Eli Health is back at this year’s CES with more saliva-based hormone tests. Eli Health is back at this year’s CES with more saliva-based hormone tests. by Victoria Song Jan 6, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC Victoria Song is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years of experience… Continue reading You can now take testosterone tests with a stick, your phone, and some spit
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Sony and Honda’s Afeela EV will start customer deliveries in late 2026
Transportation The joint venture also revealed an SUV concept that will go into production as early as 2028. The joint venture also revealed an SUV concept that will go into production as early as 2028. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 6, 2026, 1:54 AM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of… Continue reading Sony and Honda’s Afeela EV will start customer deliveries in late 2026
Lego’s Smart Bricks aren’t just an experiment — and they aren’t just for kids
What the sensor-packed Smart Play initiative means for Lego What the sensor-packed Smart Play initiative means for Lego by Sean Hollister Jan 5, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC Sean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo,… Continue reading Lego’s Smart Bricks aren’t just an experiment — and they aren’t just for kids
Boston Dynamics’ Tesla Bot rival Atlas will start building Hyundai cars in 2028
Transportation The companies say they’ll start making 30,000 Atlas robots annually in 2028. But what about human workers? The companies say they’ll start making 30,000 Atlas robots annually in 2028. But what about human workers? by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 5, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of… Continue reading Boston Dynamics’ Tesla Bot rival Atlas will start building Hyundai cars in 2028
Lego announces Smart Brick, the ‘most significant evolution’ in 50 years
An entire computer and myriad sensors in a 2×4 Lego brick. An entire computer and myriad sensors in a 2×4 Lego brick. by Sean Hollister Jan 5, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC Sean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the… Continue reading Lego announces Smart Brick, the ‘most significant evolution’ in 50 years
Anker adds features and style to its smart home security
The new Eufy line of video doorbells, smart locks, and wall light cams offers better style and more features. The new Eufy line of video doorbells, smart locks, and wall light cams offers better style and more features. by Barbara Krasnoff Jan 5, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC Barbara Krasnoff is a reviews editor who manages… Continue reading Anker adds features and style to its smart home security
Lockly’s new smart locks will support Matter and NFC
Smart Home The Affirm Series will allow access using either physical or digital key cards. The Affirm Series will allow access using either physical or digital key cards. by Barbara Krasnoff Jan 5, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC Barbara Krasnoff is a reviews editor who manages how-tos and various projects. She’s worked as an editor and… Continue reading Lockly’s new smart locks will support Matter and NFC
This robot companion is a cameraman for your pet
The Vex plays with your pet and films it too, even editing the video itself. The Vex plays with your pet and films it too, even editing the video itself. by Dominic Preston Jan 5, 2026, 6:37 AM UTC Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked… Continue reading This robot companion is a cameraman for your pet
Mammotion’s flagship robot lawnmower now uses lidar to map your yard
The Yuba 3 AWD roves your lawn using lidar navigation, dual AI-powered cameras, and a geopositioning system that connects to the internet. The Yuba 3 AWD roves your lawn using lidar navigation, dual AI-powered cameras, and a geopositioning system that connects to the internet. by Emma Roth Jan 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC Emma Roth… Continue reading Mammotion’s flagship robot lawnmower now uses lidar to map your yard
Xreal’s entry-level AR glasses get a spec bump and 3D conversion
Despite the spec bump, the Xreal 1S are $50 cheaper than their predecessor. Despite the spec bump, the Xreal 1S are $50 cheaper than their predecessor. by Victoria Song Photos by Amelia Holowaty Krales Jan 4, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC Victoria Song is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more… Continue reading Xreal’s entry-level AR glasses get a spec bump and 3D conversion