All articles tagged with #consumer electronics
WIRED tests dozens of electric toothbrushes and ranks top picks across Sonicare and Oral-B lines, praising the Philips Sonicare 4100 and Oral-B Pro 1000 for strong performance and value, detailing features like 2-minute timers, pressure sensors, and ~2-week battery life, while also highlighting kid options, sustainability-focused models, and practical buying tips.
Amid digital burnout, younger generations are turning back to iPods for single-purpose, offline music and nostalgia; searches and resale demand for iPod models have spiked even after the 2022 discontinuation, signaling a broader shift toward offline devices and mindful tech use while streaming remains dominant.
A European study testing 81 headphone models from brands such as Bose, Panasonic, Samsung and Sennheiser, plus budget sellers Shein and Temu, found hazardous substances in every product. BPA appeared in 98% of samples and BPS in over 75%, with additional chemicals like phthalates, chlorinated paraffins, and flame retardants detected. Researchers urge banning endocrine-disrupting chemicals in consumer goods and pushing for greater transparency about product contents. While no immediate health risk is claimed, long-term exposure—especially with heat and sweat—could pose concerns.
A study by the ToxFREE LIFE for All project tested 81 headphones (in-ear and over-ear) and found hazardous substances in every pair, with BPA detected in 98% of samples and other toxins like phthalates, chlorinated paraffins, and brominated flame retardants across brands from Bose to Shein/Temu; researchers warn these chemicals can migrate into the body, especially with heat and sweat accelerating skin exposure.
A tech roundup of 14 practical gadgets designed to solve everyday annoyances—from glare-free night driving with polarized car visors and fruit-pantry helpers like Bluapple, to ongoing power with portable battery cases and wireless-transmitters, to language translation and reading aids, universal USB adapters, on-the-go Apple Watch charging, a multitool pen, electric hand warmers, a portable lunch warmer, an Ember smart mug, smart plugs for automating devices, and a secure delivery box for curbside packages—each item aimed at reducing stress caused by mislaid items, spoilage, dead batteries, or theft.
Leaked renders point to two new Pixel Buds 2a colors—pale gray with mint undertone and a vivid pink/red—joining Iris and Hazel; no hardware tweaks are shown, and Google may time the color refresh with Pixel launches to boost visibility in the $129 true wireless earbud market.
A roundup of six Costco tech items critics warn against based on low customer ratings and corroborating professional reviews: the ASUS Vivobook S16 (setup crashes), Samsung Frame TV (promotions bottlenecks and heavy bloatware), PetSafe Guardian GPS Fence (unreliable alerts), Type S Dual View 4K Dashcam (software/connectivity issues), Samsung Crystal UHD TV (defects and overheating concerns), and Ultrahuman Ring AIR (short battery life and finicky app). The piece notes these items carried ratings around or below three stars and were echoed by outlets like RTings, Laptop Mag, and Runner’s World.
TechPowerUp selects and explains its Best of CES 2026 honorees, highlighting standout innovations across categories—from Alphacool's Drip H1 mini-ITX liquid-cooled case to ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo's dual-display laptop, Corsair GALLEON 100 SD with an integrated Stream Deck, Good Way's Thunderbolt 5 eGPU dock, Hisense XR10 projector, LG Gram Pro 16Z90U, and MSI RTX 5090 LIGHTNING Z—awards recognizing products that push boundaries in innovation, quality, design, and practicality.
ZDNET’s Kerry Wan highlights seven standout CES 2026 products he’d buy as soon as they go on sale: Clicks Communicator messaging device, Ikea Kallsup smart speakers, Samsung S95H OLED TV with glare-free tech, Seattle Ultrasonics C-200 vibrating chef’s knife, Roborock Saros Rover robot vacuum with stair-climbing capability, Samsung Display’s creaseless foldable panel, and the updated Dell XPS 13 with OLED option and newer processors. The roundup showcases a mix of practical hardware and bold design ideas that framed CES 2026’s tech highlights.
CNET highlights five CES 2026 standout products: LG's Signature washer-dryer promises to wash and dry a 10-pound load in under 90 minutes; Lovense's Emily sex robot marks a shift toward AI-enabled companionship; Donut Labs' solid-state battery aims for lighter packs, higher energy density, and faster charging; LG CLOiD laundry-folding robot demonstrates practical home automation; and TLC's RayNeo display glasses offer sharper, more immersive wearable displays.
The AI boom is driving innovation in consumer electronics but is also causing a supply shortage of memory chips, which are crucial for a wide range of devices, posing challenges for gadget-makers at CES 2026.
The article discusses the seven most unusual tech gadgets showcased at CES 2026, highlighting innovative and quirky devices that stand out in the consumer electronics showcase.
CES 2026 in Las Vegas will showcase advancements in AI, robotics, healthcare, and mobility, with a focus on humanoid robots, AI-powered healthcare solutions, and innovative consumer devices, emphasizing the integration of AI into everyday life and addressing energy needs for future technologies.
Global consumer electronics prices are expected to rise by around 20% in 2026 due to a surge in demand for AI-related memory chips and semiconductors, leading to a supply crunch and increased production costs for manufacturers like Dell, Xiaomi, Lenovo, and Raspberry Pi, with supply chain tensions exacerbated by geopolitical factors.
A global chip shortage is expected to cause a 20% increase in consumer electronics prices, highlighting ongoing supply chain issues affecting the tech industry.