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Sheena Vasani @ The Verge · 01/05/2026 00:00 EDT

Birdbuddy’s new smart feeders aim to make spotting birds easier, even for beginners

Birdbuddy is introducing two new smart bird feeders: the flagship Birdbuddy 2 and the more compact, cheaper Birdbuddy 2 Mini aimed at first-time users and smaller outdoor spaces. Both models are designed to be faster and easier to use than previous generations, with upgraded cameras that can shoot in portrait or landscape and wake instantly […] Read more ›

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Allison Johnson @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 23:02 EDT

I just want to keep unfolding the Samsung Z Trifold

Holding the Z Trifold confirmed my suspicions: it's a tablet with a phone attached. And after spending an hour folding and unfolding it, I'm pretty much ready to trade in the single-hinge foldable I've been carrying for the past couple of weeks. I used the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold over the holidays as my […] Read more ›

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John.Higgins @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 22:00 EDT

LG’s Wallpaper OLED TV returns to CES, and it’s wafer thin

The amazingly thin wallpaper design from LG is back. The first Wallpaper TV was released back in 2017, and it's been six years since we saw the last one. But LG has revived the product line with the LG OLED evo W6, and I've seen it here at CES. The TV body is only 9mm […] Read more ›

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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 22:00 EDT

Shut the fridge door!

Samsung's latest update to its Family Hub smart fridge line adds a feature I've always wanted - voice-activated door opening and closing. Using the device's built-in Bixby voice control, you will soon be able to say "Shut the fridge door," or "Open the door," and your machine will obey. According to a press release from […] Read more ›

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Terrence O’Brien @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 21:00 EDT

The new Ultraloq smart lock uses both your face and your palm to let you in

Xthings is rolling into CES with a bunch of new gear, including two new smart locks and a few smart security cameras. It's definitely the Ultraloq Bolt Sense that's the most intriguing of the bunch, however. It's a relatively compact smart deadbolt that combines facial recognition with palm vein authentication for touch-free access, without resorting […] Read more ›

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 20:54 EDT

Ikea’s new $4 USB-C charger is cheaper than Apple’s and Anker’s

Ikea has released the most affordable version of its Sjöss USB-C chargers yet. Following an $8 30W version that launched in 2024 and a $35 65W option that debuted earlier this year, the new 20W Sjöss is now available online and through many of Ikea's physical US stores for just $3.99. That's considerably cheaper than […] Read more ›

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Terrence O’Brien @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 20:00 EDT

The Shure MV88 USB-C stereo mic mounts directly to your phone

Shure is updating its MV88 microphone for the modern age by adding a USB-C connector for mounting directly to your smartphone. The original MV88, released in 2015, had a Lightning connector, but obviously that's not practically useful anymore. The MV88+ added USB, but relied on a cable and didn't mount directly to a phone or […] Read more ›

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Jay Peters @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 20:00 EDT

RGB is the next big thing in OLED gaming monitors

New OLED gaming monitors from top companies coming out this year should look clearer and crisper. LG Display and Samsung Display, which typically provide the actual panels used in gaming monitors, are finally lining up the colors of their subpixels in vertical RGB stripes - remember when we used to worry about Pentile OLED displays? […] Read more ›

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Victoria Song @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 20:00 EDT

Withings thinks of its latest smart scale as a ‘longevity station’

Withings is back at CES 2026 with another smart scale: the $599.95 Body Scan 2. This time, it's got an even tighter focus on cardiovascular and metabolic health. The Body Scan 2 contains eight electrodes on the scale itself, as well as an additional four electrodes within a retractable handle. This is similar to the […] Read more ›

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Barbara Krasnoff @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 19:00 EDT

Lockin’s new vein-scanning smart lock has a video doorbell and recharges wirelessly

While using a smart lock has a lot of positives, one of the negatives is having to deal with a battery that has unexpectedly gone dead. Lockin is introducing a smart lock that bypasses that problem: the V7 Max, which is powered by wireless optical charging. According to the company, the lock uses "eye-safe optical […] Read more ›

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Emma Roth @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 19:00 EDT

Mammotion’s flagship robot lawnmower now uses lidar to map your yard

Mammotion is upgrading its flagship robotic lawnmower with its new lidar-equipped navigation system, allowing it to generate a live 3D map of your yard while it mows. The company revealed the Luba 3 AWD, which comes with lidar sensors that can scan "from the ground to the treetops" with centimeter-level accuracy, during CES 2026. The […] Read more ›

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Terrence O’Brien @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 19:00 EDT

The Mui Board will support mmWave sleep tracking and gesture control

The Mui Board is, as far as smart home controllers go, soothing and nondescript. There's no bright HD screen, or even anything obviously technological. It's a smooth piece of wood that gently glows when you interact with it. So it makes sense that Mui Lab would suggest it as an excellent option for the bedroom. […] Read more ›

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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 15:00 EDT

Aliro arrives – the smart lock standard is set to launch this year

The long-delayed smart lock standard Aliro is finally launching. The first specification, which standardizes NFC-based tap-to-unlock and UWB hands-free unlocking for smart locks, will arrive early this year, according to the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). "We're delighted to share that Aliro, the CSA's standardized credential and communication protocol that lets trusted smartphones and wearables act […] Read more ›

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Terrence O’Brien @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 14:13 EDT

LG says its CLOiD home robot will be folding laundry and making breakfast at CES

LG teased that it would be showing off a new robot for a "zero labor home" at CES. We now have a bit more detail on what to expect. The company says that its CLOiD home robot can fetch milk from the fridge, put a croissant in the oven, and even do some laundry, including […] Read more ›

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 12:00 EDT

You can charge the battery in Belkin’s new Switch 2 power case without opening it

Belkin has announced a new version of one of its first accessories for the Switch 2 at CES 2026. The Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2 carries forward the same 10,000mAh internal battery as the original, but it's been redesigned so you don't need to remove the battery to charge it, and you no […] Read more ›

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 12:00 EDT

Belkin’s new HDMI adapter wirelessly connects to screens over 130 feet away

Belkin has announced a new wireless display adapter that works without the need for a Wi-Fi network. The ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter includes a USB-C transmitter you connect to devices like laptops, tablets, and phones, and an HDMI receiver that plugs into a display. You don't need to install drivers or stick to compatible […] Read more ›

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Andrew Liszewski @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 12:00 EDT

Belkin’s new 3-in-1 charging dock isn’t limited to the Apple Watch

As convenient as 3-in-1 chargers can be, the vast majority of them work with a variety of smartphones and wireless earbuds, but only support one wearable: the Apple Watch. That's what sets the UltraCharge Modular Charging Dock that Belkin just announced at CES 2026 apart. Its design can accommodate different smartwatches, but you'll need to […] Read more ›

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Dominic Preston @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 12:00 EDT

Plaud updates the NotePin with a button

Plaud has updated its compact NotePin AI recorder. The new NotePin S is almost identical to the original, except for one major difference: a button. It's joined by a new Plaud Desktop app for recording audio in online meetings, which is free to owners of any Plaud Note or NotePin. The NotePin S has the […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 11:45 EDT

SwitchBot’s AI-powered desk light looks like a pixel-art snow globe

SwitchBot's new RGB desk light lets you put a teeny version of the Las Vegas Sphere in your home. The AI-powered Obboto lamp announced at CES is described by SwitchBot as an "expressive globe light companion" that can display preset animations and user-uploaded images and GIFs as pixel art, giving you a fun, customizable desktop […] Read more ›

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Jess Weatherbed @ The Verge · 01/04/2026 11:45 EDT

SwitchBot’s AI audio recorder is a ‘second brain’ for memories

SwitchBot is joining the AI voice recorder bandwagon, introducing its own clip-on gadget that captures and organizes your every conversation. The SwitchBot AI MindClip announced at CES records spoken information from your daily life and work meetings and converts those conversations into summaries, to-do actions, and a personal audio memory database. This announcement follows competing […] Read more ›

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