new generation of AI companions driven by a tailored ChatGPT model.
Although none of these technologies are genuinely novel, they continue to face challenges in achieving widespread adoption. Even the Ray-Ban Meta glasses were not easily available at CES 2026 –- this is despite having attracted a significantly larger audience compared to several other products mentioned earlier. Yet, one consistent observation I made while navigating from booth to booth, hall to hall, and hotel to hotel was the latest models of the iPhone.
Although I want to recognize Michael Josh from Gadget Match, who was among the rare individuals I noticed utilizing the iPhone Air, the reality is that at one of the most cutting-edge trade shows globally, the most advanced, mainstream gadget you’re likely to encounter is the iPhone.