In this week's comments update, readers are discussing CLOid, an AI-powered robot that takes care of household chores, unveiled by electronics brand LG at the CES tech fair in Las Vegas. More about "I'm dreading a future where all work is done by AI" says commenter
At the CES tech fair in Las Vegas, Chinese startup Takway has unveiled a cute AI-powered pet-like accessory, designed to grow physically and emotionally alongside its user. More about Sweekar is world's "first emotionally intelligent" pocket-sized pet
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At the CES tech fair in Las Vegas, US manufacturer Seattle Ultrasonics is presenting its ultrasonic C-200 knife, which vibrates over 30,000 times per second to create cleaner, smoother cuts. More about "World's first ultrasonic chef's knife" vibrates for easier chopping
Japanese brands Miyake Design Studio and ASICS have teamed up to create sneakers that merge "advanced performance science with minimalist design" and draw on the structure of gecko feet. More about Issey Miyake designs "minimalist" Hyper Taping trainers for ASICS
At this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, technology brand TDM is presenting a "first-of-its-kind" audio device that transforms from a pair of headphones into a Bluetooth speaker with a simple twist. More about TDM's Neo headphones twist to become a portable speaker
Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis has created an updated version of the popular Varmblixt lights she designed for IKEA, revamping the company's most-sold lamp with a matte white finish and a smart bulb. More about IKEA debuts colour-shifting version of Sabine Marcelis's viral "doughnut lamp" at CES
Dezeen Showroom: US brand Shakúff has unveiled a statement light with a five- or seven-foot-long textured glass bulb, which references the ever-moving nature of the sea. More about Tamar Grande Chandelier by Sophia Han for Shakuff Bespoke Lighting
South Korean designer Kwangho Lee drew on a cult anime film for his Ghost in the Shell exhibition, which features chairs in his signature knotted style made from sponge pipes and nylon ropes. More about Kwangho Lee creates anime-informed chairs from sponge pipes and nylon ropes
UK-based company Clicks Technology has followed up its Blackberry-like keyboard accessory for smartphones with the Clicks Communicator, a phone built for messaging, launched at this week's Consumer Electronics Show. More about The Clicks Communicator phone is made specifically for messaging
Carmaker BMW has unveiled a logo for its newly launched, standalone brand BMW Alpina, dedicated to high-end performance vehicles. More about BMW reveals "calm and confident" logo for performance brand Alpina
Electronics brand LG has unveiled CLOiD, an AI-powered home robot that takes care of household chores like cooking and laundry, at the CES tech fair in Las Vegas. More about LG creates humanoid AI-powered robot to make "housework a thing of the past"
Toy manufacturer Lego has released its Smart Play system, which includes Lego bricks, tags and minifigurines with built-in sensors and a tiny speaker at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. More about Lego releases "ground-breaking" responsive Smart Brick system
As the annual CES tech fair kicks off in Las Vegas, Samsung has launched a minimalist speaker by French designer Erwan Bouroullec, distinguished by a narrow, arched body that's not much thicker than a picture frame. More about Erwan Bouroullec disguises Samsung speaker as an abstract sculpture
Swiss technology company Punkt has launched a privacy-focused smartphone at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, promising enhanced data security for users willing to pay a subscription fee. More about Punkt launches privacy-focused MC03 smartphone
A team of students from the Eindhoven University of Technology has built a prototype electric car with a built-in toolbox and components that can be easily repaired or replaced without specialist knowledge. More about Dutch students create modular electric car "you can repair yourself"
Maison&Objet, DesignTO and CES are among the architecture and design events featured in Dezeen Events Guide this month. More about Five architecture and design events in January from Dezeen Events Guide
Happy new year from Dezeen! We'll be back tomorrow, but in the meantime, you can read our review of the design, interiors and architecture highlights of 2025. More about Happy new year from Dezeen!
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This week on Dezeen, we reported on MIT's tiny, bee-sized flying robot, which could someday help with search-and-rescue missions. More about This week we revealed a robot that can fly as fast as a bumblebee