If you’ve just crawled out of a pile of snow on the East Coast of the United States, you may be wondering where February went. If you’re seeing the sun for the first time in weeks, we’ve got the best gadgets from the past 28 days to help you slip back into cold hibernation. Please read carefully.
In February, we witnessed the following impacts: Continuous memory shortage, And the situation is only going to get worse. RAM prices have ruined the following highly anticipated product launches: valve steam machine. Every technology introduced this month was more expensive than its predecessor. Samsung brought us the first product unboxing the galaxy The 2026 event left us with some new Galaxy S26 smartphones. S26 and S26+ are Both are $100 more expensive No major hardware upgrades are required compared to the same model in the S25 lineup. Instead, Samsung is relying more than ever on new “agent” AI capabilities.
Thankfully, many examples of quality technology have come from unexpected places. This month, Gizmodo had the chance to wander the halls of Toy Fair 2026, where we got to try out some of the new stuff. arcade machine, smart legohigh-tech toys galore. March will be even bigger for the tech industry. Apple is iPhone17e and affordable price, A very colorful MacBook. stay tuned next weekGizmodo will be here to give you a first look at everything the tech giant has in store.
While the S26 and S26+ are blessed with new AI integrations, the $1,300 Galaxy S26 Ultra eagerly retains one feature no other mobile device has: Privacy Display. For the first time, Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone features a screen that appears darker when viewed from the side, while remaining fully visible when facing directly at the screen. Users can change their device settings to dim all or part of the screen to prevent noisy neighbors from snooping on your texts and notifications. We’ve seen this feature in action, and it works so well that it might become the main feature that distinguishes the S26 Ultra more than any additional camera zoom functionality.
Check out Galaxy S26/S26+ on Samsung.com.
Check out the Galaxy S26 Ultra on Samsung.com.
While Samsung’s latest Galaxy S26 phone goes all-in on AI, the tech giant’s latest wireless earbuds go back to basics in the best way possible. The stick shape like AirPods is gone. It has been replaced by a case featuring a flat stem and buds lying on either side. The main reason to get these buds is the sound quality. Audio is broader and more sophisticated than its predecessor. previous version. compared to Google Pixel Buds 2aSamsung didn’t shove unnecessary AI features inside. These are a great option for Galaxy users or anyone looking for quality sound for $250.
Check out Galaxy Buds4 Pro on Samsung.com
There may be few die-hard “fans” of Nintendo’s worst-selling console of all time, but that hasn’t stopped Mario Maker from shipping an incredibly accurate and surprisingly convincing recreation of 1995’s Virtual Boy. Accessories include original switch or switch 2 Users will then be able to play from an initial selection of glasses-free 3D titles. This device is faithful to the original, right down to the fake IPD and focus switching. It’s not a pleasant experience, but that’s the point. This virtual boy is made for game-minded archaeologists. Playing these early 3D titles helps you understand what the Virtual Boy was trying to accomplish, even if the original turned out to be one of Nintendo’s biggest financial failures.
Sony’s latest wireless earbuds help solidify the company as one of the great companies for delivering pristine sound quality on the go. The audio from these buds is also clear over Bluetooth. Sony’s full range of new drivers makes listening enjoyable, although the ANC quality isn’t the best. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd generation). The Sony Buds’ microphone also has a bone conduction sensor, which helps it determine if it’s you talking and not a couple arguing nearby. This is useful if you need to cut the music to talk to the clerk behind the register. The WF-1000XM6 also boasts a powerful 8-hour battery life with ANC.
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For Dell announced that it would be revived XPS Monica CES 2026it happened as an “I told you so” moment with the collective PC press. Thankfully, the 2026 Dell XPS revision is a solid PC in its own right. This laptop is sturdy, looks great, and has some great speakers despite its small size. This is one of the first PCs to launch this year with Intel’s new features. core ultra series 3 Chip. Although the Core Ultra X7 358H CPU isn’t as promising as the top-end X9 chip, the XPS 14 offers solid graphics performance and strong battery life that can last you through a full day of work. Our only major complaint is that it mimics Apple’s MacBook Air design too much, especially in that it only has three USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports. At the end of the day, this is a great all-around PC, which is what the XPS should be.
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It’s all because of all the turmoil in the gaming mouse world over the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike. tactile click. Instead of using typical mechanical or optical mouse click sensors, Logitech’s new PC control uses a magnetic sensor to measure the depth of the left or right mouse button. It then uses haptic vibrations to simulate the traditional “click” sensation. This means you can customize the mouse activation point and enable a “Rapid Trigger” setting that spams button presses. Works surprisingly well for games like Valorant or counter strike 2 Even for titles that require a high click-through rate, Hades II. We expect more mice to imitate the G Pro X2 Superstrike’s design in the coming years.
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Have you ever tried Apple Music’s karaoke feature and wondered why it can’t be done for every song in your library, or better yet, why you can’t just take other parts of the song out of the sound, like the guitar or drums? JBL’s Bandbox Solo speakers come with an “AI Stem” feature that lets you create your own stems for music production without the need for a more complex and expensive hardware setup. There are other software solutions that allow you to create stems, but Bandbox Solo makes it easy to create them on the go, alone, or when jamming with friends.
Stern pinball machines are a highlight every time I see them at CES. The brand’s latest efforts with the Pokémon Company 30th anniversary It might be the most exciting and hectic machine ever. Pokemon pinball machines don’t look like the old ones pokemon pinball and Pokemon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire A game from the Game Boy era. However, you can press the Pokédex button to find and capture one of the first 151 creatures. pokemon red and blue game. Also includes original audio by Roger Parsons, narrator of the original animated series. The problem with this machine is how much it costs. Prices start at $7,000, but you’ll need to spend at least $9,700 to get an animatronic-enabled Pikachu.
Granted, Fender Mix is just a licensed product and not manufactured by the legacy music brand itself. That doesn’t mean you should sleep with these wireless headphones on. The Mix is one of the few wireless headphones with a 2.4GHz dongle inside the earcup. Connect this to your phone and you can finally hear better lossless audio without resorting to wired alternatives. Even better, Mix’s ear cups, headband, and battery are all replaceable. Although the wireless headphones lack an app for customizable EQ, the Mix might be one of the most versatile headsets we’ve seen in a long time.
If you want to jam out to the original pokemon red and blue You can even dig into your desk drawer and dig out your original Game Boy and play it on loop while listening to the soundtrack. Or you might want to take a look at the Pokemon Jukebox. It’s a keychain-sized speaker that’s basically a cassette player that plays all the songs from the original game. The Pokémon Company showed off the device at its 30th anniversary celebration, but Gizmodo had a chance to check it out first at Toy Fair 2026. The box comes with dozens of Game Boy-like cartridges that can be inserted to play individual songs. Unfortunately, the Game Boy’s buttons are modeled after the device and do not actually control audio. Still, the sound coming out of the miniaturized handheld seemed on par with the original, tiny Game Boy speakers. The device will be available on the Pokémon Center website starting February 27th.