CES 2026 Standouts: Smart Robots, and (Hopefully) the Rise of Practical Tech
Where's The Future? · Brandt Krueger & Will Curran
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Show Notes
Episode Summary:
Will and Brandt reunite to kick off a new season by unpacking their favorite and most practical takeaways from CES, from stair climbing robot vacuums and smart mobility devices to breakthrough display tech and unexpected innovations. Along the way, they reflect on Brandt’s career transition, changing media coverage at CES, and how emerging tools like vibe coding and home lab setups are empowering individuals to build exactly what they need.
Discussions Include:
- Brandt Krueger’s departure from his full time production role at EideCom and what comes next
- CES trends around robots, AI, and devices that genuinely improve daily life
- Notable tech highlights including Roborock’s stair climbing vacuum, smart mobility aids, next-generation TV displays, and E-Ink signage
- Vibe coding, Raspberry Pis, and why building small personal tools may be the future of software
Quotable Quotes (Should you choose to share):
“I feel like usually CES gets a lot more mainstream coverage, but it definitely didn’t feel like that this year.” - Brandt Krueger
“I want to talk about the things that I think actually really are cool, not just everything that happened.” - Will Curran
“The future of coding is make your own stuff, scratch your own itch and make it do exactly what you want.” - Brandt Krueger
Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ on TWiT, along with some other great coverage of CES 2026:
https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech/episodes/1066?autostart=false