Plugable USB-C Quad HDMI Graphics Adapter Plugable Plugable, a company known for premium docking stations and dongles, has chosen CES 2025 to unveil three new products, designed to enhance the desktop experience. First up is the Plugable USB-C Five-Display Docking Station<!–> (UD-7400PD), which, as the name suggests, can support up to five displays, including four […] More
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD) announced its next generation of processors at CES 2025, solidifying its push into PC gaming territory with the Ryzen 9000 series, AMD Ryzen Z2, and Ryzen 9000 mobile processors. One of the most anticipated gaming laptops of the year, the Razer Blade 16, dropped with the AMD Ryzen 9 AI, the first time the device has been released with a non-Intel chip. I sat down with AMD’s Chief Architect of Gaming Solutions and Gaming Marketing, Frank Azor, to chat about the company’s plans and vision for 2025. One of its key focuses? Scalability. “We want to design products that can scale. Products that are very power efficient but also performance capable. And to do it with one part, across a broad range.”Also: CES 2025: The 12 most impressive products so farAMD’s portfolio of chips is certainly capable. The newest gaming chip from AMD is the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, with 16 “Zen 5” processing cores and 144MB total cache. Its clock speed can be boosted up to 5.7 GHz, and AMD says it’s overall 8% faster than its predecessor, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D, which is already a beast. It’s not just the Razer Blade 16 sporting a new AMD Ryzen; gaming laptop manufacturer MSI announced a new lineup of 18-inch laptops, many of which come with AMD processors, specifically the AMD Ryzen 9 in MSI’s Raider A18 and the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 in the Stealth A18. Also: MSI goes big at CES 2025 with its lineup of new 18-inch gaming laptopsOutside of the impressive high-end product announcements, though, AMD rounded out its portfolio with the Krackan Point APU lineup, a hybrid-core design that’s a more accessible version of its Strix Point with up to four Zen 5 and four Zen 5c cores, and at anaccessible price point. “We’re focused on where the market is,” Azor said. “And 90% of gamers buy GPUs below that $1,000 mark.” More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETDexcom announced its first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM) device at CES 2025, while Abbott showcased its device launched at CES 2022 and available to consumers since last year. Many people with diabetes and insulin-related health issues struggle to find accessible and affordable care, making these products a potential game changer in the healthcare sphere. Also: CES 2025: The most impressive products so farPeople without diabetes also use glucose monitoring to help make adjustments to their eating habits and improve overall health. So, the Lingo by Abbott and the Stelo by Dexcom could benefit a wide variety of users. More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe biggest week in tech is here: the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES). ZDNET is on the ground in Las Vegas and also keeping a virtual eye on the products and concepts that debuted on the show’s first day.Also: The best CES 2025 products you can buy right nowSo far, we’ve seen announcements from big names like Samsung, Abbott, and Dell, as well as new and innovative brands with cool concepts. Here’s the tech gear that has impressed us the most.1. AI-integrated TVs More
Garmin/ZDNETAt CES 2025, Garmin debuted a new series of rugged smartwatches. The Instinct 3 consists of four hardy wearables that share many of the same components while each offering a handful of distinct features.Garmin Instinct 3Each of the four models sports a fiber-reinforced polymer case, scratch-resistant glass, plus a metal-reinforced bezel. Everything comes together to create a tough device capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, shock, and underwater submersion up to 100 meters. For outdoor assistance, Garman is giving the wearables a built-in flashlight with various intensities. Instinct 3 even has a red light mode to help you navigate in the dark and a strobe effect.Also: CES 2025: The most impressive products so farSoftware features include around-the-clock health monitoring. Each smartwatch can track your daily steps, heart rate, and sleep habits, among other things. Smart notifications for texts or emails appear on the screen, according to Garmin, when paired with a compatible Apple or Android smartphone. Multi-band GPS supporting Garmin’s SatIQ tech is present to help guide you home. More
Satechi’s OntheGo Power Banks (5K and 10K) deliver 15W fast wireless charging to a plethora of devices, including the latest iPhone 16 and AirPods models. And if you’re an Android user, they are supported through a USB-C cable connection or wirelessly with a compatible magnetic sticker or case accessory. These banks offer simultaneous charging for up to two devices through a magnetic connection for Qi-, Qi2-, and MagSafe-enabled devices or via the USB-C port for wired charging. According to Satechi, heat dissipation ensures your devices stay cool during charging, and pass-through charging capability allows users to keep their devices powered while docked, which is perfect for streaming, scrolling, video calling, and more. Also: Satechi’s new MagSafe accessories charge all your mobile devices on the goLike Satechi’s other accessories, OntheGo Power Banks feature premium vegan leather, a slim design, an LED indicator light, and more. The built-in stand configuration is adjustable up to 120 degrees in portrait or landscape mode. ZDNET’s Sabrina Ortiz was impressed by how slim these packs were on the back of her phone when she saw them in person this week. Satechi’s OntheGo collection of travel charging solutions will be available at Satechi.com starting sometime between April and June (Q2) of 2025 with prices ranging from $70-100. More
OWC ThunderBlade X12 OWC Who needs a RAID storage unit or a hub with a handful of Thunderbolt 5 ports? I’ll tell you who: Video editors, 3D animators, and digital artists who generate gigabytes of data and must move that data between devices at a decent speed. These are the professionals OWC is targeting with […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETLet’s face it: In this always-connected age, we’re forever on our phones checking texts, emails, social media, and more. As a result, we also have a steady appetite for accessories designed to tackle the constant problem of not having enough charge. CES 2025 has a fix.Also: CES 2025: The 10 most impressive products so farThe Swippitt, unveiled at CES, resembles a tissue box, except that when you insert your phone into the opening, it comes out in two seconds with a fresh battery. Sound like a CES gimmick? The product was on full display at CES, and we can confirm: It did the thing. Here’s how it works.To use the device, a user needs the Hub as well as the case, which Swippit refers to as the Link. On the case’s back is a battery, which — when inserted into the Hub — gets swapped out for another fully charged 3,500 mAh battery, ready to give you the juice you need for the day. Meanwhile, the depleted battery starts getting charged. More
