Ubilite’s Smaller, Lighter Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chips Lengthen Wearable Battery Life

Re-engineered from the bottom up, Ubilite’s combination Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips to be previewed at CES 2026 are smaller, lighter, with better heat dissipation, and operate on BLE-like low power than current commodity Wi-Fi solutions for wearable devices.

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xMEMS Seeks To Solve Size, Weight, Cooling Problems For Wearable Tech

New Sycamore and Cypress micro nearfield speakers in varying configurations, along with new µCooling micro thermal cooling architecture, can make portable, mobile, and wearable devices smaller, lighter, cooler, and more comfortable.

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Reviewed: AirPods Pro 3 Are Still Flawed as Hearing Aids

Apple asserts it has improved the hearing aid functionality in its new AirPods Pro 3 earbuds ($249) over the Pro 2. That’s true – just not by much. And the Pro 3’s marginal hearing aid improvements are mostly logistical and ergonomic: longer battery life, a new, surer fit design, and a wider variety of different-sized silicone ear tips. Aurally, the Pro 3 adds minor improvements in its transparency mode for hearing your own voice and in overall sound amplification and clarity.

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JBL Showcases Personal, Portable & Party BT Speakers

Fall speaker offerings include the small Grip, the medium-sized BoomBox 4, the large PartyBox 720, and a flagship soundbar/subwoofer combo featuring detachable wireless rear speakers.

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Opinion: Are Smart Glasses The Next Disruption Tech?

Mark Zuckerberg is betting billions that they will be, while Rokid introduces AI smart glasses that address many smart glasses functions and privacy pain points.

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Power, Cleaning, Security, Sound & iPhone 17 Gear For Fall From A To Z

Anker and Zagg launch a slew of new products due to hit retail this fall. Amongst Anker’s intros is its Eufy stair-climbing robot vacuum cleaner accessory; Zagg’s standout is a fool-proof iPhone 17 screen protector applicator.

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Rokid’s New Smart Glasses Promise Accessibility Breakthroughs

Mark Zuckerberg is the principal proselytizer who predicts that smart glasses are poised to replace smartphones as our key personal communication and computing tool within the next decade or so. Wishful thinking IMHO, but current early generation smart glasses do provide tangible benefits for the vision and hearing impaired.

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The 9 Best Refrigerators to Keep Your Food Fresh and Organized

We gathered the latest picks from popular brands like Samsung, Maytag, and more.

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Apple’s New iPhone Air Is So Thin It Feels Unreal

If you think your iPhone is too fat, Apple has just unveiled the skinny iPhone Air, measuring a silly 5.64mm – less than a quarter inch – thin, but still boasting a 6.5-inch display.

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