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NAOX LINK and NAOX WAVE Signal the Future of Brain Health as FDA-Cleared In-Ear EEG Goes Mainstream

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NAOX LINK and NAOX WAVE Signal the Future of Brain Health as FDA-Cleared In-Ear EEG Goes Mainstream

When technology collides with medicine, the result is often incremental progress that quietly improves existing tools. Every so often, though, something arrives that feels less like an upgrade and more like a category shift, the kind that makes you double-check whether it’s actually real. NAOX Technologies appears to be aiming for that second reaction with NAOX LINK, the world’s first FDA-cleared in-ear EEG system. Unveiled at CES 2026, NAOX LINK dramatically shrinks traditional brain-monitoring hardware into a pair of earbuds, while also setting the stage for NAOX WAVE, the company’s upcoming consumer-focused brain-signal platform designed for everyday life.

FlowPad Lifestyle with App

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Vivoo Brings Medical Insight To Your More Personal Bodily Functions with FlowPad and Smart Toilet

It’s an unfortunate fact of modern medicine that women’s health has historically been an afterthought. Clinical trials didn’t even consistently include women until the early ’90s, which helps explain why hormone care and reproductive diagnostics still feel uneven today. At the same time, consumer health tech has exploded, often promising insight without delivering much substance. Vivoo is trying to bridge that gap with a pair of products that aim to pull meaningful health data out of places we’ve mostly ignored, using tools designed to fit into everyday routines rather than disrupt them. It’s an ambitious approach, and a notably different…

TDM Neo Headphones

Crowdfunding, Events, Gear Bits

TDM Neo Hybrid Headphones Cleverly Turn Into a Portable Speaker with a Twist, While Offering 200-Hours of Battery Life

It’s hard to make headphones or portable speakers interesting. You can tweak the shape of a speaker or add a clever strap for backpack duty. You can dress up a pair of headphones with new colors or textures. But at the end of the day, everyone knows what over-the-ear headphones are, and everyone knows what a small Bluetooth speaker does. The TDM Neo tries something different by combining both, and it just might make you rethink how you use each.

TCL X11L

Gear Bits, Events

TCL X11L SQD Mini-LED TVs Debut with OLED-Like Blacks, 10,000 Nits Brightness, and AI-Powered Google TV

TCL has an impressively deep portfolio of products, but the area where they’re head and shoulders above the rest is in their screen technology. From phones to televisions, you know you’re getting a display like no other if it comes from TCL. But they’ve really outdone themselves with the new TCL X11L SQD Mini-LED television lineup, which promises colors and audio like never before!

JBL's New Headphones Let You Listen Your Way Without Losing Contact with the World

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JBL’s New Headphones Let You Listen Your Way Without Losing Contact with the World

Headphones and earbuds are really impressive if you stop and consider just how much complex circuitry is crammed into tiny spaces. Doubly so when you think about how much harder we tend to be on headphones; they have to hang tight through commutes, weather, and sweaty, sweaty workout sessions. Still, every year the sound quality gets better, the battery life gets longer, and the earbuds get tougher. Just look at what JBL has on deck for 2026!

How trinamiX and AUMOVIO’s Touch-Based BAC Tech Could Help Drivers Avoid Drunk Driving

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How trinamiX and AUMOVIO’s Touch-Based BAC Tech Could Help Drivers Avoid Drunk Driving

Drunk driving is not a joke. It’s dangerous, and it’s one of those things where a single bad call can ruin your life or someone else’s in seconds. The problem is that unless you’ve got an interlock installed or you’re carrying a breath tester around like a nervous raccoon, it’s surprisingly easy to misjudge when you’ve crossed the line from “probably fine” to impaired. That’s where trinamiX and AUMOVIO come in, with a new non-invasive touch-based solution designed to live right inside your car and check your BAC before you ever turn the key.

Cairns Health Luna Shows How AI Could Help Seniors Stay Safely Independent at Home Longer

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Cairns Health Luna Shows How AI Could Help Seniors Stay Safely Independent at Home Longer

One of the hardest things for loved ones as we get older is the in-between times. It’s easier when you know for sure that someone can’t live alone anymore, but when they’re starting to slow down but still want to be independent, it’s a lot tougher to know if you’re making the right decisions. The Cairns Health Luna wants to replace traditional “alert buttons” with a more hands-on AI solution that lets elderly loved ones remain more safely independent!

UPDATED: AlterMe Will Definitely Alter Your Wallet, but There May Be Better Ways to Alter Your Body

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UPDATED: AlterMe Will Definitely Alter Your Wallet, but There May Be Better Ways to Alter Your Body

I’m a firm believer that if someone finds a fitness routine that works for them, that’s what matters. I like lifting heavy items; I have friends who prefer to run marathons, but there’s more than one way to get healthy. However, I do draw the line at taking advantage of people who are struggling to get healthy, and when we got this pitch for AlterMe, my jaw dropped.

Roku Levels Up with AI Voice, Smarter Search, and Sports Scores to Make Streaming Even Better

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Roku Levels Up with AI Voice, Smarter Search, and Sports Scores to Make Streaming Even Better

I’m an unabashed Roku fanboy, and have been for many years. Roku’s interface and design have just continued to improve with each iteration. They know that when you sit down to watch TV, you want to be able to zero in on your options in the increasingly expansive streaming channels. The latest refresh of Roku’s platform incorporates AI, sports, and more to make it an even better experience!

Lenovo Self-Charging Keyboard

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Lenovo Self-Charging Bluetooth Keyboard Review: The Solar-Powered Typing Upgrade You Didn’t Know You Needed

When we first saw the Lenovo Self-Charging Bluetooth Keyboard at CES 2025, I was super excited. It’s a little weird to get excited about what is, in effect, a regular old keyboard, but Lenovo made several tweaks that turned a simple keyboard into a truly pleasant experience. Sometimes it’s the game-changers that catch your attention, and sometimes it’s the little things that make your life that much easier. This keyboard is definitely the latter, but it’s still a home run for the category!

Philips Roku TV Featuring Ambilight Debuts in the U.S. with Immersive Lighting, 4K HDR, and Smart Home Features from $229

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Philips Roku TV Featuring Ambilight Debuts in the U.S. with Immersive Lighting, 4K HDR, and Smart Home Features from $229

Roku has nailed the modern TV experience. Streaming bundles have become so tangled they feel like cable all over again, but Roku’s clean interface and simple search keep it manageable. Now, Roku is taking things a step further with Philips, and the result makes the hardware as exciting as the software: the Philips Roku TV Featuring Ambilight. Ambilight is Philips’ exclusive lighting technology that extends the action on screen onto the wall behind your TV.

Valerion VisionMaster Max

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Meet the Valerion VisionMaster Max, the Ultra-Bright, AI-Powered Projector Making Its Big Debut at IFA 2025

If you’ve been waiting for a projector that can make your living room feel like a private cinema, Valerion thinks it has the answer. Unveiled at IFA 2025, the new VisionMaster Max isn’t just another big-screen machine—it’s a powerhouse built to deliver sharper colors, deeper blacks, and enough brightness to cut through almost any viewing environment. With cutting-edge AI, seamless smart home integration, and even Dolby Atmos options for those who want the full theater effect, the VisionMaster Max is setting out to redefine what a premium projector can be. Here’s why it’s generating so much buzz.