Month: January 2026

What’s Going on With Smart Rings?

Ultrahuman smart rings currently can’t be sold in the US. We caught up with the company’s chief business officer to discuss what’s next for ring-based health tracking. Source

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The Shine 2.0 is a compact wind turbine for your next camping trip

As power gets more dicey, personal energy generation only gets more appealing. Shine’s compact turbine isn’t going to power your house any time soon (though Rachel Carr, the company’s co-founder told me they have plans in that direction) but it can suck up the energy required to refill a smartphone…

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ASUS and XREAL teamed up at CES to make gaming smartglasses with two important upgrades

The latest generation of smartglasses can create huge virtual screens without the need to lug around giant monitors are a real boon to frequent travelers. However, their specs aren’t often tailored to the needs of gamers, so at CES 2026, ASUS and XREAL partnered to make a pair with two…

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Samsung’s Ballie robot is probably never coming out

Samsung’s spherical Ballie robot may be rolling off into the sunset, less than a year after its retail launch was announced. The smart home robot has made an appearance at CES almost every year since it was first announced in 2020, but was notably absent at CES 2026. Unfortunately, its…

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Brunswick’s latest boats at CES 2026 feature edge AI, self-docking capabilities and solar power

If you've never docked a boat before, consider yourself lucky. There are plenty of popular TikTok channels devoted to shaming those who bring their craft back home clumsily or berth them with something less than finesse. Tricky crosswinds, unpredictable surf and even the jeers of passersby can make it a…

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Dell admits consumers don’t care about AI PCs

Dell has revealed that consumers aren’t buying PCs for AI features right now. In an interview with PC Gamer ahead of CES, Dell has made it clear its 2026 products aren’t all about being AI-first, and it’s moving beyond being “all about” AI PCs. “We’re very focused on delivering upon…

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