Perplexity AI Gimbal Stalker Phone: CES Honor Spy
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Jan 8, 2026 The podcast dives into CES 2026 innovations, highlighting a gimbal stalker phone with an autonomous camera, raising serious privacy concerns. A quirky AI-powered panda addresses loneliness among seniors, providing personalized interactions. There’s also a $500 ice maker deemed overpriced, and a futuristic ultrasonic knife that vibrates for easier slicing. Finally, a musical lollipop presents a fun twist, using bone conduction to play tunes while you enjoy the candy!
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Desk Hologram Companion Raises Privacy Tradeoffs
- Razer's AI anime companion watches you with a camera and acts like a desk buddy that comments on your actions.
- Jaeden Schafer argues this feels creepy for privacy but could boost productivity via accountability.
Surveillance As Productivity Hack
- Constant camera presence can enforce focus by creating accountability similar to study time-lapse videos.
- Schafer suggests that feeling watched may reduce distractions and increase productivity for some users.
AI Stuffy For Elderly Loneliness
- Mind With Heart Robotics' AI panda targets elderly loneliness with sensors and memory of interactions.
- Schafer finds the idea useful but also sad, noting it substitutes for human caregivers.