Brew, smell, and serve: AI steals the show at CES 2026

Alexa, make me an espresso German group Bosch presented a new feature for its fully automated 800 Series coffee machine (sold from $1,700) that can be synchronized with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. After a short night's sleep, users can order a double espresso with voice commands only, and the coffee maker will deliver. Some 35 different espresso options are available. "We're one of the first manufacturers to really lean in with AI," explained Andrew de Lara, spokesperson for Bosch. The century-old company...