CES 2026 worst in show: AI girlfriends, a fridge that won't open unless you talk to it, and more

The Register
Jan 9, 2026, 5:55 pm118 pts
There's a lot of bad ideas set to create literal waste and be a waste of money. CES 2026 From disposable electric candy to voice-activated refrigerators without physical handles, CES was crammed full of enshittified, intrusive, insecure, and wasteful technology this year – just like it is every year. …

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