CES 2014 Self-Guided Tour

The debate over AI and its role in creative industries often centers on one question: Can AI ever be as creative as humans? While it’s tempting to philosophize about inspiration and ingenuity, this line of inquiry misses a crucial point: If the audience can’t tell the difference between AI-generated and human-generated content, or if they don’t care, for all practical purposes, there is no difference. Continue Reading →

Day 2 of CES 2025 delivered a wave of announcements from smart vehicles to smart homes and green energy. Here are a few products that caught my eye. Continue Reading →

A small section of the CES show floor is explicitly labeled "AI exhibitors," which might lead a casual observer to think AI isn't a big part of CES 2025. In truth, AI isn’t confined to any specific corner of CES. This year, CES is AI, everywhere, all at once. Continue Reading →

I thought it would be fun to look back on the 10 most popular stories by page views on shellypalmer.com. Unsurprisingly, 2024 was yet another year dominated by Generative AI. These stories capture the trends that defined the year, though there may be a few surprises along the way. And in the spirit of instant gratification, let’s dive in with the most popular story first! Continue Reading →

The AI hype machine has fully lost its mind. There are about fifty articles from reputable news organizations and pundit sites proclaiming that OpenAI just announced AGI (artificial general intelligence). It didn't. OpenAI has introduced "o3" and "o3-mini," the latest in its reasoning model family, claiming significant advancements in AI's ability to tackle complex tasks. So, let's all calm down and take a minute to examine the specifics of OpenAI's announcement and gain a clear understanding of o3's actual capabilities and their implications. Continue Reading →

This is the time of year I try to gather my observations and write them down. Most years, I craft a trend report or enumerate my "investable theses," but this year, I simply want to share what’s on my mind. These are not predictions or forecasts—just a collection of the ideas and concepts that have captured my attention. From the accelerating pace of innovation to the profound societal shifts driven by AI, here’s what I’m thinking about as 2024 comes to a close: Continue Reading →

Tomorrow will look nothing like today. By the time we wake up, 20 exabytes of data will have been generated globally, 13 zetaflops of AI workload computed, and an additional 360 billion emails sent. Even if these metrics are debated, they point to a fundamental observation: today is the slowest rate of technological change you'll ever experience for the rest of your life. Continue Reading →

Bosch’s products and services are designed to fit into your everyday life and help you get things done on your terms. The company’s array of well-priced power tools and home appliances, like dishwashers, ovens, ranges and more are all top of their class. Bosch takes customer satisfaction very seriously; in fact, its dishwashers have been Continue Reading →

Be anywhere, watch everything. That’s the power that DISH Network gives you through its Hopper with Sling® Whole-Home HD DVR, which won “Best of CES” last year. The Hopper gives you the ability to watch live and recorded programming from your tablet, smartphone or computer.  But DISH is just getting started. This year, expect to Continue Reading →

Know your body. Change your life. BodyMedia says it will help to advance healthcare by putting actionable information in your hands. The company is a leader in wearable body monitors, which give users information to help make “sweeping changes” affecting health and wellness, such as weight management and lifestyle choices. This year, BodyMedia has vowed to Continue Reading →