CES is a showcase for the next big thing in tech; most announcements are sneak peeks at what we can buy in the year ahead or forward-looking concepts that may never come to fruition. Occasionally, however, some vendors come to the show with products you can add to cart immediately and have on your doorstep in the coming months. Here are a few highlights.
OnePlus 13
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OnePlus introduced two affordable and flagship phones, the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R, at CES. The OnePlus 13 lasts over 24 hours, has AI photo-editing tools, and is fully waterproof. It comes in three colors and two configurations: 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for $899.99 or 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage for $999.99. In our review, we found that it offers most of what you want in a flagship phone—including a stunningly bright display, swift performance, and top battery life—at a slightly more palatable price than competitors. It’s available now. The OnePlus 13R has many of the same features but runs a slower processor and is water-resistant but not waterproof. It’s more budget-friendly at $599.99. Preorder now ahead of a Jan. 14 ship date.
Anker Power 165W Bank
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The Anker Power 165W Bank is an ideal travel companion. It packs a walloping 25,000mAh battery and can charge three devices at once via its 100W USB-C ports. It has two built-in cables so you don’t need to worry about bringing separate ones. A handy display gives you real-time data like total output power, power output at each port, and your battery health. It’s TSA-certified to carry on flights and is available now for $99.99. A 140W charger is also available for $89.99.
Netgear Orbi 870 Series Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh
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Offering speeds up to 21Gbps and available in a 3-pack for $1,299, the new Orbi 870 mesh system is certainly not what you’d call affordable for most households. But Wi-Fi 7 isn’t meant to be mainstream just yet. To that end, the Orbi 870 offers some seriously beefy specs, like a 10GbE WAN port and four 2.5GbE LAN ports on each node. The system offers 4×4 streams on the 6GHz frequency, which is quite uncongested compared with 5GHz and 2.4GHz. It’s on sale now.
Govee Mini Panel Lights
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Ditch the hellish, overhead fluorescents for customized lighting courtesy of Govee. The company’s Mini Panel Lights lets you configure a design of your choosing, which you can control via an app. Available now in a 10-pack for $99.99 or a 20-pack for $149.99, it supports up to 50 lighting effects across 120 panels.
TCL QM6K TV Series
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Trade shows like CES often make great use of the cavernous convention center space to showcase massive TV installations; the bigger, the better. But many of these show-stopping displays are just for show, or marketed to businesses that can spend tens of thousands of dollars on them. So it’s notable that TCL came to CES with a TV that’s available to preorder now. The company’s QM6K series of QLED TVs start at $999.99 for a 65-inch set, which comes with a free TCL Q75H soundbar. The downside is we don’t have a firm ship date yet, but you should get it within 4-6 weeks of that being announced, Mashable reports.
Birdfy Bath Pro
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There are lots of options for filming the birds in your backyard while they crunch away on seeds, like the Birdbuddy and FeatherSnap smart feeders. But now you can watch birds bathe. The Birdfy Bath Pro is a huge invasion of privacy for those with feathers but a big step forward for those who like watching them. The Birdify Bath Pro circulates water for birds to sip or splash in with a solar-powered pump and captures video clips. It also has AI recognition of thousands of bird species. You can preorder the Birdify Bath Pro now for $200 and you’ll receive it in March.
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LeafyPod
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Some people identify as plant parents. They have homes teeming with glossy greenery that never seems to wilt. I am not one of those people. Every green thing I’ve owned has died but that’s a problem the LeafyPod says it can solve. Fill the smart planter’s reservoir with water and it analyzes your plant and dispenses water as needed. An app lets you check in on the health of your plant and gives you tips on lighting, temperature, and humidity. You can preorder the LeafyPod now for $148 and it ships in April.
Holoconnects Holobox Mini
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You can really box yourself in with the Holoconnects Holobox Mini. The device turns a live feed of a person or object into a small avatar in a box. You can come up with your own use case, but Holoconnects has suggestions that include concierge services in hotels and lectures at universities—if you an afford it. Holobox Mini pricing starts at $7,500.
WowMouse
WowMouse is an app that can turn your smartwatch into what can feel like a magic wand. Android watch wearers can use it with any Bluetooth-controlled device, and Apple Watch users can use it to control a MacBook. WowMouse’s parent company Doublepoint aims to expand its capabilities for Apple Watch to other devices in the future. You can download the app for free on the App Store or on Google Play.
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About Chandra Steele
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