Better Offline CES 2026: Part One (Monday)
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Jan 6, 2026 Guest
Robert Evans
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Lisa Eadicicco
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Scott Stein
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Matt Binder
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David Roth
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Ed Ongweso Jr
Join a lively discussion with Ed Ongweso Jr., a keen tech journalist; David Roth, a humorous cultural commentator; Matt Binder, a hands-on tech reporter; Scott Stein, a consumer electronics expert; Lisa Eadicicco, who covers mobile innovations; and Robert Evans, known for his critical analysis. They dissect NVIDIA's uninspiring keynote, explore the resurgence of wearables, and debate the practicality of smart glasses. Expect insights into the latest CES trends, including bizarre gadgets, AI pitfalls, and the future of robotics, all served with a side of laughter.
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LEGO's Smart Brick Demo
- LEGO debuted a "smart brick" with sensors that adds sound and interaction to builds, demonstrated with Star Wars sets.
- Presenters leaned into violent and silly demos like figures screaming when hurt, which felt aimed at adults, not just kids.
Keep Glasses Focused On One Clear Use
- Focus product scope: Xreal succeeded by prioritizing display quality rather than packing features into glasses.
- Prioritize a single compelling use-case before layering AI features onto hardware.
Interfaces, Not Displays, Will Decide AR/VR
- AR/VR interfaces still lack natural, practical interactions so many demos feel like party tricks.
- A durable, low-friction workflow (floating pinned screens, reliable input) matters more than gimmicks.