• Shift all Mu talk.

    The Mutalk is a microphone built for the metaverse that looks like a muzzle but is actually a microphone. This is one of the strangest inventions we've seen at the Consumer Electronics Show. If you live in tight quarters that you share with roommates and you spend a lot of time interacting with other humans in virtual reality sessions, a microphone that straps to your face may be an effective tool for keeping the peace. What is the fun in holding it and not using the strap?

  • The electric skates are from Atmosgear.

    I ran after them on the showroom floor because I wanted to try them out. The founder and CEO of the company started making the skates in France two months ago. It is difficult to use the system. You have to wear the huge battery pack around your waist. There are wires running from the battery to the frame. The price is definitely steep. They are like most means of personal electric transport. It was difficult to not go out the door with these blades on once I got the hang of skating.

  • The board is from Mui labs.

    The new smart- home standard Matter just launched at the end of 2022, so it's fitting that we're seeing a wave of devices built for it. Matter, which is backed by all the big names in the smart home industry, promises seamless Interoperability between your many different smart home devices, even if they're all built by different companies. The most calm of the Matter-ready gadgets we've seen at this year's show is the wood-covered, touch-sensitive display that hangs on your wall. It can be controlled from a variety of devices.