What surprised us the most at CES 2026
What surprised us the most at CES 2026 There are some things you can reliably expect to see at the Consumer Electronics Show every year. Companies will announce big splashy TVs, there’s going to be a bunch of new gadgets for charging your other gadgets, and the odds are good that a robot or two […]
At CES, EVs take a backseat to robotaxis and AI
At CES, EVs take a backseat to robotaxis and AI It says a lot about the current moment when one of the world’s largest EV sellers shows up at the world’s biggest electronics show to announce not a new, more affordable model or a cool futuristic concept car, but a humanoid robot. And one we’ve […]
CES promises the robot butler, but delivers better Roombas instead
CES promises the robot butler, but delivers better Roombas instead SwitchBot’s Onero H1 is the only multi-purpose home robot with any firm release plan, and even that is just “soon.” If you listen to the CES hype machine this year, you might think that robots are finally ready to take over your domestic duties. To […]
AI moves into the real world as companion robots and pets
AI moves into the real world as companion robots and pets Uncanny valley meets Bichon Frisé. Artificial intelligence doesn’t always want to optimize your life or steal your job. Sometimes, AI just wants to be your friend. And while robot pets weren’t the biggest stars of CES 2026, they’ve become more than just noise and […]
This robot pool cleaner lifts itself out of the water to charge
This robot pool cleaner lifts itself out of the water to charge You shouldn’t have to lift the Spino S1 Pro out of the water yourself. Mammotion, the company best known for its line of robot lawnmowers, is launching a robot pool cleaner that can take itself out of the water. As shown during CES […]
Roborock launches its first robot lawn mower in the US
Roborock launches its first robot lawn mower in the US Roborock is finally bringing its bots to yards in the US, several months after expanding into robot lawn mowers last year. The Roborock RockMow X1 LiDAR, announced today at CES, will be launching later this year, featuring autonomous navigation, all-wheel drive, and 360-degree 3D scanning […]
Boston Dynamics’ Tesla Bot rival Atlas will start building Hyundai cars in 2028
Boston Dynamics' Tesla Bot rival Atlas will start building Hyundai cars in 2028 Boston Dynamics unveiled the latest version of its humanoid Atlas robot Monday at CES in Las Vegas. The robot, with a glowing circle for a face and a fully electric, battery-powered body, is so advanced that it will soon be working alongside […]
LG’s CLOiD robot can load the washer for you, slowly
LG's CLOiD robot can load the washer for you, slowly LG’s chore-completing robot made multiple cameos during the company’s CES keynote. LG’s CLOiD robot took the stage at CES 2026 on Monday, offering our first look at the bot in action. During LG’s keynote, the company showed how CLOiD can load your washer or dryer […]
The best tech announced at CES 2026 so far
The best tech announced at CES 2026 so far Ahead of the CES show floor officially opening on Tuesday, January 6th, many companies have already announced new tech, gadgets, concepts, and AI-powered upgrades that will be released over this year. Yesterday’s CES Unveiled event delivered even more announcements and reveals. If you’re already struggling to […]
This robot companion is a cameraman for your pet
This robot companion is a cameraman for your pet Vex is a stubby little critter that comes in a few different colors. For a long time, tech companies have pitched pet cameras as a way to find out what your furball is up to when you’re not home. Vex, a new robot companion launched at […]