The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

Why I Bought AI Glasses (And Ignored the Robots)

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Jan 20, 2026
Matt and Maria dive into the latest tech trends from CES, highlighting humanoid robots, AI glasses, and autonomous vehicles. They debate the practicality of impressive robot designs that still face software challenges. Excitement grows for wearable AI, with a focus on the new Xreal glasses that convert 2D to 3D content. They also explore the potential of flying cars and discuss innovations like ChatGPT Health and Google's new personal AI features. The duo cuts through the hype to reveal which technologies might truly transform our future.
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INSIGHT

CES Feels Incremental, Not Revolutionary

  • CES felt like incremental evolution rather than major leaps, with many products repeating prior years' themes.
  • The pervasive change was that vendors now add "AI" to countless existing products, for better or worse.
ANECDOTE

Robots As Showpieces, Not Helpers

  • Humanoid robots were everywhere as attention-grabbers rather than practical helpers at CES.
  • Matt watched a laundry-folding demo that took three minutes to fold one towel, highlighting limited real-world utility.
ADVICE

Prioritize Practical Robot Use Cases

  • Build robots to solve mundane, high-value household tasks like ironing and assistance for the elderly.
  • Prioritize practical utility over flashy demos like dancing or flipping robots to drive adoption.
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