CES2018 News, Reviews and Phones

Audio-Technica ATH-ANC700BT QuietPoint hands-on

Audio-Technica has been in the audio for quite some time, known for its devoted fans who love its line of wired headphones. Even though they've had a solid handle in that area, wireless is a totally new beast for them.

Bloomberg: Several tech firms looking at producing AR glasses met with suppliers at CES 2018

Even though Google Glass struck out as a major consumer product, many analysts and tech company executives believe that AR glasses will be the next hot device to capture the public's attention. Some even believe that the connected spectacles will become bigger than the smartphone, a pronouncement that seems hard to imagine right now...

Garmin Forerunner 645 Music hands-on

Say hello to Garmin’s first fitness device capable of storing music – the Garmin Forerunner 645 Music. With the ability to store about 500 songs, the Forerunner 645 takes a smart, albeit late step in the direction toward mainstream wearable success...

LG V30 in Raspberry Rose hands-on

As expected, the Raspberry Rose version of the LG V30 made its debut at the showroom floor during CES 2018, expanding upon the lineup's existing set of dazzling colors. We spent a little bit of time checking it out at LG's booth, leaving us just a bit jealous afterwards.

Samsung brought 'almost finished' foldable Galaxy X to CES, 7.3" display in tow

Samsung brought both infolding and outfolding prototypes, but will likely retail the infolding type, keeping the outfolding type for a next generation of bendable handsets due to its higher curvature when folded, hence the need for increased durability. If you are wondering what "infolding" means, look no further than Samsung's latest patent on the matter in the slides below. As for the actual screen size when unfurled, the sources confirmed that it will be a 7.3" monster, allowing you to watch videos in relative comfort then simply snap it shut, and tuck in your pocket without a second thought.

Vuzix Blade and M300 hands-on

Back in June of 2017, Vuzix brought its industrial-oriented M300 AR glasses to consumers, launching for $1499, with a line modular accessories sold separately. It was an intriguing, lightweight, and efficient AR device, which helped pave the way for this week’s unveiling of the more consumer-friendly and Amazon-Alexa-toting Vuzix Blade. Neither device requires tethering for power. We took a look at the M300 and Vuzix Blade, and tested out some of their AR capabilities...

Sennheiser CX 6.0BT wireless headphones hands-on

There were plenty of new Bluetooth headphones announced at CES, with the most glamorous offering long hours of listening of the truly wireless kind, costing upwards of $150. Enter Sennheiser, with their CX 6.0BT gear that is much less, and comes with the audio brand name recognition...

Audio Technica's new Bluetooth headphones look great for sports

Audio Technica has a brand new pair of sporty Bluetooth neck-bud headphones - the ATH-SPORT70BT model - and we got to spend some time with them at CES 2018, so here are our first impressions...

We tried the world's first in-screen fingerprint reader and it worked fine

The first fingerprint reader built inside the display of a phone is here and we got to take a first look at the technology at CES 2018...

Razer Project Linda hands-on

Razer had a new contraption to showcase at CES, and it plugs right into its newly-minted phone concept. Or, should we say, the Razer Phone plugs into the so-called Project Linda. It's a laptop shell that utilizes the phone as a touchpad of sorts, docking it neatly below the full-blown keyboard. No, it won't run Crysis, but you can play any Android game on the big, beautiful 13.3 QHD touch display, for that matter...

Jabra Elite 65t & Jabra Elite Active 65t wireless earphones hands-on

Here at CES 2018, the longtime headset maker is using the opportunity to introduce two, reasonably prices true wireless headphones. The Jabra Elite 65t and the Jabra Elite Active 65t.

Lenovo Smart Display hands-on

Lenovo’s teamed up with Google to create a rival to Amazon’s Echo Show. While the hardware may be promising, the name is quite forgettable. Dubbed simply “Lenovo Smart Display,” this Google Assistant-based smart speaker offers the convenience of an either 8 or 10-inch screen to facilitate deeper, more intuitive interaction between the user(s), and Google’s Assistant...

This Moviphone is an Android handset with a built-in projector

Ask an American what Moviefone is, and he/she will tell you that it is an app (originally a call-in service) that lists movie times, shows trailers, and even tells you what new flicks are available on streaming sites like Netflix. But now, there is another Moviphone, although it is spelled quite differently. This Moviphone happens to be an Android handset with a built-in projector...

Audio-Technica ATH-DSR5BT wireless earphones hands-on

Audio-Technica is a brand that has relied on solid wired headphone performance, and was a bit late to the wireless party. Nevertheless, the company has made its way into wireless headphones – at all pricepoints. The Audio-Technica ATH-DSR5BT is one of a fairly high-priced variety, selling for a whopping $399. So, what do $400 wireless headphones look like? We’re glad you asked...

Sony WF-SP700N wireless earphones hands-on

At CES 2018, Sony is going the extra step by introducing another pair of true wireless headphones meant for fitness and active users –the Sony WF-SP700N.

Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10 and Huawei Smartwatch hands-on

Huawei’s just announced intentions to bring the Mate 10 Pro to the U.S. Fast on its heels is the Mate 10 Porsche Edition, set to be released in mid-February. The Mate 10 Porsche revs up specs a bit, while adding some class, and a whole lot of price, at $1,225...

The cutest wireless charger award at CES 2018 goes to... iOttie

Buoyed by Apple's adoption of the Qi wireless charging standard, accessory makers big and small have inundated CES 2018 with their pads, stands and sans-cable paraphernalia. Belkin introduced a few hockey pucks in different colors, for instance, but the cutest charger at the expo must be iOttie's new iON Wireless Fast Charging Pad that is coming our way this quarter...

Philips and Razer team up to bring smart RGB lighting to the next level

Philips Hue is a wireless lighting system that lets users easily control their Philips smart lights with a smartphone or tablet, and it's about to get a whole lot crazier. Philips has teamed up with gaming company Razer to integrate Razer's Chroma platform in Philips Hue, enabling smart RGB lights synchronization with games and movies...

Asus ZenFone Max Plus (M1) hands-on

Checking out the Asus ZenFone Max Plus (M1) for the very first time, we can't help but to notice its premium design. It's clearly going for a far more uniform look with its all-metal chassis, providing it with that comforting feeling that it's not cheap.

Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream Headset hands-on

We spent a fair amount of time checking out a few different experiences running on the Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream.

BlackBerry KEYone in bronze hands-on

We've already seen a slightly tweaked version of the KEYone launched over the late summer, but here at CES 2018, we're getting a new color variant of the popular keyboard packing Android smartphone.

Alcatel 1 Series hands-on

Even though its new Alcatel Series 5 device is positioned to be at the top of its portfolio, the Alcatel 1 Series on the other hand will leverage Alcatel's usual stance of having an extremely slim price point.

Alcatel 5 Series hands-on

Continuing to expand its portfolio, Alcatel gave a sneak peek tease of its upcoming new smartphones, which are intended to provide re-imagined designs and features.

Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10 coming to the US in February, priced higher than iPhone X

The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10 is a high-end Android smartphone with a premium design, exclusive features, and a four-digit price tag. It is coming to the US in February...

featured Huawei Mate 10 Pro officially launching in the US for $799

As expected, Huawei just announced that the Mate 10 Pro is coming to the US. The smartphone, built to compete against heavyweights like the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the iPhone X, and the LG V30, will go on sale on February 18 via Best Buy, Amazon, Microsoft, Newegg and B&H...

featured CES 2018: the best new phones, tablets, wearables and headphones

Welcome to our CES 2018 central station! This is the place where you'll find information on all new gadgets and other announcements from CES 2018, pertaining to mobile technology...

Vivo makes the first phone with in-display fingerprint reader official (front scanner, no bezel)

Just as promised, Vivo finally pulled the wraps off the first phone with fingerprint scanner embedded in the display itself today. About a month ago, Synaptics unveiled its Clear ID FS9500 sensor, and said that it will be featured in a "Top 5" manufacturer's phone before long. Since Vivo's parent company BBK is also associated with the Oppo and OnePlus brands, together these have wiggled into Tier 1 by selling boatloads of phones in China...

Satechi unveils sleek new "Smart Dual Charging Station" for iPhone and Apple Watch

Smartphone accessory maker Satechi has just unveiled a cool new “Smart Dual Charging Station” dock for an iPhone and Apple Watch with sleek looks and a relatively affordable price...

Alcatel 3v hands-on

On the first day of CES, Alcatel gave to us: threeeee new phone series; one “flagship” level, another mid-range, the other entry level, and a partridge in a pear treeeee. OK, well they actually didn’t give us anything, but rather previewed three new phones from their upcoming “series” lineup...

Misfit’s elegant Path watch binds fitness tracking with long battery life, and is priced to go

Priced affordably at $150 the Misfit Path looks like a regular timepiece, wrapping around your wrist unobtrusively, but has Bluetooth connectivity and sensors inside that allow it to shoot activity tracking like step counting, sleep patterns, calories wasted and how long have you walked or ran during the day or a set period. All this info is gleaned not from a puny watch display, but from the comfort of your phone, connected to the Path via the Misfit app. There's also a programmable side button that can act as your phone's camera shutter, as a music playback controller, or can call your phone if you misplace it somewhere...

Meet the oddest smart speakers with Google Assistant: Klipsch brings the steampunk to CES

Klipsch, a company whose bread and butter is the full scope of audio gadgetry you could possibly think of, has just unveiled what's quite possibly the most out-of-place new smart home speakers at CES 2018...

Razer's crazy laptop concept uses the Razer Phone as a touchpad and a second screen

For some time now, phonemakers have been experimenting with different ways to expand smartphone functionality to match, partially at least, to that of laptops and desktop PCs – be it via docking stations, such as Samsung's DeX, or HP's Lap Dock for on-the-go use, but none have proven reliable enough for more demanding tasks so far. However, this is not stopping Razer from toying around toying around with the concept and putting its own, unique spin on it....

BlackBerry Motion launches in the US on January 12

The BlackBerry Motion is finally coming to the US, though only unlocked for now. The phone's price will be $449.99...

Lenovo Miix 630 hands-on

It looks like Lenovo will be the latest to take a run at Microsoft’s Surface 2-in-1 computers, but with a slightly different approach. The Lenovo Miix 630 takes the Surface form factor and joins it with Windows 10 S, a Snapdragon 835 processor, and 4G LTE service to deliver “true anytime, anywhere mobility"...

Sony introduces new wireless earbuds fit for your workouts and with strong bass

Sony has just introduced a pair of new, Bluetooth-based wireless earbuds that combine light weight, digital noise cancellation and sweat resistance that makes them suitable for workouts...

Watch Sony's CES 2018 livestream right here

CES 2018 is already upon us: Sony already spilt the beans on a whole lot of three new budget devices - the Xperia L2, the Xperia XA, and the Xperia XA2 Ultra - but that's totally not it for today. LG, Samsung, BlackBerry, and Sony itself are also on today's schedule...

Insta360 Nano S turns your iPhone into a 360-degree camera

A new 360-degree camera for the iPhone promises ease of use and very good quality of 360 photos, videos, as well as a few other fun effects...

Samsung introduces Effortless Login for TVs: set-up your smart TV with your phone

Samsung is making it much easier to set up your smart TV using... your smartphone...

Watch Samsung's CES 2018 keynote livestream right here

Samsung is arguably the most interesting party that will take host a keynote today, and no, no Galaxy S9 or S9+ is expected to make an appearance, so don't keep your hopes up. Still, Samsung might have something in store for all of us, as it often announces a slew of mid- and upper mid-range devices at the CES trade show. But what devices are possibly coming this year?..