It’s portable power station day, as the CES 2024 news turns towards keeping your gear refueled away from home and through power outages. After seeing Anker’s latest releases debut, the folks over at Goal Zero are following up with some new debuts of their own. Launching the company’s first LiFePO4 power stations, three new Yeti models are going to begin shipping at the end of the month.
ASUS is looking to stand out from all the other laptop reveals at CES 2024 this year with its wild new Zenbook Duo. The company’s new dual screen laptop is very befitting of its name with a form-factor that looks to give you multiple displays of screen real estate wherever you go.
As part of its CES 2024 reveals, Amazon has now announced official support for Matter Casting on Fire TV and Echo Show 15 devices. Amazon is a “founding member and key contributor” to Matter – a growing smart home standard that presents a more unified control experience across multiple major smart home platforms – and it is the first to add support for the new Matter Casting feature. At CES, Amazon is announcing support for the new casting feature on its Prime Video app, enabling customers to “cast content to Fire TV and Echo Show 15 devices directly from supported streaming apps” on both iOS and Android. The details are below.
LEGO is wasting no time at all this year expanding its newest lineup of sets. The Fauna Collection first launched to start 2024 with just a single set, and now there’s a new bird in town. The upcoming Kingfisher Bird set will debut next month, and now we’re getting a first look at the display model.
We are about to get our first good look at the new Indiana Jones game and more as Microsoft has now announced an upcoming Developer_Direct Xbox event. With a new year comes new games and Xbox will be the first out of the gate with its debut showcase of 2024 to give gamers a look ahead at what’s to come. Now scheduled to go live next week, Microsoft has taken to the official Xbox Wire to give gamers some details at what to expect from the first major Xbox showcase event of the year. Head below for the details.
One of Apple’s biggest flops in recent years has been the transition away from leather and to the abomination that is the new FineWoven material. OtterBox on the other hand is ready to give iPhone 15 and Apple Watch owners another way to ditch leather from their everyday carry with a new material of its own – cactus.
Note: The images on display here appear to be prototypes and do not officially represent the final product.
Alongside all of this week’s CES 2024 product announcements, Hyperkin is now ready to debut its new SEGA handheld console. Pulling inspiration from the classic Genesis Nomad of yesteryear, the new Hyperkin Mega 95 combines some of the design sensibilities of the Nintendo Switch to provide an all-in-one SEGA gaming system that works both at home on the big screen and in portable mode. Hit the jump for a closer look and more details.
Anker is starting off CES 2024 with some exciting updates on the availability of its first Qi2 chargers and power banks. We first got a look at the lineup last fall, and now devices with the refreshed 15W magnetic charging tech are finally here. There’s seven new debuts that all pack the recent Qi2 charging tech.
For CES 2024 this year, Anker has two new additions to its lineup of SOLIX portable power stations to show off. There’s the flagship SOLIX F3800, which has more than enough juice to power up electric cars, RVs, and even your home. Then later this spring, the SOLIX C800 Plus will hit the scene with some fun camping-oriented features.
Alongside the rest of tonight’s Anker announcements, the brand’s eufy division is also upgrading its robotic cleaning system lineup with the new X10 Pro Omni. Delivering flagship features, this all-in-one cleaner bot features the brand’s latest tech with both vacuuming and mopping action as well as companion app control and the Omni charging and auto-clean station. Scope out the details on the new Anker X10 Pro Omni cleaning system debuting for CES 2024 down below.
MSI’s new Claw gaming handheld is officially being revealed at CES 2024 today. We got a first look at the new debut last week as the form-factor leaked, and now all of the details on this Intel-powered handheld arrive.
TCL is typically best known for its affordable range of smart 4K TVs, and we are seeing a fresh batch unveiling at CES 2024, but it’s the gigantic new 115-inch 115QM89 that’s sure to be making headlines this year. Much of the brand’s more entry-level and mid-tier sets are getting a refresh at CES 2024, complete with better performance and bigger screens, a broader range of mini LED models, better backlighting, enriched color, a series of TCL AIPQ processing upgrades, and built-in multi-channel sound, but it is taking things up a notch, quite literally, with its new behemoth QD mini LED TV. Head below for more details.
Sennheiser is starting off the year by offering a look at three new personal listening experiences. The new flagship Momentum 4 earbuds are being joined by the company’s first sport buds and a pair of over-ear headphones with the Sennheiser Accentum Plus, all of which are taking the stage at CES 2024 this year.
Ubiquiti is finally launching its first Wi-Fi 7 access point. A fitting week to show off the new tech, the company is getting in on the CES 2024 action with the debut of a long-awaited Wi-Fi 7 expansion to its popular UniFi networking platform. We explore what to expect from the new Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro access point and its $189 price tag below.
Victrola, a brand best known for its turntable and audio products, has brought its new high-end Works with Sonos turntable to CES 2024 alongside its latest and much more affordable new Victrola Automatic for folks that don’t need the fancy streaming tech. While the new high-end Sapphire model isn’t its first Works with Sonos device, it does bring some interesting new tech to its upper echelon vinyl player lineup with the ability to stream to just about any device you might have in your setup. Head below for more details.
Samsung’s not the only one with transparent screen tech on display at CES 2024, LG has now unveiled the “world’s first wireless transparent OLED TV.” We caught a glimpse at LG’s wireless TV systems last year – a world’s first in their own right, but this time it is going see-through with the latest iteration of its LG SIGNATURE OLED T. Get a better look and scope out the details and down below.
The JBL CES 2024 announcements have arrived with loads of new additions to the brand’s growing lineup of headphones, wireless earbuds, and speakers. The brand has been a mainstay around here for years with notable options in the portable Bluetooth and party speaker lineup, both of which are landing with next-generation devices on tap for CES 2024, but JBL is also debuting an updated version of “the world’s first Smart Charging Case” on its Live TWS 3 wireless earbuds. Head below for a closer look at the most exciting releasing coming from JBL at CES 2024.
Samsung always takes CES as the opportunity to show off what’s new from its TV lineup, and 2024 is no different. We’re now getting a look at its latest lineup of home theater upgrades including a pair of new 4K and 8K Neo QLED units, as well as new glare-free OLED sets and more.
After the launch of its new modular Express 1M2 portable solid-state drive, OWC is ready to expand its “best-in-class ThunderBlade portable storage line” for CES 2024. The brand is looking to provide content creators and professional-grade video setups with what it refers to as as a new version of its ThunderBlade RAID drive that “continues to set the bar for what is possible in the realm of production drives” with increased RAID 5 performance and expanded capacity options. Head below for a closer look.
Last week, gadgetnewsonline was able to report exclusively on one LEGO Star Wars set that would be joining the 2024 lineup. It was just a single bullet in our original coverage from the start of the year, noting that there would be a BrickHeadz bundle based around The Phantom Menace. Now a few others have corroborated the news, and we’re ready to speculate on just what might be included. After all, Episode I theming means there’s a chance we finally get a LEGO Jar Jar Binks BrickHeadz figure…
Now that 2024 is underway, gadgetnewsonline can share some updates on what to expect from the upcoming LEGO Ideas lineup for the year. The LEGO Group wasted no time showing off the theme’s first creation earlier this week with the debut of the Family Tree, but there’s so much more in-store. From the long-awaited LEGO Dungeons and Dragons set to the Red London Telephone Box and the long-awaited Jaws set, we break it down below.
Yesterday, MSI showed off the teaser for its first entry into the Steam Deck competitor space. Now today we’re getting a first look at what to expect from the new MSI handheld, which has been deemed the Claw.
Today, accessory and iPhoneography brand SANDMARC is introducing its new content-creator Pro Headlamp. While we have come to adore the brand’s iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands, it actually cut its teeth in the smartphone-based photography space and is now expanding its lineup of accessories beyond the tripods, Creator Camera grip, and ring light we featured previously. The new SANDMARC Pro headlamp is now available for purchase ahead of delivery this month and we also have an exclusive discount code for you as well. Head below for more details.
Traditional smokers require ample outdoor storage space and optimal weather, most consumers don’t have one or the other when the cravings for smoked brisket hit. The team at GE is debuting the world’s first indoor smoker at CES 2024 in the coming days, and they have our attention, we are listening! The GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker with Active Smoke Filtration is sure to be a hit, check out what we know so far below.
Dell’s popular XPS laptop lineup is getting a major makeover. Some of the most popular Windows laptops around are getting a refresh to have a better chance of going toe to toe with Apple’s latest MacBooks, as Dell adopts the 14- and 16-inch form-factors alongside some other changes like a dedicated Windows Copilot key ahead of CES 2024.
The next LEGO Ideas set is here. It certainly didn’t take long for the LEGO Group to reveal the next fan-inspired creation into 2024, as today we’re getting an official look at the upcoming Family Tree (21346). This over 1,000-piece model delivers a cute way to show off family photos, which can be hung on the brick-built branches throughout the family tree.
Last fall, gadgetnewsonline reported that 2024 would see the LEGO Group celebrate the 25th anniversary of Star Wars sets. Today, we have more official confirmation it’s happening, as the logo for the upcoming festivities has been revealed. Or better yet, leaked. Here’s everything we know so far about the celebration.
Samsung today is kicking off the CES 2024 action a bit early with the debut of three new gaming monitors. The company has been on a roll with its Odyssey series as of late, and now there’s a trio of new additions to the collection complete with OLED panels. Ranging from a massive new 49-inch display to the company’s first flat monitors in the Odyssey lineup, we break it down below.
Ubiquiti is wasting no time starting out 2024 with some new reveals. Today, we have the new Swiss Army Knife Ultra hitting the scene, delivering an indoor and outdoor access point that we can only hope lives up to its ambitious name. But with Wi-Fi 5 at the center of the experience, things aren’t looking good.
We’re officially into 2024. Now that the first batch of new LEGO Star Wars sets have already been released for January, we’re turning our attention to the rest of the year’s releases. Since our last check in over the summer, there’s tons more we can share about the LEGO Star Wars 2024 sets, including news on future UCS builds, mini-scale ships, battle packs, and more.
UGREEN is starting out 2024 by launching a new lineup with some of its most capable chargers yet. The new Nexode Pro series earns its name by packing even more power into smaller packages than before. There’s two models now available at launch with some discounts attached, as well as two more announced that’ll be available in the near future.
We’re getting a first look at five new 2024 LEGO BrickHeadz today ahead of their debut next month. Bringing five new iconic characters into the collection of brick-built figures, soon you’ll be able to assemble Stitch, a potted version of Groot, Peter Parker in his Iron Spider suit, and a combo pack with two Sonic the Hedgehog characters.
One of the biggest waves of LEGO sets all year is launching today to start off 2024. As the LEGO Group normally does every January 1, the company is launching a whole batch of all-new creations. This time around, you’ll find everything from the latest Star Wars and Marvel recreations to Technic, City, Ninjago, the new LEGO Ideas Polaroid, and many other new sets. Head below for the full scoop on all of the new LEGO sets available for January 2024.
As has become a tradition around gadgetnewsonline as the year comes to a close, all of the writers here on the site are getting a bit retrospective on all of the gear we’ve taken a look at in 2023. Alongside all of the tech, toys, and fashion we’ve reviewed since January, there is a selection of things each of us bought for ourselves that might not have been covered – or perhaps that we just want to highlight again. You’ll find all of gadgetnewsonline’ Favorite Things of 2023 down below, including Fujifilm cameras, PreSonus speakers, and more.
The year is coming to an end after seeing hundreds of different LEGO sets hit store shelves. While we’re gearing up to start covering all of the new creations come 2024, beforehand we’re taking a retrospective look at what this year already delivered. Including some of the largest models ever made to more affordable and display-worthy creations, you’ll want to head below for our best LEGO sets of 2023.
Throughout 2023, we’ve reviewed a collection of the latest true wireless earbuds. Including a wide range of brands, form-factors, and price points, we’ve settled on five of our favorite alternatives to first-party offerings from Apple, Google, and Samsung. Including Sony’s new XM5, Anker’s latest budget-friendly buds, and some other unique offerings, you’ll find all of the best earbuds of 2023 outlined below.
Now that the holidays are officially behind us, it’s time to continue an annual tradition here at gadgetnewsonline – Write-Off Week. The year is winding down and time is running out to make last-minute purchases to deduct from 2023’s taxes. Many have been on the work-from-home journey for well over a year, and some are just starting out. It doesn’t matter what camp you’re in, this week is your last chance to score some tax deductible gear that’s able to be written off in April. Keep reading for all of our favorite Write-Off Week deals.
Running for almost a decade at this point, each December we kick off the annual tradition of seeing what’s in the year’s LEGO Advent Calendars. And for 2023, there’s so much to be excited about. With 24 days of different creations on tap, we’ll be taking a day-by-day look to highlight all of the miniature creations, minifigures, and other builds in the countdown to the end of the month. This year, we’re checking out the latest LEGO Star Wars, Marvel, City, and Friends Advent Calendars for 2023.
As more direct-drive wheelbases become available, and some of them at a more entry-level torque power, the need for an affordable sim-racing cockpit that supports direct-drive wheelbases is growing. Next Level Racing, which provides entry-level wheel stands up to robot-like robust sim racing cockpits saw the need and now has the GTRacer that we are looking at today. Coming in at $399, it’s a setup from the foldable GTLite for those who need a bit more stability for more powerful wheelbases. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details.
If you can’t decide what to gift the special someone on your list, a Setapp subscription is going to do just the trick. On top of not having to worry about shipping times, Setapp offers gift cards for its curated collection of Mac and iOS apps by MacPaw that are sure to help supercharge their workflow to start off 2024.
Remember Apple’s MagSafe Duo? Because Twelve South sure does. The company just launched its new ButterFly portable charger earlier in the month with a design that looks and feels like the next-generation of Apple’s 2-in-1 charger. I’ve been using it the past few weeks and have to say that it really is everything I’ve wanted from a portable MagSafe and Apple Watch charger.
The LEGO Ideas team today is officially revealing what’s next on tap for the Ideas theme. With a record-breaking 71 different creations vying for the chance to be turned into an official set, now two have been chosen. And they are some pretty interesting ideas. Coming to the LEGO Ideas lineup, the builders will be able to soon assemble a Botanical Garden, and the Cullen House from Twilight.
Just after leaked rumors on a potential upcoming PS5 Pro were divulged, it appears as though malicious hackers have gleamed details on upcoming projects coming from Spider-Man 2 developer Insomniac. After releasing arguably the most exciting PS5 title of the year with the latest web-slinging adventure, not to mention Marvel’s Wolverine officially on the horizon, it looks as though more details about the dev’s partnership with Sony and other Marvel IP have now surfaced. Head below for the details.
Over the last few weeks, our team here at gadgetnewsonline has curated our own gift guides for just about anyone on your holiday shopping gift. But now that the window for actually securing a gift is coming to a close, shoppers hoping to score the perfect gift are still in luck. We’ve all put together a selection of last-minute gifts, all of which are ready to be delivered in time for Christmas. Hit the jump for all of our top picks and easy last-minute gifts.
We have a late contender for best MagSafe accessory of the year. DURACELL’s new lineup of portable power stations is finally shipping, delivering what is effectively just an upscaled battery. They can charge more than just a gizmo, with upwards of 250W of power and built-in MagSafe charging pads.
elago has been rounding out its collection of vintage Nintendo-inspired Game Boy-style accessories this year, first with its new MagSafe wallet, and now with the new Game Boy Apple charger cover. The brand uses its fun designs to standout from the crowd and the sea of standard matte treatments out there, much like the Game Boy AirPods cover we have featured a number of times over the years and the vintage Macintosh MagSafe stand we took a closer look at recently. Today, it is reaching back its retro Nintendo design to wrap Apple’s 35W wall charger in a fun, nostalgic vibe at just $15. Head below for more details.
Vactidy, a smart home appliance manufacturer, has launched its new Nimble T8 Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo that combines powerful suction capabilities with efficient mopping functionality. Now available for purchase, this robotic cleaning device boasts a spacious 250ml dust bin and a 230ml water tank, providing ample volume to complete thorough cleaning tasks.
Friends and family each year always ask me what to get the techy in their lives, and like clockwork I am being summoned again to answer the call. As I do each holiday season here at gadgetnewsonline, I am back to write about my favorite smart home gear in this year’s gift guide.
