LEGO unveiled the Smart Play System at CES 2026. It works by embedding sensors, lights, and speakers inside standard 2x4 bricks to react instantly when it detects movement or surrounding elements. LEGO explained that it enables interaction without a screen. The core of the Smart Brick is a custom ASIC chip smaller than a stud. It contains an accelerometer, an LED array, and a mini speaker, and recognizes Smart Tag tiles and Smart Minifigures using near-field magnetic sensing. Several bricks [… ]
Razer unveiled 'Project Motoko,' an AI wearable concept headset, at CES 2026. Choosing a headset form factor instead of smart glasses, the product features a configuration that recognizes the scene the user is looking at by combining dual first-person view cameras with a Snapdragon-based chipset. Project Motoko works by placing cameras in the earcups to read objects and text in real time and provide context-appropriate responses. Razer cited features such as translation and document scanning as examples, and voice [… ]
LG Electronics unveiled 'CLOiD,' a humanoid robot designed to assist with household chores, at CES 2026. Following a teaser last week, LG introduced the first physical model on January 5, describing it as an AI robot aimed at performing household tasks such as folding laundry, emptying dishwashers, and serving food. CLOiD features a head unit with a round and cute appearance. The head is equipped with a display, speaker, camera, and various sensors. With this configuration, LG [allows] to [… ] through voice conversation and facial expressions.
Calligra has unveiled the c100 developer terminal, positioned as a professional desktop. Calligra, a London-based startup, defines the product as a mini PC designed with offices, workshops, laboratories, and factories in mind. The main body features a configuration centered around a full-size mechanical keyboard, combined with a tool storage compartment and a removable cover. The key to the c100 is its central magnetic pivot structure. This design allows the keyboard to be detached from the main body while simultaneously concealing the external hinge [… ]
Swedish electronic instrument brand Teenage Engineering has unveiled the EP-40 Redeem sampler and the EP-2350 Ting portable microphone, inspired by reggae and dancehall sound system cultures. The EP-40 Redeem is a variant based on the EP-133 KO II released in 2023; it retains the hardware while redesigning the software, sound configuration, and exterior. The EP-40 Redeem is equipped with over 400 handcrafted instruments and sounds. Reggae producers King Jammy and Mad Professor [… ]
Retro handheld gaming consoles have rapidly diversified in size and shape in recent years. The clamshell design of the Game Boy Advance SP, which protected the screen while still being pocketable, remains a strong reference. Miyu has unveiled the Miyu Mini Flip, a modern emulation device that emulates this memory. The company explains that it has improved the hinge structure to enhance durability. When closed, the device is a square measuring 2.68 inches on each side and […]
Handcrafted bird motif designs are garnering attention as the year-end and winter season approaches. The pouch and bag series presented by Japanese handmade artist umitukihituji is a body of work that translates the appearance and movements of birds, observed with meticulous detail, into everyday accessories. The artist's perspective, observing nature up close, is fully reflected in the form, volume, and expression. The new Winter Pigeon Pouch captures the image of a pigeon standing with its neck tucked in and body curled up when feeling the cold [… ]
Danish design studio MOEBE and publisher Penguin Books have unveiled a collaborative book stand. Created to commemorate Penguin Books' 90th anniversary, the product is designed as an object that celebrates the medium of books and the value of reading in everyday life. The Penguin x Moebe Book Stand is designed to reduce design to its bare minimum, focusing the viewer's attention on the book itself. The form is completed with simple metal surfaces and restrained angles, excluding decorative elements. As a result, the book […]
iRiver has released the Prism iFP-10, a modern reinterpretation of the classic MP3 player. Based on the iFP-100 series, which once dominated the domestic MP3 player market, this reimagined model retains the design aesthetic of the past while also incorporating features tailored to today's needs. The Prism iFP-10 emphasizes portability with its lightweight 37g weight. Its 64GB storage capacity allows for ample storage of music, and its color LCD display enhances user convenience.
Porsche Design has unveiled a limited-edition chronograph watch inspired by the 911 GT3 to celebrate its 90th anniversary. The Chronograph 1 90 Years of FA Porsche, based on the brand's iconic Chronograph 1, focuses on the individual rather than the product. Its modern architecture, inspired by the all-black chronograph from 1972, is complemented by the personal narrative of the designer, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. The watch measures approximately 40 mm in diameter […]
Danish high-end audio giant Bang & Olufsen is celebrating its 100th anniversary by unveiling the Atelier series, a reinterpretation of its most advanced speaker, the Beolab 90, marking a monumental step forward that blurs the lines between technology and art. Instead of a retrospective or commemorative book, Bang & Olufsen has unveiled the Beolab 90 Phantom and Mirage editions, embodying the brand's design philosophy and craftsmanship. These two models aren't just given new colors; they're […]
Crocs is releasing a new collaborative line to celebrate the release of the SpongeBob movie. Following the SpongeBob and Patrick models, the final release is Squidward. While the first two models are relatively unassuming, the Squidward model makes a striking impression. The shoes create a sense of alienation, as if stepping into Squidward's headspace. His entire face is depicted, with his cold gaze and raised eyebrows […]
