The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas showcased a striking emphasis on “physical AI” and robotics, drawing considerable attention from industry experts and technology enthusiasts alike. Accomplished TechCrunch editors Anthony Ha and Theresa Loconsolo round out the team covering this world-changing event. Their combined experiences in media and technology uniquely place them at the forefront of America’s ongoing discussion about the importance of protecting ourselves online.
Anthony Ha is TechCrunch’s weekend editor, based in New York City. You can reach him with tips and other outreach at anthony.ha@techcrunch.com. His experience as a long-time tech journalist gives him the acumen to dissect the recent history of advancement and disruption in tech. He’s particularly interested in the quickly emerging field of physical AI.
Theresa Loconsolo, an associate producer at TechCrunch, is once again shaking things up in TechCrunch’s new studio at CES 2026. She lives in New Jersey and is the host of the network’s signature podcast, “Equity.” The podcast explores the darkest corners of the most critical issues facing technology, artificial intelligence, and society at large. She has a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Monmouth University. With an equally stellar portfolio, they’ve helped crank out some of the best visual storytelling on the web for high-profile publications including Fortune, The Verge, Bloomberg, MIT Technology Review, and CBS Interactive. She handles other areas including events and product. You can reach her confidentially at theresa.loconsolo@techcrunch.com.
The CES 2026 event would have been a rich tapestry of brand new innovations in robotics. Attendees got to explore applications spanning consumer products all the way to industrial solutions. The focus on physical AI represents a significant trend, as companies aim to integrate artificial intelligence into tangible devices that can perform complex tasks. This confluence of hardware and software holds great potential to disrupt entire industries and improve the quality of our everyday lives.
Sean O’Kane, another member of the TechCrunch team, is joining us at CES 2026. Sean has a secure direct line—encrypted Signal chat okane.01—so feel free to reach out! O’Kane’s observations really take TechCrunch’s coverage of the event to the next level. This ensures that audiences are always informed about the most cutting-edge technologies and developments in the field.