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iFixit's "Worst in Show" Returns to CES 2026 to Critique Gadgets

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iFixit's "Worst in Show" award is returning to CES 2026, aiming to highlight gadgets that negatively impact users or the environment. The initiative, previously known as "Worst of CES," will focus on products that are difficult to repair, promote planned obsolescence, or have other detrimental effects. This year's event will also feature the "Torment Nexus" award, specifically targeting AI-driven products that are particularly problematic. AI

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iFixit's "Worst in Show" Returns to CES 2026 to Critique Gadgets

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    “Worst in Show” Returns at CES 2026, Calling Out Gadgets That Make Things Worse https:// es.ifixit.com/News/115344/wors t-in-show-returns-at-ces-2026-calling-ou

    “Worst in Show” Returns at CES 2026, Calling Out Gadgets That Make Things Worse https:// es.ifixit.com/News/115344/wors t-in-show-returns-at-ces-2026-calling-out-gadgets-that-make-things-worse # AI # TormentNexus

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