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• Save up to $170 on AirPods & Beats, with prices from $99

  04-01-2026 23:43 via appleinsider.com
  Fresh AirPods deals are in effect for January 2026, with prices dipping to as low as $99 — and savings of up to $170 off.
  Grab AirPods and Beats at up to $170 off.
  Save up to $100 on Apple's AirPods line this week, along with Beats deals of up to $170 off. Highlights from the Amazon sale include AirPods 4 for $99 and Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones that are $170 off.Buy AirPods from $99
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• Matter is front-and-center in Xthing's new lineup of smart locks

  04-01-2026 22:03 via appleinsider.com
  At CES 2026, Xthings grew its Ultraloq lineup with multiple new models, rolling out to users over the coming months, with support for Apple Home.
  The Ultraloq Latch 7 Pro brings Matter to more doors
  The flagship lock is the Xthings Ultraloq Latch 7 Pro. This lock utilizes Matter-over-Thread for reliable connectivity and battery life on latch-style doors.It is also being built with Aliro in mind for automatic unlocking with Ultra Wideband when the spec is finalized. Beyond Thread and UWB, it will
  
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• SwitchBot's smart home future includes 3D-mapping smart locks, robot assistance

  04-01-2026 21:28 via appleinsider.com
  SwitchBot's CES 2026 involves more smart home automation, including an improved 3D facial recognition smart lock and a semi-humanoid household robot.
  SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro - Image Credit: SwitchBot
  SwitchBot is known for its smart vacuum cleaners and curtain robots. As it expands its reach in the smart home, it's also pushing into a few new areas too at CES 2026.For people interested in investing in a smart lock, the SwitchBot Lock Vision series is an expansion from the Keypad Vision it laun
  
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• What Andrew Orr's desk looked like after a year of writing at home in 2025

  04-01-2026 20:05 via appleinsider.com
  At the end of 2025, my desk tells a familiar work-from-home story, part writing station, part cat furniture, and somehow still functional.
  Drawn on paper, touched up with Apple Pencil
  It's been another year completed here at 0440-industries, which is kind of a brand name I've recently started using. Everyone needs a personal brand right? Mine is a mixture of the Borg and Alice in Wonderland.I started to keep a journal in 2013 in Apple Notes and gradually moved through multiple journaling apps ov
  
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• We’ve Found Ways for You to Get the Coveted iPhone 17 for Free

  04-01-2026 20:00 via cnet.com
  The iPhone 17 series has loads of upgrades. Though they can command a high price, we've found deals so you can grab one for free.
  
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• Belkin's CES lineup is full of next-gen power solutions, complete with 25W Qi2.2 support

  04-01-2026 18:19 via appleinsider.com
  For CES 2026, Belkin is trying to power all of your gear with the introduction of new battery packs, modular chargers, and power banks that come in all shapes and sizes.
  Belkin has a new lineup of charging gear
  Belkin is an Apple accessory go-to, and it is continuing that reputation with its new lineup. The big addition for 2026 is the adoption of Qi2.2 on many of its wireless chargers.The new UltraCharge Pro Power Bank 10K with Magnetic Ring leads things off with ample capacity in a compact for
  
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• You'll have new ways to charge your gear thanks to Baseus

  04-01-2026 15:06 via appleinsider.com
  At CES 2026, charging brand Baseus launched several new power products, including a new MagSafe battery, an ultra-small power bank, and a powerful desktop solution.
  The upcoming AC22 Ultra Mini battery pack
  Headlining the announcements is the Baseus PicoGo AM52 MagSafe battery. It's a Qi2.2 25W-certified battery that is one of the thinnest on the market to date.It also has a USB-C port capable of 45W of wired power in and out. Utilizing new proprietary Triple-Loop Cooling technology, it's able t
  
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• Xreal's 1S spatial glasses & Neo hub arrive with Real 3D

  04-01-2026 15:04 via appleinsider.com
  The latest spatial display glasses from Xreal can convert all in-display content to 3D, and with the Neo DisplayPort and battery hub, it can stream games from the Nintendo Switch 2. Here's what Xreal is showing off at CES 2026.
  Xreal 1S offers enhanced specs for your spatial display needs
  Apple may have embraced the concept of spatial computing with Apple Vision Pro, but Xreal has been pushing a simpler concept with its glasses. Instead of a full operating system of windows and apps, Xreal spati
  
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• Flow 2 robot vacuum anchors Narwal's CES 2026 product refresh

  04-01-2026 15:02 via appleinsider.com
  Narwal has unveiled its Flow 2 robot vacuum and expanded cleaning lineup at CES 2026 on January 4, with a greater push of AI cleaning.
  Narwal's new robot vacuums
  Narwal's 2026 product refresh centers on the Flow 2 robot vacuum, alongside new cordless and mattress vacuums aimed at broader home cleaning. The products are on display at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where Narwal is positioning them as a unified cleaning system covering floors, fabrics, and allergen-prone surfaces.For Apple users, the annou
  
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• Jackery's new Explorer 1500 Ultra is a rugged & portable power station

  04-01-2026 14:05 via appleinsider.com
  The Jackery Explorer 1500 is built with adventures in mind, with IP65 dustproof and water resistance, fully sealed ports, and enhanced structural integrity, so it'll at least survive CES 2026.
  The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is built to be rugged and portable
  Portable power stations are meant to go with you to wherever power might be needed. However, most can't survive in common outdoor conditions where dust, sand, rain, and other things could ruin the electrical devices.The Explorer 1500 Ultra
  
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• Three new Matter lights debut from Govee with blended RGBIC at CES 2026

  04-01-2026 14:04 via appleinsider.com
  Smart home brand Govee was at CES 2026 to highlight its new lineup of smart lighting solutions, with three new models that support Matter and Apple Home.
  The new Floor Lamp 3 from Govee supports Matter, along with the other two new entrants
  On display were the Govee Floor Lamp 3, Govee Ceiling Light Ultra, and Govee Sky Ceiling Light. All three communicate with Matter over Wi-Fi, which allows them to be supported in the Apple Home app.The Govee Floor Lamp 3 is a free-standing solution that casts
  
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• Jackery unveils the Explorer 1500 Ultra -- a new rugged portable power station

  04-01-2026 14:03 via appleinsider.com
  The Jackery Explorer 1500 is built with adventures in mind, with IP65 dustproof and water resistance, fully sealed ports, and enhanced structural integrity, so it'll at least survive CES 2026.
  The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is built to be rugged and portable
  Portable power stations are meant to go with you to wherever power might be needed. However, most can't survive in common outdoor conditions where dust, sand, rain, and other things could ruin the electrical devices.The Explorer 1500 Ultra
  
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• Apple's iPad 11 is down to $299, plus save up to $400 across models

  04-01-2026 00:34 via appleinsider.com
  Amazon's 2026 iPad sale delivers prices from $299, with discounts of up to $400 off new and closeout models across the tablet line.
  Grab iPad deals from just $299 this January.
  Deals on iPads are in full swing this January, with Apple's 11-inch iPad available for $299 thanks to a $50 discount. That price applies to the 128GB Wi-Fi model, but you can also snag the $50 discount on 256GB and 512GB storage capacities.Buy iPad 11 for $299
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