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real eye appeal rather than just being boxes that move on today’s streets/highways. Hyundai unveiled their NPX1 concept model that was easy on the environment and on the eyes. We don’t drive one, but we’re a big fan of Mercedes-Benz and the thought they put into their design. Most of the EV auto folks take the easy way out. They simply slap a tablet in the middle of the console area and say OMG isn’t it cool, all of your controls/activities on an iPad. It’s freakin ugly but Mercedes has a clean, attractive design with natural, conversational interaction, including a special in-car music experience called MBUX SOUND DRIVE developed in conjunction with musician/entrepreneur will.i.am. In other words, the vehicle’s interior is easy on the ears and easy on the eyes. We probably don’t spend enough time at the bathroom booths, but they always gets more than their share of attention at CES, including Kohler’s talking toilet and BMind’s AI-powered smart mirror. Kohler’s Numi 2.0 does it all and for only $11,500. Yes, it personalizes your cleaning/drying, delivers advanced flush performance, heated seat, ambient lighting and a speaker system to keep you company. According to Kohler, it’s more than just a toilet or even a smart toilet … it’s a work of art. But if you’re looking for something that will address your