Shona McCallum

This week features Shona McCallum, a Tech Life field reporter, sharing insights from CES, the world's biggest tech showcase. Emma Tracy delves into the latest in assistive technology, predicting groundbreaking accessibility innovations. Robin Christofferson discusses the potential of agentic AI and smart glasses for enhancing daily life for the visually impaired. Gaming enthusiast Tom Gherkin offers a sneak peek into major upcoming titles and hardware, including the much-anticipated GTA6, setting the stage for an exciting year ahead.

Shona McCallum, a health-tech reporter, covers a UK trial of an at-home vagus-nerve stimulator helping stroke survivors regain arm and hand movement. Liv McMahon, a tech reporter, explores how people form emotional bonds with chatbots and reactions to AI model changes. Brian Catanzaro, NVIDIA VP of applied deep learning, discusses audio-to-audio conversational AI, natural interruptions, and real-world applications in education and industry.

Shona McCallum, a frontline reporter who rode in and reviewed robo‑taxis, describes a Zoox vehicle and its strange design. She recounts in‑ride impressions of sensors, mapping and safety. The conversation covers where robotaxis already run, regulatory and liability puzzles, rollout timelines, and how cities and behavior might change as autonomous fleets expand.