CES 2026 – Thin Screens, Cute Robots and a Smart Egg You Pee On – DTNS 5178

We’re live at CES surrounded by robots, HUGE TVs, and forklifts. We cut through the noise to break down what’s really going on at the biggest tech show going.

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Show Notes

• https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/lg-reveals-its-laundry-folding-robot-at-ces-2026-215121021.html
• https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/lgs-aerominum-gram-pro-laptops-feel-impossibly-light-and-strong-200317743.html
• https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/lg-tvs-at-ces-2026-a-stunning-wallpaper-set-glorious-micro-rgb-colors-and-a-better-gallery-tv-033739600.html
• https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/lg-brought-back-the-wallpaper-tv-for-ces-and-ditched-the-companion-sound-bar-030057927.html
• https://www.engadget.com/home/lg-at-ces-2026-live-updates-from-the-companys-world-premiere-event-190159076.html
• https://www.lg.com/global/newsroom/news/vehicle-component-solutions/lg-showcases-future-of-mobility-with-ai-powered-in-vehicle-solutions-at-ces-2026/
• https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/samsung-unveiled-ai-powered-products-at-ces-2026-everything-announced-from-the-years-first-press-conference-230059247.html
• https://www.reuters.com/world/china/samsung-double-mobile-devices-powered-by-googles-gemini-800-mln-units-this-year-2026-01-05/
• https://www.theverge.com/tech/853758/shut-the-fridge-door
• https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/samsung-hw-qs90h-soundbar-hands-on-impressive-bass-performance-without-a-subwoofer-045727939.html
• https://www.engadget.com/audio/speakers/samsung-music-studio-5-and-7-hands-on-unique-speaker-designs-debut-at-ces-2026-052009007.html
• https://www.engadget.com/home/samsung-plans-to-integrate-google-photos-into-its-tvs-132739713.html
• https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/samsung-freestyle-plus-projector-hands-on-ces-2026-060840386.html
• https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/honor-shows-off-robot-phone-at-ces-2026/
• https://www.youtube.com/shorts/97v2Gy8fkQ4
• https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/05/qualcomm_launches_snapdragon_x2_plus/
• https://www.theverge.com/news/852741/switchbot-onero-h1-humanoid-household-robot-ces-2026
• https://www.theverge.com/news/854091/aliro-smart-lock-standard-launches-2026-apple-uwb-nfc
• https://www.engadget.com/ai/amazon-is-rolling-out-alexa-for-the-web-so-you-can-use-its-assistant-without-a-dedicated-device-150053826.html
• https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/amazon-is-redesigning-its-fire-tv-ui-for-streaming-sticks-and-tvs-150000622.html
• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-05/amazon-jumps-on-artwork-style-tv-trend-with-899-ember-artline
• https://www.engadget.com/wearables/xreal-updates-its-entry-level-personal-cinema-glasses-at-ces-140000544.html
• https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/ankers-ces-smart-home-lineup-includes-a-1600-eufy-robovac-160000133.html
• https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/ankers-new-aerofit-2-earbuds-can-switch-between-open-ear-and-anc-form-factors-160014977.html
• https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/soundcores-nebula-p1i-portable-projector-launches-in-early-2026-for-369-160020321.html
• https://www.engadget.com/home/eufy-just-revealed-a-tech-heavy-baby-bottle-washer-at-ces-160021666.html
• https://www.theverge.com/tech/852742/anker-nano-charger-prime-wireless-charging-station-power-strip
• https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/google-tv-is-getting-gemini-powered-photo-editing-at-ces-140000172.html
• https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/lockins-everlasting-vein-recognizing-smart-lock-doorbell-cam-combo-is-peak-ces-013431113.html
• https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/govees-ces-lineup-includes-a-ceiling-lamp-that-simulates-skylights-130000611.html
• https://www.theverge.com/tech/853979/lifx-smart-mirror-dimmer-switch-matter-thread-launch
• https://www.theverge.com/tech/852600/jackerys-solar-powered-gazebo-is-a-good-diy-idea
• https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/narwals-first-mattress-vacuum-heats-taps-uv-blasts-and-sucks-up-all-the-ick-living-in-your-bed-004929304.html
• https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/this-belkin-charging-case-for-the-switch-2-has-a-screen-for-checking-battery-life-170029450.html
• https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessories/belkin-announces-a-wireless-hdmi-dongle-that-doesnt-need-wi-fi-access-215513179.html
• https://www.theverge.com/tech/849759/belkin-ultracharge-modular-charging-dock-pro-power-bank-10-magnetic-ring-smartwatch
• https://www.theverge.com/tech/850811/baseus-rd1-pro-desktop-dock-qi2-25w
• https://www.tomsguide.com/home/ikea-is-selling-a-tiny-new-usb-c-charger-for-just-usd4-im-buying-one-for-every-bag
• https://www.engadget.com/gaming/8bitdos-ultimate-3e-gamepad-for-xbox-offers-swappable-button-modules-and-joysticks-160011248.html
• https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/withings-updated-body-scan-scale-tracks-60-different-biomarkers-010000703.html
• https://www.theverge.com/tech/852942/mira-ultra4-wand-hormone-testing-ces-2026-health
• https://www.theverge.com/tech/851496/tdm-neo-wireless-headphones-bluetooth-speaker-kickstarter
• https://www.engadget.com/mobile/tablets/tcl-introduces-its-own-take-on-a-color-kindle-scribe-140000207.html
• https://www.theverge.com/tech/854379/i-never-fail-to-grin-at-stern-pinballs-new-pinball-machines
• https://www.engadget.com/gaming/follow-the-lego-ces-2026-press-conference-live-right-here-130005940.html
• https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/05/gmail_dropping_pop3/
• https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/05/comcast-spinoff-versant-vsnt-trading-debut-nasdaq.html
• https://www.engadget.com/wearables/switchbot-turned-up-to-ces-with-an-ai-wearable-that-records-everything-you-say-014959824.html
• https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/04/plaud-launches-a-new-ai-pin-and-a-desktop-meeting-notetaker/
• https://www.engadget.com/ai/ankers-soundcore-work-ai-voice-recorder-offers-transcription-in-an-ultra-compact-form-factor-160030844.html
• https://www.engadget.com/wearables/voccis-ai-note-taking-ring-aims-to-do-much-more-170536442.html
• https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/the-subtle-voicebuds-use-ai-to-transcribe-your-words-below-a-whisper-or-in-very-loud-spaces-like-the-ces-show-floor-000000019.html
• https://androidguys.com/news/cearvol-brings-a-new-take-on-ai-powered-hearing-to-ces-2026/
• https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/japanese-startup-ludens-ai-brought-two-very-adorable-robots-to-ces-2026-021914130.html
• https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/self-driving-tech-ai-take-center-stage-ces-automakers-dial-back-ev-plans-2026-01-05/
• https://Patreon.com/dtns