CES 2026: The Tone Outdoors T1 solved the biggest problem with leaf blowers

Posted on 07/01/2026 by Billy Steele

Every fall, dozens of maple and oak trees in my neighborhood shed their leaves. Thus begins the constant drone of gas-powered leaf blowers every day through early December. The noise is by far the most annoying thing about these yard tools, but I can appreciate it’s a necessary evil — unless you prefer to pick up a blister-inducing rake.

Whisper Aero argues there’s a better way. The company is using aerospace tech to quiet the noisy devices, introducing the T1 leaf blower at CES 2026 under its sub-brand Tone Outdoors. The company promises the T1 is 80 percent quieter and 60 percent more powerful than “leading” handheld gas leaf blowers. More specifically, the T1 has 880 CFM of air flow, which easily surpasses my battery-powered EGO. And at 52 decibels of average noise at peak volume, his model is drastically quieter than any leaf blower I’ve used. I was able to confirm its lower roar on the CES show floor.

Tone says the T1 also offers extended run time of up to 50 minutes on a charge in Eco mode. That too is greater than what I get on my mid-grade EGO. What’s more, the company plans to sell a battery backpack that will extend any clean-up sessions for several hours. The T1 also has a built-in LED “nightlight” so you can still use it after dark. And since it’s quieter than what you have now, you can do so without annoying your neighbors.

So, how does Whisper Aero achieve this? The company originally set out to devise a quieter solution for electric aerospace motors. Its engineers discovered that they could dramatically reduce noise and increase overall efficiency by redesigning the fan and motor. They're still pursuing that, but the company discovered its technology had other uses too.

The T1 is already available for preorder for $599 and it’s scheduled to ship in September. If you don’t care for the standard green color, you can spend another $100 for limited edition “Silence Is Golden” version. The battery backpack won’t arrive until Q1 2027 though (price TBD). Tone also says it has additional models in the works and it has a partnership with Stanley Black and Decker that will likely produce additional products with this tech on board.

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Dreame Kosmera Nebula 1 electric supercar concept has serious ambitions

Posted on 07/01/2026 by Gaurav Sood

Dreame is better known for its vacuum cleaners, but the Chinese company surprised everyone at CES 2026 with an electric car. Created under the new sub brand, Kosmera, the EV had a good first impression at the mega event. Called the Kosmera Nebula 1, the four-door electric supercar concept produces 1,876 hp courtesy of the quad-motor electric drivetrain rated at a combined 1,399 kilowatts. The company says the performance car goes from zero to 62 mph in just 1.8 seconds, which is better than the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. That signifies a serious horizon for the brand’s automotive future.

Aerodynamics and active airflow are the talking points as Nebula 1 boasts large dual-layer cooling vents on both sides. The front bumper also gets the flow channels to redirect the air flow to the sides for reduced drag and improved performance. The car has hidden door handles, a full-width taillight design, an oversized diffuser, and a rear spoiler to explain the buzz around it.

Designer: Dreame

The hypercar-level performance stats of the EV signal serious ambitions for the company, as they look beyond just household tech. Success in high-end mobility demands a cohesion of design, performance, and appeal. Nebula 1 seems to have it all, with founder Yu Hao confident of competing with the big names like Bugatti and Rolls-Royce. Earlier in August, the brand hinted at their automotive ambitions with hints pointing to a Bugatti-inspired design. The final concept revealed at CES 2026 confirms otherwise with a more streamlined shape.

Kosmera Nebula 1 turned eyeballs at the event in green skin complemented by the extensive carbon fiber trim all across the body. The front section resembles Italian supercars as the low-scooping hood cements the powerful character. Pillars are also made out of carbon fiber to reiterate the performance-centered approach in the build. The rear balances the look with the flowing roofline, full-width taillights, and dual-layer diffuser.

Not much was revealed about the interiors, and we’ll have more in the coming months. The company is targeting a global market release in 2027 as they’ve plans to build a new manufacturing plant in Berlin. So far, they are intent on partnering with French banking giant BNP Paribas to build the factory, which will apparently not be far from Tesla’s Gigafactory.

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JPMorgan Chase is taking over the Apple Card

Posted on 07/01/2026 by Anna Washenko

Apple announced today JPMorgan Chase will be the new issuer for the Apple Card. The official news arrived shortly after The Wall Street Journal reported that the two businesses had reached a deal regarding Apple's credit card service. According to the tech company, the transition to the new provider should take about two years to complete, but customers can continue to use their Apple Cards as usual during the interim. Apple has already published an FAQ about the change, but the main takeaway is that the status quo is currently continuing and customers will receive information at a later date if any action is required. Mastercard will remain the Apple Card payment network under the new partnership.

Goldman Sachs was Apple's collaborator when it launched the Apple Card in 2019. We've seen signs for a few years, though, that Goldman Sachs had been looking for a way out of its arrangement. Apple didn't disclose many details around either the current or future deals for its credit card, however the WSJ report claims the negotiations with JPMorgan Chase have been underway for more than a year. Sources told the publication that Goldman Sachs is offloading about $20 billion in outstanding customer balances at a discount of more than $1 billion.