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We recently reported on an e-mobility spin-off from Rivian that launched a modular ebike that rides without a chain or belt. Pre-orders for the T-MB are now open, but Also is already looking to protect your noggin with a light-packing smart helmet.

Scientists have developed a fully transparent skin sensor that accurately measures UV radiation, detecting light and converting it to electrical signals. So before the sun's rays reach damaging levels, a phone alert lets users know it's time to cover up.

Twenty-seven years after it first broke the car market with the ultra-compact Fortwo, Smart has confirmed it's doing another two-seater, slated for late 2026. Details are thin, but expect all-new styling by Mercedes-Benz and a new electric platform.

Adding new meaning to the term "fusion cuisine," robot science and gastronomy united to create an elaborate cake that features edible components and the world's first edible rechargeable battery. (Well, it's rechargeable until you eat it.)

You may know LG for its TVs and home appliances, but the electronics giant is also out to keep your plants alive. It will unveil its set of stylish smart lamps at CES 2025, aimed to help you grow flowers and herbs inside – no green thumb necessary.

Lava Music has spent the last few years impressing guitarists with a bunch of carbon fiber acoustic/smart guitars. Now the company has taken a bit of a left turn with a string-free touch-enabled digital oddity called the Genie.

Pulled wagons are great for moving stuff around, but tackling heavier loads can be exhausting. Startup Litefar has launched the Orion, a motorized cargo wagon with remote control that can haul up to 180 lb of gear so you don't have to.

Imagine taking a shower or washing your hair on-the-go, indoors or outdoors, without any dripping water or the need for a towel to dry off. The makers of Yoomiily promise just that, with what they say is the world's first portable shower/dryer.

Ultrahuman has announced the arrival of PowerPlugs, a platform that lets you choose and use the health-monitoring apps you want to use with their Ring AIR smart ring. It includes the world’s first atrial fibrillation-detecting app for smart rings.

Some folks prefer to get a grip on things to better understand concepts. Researchers have developed smart gloves for tactile learners that use haptic feedback and AI to teach users new skills, fast-track precision training and control robots remotely.

Positive Grid launched one of our favorite modeling practice amps back in 2019, in the shape of the Spark. The family got smaller members in 2022 and 2023, and now the company is going gigging with the Spark Live smart amp and PA system.

Electric mobility company Smart has added a new entry level option for its compact #1 crossover model launched last year, shaving thousands of euros off the vehicle lineup's base price by installing a smaller LPO battery.