CES 2026 is almost here, as a veteran of the show here’s what you need to know

CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is the world's biggest consumer technology show, and you can expect to see all manner of tech on display, from TVs, speakers and smart home appliances, to phones, tablets and wearables, all the way through to drones, robots, cars and more.

Android’s new Emergency Live Video feature helps responders see exactly what you’re facing

Google says the new Emergency Live Video feature is designed for simplicity and requires no setup. It allows responders to request a live video feed from your phone's camera during an emergency call or text if they believe it would help. You'll then see a prompt appear on your screen, and you can start sharing with a single tap. The company assures that the feed is encrypted by default, and users remain in full control over when the video is shared and when it's stopped.

Samsung Galaxy S26 may not deliver the camera upgrade you’re expecting

According to a report from South Korea, this decision appears to be driven by a mix of factors such as rising semiconductor and memory costs, weaker-than-expected demand for the S25 Edge model, and a larger market context that includes the pricing of competing phones.