Consumer Technology Association SmartBrief
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January 12, 2026
 
 
Consumer Technology Association SmartBrief
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Gaming tech brought its A-game to CES 2026
CES 2026 delivered a wave of attention-grabbing gaming technologies from Asus, CyberPower and GameSir, including AI-powered prototypes and quirky hardware upgrades. Attendees got to play around with dual-screen laptops, customizable controllers and brain-scanning headsets, reflecting the event's ongoing role as a launchpad for innovation and experimentation in gaming tech.
Full Story: GameSpot (1/8)
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LumiMind’s headband thinks you to sleep
LumiSleep, LumiMind's first commercial product, is a wearable headband designed to assist with sleep by leveraging real-time neural decoding. The device continuously monitors EEG signals and generates personalized sounds within milliseconds, adapting in response to the brain's current state.
Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (1/12)
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Prime members gain automatic access to Alexa Plus
The Verge (1/12)
 
 
Mirror's Makeup Check mode makes faces picture perfect
The Verge (1/5)
 
 
Samsung’s portable projector casts sharp pictures with smart AI
Digital Trends (1/2)
 
 
 
 
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GameStop resets strategy with store closures
 
Facade with sign and logo at Gamestop location in Pleasanton, California, December 31, 2025. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
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GameStop has reportedly closed more than 400 stores in the US this month. The closures come as CEO Ryan Cohen aims for a $35 billion pay package by increasing the company's market cap to $100 billion.
Full Story: Eurogamer (UK) (1/11)
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Meet Ava, the holographic AI companion from Razer
Engadget (1/8)
 
 
Xreal upgrades AR gaming with Real 3D conversion
Mashable (1/9)
 
 
Next-gen monitors put power on display at CES 2026
Ars Technica (1/12)
 
 
 
 
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Smart Eye showcases advanced driver monitoring
Smart Eye is demonstrating advancements in driver monitoring systems and interior sensing at CES 2026, including real-time detection for alcohol impairment using existing hardware. The company has partnered with Green Hills Software to demonstrate integration of safety-critical driver monitoring into software-defined vehicle architectures.
Full Story: Traffic Technology Today (UK) (1/7)
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Apple taps Google Gemini to boost Siri intelligence
Engadget (1/12)
 
 
Waymo's next-gen robotaxi Ojai debuting this year
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Hyundai patent filing offers new take on removable doors
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