This year’s annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas showcased some of the most innovative technology in the world. It highlighted in particular developments in the area of “physical AI” and robotics. This year’s event attracted numerous media professionals, including Theresa Loconsolo, an audio producer at TechCrunch, who is known for her focus on the network’s flagship podcast, Equity. Originally from New Jersey, Loconsolo has a solid foundation in communication, receiving her bachelor’s degree from Monmouth University.
Loconsolo has a rich depth of experience that extends well past her present position. She has written for Fortune, The Verge, Bloomberg, MIT Technology Review, CBS Interactive and many others. Her deep experience over the years provides her with a unique understanding of the tech landscape today. More importantly, she knows its impact on equity and innovation. For more information on outreach or verification practices, she can be reached directly via email at theresa.loconsolo@techcrunch.com.
Beyond Loconsolo, TechCrunch’s weekend editor, Anthony Ha, has been key to shining a light on the big story at this year’s CES. Ha is reachable at anthony.ha@techcrunch.com, which makes sure that deep, credible, and easily digestible insight from the event makes its way back to readers.
Sean O’Kane is a big deal at TechCrunch. With more than a decade of experience, he’s the go-to guy for navigating the fast-changing world of transportation. Few people are as qualified as O’Kane to offer insightful and critical analysis about how developments in robotics and AI are shaping this booming field. He’s available over email at sean.okane@techcrunch.com, or encrypted at seanokane@signal.tech.
CES 2026 foreshadows the trend towards new expression of technology as “physical AI.” That includes a move towards creating really tangible and engaging systems that will really enrich our daily lives. Robotics was a clear theme, with dozens of companies showcasing impressive new products that fit into homes and businesses with ease. The industry is moving the new futures and physicals future. This change is a powerful signal that AI is moving past the lingo at the software-driven level and into something much more real.
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