Accessory

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Asus has just announced its ROG Cetra True Wireless Speednova gaming earbuds – an update to the older ROG Cetra True Wireless. The new earphones introduce Speednova low-latency tech using 2.4 GHz (via wireless receiver) and Bluetooth connectivity, 24-bit hi-res audio, bone conduction microphones and adaptive noise cancellation. The design remains largely unchanged, but battery life has increased significantly.

Asus has debuted the ROG Carnyx, a studio grade desktop condenser microphone for gaming and streaming. The Carnyx features a metal stand/shock-mount, built-in pop filter and high-pass filter to ensure clean, noise-free recordings, while the 25 mm capsule and 24-bit/192 kHz output result in a natural, high-fidelity sound. It has on-board controls for muting and adjusting the output, and supports Asus’ Aura Sync RGB light effects.

Asus has unveiled a new keyboard and gaming mouse at CES 2024. The ROG Falchion RX Low Profile is a compact keyboard with a touch panel, and the ROG Keris II Ace is a high-end mouse that can track up to 42,000 DPI.

Dell has released the Pro Wireless Keyboard and Pro Wireless Mouse, a pair of competitive gaming peripherals designed in collaboration with over 100 esports athletes. Available later this week in multiple markets, the two accessories will not reach some Latin American countries until early Q2 2024.

Lenovo is preparing to launch the Legion M410 Wireless RGB Gaming Mouse, bridging the gap between the Legion M300s and Legion M600s. Available later this quarter, the Lenovo Legion M410 will be available under $50 with various customisation options.

Lenovo has presented the Legion K510 Mini Pro, a new gaming keyboard that it hopes to start selling in late Q2 2024. Not only does the new keyboard have a 75% design, but it also has mechanical switches, per-key RGB lighting and N-key rollover, all for just over $50.

The Magic Bay Studio is a new 4K webcam solution that also contains a pair of 2 W speakers. Exhibited as part of Lenovo's CES 2024 showcase, the Magic Bay Studio will be available in a few month's time for under $200.

Lenovo has announced the Yoga Pro Mouse, a cheap Bluetooth mouse that will be available at the start of Q2 2024 in the US. Exhibited in Las Vegas alongside Lenovo's dozens of other Legion, ThinkBook and Yoga products, the Lenovo Yoga Pro Mouse has 6 programmable buttons, a 4,000 DPI optical sensor and Bluetooth Swift pairing, among other features.

HP has previewed its next-gen consumer-grade monitors as revamped displays with "thin and light" designs, and the bezels to match. The Series 5s will also have increased refresh rates and contrast ratios compared to some of their predecessors, and may be able to connect to more devices, those with HDMI included.

HP has made some big claims for its latest consumer-grade peripherals, the new 960 Ergonomic Wireless Keyboard included. It is joined at the latest CES event in Las Vegas by "the world’s most customizable Bluetooth mechanical keypad", a mouse with wireless charging, a dock with all the "essential" ports and another keyboard that is sanitizable as well as backlit.

HP present the new Poly Voyager Free 20 earbuds as part of its CES 2024 peripherals showcase. They feature hybrid adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC) alongside the brand's "legendary" smart voice-boosting and noise-reduction technology for calls. The Free 20s are also backed to deliver "all-day" battery life and conferencing app compatibility.

The HyperX Ally Rise and Alloy Rise 75 have been officially launched alongside the HyperX PulseFire Haste 2 Mini mouse, HyperX Clutch Tanto Mini controller and HyperX Cloud Mini gaming headset. All four products will hit stores in Spring 2024.

ONECOME has debuted the 6-pad FINTIN V1 handheld keyboard. This innovative Bluetooth device allows users to type blind through the use of easy-to-memorize sets of keypads that correspond to the regular QWERTY layout. This compact keyboard enables rapid text entry while wearing AR/VR/XR headsets.

ESR has announced that the next generation of charging accessories will include products compatible with the new Qi2 standard rated to bring a MagSafe-like experience to compatible Android devices. On that note, the OEM will also unveil its latest range of officially Apple-certified chargers at CES 2024.

When Beats debuted the Studio Pro wireless headphones, they stood out to some as an affordable alternative to the Apple AirPods Max. While you may disagree with that, these noise-canceling headphones do offer many premium features for less. You now have the chance to get even more value by grabbing this 49% deal.

Jackery has presented a robot on four wheels that promises particularly efficient use of solar energy and functions as a power bank. The model is also designed to operate automatically.

XREAL (formerly Nreal) has declared itself "the largest player in the augmented reality (AR) industry", having captured just over half of that market according to its latest sales report. The brand also claims to have shipped over 300,000 units of its Air-brand glasses to date, a new generation of which might be unveiled during CES 2024.

Fiido asserts that its latest product is the best and safest way possible to make a child's first two-wheeler electric. The Kidz is touted to address some problems the OEM claims to have identified with some balance bikes of its type, which include having a throttle and pedal assist, but in a way that can be controlled by a parent or guardian if necessary.

Urbanista is advancing towards a truly cordless future. It has debuted the second-gen Phoenix true wireless earbuds and Los Angeles headphones. They bring a number of upgrades over their predecessors, and the good part is that they still rely on Exeger's Powerfoyle solar charging tech.

Samsung is gearing up to debut the Galaxy S24 lineup on the coming January 17. While the smartphones will bring many upgrades, the charging speeds are expected to be the same as the S23 series. Even so, Samsung reportedly plans to release new chargers with the upcoming devices.

The AiDot brand WELOV asserts that its latest air purifier is a world first in that it is the first device of its kind officially approved to work with the Matter standard for smart home IoT and devices. The company believes that this is a significant upgrade as it allows the P200 Pro to integrate with Apple Health in order to keep on optimizing air quality even when the user is asleep.

The Shargeek 170 from Sharge is now crowdfunding for a second time. The latest campaign is being held on Indiegogo, following a successful run on Kickstarter late last year. The prism-shaped power bank can simultaneously charge three devices with a maximum output of 170W, with two USB-C ports, each capable of up to 140W.

OnePlus has introduced its Buds 3 as the TWS counterparts for the new sub-flagship Ace 3 smartphone today (January 4, 2024). Nevertheless, the peripherals have launched with one or two of the highest-end specs of yesteryear, support for the LHDC 5.0 codec included. They are also IP55-rated and have touch controls.

JLab has officially unveiled two new products for its audio accessory lineup, which includes the JBuds ANC 3 TWS Earbuds. As a pair of third-gen earbuds, the buds bring improved battery life and aim to deliver better audio than the predecessors. The good part is that they are still reasonably affordable like their predecessors.

JLab has introduced two new products for its lineup. Among them is the JBuds Lux ANC Wireless Headphones. They are the brand’s first attempt at high-end headphones capable of providing premium sound without breaking your wallet. While we hear such claims from many brands, JLab’s new headphones do appear to have the potential to deliver.

CheckMag The Fujifilm X100V is arguably Fujifilm's most popular camera to date. This popularity is mostly due to YouTubers and other social-media denizens, but the camera's compact size, sizeable APS-C sensor, built-in ND filter, and rare leaf shutter set it apart from the point-and-shoot competition.

Numerous cases for the iPhone 15 Pro with a Porsche design are now available. Of course, these also promise good protection and are likely to make a strong statement at the same time. The chosen materials are said to be of high quality.

Gravastar asserts that its latest peripherals exude peak gaming "spirit" in terms of their esthetics as well as their specs. The new Mercury M-series mice both feature the brand's new "hollowed-out" design and custom GLOWSYNC RGB, with magnesium alloy for extra "battle-worn elegance" in the M1 Pro's SKUs. The mice also come with up to 4K dongles and 26,000 DPI sensors.

Cooler Master is planning to unroll curtains on a high-end power supply at CES 2024. It will be part of the X Silent series, and the PSU will go all-in on a passive cooling solution. But the interesting bit is that it has a power output rating of 1100 watts, which is pretty impressive for a power supply with no fans.

Apple has largely moved away from leather accessories over the past year, instead offering iPhone cases made from 'FineWoven'- a fine mesh that hasn't proven to be particularly robust. Caviar is now upgrading the original protective cases with high-quality leather.

Available since mid-June 2021, the Asus ROG Spatha X wireless gaming mouse topped at $199.90 at the end of November 2021 and dropped to $99.99 twice so far. After a $149.99 spike recorded last month, it is now available on Amazon for $99.99 thanks to a 33% discount while Asus has it listed for $134.

The OnePlus Buds 3 will officially debut in the Chinese market on January 4 alongside the OnePlus Ace 3. As the successor of Buds 2, the new earbuds claim to feature good hardware with proper tuning, gearing them to “popularize flagship sound quality.”

iQOO has launched its first ever Watch today (December 27, 2023). The new wearable boasts a 1.43-inch AMOLED display powered by a custom OS for its health- and sleep-tracking features, and has the option of independent eSIM connectivity. The Watch is joined in its debut by new TWS earbuds of impressively long battery life for an attractive price.

In view of CES 2024, LG Electronics prepares to showcase their smart home AI agent that runs on multimodal AI technology. The bot is powered by Qualcomm Robotics RB5 for facial recognition and functions as a pet monitor, a patrolling security guard and a moving smart home hub on two wheels.

New design patents from Hong Kong offer a sneak peek into Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset's accessories, emphasising a sleek protective cover and a removable battery unit. With 70 additional patents secured, Apple highlights the soft-touch woven fabric cover, providing aesthetic appeal and comprehensive protection. The battery unit features a removable cable for enhanced flexibility and convenience, reflecting Apple's commitment to user-friendly design.

The newly launched Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are currently at their lowest-ever price. With a 17% discount, the buds are down to $249 from their usual $299 tag. But note that this Christmas deal may remain active only for a limited time.

The ROG Phone 8 series will launch alongside a whole new mobile controller with a whole new name, according to a new leak. The Tessen is slated to come with all the analog controls, buttons and triggers needed to make gaming on the go seem as close to a home console as possible. It may also aim for greater versatility with an innovative multi-mode design.

The MIT Technology Review has compiled a list of the biggest technological failures of 2023. These include the Titan deep-sea submersible, General Motors' wayward cruise robotaxis, and Humane Ai Pin, among others.