The Technical Difficulties Podcast
A podcast all about the latest trends, devices and topics related to smart homes and home automation.
The Technical Difficulties Podcast
CES 2026: The Good, The Weird, & The Robots | S5E1de
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Season 5 is HERE — and we're kicking it off in-person! Pete, Brandon and Vince are back from CES 2026 with their honest takes on everything they saw on the show floor.
In this episode we cover:
🤖 Robot lawn mowers that FINALLY trim the edges (Yarbo, Navimow, Ecovacs & more)
🧹 The Roborock Saros stair-climbing vacuum — does it actually work?
🔗 Matter protocol — progress or more of the same?
🧠 AI in EVERYTHING — what's real vs. marketing hype
📷 AI-powered security cameras from TP-Link, Reolink & Eufy
🏠 Aging in place tech and smart sensors
🤯 Switchbot's wildest products yet (e-ink art, tennis robot & more)
👓 Smart glasses, body cams & wearable AI
🤖 Humanoid robots: fighting, dancing & why we should be concerned
🧊 Companion robots — cool or creepy?
🏔️ Is CES still worth it? Our honest verdict after 5+ years
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