The convention bustled with life after some atypical years caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the show floor was full of hot tech and innovation of all kinds, we were on the lookout for the best gear and accessories for Apple users in particular. Smart home products were everywhere, with vacuums and air fryers taking center stage, while wireless charger makers were keen to emphasize their adoption of Qi 2 technology. And it seemed like everyone had their own take on AI and Apple's new Vision Pro. Here, in no particular order, are our picks for the very best of CES 2024.
CES 2024 WINNERS
Xebec Snap Price: Starting at $549 (Available now)
Want a full office setup on the go? Xebec has created external monitors that snap on to the sides of your laptop, tripling or even quadrupling your screen real estate. Remote work can often mean being as tethered to your home computer setup as you were to your office, so being able to easily add external monitors can add another level of freedom, whether you're just going down the street to your favorite coffee shop or planning a month-long trip to another continent. The Xebec Snap can be used in portrait or landscape mode, giving you even further degrees of flexibility. The passthrough charging means you don't need to bring along any extra charging cables. It's a moving workstation must-have.
Roborock S8V Max Price: Starting at $1599 (Available April 2024)
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