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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RANK_REASON This is a recurring event focused on critiquing consumer electronics, not a core AI development or significant industry news.