Audio AI dominates CES as dozens of companies unveil voice-powered gadgets ranging from noise-canceling hearing aids to multilingual note-taking rings, marking a shift beyond chatbots toward more accessible consumer applications that compete directly with tech giants.
Over 40 million people worldwide turn to ChatGPT daily for health information, using the AI to decode medical bills, self-diagnose conditions, and navigate healthcare challenges, despite ongoing safety concerns and lawsuits over potentially dangerous medical advice.
ELEHEAR launches revolutionary Delight hearing aids at CES 2026, featuring groundbreaking AI technology that provides real-time translation across 20 languages, 24 dB noise reduction, and 13.5-hour battery life in an ultra-compact design for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss.
LEGO launches groundbreaking SMART Play platform in March 2026, featuring intelligent bricks with over twenty patented technologies that make Star Wars creations respond with realistic sounds and character interactions without requiring any screens.
Cearvol launches three revolutionary AI-powered hearing aids at CES 2026, featuring breakthrough NeuroFlow AI 2.0 technology that delivers 24% better speech recognition and 20 dB noise reduction, including the world's first open-ear hearing aid and smart hearing glasses with integrated enhancement capabilities.
Jibo, the $899 social robot with face recognition and relationship-building capabilities, finally hits the market after three years of delays since its $3.5 million crowdfunding success, as MIT-founded Jibo Inc. attempts to pioneer the first consumer social robot despite early performance concerns.
Revolutionary AI-powered virtual pet Sweekar debuts at CES 2026, physically growing larger through life stages from egg to adult over months of care, launching on Kickstarter for $150 as the high-tech successor to the beloved 1990s Tamagotchi.
Amazon launches Alexa.com web platform, delivering the complete Alexa+ AI assistant experience through browsers with seamless device continuity, smart home control, meal planning, and persistent chat history for Early Access customers.
Tesla deliveries crash 16% in Q4 2025 to 418,227 vehicles, missing Wall Street targets as Chinese rival BYD seizes the global electric vehicle crown with 2.26 million units sold, sending Tesla stock tumbling 2.59% amid mounting competition and policy headwinds.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirms the company's first AI device, designed with former Apple chief Jony Ive, will launch within two years as a revolutionary iPhone-like product that prioritizes 'peace and calm' over distracting notifications, with completed prototypes featuring surprising simplicity and intelligent information filtering.