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ASUS is here at CES 2026 with a whole host of new laptops, including one that was made in collaboration with Hideo Kojima. Could this be the first "strand" type laptop? Will it make me a better Death Stranding gamer?

Here at CES 2026, Samsung Display is showing off an abundance of new screens for your shiny peepers to look at. From extremely large bois like the 130" TV with Micro RGB technology, to an all new Samsung Frame.

Hisense is showcasing some new TVs here at CES 2026 including an updated refresh to their 116" TV from last year. The new 116UXS has RGB LED EVO adds cyan to the MiniLEDs, supposedly resulting in more lifelike colours. Is that true? Well you'll just have to watch and decide yourself.

CES 2026 continues with Razer. They brought a whole host of gizmos and gadgets like Project Motoko, headphones with cameras in them. If that wasn't strange enough, there's also Project Ava, an AI assistant that lives on your desk via a hologram.

Riley has already lost his voice but CES 2026 coverage must continue! HTC has some new AI smart glasses called "VIVE Eagle". Boasting their privacy first approach thanks to your data being encrypted right on the device.

A gaming handheld in 2026 with liquid cooling? That's unheard of. Well, it was until CES 2026, where OneXPlayer showcased the Apex: the world's first 8" gaming handheld with liquid cooling, featuring a Ryzen AI Max+ 395.

Last year at CES, Lenovo showcased a laptop where the screen could roll vertically from 14" to 16.7", perfect for your doom scrolling needs. At CES 2026, Lenovo said screw it, what if we made a laptop where the screen rolls outwards horizontally!

Pimax is showcasing a SICK new VR headset here at CES 2026. It's lightweight, can fit prescription lenses for us four-eyes of the world, and a resolution of 3840 x 3552 PER EYE. Oh yeah, and it has an up to 90Hz refresh rate.

Technology is crazy man... how did HP fit a whole PC inside a keyboard? Sure, you wont be gaming with it, but as a productivity machine it's pretty nice! Plus, if you are a gamer, HP's new HyperX OMEN lineup of laptops, keyboards, fightsticks, and OLED monitors is pretty dope too.

Buying an Android tablet can be stressful, but it's time to relax and accept that they're not too bad. Today Riley is unboxing the OnePlus Pad Go 2, a budget option for those who want a tablet that works without bells and whistles (which is probably like 90% of people)

Corsair has been resting on their laurels and now they're back to try and catch up in the competitive gaming mouse market. With their new Sabre V2 Pro they've made an impressive new unit that fixed debounce issues, but at what cost?

Plouffe loves monitors. He loves displays, he loves TVs, he loves screens as a whole. Today he's looking at the Pixio Luma Aura (Gen 2) (or the PX277 OLED Max V2?) which before release promised a more accessible price for an OLED screen. Alas, now that it's released the world has changed. At $100 more than previously advertised and in a competitive space full of more advanced tech, is the Pixio Luma really worth considering?

Tech is pretty bad for the environment and for many of the people working the lines to make sure shelves are stocked, but Fairbuds hopes to change that. With easy repairs/upgrades and a clean(er) material pipeline, Fairphone's newest headphones look great on paper, but at what cost?

Lots of people use DSLR/Mirrorless cameras as their streaming webcam, but what if you don't need something that can go out and take pictures? Well, YoloLiv is here with their YoloCam S7 which is pretty much just a camera sensor in a webcam body. David is excited by the promised video quality, but is it worth the cost?

Have you ever wanted to live in a world where the only thing you need to get in your house is your phone? Well now you can! The Aqara Smart Lock U400 is a sweet door lock that uses UWB technology to unlock your door when you get near it. If you don't have your phone, you can still use a standard key, pin code, or finger print too.

This ASUS ExpertBook Ultra has everything you could possible need. An all new Intel Core Ultra 3 series processor, a tandem OLED screen, and wicked battery life all in a sleek lil laptop.

Robots are coming for our jobs, but maybe they'll also take over our hearts? Riley is here with Hugging Face's Reachy Mini which promises an accessible way to practice coding apps for your little robot companions.

Every time we release a smartwatch video, there are swathes (is that the right word?) of Garmin fans in our comment section telling us to please check out one of their favourite smart watches. Well guess what. Today's the day! Linus has been wearing the Venu X1 and he has some thoughts...

The idea of flat headphones sounds great! In theory it should let the music shine as it was mastered, but in practice, is it actually fun to listen to? Adam is here with Moondrop's latest Skyland headphones to see if they are worth the hefty investment.

Projectors are known for being EXPENSIVE for quality of life features many think should be standard... until today! XGIMI's new Horizon 20 series may not be cheap, but for features like optical zoom and lens shift, this could disrupt the projector market.

Plouffe loves two things -- Keyboards and displays. But what if his keyboard had a display? It should be a match made in heaven, right? Right?

David is our test technician and today he's here to see if the new Thermal Grizzly Der8enchtable can make his life easier.

The long awaited Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are finally here. They have numerous improvements like 8 noise cancelling microphones, a new processor, and a re-designed shape that makes it 11% slimmer.

NZXT is back baby! The H2 Flow is a mini-ITX vertical case designed for top tier components in a remarkably compact footprint. Designed for builders who refuse to compromise!

Smartphone prices are set to rise with the RAMpocalypse, so budget phones are looking more and more enticing. $200 for a new phone with years of promised updates sounds great, but when Samsung cheaped out on the A17 5G's RAM, they may have made a brutal error.

Last year, Peter got humiliated in front of Tekken's creator, and he's been hiding in the shadows ever since. Today, he returns with a vengeance to check out the JunkFood SWORL fightpad to see if the balls really make a difference

Riley hates the feeling of earbuds inside his ears, so when Sony released their LinkBuds Clip ear speakers, he knew he had to check them out.

The Apple Vision Pro has been a resounding... meh, which makes Samsung's decision to release their Galaxy XR seem a bit misguided. With a beautiful micro-OLED screen and half the pricetag, can Samsung do what Apple couldn't?

Somehow, the Virtual Boy has returned. Despite the Virtual Boy selling like coldcakes, Nintendo has resurrected their VR console for the modern youth to experience. Will Linus appreciate the blast from the past, or will he be disappointed like he was 30 years ago?

Remember the 90s? Me neither, but apparently PCs used to look like this so when Plouffe saw Maingear was making new retro sleeper build PCs, he knew he needed the nostalgic blast with the power of today's tech.

Back in 1999, Razer released the Boomslang. It was claimed to be the "world's first dedicated gaming mouse" featuring a rollerball design and up to a whopping 2000 DPI. Now, the year is 2026 and Razer has re-released the Boomslang at an exorbitant price.

I’M BATMAN! The RayNeo Air 4 Pro Batman & Joker Edition brings Gotham City to life with their custom collector packaging, world's first HDR10 Micro-OLED visuals on glasses and Bang & Olufsen co-tuned audio! Built for fans who want cinematic AR with a Dark Knight twist.

You know what they say about big headphones, amazing sound. Dan tries desperately to fit into these giant speakers and then he tries to find a way to fit them into his life. If you're looking for something to be a talking point the next time you go outside make sure to check these out.

We've all seen projectors and those regular ol' boring screens you have to mount to a wall. But what if the screen rose up from the floor, or better yet, a cabinet made for the projector itself!? Meet the AWOL Vision Aetherion MAX, paired with their Vanish cabinet and 130" rising ALR screen. They claim it delivers a seamless setup that's there when you need it, and out of sight when you don't.

Samsung's next flagship is full of its usual top-end specs, but this time it's upgraded the screen to value your privacy. If you hate people peeking at your Twitter timeline on the bus, this just might be the phone for you.

When you need a little extra screen and you don't want to carry one, there are only a few options and the Lenovo Thinkbook Plus Gen 6 rollable might be the best. Plus, we get to take the back off and see how it works!

Apple released a ton of products last week and we've got our hands on the new iPhone 17e. This little phone might not be for everyone, but it cuts the right corners to offer a very good iPhone experience to people who don't care about specs and just want to upgrade to an affordable iPhone on their next contract cycle.

Apple has shocked the world with its low-cost MacBook Neo, but is it enough to shock Riley? If you've been thinking about buying one make sure to watch the full video to get our LABS report on how to A18 Pro works inside the MacBook Neo and Riley's full first impressions of the hardware.

TWO SCREENS! TWICE THE POWER! If you want to get things done without the need for an external display or something crazy like a expanding screen this new Zenbook Duo has all the power you could want with the updated Intel Panther Lake chipset. Not to mention its extremely compelling multi-screen design.

The all new Kobra X 3D printer promises to bring multi-color printing, faster speeds, and improved material efficiency at a more affordable price point, but how does it hold up? In this video, Tynan unboxes the Kobra X to find out just that.

Could a headphone design this fun sound good? Follow Adam on a journey that almost breaks him. We promise this one is a great watch.

You may have seen James and the giant peach, but have you seen James and the giant TV! If not check this one out if you dare. But be warned, you will want to buy a giant TV afterwards.

Two screens are almost always better than one, except for maybe this time... Stay hungry AceMagic fans.

The iPad Air has an M4 chip and a few other select upgrades this year, but the biggest change is that now it needs to be compared to the new MacBook Neo. There's no telling what device is right for you, but this video can help you figure it out.

The dream of 100 keys jammed into a 64 key layout has made it out of someone's imagination and onto our desk for Plouffe to unbox. Does it improve his typing or hinder it remains to be seen. Watch the full video to find out.

If you're looking for a new gaming laptop this upgraded Legion from Lenovo has pretty much everything you'd need to game on the go.

A little late, but there's never been a better time to buy last year's flagship LG OLED. This panel is stunning and if you can find a good deal we think it's worth picking up.

Before the Neo, the MacBook Air was Apple's entry-level machine, but with the advancements made with Apple's M-chips in the last few years the Air is ready to step up.

If you give a Plouffe a Pixel, he might go to the store and buy his own. This year's entry-level phone from Google has a pretty supurb screen, an above average camera and it slides seamlessly into your pocket. What more could you want?

Watch Adam take a look at this year’s powerhouse Asus ProArt P16 laptop. It’s targeting high-end creators and pretty much hits the bullseye. At least if you can stomach its price.

Nothing has a new low-cost phone on the market so if you've been looking to get a new phone this model from Nothing hits a great price-to-performance sweet spot.

The laptop wars are heating up this year and with the new advancements Intel has made in battery life and mobile performance, does the MacBook Pro still sit at the top of its class? Check out the full video to find out.

Lt. Elijah reporting for duty to take a look at the new AceMagic Tank mini PC. This one has the same specs as the Framework Desktop but comes in a different package with (sometimes) a cheaper price.

Sonos is back with new consumer speakers and the Play wireless unit is actually prettttttty solid, but for Dan, it's got on fatal flaw. The Era 100 SL on the other hand is probably one of the better deals in the Sonos ecosystem.

Samsung is waking James up inside as he goes back to his Nu-metal roots as he explores Samsung's new Galaxy Buds4 Pro earbuds.

The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme is finally here, and ASUS put it inside one of the lightest 16-inch laptops ever made. In this video, Adam unboxes the ASUS Zenbook A16 (UX3607) to find out if Qualcomm's most powerful chip yet can actually deliver on its promise — faster performance, better gaming, and insane battery life in an ultra-thin package.

Building a small PC is easy, but building a small gaming PC isn't. That's because for some reason most GPUs are giant now, but this little unit from Colorful proves that size doesn't matter.

The man, the myth, the display owner, Nicolas Plouffe uses his expert eyes to evaluate the new Apple Studio Display and Studio Display XDR to find out which one Apple fans should spend their hard-earned cash on this year.

While these might not be as impressive as the more costly Nothing Headphone (1), they retain a lot of the fancy design while offering some fun colours and impressive ANC. Plus, the EQ settings in the app let you tune them to sound exactly how you like.

This week, Riley is aura farming a new laptop from Lenovo aimed at the everyday worker with solid specs, a great screen and a new Panther Lake CPU. If you need a new laptop and you want something with a solid price-to-performance this is a great bet

We’re at the TechHouse! The Tapo C675D Kit is a do-it-all security camera. No power? No problem, it’s solar. With dual 169° 4K lenses, it delivers wide coverage, and just 90 minutes of charging powers a full day.

David talks a look at the new SuperStation One retro console which is essentially a MiSTer FPGA packed inside a really nice PlayStation One-styled shell. His time with it convinced him to buy one, will you?

Apple refuses to make big changes to the design of the AirPods Max with the new AirPods Max 2, but that doesn't mean there haven't been some nice improvements. Thanksfully, Linus and DMS are here to tell you all about them.

Wi-fi 7 has been out for a few years now and it might finally be time to upgrade to it. It brings improvements to band steering and speeds if your devices support the modern features.

Keychron has some new keyboards on the block and both are perfect everyday keyboards for home and they're even small enough to take on the go.

The Steam Machine is on the way, and to kick off the year of Linux gaming the Steam Controller is here. This might be the perfect controller for PC gamers in the living room, but it's size and design might not be for everyone.

tmos Flex Connect and it feels like the future of home entertainment audio. It's easy to use, has minimal cable management, and most importantly, it sounds awesome.

OneXPlayer is taking handheld gaming to the extreme with its new unit that can even attach to a water cooling unit, aptly named, the frost bay.

It's time for the DS to rise up, but it's not Nintendo that's doing the heavy lifting, its Anbernic with their double-screened clamshell gaming handheld, which is aptly names the RG DS.

ASUS sent over two new displays for us to take a look at and both of them are pretty solid deals if you're looking to upgrade to a new OLED panel this year.

Motorola has a pretty wide range of smart watch products, but this one has a great price, lots of features and could be the perfect entry-point for a lot of people looking to try out a smartwatch. Plus, this one has a Polarr heart rate tracker.

If you want a projector that doesn't mess around with any random stuff like Google TV, this model is perfect. All the power is pushed towards having the perfect picture, and it delivers.

The Steam Controller might be grabbing all the headlines, but there are some other options that are pretty compelling to gamers who want to use a controller. One of our favourites is the new Flydigi Vader 5 Pro.

Riley and Robert take a crack at building the new Lego Smart Brick. We got the model that comes with Darth Vader's new Tie Fighter. Regardless of the brick building Lego with friends on set was actually a really great time.

I Needed This Years Ago - Vantrue Pilot 2 Thermal Dashcam

If you are looking for unlimited RuneScape frames or maybe just a cooler looking PC case, the new Old School RuneScape design has all the quirks your could want. Not to mention it's a pretty fully featured case.

A portable monitor with Mac-like colour accuracy sounds like the dream...

What if a you had a phone but it did less? That's the question the Krono Epaper Focus Hub asks. In return you get a fun e-ink screen, but will that be enough for most people?

Gaming laptops are getting better every year, and the new Raider Max 16 from MSI is awesome. It has an easy-to-upgrade design and enough horsepower to keep games running well for years to come.

The latest and greatest from Zaylli is the super comfy and small Lyro headphones. Not only are these super well tuned but they come with a knob for tuning them to the preferences of each of your ears independently.

There's a new 60 percent keyboard from Wuque Studios/chill key coming out and we've got our hands on it early. Seriously, this might be the best sounding keyboard we've had on set in a long time. The keyboard comes out June 16th, and more information will be on the company's website June 1.

Gaming phones are getting better every year and the Red Magic 11S Pro exemplifies that with great design, a fantastic screen-to-body ratio and liquid cooling that actually works.

Herman Miller is taking another swing at the gaming space with its new COYL standing desk. There are a few fun additions to this model that make it optimal for anyone who spends a lot of time at their desk, like a mini pegboard and a great trough for storing cables.

The Steam Machine is finally here! Linus gets his hands on the final product for the very first time and explores what's inside the box, what SteamOS has to offer, and his first reaction to the price.

Anbernic’s RG Rotate is a tiny Android retro handheld with a 720x720 square screen, a rotating design, and enough power for classics up to the PS1 era… plus a little GameCube if you’re patient. It’s weird, pocketable, surprisingly fun, and held back by one very annoying audio problem.

The Nooir Klavier II is a mechanical keyboard with a CNC aluminum case, suspended internal structure, adjustable typing feel, and a price tag that reaches $1,350 USD with switches and keycaps. Plouffe builds it, tests it, and tries to figure out whether this is a keyboard, a desk sculpture, or both.

Elijah checks out MSI’s new Claw handheld gaming PC, powered by Intel Arc G3 graphics and a Panther Lake-based chip. It has a massive 1200p 120Hz display, 32GB of RAM, Thunderbolt, surprisingly good speakers, and serviceable internals, but the $1,800 price makes it a tough sell against the Steam Deck and other handheld PCs.

The Sear Perfecta promises AI-powered grilling, neural fire technology, and a perfectly cooked steak in 90 seconds. Riley tests the $6,000 grilling robot with steak and hot dogs to find out whether AI has finally solved cooking, or just made barbecue much more expensive and confusing.

DMS checks out the ASUS ROG Kithara, a $299 open-back gaming headset made in collaboration with HIFIMAN. With planar magnetic drivers, swappable cables, multiple ear pads, and a MEMS microphone, it is trying to bridge the gap between audiophile headphones and gaming headsets, but the tuning is not perfect out of the box.

With its built-in fan and Omni-Stretch lumbar support, there isn't much this chair can't do. It's comfortable and built to fit big and tall users exceptionally well. Stay tuned as Linus and Reece see what all the hype is about and try it out for themselves.

We all hate paying Google or Apple for cloud storage and loving building PCs, so what about a device that combines both those things? Enter, the ZimaBoard 2. It's a small PC that you can expand out with a few drives and even a GPU if you wanted to make sure all your files backed up without paying for the cloud or taking up too much room on your desk.

The Flydigi Apex 5 promises to be the best of both worlds combining he ergonomics of the ever-popular Xbox controller with the awesome adaptive triggers from the PS5 DualSense, but in practice that seems to be a little harder to make work than we wanted.

MSI's Stealth series sits comfortably in a jack-of-all-trades slot with the ability to handle AI, gaming and creator workloads with relative ease thanks to it's OLED screen, RTX 50-series GPU options. Not to mention its solid battery life for when you're on-the-go.

After what's felt like hundreds of delays, we've finally got the Trump Phone in for testing and surprising no one, it's not made in America.

The LG C6H is an amazing panel, but the company's software is getting more and more annoying to use every single year. Let's find out if it's still worth getting.