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CES 2026: XiViX Dentist-Supervised Robotic Tooth Preparation

May 7, 2026
by Steve Sheridan

Allison interviews Pierre Chelala, Founder and CEO of XiViX, about their robotic dentistry system designed to complete procedures like dental crowns in a single visit. The approach combines 3D scanning and CBCT imaging with AI planning to guide a robot that prepares the tooth under a dentist’s supervision. Because the crown is pre-manufactured, the robot […]

A sleek, modern handheld leaf blower branded “Whisper Aero,” shown in a dark green and black color scheme. The device has a cylindrical body with a front-facing circular intake grille featuring radial spokes, a rear battery pack mounted on top, and an ergonomic handle. The nozzle extends forward, and the overall design appears compact and industrial with smooth contours.

CES 2026: Whisper Aero Tone T1 Quiet Leaf Blower

May 5, 2026
by Steve Sheridan

Allison interviews Andrew Terajewicz from Whisper Aero about their electric leaf blower that operates with much less noise than conventional gas or electric-powered leaf blowers. Andrew describes how Whisper Aero adapted ultra-quiet propulsion technology from aerospace applications to consumer products like leaf blowers. The goal is to reduce noise pollution and improve health outcomes for […]

A compact, orange-and-black robotic lawn mower by WORX with large treaded wheels, a top-mounted control panel including a red stop button, and a raised sensor module on top, shown on a plain light background.

CES 2026: WORX Robotic Mowers

April 29, 2026
by Steve Sheridan

Allison interviews Todd Zimmerman, Senior VP of Kress Sales/Operations, about their WORX robotic mowers. They use a combination of Real-Time Kinetic (RTK) Cloud positioning for satellite-guided mowing, cameras with AI-assisted vision, and Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (V-SLAM) to maintain precise mowing patterns, even when GPS signals drop. The system relies on Wi-Fi, GPS, and […]

Product render showing an orange iPhone 17 Pro attached to a black Clicks slide‑out keyboard with physical keys combined with a MagSafe-style battery pack, with front, back, and side views against a dark background.

CES 2026: Clicks Power Keyboard & Communicator with Physical Buttons

April 27, 2026
by Steve Sheridan

Allison interviews Jeff Gadway, CMO and Founder of Clicks, about their Clicks Power Keyboard, a MagSafe accessory that combines a battery pack with a slide-out physical keyboard. It works with various phone sizes and connects via Bluetooth to multiple devices, offering a tactile typing experience that some users find more accurate and engaging than touchscreens. […]

CES 2026: HCMF Automotive Smart Doors & Integrated Displays

Allison interviews engineer Kai Hsiang Chen from HCMF Group about their advanced automotive door and glass technologies. HCMF designs entire door structures and integrated components for car manufacturers, consolidating mechanisms like window regulators, door locks, and handles into a single internal board to make doors lighter and simpler. Kai demonstrates a side window made with […]

CES 2026: Motion Sensors Enabled by Sentistic

Allison interviews Justin Groot, Founder and CEO of Sentistic, about their AI-powered software that runs on standard motion sensors to dramatically cut unnecessary energy use in buildings. Sentistic Pulse targets the growing problem that data centers, AI workloads, and modern buildings are constrained more by energy consumption than by raw compute capacity, and aims to […]

Front and back view of a dark gray TCL tablet with a colorful abstract home screen, shown in a folio stand with a black stylus resting diagonally across the display.

CES 2026: TCL NXTPAPER LCD Tablets with “Electronic Paper” Displays

April 14, 2026
by Steve Sheridan

Allison interviews Sara Yin from TCL about their NXTPAPER line of tablets, which use an LCD-based “electronic paper” display rather than traditional e-ink. These tablets come in multiple sizes, ranging from 8.7 inches up to 14.3 inches, forming a family that has gone through four generations of development since 2021. Sara explains that the NXTPAPER […]

Close-up product image of a pair of beige Cearvol wireless ear buds hovering above an open charging case. The case has a glossy screen on the front displaying the time “12:00,” the date “Thursday, June 20,” and battery levels at 100% for the case and both left and right earbuds. The earbuds are labeled “Cearvol,” and the case lid is open, revealing molded slots inside.

CES 2026: Cearvol Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

April 9, 2026
by Steve Sheridan

Allison interviews Brian Feeser from Cearvol about their over-the-counter hearing aids which are a more affordable option to traditional hearing aids. Brian first shows the Cearvol’s Nano hearing aids, which are their simplest and easiest to use design – they don’t require an app or smartphone to use. The Nanos look like normal earbuds and […]

Face shot of Jason Howell with a yellow/orange background. Jason is smiling widely and is wearing a light blue shirt.

CES 2026: Jason Howell Describes His Recording Setup

Allison and Steve bump into their long-time friend, Jason Howell, on the Pepcom show floor. He describes the video recording setup he put together for tech conferences. Jason uses the same camera as Steve, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera, to record video at CES. However, since his recordings are often solo, he has adapted […]

CES 2026: Eufy Smart Locks, Video Doorbells, and Security Cameras

Allison interviews Brett White, Eufy Security’s Global PR Lead, about their latest smart lock, video doorbell, security camera, and smart track card. Brett starts by showing Eufy’s E40 Smart Lock, their first with facial recognition. It has a dual power source with a primary and backup battery. It has a 2K camera, 2-way audio, and […]

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