The Vergecast CES 2025: the biggest stories and best gadgets (Live)
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Jan 10, 2025 
Allison Johnson, a consumer electronics expert; Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home specialist; and Victoria Song, a wearables analyst, share their insights on CES 2025. They highlight quirky gadgets like robotic vacuums with arms and whimsical phone toasters. The discussion also delves into the evolution of smart glasses and the challenges of integrating AI in everyday tech. The atmosphere is lively as they reflect on the practicality of this year's innovations amid a subdued CES landscape, inviting listeners to laugh while contemplating the future of gadgets.
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The Frame Pro Disappoints
- Samsung's "The Frame Pro" TV initially seemed promising.
- However, it uses older edge-lit panel technology, disappointing reviewers like Chris Welch.
The Frame TV: A Cultural Product
- The Frame TV is a cultural product, not a tech product, prioritizing aesthetics over performance.
- Its success lies in its appearance when off, appealing to designers and homeowners.
Dell's Confusing Naming Scheme
- Dell renamed its laptop lines to a confusing system of "Dell, Pro, Max" with "Premium, Plus, Base" tiers.
- Nilay Patel jokingly offers consulting services to criticize bad product names.
