Pico’s Project Swan XR Headset Wants to Go Where the Apple Vision Pro Failed

The ByteDance company wants to make the case that XR is “not just for gaming” anymore by giving you a digital office.

Lenovo’s Latest Wacky Concepts Include a Laptop With a Built-in Portable Monitor

At MWC 2026, the company also showed off a dual-screen Yoga Book with 3D capabilities, and the Legion Go Fold—a gaming handheld with a folding screen that converts into a mini laptop.

This Ruroc Helmet Ruined My Ski Holiday

Branded intimidating and scary, this full-face Ruroc headgear for the slopes made me a pariah on the piste.

What’s an E-Bike? California Wants You to Know

Cities want to stop kids from getting hurt. A lawmaker thinks warning them away from legal gray-area “e-motos” could help.

The Latest Repair Battlefield Is the Iowa Farmlands—Again

A new bill that would give farmers in Iowa the right to repair is a big threat to tractor manufacturer John Deere.

Hands-On With Nano Banana 2, the Latest Version of Google’s AI Image Generator

Google’s latest image model, Nano Banana 2, is a powerful AI photo editor that punctures reality. Well, sometimes.

Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date

Samsung’s new phones all get AI enhancements, and the flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra has a Privacy Display that can block the screen from nosy neighbors.

Gemini Can Now Book You an Uber or Order a DoorDash Meal on Your Phone. Here’s How It Works

Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S26, Google’s Gemini can automate tasks in popular mobile apps. We got a live demo of the new feature in action.

On Running Is Finally Ramping Up Production of Its ‘Hyper-Foam’ Spray-On Shoes

Swiss shoemaker On’s newest kicks—the LightSpray Cloudmaster 3 Hyper—are laceless shoes with a single-piece, stretchy, sprayed-on toe box.

Tide’s Evo Tiles Are a Fresh, Overengineered Take on the Tide Pod

Tide’s Evo Tiles are lightweight, fibrous squares of detergent that simplify the laundry process—and also act as a slightly more eco-friendly alternative to the Tide Pod.