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CES 2026: I Survived The Good, the Bad, and the “Why Does This Exist?”
There are tens of thousands of gadgets, gizmo’s and techy doo-dads at CES. But how many of them actually matter to you and me? What deserves a spot in your home and life this year and well into the future? Those are just a few of the questions Jenn and Producer Scott asked themselves and hundreds of other gadget-insiders for a solid week at the world’s most powerful tech convention in Las Vegas in early January.
Jenn and Scott have more than 30-years of CES experience under their well-worn belts. In this 2026 recap episode of Techishly Jenn, the two of them break down what stood out, what surprised them, what made them laugh, and what made them both quietly whisper, “Oh… this might actually matter.”
From robots that crash (and occasionally charm), to AI health mirrors that claim to know you better than your doctor, to toilets that are doing way too much, this episode cuts through the hype to focus on the tech that feels real, useful, or at least entertaining enough to talk about.
They also bring back everyone’s favorite segment — Marry, Fund, Kill — because nothing says serious tech analysis like ranking gadgets based on vibes, value, and whether we’d actually sleep with them or just take ‘em out for a one night stand.
What You’ll Learn
- What was so insanely different about CES this year? (Spoiler: it has nothing to do with “booth babes.”)
- Whether this the year we all get robot helpers in our homes…
- Why Tombot Jennie stole hearts (and why its purpose actually matters)
- Why toilet tech is “flush” with promise, but still has some crap to work out.
- The TVs and display tech that genuinely impressed us (hello, Dolby Vision 2 and Wallpaper TV)
- The gadgets we’d marry, fund, or bury in the backyard next to our kids’ first pet hermit crab.
Episode Resources
- Tombot Jennie and the future of robotic companionship
- Nuralogix Longevity Mirror and AI health monitoring
- Nuance Audio Hearing Glasses
- Hypershell Ultra X wearable exoskeleton
- OHM Home Resonance Lamp
- LG Wallpaper TV and next-gen display tech
- CES show highlights [Instagram]
Tell us What You Think
Which CES gadget would you marry? Which one deserves funding? And which one made you say, “Absolutely not”? Drop your hot takes, disagreements, and favorite CES finds — because half the fun of CES is arguing about it afterward.
Support the ShowDo us a favor. If you like what you hear, please rate and review Techishly Jenn — it helps more people find the show. Send your questions and comments to [email protected].
Connect with Jenn- Listen on WGN, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify
- Newsletter: Techish by Jennifer Jolly
- YouTube: @TechishbyJenniferJolly
- TikTok: @JenniferJollyTechish
- Instagram: @JennJolly
- Twitter/X: @JenniferJolly
LinkedIn: Jennifer Jolly
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By Jennifer JollyThere are tens of thousands of gadgets, gizmo’s and techy doo-dads at CES. But how many of them actually matter to you and me? What deserves a spot in your home and life this year and well into the future? Those are just a few of the questions Jenn and Producer Scott asked themselves and hundreds of other gadget-insiders for a solid week at the world’s most powerful tech convention in Las Vegas in early January.
Jenn and Scott have more than 30-years of CES experience under their well-worn belts. In this 2026 recap episode of Techishly Jenn, the two of them break down what stood out, what surprised them, what made them laugh, and what made them both quietly whisper, “Oh… this might actually matter.”
From robots that crash (and occasionally charm), to AI health mirrors that claim to know you better than your doctor, to toilets that are doing way too much, this episode cuts through the hype to focus on the tech that feels real, useful, or at least entertaining enough to talk about.
They also bring back everyone’s favorite segment — Marry, Fund, Kill — because nothing says serious tech analysis like ranking gadgets based on vibes, value, and whether we’d actually sleep with them or just take ‘em out for a one night stand.
What You’ll Learn
- What was so insanely different about CES this year? (Spoiler: it has nothing to do with “booth babes.”)
- Whether this the year we all get robot helpers in our homes…
- Why Tombot Jennie stole hearts (and why its purpose actually matters)
- Why toilet tech is “flush” with promise, but still has some crap to work out.
- The TVs and display tech that genuinely impressed us (hello, Dolby Vision 2 and Wallpaper TV)
- The gadgets we’d marry, fund, or bury in the backyard next to our kids’ first pet hermit crab.
Episode Resources
- Tombot Jennie and the future of robotic companionship
- Nuralogix Longevity Mirror and AI health monitoring
- Nuance Audio Hearing Glasses
- Hypershell Ultra X wearable exoskeleton
- OHM Home Resonance Lamp
- LG Wallpaper TV and next-gen display tech
- CES show highlights [Instagram]
Tell us What You Think
Which CES gadget would you marry? Which one deserves funding? And which one made you say, “Absolutely not”? Drop your hot takes, disagreements, and favorite CES finds — because half the fun of CES is arguing about it afterward.
Support the ShowDo us a favor. If you like what you hear, please rate and review Techishly Jenn — it helps more people find the show. Send your questions and comments to [email protected].
Connect with Jenn- Listen on WGN, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify
- Newsletter: Techish by Jennifer Jolly
- YouTube: @TechishbyJenniferJolly
- TikTok: @JenniferJollyTechish
- Instagram: @JennJolly
- Twitter/X: @JenniferJolly
LinkedIn: Jennifer Jolly