We’ve been impressed by Ride1Up’s e-bike offerings this year. The Revv1 is my absolute favorite moped/moto-style e-bike, and their Portola, Ride1Up’s first folding e-bike, knocked it out of the park. I’m currently reviewing their Cafe Cruiser, and I’ve been impressed. Their latest offering, the Ride1Up CF Racer1, is a design departure, and it looks stunning.
I’ve long wanted a home theater system but never wanted to go to the expense and trouble of having a technician come and install a ceiling projector and dropdown ceiling screen; it just wasn’t in the cards. The all-in-one 120″ AWOL Vision Vanish Laser TV eliminates the need to install anything. When I recently experienced this system, which was also shown at CES this year and won a “Best of” award from us, it blew my mind.
Red is bold. Red makes a statement. And red is the color of the latest limited edition drop from our friends at Nomad. The Nomad Night Watch Red collection, which includes cases for the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, and Apple Watch, makes a powerful statement. But hurry — this is a limited edition drop, and once it sells out — that’s it!
CES 2024 has wrapped, and this year, there was a plethora of exciting and innovative new products to discover and explore. After sorting through (what felt like) thousands of press announcements and making our way through a dizzying amount of CES events, venues, and demos, these are the products we found to be the most innovative and intriguing. Without further ado and in no particular order, here are our top 16 Best of CES 2024 choices. Let’s delve into the exciting array of advancements that emerged from this year’s CES!
Vehicle makers are making our cars much smarter, but the data generated requires a device for it to be accessed and understood. The DIMO AutoPi is a device that connects your vehicle to an app so you can access that information while also offering the ability to mine $DIMO tokens, a native blockchain-based token of the DIMO cryptocurrency protocol that is issued to users and contributors. Long story short, with DIMO, connected drivers can earn $DIMO tokens based on streamed vehicle data and also view their vehicle’s health through the connected app.
Samsung has officially introduced the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24, with an emphasis on mobile experiences driven by Galaxy AI. The Samsung Galaxy S24 series aims to revolutionize how we interact with our mobile devices, and they are leveraging AI to enhance various aspects of communication, creativity, search, and more.
In a groundbreaking move, Deere & Company has inked a deal with SpaceX, bringing cutting-edge satellite communications services to farmers grappling with rural connectivity challenges. Powered by the renowned Starlink network, this innovative solution is set to transform how farmers harness precision agriculture technologies, steering away from conventional norms.
Nine years ago, I needed a new mattress. That led to my first experience with a “bed in a box,” and I was impressed. Raina and I have tried a few different mattresses in the years since. But over time, one or the other of us has found faults with whatever mattress we were using, even if the other was sleeping okay on it. We’re optimistic that our latest, the Emma Original Mattress, will finally give us both a great night’s sleep.
Traeger has long built a reputable name in the pellet grill industry and continues to innovate and improve. The latest edition of the Traeger Ironwood smoker has proven to be a game-changer for any pit master. Infusing technology with great design and quality, Traeger has built a smoker that will last a lifetime and bring perfect cooks.
Arlo sells a variety of home security products, including doorbells, cameras, floodlights, and security systems. I recently reviewed their Arlo Home Security System and the Arlo Pro 5S 2K Wireless Security Camera, both of which I found to be very good. Now, we’ll look at the Arlo Essential XL Outdoor Camera, an HD wireless security camera that packs a good deal of features into an affordable package.
Whether you’re a gamer, a student, or just an all-around little bit of everything laptop user, ASUS‘s refreshed lineup for 2024 has something for you! You can become more productive with the ASUS Zenbook Duo or immerse yourself in the new TUF gaming laptop.
I’m a huge fan of Shokz products. I use their OpenComm 2 bone conduction headphones for calls and video chats at the office and some of the brand’s other bone conduction headphones at home. The company just announced a new Shokz OpenSwim Pro, and I can’t wait to try them when we open our pool in the spring.
Once, at a CES several years ago, a member of the Gear Diary team had something unthinkable happen — she ran out of battery on her phone. Yes, we obviously had access to wall chargers, but running out of juice on the go was still a major issue. No one understands the importance of not losing power like our friends at mophie, and they’ve got some new power solutions to ensure it doesn’t happen to you! First, mophie is bringing back its iconic juice pack for the iPhone 15, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max. It’ll retail for $99.95 and…
Garmin is synonymous with excellence in GPS tracking for athletic activities. But also, when most people think of Garmin, they think of big, chunky running watches. It’s safe to say that most GPS watches aren’t designed for aesthetics first, but Garmin has some cool ideas up their (sweat-wicking) sleeves to make fitness tracking a lot more comfortable. First of all, if you’re someone who has ever had to wear a support garment under their shirt, you’ll know that chest straps can often get in the way of sports bras. Garmin is trying to solve that with the HRM-Fit. It’s designed…
GPS tracking has swiftly gone from a vaguely creepy concept that gets joked about to something that is legitimately improving people’s lives. Tack GPS Plus is a multipurpose GPS tracker that can use AI smart power to stretch up to 30 days between charges and even pinpoint elevation changes.
Robot vacuums are one of the coolest inventions to come out of the last few years. It’s a toss-up between video chat and robot vacs for which development has made life feel closer to the Jetsons, but Eureka is making a strong case for the robots with the new Eureka J20 Robot Vacuum/Floor Washer 2-in-1.
Jackery has been a name in the portable power solution industry for some time and has many great power products. Their power stations are well-built and handy for power outages or camping trips. The new Jackery Solar Mars Bot and solar generator for rooftop tents are innovative designs to keep the power going.
We recently reviewed the Yohino B4000 solid-state battery power station. It is an impressive design and fantastic use of solid-state technology. The company has announced some exciting new products, including the Yoshino B6000 SST, Yoshino EXB1 extendable battery, Yoshino PRO1000, and Yoshino PRO2000.
For the past few summers, I’ve reviewed and continued to use Aiper robots to help keep my pool clean in between professional services. The brand hasn’t stopped making great pool-cleaning robots but is expanding its line-up to include robots for other purposes. They’ve just announced the new Aiper Horizon U1, their first cordless robotic lawn mower.
Hitting the road in an RV sounds like a romantic way to travel, but if you’re interested in a true home away from home, it’s not for those without some skills. Hitching it up, properly towing, or backing one can require expert-level skills, and you still have to set everything up once you get to camp. But if you have a Pebble Flow, the semi-autonomous electric travel trailer, you’ll enjoy a much easier experience all around!
EcoFlow has been a proven leader in alternative power options and continues to innovate with new products and expandable systems. They’ve just launched the Delta Pro Ultra and Smart Home Panel 2 as whole-home backup solutions.