On this week's episode of the Jiggle Physics podcast, we make fun of some CES announcements and talk about Star Wars... again.

Star Wars

Android Central

Jiggle Physics 65: Go play a Ster Wer!

I’ve spent more time than I care to mention over the last several years wondering aloud about the value of in-person trade shows. There’s something seemingly antiquated in the idea of jamming a bunch of people in a room, walking from booth to booth. Sure, they’ve fulfilled an important need in the …

Trade

TechCrunch 

Reflections on the first all-virtual CES – TechCrunch

The COVID-19 pandemic shined a harsh spotlight on the challenges many elderly people face.  Older adults are among the highest-risk groups for developing cases that need hospitalization and nursing homes were especially vulnerable to outbreaks.  While dealing with COVID-19, the elderly have also faced many other problems, including the difficulty of accessing medical care for chronic conditions during lockdowns and isolation.

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Pandemic

Startups at CES showed how tech can help elderly people and their caregivers

Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeMillions of people in the US started buying face masks in 2020, and companies, unsurprisingly, rushed to take advantage of the surge of demand for a new product. At CES 2021, the gadget-ification of the mask was on full display. Leading the pack was Razer’s transparent voice-amplifying, light-up concept mask.

Coronavirus

Face Masks

The Verge

CES showed off the COVID-19 mask gimmick arms race

The tech expo came without many of the bells and whistles that typically make it overwhelming and great. Still, the all-digital show featured discussions on electrification, automated vehicles, the opportunities of air mobility and more. Here are highlights.

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Drones

Automotive News 

Hot topics at virtual CES: AVs, air taxis and drones

CES may be virtual this year, but there's no shortage of nifty devices. Here's what we've loved so far.

Gadgets

c|net

Tech Radar 

CES 2021's coolest gadgets: Rollable phones, giant TVs, $16,000 bathtub and more

To celebrate a host of new product unveilings at CES, Razer has launched a number of gaming deals over at its official store that looks to save you some big bucks on your next purchase.Add two items to your checkout and Razer will knock a flat 20% off the cost of the cheapest item. That's it - no trade-ins or bundles here, just a simple discount that can be applied to any number of gaming mice, keyboards, peripherals...

Gaming deals: Razer store has a 20% site-wide discount right now to celebrate CES

This week, we recap the news, trends, and stand-out gadgets from the first-ever virtual CES.

Wired 

Robot Toilets, Vibrating Headbands, and Other Oddities at CES

President Trump took a swing at social media platforms on Tuesday after the tech giants’ decision last week to ban the president’s accounts over his comments about a mob of his supporters that stormed the Capitol in a deadly riot. 

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