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Explore Marlo Anderson’s CES interviews, product demonstrations, and discoveries—from smart homes and robotics to the gadgets that could change your everyday routine.
🔋 CES 2026: Leo by Liion Power Could Make Your Gadgets’ Batteries Last 63% Longer
At CES 2026, Ibad from Amsterdam startup Liion Power showed me Leo, a plug-and-play smart charger that says it can help your device batteries last up to 63% longer.

🌼 Bird Buddy Expands from Birds to Bees, Butterflies & Beyond with New Smart Garden Tech
Bird Buddy—originally known for their charming, camera-equipped smart bird feeders—has taken a bold leap beyond birds. Their latest innovation turns your backyard into a living, buzzing, blooming ecosystem… with solar-…

💡 Govee Lights Up the Smart Home with Color, Creativity, and Simplicity
At this year’s showcase of smart innovation, one booth didn’t just shine—it glowed . Govee, the fast-growing smart lighting brand, continues to prove that light isn’t just functional—it’s emotional, programmable, and inc…

Apecoo’s Kitchen Robots Are Cooking Up the Future
If you’ve ever dreamed of a kitchen that cooks for you—like actually for you—then Apecoo is about to make that dream a reality. During our latest Tech Ranch feature, I had the chance to step into a booth that smelled lik…

Wahl Brings Clippers, Color Codes, and Compassion to the Tech World
When you think of tech shows, you probably picture robots, AI, and smart devices—not someone getting a fresh haircut. But that’s exactly what happened when I stumbled into the Wahl booth and walked away with more than ju…

Huupe: The Smart Basketball Hoop That’s Changing How We Train and Play
Innovation doesn’t always mean reinventing the wheel—sometimes, it’s as simple as reimagining the hoop. Meet Huupe (pronounced “hoop”), the world’s first smart basketball hoop , built to track your performance, correct y…