TCL is unveiling a new generation of smartphones with its NXTPaper screen technology, headlined by the 70 Pro. Its key feature is the e-Ink-like, matte finish display wrapped up in a midrange device with upgrades like full dust and water resistance. And of course, the aptly named Max Ink Mode is back — part focus … Read more
Google believes AI can improve the TV-watching experience, which is why it brought its Gemini AI to Google TV devices in November. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026) in Las Vegas, the company is now showing off a series of new Gemini features that will soon arrive on the TV, making it possible for … Read more
JBL is adding a wide range of workout earbuds to its arsenal, with updates to the existing Peak and Run earbuds and the introduction of the Zone and Pace open-ear design buds. The variety of earbuds include open-style, sealed with ANC, and some inexpensive wired options, and cost between $24.95 and $179.95. Sitting at the … Read more
JBL has announced wide availability of three new open-style earbuds in early 2026. The JBL Sense Pro and Sense Lite join the original Sense, which came out in 2024. The new Sense Pro and Lite use JBL’s OpenSound technology, support Dual Connect and Fast Pair, have an adjustable ear hook for better comfort, and allow … Read more
Lidar-maker Luminar says its founder and former CEO Austin Russell has been evading requests for information — including a subpoena — that the company needs in order to decide whether it should take legal action against him. The company, which entered the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in late December, said in an emergency filing over … Read more
A significant portion of the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is about TVs, and this year, LG is showing off its manufacturing chops with a new Wallpaper OLED TV that is just 9mm thick. The South Korean company first launched the Wallpaper line in 2017, and is now bringing it back with this model, dubbed … Read more
Additionally, Rocket Lab continued its ascendance as a spacecraft company. It played a key role in supporting Firefly’s Blue Ghost lander at the beginning of this year, and in November, its two ESCAPADE vehicles were safely switched on after launch, beginning their journey to Mars. As it has grown, Rocket Lab’s ability to execute has … Read more
Two months after coming out of stealth with a $150 million raise, Boston-based Teradar is showing off its first flagship terahertz sensor at this week’s 2026 Consumer Electronics Show. The company is positioning the sensor, called Summit, as the first long-range high-resolution sensor of its kind “designed for high performance in any type of weather, … Read more
Self-driving trucks company Kodiak AI announced on Monday it is working with global automotive supplier Bosch to develop a system of hardware and software that can give standard big rigs autonomous driving capabilities. The collaboration was announced at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and it could help Kodiak bring its self-driving tech … Read more
Africa’s largest fintech company, Flutterwave, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued between $25 million and $40 million, according to people familiar with the transaction. The acquisition brings together two of Africa’s leading fintech infrastructure companies. Flutterwave operates one of the continent’s widest payments networks, while Mono, often described as … Read more