Allison interviews Jeffrey Michalsky about Cyber Fidget, a programmable, handheld device designed to provide tactile stimulation and stress relief through interactive motion and feedback. With smooth rotation, buttons, and moving parts in a durable, modern design, it fits comfortably in the hand and is easy to use anywhere, helping users reduce anxiety and improve focus. […]
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CES 2026: Vaonis App-Controlled Smart Telescopes
Allison interviews Souhail Alaoui from Vaonis about their line of smart telescopes designed to make astronomy accessible to everyone. All Vaonis smart telescopes deliver accessible deep-sky astrophotography without manual alignment or traditional eyepieces. On the show floor is Vaonis’ Hyperia smart telescope, which serves more as a smart observatory. It is a high-end telescope designed […]
Continue readingCES 2026: Naqi Logix Neural Earbud-Based Control Platform
Allison interviews Sandeep Arya from Naqi Logix about their advanced, non-invasive control platform that uses wearable devices to enable hands-free, voice-free interaction with digital systems. The platform is designed as an “Invisible User Interface,” allowing users to control technology without screens, cameras, touch, or speech. Naqi Logix’s neural earbuds detect subtle biological signals such as […]
Continue readingCES 2026: Hypershell Exoskeleton
Allison interviews Toby Knisely from Hypershell about their X Ultra exoskeleton that reduces physical exertion during many varied outdoor activities. The Hypershell X Ultra is a lightweight AI-powered outdoor exoskeleton built to assist walking, running, cycling, and other movements by reducing physical exertion and extending endurance. It uses dual M-One Ultra motors with a 1,000 […]
Continue readingCES 2026: Hyper USB4 SSD Enclosure & Haptic Trackpad
Allison interviews Gabi Iorio, Director of Global Marketing and Sales at Hyper, about a couple of their new products: an SSD4 enclosure and a haptic trackpad. The HyperDrive Next USB4 SSD Enclosure is compatible with M.2 NVMe SSDs and supports 40Gps transfer speeds. Constructed with 100% recycled aluminum, it has an IP55 rating and provides […]
Continue readingCES 2026: Strutt Smart Personal Everyday Vehicle EV1
Allison interviews Tony Hong, Founder and CEO of Strutt, about their smart personal everyday vehicle, the EV1. The EV1 is a modern, four-wheeled battery-powered mobility scooter with a black padded seat and backrest, elevated armrests with integrated controls, and a compact, sturdy base. It has thick tires with suspension, a foot platform, and a sleek, […]
Continue readingCES 2026: NWRF Safe Battery Disposal Campaign
Allison interviews Genevieve O’Sullivan from the National Waste & Recycling Foundation (NWRF) about their new campaign, which encourages consumers to dispose of batteries safely. Woodsy Owl, credited for promoting the slogan, “Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute!” in the 1970s, has returned from a hiatus to help promote this campaign for the National Waste & Recycling […]
Continue readingCES 2026: On Sprinkler Lawn & Garden Smart Sprinkler
Allison interviews Anthony Riou from On Group about the On Sprinkler, a compact and portable smart sprinkler system controlled using a mobile app. On Sprinkler is designed to sprinkle irregularly shaped yards and gardens. The sprinkler device is stationary and has a gimbaled head that swivels in azimuth and a nozzle that rotates in elevation, […]
Continue readingCES 2026: Withings Body Scan 2 Smart Scale
Allison interviews Caroline Lagarde, Product Manager from Withings, about the Body Scan 2, their latest smart scale. Withings considers Body Scan 2 as more than just a smart scale, but instead a connected health station due to the numerous biomarkers it measures. The Body Scan 2 has a built-in handle that is connected to the […]
Continue readingCES 2026: Birdfy Smart Bird Feeders
Allison interviews Prima Shi, Chief Marketing Officer of Birdfy, about their array of currently available smart bird feeders and fountains, along with the yet-to-be-released Hum Bloom smart hummingbird feeder. Prima shows the Hum Bloom, Birdfy’s newest smart hummingbird feeder. It is the world’s first hummingbird feeder that provides 4K/120fps video as well as high-resolution photos. […]
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