DTNS Live CES 2026 - The Best of CES - DTNS 5181
Jan 8, 2026
David Katzmeyer, Editor-in-chief at CNET, shares insights on the Best Overall winner, Samsung's innovative tri-fold Galaxy Fold. Richard Gunther dives into smart home tech with highlights like the Aqara U400 smart lock and smart irrigation solutions. Trisha Hershberger showcases cutting-edge gaming gear such as a mind-reading headset. Together, they explore CES 2026's most exciting trends in AI, mobility, and autonomous robots, revealing a glimpse into the future of technology.
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Shipping Products Beat Concepts
- Samsung's tri-fold Galaxy Fold won Best Overall because it is a durable, shipping product that can replace multiple devices with one large screen.
- CNET favored real, available products over concepts when choosing winners at CES 2026.
Wireless Charging Force Field Is Promising
- Willow's wireless charging demo impressed editors but still faces major adoption challenges with device manufacturers.
- Real-world implementation requires collaboration with phone makers and accessory vendors.
Chip Upgrades Raise All Laptop Tides
- Intel's Panther Lake (Core Ultra 300) won Deep Computing because it will appear across 2026 laptops and materially boost battery life and performance.
- CNET editors saw it as a broad tide-raising consumer platform versus another datacenter AI chip.
