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: 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 2025: WYBOT Solar Powered Robotic Pool Cleaner
Allison interviews Josè Vailès about their solar-powered robotic pool cleaner called WYBOT. The WYBOT pool cleaner has no cables or hoses attached. It cleans the pool autonomously using battery power, and when it needs more power, it automatically goes to a docking station at the side of the pool. The docking station has a small […]
Continue readingCES 2025: Lotus Wearable Ring for Home Device Control
Allison interviews Dhaval Patel, founder and CEO of Lotus, about their Ring device, which allows the wearer to control switches in the home without an app, WiFi, rewiring, or an internet connection. To use the Ring, the wearer points their index finger at the device to be controlled and clicks the button embedded in the […]
Continue readingCES 2025: Neoplants Natural Air Purifier
Allison interviews Patrick Torbey from Neoplants about their Power Drops that you feed your houseplants to turn them into natural air purifiers. Plants have a natural ability to help purify air, but a plant boosted with Power Drops is 30 times more effective at cleaning air than a regular house plant. A plant in a […]
Continue readingCES 2025: Evenflo Rotating Car Seats with SensorSoothe
Allison interviews Matt Lewis from Evenflo about their rotating car seats that include selectable sounds and lights to help soothe the baby. Matt describes the LiteMax NXT car seat. When installed in the car, it can swivel by 90 degrees with a simple push of a button to make loading and unloading the baby much […]
Continue readingCES 2025: GrandPad Tablet to Replace Cell Phone, Landline, and Computer
Allison interviews Isaac Lien, CEO and co-founder of GrandPad, about their easy-to-use tablet designed to replace cell phones, landlines, and desktop computers. It’s tailored for those who have not used technology before or are uncomfortable using mobile devices. The GrandPad is the size of a large mobile phone or a small tablet. It has a […]
Continue readingCES 2025: BionicM Bio Leg with Micro-Processor Knee
Allison interviews Sunny Xiaojun, founder and CEO of BionicM, about their prosthetic Bio Leg with a powered knee joint that makes walking more intuitive and natural. The Bio Leg has a motor, battery, and several embedded motion sensors that allow it to determine the intent of the wearer and react accordingly. So, for example, as […]
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