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Plugable PS-10CC 10-port USB-C charging hub in use

Plugable's 10-port smart USB-C charging hub is the peripheral hero we deserve

By Dan Bracaglia published

Plugable’s new 10-port USB-C charger kept my laundry list of gadgets fully powered all CES long.

Computing Peripherals

I want to remodel my front door after seeing Lockly's Styla smart lock

By Mike Prospero published

I went hands-on with the Lockly Styla, one of the nicest smart locks I've ever seen.

Smart Home
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6

I just went hands-on with Lenovo's first rollable laptop at CES 2025 — this is nuts

By Mark Spoonauer published

The ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 is super innovative and super expensive

Laptops
Using Bushnell's new rangefinder on the course

I tried the future of golf rangefinders, and it's so good that it feels like cheating

By Dave LeClair published

Bushnell's new range finder pairs with Foresight's launch monitors to create a a system that feels like it should be illegal.

Fitness
Samsung Display Flex Duet slidable display concept

Forget Galaxy S25 — I just saw Samsung Display's wild new slidables and foldables and this is my favorite

By Mark Spoonauer published

Samsung Display showed off a range of concepts at CES 2025, including a new slidable Flex Duet that grows from 8.1 to 12.4 inches.

Samsung Phones
TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper phone in color and Max Ink Mode

I just saw the coolest phone at CES 2025 that changes from e-ink to full color with the flick of a switch

By Mark Spoonauer published

The TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G phone takes display technology to the next level with a 6.8-inch screen that supports e-ink, Max Ink Mode and full color e-paper mode in one display.

Android Phones
Halliday glasses

I just went hands-on with the Halliday smart glasses with an invisible display — and I’m shocked

By Mark Spoonauer published

The Halliday smart glasses deliver info discretely via a tiny near-eye display module and promise to make your life easier with proactive AI.

Smart Glasses
A woman with brown curly hair wearing a yellow top smiling as she lifts a fork of food to her mouth

I used Google Gemini to understand the ingredients in the food I feed my family — here's how it went

By Amanda Caswell published

I utilized Google Gemini's ability to understand difficult ingredients and detailed descriptions to improve my eating habits.

Google Gemini
Whisker Labs Ting sensor

This tiny device can help prevent electrical fires in your home — and you might be able to get one for free

By Mike Prospero published

The Ting sensor can scan your home's electrical system for potential faults and send you an alert. Here's how it works.

Smart Home

I just tried JBL's new Modern Audio receiver and speakers — this is stunning

By Scott Younker published

Get great sound in a very clean design

Speakers
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