This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1066: A Supercomputer in Your Pocket - CES & the Next Leap for On-Device AI Power
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Jan 12, 2026 
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy shares her insights from CES, highlighting quirky tech like toilet cameras and AI-driven hair-drying robots. Jason Hiner dives into the implications of Nvidia's new chips for on-device AI, while Fr. Robert Ballecer, the Digital Jesuit, reveals his top picks including innovative mobility aids. The panel debates the balance of safety and innovation in robotics, as well as privacy concerns surrounding smart devices. Tune in for lively discussions on the future of AI and smart home technology!
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Humanoid Robot Falls And Human Reaction
- Jennifer tried to catch a 170-pound humanoid robot named Jupiter when it fell and tweaked her wrist in the process.
- The demo showed robots still rely on remote controllers and safety rigs, exposing limits of autonomy on the show floor.
Digital Twins Speed Physical AI Deployment
- Combining AI world models with digital twins lets physical robots be simulated and deployed far faster and with fewer on-floor errors.
- Fr. Robert says simulation reduced setup from days to under two hours at CES demos.
Keep Privacy By Choosing Local Processing
- Prefer devices that process sensitive data locally to reduce privacy and security risks from cloud uploads.
- Jennifer highlights local-processing options and cameraless vacuum models as safer choices for homes.
