New Year means new gadgets. And thanks to CES 2023, we saw a ton of innovative technology this past week. While many of the products announced at CES won’t be available until later this year, quite a few are already on sale—which could help tide you over until then. If your wallet has recovered from the holidays, check out these CES devices available for purchase or pre-order.
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Gaming, Audio and Pet Tech
Those with an Xbox Series S or X looking to upgrade their gaming headset should check out Audeze’s headset. The new wireless gaming headset features 90mm planar magnetic drivers, a built-in microphone and wireless and USB connectivity. You’ll also get up to 80 hours of battery life per charge. We haven’t tested them yet, but we love Audeze’s more affordable pairs, so they should be checked out.
Not a fan of Meta Quest Pro? HTC’s Vive XR could be a solid alternative. The standalone mixed reality headset features 4K resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 110-degree field of view, an RGB pass-through camera, and two wireless controllers with hand tracking support. For added convenience, there’s a detachable battery (allowing you to wear the eyepiece like glasses) and adjustable diopter on each lens. It is currently available for pre-order. You’ll also get five video games with your purchase if you order by February 15th.
Razer’s second version of its gaming handheld features a number of hardware upgrades, including a 144Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 chipset, an actively cooled processor designed for mobile gaming, and 5G support. It won’t hit shelves until later this year, but you can reserve it now on Razer’s website with a $5 deposit.
If you’re looking for a turntable to accompany your Sonos system at home, look no further. As part of the Works with Sonos program, the Victrola Stream Onyx turntable wirelessly connects and streams music to your Sonos devices. It’s also a more affordable alternative to Victrola’s $800 Stream Carbon (which launched in November), but that means it comes with a slightly cheaper Audio Technica VM-95 cartridge. It works pretty much the same though. It is currently available for pre-order and will ship in February.
No, this is not Poo-Chi from the early 2000s. But Dog-E is as close as we’ll ever get in 2023. This robot dog goes through a “forging” process that reveals characteristics and personality traits unique to each model. This can include different play styles, behaviors and combinations of LED lights. You can also feed and train it via the connected app. It is worth noting that it has a microphone and speakers, so we recommend that you check the privacy policy before ordering.
Have you ever wished you could have a two-way conversation with your pet? With FluentPet you can—sort of. The company’s latest kit comes with the Connect Base, which features a large high-fidelity speaker (instead of small speakers built into each individual button). It also records every button press and records it via the companion app, allowing you to track your pet’s activity and progress. It is currently available for pre-order and will ship next month.
Household and other tech
Now you can add a Ring camera to your home and car. A first of its kind for the company, Car Cam features a dual-face HD camera (controlled by the Ring app) that captures activity when your car is in motion the way a standard dash cam does. When parked, it uses sensors to detect any activity in or around the vehicle – including if someone breaks into your car (with the ability to talk to whoever’s inside). It’s currently available for pre-order for $200 for a limited time, but the price will rise to $250 when it launches on February 15th.
(Note: WIRED has reported extensively on Ring Doorbells in relation to security, supervisionand police partnershipsso read before you buy.)
Peephole Camera lives! After being phased out in 2021, the rental-friendly security camera is back by popular demand. Since it’s the original model released by the company in 2019 (not the updated version), it comes with the same features, including a 1080p HD camera, night vision, two-way talk, and the ability to detect motion on your tilt and typing. your door. The ring has dropped its price from $199 to $130, making it more affordable than last time.
(Note: WIRED has reported extensively on Ring Doorbells in relation to security, supervisionand police partnershipsso read before you buy.)
Unistellar’s eQuinox 2 is the perfect telescope for those who live in areas with a lot of light. With its Smart Light Pollution Reduction system, it can digitally enhance images to remove some of the glare commonly found in urban environments. There’s also a new autonomous field detection system that allows the telescope to orient itself automatically, which helps track and pinpoint objects. The eQuinox 2 is currently available for pre-order and will ship early this year.
Nuwa says her pen works with any paper—no special notebook required. The built-in Trident camera system consists of three cameras and an infrared light that tracks your pen movements in both bright and low light. It uses this data to digitally record your pen strokes. You can upload your notes and sketches to the companion app on your phone. And for $3 a month, it will automatically convert handwritten notes to text. It’s currently available for pre-order for $179 (and expected to ship in August), but the price will rise to $279 upon full production.
These roller skates are extremely expensive for a reason – they are the world’s first pair of electric skates. Equipped with a motor and a remote control, you can control both speed and brakes. You’ll need to wear a fanny-pack type accessory to hold the battery, it seems treasure funny—but hey, they’re back in style anyway.
This isn’t your typical smartwatch, as it doesn’t actually tell the time or show you notifications. Instead, it tracks your health data. There are various sensors inside to record your heart rate, steps, sleep and the output of your sweat glands. In collaboration with health technology company Phillips, it tracks your stress level and can detect when it’s about to get worse. The mobile app then recommends things you can do to relieve stress. It’s also customizable, with the ability to swap out the tips for different types of gemstones (starting at $27 each).
Docks are often bulky, especially since they require a power cable and a bulky power block. OWC’s Thunderbolt Go, however, packs all the power junk inside the dock itself. That way you can easily plug the silver box directly into the wall. That’s a huge boon for portability. It also comes with five USB ports (three USB-C and two USB-A), an HDMI port (which can support up to an 8K display), an Ethernet port, and SD card slots. It is currently available for pre-order.
Hasbro and Formlabs (a 3D printing company) have teamed up to help you transform into your very own action figure – with the option to choose characters from Power Rangers, Star Wars, Marvel and more. All you have to do is download the Hasbro Pulse app, take a selfie, choose your character and customize your look. We recommend pre-ordering if you’re giving one of these as a gift; Hasbro says it will take up to 45 days to ship.