A company called Roam is getting ready to launch the SodaTop, a portable device that fits on a Hydro Flask and can carbonate your water on the go. And it works! I tried the water and it was fizzy and lovely. I’m ready to buy like, five of them and never be without sparkling water again.
I’ve seen like, so many versions of this over the years, but Belkin is the latest to try and make the whole “phone-is-a-camera” thing happen. And I love them for trying! This MagSafe grip feels sturdy and it can charge another device with an integrated cable. Who knows? Maybe the world is ready this time.
It’s made by Jizai, which is based in Japan. The company calls Mi-Mo the “world’s first general-purpose AI robot,” and it’s supposed to think and act on its own. Someone was moving it with a Switch-looking controller when I saw it, so maybe it’s not quite up to autonomy yet.
When I heard tell of the connected oysters here at CES Unveiled, I thought they were going to be some silly rich people nonsense. They actually help companies monitor water quality by keeping tabs on the health of the mollusks. That’s super cool! And they get to throw around the phrase “happy as a clam” and really mean it.
Despite loud proclamations, AI on smartphones is still mostly a sideshow.
OnePlus’ new flagship device is already available in China, and now we know when it’s getting a US release. The company has a “Winter Launch Event” scheduled for 10:30AM ET on January 7th — the first day of CES. Guess we won’t have to wait long to get a closer look at that fetching navy vegan leather option!
[www.oneplus.com]