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Withings is doing more than ever with its latest smart scale, the Body Scan 2. AT CES, the brand is calling it a "longevity station" with more than 60 biomarkers and Apple Health integration. The new Withings Body Scan 2 debuted at CES 2026 French tech company Withings all but invented the smart scale market segment. After its divorce from Nokia in 2018, it is out with its newest connected health…

Lutron's smart window covering lineup is expanding at the 2026 CES with the launch of the new Caseta Wood Blinds that can auto-tilt based on the sun, and also work with Apple Home . Lutron's new wood shades work with Apple Home and can automatically tilt with the sun The new shades build upon Lutron's industry-leading reliability with a new wood option. They're made to order from North American b…

Fresh AirPods deals are in effect for January 2026, with prices dipping to as low as $99 — and savings of up to $170 off. Grab AirPods and Beats at up to $170 off. Save up to $100 on Apple's AirPods line this week, along with Beats deals of up to $170 off. Highlights from the Amazon sale include AirPods 4 for $99 and Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones that are $170 off . Buy AirPods from $99 Co…

At CES 2026, Xthings grew its Ultraloq lineup with multiple new models, rolling out to users over the coming months, with support for Apple Home . The Ultraloq Latch 7 Pro brings Matter to more doors The flagship lock is the Xthings Ultraloq Latch 7 Pro. This lock utilizes Matter-over-Thread for reliable connectivity and battery life on latch-style doors. It is also being built with Aliro in mind…

SwitchBot's CES 2026 involves more smart home automation, including an improved 3D facial recognition smart lock and a semi-humanoid household robot. SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro - Image Credit: SwitchBot SwitchBot is known for its smart vacuum cleaners and curtain robots. As it expands its reach in the smart home, it's also pushing into a few new areas too at CES 2026. For people interested in inve…

At the end of 2025, my desk tells a familiar work-from-home story, part writing station, part cat furniture, and somehow still functional. Drawn on paper, touched up with Apple Pencil It's been another year completed here at 0440-industries, which is kind of a brand name I've recently started using. Everyone needs a personal brand right? Mine is a mixture of the Borg and Alice in Wonderland. I st…

For CES 2026, Belkin is trying to power all of your gear with the introduction of new battery packs, modular chargers, and power banks that come in all shapes and sizes. Belkin has a new lineup of charging gear Belkin is an Apple accessory go-to, and it is continuing that reputation with its new lineup. The big addition for 2026 is the adoption of Qi2.2 on many of its wireless chargers. The new U…

At CES 2026, charging brand Baseus launched several new power products, including a new MagSafe battery, an ultra-small power bank, and a powerful desktop solution. The upcoming AC22 Ultra Mini battery pack Headlining the announcements is the Baseus PicoGo AM52 MagSafe battery. It's a Qi2.2 25W-certified battery that is one of the thinnest on the market to date. It also has a USB-C port capable o…

The latest spatial display glasses from Xreal can convert all in-display content to 3D, and with the Neo DisplayPort and battery hub, it can stream games from the Nintendo Switch 2. Here's what Xreal is showing off at CES 2026. Xreal 1S offers enhanced specs for your spatial display needs Apple may have embraced the concept of spatial computing with Apple Vision Pro , but Xreal has been pushing a…

Narwal has unveiled its Flow 2 robot vacuum and expanded cleaning lineup at CES 2026 on January 4, with a greater push of AI cleaning. Narwal's new robot vacuums Narwal's 2026 product refresh centers on the Flow 2 robot vacuum, alongside new cordless and mattress vacuums aimed at broader home cleaning. The products are on display at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where Narwal is positioning them as a uni…

Smart home brand Govee was at CES 2026 to highlight its new lineup of smart lighting solutions, with three new models that support Matter and Apple Home . The new Floor Lamp 3 from Govee supports Matter, along with the other two new entrants On display were the Govee Floor Lamp 3, Govee Ceiling Light Ultra, and Govee Sky Ceiling Light. All three communicate with Matter over Wi-Fi, which allows th…

The Jackery Explorer 1500 is built with adventures in mind, with IP65 dustproof and water resistance, fully sealed ports, and enhanced structural integrity, so it'll at least survive CES 2026. The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is built to be rugged and portable Portable power stations are meant to go with you to wherever power might be needed. However, most can't survive in common outdoor condition…

Amazon's 2026 iPad sale delivers prices from $299, with discounts of up to $400 off new and closeout models across the tablet line. Grab iPad deals from just $299 this January. Deals on iPads are in full swing this January, with Apple's 11-inch iPad available for $299 thanks to a $50 discount. That price applies to the 128GB Wi-Fi model, but you can also snag the $50 discount on 256GB and 512GB s…

Pebble Round 2 revives the circular smartwatch after a ten-year gap, with a minimal bezel and a 1.3-inch color e-paper display. Pebble Round 2 - Image Credit: Pebble In 2015, the Pebble Time Round was introduced as a circular version of the original Pebble smartwatch. A decade later, the revived Pebble smartwatch range has its own take on the disc-shaped timepiece. The big change for the Pebble R…

I don't do many full product reviews anymore, but I still buy plenty of tech and home gear. Over time, some of those purchases replace older, worse products that stop working well. Best tech of 2025. Background generated with AI I purchase items based on longevity, not just their initial impression. Some products don't impress at first, but they replace older gear that's broken, inconvenient, or …