DJI’s Osmo Action 4 Standard Combo, priced at $209 (was $299), gives newer models from GoPro and Insta360 a run for their money, which still cost more than $350. The Action 4’s appeal stems from the fact that it features a 1/1.3 inch sensor, which is larger than what the GoPro Hero 13 Black and Hero 12 use, yet the Osmo still manages to pull in more light, making low-light shots much clearer.
It came as a surprise when Punkt, a Swiss company, unveiled the MC03 earlier than usual ahead of CES 2026. The MC03 is a minimalist smartphone that allows you to go about your daily life while maintaining your right to ultimate privacy. It won’t break the bank, as this one costs $699. Don’t get too excited; the MC03 will be available in Europe by late January, but for North America fans, it arrives later this spring.
8BitDo has built a reputation over the years for producing top-notch gaming peripherals, but their latest creation, the FlipPad, looks set to genuinely shake things up in the world of mobile gaming. Although the FlipPad wont be officially unveiled until CES 2026, we’ve managed to sneak a peek at this brand new flip-style gamepad.
A grid of small mirrors stands there, waiting for light to hit them. Then, in perfect harmony, each mirror tilts and swivels around its own axis. Reflected rays move across a neighboring wall or floor. Lines, forms, and full-fledged animations appear to hover in midair when light spots combine to form them. Time Sink Studio created the Living Mirror, which transforms ordinary sunlight or a spotlight into programmed doodling.
Pour-over coffee is the way to go for many people; it’s a clean, flavorful cup that hits the spot in a way that automatic drip coffee can’t. The whole point is that slowly dripping water over fresh grounds brings out nuances and subtleties that an automatic coffee machine will rinse right down the drain. However, standing there waiting for the water to flow with a gooseneck kettle is about the most tedious thing you can imagine.
Photo credit: Studio Link-Arc | Tian Fangfang
Deep within Yunlu Wetland Park in Shundes, south China, there’s a building that blends in with the trees and water, making it difficult to see from a distance, despite being right across from an island where thousands of egrets have made their home. Studio Link-Arc completed this museum a year ago, resulting in a space that serves as both a learning center for all things wetland as well as a great place to observe local wildlife.
Every year, millions of passengers board a Boeing 777 and settle into their seats as the plane gently climbs to cruising altitude. Even the most experienced flyers are unlikely to consider the tiny little box of electronics and sensors that work tirelessly to make the air inside the plane safe to breathe.
Winter storms (or just everyday life) arrive unexpectedly, leaving homes in darkness. That’s when the Anker 521 Portable Power Station, priced at $129.99 (was $199.99), comes to the rescue as a portable power station that keeps the essentials running without taking up a lot of room.
A game developer named Rebane has thrown a curveball at foldable phone owners. His creation, Foldy Bird, is a very clever clone of the infamous Flappy Bird experience that allows gamers to control the little pixelated bird by opening and shutting their device.
