Articles by Judie Lipsett Stanford

SteelSeries Launches Special-Edition Dragon Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Headphones to Celebrate the Lunar New Year

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SteelSeries Launches Special-Edition Dragon Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Headphones to Celebrate the Lunar New Year

If you’re a gamer looking for a not-so-subtle way to celebrate the Lunar New Year, or if you happen to like the color red and dragons, you’ll want to take a look at the new $199.99 Dragon Arctis Nova 7 Wireless – a special edition headset from SteelSeries. Crafted by a team with Chinese and Taiwanese heritage, this headset pays homage to their roots, embracing the essence of family gatherings, festivals, and the onset of the 2024 Lunar New Year.

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Gear Diary’s Best of CES 2024 Awards

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!

Nanoleaf Skylight Pre-Orders Open and 4 Other New Lighting Solutions Announced to Transform Your Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

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Nanoleaf Skylight Pre-Orders Open and 4 Other New Lighting Solutions Announced to Transform Your Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

Nanoleaf is adding new products to its line-up, promising enhanced color and lighting experiences for indoor and outdoor spaces. They’ve just announced Orchestrator software, Essentials Matter Smart Multicolor Lightstrip (for indoor use), Outdoor String Lights, and Permanent Outdoor Lights. Additionally, Nanoleaf is finally opening pre-orders for the much-anticipated Nanoleaf Skylight Modular Ceiling Light!

Narwal Freo X Ultra, Freo X Plus, and S10 Pro Wet Dry Vacuum: 3 New Ways to Clean That Will Make Your Life Easier

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Narwal Freo X Ultra, Freo X Plus, and S10 Pro Wet Dry Vacuum: 3 New Ways to Clean That Will Make Your Life Easier

Narwal has expanded its lineup by launching three cutting-edge devices: the Narwal Freo X Ultra, Narwal Freo X Plus, and the Narwal S10 Pro. The two new Freo robotic vacuum cleaners boast world-first features, including a tangle-free floating brush, dust compression technology for extended use, and AI DirtSense mapping for efficient cleaning. The S10 Pro is a wet/dry vacuum that automatically scrubs, cleans, dries, and disinfects its roller brush, pipes, and filters when placed in its charging station after use.

Invoxia Minitailz Smart Pet Tracker Allows You to Monitor Your Pets' Whereabouts and Their Health

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Invoxia Minitailz Smart Pet Tracker Allows You to Monitor Your Pets’ Whereabouts and Their Health

Invoxia, known for its consumer and professional trackers, has just unleashed the Minitailz Smart Pet Tracker, a high-tech wearable designed to revolutionize the way we keep tabs on our furry companions. This AI-powered gadget, recently honored with a CES Innovation Award, goes beyond the basics, offering a plethora of insights into our pets’ health and whereabouts. With the ability to detect AFib, Minitailz could be a game-changer for pet parents everywhere.

NuraLogix Anura MagicMirror Uses Your Face (for Transdermal Optical Imaging) to Take Health Assessments

Gear Bits, Events, Health and Fitness

NuraLogix Anura MagicMirror Uses Your Face (for Transdermal Optical Imaging) to Take Health Assessments

NuraLogix has just dropped the curtain on Anura MagicMirror – a tabletop smart mirror that’s more than just a reflection. This nifty gadget takes facial blood flow information and transforms it into a treasure trove of vital signs and disease risk assessments. Powered by their cloud-based Affective AI platform, DeepAffex, this is NuraLogix’s inaugural foray into manufacturing, proving that accurate health data can be as simple as checking your reflection.

Withings BeamO shown in user's hands with information about their health displayed in the background

Gear Bits, Events, Health and Fitness

Revolutionizing At-Home Health Monitoring, the Withings BeamO Is a 4-in-1 Device for Comprehensive Health Checkups

Withings has just introduced BeamO, a 4-in-1 health checkup device to redefine at-home health monitoring. Expected to hit the U.S. market post-FDA clearance, the Withings BeamO combines ECG, oximeter, stethoscope, and thermometer sensors, transforming the conventional thermometer into a comprehensive tool for daily heart and lung health assessments. Think it’s science fiction? Read on to learn more!

XGIMI HORIZON Max Offers the Bells and Whistles of IMAX Enhanced Certification, While the XGIMI Aladdin Offers a 3-in-1 Projector, Lamp, and Speaker That Installs Like a Standard Ceiling Light

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XGIMI HORIZON Max Offers the Bells and Whistles of IMAX Enhanced Certification, While the XGIMI Aladdin Offers a 3-in-1 Projector, Lamp, and Speaker That Installs Like a Standard Ceiling Light

XGIMI, known for its projectors and laser TVs, has just announced several new technologies; among these are ISA 5.0 (Intelligent Screen Adaptation) and Dual Light 2.0, as well as partnerships with IMAX & DTS, Google, and MediaTek. Also showcased were the brand’s new 2024 projectors, the IMAX Enhanced certified XGIMI HORIZON Max and the XGIMI Aladdin, a 3-in-1 smart projector lamp and speaker that marks XGIMI’s entry into the smart home-connected product category.

Bio Bidet BB-1200

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The Bio Bidet BB-1200 Bidet Toilet Seat Offers an Innovative, Affordable, and Consumer-Friendly App-Controlled Bidet Experience

Since most homes in the U.S. aren’t built with bidets installed, adding one to your existing toilet seat is a great way to upgrade your bathroom experience. If you’re considering which to get, you should take a look at the just-announced Bio Bidet BB-1200 Bidet Toilet Seat; not only does it offer all the bells and whistles you’d expect, like a heated seat, unlimited warm water, multiple cleaning modes, a nightlight, and warm air for drying, it’s also first-ever North American bidet toilet seat to be controlled by a smartphone app.

U-tec Unveils U Home, a Personalized Home Ecosystem That Combines Security, Automation, and Convenience

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U-tec Unveils U Home, a Personalized Home Ecosystem That Combines Security, Automation, and Convenience

U-tec has just announced its latest creation, U home. This isn’t your typical smart home setup; it’s a personalized ecosystem that combines security, automation, and convenience, turning your home into a hub of smart living. So, what’s the buzz all about? U home wants to be the go-to platform for anyone who wants a hassle-free and powerful tool to amp up their home security and automation. U-tec U home offers a straightforward way to build your personalized smart home suite.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 Event Coming Soon, and the Teasers and Savings Have Already Started

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 Event Coming Soon, and the Teasers and Savings Have Already Started

Samsung has confirmed that it will host its Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event on January 17th. What can we expect? Well, there’s not a lot of info available yet, but it seems safe to say that, at the very least, the Galaxy S24 series will be announced, and these smartphones will feature new AI camera capabilities. Exhibits 1, 2, and 3: these Samsung teasers that all state, “Zoom with Galaxy AI is coming.” https://image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/reserve/02-Eureka-reserve-800×450.mp4

Solar-Powered Lodge Speaker 4 Series 2 Puts Wireless Sound Exactly Where You Want It — Outdoors!

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Solar-Powered Lodge Speaker 4 Series 2 Puts Wireless Sound Exactly Where You Want It — Outdoors!

If you’ve ever considered placing outdoor speakers in your backyard or by the pool, you know that most require wires for power, which can be a bit limiting, or you have to bring them inside for recharging. If you’re nodding your head in agreement, you should look at the new solar-powered lodge Speaker 4 Series 2, the first self-charging premium wireless outdoor speaker.

The back of the IQOO 12 Legend Edition

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IQOO 12 Legend Edition Review: A Sporty Exterior Hints at the Power Inside

IQOO stands for “I Quest On and On.” Though this emerging Vivo smartphone sub-brand may be unfamiliar to those in the U.S., it’s earning a reputation for combining flagship chipsets with smartphones that emphasize mobile gaming. The iQOO 12 Legend Edition adds a sporty twist to premium styling that will appeal to minimalist design fans as it’s a powerful daily driver with few compromises. Although the iQOO brand is aimed at users in Asia, Europe, and Australia, by the end of this review, I think you’ll agree that it’s too bad iQOO hasn’t yet set its sights on the States.

Upgrade Your Kitchen and Take Holiday Hosting to the Next Level with Whynter and SMEG Appliances

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Upgrade Your Kitchen and Take Holiday Hosting to the Next Level with Whynter and SMEG Appliances

Are family and friends coming to your place for the holidays? You can elevate your kitchen and make holiday hosting a breeze with the perfect blend of style and functionality from Whynter and SMEG. Whynter’s appliances will bring modern convenience to your gatherings, while SMEG’s iconic designs combine retro aesthetics with top-notch performance, adding a touch of timeless elegance to your space. Whether chilling beverages, crafting delectable desserts, or effortlessly mixing ingredients, these appliances will prove themselves to be essential companions as you create memorable moments during the festive season.

The 42mm Withings ScanWatch Nova Blends Luxury Diver Watch Aesthetics with Advanced Health Tracking Capabilities

Health and Fitness, Gear Bits

The 42mm Withings ScanWatch Nova Blends Luxury Diver Watch Aesthetics with Advanced Health Tracking Capabilities

Withings has introduced its latest hybrid smartwatch, the ScanWatch Nova. An update to the 2022 ScanWatch Horizon that I wear every day, the 42mm Withings ScanWatch Nova is a luxurious hybrid smartwatch tailored for health enthusiasts. It seamlessly blends stylish diver watch aesthetics with advanced health-tracking capabilities, making it perfect for those who love wearing this style watch but need something smarter to track their sleep, steps, heart rate, and much more.