HP’s latest OmniBooks are getting chip bumps and OLED screens

HP has announced a revamped lineup of OmniBook productivity laptops at CES, including its latest AI-focused flagship Ultra model. While pricing and availability haven’t yet been revealed, we know the…

Keep your home warm with the Google Nest Learning Thermostat, now only $230

While everyone is paying attention to the cool new stuff being exhibited at CES at this very moment, there are some good deals to be had on devices that are…

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…

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…

Twelve South’s Valet charges two devices and ships in January

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…

JBL adds four new Endurance earbuds to its workout line

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…

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…

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…

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…

Shut the fridge door! | The Verge

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…