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CES 2026: Part Eight (Friday)

January 10, 2026·2h 4m·8-min readroundtabletechnology
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CES 2026 felt like a hollowed-out shell of its former self, dominated by AI wrappers, e-waste-generating gadgets, and surveillance tech, while meaningful innovation in accessibility, repairability, and human-centered design remained rare and underappreciated.


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Ed Zetr

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Cory Doctorow

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Michael FisherCory DoctorowCherlynn LowEd ZetroneGarrison DavisPetewarden

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