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At CES 2026, the Infinity smart purse by Richard Peuty is a luxury leather handbag embedded with an OLED display, allowing digital customization and evolution over time, with prices ranging from $800 to over $9,000 for limited editions, targeting high-end consumers seeking exclusivity and innovative fashion statements.
The Vision Expo East showcased the 32°N glasses, adaptive sunglasses that transform into reading glasses and back, designed by Israeli company DeepOptics to address presbyopia. The glasses use pixelated liquid crystal lenses and a paired app to adjust the prescription, offering a 30-day refund period. While priced at $849, they cater to those seeking convenience and tech innovation in eyewear, hinting at future developments to address myopia and blurry distance vision.
32°N's Muir sunglasses by Deep Optics feature liquid crystal lenses that can change focus with a swipe, serving as both sunglasses and reading glasses. Priced at $849, the glasses offer convenience for those needing both types of eyewear, but the limited magnification area and slight delay in focusing may take some getting used to. While the technology is impressive, the high cost may make potential buyers hesitant, but the company offers a 30-day money-back guarantee for those interested in trying them out.
Dyson unveiled the new "Supersonic r" hair dryer at New York Fashion Week, featuring a tube-shaped design that is lighter and more compact than its predecessor. The redesign includes re-engineered heating elements and miniaturized copper microfins for even heat distribution, along with precise airflow and heat settings. Equipped with an RFID sensor to recognize magnetic accessories, the hair dryer automatically adjusts airflow and temperature for optimal performance. Priced at $570 and initially targeted at professionals, it will be available for US-based hairstylists in April.
Dyson has unveiled the Supersonic r, an upgraded $569.99 hairdryer designed specifically for professional stylists, featuring an r-shaped design for better maneuverability and lighter weight. The device includes stacked foils for more even heating, an air filter to protect from salon debris, and RFID attachments that automatically adjust heat and power settings. The Supersonic r will be available for pros in March, with potential for its new features to eventually make their way to consumer models.
The UZE Heated Jacket is a versatile and stylish jacket that allows users to customize their level of warmth and comfort with its modular design and graphene heat zones. With three heat settings and a power bank that charges 10x faster than typical heated jackets, users can stay warm for up to 10 hours. The jacket is also waterproof, breathable, and equipped with multiple pockets for convenience. It offers a solution for year-round wear, making it suitable for all seasons and weather conditions.
Adobe has unveiled a high-tech dress under its "Project Primrose" initiative, featuring interactive patterns that can be changed with a handheld remote. The dress, created by researcher Christine Dierk, uses reflective light-diffuser modules that function as tiny screens, allowing the fabric to come to life. The digital dress can shift colors, animate patterns, and respond to movement, although the latter feature experienced glitches during the debut. While the specifications of the dress have not been disclosed, smaller Project Primrose offerings have used similar technology in handbags and canvases.
Adobe has created Project Primrose, an interactive dress that changes its design every second, combining fashion and technology. The dress uses innovative technology to display different patterns and designs, creating a dynamic and ever-changing visual experience.
The Humane Ai Pin, a post-smartphone personal tech device, made its debut on the runway at Paris Fashion Week, pinned on the clothes of models during Coperni's showcase. The device, resembling a rounded-corner square, is still shrouded in mystery regarding its functionality and features. Questions about its self-containment, support for third-party apps, and general interaction remain unanswered. The Humane Ai Pin faces potential competition from Jony Ive and OpenAI.
TAG Heuer has introduced two new editions of its Calibre E4 line, the Bright Black and Golden Bright, featuring AMOLED displays, Snapdragon Wear 4100+ chipsets, and all-day battery life. The Bright Black is made of DLC-coated grade 2 titanium in a 45mm case, while the Golden Bright comes in a smaller 42mm rose-golden steel case. The starting price for the Bright Black is $2750, and the Golden Bright is $2300.
Levi's plans to test AI-generated clothing models in partnership with Lalaland.ai to diversify its online shopping experience. The AI models could be more body-inclusive, allowing customers to view clothing on models of different body types, ages, sizes, and skin tones. Levi's claims using AI-generated models to promote diversity is more "sustainable," but details on the platforms and user-customization are unclear. The company also stated that it isn't looking to replace real models with the technology but to supplement them for a more personal shopping experience.