AI Ramblings: Episode 37 – by Michael Parekh

Keywords

CES 2023, AI expertise, devices, good residence, robotics, innovation, tendencies, expertise evaluation, shopper electronics

Summary

In this episode of AI Ramblings, Michael Parekh and Neil McQuanna focus on the highlights and key takeaways from CES 2023. They discover the affect of AI on shopper electronics, the emergence of progressive devices, and the tendencies shaping the way forward for expertise. The dialog covers numerous themes, together with AI fatigue, the evolution of good residence gadgets, and the importance of {hardware} innovation in driving software program growth. The hosts additionally share their favourite merchandise from the occasion and supply insights into the present state of the tech trade.

Takeaways

CES 2023 showcased vital AI tendencies and improvements.

AI fatigue is turning into evident amongst shoppers and reviewers.

Availability and pricing uncertainties had been prevalent at CES.

Robotics expertise continues to be in its infancy and never prepared for prime time.

Interoperability requirements for good residence gadgets are bettering.

Smart glasses are set to flood the market this 12 months.

Frame TVs are gaining recognition as a design answer.

Nvidia’s self-driving automobile platform is empowering automakers.

Hardware innovation continues to steer software program growth.

The development in the direction of retro expertise is gaining traction.

Chapters

00:00 CES 2023 Overview and Expectations

12:30 Key Takeaways from CES 2023

20:15 Innovative Gadgets and Products from CES 2023

High-level Takeaways from CES 2026

1. Availability and Pricing Uncertainties Everywhere; Affordability Concerns ABOUND over reminiscence chip costs and commerce/tariffs

2. AI Fatigue: Everything is AI, Nothing is actually helpful AI

3. AI Robot Overload: Offerings of each dimension and form; Still mere Novelties

4. Matter Matters: Home Device Interoperability requirements like Matter beginning to provide mainstream worth

5. Huge quantities of AI Devices in opposition to the wall; Wearables and all nonetheless EARLY

6. Frame TVs really go mainstream; Amazon enters vs Samsung et al

7. Nvidia empowering Self Driving Car platforms see important mass

8. Hardware approach forward of Software throughout the board

9. AI options in all places BRITTLE, NOVELTIES, and in SILOS

10. AI Browsers nonetheless extra fascinating in 2026 vs Physical AI Devices

Media Favorites of CES 2026:

The Verge Team abstract of Best by Category:

1. Lego Smart Bricks rule with NO AI: https://www.theverge.com/tech/859525/lego-smart-brick-play-system-now-available-preorder-star-wars-sets

2. Clicks Communicator’s ‘Retro Blackberry’ nostalgia: https://www.theverge.com/tech/851298/clicks-communicator-phone-blackberry-keyboard

3. Linux Operating Systems over Windows in Gaming Handhelds: https://www.pcgamer.com/software/linux/im-brave-enough-to-say-it-linux-is-good-now-and-if-you-want-to-feel-like-you-actually-own-your-pc-make-2026-the-year-of-linux-on-your-desktop/

Our Most Notable Items at CES 2026

Neal

1. Aqara Smart Lock U400: https://us.aqara.com/products/smart-lock-u400?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23421272118&gbraid=0AAAAA_fIdnZyT6nAycLIpcbJv5GSLGP2-&gclid=CjwKCAiAjojLBhAlEiwAcjhrDodcDNOpZkC29eMPC8ZW2gfxQcPSV3JJ7cfWgoiLxn98dIjHlmqPdxoCIZ4QAvD_BwE

   1. Macrumors: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/06/aqara-u400-smart-lock/

Michael:

1. Mercedes CLA with Nvidia’s Self Driving Orin {hardware}/software program: https://www.theverge.com/news/852880/nvidia-autonomous-driving-demo-tesla-fsd

   1. Nvidia/Mercedes Self Driving Demo:

1. Clicks MagProtected Smartphone Keyboard Bank: https://www.theverge.com/tech/851368/clicks-power-keyboard-phone-battery

2. Lenovo Go Steam Gaming Handheld: https://www.theverge.com/tech/853587/lenovo-legion-go-2-steam-os-annoucement-price-release-date

3. Samsung Galaxy Trifold: https://www.theverge.com/news/855140/hands-on-with-samsungs-galaxy-z-trifold

Additional Watches and Reads:

Best Watches:

The Vergecast Editors Discussion:

And the Verge Team:

Best of CES 2026 Reviews:

1. The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/tech/858494/ces-2026-best-new-tech-tv-car-wearable

2. New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ces-2026-products/

3. PC Mag: https://www.pcmag.com/news/best-in-show-the-top-products-and-technologies-of-ces-2026

4. CNET: https://www.cnet.com/pictures/ces-2026-overall-products/

5. Tom’s Hardware: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/best-of-ces-2026-innovating-amidst-the-ram-and-storage-apocalypse

Post-Show Possible Shopping List by the Verge: https://www.theverge.com/tech/859808/ces-2026-best-gadgets-installer

AI-RTZ # 961: Memory Chip AI Prices hit CES 2026:

AI-RTZ # 959: Nvidia’s Alpamayo Self Driving platform:

AI-RTZ #956: An AI Powered CES 2026:

AI-RTZ # 942, 2025 Year in Review:

AI-RTZ # 949, 2026 Year Ahead:

AI-RTZ: AI Devices in 2026 and past #944: