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Panasonic’s new 4K OLED and Mini LED TVs were a sleeper hit at the shot, but not one of my picks. Kerry Wan/ZDNET While this year was only my fourth time at CES, you don’t need to physically be in Vegas to know just how much vaporware floods the show floor.  Also: CES 2025: ZDNET’s 25 products that impressed us the most At this point, it’s almost an expectation for the flashiest, most promising products at…

Philips Home Access At CES 2025, Philips Home Access announced an enhanced version of its flagship 5000 Series, launched last year. This smart lock already led the industry with palm vein recognition to unlock, but the new version now features video capabilities. Philips 5000 Series Video Palm Recognition smart lock  The Philips 5000 Series Video Palm Recognition smart lock combines the previous variant’s palm vein recognition technology with 1080p-resolution video monitoring. This lets the user see…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Like most people, the minute I heard of an AI-powered wristband that listens to you all day and night, my immediate concern was privacy. However, as I went through the Bee Pioneer Band’s demo, those concerns faded, with the value becoming evident. Bee Pioneer Band The Bee AI wearable looks like an ordinary fitness tracker; however, it uses a dual microphone system to listen to all of your conversations and interactions. This information…

Adrienne Bresnahan/Getty Images Researchers at Stanford have been using artificial intelligence (AI) to dive deeper into diabetes diagnosis — and the results could mean better, more accessible care.  We commonly understand diabetes as being either Type 1 or Type 2. But in recent years, scientists have discovered important variations, or subtypes, within Type 2 — which makes up 95% of diagnoses — that shed light on the risk of contracting related conditions, like kidney, heart, or…

Alekseyliss/Getty Images Picture this: you’re in a peaceful slumber, enveloped in the warmth of your dreams. Gradually, you become aware of a sound — a gentle yet persistent alarm that begins to build in intensity, rising slowly to a dramatic crescendo. You slowly open your eyes, blinking as you transition into a semi-conscious state. But then your eyes snap open as, to your horror, you discover your alarm has gone off several hours late. The…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Let’s face it: In this always-connected age, we’re forever on our phones checking texts, emails, social media, and more. As a result, we also have a steady appetite for accessories designed to tackle the constant problem of not having enough charge. CES 2025 has a fix. Also: CES 2025: ZDNET’s 25 products that impressed us the most The Swippitt, unveiled at CES, resembles a toaster box, except that when you insert your phone into the…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET During the biggest week in tech, we saw CES announcements from giants like Samsung, Google, Nvidia, Asus, Lenovo, LG, and Dell, as well as new and innovative brands with cool concepts. Here’s the stuff that impressed us the most, both in terms of products we think could be worth buying and technologies that will impact the future. Also: We have named the 12 winners for the official Best of CES 2025 awards 1….

Jada Jones/ZDNET At CES this year, several trends dominate the showcased products, including AI and smart glasses. Despite the fierce competition, Halliday’s smart glasses stood out because of their impressive design and performance, which emphasize comfort.    The Halliday smart glasses unveiled at CES have an invisible display; that is, the display is not built into the lens but rather integrated into the frame. This is made possible by using what the company calls the…

ZDNET The start of a new year brings a host of resolutions, including a desire to boost personal knowledge and skills. Evidence suggests continuous learning is a resolution you’ll want to keep. Harvard Business Review suggests that skills-based hiring is increasingly important to corporate recruitment strategies. In an era of constant change, professionals who acquire new knowledge are more likely to ascend the career ladder. Also: 4 ways to be a great digital leader during…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Google has been a fierce competitor in the AI space with its Gemini assistant, which powers its chatbot and voice assistant on devices. Now, the company is infusing Gemini into Google TV to level up your home entertainment. I got a demo of the upcoming features, and here’s a break down of the best new tools. 1. Google Assistant replacement Google’s releases at CES 2025 are focused on improving your Google TV experience. One of the…