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Arspura Brings “Cook Freely, Breathe Freely” to CES 2026 With IQV™ Kitchen Ventilation Tech
Arspura showcased its IQV™ kitchen ventilation technology at CES 2026, highlighting PM2.5 health risks, high-airspeed smoke capture, and a cleaner, healthier cooking experience.
Arspura used CES 2026 to make a very specific point: the kitchen isn’t just where meals happen—it’s where indoor air quality can quietly take a hit. From January 6–8 in Las Vegas, the premium smart home appliance brand showcased its latest IQV™ innovations and hosted a three-day brand program focused on respiratory wellness, user experience, and next-gen ventilation designed to tackle smoke, grease particles, and lingering odors right at the source.
At the center of the showcase was Arspura’s proprietary IQV™ Dynamic Particulate Capture Technology, built to reduce the “smoke escape” problem that many households still deal with using traditional range hoods. The brand’s message throughout the event was simple and consumer-friendly: “Cook freely, breathe freely.”
Arspura also shared CES showcase highlights here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owPq9B5GcLE
Day 1: The Invisible Kitchen Health Issue—PM2.5
Arspura opened its CES program with a keynote from Professor Francesca Dominici of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, who emphasized the health risks tied to fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Her message: even low-level exposure can contribute to illness, and cooking-related particulates can be especially concerning when they spread throughout the home.
Dominici noted that PM2.5 exposure can be particularly hazardous for:
- Older adults
- People with existing health conditions
- Individuals with asthma
The takeaway for everyday households was clear: preventing cooking-related PM2.5 from dispersing indoors—and reducing exposure at the source—can be an important step toward healthier living.
Arspura tied that research directly to its product mission, highlighting a focus on helping households (especially those with asthma or nasal sensitivities) cook with less irritation from smoke and odor.
Day 2: Aiming for Smoke Capture With Less “Escape”
On day two, Arspura shifted from health awareness to product mechanics. In a technical session led by the company’s product manager, Arspura explained how its IQV™ airflow design pairs with high-airspeed capture (up to 13 m/s) to improve capture performance while minimizing smoke escape.
The company framed IQV™ as more than a spec sheet upgrade—it’s meant to be a blend of technology and daily usability that makes “healthy cooking” feel effortless instead of high-maintenance.
Arspura also hosted an on-site visit and interview with media figure Yang Lan, who toured the booth and shared positive feedback on the IQV™ technology and the IQV Hood concept—especially for people who are sensitive to cooking fumes and want a more comfortable kitchen environment.
Day 3: Real Users, Real Kitchens, Real Results
Arspura closed out CES 2026 with momentum, including five awards earned during the show. To wrap the three-day program, the brand invited its first group of IQV Hood users for an in-person sharing session paired with hands-on demos.
The focus here wasn’t just “health protection”—it was also practicality. Arspura positioned the IQV Hood experience around two everyday wins:
- Health protection through improved smoke capture and deodorization
- Easy cleaning for real-life kitchen routines
Users shared that they had tried multiple traditional range hoods in the past and still dealt with smoke escape and stubborn odors. In contrast, they reported noticeably improved smoke capture with Arspura’s IQV™ performance—making cooking more enjoyable and, in some cases, convincing friends and family to consider upgrading after seeing it in action.
What’s Next for Arspura
With CES recognition and user-driven validation, Arspura is betting on a growing shift in the category: kitchen ventilation that prioritizes health + usability, not one or the other. The company says it will continue developing smarter, cleaner-air technologies for modern homes.
For more information, visit arspura.com.
Source: Arspura via PRNewswire (Jan. 16, 2026)
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CES 2026: The Exhibitors and Moments That Stood Out for Entertainment + Tech Fans
CES 2026 delivered big entertainment-tech moments—from Sony Honda’s AFEELA to streaming, smart glasses, AI PCs, and robots that stole the show.
CES 2026 (Jan. 6–9 in Las Vegas) didn’t feel like a “future tech” show as much as a “right now” show. The big shift: AI wasn’t treated like a standalone product category anymore. It was the invisible layer powering everything from streaming discovery to robots that can actually do work.
For STM Daily News readers who live in the overlap of Entertainment and Tech, here are the exhibitors and trends that stood out most—plus why they matter beyond the show floor.
1) Sony Honda Mobility (AFEELA): The car as a rolling entertainment platform
Sony Honda Mobility’s AFEELA presence reinforced a direction CES keeps leaning into: the next generation of vehicles is competing as much on software and in-cabin experience as it is on horsepower.
What made it stand out:
- AFEELA represents the “car as a connected device” idea taken seriously—where the cabin becomes a screen-first, service-driven environment.
- It’s a clean example of how mobility and entertainment are merging: navigation, safety, personalization, and media all living in one interface.
2) Netflix + Amazon Prime Video + Roku + Xumo: Streaming is evolving into ecosystems
CES 2026’s Content & Entertainment story wasn’t about “who has the most subscribers.” It was about streaming as an ecosystem: bundling, ad-supported growth, and smarter discovery.
What made it stand out:
- CES highlighted how streaming platforms are pushing beyond simple libraries into bundles, premium originals, and integrated experiences.
- FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) continues to gain traction, and device/platform players are positioning themselves as the front door.
3) Dolby: The quiet power behind the best-looking, best-sounding experiences
Dolby isn’t always the flashiest booth, but it consistently shows up as the tech that makes everything else feel “premium.”
What made it stand out:
- In a year where screens, XR, and immersive venues are everywhere, audio and imaging standards are the difference between “cool demo” and “wow.”
- Dolby’s relevance keeps growing as entertainment moves across phones, living rooms, cars, and wearables.
4) Meta + XREAL: Smart glasses keep inching toward mainstream
Wearables at CES 2026 weren’t just about steps and sleep. The momentum was in smart glasses and AR—especially as generative AI voice interfaces make hands-free use feel more natural.
What made it stand out:
- CES noted smart/AR glasses evolving with features like real-time translation, recording, and AI voice interfaces.
- For entertainment fans, this is where “watching” and “doing” start to blend—live overlays, creator tools, and new ways to capture experiences.
5) Samsung + LG + TCL: Screens are still the show’s main stage
Even in an AI-everywhere year, CES still belongs to display tech. Big brands kept proving that TVs aren’t just TVs—they’re hubs for gaming, streaming, smart home control, and ambient experiences.
What made it stand out:
- Display leaders continue to set the tone for how entertainment is consumed at home.
- The conversation is shifting from specs to experience: personalization, AI-powered recommendations, and multi-device continuity.
6) NVIDIA + AMD + Lenovo: The “AI PC” era is no longer theoretical
CES 2026 made it clear that the next wave of consumer computing is built around on-device AI. That matters for creators, editors, and anyone who lives in content.
What made it stand out:
- CES highlighted AI’s move from “digital transformation” to “intelligent transformation,” including edge/enterprise and physical AI in robotics.
- AMD’s CES keynote emphasized AI across devices from PCs to data centers, underscoring how quickly this is becoming standard.
7) Unitree + Richtech Robotics + Hyundai: Robots were the surprise crowd-pleaser
If CES 2026 had a “you had to see it” category, it was robotics. Not just novelty bots—machines built for real environments.
What made it stand out:
- CES framed robotics as “physical AI,” where generative AI and simulation training help robots learn faster than traditional programming.
- Humanoid robots, in particular, are moving from single-task demos toward more collaborative assistant roles.
The big takeaway for STM Daily News readers
CES 2026 wasn’t about one killer gadget. It was about convergence:
- Entertainment is becoming more interactive, more personalized, and more portable.
- Cars are becoming screens.
- Wearables are becoming interfaces.
- Robots are becoming the next “device category” people actually want to watch.
And underneath it all: AI is becoming less of a headline and more of the operating system for modern life.
Here’s a list of what stood out to us at CES 2026:
- Sony Honda Mobility (AFEELA): The car as a rolling entertainment platform
- Netflix + Amazon Prime Video + Roku + Xumo: Streaming is evolving into ecosystems
- Dolby: The quiet power behind the best-looking, best-sounding experiences
- Meta + XREAL: Smart glasses keep inching toward mainstream
- Samsung + LG + TCL: Screens are still the show’s main stage
- NVIDIA + AMD + Lenovo: The “AI PC” era is no longer theoretical
- Unitree + Richtech Robotics + Hyundai: Robots were the surprise crowd-pleaser
Sources
- CES press release recap and exhibitor/topic highlights (Jan. 9, 2026): https://www.ces.tech/press-releases/ces-2026-the-future-is-here
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Ariel Award-Winning Animated Short ‘SHIMMER’ Makes Its Digital Debut on Short of the Week
Ariel Award-winning animated short SHIMMER by director Andrés Palma premieres on Short of the Week. A stunning exploration of fatherhood and regret created with Unreal Engine 5. Watch now.
Last Updated on December 9, 2025 by Daily News Staff
Ariel Award-Winning Animated Short ‘SHIMMER’ Makes Its Digital Debut on Short of the Week
A haunting tale of fatherhood, obsession, and redemption comes to life through groundbreaking animation technology The world of independent animation just got a stunning new addition. Director Andrés Palma’s SHIMMER, an Ariel Award-winning animated short film, premiered December 8th on Short of the Week, the premier destination for curated short film content reaching millions of viewers worldwide.A Father’s Dream, A Daughter’s Pain
Set against a desolate shoreline littered with the skeletal remains of forgotten shipwrecks, SHIMMER tells the emotionally charged story of Ricardo, a father whose single-minded obsession with building a towering lighthouse blinds him to the emotional wreckage he’s creating within his own family. As he chases what he believes will be salvation, his eldest daughter Lucía grows increasingly resentful—until her choices force Ricardo to face the devastating consequences of his dreams. “Every project that matters to me comes from a place of unresolved emotion,” Palma explains. “Art is how I process pain and transform it into something meaningful. I trust the audience will resonate with that.” This isn’t just animation—it’s personal healing rendered in light and shadow.Gizmodo Premieres Award-Winning Animated Short ShimmerLink to related article: https://stmdailynews.com/gizmodo-premieres-award-winning-animated-short-shimmer/
Technical Brilliance Meets Emotional Depth
Short of the Week’s managing editor Rob Munday didn’t hold back in his praise: “A genuinely compelling, high-quality piece of 3D animation, marked by beautiful design work, strong character rigging, and impressive world-building. There’s tremendous potential here – it’s an exciting calling card for its creators.” What sets SHIMMER apart technically is its innovative use of Unreal Engine 5, blending retro-futuristic aesthetics with cutting-edge visual design. The film’s most striking visual element—ethereal fish that shimmer across the night sky—was created using the Niagara particle system, merging procedural motion with hand-crafted animation cycles to achieve something that feels both organic and otherworldly.A Collaborative Vision
Marking Palma’s directorial debut, SHIMMER benefits from powerhouse executive producers including celebrated Mexican animator Jorge R. Gutiérrez (The Book of Life, Maya and the Three) and Andrés Buzo. The film was developed through a groundbreaking collaboration between professionals and students at Mexico City’s Escena Animation Studio, the project-based learning arm of Escena Animation School. The creative team includes associate producer Karla Vazquez, co-writer Santiago Maza Stern, and composer Alex Otaola—a collective effort that proves the power of mentorship and collaborative storytelling.
Why This Matters for Independent Animation
SHIMMER represents more than just another festival darling. It’s proof that independent creators with vision, backed by the right collaborators and technology, can produce work that rivals major studio productions. The film is currently being considered for FYC (For Your Consideration) in the Best Animated Short Film category—and based on its technical achievement and emotional resonance, it’s easy to see why. For audiences hungry for animation that dares to explore complex emotional territory while pushing visual boundaries, SHIMMER delivers on both fronts. It’s a meditation on the cost of obsession, the weight of parental expectations, and the possibility of redemption—all wrapped in visuals that haunt long after the credits roll.Watch Now
SHIMMER is now streaming exclusively on Short of the Week at ShortOfTheWeek.com/2025/12/08/shimmer For more information about the film and its creators:- Official Film Website: ShimmerShort.com
- Director’s Website: AndresPalma.com
- Follow the journey: @ShimmerShort, @Andres.Palma.c, @EscuelaEscena
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“Halloween: A Magical Night of Costumes, Candy, and Community”
“Experience the enchantment of Halloween with costumes, candy, and a sense of community. Join the festivities and let your imagination run wild!”
Last Updated on October 31, 2025 by Rod Washington
Halloween is a magical time when the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. The streets are adorned with spooky decorations, while the air becomes charged with anticipation and excitement. It’s a night of imagination and creativity, as costumes come to life and take on a new persona.
Pumpkins, with their toothy grins, light up the night, casting an eerie glow on the festivities. They stand as beacons, welcoming trick-or-treaters to doorsteps adorned with spiderwebs and skeletons. The young and the young at heart embark on a quest for sugary treasures, their laughter echoing through the streets.
But Halloween is more than just costumes and candy. It’s a celebration of community and tradition, where neighbors come together, sharing stories and treats. It’s a time to embrace the spooky and face our fears, knowing that they’re just a playful illusion.
As the night winds down and the moon casts its final spell, Halloween fades into the realm of memories. But its spirit lingers, reminding us of the power of imagination, the joy of connecting with others, and the thrill of embracing the unknown.
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