00:00So this is officially CES number 12 for me.
00:02Here are the best tech highlights of 2026.
00:13So firstly, some of the coolest tech that I've seen here in 2026 so far is ARM-based,
00:17and I've partnered with them before, and in case you don't know what ARM is or what they do,
00:21they're kind of working behind the scenes in pretty much the majority of the daily tech
00:25that you use in your life.
00:27They build processing architecture, and as an example, they're in 99% of smartphones used.
00:32It's also the tech industry's highest performing and most power-efficient compute platform,
00:35and it touches 100% of the connected population, which is a pretty crazy stat.
00:39So automotive tech and physical AI has exploded lately.
00:42I got to check out this robot taxi.
00:44So it's in partnership with Neuro, Lucid, as well as Uber.
00:47So it's designed for level 4 autonomous driving,
00:49so that's full self-driving in complex urban environments.
00:51It's running on NVIDIA Drive AGX Thor, which is built using 14 ARM cores.
00:55So you can imagine, this is the future of rideshare and taxi services.
01:00Imagine getting picked up by this thing.
01:01It looks like really sleek.
01:02You can see, obviously, some of the sensors here.
01:05Driven by Neuro, and inside it has all that great styling of Lucid.
01:09This stuff is really cutting edge, where ARM's on-device, real-time computing,
01:12and power-efficient architecture really shines.
01:15So for those interested in robotics, this one's a little different.
01:17So this is a search-and-rescue robot from Deep Robotics.
01:21This is all running off of ARM architecture, and you can see how complex this is,
01:24as it isn't a traditional robot that just walks on flat terrain.
01:27It gets into hard-to-reach places, hazardous areas,
01:30and for people that are trapped in, say, like mines.
01:32So it's really cool to see ARM tech in the real world and their actual usage.
01:35And next time you see their name on an F1 car,
01:38they're actually the main AI compute platform partner
01:40of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team.
01:42Now you know what they do.
01:43And moving on to other big companies, for example, NVIDIA.
01:46They didn't have any new real hardware, no GPUs that they announced,
01:49but a lot to do with gaming.
01:50They introduced DLSS 4.5, and now it's dynamic frame gen,
01:54so it analyzes the scene, and you can get up to 6x.
01:57There's upgraded path tracing, so a lot more detail in shadows, reflections,
02:00those little things that make games more immersive and real.
02:02One game that was demoed was Pragmata.
02:04Looks unreal.
02:05It's getting released later in April.
02:07They also have G-Sync Pulsar, which is clear gameplay, sharper aiming.
02:11You can really see, say, enemy gamer tags more clearly.
02:14You know who's trying to kill you.
02:15And now GeForce Now is available on Linux, which is really cool.
02:19And they also support SIM controllers for things like Flight Simulator,
02:22if you're really into that.
02:23And it just gives more options to play games, which I think is always great.
02:26So Samsung at their booth and also at their first look
02:28had this massive 130-inch micro RGB TV.
02:32It's essentially a new display technology, better than OLED.
02:35It's technically more color accurate,
02:37and it covers 100% of the wide color gamut.
02:39And it's all built into this massive frame, which sits on the floor.
02:42Technically, no one has a TV stand that can support something that big.
02:44And the speakers were on the back.
02:46Maybe my next TV, fingers crossed.
02:49So LG revealed their ultra-thin wallpaper TVs.
02:52They're super, super thin, just a couple centimeters in thickness.
02:55They also have this really interesting automotive vision solution.
02:58It's a fully digital automotive dashboard that you can interact with things,
03:02say, you're looking at when you're driving.
03:03And you can pull those into the car, almost like an augmented reality cockpit.
03:07So moving on to some accessories, I work with ESR a ton.
03:10And this is like real stuff that you actually get to use daily.
03:13So this is their new MagSafe Slim Power Bank.
03:16This is actually the thinnest Qi2 25-watt wireless charger on the market.
03:20If you guys haven't seen this stuff before,
03:21this is quickly just their three-in-one foldable charging station.
03:24So this one's cool because it's actually transparent tech.
03:27So once again, phone just kind of slots on, starts charging.
03:30So lastly, another one that I use on the daily is the Omni-Lock magnetic car charger.
03:35So this also is 25-watt.
03:37It has a cryo boost tech.
03:38So it has that airflow to keep your device cool,
03:40to make sure that it charges at an optimal temperature.
03:43But that is kind of some highlights from ESR,
03:45accessories that most people use and expect more orange coming soon.
03:49Okay, so moving on to some accessories, a bit more budget-friendly stuff.
03:52I know that you guys love these keyboards.
03:53This is honestly one that I featured a lot.
03:55So this is the new Emcho's Ace 68 Turbo keyboard.
03:59They've come out in a couple of new funky colorways,
04:01including this pink one, which has its matching accessories.
04:03The nice thing now, they actually have a hub web drive or so.
04:06They all work seamlessly now together with the one hub.
04:09But check out this new headset.
04:11So this is the V9 Turbo.
04:12What I really love about this, if you guys grab it in pink,
04:15it also has this cool little charging stand.
04:18So this is completely wireless.
04:20When you're done your gaming session, this will start charging.
04:22And the next time you hop back on,
04:24you never need to worry about that being low on juice or low on power.
04:27So this was the orange keyboard that I was talking about.
04:30So this is actually the world's first keyboard with a 16K pulling rate.
04:33It also has a light bar on the back.
04:35And once again, the nice thing about this, they feel super, super premium.
04:39If you actually hold any of their keyboards, they have that really nice heft.
04:43And lastly, to kind of complete the set,
04:45so they have the new K7 Ultra Wireless Mouse.
04:47So this one is in this really cool Iron Man theme.
04:50You can see like the red with some of the gold.
04:52What's really nice about this, it also has that little wireless charging pad.
04:55And they come with this little accessories case.
04:58But that is some more affordable stuff here at CES.
05:01Super cool to check out.
05:02And that orange keyboard is coming to the studio.
05:05So a bit of a break from the tech.
05:06If you didn't know, I featured this before.
05:08We're actually taking a Tesla loop.
05:10Essentially, Tesla's going underground.
05:12Those are just going under now.
05:13The next spot, Central Hall.
05:15So TCL also released some Wicked TVs.
05:17Also a micro RGB.
05:19But this is also the first time in all my years,
05:21I received product on the show floor.
05:22More on this little mystery box soon.
05:26And obviously, Hisense being the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup this year.
05:30Hopefully get to go to a couple games.
05:31They had some really cool new projectors that I checked out.
05:34They've just become so much thinner over the years.
05:35More importantly, brighter.
05:36Even if you have it in a like well-lit room,
05:39you've got windows.
05:39Still totally usable, which a couple years ago, you never could.
05:43Okay, so moving on to some smart home tech.
05:45You guys know that my house is like indefinitely delayed.
05:47But there are some really cool pieces from Akara.
05:50So we'll take a look.
05:50So we'll start on the area that you come to your house first, which is the lock.
05:54So this is the SmartLock U400.
05:57This is the very first SmartLock that unlocks on approach.
06:01So you can kind of see the demo here.
06:02Imagine this is your smartphone.
06:04As you enter or go near your house,
06:07obviously you're authenticating through the app.
06:09It will know when you're coming.
06:12Completely hands-free.
06:13You don't need to carry out keys.
06:15You don't need to punch in like a different code.
06:16So in addition to working with your iPhone, it also works with your Apple Watch.
06:20And they mentioned that it'll support some Android devices in the near future.
06:23You also do need an Apple Home Hub.
06:25But if you look at how sleek it looks, it looks really nice and modern.
06:28It's got that two-tone look.
06:29It's got the black with like the stainless steel.
06:32So it does feature ultra-wideband for more accuracy.
06:34It has a rechargeable battery.
06:36And it is IP65 rated.
06:37So in case your lock is, say, outside, exposed to the elements,
06:41you don't need to worry about it locking or not working because of the weather.
06:45And of course, lastly, if someone doesn't have an authenticated device,
06:48they can still access your house using the keypad or a fingerprint
06:51just to have some different options.
06:53And kind of moving on to the next one,
06:55which you actually see just like right here,
06:57this is their Thermostat Hub W200.
07:00And it's actually one of the first to feature Apple's adaptive temperature.
07:03And what that essentially does, it's able to detect through the Apple ecosystem preferences.
07:08So say who's home, it can preheat or pre-cool your house.
07:11Say you like to sleep a bit cooler at night, which I always do.
07:14I argue with Kat all the time about that.
07:17I like it nice and cold.
07:18Since I'm the boss of the house, I can always set it to something lower.
07:23Kat, you're never going to watch this, so you won't know.
07:25It's got a really nice and intuitive touchscreen, which is nice and square,
07:29which I'm always a fan of.
07:30But the biggest thing, it's almost like multifunctional.
07:33Watch this.
07:34It actually serves a dual purpose.
07:36Say you just ring the bell, which I was on the other side.
07:38It'll capture that.
07:39So you don't need a second screen to see who's at your door.
07:43So really cool how it's kind of integrated into your smart home.
07:47Multifunctional devices are great.
07:48So you don't need a separate like doorbell or second screen.
07:51So two dope smart home pieces of tech that hopefully make it to my house whenever it's done.
07:57So it wouldn't be a CES without some robot vacuums.
07:59Narwhals would be my favorite.
08:00So the one I had before was the original Flow, but they've now been upgraded to the Flow 2.
08:05So they've been completely redesigned.
08:07They actually have like a very MacBook-esque finish now.
08:10It's almost like this metallic space gray, a bit more professional.
08:13But what I really like is they offer two different options.
08:16Obviously, the traditional one here.
08:17But this one is a lot more compact and this actually hooks up to your existing water system.
08:22Say in your bathroom, you connect a pipe in the back and you no longer need an actual water reservoir.
08:27Moving on towards some other stuff, their V50 Cube.
08:30This is the first time that they're actually coming out with just a cordless wireless vacuum, which is nice.
08:35This is actually great because it slots into the dock and you no longer need to worry about cleaning or
08:40emptying it because it has a self little cleaning system.
08:43And the best part, I think, in my opinion, on the side, it also has an extra battery.
08:48So in total, this will last you 90 minutes.
08:51And once it's docked, they're both charging.
08:53And on the inside of this, you actually have extra accessories as well.
08:57And last but not least, I'll touch on this for a second.
09:00This is a little bed cleaner.
09:02Link, my dog, always gets onto the bed and it's just nice to have something a bit more handheld.
09:07So let's go talk about the new flagship, the Flow 2.
09:09So the new feature to this, it's now able to climb up to 1.57 inches.
09:13So it has the ability to go over small different variations in different heights.
09:17So you can see it there.
09:18It was just able to climb.
09:19And this is the coolest part.
09:21So being a new dad myself, the number one rule, do not wake up the baby when it's sleeping.
09:26So it's able to now map out and detect what's going on here.
09:30So we've got a crib.
09:31You've actually got like a dog because of the camera system built in.
09:35And in conjunction, it also has a BLM Omni Vision model to identify things throughout your house.
09:41And when it gets closer to the crib, gets closer to the baby, it actually ramps down in suction.
09:46So it's not as loud.
09:47New dads, do not wake up the baby.
09:50That is number one.
09:51Narwhal character.
09:52We got to say hi.
09:53We need a high five from Narwhal.
09:56Yes, yes.
09:58Afila, which is the famous Sony and Honda car.
10:01They actually drove it on stage last year with a PlayStation controller.
10:04I think this is really cool seeing it over the years.
10:06It's becoming less of a concept and more of a reality as it's almost at production.
10:11Okay, whirlwind over.
10:12That is it for my 12th CES.
10:15Best tech of 2026 in the books.
10:17So many different brands that we got to check out.
10:20The tech was overwhelming, even though this was my 12th year.
10:22Like I felt like I didn't even scratch the surface.
10:24Some really interesting stuff.
10:26Some not so interesting stuff.
10:27Weird uses of AI.
10:28But I guess that's what this is.
10:30If there's anything that I missed you saw elsewhere, let me know.
10:33I'm sure I might have missed some.
10:34But here's to year 13 next year.
10:37Hitting a million followers this year for sure.
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10:40Thanking everyone for the support.
10:42And until my next one.
10:44Peace.
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