E-ink technology has come a long way since the early days of Kindle and Nook, but the BOOX Note Air 4C is pushing e-ink beyond simple black-and-white reading devices into something more flexible for creators, researchers, and writers. The Note Air 4C is a bold attempt to reimagine how we read, take notes, and create in a world dominated by glossy LCDs and OLEDs, and is a great option for users craving both clarity and calm.

As the peak holiday shopping season approaches, most U.S. consumers have a downbeat outlook on the economy, according to an annual Deloitte survey published Wednesday.

TWICE, Residential Systems, and What HiFi? have announced the winners of their annual Best of Show awards at CEDIA Expo 2025. The products were nominated by the manufacturers, and a team of judges was employed to read through the entries and rate the products on a number of criteria, including their value, impact, and how unique it was to the market.
Residential Systems entries were judged through the lens of the residential integrator, while TWICE based theirs on a consumer electronics retail view, and What Hi-Fi? from the home entertainment enthusiast perspective.

Google has launched a new set of faces for the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen), with botanical illustrations and subtle animation to make the slim thermostat look more like a piece of wall art.

The global smartphone market has grown year over year, according to Q3 2025 data from Omdia's latest research. Major product launches during the quarter are credited with helping smartphone sales rebound, along with strong replacement demand and several vendors preparing inventories ahead of Q4.