Better Offline Better Offline CES 2025: Day 3 - Pt. 2
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Jan 9, 2025 
David Roth, a writer for Defector, shares his lively experiences at CES, marking his first visit to this tech extravaganza. Ed Niedermeyer, an automotive journalist, critiques the evolving landscape of auto shows, discussing how technology is reshaping car design and consumer expectations. Jared Newman explores non-invasive health monitoring innovations and privacy concerns. The trio humorously navigates the chaotic environment, pondering the absurdity of extravagant tech gadgets and the growing parallels between tech enthusiasm and sports fandom.
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Misunderstood Sportswriter
- David Roth encountered a confusing product demo at CES.
- He was mistaken for a design professional despite identifying as a sportswriter and having no pets.
Expensive Baseball Failure
- Ed Zitron was offered a $15,000 baseball simulator.
- He performed poorly when trying it out, confirming his self-assessment of being "really bad".
Ninebot Falling Incident
- Ed Niedermeyer repeatedly fell while testing various electric mobility devices at a Ninebot booth.
- Product specialists insisted the devices were "easy", despite his struggles.