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John.Higgins @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 10:00 EDT

Amazon Fire TV OS gets a much-needed revamp

Amazon Fire TV has been a bit long in the tooth for a while now. Its design isn't as intuitive to navigate as Google TV, Roku, or Apple TV, and its responsiveness is frustrating. I've found it to be the weak link in Amazon's portfolio for a while now, and the only major drawback to […] Read more ›

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Terrence O’Brien @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 10:00 EDT

The Alexa Plus website is now available to everyone in early access

Alexa Plus was already popping up online for some users earlier this month, and now it's officially available to everyone through an early access program. Anyone can go sign up at Alexa.com and start playing with the new web interface for Amazon's new AI chatbot. Alexa Plus was already available on all new Echo devices […] Read more ›

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John.Higgins @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 10:00 EDT

Amazon adds to the lifestyle TV landscape with the Ember Artline TV

Joining Samsung's The Frame, Hisense CanvasTV, TCL Nxtvision, and newly announced LG Gallery TV, is Amazon's very first art TV. The Amazon Ember Artline is a 4K edge-lit LED TV with a matte screen to reduce ambient light glare and is only 1.5 inches thick. At purchase, customers will be able to include their choice […] Read more ›

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Victoria Song @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 10:00 EDT

This egg-shaped gadget aims to demystify hormones… with pee

Your urine can tell you a lot about your reproductive health hormones. Unfortunately, at-home testing can be cumbersome, involving collecting samples that are then mailed out to labs. That's what health startup Mira is trying to simplify with its $249 Ultra4 Hormone Monitor. The pitch is to make highly accurate, readily available hormone testing for […] Read more ›

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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 10:00 EDT

Kwikset’s new Matter-over-Thread smart lock costs under $200

Kwikset announced a price and release date for its Aura Reach smart lock at CES 2026 this week. A more affordable Matter-over-Thread option compared to the excellent but expensive Halo Select, the Aura Reach is available now for $189. At just under $100 less than the Halo, you are sacrificing built-in Wi-Fi and an integrated […] Read more ›

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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 10:00 EDT

Lifx launches a smart mirror and a $30 dimmer switch that can control smart bulbs

Lifx, one of the original smart lighting brands, is launching a Matter-enabled smart mirror, its first US in-wall dimmer, and a cheaper line of bulbs and light strips starting at around $12. The company, which announced the new products at CES this week, says it plans to upgrade its entire current generation of devices to […] Read more ›

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 09:29 EDT

The best tech announced at CES 2026 so far

Ahead of the CES show floor officially opening on Tuesday, January 6th, many companies have already announced new tech, gadgets, concepts, and AI-powered upgrades that will be released over this year. Yesterday's CES Unveiled event delivered even more announcements and reveals. If you're already struggling to keep on top of all the news coming out […] Read more ›

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David Pierce @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 09:14 EDT

Twelve South’s Valet is a handsome place to put your stuff

For years, the accessory maker Twelve South has sold clever accessories for charging gadgets. Its new device, the Valet, is maybe its simplest idea ever: it's a nice-looking tray designed to be the place you drop your keys, sunglasses, and other pocket detritus, and offers a couple of ways to charge whatever needs to be […] Read more ›

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Tom Warren @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 09:14 EDT

Microsoft Edge is getting a Copilot-inspired redesign

Microsoft is preparing to launch a major UI refresh of its Edge browser soon. The software maker has started bringing the design language from Copilot to early Canary and Dev test versions of its Microsoft Edge browser. Design changes include a settings section that looks identical to the Copilot app, updated context menus, and an […] Read more ›

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John.Higgins @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 09:00 EDT

TCL challenges RGB LED at CES with its X11L SQD-Mini LED TV

CES is poised to be the story of RGB LED, with almost every major TV manufacturer set to show off their latest models using the technology. But TCL is hoping to change that narrative, or even overtake it, with its own story - that of the X11L SQD-Mini LED TV. The X11L uses blue LEDs […] Read more ›

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Terrence O’Brien @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 09:00 EDT

GE Lighting’s new Matter-compatible smart shades start at just $300

GE Lighting is launching smart shades at CES that come in at a pretty reasonable (for motorized shades, at least) $299.99. They're not the cheapest smart shades out there. SwitchBots start at just $199, but they're still quite a bit more affordable than Lutron's, which start at $399. They should look pretty sleek, too, since […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 09:00 EDT

Cozyla’s TV-sized smart calendar makes your home look like a classroom

Smart calendars can be a boon for busy families that have room for them, but Cozyla's latest concept is pushing that to the limit if you're short on space. The 55-inch Cozyla Calendar Plus Max announced at CES is a Wi-Fi-enabled 4K touchscreen display on a wheeled stand, which Cozyla says is the "largest smart […] Read more ›

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Allison Johnson @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 09:00 EDT

‘Max Ink Mode’ is back on TCL’s NXTPaper 70 Pro

TCL is unveiling a new generation of smartphones with its NXTPaper screen technology, headlined by the 70 Pro. Its key feature is the e-Ink-like, matte finish display wrapped up in a midrange device with upgrades like full dust and water resistance. And of course, the aptly named Max Ink Mode is back - part focus […] Read more ›

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Barbara Krasnoff @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 09:00 EDT

Lockly’s new smart locks will support Matter and NFC

Lockly has introduced a series of smart locks that have native Matter compatibility, meaning that they will be able to be used across different smart home systems. The Affirm Series of smart locks will come in both deadbolt and latch editions. What's more, the locks will support several ways to allow access, including not only […] Read more ›

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 09:00 EDT

These wireless headphones roll up to become a Bluetooth speaker

A new company called TDM, or "Tomorrow Doesn't Matter," has announced its first pair of wireless headphones at CES 2026 with a unique multifunctional design. The Neo look like a traditional pair of over-ear wireless headphones but feature an extra flexible headband that can be twisted and rolled up around the ear cups to turn […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 09:00 EDT

ShiftCam has a trackable 8TB SSD that sticks to your phone

Content creation gadget maker ShiftCam is launching a superfast mobile SSD that sticks to the back of your phone for safekeeping. The Planck Studio was made with production teams and creators in mind, according to ShiftCam, providing devices like phones, laptops, and cameras with up to 8TB of additional storage and transfer speeds of up […] Read more ›

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Terrence O’Brien @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 09:00 EDT

Gemini on Google TV is getting Nano Banana and voice-controlled settings

Gemini on Google TV is getting a major update that makes the AI assistant more helpful and more visually engaging. The big highlights are obviously the addition of Nano Banana and Veo support for creating AI videos and images directly on your TV. This can be anything from modifying your family photos for a laugh […] Read more ›

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John.Higgins @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 08:00 EDT

JBL expands open-ear lineup with new buds coming to the US in March

JBL has announced wide availability of three new open-style earbuds in early 2026. The JBL Sense Pro and Sense Lite join the original Sense, which came out in 2024. The new Sense Pro and Lite use JBL's OpenSound technology, support Dual Connect and Fast Pair, have an adjustable ear hook for better comfort, and allow […] Read more ›

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John.Higgins @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 08:00 EDT

JBL expands Endurance workout line with four new earbuds

JBL is adding a wide range of workout earbuds to its arsenal, with updates to the existing Peak and Run earbuds and the introduction of the Zone and Pace open-ear design buds. The variety of earbuds include open-style, sealed with ANC, and some inexpensive wired options, and cost between $24.95 and $179.95. Sitting at the […] Read more ›

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Dominic Preston @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 01:37 EDT

This robot companion is a cameraman for your pet

For a long time, tech companies have pitched pet cameras as a way to find out what your furball is up to when you're not home. Vex, a new robot companion launched at CES this week, takes that a step further: it follows your pet around, filming as it goes, and uses AI smarts to […] Read more ›

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