CES 2026: Live updates on the latest gadgets at the biggest tech event of the year

We’re about one week into 2026, and it’s already turning out to be a busy year. In the tech industry, things have started ...

Here's what every different USB port type actually means

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The best electric toothbrushes in 2026, tested by editors

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Turn your laptop’s USB-C into 5 ports with Anker’s nifty $19 hub

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The best Pepcom hardware and devices at CES 2026

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8 HDMI tricks to get the best performance from your TV - and most are free

If your devices only support up to 4K at 60Hz, a "premium high-speed" HDMI cable (18Gbps, HDMI 2.0) is perfectly fine. Again, just avoid really old or thin cables. Early HDMI cables (HDMI 1.4 or older ...