Your comparison of the AI mattress experience to finding your Stressless recliner is the most honest product evaluation framework I've seen - if your body relaxes that fast, the tech is doing something right. Also, the expectations vs reality breakdown of CES infrastructure (no cell signal at a tech conference in 2026!) is the kind of grounded perspective that makes your coverage so valuable. The future is unevenly distributed, and you captured that perfectly.
Stresses recliner, Mayfair model. But I tried all the models. Sit in each for 10 mins and observe if body fully relaxes without head being pushed forward
One thought on the exoskeleton: if it could be adapted from “effort aid” to “balance aid”—using accelerometers to give elderly users better stability and control—that could virtually eliminate falls. No more broken hips at 80+. That’d be well worth $2K.
From personal experience with aging parents, I know adherence to walkers at home is low. But that’s exactly when they need support MOST. A lightweight exoskeleton that enhances capability rather than signaling disability could dramatically improve adherence.
Falls are the leading cause of injury death among adults 65+, and hip fractures have a ~20% one-year mortality rate. This isn’t just mobility tech—it’s a longevity intervention.
Thanks for sharing, Sabrina! The connectivity irony you experienced (no signal, broken WiFi at a tech show) is actually a perfect segue into something I’ve been tracking at CES for years.
I experienced similar cellular failure at my first CES back in 1996—and that was just voice lines, pre-data/wifi! Thought we’d be past this by 2026. 😂
I attend CES annually through a cybersecurity lens, watching how our increasingly connected world handles digital trust. This year, “physical AI” was everywhere—Jensen Huang declared at his keynote that “the ChatGPT moment for physical AI is here.” Historically, I’d only heard “cyber-physical” in contexts like Stuxnet or BlackEnergy cyber warfare attacks. Now it’s consumer vocabulary.
As robots, wearables, CGMs, smart beds, and AI-powered devices proliferate, the trust and privacy challenge compounds. The good news: the EU Cyber Resilience Act (now in force, full compliance by Dec 2027) mandates security-by-design for connected products. But implementing guardrails at this scale—across edge AI, LLMs, and autonomous systems—will be the defining challenge of this decade.
P.S. Thanks for the note on the AI mattress—I’m also on my own sleep optimization journey. Latest thing I’m trying is Pulsetto vagus nerve stimulation.. ⚡️🧠 🛏️
yes that's precisely what concerned me about that glitch. I have the strength to push back, but what if the user doesn't? since they're recovering from injury or have reduced strength...
Your comparison of the AI mattress experience to finding your Stressless recliner is the most honest product evaluation framework I've seen - if your body relaxes that fast, the tech is doing something right. Also, the expectations vs reality breakdown of CES infrastructure (no cell signal at a tech conference in 2026!) is the kind of grounded perspective that makes your coverage so valuable. The future is unevenly distributed, and you captured that perfectly.
Despite all the data and gadgets and AI, at the end of the day, listen to you body! Listen to what feels good and makes it happy, people forget this
I would love to know the brand of the office chair you decided to purchase
Stresses recliner, Mayfair model. But I tried all the models. Sit in each for 10 mins and observe if body fully relaxes without head being pushed forward
One thought on the exoskeleton: if it could be adapted from “effort aid” to “balance aid”—using accelerometers to give elderly users better stability and control—that could virtually eliminate falls. No more broken hips at 80+. That’d be well worth $2K.
From personal experience with aging parents, I know adherence to walkers at home is low. But that’s exactly when they need support MOST. A lightweight exoskeleton that enhances capability rather than signaling disability could dramatically improve adherence.
Falls are the leading cause of injury death among adults 65+, and hip fractures have a ~20% one-year mortality rate. This isn’t just mobility tech—it’s a longevity intervention.
yep very excited for this to evolve, lots of meaningful use cases it could help with
Thanks for sharing, Sabrina! The connectivity irony you experienced (no signal, broken WiFi at a tech show) is actually a perfect segue into something I’ve been tracking at CES for years.
I experienced similar cellular failure at my first CES back in 1996—and that was just voice lines, pre-data/wifi! Thought we’d be past this by 2026. 😂
I attend CES annually through a cybersecurity lens, watching how our increasingly connected world handles digital trust. This year, “physical AI” was everywhere—Jensen Huang declared at his keynote that “the ChatGPT moment for physical AI is here.” Historically, I’d only heard “cyber-physical” in contexts like Stuxnet or BlackEnergy cyber warfare attacks. Now it’s consumer vocabulary.
As robots, wearables, CGMs, smart beds, and AI-powered devices proliferate, the trust and privacy challenge compounds. The good news: the EU Cyber Resilience Act (now in force, full compliance by Dec 2027) mandates security-by-design for connected products. But implementing guardrails at this scale—across edge AI, LLMs, and autonomous systems—will be the defining challenge of this decade.
P.S. Thanks for the note on the AI mattress—I’m also on my own sleep optimization journey. Latest thing I’m trying is Pulsetto vagus nerve stimulation.. ⚡️🧠 🛏️
I joked with my husband that the easiest large scale hack at CES is: offer functioning free wifi.
Hahaha!! 😂😂😂💯
Try Dream by Beam Inc in Rockland MA for better sleep.
Thank you 🙏 I was having FOMO about missing CES. Now I have all the insight and never had to leave Germany!
most people cannot even get into the biggest keynote speeches, but you can just watch the livestream and recaps on youtube :)
Can the robot handle a taser?
Sabrina, thx!
“AI Exoskeleton
Exoskeletons look futuristic but cumbersome.
Yet, they exceeded my expectations and, if more affordable, could truly help MILLIONS of people. No exaggeration.”
they do look a little bulky still, but this is such a damn good start. love seeing them out there. and we will iterate fast if there is adoption here.
yes that's precisely what concerned me about that glitch. I have the strength to push back, but what if the user doesn't? since they're recovering from injury or have reduced strength...