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Glasses and Robots Were Everywhere At CES 2026 – DTNS 5182

FCC is about to approve changes that will make Wi-Fi advocates very happy, and Bose deserves a lot of credit for open sourcing its nearly end-of-life SoundTouch Wi-Fi speakers. Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao. MP3 Download Follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instgram, Threads, YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you! Become a Patron! Send to email to feedback@dailytechnewsshow.com Show Notes zdnet.com (I tried on Infinix’s new AI glasses at CES – 3 swappable frames offer real style options) arstechnica.com (FCC to authorize higher-power 6 GHz Wi-Fi devices) theguardian.com (Grok image generator outcry over sexualised AI imagery) theverge.com (Grok hasn’t paywalled its deepfake image feature) arstechnica.com (Bose open-sources SoundTouch ahead of end-of-life) bloomberg.com (LG Energy Solution Q4 loss) bloomberg.com (OpenAI, Anthropic and healthcare market) theinformation.com (DeepSeek next flagship model report) theverge.com (YouTube filter to remove Shorts from search) searchengineland.com (Microsoft launches Copilot Checkout and Brand Agents) reuters.com (EU considers designating WhatsApp very large platform) finance.yahoo.com (Meta nuclear deals for AI data centers) learn.microsoft.com (Office Web Apps Server overview) dailytechnewsshow.com/store Patreon.com/dtns

The Best of CES 2026 – DTNS 5181

David Katzmaier tells us what CNET awarded best overall, and Richard Gunther and Trisha Hershberger fill out the list with their faves. Starring: Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Sarah Lane, Trisha Hershberger, David Katzmaier, Richard Gunther, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instgram, Threads, YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you! Become a Patron! Send to email to feedback@dailytechnewsshow.com Show Notes https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-of-ces-2026-awards/ https://www.cnet.com/news-live/ces-2026-news-live-updates/ https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/willo-wireless-power-hints-at-cable-free-future-at-ces-2026/ https://mashable.com/article/best-of-ces-2026-awards-finalists https://lifehacker.com/tech/ces-2026-this-rideable-luggage-made-me-a-believer https://www.twice.com/industry/twice-residential-systems-and-techradar-pro-announce-picks-awards-winners-for-ces-2026 https://www.strutt.inc/news/strutt-wins-ces-2026-best-of-innovation-award-announces-strutt-day-press-event-and-confirms-grand-launch-of-first-product-at-ces-2026 https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/lego-smart-bricks-star-wars-set-ces-2026/ https://news.samsung.com/uk/ces-2026-an-entertainment-companion-for-every-moment-seen-and-heard https://arstechnica.com/google/2026/01/google-announces-ai-overviews-in-gmail-search-experimental-ai-organized-inbox/ https://www.axios.com/2026/01/07/chatgpt-health-tab-apple-fitness-apps https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/you-wont-be-able-to-buy-samsungs-household-ballie-robot-after-all-104529942.html https://www.aqara.com/en/pages/ces-2026/ https://aiper.com/us/aiper-irrisense2 https://about.att.com/story/2025/connected-life.html https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-08/china-to-approve-nvidia-h200-purchases-as-soon-as-this-quarter https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2026-01-08/eu-commission-has-ordered-x-to-retain-all-grok-documents-until-end-2026-spokesperson-says https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/07/alphabets-market-cap-surpasses-apples-for-first-time-since-2019.html https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/07/spotify-now-lets-you-share-what-youre-streaming-in-real-time-with-friends/ https://www.wsj.com/finance/banking/jpmorgan-chase-reaches-a-deal-to-take-over-the-apple-credit-card-4e214fb2  https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/tcl-tv-lineup-2026-new-sqd-mini-led-enhancement-mini-led-tvs-and-an-rgb-mini-led-tv https://www.coolermaster.com/ https://ces.thermaltake.com/2026/chassis.html https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/hyperx-working-on-gaming-headset-packed-with-brain-wave-monitoring-eeg-tech-to-better-get-your-head-in-the-game/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-08/china-s-humanoid-bots-were-everywhere-at-america-s-top-tech-show

CES 2026 – WiFi 8, Holographic Desktop Friends and Hands On with the Samsung TriFold – DTNS 5180

Shannon Morse joins us to talk about our favorite things at CES. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Sarah Lane, Shannon Morse, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos. MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instgram, Threads, YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you! Become a Patron! Send to email to feedback@dailytechnewsshow.com Show Notes Lenovo reveals a concept for AI-powered smart glasses at CESMoto Tag 2 is Motorola’s latest trackerMotorola expands its Moto Things lineup with a new tracker, stylus, and smartwatchLenovo’s AI glasses and wearable concepts steal the show at CES 2026 Motorola announces Razr Fold in a direct challenge to SamsungMotorola reveals the Razr Fold, a book-style foldable launching this summerMotorola’s ultra-premium Signature phone promises durability Well, well, well: another AI wearable Dreame’s robot vacuum with an arm is back at CES and it can do more than pick up shoesDreame’s latest robot vacuum concept has legs that can climb full-size stairsRoborock announces new robot vacuums at CES 2026 Brands are upset Amazon’s “Buy for Me” feature lists products without permissionAmazon AI tool blindsides merchants by offering products without their knowledge Roblox will require 9-year-olds to submit a video selfie for age verification Intel is building a handheld gaming platform with a dedicated chipIntel’s handheld gaming PC will use a custom Panther Lake CPUWi-Fi 8 is coming, with Asus, Broadcom, and MediaTek on board Here’s when Google plans to release AOSP source codeMicrosoft Office isn’t being renamed Microsoft 365 Copilot (again) Netflix unveils its 2026 TV series slate including Bridgerton and BeefNext on Netflix 2026: the streamer reveals what’s comingNetflix’s 2026 film slate includes War Machine and Enola Holmes 3 Segway launches two new e-bikes at CESSegway’s Navimow brand reveals new robotic lawn mowersWheelmove gives manual wheelchairs power and height for rough terrain Corsair announces a Steam Deck keyboard and new gaming miceEmerson shows off SmartVoice for connected appliances Mobileye to acquire humanoid robot maker Mentee for $900 millionPunkt’s MC03 is a secure smartphone made in GermanyRazer Project Ava Cheerble unveils the world’s first edge-AI visual recognition pet feederSamsung introduces the Galaxy Z TrifoldROG and Kojima Productions team up on a Flow Z13 for Ludens ClicksXander GlassesCoroFlo breastfeeding monitor

CES 2026 – It’s Cars, Chips, and Making Any Toilet Smart – DTNS 5179

We cover the latest chip announcements from Nvidia, Intel and AMD, the latest health tech including a pee analyzer, a mirror that predicts your future health by looking at you, and loads of new EVs. Plus a keyboard PC, eyeglasses that focus for you, Bosch’s cordless vacuums, personal all-in-one safety device, and Allison and Steve’s CES items that pique their interest. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Allison Sheridan, Bodie Grimm, Roger Chang, Joe, Amos MP3 Download Using a Screen Reader? Click here Download the (VIDEO VERSION), here. Follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instgram, Threads, YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you! Become a Patron! Send to email to feedback@dailytechnewsshow.com Show Notes Here you go — plain, clickable links with article titles as the anchor text, ready to paste into Patreon. I’ve used the published titles (or the outlet’s canonical headline where paywalled). Nvidia launches powerful new Rubin chip architecture Nvidia wants to be the Android of general-purpose robotics Nvidia launches Alpamayo open AI models that let autonomous vehicles think more like humans Nvidia’s G-Sync Pulsar can reduce motion blur for gamers Nvidia GeForce Now sets its sights on Steam Machines with native Linux support Nvidia announces DLSS 4.5 and GeForce Now apps for Linux and Fire TV Intel Core Ultra 3 “Panther Lake” decoded: release date and what to expect Intel unleashes Panther Lake CPUs Samsung’s Galaxy Book 6 series debuts with Intel Panther Lake at CES 2026 Acer’s Predator Helios Neo 16S packs Intel’s new Core Ultra 9 Acer’s Swift 16 AI and refreshed Nitro and Predator laptops arrive at CES Dell brings back the XPS 13, 14, and 16 at CES 2026 Asus shows off a new ROG Zephyrus Duo dual-screen gaming laptop AMD’s Su unveils new tech and talks up AI demand AMD refreshes Ryzen processors AMD unveils new chip for corporate data centers, cites strong AI demand AMD reheats last year’s Ryzen AI and X3D chips for 2026 PCs AMD unveils new AI PC processors for work and gaming at CES AMD’s Ryzen AI Halo mini-PC targets Nvidia’s DGX Spark Qualcomm announces Dragonwing IQ10 humanoid robotics platform Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela prototype gets an SUV makeover Sony Honda’s Afeela SUV concept moves closer to customer delivery Hyundai unveils a new humanoid robot for its factories Google and Boston Dynamics show off Gemini-powered Atlas robot Uber reveals the design of its robotaxi at CES 2026 This is Uber’s new robotaxi from Lucid and Nuro Mercedes to offer autonomous driving tech for U.S. city streets Donut Lab’s solid-state battery targets OEMs and Verge motorcycles HP shows off a keyboard PC Meta’s EMG wristband expands beyond AR glasses Meta pauses international expansion of Ray-Ban display smart glasses Meta demos EMG handwriting and teleprompter features for Ray-Ban glasses Asus ROG and Xreal unveil the R1 smart glasses Dell unveils a massive 52-inch 6K ultrawide monitor Garmin adds food tracking to Connect Plus Vivoos’ toilet computer tracks your hydration This longevity mirror predicts your future health in 30 seconds Autofocus glasses from IXI could change prescription lenses IXI raises $36.5M to bring autofocus to prescription glasses Bosch’s new cordless vacuums take on Dyson and Shark Bosch upgrades its smart coffee machine with Alexa Plus Timeli launches an all-in-one personal safety device Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan talks strategy, investment, and AI at CES 2026 SanDisk retires WD Blue and Black SSDs in favor of Optimus drives HP drops HyperX and Omen naming changes for gaming laptops HyperShop Komutr Strapsicle Rescue Retriever HOTO Tools Daily Tech News Show on Patreon

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. Starring Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Jason Howell, Sarah Lane, and Roger Chang, Joe. MP3 Download Follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instgram, Threads, YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. If you enjoy what you see you can support the show on Patreon, Thank you! Become a Patron! Send to email to feedback@dailytechnewsshow.com 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