CES 2026: Part Four (Wednesday)

Jan 8, 2026

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Garrison Davis

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Chloe Radcliffe, a stand-up comedian and actress, shares her insights on tech culture at CES, humorously commenting on the absurdities of gendered marketing. Adam Conover, host of Factually, offers a comedic critique of AI products and the peculiar pitch of a BBQ grill with 'agents.' Matt Binder highlights on-the-ground observations about the ethical implications of robotic pets. The panel delves into social issues like male loneliness, emphasizing empathy and introspection over tech solutions, while also discussing the bizarre nature of CES booths.

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ANECDOTE

Creator Badge Cold-Call Wins

Chloe Radcliffe described getting offered free product at booths by flashing her "digital content creator" badge.
Most booths ignored the approach, but she successfully scored free accessories by playing the creator angle.

INSIGHT

AI Wrappers Often Add Friction

Many CES gadgets are solving non-problems or adding an LLM wrapper that doesn't reduce user effort.
Agents often add steps, sensors, or subscriptions without meaningful automation.

ANECDOTE

Robot Pet Demo Felt Disturbing

Adam Conover saw Tombot's booth: a puppet dog used as a pet substitute for people who can't have pets.
The demo felt sad because a real-looking person sat petting the fake dog and appeared depressed.

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