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Samsung's Galaxy Upcycling turns old phones into IoT devices
A few years ago, Samsung announced a sustainability initiative called “Galaxy Upcycling,” an effort to repurpose and reuse older smartphones. At its core, the idea is to let people who still own older Galaxy smartphones to use them as part of their connected home rather than just leave them in a drawer (or worse, send them to a landfill). To enable new features for these old phones, Samsung will release a software update that lets owners choose how they want to use their devices.
Targus unveils a virus-killing keyboard light and antimicrobial backpack
Targus is grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic by releasing an UV light for your keyboard, an antimicrobial backpack and other safer gear.
TP-Link adds security cams and a video doorbell to its Kasa smart home line
TP-Link is committing to smart home tech in a big way with Kasa devices that include a video doorbell, security cameras and switches.
Philips' new smart toothbrush adapts to your brushing style
It doesn't need a mode select button, it just knows what you need.
Samsung's smart home vision includes more intelligent fridges and vacuums
CES wouldn't be CES if Samsung didn't have a slew of new appliances to announce, and the longer the company invests in its vision of a connected home, the more we at Engadget wind up writing about refrigerators and vacuums. Samsung's smart Family Hub fridge, for instance, packs all of the same nifty storage options found in the company's Bespoke refrigerators, and once again lets you peek inside the fridge with a camera. There are also new tools here for the novice cook or nutritionist -- you can plot out a week's worth of family meal on a calendar for all to see, and a tie-in with a Samsung cooking app provides meal inspiration, automated ingredient ordering, and guided cooking instructions piped through the refrigerator's 25W speaker.
Spotify Kids' latest feature is parent-curated shared playlists
Parents can now create shared playlists for their children to listen to on Spotify Kids.
Formlabs' new castable wax makes it easier to 3D-print jewelry molds
Formlabs wants to make itself a key part of the jewelry making process.
YSL's at-home lipstick maker lets you create thousands of shades
When L'Oreal showed off its Perso Smart Skincare system last CES, it was still just a prototype. Today, the company is announcing that the Perso system will finally be available for consumers to buy under the Yves Saint Laurent brand. Instead of making different formulations of skincare though, the Rouge Sur Mesure will create a new shade of lipstick each time you need it.
Sensel's touchpad tech could bring realistic haptics to Windows laptops
Sensel wants to bring its shape-shifting touchpad to laptops.
Jabra's Elite 85t noise-cancelling earbuds are now available in more colors
Jabra added four more color options for its comfy and feature-packed Elite 85t true wireless earbuds.
LG's 2021 TVs ship with Google Stadia and a game optimizer
LG's 2021 TVs will include Google Stadia and an optimizer that can fine-tune the picture for specific game genres.
LG's latest 4K UltraFine monitor is its first with an OLED panel
LG is one of the leaders in OLED display technology, but it’s mostly been limited to TVs for the living room thus far. As part of its slate of CES 2021 announcements, though, the company just announced the LG UltraFine OLED Pro monitor, a 31.5-inch 4K screen that features individual dimming for all 8 million pixels. As you’d expect for a high-end monitor, the UltraFine OLED Pro is loaded with connections including USB-C, three standard USB ports, two DisplayPort connections and HDMI.
A 'virtual human' presented some of LG's CES event
Unsurprisingly, some companies are using the format change to experiment with their live-streamed press conferences. LG, for instance, used an entirely virtual human called Reah Keem to promote some of its products today. Keem used those wishes to transition into the LG CLOi UV-C Robot, an already-announced machine that uses ultraviolet light to disinfect public and generally popular areas.
LG dials up the brightness on its 2021 mid-range OLED TVs
LG's new G1-series models use new panel technology called “OLED evo” that’s designed to improve luminosity along with clarity and resolution
LG will fight foldables with a rollable phone, and it's coming in 2021
For the last two years, it's been an open secret that LG has been working on a smartphone with a rollable screen — that is, a device with a display that starts out phone-sized and stretches out into a tiny tablet. It's still not quite done, but that didn't stop LG from offering our first real glimpse at the device — called the LG Rollable — in a lightning-fast teaser during its CES 2021 press conference. While further details are scant, the LG Rollable is at least visually a tantalizing response to Samsung's slew of foldable phones.
Volvo’s self-docking boat tech is now a reality
The technology makes continuous adjustments to the boat's position, enabling it to travel in tight, straight lines.
Fossil debuts an LTE smartwatch and adds new styles to its Michael Kors lineup
Fossil is single-handedly keeping the Wear OS dream alive as the platform languishes while we wait for Google to complete its acquisition of Fitbit. At CES 2021, the fashion giant is announcing several new smartwatches and hybrid watches from its family of brands including Michael Kors and Skagen. Meanwhile, the new Michael Kors Access connected watches run Google’s operating system in designs that are smaller and cleaner than previous generations.
Lutron's outdoor smart plug controls your lights in harsh weather
Lutron has unveiled a Caseta Outdoor Smart Plug that's built to survive tough weather — it can control your patio lights even in torrential downpours.
Roland's Verselab is a groovebox built for vocalists
The Verselab is a music studio in a box complete with a vocal processing unit. It's aimed squarely at singers, songwriters and rappers.
V-Moda's M-200 ANC are its first wireless noise-cancelling headphones
V-Moda has introduced a new version of its M-200 headphones with ANC, the company's first model with active noise cancellation.