Allison interviews Petri Vuori about the Wireless Power Consortium’s (WPC’s) new Qi2 25W wireless charging standard, which raises Qi2’s power limit from 15 W to 25 W using precise magnetic alignment between phone and charger to maintain performance and control heat. He explains that moving to 25 W requires better efficiency and thermal management in […]
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CES 2026: Satechi’s New Product Arrivals
Allison interviews Manny Garcia from Satechi about their new accessories, starting with the EX1 and EX3 Slim Wireless Keyboards and a matching mouse. Both keyboards are cross‑platform with a toggle for macOS/Windows, priced at $49.99 (EX1) and $69.99 (EX3), while the multi‑device mouse is sold separately. Manny highlights the mouse’s built‑in USB‑C receiver, removable rechargeable […]
Continue readingCES 2026: XiViX Dentist-Supervised Robotic Tooth Preparation
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 […]
Continue readingCES 2026: Whisper Aero Tone T1 Quiet Leaf Blower
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 […]
Continue readingCES 2026: WORX Robotic Mowers
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 […]
Continue readingCES 2026: Clicks Power Keyboard & Communicator with Physical Buttons
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. […]
Continue readingCES 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 […]
Continue readingCES 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 […]
Continue readingCES 2026: TCL NXTPAPER LCD Tablets with “Electronic Paper” Displays
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 […]
Continue readingCES 2026: Cearvol Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
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 […]
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