Finally, a 16-inch Windows laptop that I'd actually bring for work (even though it's for gamers)

MSI's new Stealth 16 AI+ appeals to gamers, creators, and professionals with a thin design and Panther Lake CPU.

If Windows laptops in 2026 are going to be as powerful and lightweight as this, I'm excited

MSI's Prestige and Modern series laptops have standard OLED displays and Intel 'Panther Lake' chips.

I'm an AI expert, and this note-taking pin is the most convincing hardware I've tried at CES

The AI wearable keeps the sleek pill form factor and adds some useful upgrades.

OnePlus offers compelling free earbuds deal with its latest flagship phone - how to qualify

For folks who have been on the fence about the OnePlus 15, this Buds Pro 3 deal may get you off of it.

CES 2026 live: The 7 biggest news stories across TVs, laptops, weird gadgets, and more

We're nearing the finish line for the world's largest technology trade show - here are the top announcements so far to bring you up to speed.

This lightweight distro loaded with apps is not your father's GNU/Linux - here's why

Lightweight Linux distributions get a bad rap for shipping with minimal reinstalled software. Besgnulinux, loaded with old-school charm, is the exception.

The 13 best and most useful smart home devices I've seen at CES 2026

I spent the week on the CES show floor, searching for compelling smart home devices. Here's what I found.

The 10 most interesting health and wellness tech I've seen at CES 2026 so far

I'm already seeing some wacky tech and health wearables on display at CES 2026, from allergy detection systems to ultra-thin smart rings.

I have no problem ditching my AirPods for these earbuds - especially at this affordable price

The CMF Buds 2 Plus offers a secure and comfortable fit, clear audio, effective noise cancellation, and a long battery life.

The 6 most advanced smart glasses we tried so far at CES - that truly impressed us

What's more futuristic and innovative than technology you wear on your face? These are our top picks at this year's show so far.

The sneaky ways AI chatbots keep you hooked - and coming back for more

The rise of social media turned human attention into a commodity. Now, the AI race is taking that to new heights.

Watch out! This fake Windows BSOD is a trap

Attackers are using ClickFix social engineering, fake CAPTCHAs, and phony BSODs to convince victims into copying and pasting malicious code. Here's how the attack works.

The coolest audio gear of CES 2026: soundbars, headphones, speakers and more

I spent a week at CES 2026 finding the best audio products. Here's what I found.

I tried on Infinix's new AI glasses at CES - 3 swappable frames offer real style options

A swappable AI compute system, plus translation and capture features are designed to keep your phone in your pocket.

My favorite Kindle accessory maker finally launched an iPad case - and I can't recommend it enough

Strapsicle's new iPad mini case transforms an Apple tablet into a better e-reader - and it's designed with accessibility in mind.

My favorite smart ring I saw at CES isn't a health tracker

The Pebble Index 01 smart ring helps you remember the things you'd forget - and I can't wait to get my hands on one.

This bright LED power bank got me through a 3-day blackout - and it can do so much more

A single charge of the 10000N was enough to run the Flash-1 mod for days, and it works with other accessories like fans and air pumps.

This little-known way to power your house could come in handy during an outage

A major power resource could be sitting in your driveway.

I didn't expect a 16-inch Windows laptop to crack my top five - but this is a gem

Geekom produces some high-quality products at not-so-high-quality prices, and the Geekbook X16 is no exception.

I tried Gemini's 'scheduled actions' to automate my AI - the potential is enormous (but Google has work to do)

Here's what you can and cannot automate today via Gemini, including 15 ideas to use as starting points - and a bonus banana in a raincoat with an umbrella.