CES 2026: 7 biggest news stories across TVs, laptops, and other weird gadgets you missed

[ad_1] It’s a wrap for the world’s largest technology trade show – here are the top announcements throughout the week-long event. [ad_2] Source link
Wave Browser helps wipe out your to-do list—and toxic ocean waste

[ad_1] Our everyday tech use has hidden costs. You’ve probably heard, for example, that large-language model queries use orders of magnitude more energy than traditional search. Wave Browser is working to reverse that equation. With a unique new partnership with 4ocean, Wave Browser connects your browsing to mitigating environmental impact: every session helps fund the […]
This device could help make menstrual periods more comfortable

[ad_1] Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways OhmBody is a wearable neurostimulation device. The device targets nerves associated with the menstrual cycle. It could help make menstrual periods less grueling. Period cramps aren’t pleasant, and more than half of those who menstruate experience moderate to severe […]
Qualcomm’s new chipset makes budget shopping for laptops a whole lot easier in 2026

[ad_1] Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite laptops at MWC 2025 Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon X2 Plus at CES 2026, delivering next-gen performance to midrange laptops. The main model features a 10-core Oryon CPU, updated Adreno GPU, and LPDDR5x memory. The chip also features […]
How we test smart rings at ZDNET in 2026

[ad_1] Nina Raemont/ZDNET Smart rings might be a newer product category in the world of wearables, but they’re making big waves. As we follow the growth of this burgeoning product category, ZDNET’s team of experts is testing out every notable smart ring on the market. It’s no small feat, given how rapidly the market in […]
The Future Of Tech: How Blockchain AI And Will Converge By Late 2026

[ad_1] Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure In a recent piece penned for Entrepreneur, Sandeep Nailwal, the co-founder and CEO of Layer 2 (L2) blockchain Polygon (POL), has made a bold prediction for the technological landscape of 2026. Nailwal envisions a major convergence of blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), […]
Rhino Linux vs EndeavorOS: Which rolling release distro should you choose?

[ad_1] Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Both Rhino Linux and EndeavorOS are rolling release distros. Rhino Linux is based on Ubuntu, and EndeavorOS is based on Arch Linux. One of these distros has the edge for those who are […]
Your Samsung phone has a secret Wi-Fi menu that can solve most internet problems – how to access

[ad_1] Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Samsung’s hidden “Connectivity Labs” unlocks secret Wi-Fi tools. Features include Wi-Fi inspection, faster data switching, and more. Works on newer Samsung Galaxy phones with OneUI 6 or later. Did someone on Reddit just uncover one of the best-kept secrets […]
Blockchain Association Rejects Proposal To Widen Stablecoin Yield Restrictions

[ad_1] Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Blockchain Association led a broad industry push this week, asking Senate Banking leaders to resist efforts that would widen a ban on stablecoin yields beyond what Congress wrote into law. According to the association, the letter was signed by more […]
ZKsync Cuts Etherscan to Push Native Infrastructure, Eyes Token Utility in 2026

[ad_1] Key Notes Etherscan cannot properly index many native-level ZKsync features. All on-chain data will migrate entirely to the ZKsync native explorer on January 7, 2026. Developers using Etherscan APIs must migrate before the deadline. ZKsync will end Etherscan support for the ZKsync Era on January 7, 2026. Block, transaction, and contract data will move […]