. But at CES 2025, the China-based company showed off its premium side with a massive 136-inch micro LED TV — now available for a jaw-dropping $100,000. So what's in store for this year's show? New leadership, for starters. The company has two new hires, including Chief Marketing Officer... Read more

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Will Shanklin @ Engadget · 01/02/2026 12:49 EDT

How to watch Awesome Games Done Quick 2026

It's time for more speedrunning (and other shenanigans) with the Games Done Quick (GDQ) crew. The first event of the year, Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ), kicks off on Sunday, January 4, with Super Mario Sunshine. Donations for this year's shindig will benefit the Prevent Cancer Foundation.AGDQ 2026 has a whole week of 24/7 speedruns on tap. You'll see slots for some of 2025's biggest games: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,... Read more

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Katie Teague @ Engadget · 01/02/2026 12:46 EDT

How to watch the first-ever Lego CES 2026 press conference live

picture alliance via Getty Images The Lego Group is set to host its very first press conference at CES 2026 — but exactly what it plans to unveil is still under wraps. The iconic toy brick maker has offered no clues about what's on the agenda, leaving speculation wide open, from new video games to Formula 1 race cars. Here's how you can watch Lego's presentation at CES, along with... Read more

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Lawrence Bonk @ Engadget · 01/02/2026 12:23 EDT

LG made up a new word for its next ultralight Gram laptops: 'Aerominum'

LG just announced some new Gram AI laptops ahead of CES 2026. These are incredibly portable laptops that the company says are the "lightest in their class." This is largely thanks to a proprietary material that LG has dubbed Aerominum. This material reportedly "reduces the laptop's weight while reinforcing" structural strength. In other words, these computers are both light and durable. Each model offers improved scratch resistance, while providing a... Read more

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Katie Teague @ Engadget · 01/02/2026 12:15 EDT

How to watch the NVIDIA CES 2026 presentation live

CFOTO via Getty Images During CES 2025, NVIDIA spent much of its keynote touting its leading position in artificial intelligence. Still, the company managed to squeeze in a few notable hardware announcements, including its RTX 5000-series GPUs and Project Digits desktop supercomputer (later redubbed Spark). For this year's show, the company's website says it's "lighting up CES 2026 with the power of AI." To that end, NVIDIA is going big... Read more

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Katie Teague @ Engadget · 01/02/2026 11:30 EDT

How to watch the Sony Honda Afeela CES 2026 press conference

Sony's CES 2026 press conference is just a few days away, and this year comes with a twist: Rather than an overview of Sony's electronics, video game and Hollywood studio plans for the new year, the presser will have a more narrow focus: electric vehicles. Sound odd? That's because the traditional end-of-press-day slot isn't just Sony, but rather Sony Honda Mobility — the joint venture responsible for the Afeela 1... Read more

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Daniel Cooper @ Engadget · 01/02/2026 10:00 EDT

Pebble brings its round-faced smartwatch back from the dead

You’ve probably heard people say it’s impossible to go back and correct some error from the past. To those people, you should raise a middle finger in defiance (they are miserable, after all, and then point them to the tale of Pebble’s unlikely revival. The smartwatch pioneer’s return was a surprise of 2025, and now the company has resurrected one of its last great triumphs. It’s announcing the Pebble Round... Read more

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Devindra Hardawar @ Engadget · 01/02/2026 09:46 EDT

Engadget Podcast: Everything we expect at CES 2026

We’re gearing up for CES 2026! Engadget will be on the ground, once again, to dive into the latest TVs, wearables and other wild tech from the world’s biggest consumer electronics show. In this episode, we chat about some new products we expect to see, like Micro RGB LED TVs and AI devices, and peer into what’s ahead for the rest of 2026.Subscribe!iTunesSpotifyPocket CastsStitcherGoogle PodcastsCreditsHosts: Devindra HardawarProducer: Ben Ellman Music:... Read more

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Steve Dent @ Engadget · 01/02/2026 09:05 EDT

Elon Musk's Grok AI posted CSAM image following safeguard 'lapses'

Elon Musk's Grok AI has been allowing users to transform photographs of woman and children into sexualized and compromising images, Bloomberg reported. The issue has created an uproar among users on X and prompted an "apology" from the bot itself. "I deeply regret an incident on Dec. 28, 2025, where I generated and shared an AI image of two young girls (estimated ages 12-16) in sexualized attire based on a... Read more

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Katie Teague @ Engadget · 01/02/2026 08:00 EDT

How to watch Lenovo's Tech World event at CES 2026

It's been known for months now that technology giant Lenovo is hosting its Tech World event at Sphere in Las Vegas during CES week. Like many other tech conglomerates, the world's largest PC manufacturer by units shipped will put its main focus on AI. Lenovo says it's a "Tech World experience unlike anything CES has seen before." We'll tell you where to livestream the event and what to expect so... Read more

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Andre Revilla @ Engadget · 01/02/2026 08:00 EDT

Fender Audio will introduce a new line of Bluetooth speakers and headphones at CES

Fender Audio, the consumer electronics arm of the instrument maker, will introduce two flagship audio products at this year's CES in Las Vegas. These products were made under a licensing agreement with Singapore-based company RiffSound. First up is a line of Bluetooth speakers dubbed the ELIE (Extremely Loud Infinitely Expressive). The lineup includes two models, the E6 and E12. The speakers leverage a combination of DSP and system-on-a-chip processing, which... Read more

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Mat Smith @ Engadget · 01/02/2026 07:15 EDT

The Morning After: Instagram boss says ‘more practical to fingerprint real media than fake media’

Instagram’s top exec Adam Mosseri expects AI content to overtake non-AI imagery and discussed the implications for the platform and users. Mosseri shared his thoughts on broader trends he expects to shape Instagram in 2026. “Everything that made creators matter — the ability to be real, to connect, to have a voice that couldn’t be faked — is now suddenly accessible to anyone with the right tools,” he wrote. “The... Read more

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Will Shanklin @ Engadget · 01/02/2026 06:00 EDT

Minimal phone pioneer Punkt is back with a new privacy-focused model at CES

The Swiss minimal phone pioneer Punkt is back with another model, the MC03. The new handset continues Punkt's focus on privacy, security and digital minimalism.If you've never seen Punkt's MP01 and MP02, the company's gorgeously minimal dumb phone line, they're something to behold. (The MP01 is quite literally a museum piece, in New York’s Museum of Modern Art.) Meanwhile, this new MC03 is the company's second stab at a more... Read more

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Anna Washenko @ Engadget · 01/02/2026 05:01 EDT

The best rice cooker for 2026

A great rice cooker can change the way you handle weeknight meals. Instead of watching the pot or dealing with uneven results, you get fluffy, consistent rice with almost no effort. Modern rice cookers can do a lot more than white rice, too. Many handle brown rice, oatmeal and grains, and some function like mini multi-cookers for soups or stews.With so many options available, the best rice cooker for you... Read more

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Devindra Hardawar @ Engadget · 01/02/2026 03:00 EDT

The best laptops for gaming and schoolwork in 2026

A good laptop for both gaming and schoolwork strikes a balance that goes beyond raw power. It should handle essays and research during the day, then jump into your favorite games when you are ready to take a break. That mix is easier to find now, with more laptops offering capable GPUs, solid battery life and designs that do not look out of place in a classroom.Whether you want a... Read more

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Cheyenne MacDonald @ Engadget · 01/01/2026 22:05 EDT

Starlink is lowering thousands of satellites' orbits to reduce risk of collisions

Starlink will lower the orbits of roughly 4,400 satellites this year as a safety measure, according to the company's engineering VP, Michael Nicolls. In a post on X, Nicolls wrote that the company is "beginning a significant reconfiguration of its satellite constellation," in which all satellites orbiting at around 550 kilometers (342 miles) will be lowered to around 480 km (298 miles). The move is intended to reduce the risk... Read more

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Cheyenne MacDonald @ Engadget · 01/01/2026 20:40 EDT

Samsung's latest Freestyle portable projector is  brighter and smarter

Samsung has upgraded its Freestyle portable projector for 2026. The company announced a new model, the Freestyle+, ahead of CES, touting twice the brightness of its predecessor at 430 ISO lumens, and AI-powered screen optimization features. As with Freestyles past, the Freestyle+ offers 180-degree rotation and 360-degree audio. This one also supports Q-Symphony so it'll work with some Samsung soundbars. Samsung hasn't revealed much else in the way of specs... Read more

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Katie Teague @ Engadget · 01/01/2026 14:00 EDT

How to watch Hyundai's CES 2026 presentation live

A look at Hyundai's Holographic Windshield Display. (Hyundai) While it often feels like a full-on auto show, the car vibes feel somewhat lessened at CES 2026. Yes, the Afeela electric vehicle from the Sony-Honda joint venture will be back on the floor, but with the Trump administration yanking most EV incentives from the market, the industry isn't offering a full-court press of new vehicles in Las Vegas this year. That... Read more

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Katie Teague @ Engadget · 01/01/2026 13:01 EDT

How to watch the Hisense CES 2026 presentation live

Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images Hisense is generally best known for its budget-friendly electronics and appliances, like TVs and refrigerators. However, at CES 2025, the China-based company showcased its high-end capabilities with a massive 136-inch micro LED TV, which has recently become available for a staggering $100,000. So what's on deck for this year's show? New leadership, for starters. The company has two new hires, including Chief Marketing Officer... Read more

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Anna Washenko @ Engadget · 01/01/2026 11:01 EDT

Pick up a four-pack of AirTags for only $65 right now

Most Apple products are pretty expensive, but some of the most affordable (and useful) ones are AirTags. The Bluetooth trackers are priced pretty reasonably even when not on sale, but they can be a steal if you can get them on a discount — like right now. A four pack of AirTags is on sale for $65 at Amazon, which is only a few dollars more than the record-low price... Read more

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