Tech is Becoming Human Again: My 15th Year at CES 2026

I'm sharing my insights from CES 2026, my 15th year attending the conference. This year showed me that technology is moving closer to real needs and real people, with a major focus on personal health, mental wellbeing, and human connection. We're seeing humanoid robots and AI-driven devices actually coming to market, not just as prototypes. Smart home technology is becoming truly intelligent—from robotic vacuums that actually work to connected devices that provide actionable insights for our lives. The biggest shift I noticed is that tech is becoming human again, aligning innovation with lifestyle, mental bandwidth, community impact, and sustainability. Technology is no longer just scaling businesses; it's supporting people. James creates content FOCUSED on the Business of Technology - Providing tools, techniques and discussions to help people better leverage technology to grow their personal and professional digital presence. 🙏🏾 Join the community as a MEMBER to get access to special perks: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesHicks/join (one time and recurring options available) 👕  Buy Merch: https://hnmmerch.shop 📰 Check out THE Digital Collective Newsletter: https://digitalcollective.media/ ____________ 💻 See ALL of my TOP Gear Recommendations here: https://benable.com/jameshicks 📨 For business inquiries please send an email to info@hicksnewmedia.com ____________ Note: all links should be considered affiliate links. Using these links helps support this content at no additional cost to you! Thanks again for your support.