Gadgets

At CES 2026, we saw a wide range of smart devices — from smart footwear and home SPA systems to AI-powered toys designed for emotional support. However, VGTimes Editor-in-Chief Rodion Ilin also had the chance to explore more unconventional innovations, including smart nails that can change color and an AI-powered fragrance device capable of creating scents on its own. We spoke with representatives of these brands to learn more about the technologies behind them.

This is an interview by VGTimes editor-in-chief Rodion Ilin with Andy Chu from MSI — a continuation of the report on the visit to the company's exhibition area at CES 2026. Before reading, we recommend checking out the first part, where we looked at the updated Prestige lineup for business and productivity, as well as the second article dedicated to MSI’s new gaming laptops.

Popular tech YouTuber Basically Homeless has unveiled an unusual gaming device — a neuromuscular exoskeleton that takes over aiming and shooting in first-person shooters. The creator shared a demonstration of the gadget in action on his YouTube channel.

Retro game fans bought out an Analogue 3D console for running cartridges from the Nintendo 64 without emulation in less than a day. The developers of the device reported this on their website.

Enthusiasts from Switzerland have raised more than $615,000 to develop a console made from LEGO. The developers talked about their project on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform.

The American company Lumia Health has introduced the Lumia 2 fitness earrings. The device will perform the functions of a familiar tracker, while looking like a fashion accessory. It is already possible to reserve jewelry on the company's website.

Yesterday, Valve announced as many as three devices: a new version of the Steam Controller, the Steam Frame wireless VR headset, and the Steam Machine — essentially a ready-made Linux-based PC build. And it’s the third gadget that seems to be the most intriguing one. This isn’t the first Steam Machine from Valve: the company released a similar product back in 2015, but the system never gained much traction. This time the potential is significantly higher: the PC gaming market is booming, and Valve has spent these years thoroughly addressing past shortcomings. In this material, we’ve gathered the key information about the new device.

We continue to explore the summer's new releases—now it's time for the HONOR 400, following the Pro version, which was reviewed a bit earlier. This model offers a camera system for high-quality photos, a capacious battery, and software with a large number of AI assistants for both shooting and productivity. Let's take a closer look at this new smartphone!

Chinese tech company FEVM has introduced a compact powerhouse that blends AMD’s hybrid CPU muscle with a sleek, space-saving design. While it's built with AI workloads in mind, its versatility makes it suitable for a range of demanding tasks.

If you're looking for a compact and affordable mini PC with an unusual feature, the Kidwants KN1 Touch is worth checking out. This model stands out with its built-in touchpad, which can replace the mouse, and offers solid technical specifications for its price.