Microsoft is testing a comprehensive visual update to its Edge browser, making it more similar to the Copilot app, reports Windows Central. The new visual design includes new settings pages, updated quick menus, and a new tab page with shapes, colors, and fonts taken directly from the Copilot app. The changes are not tied to AI mode and are applied even if Copilot features are not enabled. Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s CEO of AI, has previously said that the company wants to develop Edge and integrate it with AI features, rather than creating a completely new AI browser. The new design is currently visible in the Canary and Dev versions of Edge. It’s unclear when it will appear in the full release. You can see an example of what it looks like from Windows Central below: Windows Central Read...

One of the things that has made me enjoy working outside of my home office more is getting a portable laptop monitor. It’s so much more suitable for my workflow to have that extra screen, and it’s nice to have it with me when I’m working on the go. If you wish you had more screen real estate while working on your laptop, you’ll love this Uperfect 2K portable monitor for $134 (that’s 30% off on Amazon). View this Amazon deal This Uperfect 2K monitor has a 16-inch IPS panel boasting a 2560×1600 resolution. That’s a ton of screen space to split all the apps you need and push your productivity to new heights. A 2K resolution is also perfect for all those movies and streams you’re bound to watch. With its 120Hz refresh rate, the visuals are smooth and responsive, and it can even be used for light gaming (assuming your laptop is powerful enough). This monitor was built to be used in all sorts of environments, as the screen outputs 400 nits of brightness, which means you’ll see just as fine on it when used in a cozy-lit room as in a brightly-lit area. The monitor features two USB-C ports and a Mini HDMI port, so you can connect it to laptops, smartphones, or gaming consoles just as easily. One of the coolest things about this monitor is that it also comes with a smart cover that doubles as a stand for your screen. In this way, you don’t have to worry about what you’re going to prop the monitor on or scratching it while carrying it around in your bag. Don’t miss out on this 30% discount—grab the Uperfect 2K monitor for $134! Now`s your chance to get this 16-inch 2K portable monitor for 30% offBuy now at Amazon Read...

Microsoft is currently working on a new version of Windows 11 that breaks from the usual update cycle. Windows 11 version 26H1 will be a variant that’s specially adapted for Snapdragon X2 systems, which we reported on previously. However, it was unclear when exactly Windows 11 26H1 would be officially released. Back in November, Microsoft released an initial test version of 26H1, which was initially reserved for Windows Insiders, but kept the full release date under wraps. Now, Windows Latest claims to have learned from official sources at CES that the first PCs with Snapdragon X2 and Windows 11 26H1 on board will be shipped by April 2026 at the latest. This new generation of Arm-based devices is expected to be even more powerful, running on up to 18 CPU cores while consuming significantly less power. AI will also be used, of course. Windows 11 will feature a new AI agent that acts more intelligently and optimizes Copilot+ PCs so that they can perform tasks optimally. Apart from that, however, 26H1 will not differ fundamentally from the current Windows 11 25H2. It’s not a major feature update, but rather a technical adjustment for the new devices. Microsoft took a similar approach back with the release of the first Copilot+ PCs. What about “normal” users? Existing Windows 11 users don’t need to expect any changes for the time being. Version 26H1 will be more of a “silent update” that will pass most people by. Nevertheless, it’ll be exciting to see how Microsoft adapts Windows 11 for the new generation of powerful AI PCs. As usual, most users can expect a new major Windows 11 version in the second half of 2026. Windows 11 26H2 is expected to be released with new features and improvements that will run on all systems (assuming it doesn’t suffer from the usual problems in major Windows 11 updates). Read...

This shouldn’t come as a surprise–AI is omnipresent these days–but Gmail is getting a big old AI upgrade, and this time Google’s taking a hammer to its paywall. During a press briefing led by Ross Reichardi from Gmail PR and Blake Barnes, head of Gmail product, Google announced a wide rollout of AI-powered Gmail features to all U.S. users for free. That includes tools like Help Me Write, AI-generated summaries in email threads, and more advanced Smart Replies, which were previously limited to paying customers. There’s a brand-new Proofread feature that helps you spiffy up your email drafts in real time. It helps with things like fixing incorrect word usage and grammatical errors, and breaking up sentences that go on and on into infinity. You don’t have to use these suggestions if you don’t want to–they’re one-click optional. There’s also an undo button if you’re not feeling it. Google Paying subscribers get some exclusive perks, though. Google One Pro and Ultra users now see AI overviews in Gmail’s search bar. This lets you ask questions like, “How much was my last electric bill?” and get summarized answers based on your email history. You don’t have to endlessly scroll to find whatever it is you’re looking for. Google They also introduced a new feature called AI Inbox, which transforms your inbox into a kind of personal assistant. It uses Google’s Gemini to read entire threads and pull out emails that require immediate attention. Don’t worry, the traditional inbox you know and love is still there, and now you can toggle between the views. AI Inbox is rolling out to testers starting today, January 8.  Privacy was a big talking point throughout the briefing (as it should be!). Google stressed that personal Gmail content used for these AI features is processed in a private, isolated environment and is not used to train Gemini models. You can also turn these features off entirely. So, what did I take away from this meeting? I see it as a clear push to make Gmail feel less overwhelming and more approachable. I’m not entirely closed off to it, as my own inbox contains years of email exchanges. That said, I’m still leery of the idea of AI further worming its way into my personal digital space.  The rollout is live today for consumer accounts and Pro/Ultra subscribers, though the AI Inbox is limited to a select group of testers, with wider availability coming later. Read...

TP-Link’s Tapo smart home brand offers some of the most affordable home security cameras on the market, and the company introduced three new models at CES this week: One with 4K resolution, one with two independent 2K lenses (one fixed, one pan/tilt), and a second, hardwired pan/tilt model with a 2K lens and an adjustable 1500-lumen floodlight. The battery-powered cameras are recharged by adjustable solar panels and boast dual-band Wi-Fi adapters (2.4- and 5GHz) (the hardwired floodlight model is 2.4GHz only). All three cameras are equipped with AI motion detection that can discern between people, pets, and vehicles (with no subscription requirements); and the option of up to 512GB of onboard storage (via user-provided microSD cards) and/or cloud storage via TP-Link’s Tapo Care. TP-Link also offers the NAS box-like Tapo H500 smart home hub for storing video recordings on your home network. You’ll need one of these two storage options if you decide to take advantage of these cameras’ option to record 24/7, not just when motion is detected . The device provides 16GB of storage and can host up to a 16TB hard disk drive. It’s currently available at Amazon for $130. Each of the cameras is rated IP65 for protection from the elements. Here’s a deeper dive into each model: Tapo MagCam C465 TP-Link This is a battery-powered bullet-style camera with a fixed lens with a 134-degree field of view that captures video in 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels). Outfitted with both starlight night vision for color and energy-efficient black-and-white infrared night vision, the camera also has dual spotlights onboard.   The camera mounts to a magnetic base that makes it easy to adjust the angle at which it’s aimed. To deter theft, the camera is also tethered to its base, and it will sound an onboard alarm and send an alert to the Tapo app if anyone tampers with it. The camera has a 100dBA onboard siren. Its integrated solar panel is also adjustable, thanks to being mounted to a ring around the camera’s lens. This allows it to be rotated 90 degrees horizontally and tilted up to 45 degrees vertically for maximum exposure to the sun. TP-Link says a 50-minute charge of its 7,800mAh lithium-ion battery will yield 24 hours of continuous operation; with more typical use, a fully charged battery will last up to 180 sunless days. The Tapo MagCam C465 is available now for $139.99, including at Amazon. Tapo C645D Kit TP-Link Dual-lens security cameras like the Tapo C645D Kit are a relatively new thing. Tapo’s take on the concept combines a fixed-position wide-angle camera with 2K resolution (2304 x 1296 pixels) with a 2K pan/tilt camera mounted below it. The camera features up to 33 feet of motion detection range, and its pan/tilt lens be programmed to lock on to a moving target and automatically track it as it moves, keeping it centered in its field of view. While using the Tapo app, you can also tap anywhere in the live field to focus the camera on that spot. The fixed lens has a 165.1-degree diagonal field of view, while the pan/tilt lens has a more limited 65.5-degree horizontal field of view, but that second lens is installed in an independent enclosure that can pan 360 degrees and tilt over a 90-degree arc.   You’ll get color night vision courtesy of six onboard spotlights, as well as the option for the battery-saving infrared black-and-white night vision.   The Tapo C645D Kit is outfitted with a 10,000mAh battery that TP-Link says will deliver a full day’s operation when its detachable solar panel is exposed to just one hour of sunlight. A fully charged battery can supply the camera with enough juice to operate for up to four months. The camera can be mounted to a wall or to the ceiling, while its solar panel can either be put on top of the camera or detached and mounted in a location with better exposure to the sun, thanks to its 13-foot cable. The Tapo C645D Kit is available now for $149.99, including at Amazon. Tapo C710 Pan/Tilt Floodlight Camera TP-Link Ring was the first manufacturer to mate a security camera to an outdoor floodlight, but it didn’t take long for the rest of the industry to join the dance. TP-Link’s Tapo C710 is the latest to make the camera hanging under its floodlight a pan/tilt model. And it’s not just the camera element that can be adjusted—the 1500-lumen floodlight in Tapo’s device can also be repositioned (manually, that is. It’s not motorized like the camera.) It should come as no surprise that this model must be hardwired to your home’s electrical wiring—a battery wouldn’t last long when tasked with producing that much light for long stretches. The floodlight element is dimmable, but its color temperature is fixed at a neutral 4,000 Kelvin—right between “warm” and “cool.” Its enclosure can manually be pivoted left or right, and TP-Link gives you the option having it automatically turn on in response to the camera’s motion detection-sensor. The 2K camera below the floodlight cam is a pan/tilt model that can pan 360 degrees and tilt over a 140-degree arc, with the same auto-tracking feature available on the Tapo C645D Kit pan/tilt camera. Both color and black-and-white infrared night vision are supported. The Tapo C710 will be available soon for $99.99 at TP-Link and at Amazon. This news story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best home security cameras. Read...

Household robot manufacturer iGarden unveiled its new M1 series of robotic pool cleaners at CES today, complementing its existing K series line of underwater scrubbers. And much like the K series, these four new models are distinguished almost exclusively by their battery size and resulting operating time. The M1 series showcases a revamped design that features four wheels instead of treads, with a bulbous section in the center of the robot that makes it look like the cockpit of a race car. The bright red color treatment only furthers that connotation, much as it did with the K Pro 150 we reviewed in October, 2025.) The very front of the robot, however, is where you’ll find its secret sauce, including twin cameras designed to help it scan the pool in 3D. iGarden says the cameras improve debris detection, floor coverage, and obstacle avoidance. As is becoming increasingly common with household robots, AI-powered algorithms analyze the video feed and are key part of the behind-the-scenes intelligence. iGarden also launched its new L- and L AWD-series robot lawn mowers at CES.iGarden Additional features across the M1 line include a new two-tier filter designed to improve tiny particle capture while reducing clogging, and a dual water pump design that adapts suction power to the environment, based on an analysis of how much and what type of debris the robot is capturing. A welcome one-touch return system instructs the robot to climb the nearest wall to reach the waterline for easy, pole-free retrieval, although it isn’t entirely clear how this system works at the moment. (Based on photography we’ve seen, it’s likely through a remote-control wand with flashing lights on one end.) At launch, the four models in the new series are the M1-50, with a 7500mAh battery and about 5 hours of running time; the M1-80, with a 10,400mAh battery and about 8 hours of running time; the M1-100, also with a 10,400mAh battery but a promised 10 hours of running time; and the M1 Pro-125, with a 14,500mAh battery and about 12.5 hours of running time. The units also differ based on pump rate, with the M1-50 offering a lower flow of 3,170 to 5,019 gallons per hour, the middle two robots featuring 4,227 to 6,076 gallons per hour, and the M1 Pro-125 hitting 5,283 to 7,133 gallons per hour. Many of the other features of the K Series, including running time options, periodic scheduling, various cleaning modes, and iGarden’s speed-boosting “Turbo Mode,” remain ported over to the new M1 models. Pricing and availability for each of the new robot models had not been published at press time. This news story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best robotic pool cleaners. Read...

Serious gamers need a serious mouse, and the Razer Viper V3 Pro is an absolutely fantastic pick as far as I’m concerned—and it’s infinitely more enticing now that it’s on sale with a hefty 31 percent discount on Amazon, slashing it down to a brand-new all-time lowest price of $110! View this Amazon deal This is a wireless gaming mouse for esports, and it’s one of the better options in this class. Weighing just 54 grams, the Viper V3 Pro features an ultra-lightweight design that’s perfect for competitive precision as well as casual comfort. The minimal weight makes it easier to aim exactly where you need to, without weighing you down over longer sessions. The Viper V3 Pro also features an insane 35K DPI optical sensor that makes it uber sensitive, plus 8K HyperPolling that provides ultra-smooth responsiveness in tandem with Razer HyperSpeed. The best part is that it works well on just about any surface—including glass—so no matter what desk you’re playing on, you can carry your team. When we reviewed the Razer Viper V3 Pro, we gave it a 4-star rating, appreciating its feathery weight, ergonomic design, optical switches, and the high-DPI 35K sensor. “The Razer Viper V3 Pro is the new flagship of the Razer mouse series and aims to raise the bar for wireless gaming mice,” our review reads. Designed for endurance, the Viper V3 Pro supports up to 95 hours of continuous battery life, so you’ll go quite a while before needing to recharge. Grab the Razer Viper V3 Pro for just $110 sooner than later because this is the best price we’ve seen and it won’t stick around forever. Save 31% on Razer`s high-performance wireless esports gaming mouseBuy now at Amazon Read...

Philips Hue doesn’t have any new smart lights to unveil at CES 2026, but it does have a new smart lighting feature that aims to make your existing Hue lights look better than ever.  Slated to arrive in early spring, SpatialAware is exclusive to the new and more powerful Hue Bridge Pro and it’s designed to analyze the position of the Hue lights in a room and “distribute” your light scenes across each light, thus ensuring they “work together in harmony.” Without SpatialAware, the Hue app doesn’t consider the position of your lights when it activates a light scene. SpatialAware uses an algorithm that “intentionally” spreads colors across all the Hue lights in a room, resulting in “more immersive, dynamic, and true-to-life” lighting, according to Philips Hue. For example, when SpatialAware is applied to a Hue sunset scene, lamps on one side of the room might glow in a brighter orange to simulate the look of the setting sun while the lights on the other side might be darker. In order for SpatialAware to work its magic, you must use the camera on your smartphone to scan the positions of all the Hue lights in a given room, with the “latest augmented reality technologies” helping to determine which lights are where. You’ll need to re-scan the room if you ever add lights to your setup, Hue says. SpatialAware will be accessible via the Scene Gallery in the Hue app, and the feature is compatible with roughly half of existing light scenes, namely “nature-inspired” ones such as Lake Mist, Mountain Breeze, Savannah Sunset, and Lake Placid. Philips Hue also had a few other features to announce at CES 2026, including “seamless” Apple Home support for the Hue Secure camera and video doorbell, as well as Hue contact sensors. The added Apple Home support is set to arrive in the first quarter of the year. Apple TV 4K users will also be able to stream live feeds from their Hue Secure cameras in picture-in-picture mode “in the coming months,” Hue says.  Hue Bridge Pro owners can now migrate multiple Hue Bridges to migrate to the newer hub in one shot, while the Hue AI assistant is gaining the ability to create automations from user prompts, such as “wake me up at 6:45 a.m. every day except Wednesdays.”  Finally, lighting and accessory automations will soon appear in their associated rooms and zones within the Hue app, rather than simply appearing in a single list under the Automations tab.  This news story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best smart lights. Read...

Ikea made a splash three years ago when it joined forces with an award-winning designer for a striking line of decorative house lamps. At CES this week, Ikea is adding a new twist to those Varmblixt lights: smarts, complete with a dash of Matter.  Slated to go on sale in April, the latest entries in the Varmblixt line will include smarter versions of the existing Varmblixt donut lamp and a pendant, and both will offer a full range of smart features along with Matter compatibility.  The updated Varmblixt donut lamp looks just like it sounds: an oversize and illuminated donut-shaped light with a “soft, matte white glass surface.”   The donut light will come with a dozen preset colors chosen by Sabine Marcelis, the Dutch artist and designer who collaborated with Ikea on the original Varmblixt line. Ikea You can cycle through the colors—which range from white and amber to warm red, soft pink, lavender, turquoise, and yellow—using the included Bilresa remote, with the colors transitioning smoothly from one to the other.  The Varmblixt donut lamp also works with the Ikea Home Smart app, which lets you access more than 40 colors along with light intensity and dimming controls.  Next comes the smart version of the Varmblixt pendant lamp, a striking illuminated tube that looks like it’s been twisted into a “u” shape.  Like its sibling the donut, the Varmblixt pendant comes with the Bilresa remote and can by cycled from a “crisp, cool daylight” to a “warm, candle-like” yellow, Ikea says.  Ikea Besides working with the Ikea app, both the Varmblixt donut and pendant lamp will work with Matter, the new smart home protocol that acts as the glue between Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and other Matter-compatible platforms.  That means you could incorporate both of the new Varmblixt lights into any of those big smart ecosystems, perfect for adding them to existing smart light groups or smart home automations. You’d also be able to control the lights with Alexa, Gemini, and Siri voice commands.  The upcoming Varmblixt lights are set to go on sale in April, according to Ikea. The company has yet to release pricing details.  Ikea’s announcement of the Matter-enabled Varmblixt lights comes just a couple of months after Ikea unleased more than 20 Matter products, including Matter-compatible smart bulbs, sensors, and remotes.  Ikea went all-in with Matter last summer by releasing a software update that turned Ikea’s Dirigera smart hub into a Thread border router, meaning it can both discover and take charge of Thread-enabled Matter devices. Read...

Corsair announced the latest additions to its gaming peripheral line at CES 2026, which includes the Galleon 100 SD Editon keyboard and new versions of the Sabre V2 Pro Wireless mice. They also announced the Corsair MM Pro Control Esports-tuned cloth mouse pad. The Galleon 100 SD Edition keyboard features integrated Stream Deck hardware. It includes a 5-inch 720×1280 LCD color screen with Stream Deck integration for all your streaming animations, widgets, and shortcuts. The Stream Deck Module includes dual rotary dials, a sizable widget display area, and 12 x LCD screen keys that function as G-Keys in HW mode. The Stream Deck LCD in the keyboard integrates with common apps that gamers will use to manage peripherals without having to pause the game. The rest of the keyboard sounds awesome, too. It features an 8000Hz polling rate, per-key customizable RGB lighting, and a mood bar. The keys incorporate MLX HiFi switches and PBT DS keycaps with a gasket mount for a smooth typing sensation. To prevent unwanted noise, the keys include an upgraded sound dampening solution. There’s also a cushioned palm rest. Corsair There are two new variants of the Sabre V2 Pro Wireless mouse, a carbon fiber variant (CF) and a metallic variant (MG). Both Corsair mice feature lightning-fast hyper-polling rates up to 8,000Hz, DPIs of 33K, and battery life of up to 100 hours. They’re also super lightweight. The CF variant weighs just 1.94 oz (55 grams) while the MG variant weighs 1.97 oz (56 grams). Corsair has fine-tuned the mechanical switches for a 100 million click lifespan. The mice also include tri-mode connectivity, including 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and connection via a wired USB-C cable. Corsair Corsair has designed the MM Pro Control Esports-tuned Cloth Mouse Pad for professional level tracking and precision. It features a hex-patterned polyurethane base, which Corsair says can hold its position even in the most frenetic movements so you’re never put off your game. It also features a thick 4mm base for better hand cushioning and it’s hand washable. Corsair Availability and pricing for these products has yet to be announced. Read...