Engadget review recap: Shokz OpenFit Pro, Nex Playground, Sony A7 V and more
We’re starting to hit our stride in 2026. Now that February is here, our reviews team is flush with new devices to test, which means you’ve got a lot to catch up on if you haven’t been following along. Read on for a roundup of the most compelling new gear we’ve tested recently from gaming, PCs, cameras and more. <br /> Nex Playground<br /> <br /> <br /> If you still have a fondness for the Xbox Kinect, the Nex Playground might be right up your alley. Senior reporter Devindra Hardawar recently put the tiny box through its paces and found an active gaming experience that’s fun for the whole family. “While I have some concerns about the company’s subscription model, Nex has accomplished a rare feat: It developed a simple box that makes it easy for your e [...]
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Shokz OpenFit Pro review: Reducing distractions while keeping your ears open
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CES 2026: Shokz' new earbuds effectively reduce noise while keeping your ears open
Shokz may have made its name with bone-conduction headsets, but the company has also built open-style earbuds in recent years. At CES 2026, the company is debuting its most recent model, the OpenFit P [...]
Engadget Podcast: Why is the Nex Playground 'AI console' such a hit?
Over the past two years, the Nex Playground has carved out a niche for itself with kids and parents alike. It's a small box that sits in front of your TV and uses a camera, along with computer vi [...]
The Morning After: The Nex Playground channels the spirit of Xbox's Kinect
You might not have heard of the Nex Playground, but it’s a tiny gaming system built entirely around Kinect-like games. With its camera and computer vision processing, the $249 Nex Playground can tra [...]
Engadget's best of CES 2026: All the new tech that caught our eye in Las Vegas
This year, over 4,000 exhibitors descended on Las Vegas, Nevada to showcase their wares at CES, and the Engadget team was out in full force. The week started with press conferences from the biggest co [...]