CES 2026, ChatGPT Health & Gmail gets AI boost (156, January 10, 2026)

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Jan 11, 2026

Kate Rau, Chief Marketing Officer at OpenAI, discusses the rollout of ChatGPT Health, highlighting how it connects medical records with privacy considerations. Matt Swider, Founder of The Shortcut, shares insights from CES 2026, showcasing innovative gadgets like a 3D chocolate printer and TCL's flagship TV. They delve into emerging tech trends, including smart devices and AI features in Gmail, making communication more efficient. Both guests provide engaging commentary on the future of consumer tech.

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ADVICE

Share Hotel Wi‑Fi Via Android

Use Wi‑Fi tethering on Android to share a hotel's Wi‑Fi to multiple devices without using cellular data.
This doesn't work on iPhone, so use an Android phone as a mobile router when hotel device limits apply.

ANECDOTE

Valet Photos Proved A Personal Scratch

Rich accidentally scratched his car and only discovered it because the valet had photos of the vehicle on entry.
The valet's photo system proved the damage pre‑existed their handling and revealed Rich had actually hit his own car.

ADVICE

Ignore Mass Instagram Reset Emails

If you receive mass Instagram password‑reset emails, ignore them and do not engage with links.
Ensure you use strong unique passwords and enable two‑factor authentication on your accounts.

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Rich talked about attending CES 2026 in Las Vegas and some of the trends he saw, including robots, AI, and wacky gadgets.

Rich mentioned using the WiFi sharing feature on Android phones.

If you got an email about an Instagram Password Reset request, ignore it for now, but be sure you have a strong, unique password and two-factor authentication turned on.

Arnold from Rancho Cucamonga is wondering why his cloud storage isn’t saving files. Rich mentioned free versions of Office apps here.

Rich mentioned the Lollipop Star, which plays music in your mouth as you suck it.

Rich mentioned how TCL released its 2026 flagship TV, the X11L, the same time as they announced it at CES, which is rare.

Rich mentioned the ChocoStar vending machine that 3D prints a chocolate figurine on demand.

Rich mentioned a startup that’s making a digital doorlock for public restrooms so you pay for access. Flush Locks USA.

Mark in Seattle wants a digital door lock and a thermostat to manage his VRBO. Rich mentioned digital locks from Schlage, Yale and Lockly, along with Nest Thermostat and Ecobee.

Vanessa in Pahrump Nevada wants to know how to move from Lastpass to Bitwarden.

Rich mentioned iPolish, which is a startup making digital color-changing nails. He also referenced Lee Press on Nails. WATCH

Gmail is giving users AI features for free, which were previously paid.

A caller asks why her iPhone plays the same song each time she gets in the car. Rich says to set a silent MP3 to fix this.

Matt Swider from The Shortcut joins to break down the biggest trends at CES and explain which products earned this year’s Shortcut CES Awards and why they matter to consumers.

Rich mentioned laptop screen extenders from a company named XEBEC.

Mary in Riverside wants to ditch the paid version of AOL.

Rich mentioned a few more gadgets from CES including PlantPetz, Seattle Ultrasonics Chef’s Knife, Glyde Smart Hair Clipper, Iceplosion, Chamelo tint changing glasses.

Linda in San Pedro wants to know what happens if she subscribes to a YouTube Channel.

Will in Colorado Springs wants to know how to reconnect to the internet.

Kate Rouch, Chief Marketing Officer at OpenAI, joins to explain the new ChatGPT Health experience.

Rich mentioned wearing the Bee device, which listens to your life 24/7 to offer insights.

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