LG Electronics has announced LG CLOiD, an AI-powered home robot, to make its public debut at CES 2026. This device, which is sort of a “descendant” of the CLOi series launched in 2018, represents what LG calls its “Zero Labor Home”, whereby intelligent machines can perform time-consuming household chores with robotics, artificial intelligence, and deep integration with connected home appliances. LG CLOiD will coordinate and execute everyday life, from assisting […]

Clicks has announced the Communicator, an Android smartphone with a physical keyboard designed to revive the spirit of classic BlackBerry devices in 2026. Created by the same company responsible for the Clicks Keyboard accessory for the iPhone (that even has some interesting rivals), the Cproduct targets users who value focused communication and productivity over constant entertainment and screen immersion. Instead, Clicks Communicator is not competing with mainstream smartphones; it’s being […]

Acemagic officially announced the Retro X5, a small PC that combines a retro look with modern power. It openly draws inspiration for its design from the original Nintendo Entertainment System. The device targets users who enjoy retro game emulation and compact multimedia setups, joining classic looks with the most current hardware. The original NES ran at very slow speeds, while the Retro X5 is a high-performance machine that can easily […]

Samsung has announced the The Freestyle Plus 2026, an updated version of its affordable portable projector, ahead of its official debut at CES 2026. The device succeeds the 2023 model, retaining the same cylindrical design but introducing interesting upgrades in terms of brightness and artificial intelligence features. The most notable improvement comes for the image brightness — Thanks to an enhanced lighting system, the new model is able to deliver […]

The Redmagic 11 Pro Plus was first released in China in October of last year, with an emphasis on small, gradual improvements, chief among them being the use of the newest Snapdragon processor. The following month, the gadget made its way to international markets, confirming Redmagic’s strategy of giving top priority to cutting-edge performance in its gaming-focused lineup. Keeping up with this approach, the brand has unveiled a new premium […]

Apple has updated its official vintage and obsolete products list, adding several well-known devices, including the final Intel-based MacBook Air and the Apple Watch Series 5. These changes reflect Apple’s lifecycle policies for hardware that is no longer sold but may still qualify for limited support. The MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) is now considered vintage; it was the final MacBook Air powered by Intel processors, and it was released […]

Prior to one of the biggest technology trade shows in the world, ASRock has confirmed a broad range of products it intends to introduce at CES 2026, bolstering its presence across cooling, motherboards, graphics cards, power supplies, and monitors. Highlights include new AIO liquid cooling solutions that operate almost silently. These models come with a six-year warranty, advanced thermal interface material (TIM), and the EZ mounting system. They will have […]

Following the recent market launch of the device, Xiaomi published the HyperOS 3.0.7.0.WPACNXM update for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra series, including the Leica edition. While it includes system-level optimizations and some visual refinements, it also introduces a number of camera enhancements and greater cross-platform connectivity, so the update is being positioned as a significant piece of early software rather than a simple patch. On the performance front, Xiaomi has optimized […]

China has introduced a new regulatory proposal aimed at artificial intelligence services that simulate human personality and interaction. The initiative, announced by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), seeks to prevent emotional manipulation by AI systems that interact with users through text, images, audio, and video. A public consultation period of one month has been opened to gather feedback on the proposal. The draft regulation targets AI products and services […]

LG Electronics has announced UltraGear evo, a new premium gaming monitor brand that will debut at CES 2026. The initial lineup includes three flagship gaming monitors-the 39GX950B, 27GM950B, and 52G930B-all offering 5K or higher-class resolutions while catering to high-end gaming and productivity users. One of the distinctive features across the lineup is LG’s on-device artificial intelligence, introducing the world’s first 5K AI Upscaling technology in gaming monitors. This AI system […]

With the release of the Xiaomi Buds 6, the company has increased the number of audio products it offers. The new earbuds are positioned as a bridge between the iOS and Android ecosystems. The Buds 6, which were formally introduced on December 25, are part of the company’s larger plan to improve cross-platform compatibility, which is also the direction HyperOS 3 is taking. One of the most notable additions is […]

LG NOVA, the North America Innovation Center for LG Electronics, is returning to CES 2026 with an expanded showcase that puts a spotlight on its collaborative, AI-first innovation model. Featured in the exhibit are companies incubated internally by LG NOVA, along with startup partners and breakthrough projects that are expected to become future businesses. Taken together, these businesses demonstrate LG NOVA’s emphasis on creating market-disruptive business opportunities that solve real-world […]

Early information has emerged about new features expected to go live on WhatsApp in 2026, based on reports from WABetaInfo. The updates relate mainly to security, transparency, and storage management, aiming at granting users much more control over their accounts and data. One of the more significant updates would be tighter integration with the Apple Watch. WhatsApp is said to be working on a new section called “Peripherals,” housed under […]

Companies are beginning to reveal previews of the products and concepts they plan to showcase at CES 2026, which will be held in Las Vegas in January, and among them, LG has sparked interest once more, this time by announcing CLOiD, a new humanoid robot designed to help with household tasks. CLOiD, according to the South Korean giant, is a humanoid with two articulated arms and five individually controlled fingers […]

StikDebug, a very popular utility that was used to enable the emulation of modern console games on iOS, was removed from the App Store. The unexpected move is going to have a noticeable impact on the state of emulation on iPhones and iPads (particularly for gamers interested in running performance-intensive emulators). Before its removal, the tool served as a practical bridge between Apple’s restrictive execution model and the technical needs […]

Lenovo has introduced what might be one of the cheapest 144Hz IPS monitors available in the market; we’re talking about the ThinkVision S25-4e, presented a couple of days ago in China. Priced at 609 yuan (approximately $86) and available through JD.com, the new monitor targets users seeking smooth visuals for everyday productivity and light gaming without a high cost. Featuring a 24.5-inch Full HD (1920 × 1080) IPS panel with […]

Alef Aeronautics, a San Mateo-based startup founded in 2015, has begun producing what it describes as the world’s first road-legal flying car. While autonomous ground vehicles continue to face reliability challenges, Alef points out that controlled aerial mobility is both feasible and practical; the company’s original goal of building a flying car in six months proved unrealistic, but steady development resulted in a full-size prototype by 2019 and the start […]

With its official launch in China, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has established itself as a significant flagship product in the high-end smartphone and mobile photography market. Along with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, it makes its debut with a number of noteworthy hardware and software enhancements, such as a large battery, a sophisticated camera system, and top-tier performance components. The product is the result of Xiaomi and Leica’s long-standing partnership. Its camera […]

According to information on an official support page, Google is gradually rolling out a new feature that will allow users to change their “@gmail.com” email address. Until now, Google only allowed changes to account email addresses with third-party domains, while Gmail addresses were generally fixed and could not be changed. The updated support page (which, by the way, is currently only available in Hindi) that was discovered by users before […]

Generative AI fans will have another place to create their content soon, because DuckDuckGo has said that its own AI-powered image generator is almost ready. With a strong focus on user privacy, the company is now entering the field of generative AI, which is getting more competitive lately. Even though DuckDuckGo is best known for its privacy-focused web search engine, the company is now also using its “privacy first” philosophy […]