You can’t shake a stick without hitting an AI gadget at CES this year, with artificial smarts now embedded in just about every wearable, screen, and appliance across the show floor, not to mention the armies of AI companions, toys, and robots.
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5 social media safety tips to protect your privacy online
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Let’s face it: Social media can feel like a minefield. Between oversharing personal details, friend requests from strangers and sneaky scams sliding into your DMs, it’s easy to put yourself at risk without realizing it. But staying safe online doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few smart settings and habits, you can enjoy social media without giving away more than you mean to.
Settings and menus on social media platforms can change over time and may vary by device (iOS vs. Android vs. Web) or region. The steps below were accurate at the time of publishing, but you may see slightly different wording or paths depending on updates, app version or mobile device manufacturer.
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HOW TO REMOVE YOUR PERSONAL INFO FROM PEOPLE-SEARCH SITES
1) Turn off Location Sharing
Many apps automatically tag your posts with your location. That can let strangers know your routines or even your home address.
Scammers have a harder time learning about your life the less you share online. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
How to turn off Location Sharing
On iPhone
- Go to Settings.
- Click Privacy & Security.
- Tap Location Services.
- Then pick the app.
- Set it to “Never” or “While Using the App.”
On Android
(Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer.)
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Location.
- Click App permissions.
- Then select the app and toggle location off or select Don’t allow.
Note: Some apps may still have permission for “While using the app” or “Only this time.” So, you should check each app individually, especially camera and social-media apps, for location permissions.
Pro tip: Even turning off location for just your camera app helps keep photos from carrying hidden location data.
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2) Use a private account
A private account means only people you approve can see your posts and photos. Think of it like putting a lock on your front door.
How to set private accounts
- Go to Settings & Privacy.
- Tap Settings.
- Scroll to the Audience & Visibility (or Your Activity) section.
- Click Posts.
- Find “Who can see your future posts?” and set it to Friends.
- Tap your profile.
- Tap the menu (☰).
- Tap Account Privacy.
- Toggle on Private account.
TikTok
- Go to your Profile.
- Tap the menu (☰).
- Select Settings and privacy.
- Tap Privacy.
- Toggle on Private account.
X (formerly Twitter)
- Click on your profile icon in the top left of the screen.
- Open Settings and privacy.
- Select Privacy and safety.
- Tap Audience and tagging.
- Toggle Protect your posts (or Protect your Tweets).
- Once enabled, only approved followers can see your posts.
Snapchat
- Open Settings (gear icon).
- Scroll to Privacy Controls.
- Under “Who Can,” adjust options like Contact Me, View My Story and See Me in Quick Add to Friends only.
YouTube
- Go to your YouTube Studio (desktop or mobile app).
- When uploading, set visibility to Private or Unlisted.
- For existing videos, open the video’s settings and change visibility as needed.
Note: Entire channels cannot be made private, only individual videos.
- Tap your profile photo
- Settings.
- Go to Visibility.
- Under Profile viewing options, select Private mode.
- You can also control who sees your connections and activity under “Visibility of your LinkedIn activity.”
Identity theft has become so commonplace that it no longer shocks you to hear about the latest scam. (Cyberguy.com)
3) Report suspicious accounts
Fake profiles are everywhere. Scammers may pose as friends, celebrities or even customer service reps. Reporting them helps keep you (and others) safe.
How to report an account
- Go to the fake or impersonating profile.
- Tap the three-dot menu (Options).
- Select Find support or report profile.
- Choose a reason, such as pretending to be someone else.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to submit the report.
- Go to the profile.
- Tap the three-dot menu.
- Select Report.
- Choose a reason.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the report.
TikTok
- Open the profile.
- Tap the three-dot menu (or sometimes the Share icon).
- Select Report.
- Choose Report account.
- Select the reason.
- Submit the report.
X (formerly Twitter)
- Go to the account profile.
- Tap the three-dot or overflow icon.
- Select Report.
- Choose the type of issue.
- If you’re reporting an entire profile rather than a single post, select Report @username from the profile page.
YouTube
- Go to the channel page.
- Tap the About tab (on desktop) or the three-dot menu (on mobile).
- Select Report.
- Choose the reason.
- Submit the report.
Snapchat
- Go to the user’s profile.
- Tap the three-dot menu or gear icon.
- Select Report.
- Choose the reason.
- Submit the report.
- Visit the fake or suspicious profile.
- Tap the More button (or three dots).
- Select Report abuse.
- Select a reason and follow the prompts.
Pro tip: Don’t just block. Report alerts to the platform so they can remove the account for everyone.
With a few smart settings and habits, you can enjoy social media without giving away more than you mean to. (Thai Liang Lim/Getty Images)
4) Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)
Even if someone steals your password, 2FA makes it harder for them to break in. It adds an extra step, like a code texted to your phone.
How to enable two-factor authentication (2FA)
- Go to the menu and select Settings & Privacy, then Settings.
- Tap Accounts Center.
- Then click Password and Security.
- Tap Two-factor authentication.
- It may ask you to choose an account to set up two-factor authentication.
- Choose your preferred method, such as an authentication app, text message or security key and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Go to your profile and open Settings.
- Click Accounts Center.
- Select Password and Security.
- Then Two-Factor Authentication.
- It may ask you to choose an account to set up two-factor authentication.
- Choose your preferred method, such as an authentication app, text message or security key and follow the on-screen instructions.
TikTok
- Go to your Profile.
- Then open the Menu.
- Select Settings and privacy.
- Then, Security and permissions.
- Tap 2-step verification.
- Choose one or more verification methods, such as text message, email or an authentication app.
- Click Turn On.
- Follow the prompts to finish setup.
X (formerly Twitter)
- Click on your profile on the upper left of the screen.
- Open Settings and privacy.
- Select Security and account access, then Security.
- Tap Two-factor authentication.
- Choose your preferred method, such as text message, authentication app or security key.
- Follow the steps to turn it on.
Note: Text message (SMS) verification on X may only be available for paid (Premium) users or in certain regions. If SMS isn’t available, you can still use an authentication app or a physical security key for two-factor authentication.
Pro tip: Use an authenticator app (like Google Authenticator or Authy) instead of text messages for stronger protection.
5) Check your photos before posting
Your photos may reveal more than you think — house numbers, car license plates or even vacation details that signal you’re away from home.
Quick fixes before posting
- Crop or blur backgrounds that show personal details.
- Avoid posting in real time while traveling. Wait until you’re back.
- Review old posts to make sure you’re not unintentionally sharing private info.
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Bonus tip: Keep personal info under wraps
Every time you post, share or comment online, you’re leaving small clues about your life, and scammers are great at putting those pieces together. The less information fraudsters can find about you, the weaker their scams become.
Many impersonators use public details like your hometown, workplace or family connections to build fake profiles that seem trustworthy. Even information like your email address or phone number can be exploited if it’s floating around the internet.
A personal data removal service can help reduce that risk by scrubbing your personal details from people search sites and data brokers. While no solution is perfect, minimizing your digital footprint makes you a much harder target for impersonation and social-engineering scams. These services actively monitor and systematically remove your information from hundreds of sites, saving you time and giving you peace of mind.
Protecting your privacy online isn’t just about what you share on social media; it’s also about controlling what’s out there already. Limiting that data means scammers can’t easily cross-reference your information with data from breaches or the dark web.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
Staying safe on social media isn’t about deleting your accounts; it’s about taking control of your information. Turning off location sharing keeps your whereabouts private. Switching to a private account gives you more say over who sees your posts. Being cautious with friend requests and DMs helps you avoid scams. And double-checking your photos before posting prevents oversharing. With just a few quick settings and habits, you can enjoy social media with peace of mind.
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Most dubious uses of AI at CES 2026
But those are just the beginning. We’ve seen AI pop up in much stranger places too, from hair clippers to stick vacs, and at least one case where even the manufacturer itself seemed unsure what made its products “AI.”
Here are the gadgets we’ve seen at CES 2026 so far that really take the “intelligence” out of “artificial intelligence.”
Glyde smart hair clippers
This is a product that would be silly enough without the AI add-on. These smart hair clippers help amateur hairdressers deliver the perfect fade by dynamically altering the closeness of the cut, helped along by an ominous face mask that looks like it belongs in an optician’s office.
But it’s taken to the next level by the real-time AI coach, which gives you feedback as you cut. Glyde told me it’s working on voice controls for the AI too, and that eventually it will be able to recommend specific hairstyles, so long as you’re willing to trust its style advice. Are you?

“Where Pills meet AI.”
That was the message emblazoned across the SleepQ booth, where company reps were handing out boxes of pills — a multivitamin with ashwagandha extract according to the box, supposedly good for sleep, though I wasn’t brave enough to test that claim on my jetlag.
Manufacturer Welt, originally spun out of a Samsung incubator, calls its product “AI-upgraded pharmacotherapy.” It’s really just using biometric data from your smartwatch or sleep tracker to tell you the optimal time to take a sleeping pill each day, with plans to eventually cover anxiety meds, weight-management drugs, pain relief, and more.
There may well be an argument that fine-tuning the time people pop their pills could make them more effective, but I feel safe in saying we don’t need to start throwing around the term “AI-enhanced drugs.”

Startup Deglace claims that its almost unnecessarily sleek-looking Fraction vacuum cleaner uses AI in two different ways: first to “optimize suction,” and then to manage repairs and replacements for the modular design.
It says its Neural Predictive AI monitors vacuum performance “to detect issues before they happen,” giving you health scores for each of the vacuum’s components, which can be conveniently replaced with a quick parts order from within the accompanying app. A cynic might worry this is all in the name of selling users expensive and proprietary replacement parts, but I can at least get behind the promise of modular upgrades — assuming Deglace is able to deliver on that promise.

Most digital picture frames let you display photos of loved ones, old holiday snaps, or your favorite pieces of art. Fraimic lets you display AI slop.
It’s an E Ink picture frame with a microphone and voice controls, so you can describe whatever picture you’d like, which the frame will then generate using OpenAI’s GPT Image 1.5 model. The frame itself starts at $399, which gets you 100 image generations each year, with the option to buy more if you run out.
What makes the AI in Fraimic so dubious is that it might be a pretty great product without it. The E Ink panel looks great, you can use it to show off your own pictures and photos too, and it uses so little power that it can run for years without being plugged in. We’d just love it a lot more without the added slop.

Infinix, a smaller phone manufacturer that’s had success across Asia for its affordable phones, didn’t launch any actual new products at CES this year, but it did bring five concepts that could fit into future phones. Some are clever, like various color-changing rear finishes and a couple of liquid-cooling designs. And then there’s the AI ModuVerse.
Modular phone concepts are nothing new, so the AI hook is what makes ModuVerse unique — in theory. One of the “Modus” makes sense: a meeting attachment that connects magnetically, generating AI transcripts and live translation onto a mini display on the back.
But when I asked what made everything else AI, Infinix didn’t really have any good answers. The gimbal camera has AI stabilization, the vlogging lens uses AI to detect faces, and the microphone has AI voice isolation — all technically AI-based, but not in any way that’s interesting. As for the magnetic, stackable power banks, Infinix’s reps eventually admitted they don’t really have any AI at all. Color me shocked.

There’s a growing trend for AI and robotic cooking hardware — The Verge’s Jen Tuohy reviewed a $1,500 robot chef just last month — but Wan AIChef is something altogether less impressive: an AI-enabled microwave.
It runs on what looks suspiciously like Android, with recipe suggestions, cooking instructions, and a camera inside so you can see the progress of what you’re making. But… it’s just a microwave. So it can’t actually do any cooking for you, other than warm up your food to just the right temperature (well, just right plus or minus 3 degrees Celsius, to be accurate).
It’ll do meal plans and food tracking and calorie counting too, which all sounds great so long as you’re willing to commit to eating all of your meals out of the AI microwave. Please, I beg you, do not eat all of your meals out of the AI microwave.

The tech industry absolutely loves reinventing the vending machine and branding it either robotics or AI, and AI Barmen is no different.
This setup — apparently already in use for private parties and corporate events — is really just an automatic cocktail machine with a few AI smarts slapped on top.
The AI uses the connected webcam to estimate your age — it was off by eight years in my case — and confirm you’re sober enough to get another drink. It can also create custom drinks, with mixed success: When asked for something to “fuck me up,” it came up with the Funky Tequila Fizz, aka tequila, triple sec, and soda. What, no absinthe?

Photo: Dominic Preston / The Verge
Should you buy your kid an AI toy that gives it a complete LLM-powered chatbot to speak to? Probably not. But what if that AI chatbot looked like chibi Elon Musk?
He’s just one of the many avatars offered by the Luka AI Cube, including Hayao Miyazaki, Steve from Minecraft, and Harry Potter. Kids can chat to them about their day, ask for advice, or even share the AI Cube’s camera feed to show the AI avatars where they are and what they’re up to. Luka says it’s a tool for fun, but also learning, with various educational activities and language options.
The elephant in the room is whether you should trust any company’s guardrails enough to give a young kid access to an LLM. Leading with an AI take on Elon Musk — whose own AI, Grok, is busy undressing children as we speak — doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.
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10 health tech products stealing the spotlight at CES 2026
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The Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CES, is the world’s largest consumer technology event, and it’s underway in Las Vegas. It takes over the city every January for four days and draws global attention from tech companies, startups, researchers, investors and journalists, of course.
CES is where many of the products that shape the next few years of consumer tech first appear. Think of it as a preview of what may soon land in our homes, hospitals, gyms and workplaces.
At CES 2026, flashy gadgets and robots are everywhere, but health technology is drawing some of the most attention. Across the show floor, companies are focusing on prevention, recovery, mobility, safety and long-term well-being. These 10 health tech products stole the spotlight in Las Vegas and hint at where wellness innovation could be headed next.
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CES 2026 put health tech front and center, with companies showcasing smarter ways to support prevention, mobility and long-term wellness. (CES)
The 10 health tech products turning heads at CES 2026
From AI-driven health insights to tools designed to reduce everyday risk, these are the health tech products people are stopping to look at on the CES 2026 show floor.
1) NuraLogix Longevity Mirror predicts your health in 30 seconds
NuraLogix introduced a smart mirror that turns a short selfie video into a snapshot of your long-term health outlook. The Longevity Mirror analyzes subtle blood flow patterns in your face using AI and scores metabolic health, heart health and physiological age from zero to 100.
Results appear in about 30 seconds along with clear explanations and recommendations. The AI was trained on hundreds of thousands of patient records, which helps translate raw data into understandable insights.
The mirror supports up to six user profiles. It launches in early 2026 for $899 and includes a one-year subscription. After this, the subscription costs $99 per year. Optional concierge support connects users with nutrition and wellness experts.
2) Ascentiz walking exoskeletons keep getting lighter and more practical
Ascentiz showed how mobility tech is shifting toward real-world use at CES 2026. The Ascentiz H1 Pro walking exoskeleton stood out for its lightweight, modular design, which reduces strain while supporting motor-assisted movement across longer distances.
The system uses AI to adapt assistance to the user’s motion and terrain, making it useful on inclines and uneven ground. A belt-based attachment system keeps the device compact and easy to wear, while dust- and water-resistant construction supports outdoor use in different conditions.
For users who need more power, Ascentiz also offers Ultra and knee or hip-attached models that deliver stronger assistance. Together, the lineup shows how exoskeletons are moving beyond clinical rehab and toward everyday mobility support.
3) Bambini Kids brings powered walking to pediatric rehab
Cosmo Robotics earned a CES Innovation Award for Bambini Kids, the first overground pediatric exoskeleton with powered ankle motion. It is designed for children ages 2.5 to 7 with congenital or acquired neurological disorders.
The system offers both active and passive gait training modes. Encouraging guided and natural movement helps children relearn walking skills while reducing complications linked to conditions like cerebral palsy.
NuraLogix’s AI-powered mirror uses a short selfie video to estimate heart health, metabolic health and biological age in about 30 seconds. (NuraLogix)
4) Sunbooster turns desk work into sunlight exposure
If you spend most of your day indoors, one of the wellness products drawing attention at CES 2026, Sunbooster, offers a practical way to replace a missing part of natural sunlight.
The device clips onto a monitor, laptop or tablet and projects near-infrared light while you work, without adding noise or disrupting your routine.
Near-infrared light is a natural component of sunlight linked to energy levels, mood and skin health. Sunbooster uses patented SunLED technology to deliver controlled exposure and tracks daily dosage, encouraging two to four hours of use during screen time.
The technology has been tested in human and laboratory studies conducted at the University of Groningen and Maastricht University, adding scientific backing to its claims. The company is also developing a phone case and a monitor with built-in near-infrared lighting, which could make sunlight replacement even more seamless in indoor environments.
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5) Allergen Alert brings a pocket-sized lab to the table
Allergen Alert tackles one of the most stressful parts of eating out with food allergies. The handheld device tests a small food sample inside a sealed, single-use pouch and detects food allergens or gluten directly in a meal within minutes.
Built on laboratory-grade technology derived from bioMérieux expertise, the system automates the entire analytical process and delivers results without requiring technical knowledge. The company says the technology has attracted interest from highly demanding environments, including Michelin-starred restaurants, as a way to help reduce cross-contamination risk.
At CES 2026, Allergen Alert positioned the device as a tool designed to restore confidence and inclusion at the table. The mini-lab will be available for pre-orders at the end of 2026, with plans to expand testing to additional common allergens in the future.
6) Samsung Brain Health explores early cognitive changes
Samsung previewed Brain Health, a research-driven feature designed for Galaxy wearables that analyzes walking patterns, voice changes and sleep data to flag potential early signs of cognitive decline.
The system draws on data from devices like the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring to establish a personal baseline, then looks for subtle deviations linked to early dementia research. Samsung emphasizes that Brain Health is not intended to diagnose medical conditions. Instead, it aims to provide early warnings that encourage people and their families to seek professional evaluation sooner.
Samsung plans for future beta availability, but no public release date has been confirmed. At CES 2026, people can check out the feature during an in-person demo.
7) Withings BodyScan 2 turns a scale into a health hub
Withings is rethinking what a bathroom scale can do with BodyScan 2, which earned a CES 2026 Innovation Award. In under 90 seconds, the smart scale measures ECG data, arterial stiffness, metabolic efficiency and hypertension risk.
The connected app helps users see how stress, sedentary habits, menopause or weight changes affect cardiometabolic health. The focus shifts away from weight alone and toward early health signals that can be tracked over time.
An attendee sits for a one-minute UNO BrainBody health screening at the UNOVINS booth during CES 2026, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Jan. 7, 2026. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
8) Garmin Venu 4 focuses on health trends, not single stats
Garmin earned a CES Innovation Honore Award for the Venu 4 smartwatch. A new health status feature highlights when metrics like heart rate variability and respiration drift away from personal baselines.
Lifestyle logging links daily habits to sleep and stress outcomes. With up to 12 days of battery life, the watch supports continuous tracking without nightly charging.
RheoFit A1 delivers a hands-free, AI-guided massage experience designed to speed recovery after workouts or long days at a desk. (RheoFit)
9) Ring Fire Watch turns doorbells into wildfire sensors
Ring introduced Fire Watch, an opt-in feature that uses AI to detect smoke and flames from compatible cameras. During wildfires, users can share snapshots with Watch Duty, a nonprofit that distributes real-time fire alerts to communities and authorities.
It shows how existing home tech can play a role in public safety during environmental emergencies.
10) RheoFit A1 delivers hands-free AI recovery
RheoFit A1 may be the most relaxing health gadget at CES 2026. The AI-powered robotic roller glides beneath your body to deliver a full-body massage in about 10 minutes.
With interchangeable massage attachments and activity-specific programs, it targets soreness from workouts or long hours at a desk. The companion app uses an AI body scan to adapt pressure and focus areas automatically.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
CES 2026 showed how health tech is becoming more practical and more personal. Many of the products on this list focus on catching problems earlier, reducing everyday stress and helping people make better decisions about their health. From tools that flag potential health risks to devices that improve safety at home, the real shift is toward technology that fits naturally into our daily lives.
Which of these CES 2026 health tech products would you actually use first in your daily life, and what problem would it solve for you? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com
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Disney Plus is getting vertical video
Disney Plus will be getting a vertical video feed later this year, Disney announced as part of its Global Tech & Data Showcase for advertisers at CES.
Based on an interview with Erin Teague, Disney’s EVP of product management for Disney Entertainment and ESPN, Deadline reports that vertical video in the app could include “original short-form programming, repurposed social clips, refashioned scenes from longer-form episodic or feature titles or a combination.”
“Think all the short-form Disney content you’d want in one unified app,” Teague said onstage at Wednesday’s showcase. “Over time, we’ll evolve the experience as we explore applications for a variety of formats, categories, and content types for a dynamic feed of just what you’re interested in — from Sports, News, and Entertainment — refreshed in real time based on your last visit.”
Update, January 7th: Added quote from Disney’s Erin Teague.
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