Android could soon show how much battery your wireless headphones have left

Google is going to make it a bit easier to check the battery level on Bluetooth devices connected to your phone. As spotted by XDA Developers, the Android Open Source Project has added support for “[retrieving] battery level information of [a] remote device.”
When this makes its way to a full Android release, it should allow an Android phone to display the battery level of any connected Bluetooth headphones, speakers, or other accessories. Those devices will have to be set up to shar

Motorola is taking another swing at foldables. The company announced the Razr Fold at CES 2020's Lenovo Tech World, introducing its newest flagship and a more ambitious take on the Razr formula. Instead of leaning into nostalgia with the flip-style Razrs, the Razr Fold is marketed as a productivity device. Closed, it looks and feels like a standard smartphone thanks to a large 6.6-inch external display. Open it up, and it unfolds into an 8.1-inch 2K LTPO screen meant for multitasking.SEE ALSO:Ha

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love nutty foods.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 7, 2026
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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're on top of your dental hygiene.Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you have a twin.Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to th

Six months after sending the world's first rollable laptop to market, Lenovo is back with two new concept PCs that have expanding screens. The tech giant unveiled the business-oriented ThinkPad Rollable XD Concept and the gaming-ready Legion Pro Rollable Concept at CES 2026 Tuesday, arriving on the heels of extensive leaks. Mashable was among the first to demo Lenovo's new laptops in the company's private showroom.SEE ALSO:Hands on at CES 2026: Lenovo's voice-controlled twisting laptop arrives
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For the past couple of years, tech companies have been pushing to make a wearable AI companion that actually breaks into the mainstream. Whether that company ends up being Motorola remains to be seen, but the smartphone maker is clearly angling for a shot. At CES 2026, Motorola debuted a new wearable AI proof of concept for guests and press during its Lenovo World Tour event.SEE ALSO:CES 2026: JBL's new open earbuds lineup gives listeners 5 unique options
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One of the coolest parts of CES is getting to preview the future of technology. LG’s iRobot-like helper robot and Sony’s XYN headset are two such examples from last year's event. Those are rather large and ambitious tech projects, but Lenovo is tackling a different sort of problem with its Self-Charging Kit Concept, which consists of a solar-powered mouse and keyboard that can charge themselves without natural sunlightLenovo says this technology provides "one of the industry's first

[UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL JAN 6 AT 8PM ET/5PM PT]Lenovo's voice-controlled twisting laptop is officially hitting the market later this year, and Mashable got to go hands-on with it at CES 2026. The PC giant still has one kink to iron out before it lands in consumers' hands this summer, but overall the device is a fun and constructive twist on the 2-in-1 form factor.Announced Tuesday, the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist is a unique hybrid business PC with a swiveling 14-inch touchscreen that ro

Smart glasses are a major trend this year at CES 2026, and though TCL has been in the space for a while, its RayNeo glasses haven't made as many waves as competitors like Meta Ray-Ban and Xreal. That could be about to change. At CES, the brand announced the upcoming launch of the TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro, which boasts an HDR-capable Micro-OLED display and a very competitive price tag.SEE ALSO:CES 2026 live updates: See the latest news, surprises, and strange tech from LG, Samsung, Lego, and new

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced at CES 2026 in Las Vegas this week that its new superchip platform, dubbed Vera Rubin, was on schedule and set to be released later this year. The news was one of the key takeaways from the highly anticipated keynote from Huang. Nvidia is the dominant player powering the AI industry, so a new line of chips is obviously a big deal. Here are four things to know as we await Vera Rubin's drop later this year. 1. There are 6 new chips across the Rubin platformNvidia

CES is all about wacky concepts, and Razer brought one of its own to the 2026 showcase.The gaming accessory giant unveiled a concept gaming headset called Project Motoko that does more than just deliver audio and accommodate voice chat with friends. Much more, in fact. Motoko is actually a wireless AI wearable that's compatible with all the big AI systems like Gemini and OpenAI and does a lot of the same things that a pair of smart glasses could do. Just, you know, in the form of a headset inste

There's a second acronym constantly looming above the floor of any CES: TBD. That's the most info we have about a good chunk of products announced at CES 2026 so far. "Coming soon" could mean next month to some brands and next year to others. Sometimes, we don't even know if these debuted products will ever make it out of the prototype phase.SEE ALSO:CES 2026: This AI bartender called me old, but it makes one hell of a drink
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Neurable’s pitch at CES 2026 is bold: what if performance tracking didn’t just include your mouse, keyboard, or heart rate, but also included your thoughts?That idea is now packed into a pair of chunky-but-surprisingly-comfortable gaming headphones, built in partnership with HP's HyperX brand. Inside the headset are EEG sensors designed to read brain signals in real-time, allowing Neurable’s software to track focus, cognitive load, and reaction speed while you play.Credit: Chan

The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the biggest tech showcase in the world, and Mashable reporters are on the ground reporting live from the event all week long. Every year at CES, tech giants like Samsung, LG, Sony, and Lenovo preview their latest innovations, as well as futuristic concept products unlike anything you'll find in stores. CES is also a hub for ambitious startups, electric vehicle brands, and robotics companies. You never know what bizarre new gadgets (or

Acer had a ton to show off at CES 2026.The Taiwanese tech giant blew out the show with a slew of announcements, ranging from enterprise hardware to routers and beyond. It's honestly too much to fit in one place, so here are the coolest Acer announcements from CES that you absolutely need to know about.SEE ALSO:CES 2026 live updates: See the latest news, surprises, and strange tech from LG, Samsung, Lego, and new startups
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Epson's projectors are getting smarter in 2026. In a continuing collaboration between the brands, Epson announced at CES 2026 that Google TV with Gemini is coming to select new Lifestudio projectors. The AI-powered system promises a seamless streaming experience, no auxiliary streaming devices required.Lifestudio projectors from Epson utilize MediaTek's system on chip (SoC) smart projector platform already, which brings streaming platforms directly to the device. Now the system will have Google

Anker Soundcore is upgrading its earbuds lineup for the new year with the launch of the Soundcore Sleep A30 Special sleep earbuds and the AeroFit 2 Pro open earbuds at CES 2026 on Monday.Notably, the new AeroFit 2 Pro earbuds offer both an open design and active noise cancellation, a combination we've never seen before. Now that CES 2026 has kicked off, brands like Anker are unveiling a ton of new products, so head to the Mashable CES 2026 hub for the latest news.Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro launchFo

SAVE 40%: As of Jan. 6, the Roborock Qrevo Edge S5A robot vacuum and mop is back to its record-low Black Friday price of $599.99. That's $400 off its usual $999.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: RoborockRoborock Qrevo Edge S5A robot vacuum and mop$599.99 at Amazon $999.99 Save $400 Get DealRoborock's 2026 spread of robot vacuums just dropped at CES on Jan. 6. While exact prices haven't been revealed yet, we can expect the flagships to sit near the $1,599.99 price point of Roborock's 2025 CES

SAVE $100: As of Jan. 6, the Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV (2025 release) is on sale for only $359.99 with an on-page coupon. That's 22% off its list price and its lowest price on record.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon 55-inch 4-Series Fire TV (2025 release)$359.99 at Amazon $459.99 Save $100Use code SAVE100Get DealIt's NFL playoffs time, baby, which means it's officially the second-best time to upgrade your TV. If you're rocking an old model that's lost its vibrancy, now's a grea

Asus is launching a 16-inch version of its award-winning MacBook Air competitor.Announced at CES 2026 on Tuesday, the new Asus Zenbook A16 is a thin, light Windows laptop with a fresh Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip and a 3K OLED touchscreen featuring a sleek 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Its tan chassis is made from Asus' patented "Ceraluminum" material, a durable and featherlight magnesium-aluminum alloy, and it weighs as little as 2.65 pounds depending on the version of Windows i

SAVE $209.99: As of Jan. 6, get the Alienware AW2723DF Gaming Monitor (27-inch) for $340 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $549.99. That's a discount of 38% and its lowest price yet.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAlienware AW2723DF Gaming Monitor (27-inch)$340 at Amazon $549.99 Save $209.99 Get DealWhether you just got a ton of new games over the holidays or you've been thinking about upgrading your setup for a while, a gaming monitor is the perfect way to level up how you experie

LIVE PREORDERS: Preorder the new Soundcore Sleep A30 Special earbuds for $199.99 at Anker in four colorway options. Anker expects preorders to begin shipping at the end of January.Opens in a new windowCredit: SoundcoreSoundcore Sleep A30 Special earbuds$199.99 at Anker  Get DealThe holiday chaos might be over, but the world of consumer tech is not taking a break. This week, the annual CES in Las Vegas is bringing us all sorts of exciting new products like an LG domestic helper, a solar-powe