Gadgets
Key Takeaways: * Vantrue P2 is the first dash cam with an integrated thermal imaging camera and a 6.25" high-brightness touchscreen. * Thermal sensor detects heat signatures up to about 200 feet to reveal pedestrians, animals and obstacles in darkness, fog or heavy rain. * The P2 is a four-camera system:
AI
• AI Overviews, which summarize email threads, are expanding into Gmail search so natural-language queries return AI-generated summaries that cite relevant messages. • Google is previewing an experimental AI Inbox that surfaces "Priorities" and a "Catch me up" summary built by Gemini; rollout begins with trusted testers and
Gadgets
* Key Takeaways: * Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold unites a 10-inch tablet-sized interior with a second fold for an extra display section. * In-hand feel is surprisingly familiar to the Z Fold line but includes added ridges and a stronger grip. * Folding and unfolding feel mostly natural; the TriFold uses strong haptics
Gadgets
* Key Takeaways: * Google Fi is now selling the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G, its first tablet offering in the Fi store. * The tablet runs Android 16 and features an 11-inch 90 Hz LCD, MediaTek octa-core chipset, 6GB RAM, and 128GB storage with microSD support up to 2TB. * Price is $279.
Gadgets
* Key Takeaways: * Asus launched the ROG Zephyrus Duo: two full‑size 16" OLEDs at 120Hz for a portable dual‑screen gaming/workstation. * Lenovo showed two rollable concepts (Legion Pro Rollable and ThinkPad Rollable XD) that expand displays from laptop to ultrawide sizes. * Acer’s Swift 16 AI debuts an
Gadgets
* Key Takeaways: * Honor’s Magic 8 Pro arrives in Europe priced at £1,099.99 (~$1,500) and targets flagship rivals including Apple and Samsung. * The phone’s triple rear camera, led by a 50MP f/1.6 sensor, is Honor’s strongest camera effort to date. * Two-day battery life
Gadgets
* Key Takeaways: * Samsung unveiled its 2026 audio ecosystem at CES 2026, emphasizing immersive, multi‑device sound powered by enhanced Q‑Symphony. * New products include Music Studio 5 and 7 speakers, the HW‑Q990H soundbar and a Sound Tower for social or active spaces. * The system can combine up to five
Gadgets
Key Takeaways: * Asus updates the ZenBook A14 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite and enhanced NPU performance. * Retains sub‑1kg portability and OLED display, now adds a 16‑inch model for 2026. * 70Wh battery promises over 28 hours of video playback; Wi‑Fi 7 and modern ports included. What’s new
Gadgets
* TCL's X11L flagship uses Super QLED (SQD-MiniLED) and targets extreme brightness and contrast. * Peak brightness claimed at 10,000 nits with 20,736 local dimming zones. * Slim 2 cm chassis, integrated Bang & Olufsen soundbar, and US prices from $7,000 to $10,000. * Outperforms TCL's
AI
• Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing told reporters at CES 2026: "Nobody can avoid it." • Lenovo unveiled Qira, a personal AI assistant for Lenovo and Motorola devices, plus concept AI laptops and Project Maxwell wearable tech. • CTO Tolga Kurtoglu emphasized responsible development and opt-in controls for privacy and compliance. Lenovo’
Chips
• Key takeaways • Intel is centering its turnaround on the Core Ultra 3 chip to push on-device AI across PCs and robotics. • Jim Johnson says Intel will embed chips in many devices: “The devices between PCs and the cloud are almost infinite.” • Oversonic Robotics plans to move from Nvidia to Intel
Games
Key Takeaways: * Xbox’s Developer_Direct returns January 22 with new gameplay and studio-led segments for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Beast of Reincarnation. * Playground Games will show an extended look at Fable and the first gameplay for Forza Horizon 6, set in Japan. * Game Freak will present an in-depth
