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Alongside a series of smart bathroom and toilet tech, Kohler announces an upgrade to its PureWash bidet seat that can be voice controlled as well as via a handheld remote control. Kohler is also launching the SpaViva handshower and Atmo smart fan at CES 2024 this week.

The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM joins its 34-inch cousin that was announced last year with which it shares most of the spec sheet. Asus says that the PG39WCDM is the most curved ROG monitor with its 800R curvature, and that this ensures all pixels are equidistant from the eyes at a distance of 80 cm.

Hypershell has announced the GoX, ProX, and CarbonX Exoskeletons enabling outdoor enthusiasts and mountain hikers to move faster with less fatigue while carrying heavier packs. These lightweight exoskeletons incorporate AI software to dynamically adjust boost according to changing terrain.

Launched at CES 2024, the S8 Max V Ultra is the first robot vacuum with Matter support, an in-built voice assistant and a flexible arm. It also has an upgraded charging dock as well as a premium price worthy of Roborock's latest flagship.

Intel gave the press some time to benchmark an MSI Engineering Sample laptop at CES. This device contained the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, marking the first time we were able to benchmark this new processor.

The refreshed Asus ZenBook 14 OLED packs a punch with a bright 3K OLED display with 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut. For CES, Asus is adding AMD's Ryzen 8040 CPUs to the line-up in addition to the Intel Core Ultra CPUs that have been available since late 2023.

On the sidelines of the CES press conference, Sony also made some space for the Playstation 5. Three new models in blue (Cobalt Blue), silver (Sterling Silver) and red (Volcanic Red) were on display.

In around a week, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S24, the Galaxy S24+ and the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The most comprehensive leak to date now reveals the complete data sheets of all three models in advance, including the European variants and starting prices.

Apple is not exactly known for foregoing new generations of its own products. According to reports, however, the compact AirTags tracking systems may be an exception in this regard. This is a good sign for customers, but not necessarily for Apple.

The NanoPC-T6 LTS is a new single-board computer with a very decent range of features. The model not only supports the use of fast SSDs, but also offers several options for outputting image content.

Electric vehicle (EV) chargers with MSI logos might become a thing in 2024, as part of the brand's bid to become as well-known for automotive or industrial smart tech as it is for gaming laptops. Some of the MSI tech for cars support standards including NACS, whereas others employ AI to enhance driver or charge point operator (CPO) safety.

Doublepoint has debuted the free Wow Mouse software for Wear OS smartwatches. This app enables touch-free control of computers, tablets, AR/VR/XR headsets, and smart homes through hand gestures and motions.

ASUS has presented the NUC 14 Pro and NUC 14 Pro Plus, a stylish pair of mini-PCs based around modern Intel Meteor Lake processors. Configurable with up to the Core Ultra 9 185H, the NUC 14 Pro series also offers dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, among a plethora of connectivity.

ASUS has announced the Fanless Chromebox CF40, a new fanless mini-PC based on an Intel Jasper Lake processor and Chrome OS. The Fanless Chromebox CF40 has various configuration options, among other features.

ASUS has updated the Zenbook S 13 OLED, which has now been designated the model number UX5304. The new Zenbook S 13 OLED weighs in at only 1 kg and is roughly 10 mm thick. Nonetheless, ASUS has managed to include a 3K OLED display with a modern Intel Meteor Lake processor and a 63 Wh battery, among other features.

With exceptional sound quality and innovative features, the advanced earpiece set has come down from $230 to just below $110, at a significant 52% discount.

Garmin has brought out its first new set of smartwatches for 2024. Available to order now across multiple markets, the new models come in six styles with silicone, fabric and leather watch band options.

The Purfree Lite Open-Ear Headphones are Haylou's latest foray into bone-conduction audio, and are now available to buy from online stores - for a limited-time discount, in some cases. They are thus touted as a premium take on their form-factor at a particularly affordable price, with a three-stage flexible titanium wrap-around wire to keep them in place, large drivers and IP55 ingress protection.

Xiaomi is edging closer to releasing the Redmi Note 13 4G, likely the cheapest model in the Redmi Note 13 series. While Xiaomi has not commented on a release date yet, several retailer leaks have confirmed the handset's design, specifications and pricing for what is believed to be its most expensive memory option.

AOHi has announced that crowdfunding for a new generation of its innovative modular (or "splicable") cable has begun. Like its Future Creative predecessor, the Racing Cable can be put together to be longer or even to be type-A at one end via its custom extensions. It augments specs such as 8K video and super-fast charging with the USB4 standard in this iteration.

Asus' newest ExpertCenter desktops include Intel 14th Gen CPUs and plenty of modern features for IT deployment, including tool-free maintenance, TPM 2.0 security, and Asus Pre-Deployment Service to get a fleet up and running quickly.

Asus has refreshed the TUF Gaming A15 with AMD's latest Ryzen 8000 Hawk Point processors, a 16:10 screen and a USB 4.0 Type-C port. Other features include a GeForce RTX 4070 and a 90 Wh battery.

A new Asus TUF Gaming A16 variant has been announced at CES 2024. It features a 16-inch, 165 Hz screen (FHD/QHD), a 90 Wh battery and up to 32 GB of RAM.

Asus has consolidated its TUF gaming lineup at CES 2024. The TUF Gaming F16 will be the only one of its kind to launch with a Core i7-13650HX, 32 GB RAM and a 2 TB SSD.

The Asus Vivobook S14 and Vivobook S16 have been refreshed with new hardware. The former comes with an Intel/AMD CPU, while the latter is AMD-only.

The ZenScreen Fold OLED MQ17QH has been announced at CES 2024. It comes with a 17.3-inch foldable screen and weighs just 1.1 kgs.

Asus is launching an upgraded VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (N6506) at CES 2024. The new VivoBook Pro 15 offers up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics with a dedicated MUX switch. Asus is also bringing its DialPad, previously found only the VivoBook Pro X line, to the VivoBook Pro 15.

Asus today introduced the Zenbook Duo, boasting dual 3K OLED screens, AI-driven power, and an easy to carry 1.35 kg build. The beautiful Asus Lumina OLED displays are Dolby Vision certified, Pantone Validated, and offer a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. Powered by the latest Intel processors with up to the Core Ultra 9 H-series, the Zenbook Duo promises performance without sacrificing on functionality or mobility.

XREAL asserts that it is ready for Apple's Vision Pro with the Air 2 Ultra, which upgrade to tracking in six degree of freedom (6DoF) and a field of view (FOV) that might beat that of its Cupertino-born rival. The glasses also boast high-refresh-rate displays from Sony in a titanium-enhanced form-factor that the OEM touts as both style- and development-friendly.

The Baseus Spacemate 11-Port USB-C Dock has been shown at CES 2024. The upcoming accessory supports simultaneous output across up to three monitors with a 4K@60Hz resolution, thanks to various HDMI and DisplayPorts. Other features include 100W fast charging, a 10 Gbps data transfer rate and a button to turn off all screens.

Xiaomi has outlined several hardware details about three of its upcoming POCO smartphones. Arriving later this week, the POCO X6, POCO X6 Pro and POCO M6 Pro 4G will all have their origins in other Xiaomi handsets, albeit with some changes to distinguish them from their Redmi series counterparts.

TCL has revealed the 115-in QM8 QD-Mini LED TV for the global market. The flagship model has 20,000 dimming zones and up to 5,000 nits brightness. Plus, there are gaming features like support for a 4K@144Hz resolution, Game Accelerator 240 and AMD FreeSync Premium Certification.

Tesla didn't lower the RWD Model Y range estimates or introduce stopping mode efficiency cuts like it did on the Long Range and Performance versions to comply with the new EPA tests. It, however, has now reduced its sound system to half of its former strength.

With Honda's brawn and Sony's brains, the 'PlayStation EV' Afeela will have a lot of the features that go in the world's most popular gaming console. Besides the Unreal Engine rendering of the Afeela surroundings, Sony also hinted at partnering with the studio behind Gran Turismo.

With the Z95A, Panasonic presents one of the first Smart TVs in the world to feature the brand new LG OLED MLA+ panel, which promises even brighter whites and significantly more vibrant colors than last year's LG OLED G3, for example. The flagship TV offers exciting features with 4K, 144 Hz, a fast MediaTek chip, and Fire TV.

Currently in the Fremont factory trial production phase, the Tesla Model 3 Highland trim has now been listed as a test drive option in the US. Interestingly enough, it may get Tesla's inaugural front bumper camera for parking assist purposes.

The Garmin HRM-Fit has officially launched in countries around the world. The new gadget has been designed for sports bra wearers, providing a more comfortable fit than other models. The device can track your heart rate, running dynamics, step count, and calorie burn.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is set to make its grand debut later this month at Unpacked. Ahead of that, however, a new leak has now revealed details of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chipset that will power the flagship phones in certain regions.

Garmin is rolling out a beta update for Garmin Connect. The latest version of the mobile app and website are currently only available to “select customers”, with a broader rollout planned for the future. Features include the Today’s Activity summary, At a Glance health metrics and built-in Challenges.

The Jackery Solar Generator for Rooftop Tent, or the Jackery Explorer System, is on show at CES 2024. The new product is in concept form, with the company planning to go into production later this year. The solution comprises a vehicle-mounted tent covered in 1,000W foldable solar panels and a small powerstation to allow you to power devices off-grid.

Lenovo is offering a new Yoga Book 9i 9th gen at CES 2024 albeit as a minor refresh to the 2023 version. The Yoga Book 9i 9th gen is a dual-display convertible that now features Intel 14th gen Core Ultra Raptor Lake-U CPUs. Other specifications including the dual 2.8K OLED, 5 MP camera, 3x Thunderbolt 4 ports, and 80 WHr battery remain unchanged.

Mammotion has revealed the LUBA 2 AWD robot mower series at CES 2024. The latest model has various upgrades compared to its predecessor, with a dual navigation system and bionic 3D vision for accurate obstacle avoidance. Other features include rain detection and the ability to mow customized designs into your lawn.

Acer is refreshing the Nitro 17 at CES 2024 with Intel Raptor Lake-HX options up to the Core i7-14700HX. Other aspects including the 17.3-inch QHD 165 Hz display, liquid metal TIM for the CPU, RTX 4060, and 90 WHr battery remain unchanged from last year.

Apple revealed the Vision Pro in June of last year, and now, it is finally ready to put the mixed reality headset on sale. The Cupertino giant has announced that it will start taking pre-orders from January 19, with shipments planned to begin from February 02. Initially, it will only be available in the US with a starting price tag of $3,499.

JBL has launched three new earbuds as part of their Live 3 Earbuds series. Each comes with an innovative 1.45" touchscreen Smart Charging Case to monitor charge levels and adjust settings. All three have True Adaptive Noise Cancelling, high-resolution LDAC audio over Bluetooth 5.3, and waterproof ratings.

Things are not as they seem in smartphone photography. Google's budget Pixel 7a beats the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro, and Sony's "camera-with-a-phone-strapped-to-it" Xperia 1 V performs abysmally. Testing 20 of 2023's best and brightest smartphone cameras across three different scenarios turns expectations on their head.

Sony has revealed an XR head-mounted display with controllers for “spatial content creation” at CES 2024. It is currently in the preview phase, so it doesn’t have a formal name like the Apple Vision Pro. But Sony confirmed that the PSVR2-like XR headset will be available later in 2024.

Lenovo is introducing a refreshed LOQ 15 lineup at CES 2024. The new LOQ 15 includes SKUs powered by Intel Core i7-14700HX and AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS along with entry-level options featuring the Alder Lake Core i5-12450HX. Lenovo also offers a choice of RTX 4050 and RTX 4060 GPUs along with Arc A350M in the LOQ 15AX9I, but the LOQ 15AHP9 is restricted only to the EMEA.

Coming from the Zigbee platform didn't allow much room for Aqara's hubs to control third-party devices. As a Matter controller and Thread border router, Aqara Hub M3 puts the company on the list of major smart home platforms; up there with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home.

Lenovo is re-introducing the ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 at CES 2024, which is being touted as the first carbon-neutral laptop from the company. The ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 is also the first 13-inch notebook to feature a 74 WHr battery and is powered by Intel Meteor Lake processors. Lenovo is also showcasing a proof-of-concept ThinkBook 13x Gen 4 SPE that adds a touch of personalization using an E ink display cover to show patterns without any effect on battery life.