1. Birdbuddy’s new smart feeders aim to make spotting birds easier, even for beginners
Source: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/850488/birdbuddy-2-mini-ces-2026
Summary: 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 […]
2. I just want to keep unfolding the Samsung Z Trifold
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/854352/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-hands-on
Summary: 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 […]
3. Shut the fridge door!
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/853758/shut-the-fridge-door
Summary: 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 […]
4. LG’s Wallpaper OLED TV returns to CES, and it’s wafer thin
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/853886/lgs-wallpaper-oled-tv-returns-to-ces-and-its-wafer-thin
Summary: 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 […]
5. The new Ultraloq smart lock uses both your face and your palm to let you in
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/853844/ultraloq-ces-smart-lock-face-palm-reading
Summary: 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 […]
6. Ikea’s new $4 USB-C charger is cheaper than Apple’s and Anker’s
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/854333/ikea-sjoss-20w-usb-c-wall-charger
Summary: 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 […]
7. Withings thinks of its latest smart scale as a ‘longevity station’
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/850005/ces-2026-withings-body-scan-2-smart-scale-longevity-tech-health
Summary: 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 […]
8. The Shure MV88 USB-C stereo mic mounts directly to your phone
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/852938/shure-mv88-usb-c-stereo-mic-ces-2026
Summary: 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 […]
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