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Promotional image for a smart water meter monitoring system. A smartphone on the left displays the “Aquameter” app with a digital water usage reading and status/settings buttons. In the center is a blue wireless cylindrical device that has a small antenna and appears to fit over a standard water meter. On the right is shown a water meter with an electronic circuit over it that appears to be viewing the meter’s readout. The background features a cloud icon, suggesting cloud connectivity and splashing water, emphasizing water usage tracking and remote monitoring.

CES 2026: AquaMeter Retrofit Smart Water Meter

Allison interviews Steve Gussenhoven of IoTize about AquaMeter, a system that converts traditional analog water meters into connected “smart” meters without replacing the existing hardware. The idea originated from a customer in Senegal who wanted a way to remotely collect water usage data from conventional meters. AquaMeter consists of a cap that fits over an […]

Promotional image of a black GoveeLife smart nugget ice maker with a glossy front panel and illuminated ice storage bin filled with small nugget ice. A digital display at the top reads “Making Ice,” while a matching smartphone app interface is shown beside the unit, displaying remote controls and production information. An ice scoop is mounted on the side, and a transparent water reservoir is visible along the left edge of the appliance.

CES 2026: GoveeLife Smart Ice Makers

June 5, 2026
by Steve Sheridan

Allison interviews Kaycee Zeng from GoveeLife, a smart home appliance brand related to Govee. Kaycee introduces the company’s new line of smart ice makers, beginning with the Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro, a countertop appliance capable of producing up to 60 pounds of nugget ice per day and starting ice production in as little as […]

Image of a wheeled ground-penetrating radar device with a black rectangular body, silver protective frame, and an adjustable handle topped with a display screen. Blue accent pieces highlight controls and attachment points. The unit appears designed to be pushed across the ground to detect and map underground utilities in real time.

CES 2026: MIMO Detect Underground Utility Location

Allison interviews Jean-David Bigoni, COO of MIMO Detect, about their ground-penetrating radar (GPR) system designed to make underground utility detection much simpler and more accessible. The company has adapted traditional GPR technology to provide real-time visualization of buried infrastructure without requiring specialized analysis after a scan. The device resembles a large push mower and is […]

Close-up photo of a tiny photonic chip with gold circuit-like pathways and three labeled laser channels etched onto a dark surface. Colored lines illustrate red, green, and blue light paths converging toward a white output beam exiting the chip. The chip is shown against a dark gray background inside a glowing circular border.

CES 2026: Brilliance Small & Efficient RGB Laserchip

May 27, 2026
by Steve Sheridan

Allison interviews Brilliance co-founder and CTO Douwe Geuzebroek about the company’s development of a miniature laser system built on a chip for use in augmented reality glasses. The technology is designed to provide smaller, more power-efficient AR displays with longer battery life compared to conventional laser systems. Douwe describes the company’s approach as “photonic integrated […]

A set of sleek, modern wrist-worn devices arranged on a neutral background. Each device has a wide, curved band and a large circular module, resembling minimalist fitness or haptic wristbands. On the left is a black band with a matte finish and a glowing green indicator on the round module. In the center are two open, C‑shaped bands in light pink with metallic inner surfaces and perforated gold-toned pads, suggesting contact points or sensors. On the right is a light pink band with a white circular module, giving a softer, more fashion-oriented look. The overall style is clean and futuristic, emphasizing smooth curves, soft colors, and polished metal accents.

CES 2026: HapWare ALEYE Wearable Assistive Tech for Nonverbal Communication

Allison interviews Jack Walters, CEO and Cofounder of HapWare, about their wearable device called ALEYE, designed to help blind and neurodiverse users interpret nonverbal communication. Jack explains that the system combines AI, haptic feedback, and the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses to detect facial expressions, gestures, and social cues in real time. Those cues are then […]

CES 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 […]