Smart locks have a notable inconvenience: running out of power. Lockin, maker of vein-recognition locks, debuted its newest model on the CES floor. It charges wirelessly via an optical infrared beam with a four-meter range. A small device, connected to a standard outlet inside the house, shoots a beam at the lock, which has a … Read more
There’s a good chance you spend more time talking to your phone’s virtual assistant, or dictating text with your voice, instead of actually calling people these days. But, as convenient as voice input can be, you don’t want to be the obnoxious person shouting commands to Siri or ChatGPT in a quiet library. And you … Read more
Yukai Engineering, maker of the weirdly cute Mirumi robot, has another interesting gadget at CES 2026. Baby FuFu is a portable fan for babies that attaches to strollers. Baby FuFu is modeled on the company’s smaller (but otherwise identical-looking) drink-cooling gadget, Nekojita FuFu. “Baby FuFu grew out of Nekojita FuFu fans’ feedback that their children … Read more
The 2026 Critics Choice Awards recognized some of the best cinematic masterpieces of the past year. Here is the updated list of winners. The 2026 Critics Choice Awards recognized some of the best cinematic masterpieces of the past year. Here is the updated list of winners.
LG has unveiled its humanoid robot that can handle household chores. After teasing the CLOiD last week, the company has offered its first look at the AI-powered robot it claims can fold laundry, unload the dishwasher, serve food and help out with other tasks. The CLOiD has a surprisingly cute “head unit” that’s equipped with … Read more
Belkin has announced a plug-and-play casting system at CES 2026 that allows for screen sharing from a laptop, tablet or smartphone to another display without Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The $150 ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter comes with a USB-C transmitter dongle and a USB-A to HDMI receiver that can be connected to a TV, monitor … Read more
The late Irish strongman was 40 years old when he died in January 2026. Learn about him, his life and career here. The late Irish strongman was 40 years old when he died in January 2026. Learn about him, his life and career here.
Take a look back at Joe Jonas’ dating history, from high-profile romances to his marriage to Sophie Turner. Take a look back at Joe Jonas’ dating history, from high-profile romances to his marriage to Sophie Turner.
For years, LG has pushed its ultra-light Gram laptops as a way to stand out from the PC crowd, for better or worse. I was’t a big fan of the flex-prone case in the 2017 Gram, and we had similar concerns with the first 17-inch Gram in 2019. But in fairness, it’s been a while … Read more
Don’t miss the Critics’ Choice Awards 2026. Here’s how to watch the ceremony live and online. Don’t miss the Critics’ Choice Awards 2026. Here’s how to watch the ceremony live and online.