NexLawn, a newcomer to the U.S. market, has unveiled a pair of robotic mowers aimed at transforming yard care. One is an ace at ascending steep slopes and trimming near tough-to-reach borders, while the other boasts a mechanical arm that can—among other things—play fetch your dog. We’re not kidding. First, let’s talk about NexLawn’s more traditional robot mower. The company’s flagship release, the Navia 6000 AWD is a rugged, high-end mower designed to tackle large and difficult properties, and it goes on sale this spring. The mower’s NextTrim feature extends its blades outward during edge passes, allowing it to cut closer to borders and reduce the uncut strip typically left behind. This could eliminate much of the manual trimming other robot mowers still require. NexLawn says the Navia can mow up to 0.9 acres per day on a 90- to 120-minute charge and handle slopes as steep as 80 percent. Navia 6000 AWD can mow up to 0.9 acres per day on a 90- to 120-minute charge and handle slopes as steep as 80 percent. NexLawn It employs a positioning system that combines satellite signals, 360-degree laser scanning (LiDAR), and dual-camera stereo vision to map the yard and avoid obstacles, eliminating the need for boundary wires. But the company’s most eye-catching debut isn’t something you can buy—at least not yet. The Master X is a concept mower equipped with a robotic arm that folds down when not in use and extends nearly a meter to interact with its surroundings. The arm supports interchangeable tools, allowing it to pick up yard debris, trim areas beyond the mower’s reach, harvest small fruit, or operate simple gardening accessories like watering cans. A video shown at CES even demonstrated the Master X tossing a tennis ball for a dog to retrieve. The Master X concept mower features a robotic arm with swappable tools for trimming, picking up debris, and even watering plants.NexLawn While still a prototype, the Master X points toward a more ambitious future for robotic yard tools, one where mowers are as much about managing the landscape as they are about cutting grass. The company says it’s targeting a 2027 release for the product. For consumers with smaller lots or less aggressive terrain, NexLawn plans to bring its Vidar series of mowers to the U.S. this spring. These models, available in standard and all-wheel-drive versions, support similar wire-free navigation and smart edge trimming in more compact packages. The Navia 6000 AWD will be available in North America this spring for $3,999. The company’s more compact Vidar 800 and Vidar 3200 AWD models will sell for $1,399 and $3,299, respectively. If you’re attending CES in person, NexLawn is exhibiting its wares at booth #51971. This story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best robot lawn mowers. Read...

Desloc has announced a trio of residential smart locks at CES, each combining different blends of biometric access, smart connectivity, and power efficiency. The lineup spans from a sub-$200 palm vein reader to a high-end model with integrated cameras and an indoor display. Desloc says the locks will roll out in stages throughout 2026, with pricing that increases as features are added. Desloc K140 Plus brings touchless biometric access to Desloc’s lineup The K140 Plus sets the baseline for Desloc’s 2026 U.S. lineup. It’s a residential smart deadbolt with fewer physical and conceptual moving parts than the higher-end models that follow. Its headline feature is palm vein recognition. Instead of scanning a fingerprint or requiring contact with a keypad, the lock reads vein patterns beneath the skin of your palm, which the company posits is both faster and harder to spoof than surface-level biometrics. You hold your hand near the lock, and it unlocks without being touched. The K140 Plus also supports gesture-based unlocking. Using radar sensing, the lock can detect a simple hand wave within close range to trigger entry, another option meant to reduce physical interaction with the hardware. The Desloc K140 Plus reads vein patterns beneath the skin of your palm to unlock.Desloc Built-in Wi-Fi handles app-based control, including remote locking and unlocking, real-time alerts, and door status monitoring. Power comes from a 10,000mAh rechargeable battery, with a USB-C port available for emergency charging if the battery runs down while you’re out. Design-wise, Desloc keeps things restrained. The lock has a slim profile and a hidden keypad that only appears when needed. It’s compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands. For durability, Desloc says the K140 Plus is rated IP65 for protection from the elements, and it meets the ANSI/BHMA Grade 3 standard for commercial locks. While that is the lowest grade on the ANSI scale, commercial locks are generally more robust than residential models (which use the related BHMA scale). Pricing is set at less than $200. Availability is a little less precise: the press materials point to pre-orders beginning early 2026, with some references narrowing that to February. Desloc K150 Plus adds solar-assisted power and expanded biometrics The K150 Plus builds directly on the K140 Plus. It carries over the same core feature set—touchless entry, built-in Wi-Fi, app control, and voice assistant support—and then adds a different approach to power management and more ways to unlock the door. The biggest change is the addition of a perovskite solar panel built into the lock. Perovskite materials convert light to electricity more efficiently than traditional silicon, especially in low light—which is ideal for shaded doorways. The panel isn’t meant to replace the battery outright, but to slow down how often it needs to be recharged. The K150 Plus includes a perovskite solar panel built into the lock for better battery management in low-light environments, such as shaded doorways.Desloc In low-light conditions, the lock relies on a removable 10,000mAh battery, allowing easy replacement without downtime. The K150 Plus also expands the ways you can unlock it. In addition to palm vein and gesture-based access, it adds 3D facial recognition with liveness detection, designed to tell the difference between a real person and a photo or video. There’s also an AI-enhanced fingerprint reader, which Desloc says improves accuracy over time and can unlock the door in as little as 0.15 seconds. Like the K140 Plus, the K150 Plus carries an IP65 weather-resistance rating and, according to the manufacturer, meets ANSI/BHMA Grade 3 standards. Priced at less than $300, the K150 Plus is expected to be available for pre-order in the second quarter of 2026. Desloc S150 Max combines a smart lock, video doorbell, and indoor display The S150 Max sits at the top of Desloc’s new lineup and integrates smart lock functionality into a broader front-door security suite. It includes the same app-based controls and biometric access options found on the lower-priced models, and then adds cameras and a display integrated with the interior escutcheon. At the center of the S150 Max is a dual-camera setup designed to cover more than just who’s standing at the door. A forward-facing camera handles visitors, while a second, downward-facing camera keeps tabs on packages. Together, they create a tall, vertical field of view meant to show the full door area from top to bottom. Those cameras feed into cloud-based alerts powered by on-device detection. The lock can flag people, deliveries, pets, and other activity, then send notifications through the companion app. The S150 Max’s dual cameras provide a head-to-toe viewe of visitors via an integrated four-inch display. Desloc The indoor portion of the lock includes a four-inch display that acts like a digital peephole. It shows a live view from outside without requiring a phone, giving homeowners a quick way to check the door before opening it. Power comes from a larger 15,000mAh rechargeable battery, with USB-C emergency charging available if the battery runs low. Notably, Desloc has not listed BHMA or ANSI security ratings for the S150 Max in its press materials. Desloc says the S150 Max will be priced less than $400, with a launch planned for Q3 2026. With this expanded lineup, Desloc aims to scale smart home security from basic biometric access to full-service front-door monitoring. If you’re attending CES in person, Desloc is exhibiting its wares at Venetian Booth #52871. This story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best smart locks. Read...

Asus announced the company’s first ROG-branded gaming headset with planar magnetic drivers at CES 2026. Developed in conjunction with HiFiMAN, the ROG Kithara is an open-backed design built for gamers who care about sound quality as much as gaming performance. This headset is firmly in audiophile grade territory with similar functionality to the much-heralded Audeze Maxwell gaming headset. While most gaming headsets feature neodymium drivers, this one features large 100mm planar magnetic drivers for a better audio fidelity. It also has an ultra wide frequency response, a full band MEMS boom microphone, and balanced connectivity. The ROG Kithara is designed like a high-end headphone rather than a gaming headset. The 100mm planar magnetic drivers are considered huge even for the audiophile space let alone for a gaming headset. Asus says this allows the Kithara to move air with very low distortion while maintaining speed and control. The frequency response is between 8Hz to 55KHz. Asus The open-backed design is a deliberate sound-enhancing feature that allows audio to pass through freely. This concept is designed to prevent sound reverberating around the headset. While an enclosed earcup causes different frequencies to overlap, Asus claims the Kithara has excellent sound separation, allowing better sound definition. The headset also takes a serious view of gaming chat. Instead of a narrowband gaming mic, the Kithara uses a full-band MEMS boom microphone with a 20Hz to 20KHz response and a high-grade signal to noise ratio. Crosstalk is reduced via separate signal paths for the microphone and headphone audio, keeping voices clear and intelligible during multiplayer chat. In the connectivity department, Kithara differentiates itself again. Rather than locking users into a proprietary wireless system or single connector, Asus has opted for a fully analog modular approach. The supplied cable supports swappable 4.4mm, 3.5mm, and 6.3mm single-ended plugs, allowing the headset to be used with most DACs, amplifiers, PCs, Macs, mobile devices, and gaming consoles. Asus promises the Kithara will also have a lightweight metal frame for a robust but comfortable feel while keeping the weight to a respectable 14.8 oz (420-grams), which is suitable for long gaming stints. The headset will feature an 8-way adjustable headband and memory foam padding. The inclusion of leatherette with fabric as well as velour ear cushions allows users to customize the headset’s feel based on their comfort preferences. Asus ROG Kithara will be available in Q1 2026 with pricing to be announced. Read...

Segway is taking its robot lawn mowers to a space they’ve never been before—the commercial market—as it tees up its updated Navimow-brand models at CES in Las Vegas this week.  Segway’s new Terranox series will be the first of the company’s commercial-oriented robot mowers, capable of covering up to six acres of grass, while the flagship X4 residential mower will arrive with four-wheel drive, improved navigation, and the ability to tackle steeper slopes.  In all, Segway is showing off five new lines of its Navimow robot lawn mowers, from the budget i2 series with LiDAR navigation to the commercial-grade Terranox Series, which boasts network RTK (real-time kinematic) positioning, a 360-degree VSLAM camera, and turf-safe Xero-Turn technology.  Slated to arrive later this year (Segway hasn’t revealed pricing yet), the Terranox Series comes in two models: the CM120M1, which can cover up to three acres of lawn, and the CM240M1, which will tackle up to six acres of territory, or roughly the size of a football field.  Both Terranox mowers will offer four-wheel drive as well as a suite of drop-and-mow navigations technologies, including tri-frequency network RTK, a 360-degree VSLAM camera, and VIO (visual-inertial odometry), good for pinpointing its position within centimeters and without the need for perimeter wires or antenna reference stations  The flagship X4 ($2,499 for the 1-acre X430, $2,999 for the 1.5-acre X450) takes the Terranox’s four-wheel drive and navigational features while also adding Segway’s MowMentum Cutting System, which boasts a dual-cutting deck, 12 thickened cutting blades, and twin 180-watt cutting mowers, all combined with a smart cutting algorithm and the brand’s EdgeSense technology.   Segway The IPX6-rated X4 (meaning the robot is resistant to rain, lawn sprinklers, water splashes, and wet grass) will have an 84-percent slope capability, good for climbing slopes up to 40 degrees, and it’s also designed to scale steps up to 2.8 inches high. VisionFence 2.0 tech will allow the X4 to detect and avoid roughly 200 types of objects, from pets to swings, while its turf-safe Xeno-Turn functionality helps the mower to make tight turns without tearing up the grass.  Available in 0.25- and 0.5-acre models, the three-wheel drive H2 Series (no pricing details yet) employs a combination of LiDAR, network RTK, and RGB vision technology for navigation, allowing the unit to find its way under trees or through narrow passages even at night, while the LiDAR-powered Terrain Adapt and Electronic Stability Control functionality keep the mower balanced on inclines as steep as 24 degrees.  Segway Next up is the i2 AWD Series, which is getting the X2’s Xero-Turn capabilities as well as the ability to climb 24-degree slopes and 1.6-inch steps. The robot’s adaptive drive technology, which only engages the unit’s third wheel when the additional traction is  needed, is designed to boost battery life by up to 30 percent, while LiDAR and network RTK are also on board. Segway The i206 AWD model ($999) will offer a coverage area of 0.15 acres, while the i210 AWD ($1,299) expands that coverage range to 0.25 acres.  Finally, the two-wheel drive i2 LiDAR (pricing is TBD) navigates and avoids obstacles via a combination of solid-state LiDAR and AI-powered vision, and it promises a range of up to 0.37 acres.  All the new Navimow robot lawn mowers will support GeoSketch, a mapping feature on the Navimow app that allows users to customize mowing areas on a 3D interactive map, while Find My functionality will let Apple users locate the robots.  This article is part of TechHive’s coverage of the best robot lawn mowers. Read...

Chamberlain, best known for its smart garage door openers, is making its most ambitious move into home security with the launch of its first smart lock. Unveiled at CES, the myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock combines a smart lock, a 2K HDR video doorbell, and a camera into a single device, expanding the company’s home-access ambitions from the garage to the front door. The $279.99 device offers five methods of entry: fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, a PIN code, smartphone app control, and a physical key. It’s designed to work within the myQ ecosystem, which includes garage door controllers, indoor and outdoor cameras, and accessories like the myQ Smart Garage Video Keypad. The company hasn’t disclosed a BHMA or ANSI grade for he lock. According to Chamberlain, the lock is among the fastest on the market, with an unlock time of just two seconds. It also includes AI-powered detection that identifies people, vehicles, packages, and animals, and can trigger automatic actions like locking or unlocking the door based on whether a recognized individual is detected. The myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock combines a smart lock, a 2K HDR video doorbell, and a camera into a single device, Chamberlain The device operates in temperatures ranging from -4°F to 140°F and is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery that lasts up to six months. A fully charged backup battery (sold separately) can be swapped in to avoid downtime. For homes without a wired chime, Chamberlain also offers an optional myQ Chime accessory. The lock is available to myQ users starting January 6, with general availability on January 13 via myQ.com and select retailers. While the product represents a significant step forward for Chamberlain’s home security lineup, it arrives against the backdrop of growing consumer skepticism about the company’s business practices. In recent years, Chamberlain has been criticized for locking key features behind subscription paywalls after product launch, and for disabling support for popular third-party platforms. In late 2023, the company blocked access to its API for Homebridge and Home Assistant, effectively cutting off users who had relied on those platforms to integrate Chamberlain devices with Apple HomeKit and other smart home ecosystems. Chamberlain framed the move as a necessary step to protect performance and security, but it left many users frustrated and without the integrations they had come to depend on. Even before that, the company had phased out Google Assistant integration and stopped selling its own HomeKit-enabling accessory, the myQ Home Bridge, though it still supports devices that are already in use. Chamberlain has not said whether the new Secure View Smart Lock will require a subscription to access features like video storage or advanced automation. That detail may be crucial for consumers already wary of the company’s history of rolling out fees post-purchase. Whether the Secure View lock will overcome that history remains to be seen. But with deep integration into Chamberlain’s expanding myQ ecosystem, it may appeal to existing users looking for a unified approach to home access control. This story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best smart locks. Read...

One of the most exciting PC trends overall this decade is the rise of gorgeous OLED monitors. They’ve steadily improved year after year, delivering ever-more-luscious visuals at ever-increasing speeds, and during CES 2026, LG revealed a slew of new OLED panels designed to drive gaming fidelity even further. Note that I said panels, not monitors; as a panel supplier, these LG displays will wind up in monitors from other vendors as well as LG’s own goodies. And as a panel supplier, LG is doubling down on OLED. OLED has been under attack from the rise of RGB mini-LED panels that build upon existing LCD technology, for better or worse. LCD and OLED behave in very different ways, and LG’s new Tandem WOLED and Tandem OLED technologies (its first new OLED brands in 13 years!) push the advantage even further. Tandem WOLED will appear in larger displays, like TVs and PC monitors, while Tandem OLED targets smaller devices like laptops, tablets, and automotive displays. I’m a thirsty, disgusting gamer so for this article, let’s focus on Tandem WOLED. Officially called “Primary RGB Tandem 2.0,” Tandem WOLED can hit up to a whopping 4,500 nits in peak form, or 1,500 nits in PC monitors. A nit is equivalent to the brightness of a single candle, and we prefer that laptops hit 250 to 300 nits (or more) for optimal viewing, so that 1,500 nits is a big number — and one you can instantly feel and appreciate witnessing the technology in action. New “Perfect Black Anti-Reflection” tech “offers the world’s lowest reflectance of 0.3%,” ensuring a crisp picture even in bright conditions. Even better, Tandem WOLED supports 99.5% DCI-P3 coverage, an industry term that means its color accuracy is indeed insanely color accurate. The ”WOLED” comes from an additional white light source, joining the usual RGB trio. “By precisely stacking RGB light sources in tandem, it creates pure white light and picture quality that nears perfection — blacks deepen, colors stay naturally true in any environment,” LG says. After seeing it in action, I have to say I agree! OLED vs. Mini LED LG drove home the point in several discrete demos comparing an “affordable” OLED TV against a rival mini LED television. Mini LED uses standard LCD technology, with roughly 1,500 “block-dimming” chunks spread across the screen; OLED can turn each of the 33 million+ pixels in a 4K display on and off independently. It makes a huge difference. The mini LED still looked a lot better than most people’s TVs, but it suffered from color inaccuracy and other issues next to LG’s Tandem WOLED. Since mini LED (and all LCD panels) only dim colors in blocks, images can be affected by surrounding colors; you can witness “bloom” lightening effects around fireworks, and nearby colors affecting the look of people’s skin or supposedly white areas. None of those appeared in LG’s Tandem WOLED panels. To be fair, these were mostly canned test demos to show extremes, but those extremes do happen, and the results largely aligned with my prior experiences with mini LED and LCD displays. Sadly, I wasn’t able to capture convincing pictures of the comparison, since the visual nitpicks on the display can’t be captured by my camera. But trust me: You have to see it to believe it. LG’s boundary-pushing OLED panels At CES 2026, LG announced three boundary-pushing new Tandem WOLED panels to push the advantage. First, there’s a 27-inch gaming OLED capable of hitting a blistering 720HZ at 1080p resolution, or 540HZ at 1440p resolution — ludicrous speeds. This isn’t actually “new” though — the panel already debuted in Asus’ ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W (pictured above) late last year, which knocked our socks off in our review. It earned 4.5 (out of 5) stars and an Editors’ Choice award. “The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W pulls out all the stops to deliver best-in-class motion performance and a long list of bonus features,” our synopsis says. Enough said! Well, not really — read our full review for a deeper look at the underlying tech, and how it handles in the ROG Swift. World’s first OLED with a 240Hz RGB stripe pixel structure LG also showed off an OLED panel with the world’s first 240Hz RGB stripe pixel structure. “RGB stripe structure arranges the three primary color subpixels in a straight line, significantly reducing the visual distortions that can happen at close viewing distances,” LG’s press deck states. It “enables highly detailed and crisp graphic reproduction at 160 pixels per inch.” That’s a lot of geek talk. Let me break it down for you. OLED panels have a flaw that’s not always talked about. Yes, the deep blacks and vivid colors look amazing while gaming or watching videos — but the technology often reproduces on-screen text less precisely. Called “fringing,” text on OLED monitors can sometimes appear somewhat blurry and distorted depending on the implementation. I covered this in-depth in my review of the Corsair Xeneon Flex (which used an LG OLED panel) in 2023, and you can see an example of text fringing from that very monitor below. All those nerd words LG used to describe what “240Hz RGB stripe pixel structure” does basically say that text looks way less sucky. LG says this panel is “Optimized for operating systems such as Windows as well as font-rendering engines, ensuring excellent text readability and high color accuracy.” LG showed off the monitor using a world-building game with lots of text, complete with a magnifier hooked up to the display to show how the RGB subpixel display looks IRL. Fortunately, I was able to get a glimpse of a real world monitor with this panel over at Asus’ booth. Considering that Asus also helped debut those 720Hz/540Hz OLED monitors late last year, I guess Asus and LG are BFFs! Here’s a picture of the just-announced Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM, using LG’s new panel. The system was fairly locked down but I was able to summon the right-click context menu to get a peek at the text fringing advancements, and welp, it looked significantly better than most rival OLEDs. The panel uses LG’s Dynamic Frequency and Resolution (DFR) tech to run at 240Hz at 4K or 480Hz at 1080p. Look for monitors with this new panel to arrive sometime in Q2. LG’s 39-inch ‘5K2K’ gaming OLED 4K? Ha! That’s so yesterday. Acer and LG are making 5K gaming monitors the hot new flex at CES 2026. For LG, that means the introduction of the world’s first 39-inch 5K gaming OLED, with a standard 21:9 aspect ratio and 1500R curvature. There’s not really much more to say beyond that, but hot damn did it look luscious in real life — huge, wide, and utterly packed with high-quality OLED pixels galore. Once these monitors launch in Q2, you’ll want to head down to a Best Buy or Microcenter to check them out with your own eyes — they’re that damned gorgeous. I’m willing to review one of these, just sayin’ LG. Stay tuned to PCWorld (and our live blog) for all the hottest CES 2026 news all week long! Read...

Nvidia didn’t reveal any new graphics cards at CES 2026, but the company didn’t show up at the show empty handed. Not only did Team Green reveal DLSS 4.5, an advanced new form of its industry-leading graphics upscaling and frame generation technology, but it also introduced a new breed of esports-focused gaming monitors. Meet G-Sync Pulsar. G-Sync Pulsar brings a standardized set of features to esports monitors. Pulsar-certified panels will need to be 27-inches, with 1440p resolution and blistering 360Hz refresh rates; hit 1000Hz+ “perceived motion clarity with VRR;” and include Nvidia’s G-Sync Variable Overdrive and new Ambient Adaptive Technology features. Basically, they’re all but guaranteed to melt your socks off — and make blurry visuals in fast-paced games a thing of the past. These could be the ultimate in motion clarity. Nvidia’s G-Sync Pulsar technology is reminiscent of the company’s awesome “Ultra Low Motion Blur” feature in G-Sync monitors, but for visual elements instead of text alone. If Nvidia’s marketing image above can be believed, it’s a marked increase in motion clarity — and I’ll be jumping right on it for my own esports endeavors if claims indeed hold true. I have a demo session scheduled with Nvidia later this week where I can hopefully check it out! I wasn’t able to get a deep-dive technical tutorial on how Pulsar works, but here’s an Nvidia-supplied comparison of how Pulsar works compared to a more traditional display. The downward VRR rolling backlight strobing is the secret sauce to the huge motion clarity improvements, giving the pixels time to stabilize before they’re backlit. Here’s a look at how a G-Sync Pulsar looks in Anno 117: Pax Romana. G-Sync Pulsar monitors will also feature Nvidia’s new Ambient Adaptive Technology, which automatically adjusts your panel’s color and brightness based on your room’s ambient conditions. I guess that means they must include an environmental sensor of some sort? Better yet, these displays should launch soon. Nvidia says availability will start right now during the midst of CES, with models coming from Asus, AOC, Acer, and MSI. Read...

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Known primarily for robots that scale steel structures and automate hazardous industrial maintenance, RobotPlusPlus is at CES this week trying something new: a robot lawn mower for everyday consumers. Developed with the same engineering used in industrial surface-climbing robots, the flagship M6 is designed to handle real-world residential terrain, including steep slopes, uneven ground, and large lawn areas. The company claims the unit can traverse inclines up to 90 percent and clear obstacles as high as 75 mm (2.6 inches), capabilities uncommon among consumer-grade mowers. The M6 runs on an expandable lithium-ion battery platform that offers up to 360 minutes of runtime and can mow up to 1 acre per charge or 2 acres per day with scheduled runs. It supports lawn sizes from 1,000 to 10,000 square meters (0.25 to 2.5 acres) and charges from 20 to 80 percent in 90 minutes with the dual-battery option. Navigation is handled by what the company calls CyberNav Fusion, a multi-sensor system combining VSLAM (visual simultaneous localization and mapping), RTK (real-time kinematic), inertial measurement units, and wheel odometry. Unlike other RTK-based systems, the M6 prioritizes vision-based mapping to improve performance in environments with obstructed satellite signals, such as under trees or near buildings. The mower can store maps of up to 60,000 square meters and manage multiple mowing zones without the need for buried boundary wires. The Goko M6 is designed to handle steep slopes, uneven ground, and large lawn areas. Goko For object detection and avoidance, the M6 uses a four-camera system—one stereo and two mono—branded as QuadVision. The cameras enable real-time identification of obstacles, pets, and people to reduce the risk of collisions and improve safety during autonomous operation. The M6 cuts with a 42 cm (16.5-inch) floating deck with adjustable height settings ranging from 25 to 100 mm. Users can choose between two blade systems: dual rotary mulching blades for tougher grass or dual razor-disc blades aimed at quieter, precision cutting. The mower’s 4WD configuration, paired with front-wheel active steering and adaptive suspension, is intended to improve traction and maneuverability on uneven terrain. The Goko M6 includes smart home integration with Alexa and Google Home, as well as onboard controls via a 4.3-inch LCD screen. It supports 4G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity. Theft deterrence features include GPS tracking, geo-fencing, ownership authentication, and off-ground alerts. The M6 is scheduled to ship in late spring 2026, with preorders expected to open in the second quarter. If you’re attending CES in person, Goko is exhibiting its wares at booth #51772. This story is part of TechHive’s in-depth coverage of the best robot lawn mowers. Read...

Samsung launched the latest Galaxy Book 6 series of notebooks on the heels of Intel’s Core Ultra Series 3 (“Panther Lake”) processor launch at CES 2026, boasting 40 hours of battery life and a “tuned” implementation of the processor. Samsung’s Galaxy Book 6 will ship in three versions: the base model, the Galaxy Book 6 Pro, and the Galaxy Book 6 Ultra. The basic Book 6 has basic specs with 1200p 14-inch and 16-inch screens. The Book 6 Ultra, however, boasts 16-inch AMOLED screens with up to 2880×1800 resolution and creator-class RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 graphics underneath. I had a chance to go hands-on with the Galaxy Book 6 Ultra, and the only disappointment I felt was learning that Samsung also has a version of the Book 6 Ultra with only integrated graphics inside. Boo! Samsung says that it has redesigned the thermal cooling system inside the Pro and Ultra notebooks, adding expanded fins that sit at an optimized angle for cooling the components. Samsung’s cooling system extends to a “dual path” solution, which executives said cools more components than before. Voltage regulators, perhaps? Samsung increased the thermal cooling capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy Book 6.Mark Hachman / Foundry All told, this “tuned by Samsung design” offers 1.6x more CPU performance and 1.7x more GPU performance than its predecessor, Samsung executives said. The Galaxy Book 6 lineup also features a redesigned audio system with six—rather than four—speakers: four woofers plus a pair of tweeters, upgrading the punch of the notebook’s bass. I’ve always considered the multimedia experience of a Galaxy Book to be one of its strengths, and now that OLED screens are becoming ubiquitous across the laptop industry, Samsung has to step up in other ways. Mark Hachman / Foundry That’s not to say that Samsung’s AMOLED 2X displays haven’t improved, though. The most noteworthy improvement seems to be its dynamic refresh rate, which drops down to 30Hz rather than 60Hz. That likely will happen when the notebook is idling or when you’re working within a document, looking at a basically static image. The dynamic refresh rate will minimize power consumption, helping achieve that 40 hours of battery life. (It’s measured using video playback, which isn’t the most reliable metric of battery life, but still.) And even if it runs out of juice, youcan recharge 63 percent in 30 minutes. Wow! Mark Hachman / Foundry The Book 6’s keyboard appears unchanged, though a haptic touchpad is now standard across the board. Though, unlike some of the competition, you can’t ink on it. We still don’t know the pricing or a ship date, which will be released later—thanks, uncertain RAM prices. But Samsung isn’t holding back: a 2TB storage option is available on the Ultra, as is 64GB(!) of RAM as well. That’s a few hundred bucks right there in today’s prices. We’ll put the Book 6 through its paces when we can get our hands on it. Read...