Just like last year, NVIDIA has used some of its time on the CES stage to introduce an upgraded version of its real-time image-upscaling technology. The new DLSS 4.5 promises sharper visuals with the 2nd Generation Super Resolution Transformer, which the…
‘Space particle’ slams into Spain’s new communications satellite high above Earth
The fate of Spain’s newest communications satellite is up in the air. SpainSat NG-2 was the second military communications satellite launched for Spain last year. It was on its way to an operational location in geostationary orbit when it was struck…
Limited-edition Year of the Horse AirPods Pro 3 go on sale in China
Apple is continuing to celebrate the Chinese New Year, with promotional Year of the Horse versions of AirPods Pro 3 now for sale in multiple countries. Year of the Horse engraving on AirPods Pro 3 After launching New Year offers in…
The latest LG Gram Pro 17 pairs Aerominum construction with Nvidia RTX graphics, but with few clear differences from the 2025 model
LG announces new Gram Pro AI laptops at CES 2026 but it’s hard to see what’s changed since last year The 17-inch Gram Pro returns with RTX 5050 graphics and a familiar lightweight design The models use a new Aerominum chassis…
What’s next for AI in 2026
Chatbots will change the way we shop Imagine a world in which you have a personal shopper at your disposal 24-7—an expert who can instantly recommend a gift for even the trickiest-to-buy-for friend or relative, or trawl the web to draw…
L’Oréal’s CES 2026 beauty devices include a skin-like flexible LED mask
Over the last ten or so years, L’Oréal has brought a taste of beauty tech to the masses at CES 2026. This time, it has three devices to show off: the “Light Straight + Multi-styler” as well as the helpfully named…
SpaceX launches 1st Starlink satellites of 2026 on new Falcon 9 rocket
The first Starlink satellites to join SpaceX’s megaconstellation in 2026 were launched today (Jan. 4) on a brand new Falcon 9 rocket. The fresh booster, carrying 29 of the internet broadband relay units, lifted off on Sunday at 1:48 a.m. EST…
Lutron's new wooden shades work with Apple Home and tilt with the sun
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…
Intel dominates PassMark’s price performance rankings as seven of its CPUs appear in the top ten
Intel places seven CPUs in PassMark’s top ten price performance rankings AMD leads only through discounted Ryzen 5 clearance entries Value favors Intel across widely available desktop CPUs Intel dominates the top end of PassMark’s price performance rankings in a way…
Volkswagen is bringing physical buttons back to the dashboard with the ID. Polo EV
We could be witnessing the start of the renaissance for real buttons in cars, courtesy of Volkswagen’s ID. Polo. The German automaker unveiled the interior of its upcoming compact EV, which features real buttons, switches and even a knob for audio…