This artificial skin could give ‘human-like’ sensitivity to robots

A new artificial skin unveiled at CES 2026 could give robots human-like sensitivity, helping machines better understand pressure and texture to handle objects, adapt their grip, and interact with people and environments more naturally.

Emerging Tech     M. Priyadarshini     January 9

New tech promises to make colorful solar cells to jazz up your house

Scientists have developed flexible, color-changing solar cells that can be printed on windows and façades, blending clean energy with modern design.

Emerging Tech     Shikhar Mehrotra     January 9

Pro-grade CNC, kitchen-table ready: Meet the Makera Z1 at CES 2026

In the world of digital fabrication, desktop CNC machines often fall into two frustrating camps: affordable but underpowered, or powerful but prohibitively complex. The Makera Z1 flips the script and carves out a new category of its own. A smart CNC that doesn’t dumb things down Makera will exhibit at Booth No. 54363, located in Halls A–D, […]

Emerging Tech     N. Dual     January 9

ChatGPT Health wants to be your medical AI assistant, but don’t expect a diagnosis

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a new experience designed to handle medical and wellness questions with stricter safeguards and curated sources.

Emerging Tech     Shikhar Mehrotra     January 7

Snapping 8K drone footage just got easier thanks to Potensic’s new upgrade at CES 2026

The Potensic Atom 2 PTD-1 controller, showcased at CES 2026, lets you use a drone without needing to use your smartphone.

Emerging Tech     T. Bedford     January 6

Dreame’s CES 2026 lineup: this year’s standout innovations

From robot vacs and smart pool cleaners, to hair care and air purification, Dreame has you covered.

Emerging Tech     D. Staff     January 6

Digital Trends CES 2026 Publisher Awards

Here are 12 products from CES 2026 which need to be seen including home vacuums, pool cleaners and AI companions.

Emerging Tech     T. Bedford     January 6

LG’s new robot Cloid isn’t what you think

I’ve just come out of a LG’s CES 2026 press conference – dubbed a ‘World Premiere’, giving the sense of something new and exciting about to appear (although it transpired all of what was spoken about had already been press released). But it was clear what the focal point of the event was: Cloid (or […]

Emerging Tech     Gareth Beavis     January 5

SwitchBot’s new robot could take household chores off your plate

SwitchBot's onero H1 is a humanoid robot designed to help you with household chores.

Emerging Tech     Pranob Mehrotra     January 5

You may never have to recharge a smart lock ever again

Lockin’s V7 Max smart lock uses wireless optical charging and triple biometric security to eliminate batteries entirely, promising reliable, maintenance-free home security.

Emerging Tech     Moinak Pal     January 4

Samsung concepts put an OLED screen on a classroom robot and retro music gear 

At CES 2026, Samsung is showcasing a whole bunch of concept devices with an OLED screen. One of them is classroom robot, while the other one sits on your face.

Emerging Tech     Nadeem Sarwar     January 4

This camera breakthrough could soon help you take photos where everything is in focus

Researchers at the Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new type of lens that can keep all parts of a scene in focus.

Emerging Tech     Pranob Mehrotra     December 30, 2025

This new technique can generate AI videos in just a few seconds

A new AI technique promises to generate videos in just seconds, dramatically speeding up a process that has traditionally taken minutes or even hours with existing video generation models.

Emerging Tech     Manisha Priyadarshini     December 29, 2025

The 3D-printed shoe company that wants to follow Apple’s lead

Can influencers be the key to making 3D printed shoes a success?

Emerging Tech     Gareth Beavis     December 23, 2025

Are you buying a drone soon? Here’s how the FCC’s move affects you

A new FCC ruling bans approvals for future DJI drones, citing security risks, but current devices remain usable.

Emerging Tech     Moinak Pal     December 23, 2025

ChatGPT’s year-end recap offers a snapshot of how you used it in 2025

ChatGPT is rolling out a year-end recap feature that shows how you used the chatbot in 2025.

Emerging Tech     Pranob Mehrotra     December 23, 2025

ChatGPT now lets you dial up the warmth or tone down the enthusiasm in its responses

OpenAI is rolling out new personality settings that let you fine-tune ChatGPT's responses for warmth, enthusiasm, and more.

Emerging Tech     Pranob Mehrotra     December 22, 2025

Gemini can now help you spot AI-generated videos

Google is expanding Gemini's AI content detection capabilities to include video content.

Emerging Tech     Pranob Mehrotra     December 19, 2025

ChatGPT now lets you discover songs and create playlists in Apple Music

OpenAI introduced apps in ChatGPT earlier this year as a way to help users interact with third-party services without leaving the chat window. The feature launched with support for a handful of apps but has steadily expanded to include options like Peloton and Tripadvisor. Now, Apple Music has joined the lineup. 9to5Mac reports that, much […]

Emerging Tech     Pranob Mehrotra     December 18, 2025

Kyrgyzstan launches gold-backed stablecoin to modernize cross-border payments

Kyrgyzstan is making a bold play for the digital future and they’ve not gone halfway doing it. With the launch of USDKG, a $50 million gold-backed stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, the Central Asian nation is signaling that it’s ready to become a serious contender in global commerce. A hybrid approach to stability So, […]

Emerging Tech     D. Staff     December 16, 2025

ChatGPT’s adult mode is coming, but you’ll have to wait until next year to try it

ChatGPT's highly anticipated adult mode is expected to roll out in Q1 2026 as OpenAI tests its age-verification system.

Emerging Tech     Pranob Mehrotra     December 15, 2025

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