Tag Archives: CES

CES has almost fully succeeded in chasing sex-tech off its show floors

CES has long been a launchpad for innovation and cutting-edge technology. However, at this year’s event, there was a conspicuous void: the near-absence of sex tech. Despite being an industry that caters to a universal human experience, sex tech has always had an uneasy association with CES. This year, its conspicuous absence begs the question:… Read More »

Steak Toasters, Indoor Smokers and Robot Cocktails: All the Kitchen Tech of CES 2024

My expectations were tempered for the Barsys 360 robot cocktail machine, but the Madras I sipped was excellent. The Barsys 360 has six receptacles to pour booze, juice and other mixers. An app lets you know which cocktails you can make with the ingredients, and a special cup with paddles mixes up the drink for… Read More »

The 5 most interesting PC monitors from CES 2024

Enlarge / Dell’s upcoming UltraSharp U4025QW. Scharon Harding Each year, the Consumer Electronics show brings a ton of new computer monitor announcements, and it’s often difficult to figure out what’s worth paying attention to. When it comes to the most interesting models this year, there were two noteworthy themes. First of all, my complaint in… Read More »

The best laptops of CES 2024

Laptops are always a big draw for CES, and brands like MSI, HP, and Razer have unveiled updates to several fan-favorite lines. Some use Intel’s new Core Ultra 7 chip, which is AI-assisted for better efficiency and multitasking. Others are built with Intel’s 14th generation of Core chips for a boost in performance.  This year’s… Read More »

The best audio gear of CES 2024

Ahead of CES, Lodge, an audio company specializing in audiophile-grade outdoor audio equipment, announced the Solar Powered Speaker 4 Series 2. Lodge says this speaker is the first weatherproof outdoor speaker with self-charging capabilities and premium audio. Lodge showcased the new outdoor speaker at CES and said it’s equipped with Bluetooth 5.3, a 50-watt amplifier,… Read More »

The Verge Awards at CES 2024

We always look forward to CES. Not just because it kicks off the year, or because it brings nearly every major tech company under one roof, or because it means a flood of new products. We love it because of the surprises: every year, without fail, there is some strange and surprising new tech that… Read More »

The best smart rings we saw at CES 2024

It’s been a long time coming, but smart rings are slowly yet surely gaining mainstream popularity and interest. Take the rings unveiled at this year’s CES, the tech industry’s largest consumer technology convention of the year: We saw rings that track your menstrual cycle and use AI to offer relevant health insights, rings that hone… Read More »