Articles by Grigor Baklajyan

LG’s ambient care concept: How robots could ease work-life balance at home
LG’s ambient care concept: How robots could ease work-life balance at home
The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics exposes a stark gap. Last month, 91,000 women left the labor force, while about 10,000 men joined. Step back to all of 2025 and the split grows. Men’s labor force grew..
Creepy, cute, or clever? The robots that got stuck in my head from CES 2026
Creepy, cute, or clever? The robots that got stuck in my head from CES 2026
CES knows how to surprise us. Think creepy humanoid robots, robovacs that climb stairs, plus AI in everything. Companies at CES 2026 pitched new bots as home helpers and companions. Are they ready to join our lives? I say no...
From robotaxis to your car—let’s see Physical AI in action
From robotaxis to your car—let’s see Physical AI in action
Some US cities make hailing a taxi a gamble—you might get a car with no driver. Duh, robotaxis aren’t new. But what if Physical AI could take over your own car? That’s what CES 2026 showed us, and not only...
CES 2026: I didn’t expect much from Belkin—but here we are
CES 2026: I didn’t expect much from Belkin—but here we are
CES isn’t the stage for smartphone news, with Motorola’s razr fold as a rare case. That fact doesn’t stop Belkin from rolling out a stack of chargers plus gaming and work gear. In recent years, people roast Belkin for leaning..
CES 2026: Top 5 gaming monitors I loved, including glasses-free 3D
CES 2026: Top 5 gaming monitors I loved, including glasses-free 3D
OLED gaming monitors first arrived about three years ago and brought standout contrast and near-instant response times. CES 2026 showed that the technology still has room to grow. Brands pushed refresh rates higher, boosted brightness, and expanded color output. Some..
CES 2026: TCL’s NXTPAPER phone and tablet made me question my Kindle habit
CES 2026: TCL’s NXTPAPER phone and tablet made me question my Kindle habit
TCL’s NXTPAPER series has carved out a small but loyal following. The screens show full color but can switch to a simple e-paper mode, which makes reading or sketching easier. At CES 2026, TCL gave the lineup some love with..
CES 2026: Why OLLO made me rethink what home robots are for
CES 2026: Why OLLO made me rethink what home robots are for
Home robots are leveling up, and CES 2026 showed amazing prototypes. In Las Vegas, some robots worked on their own instead of following preset routines or being controlled from afar—no “long leash” here, Tesla’s Optimus! Robots folded laundry, poured coffee,..
CES 2026: 10 products we love that you can buy now, from AR glasses to robot vacuums
CES 2026: 10 products we love that you can buy now, from AR glasses to robot vacuums
Consumer Electronics Show 2026 brought over 4,000 exhibitors to Las Vegas, but not everything they showed will make it to market. Some are early concepts, others exist just to turn heads. With so much on display, it’s tough to know what’s..
CES 2026: My take on Bosch’s AI vehicle cockpit, stick vacuums, and MEMS sensors
CES 2026: My take on Bosch’s AI vehicle cockpit, stick vacuums, and MEMS sensors
I’ve been digging into appliances lately, trying to plan for replacements if any of our current ones stop working for good. Bosch keeps coming up across different categories. That makes sense—they’ve built a reputation not just with power tools, but..
CES 2026: ASUS ROG x KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS limited-edition lineup—why the Shinkawa artwork blew me away
CES 2026: ASUS ROG x KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS limited-edition lineup—why the Shinkawa artwork blew me away
ASUS and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS unveil a special lineup at CES 2026. Yes, the Consumer Electronics Show offers a massive stage and draws a broad audience, but the real weight comes from the moment itself. KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS marks 10 years. ROG..
CES 2026: Lenovo shows off the future of AI-driven devices—and raises privacy questions
CES 2026: Lenovo shows off the future of AI-driven devices—and raises privacy questions
Back in November 2025, Chinese chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) warned that memory shortages could hit consumer electronics in 2026. Lenovo, the world’s biggest PC maker, pushed back, saying it has enough memory chips to cover the whole year..
CES 2026: YPlasma’s noiseless laptop targets AI workloads—but what about gaming?
CES 2026: YPlasma’s noiseless laptop targets AI workloads—but what about gaming?
I’d rather go for a thicker laptop that stays cooler and runs quieter thanks to better heat management and more surface area. But I guess I’m in the minority. With everyone pushing for slimmer devices and AI needing more power,..

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