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Jan 8, 2026 Explore the intriguing innovations showcased at CES 2026, including a holographic anime companion that personalizes desk interactions. Dive into the privacy versus productivity dilemma surrounding constantly-watching AI tools. Discover a delightful emotional panda designed for elder care that enhances connections. Plus, question the practicality of a vibrating chef's knife and a quirky musical lollipop that plays tunes through bone conduction. It's a lively discussion on the intersection of technology and everyday life!
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Desk Companion Trades Privacy For Accountability
- Razer's desk anime companion blends a camera, voice interaction, and persistent presence to create accountability and companionship effects.
- Jaden Schaefer highlights the product's creepiness for privacy but admits it might boost productivity by mimicking someone watching you.
AI Stuffy Aimed At Elderly Loneliness
- An AI panda stuffed animal aims to reduce elderly loneliness by combining tactile sensors with memory and caregiver reporting features.
- Jaden calls the product useful but also sad, noting it replaces human interaction when people are isolated.
AI For Silence In A $500 Ice Maker
- CES featured a $500 AI ice maker that claims to use AI to detect noisy freeze cycles and defrost proactively to reduce sound.
- Jaden questions how much AI is actually needed in appliances like an ice maker and finds the claim humorous.