CES 2026 has just wrapped up, and with it, a plethora of innovative gadgets that are poised to shake up the way we work and live. One such company that caught my attention is Project Mirage, founded by Apoorv Shankar, a former vice president of hardware at Ultrahuman. Their mission? To revolutionize our workflows with cutting-edge input mechanisms.
The first device showcased was Dune, a sleek three-button gadget that pairs seamlessly with Mac or Windows laptops via Bluetooth. The twist? It's all about context-aware shortcuts. Dune can learn your frequent shortcuts and suggest them to you for each of the three buttons. Want to copy text from an app quickly? Dune's got you covered. This device is battery-powered, allowing you to place it anywhere, and comes with a handy charging dock that lets you recharge it via your laptop.
Next up was Shift, a clever little device designed specifically for iOS users. If you find yourself performing the same task daily – think taking the same Uber ride every morning or ordering the same food from DoorDash – Shift can automate those actions for you with just one button press. It works in tandem with OpenAI's LLM to run your desired action, but currently supports only a handful of apps.
The pièce de résistance was Radiance, an ambitious meeting controller that puts the "wow" factor on full display. This device boasts a camera and mic, volume knob, and a built-in microphone that should improve your audio quality significantly. But what really sets it apart is the Join button. Simply tap it within a 15-minute customizable window before your meeting, and Radiance will automatically open it for you. It searches your calendar and email to find upcoming meetings and video call links – even if they're not specifically marked as events.
Other notable features include an AI Note function that transcribes your meeting to create a summary at the end, and a Voice Modulation button that uses Eleven Labs' AI technology to emulate your voice and make it sound more cheery. Need to wake up groggy for a 9 a.m. meeting? Radiance's got you covered – just tap the "cheer" button to smooth out your vocal cords.
While these products are still in their early stages, one thing is clear: Project Mirage is bringing a breath of fresh air to the world of home office gadgets. With unique aesthetics and innovative features that cater to our increasingly hectic lives, they're poised to disrupt the status quo. Will we see Dune, Shift, or Radiance on your desk soon? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure – Project Mirage is an entity worth keeping an eye on.
The first device showcased was Dune, a sleek three-button gadget that pairs seamlessly with Mac or Windows laptops via Bluetooth. The twist? It's all about context-aware shortcuts. Dune can learn your frequent shortcuts and suggest them to you for each of the three buttons. Want to copy text from an app quickly? Dune's got you covered. This device is battery-powered, allowing you to place it anywhere, and comes with a handy charging dock that lets you recharge it via your laptop.
Next up was Shift, a clever little device designed specifically for iOS users. If you find yourself performing the same task daily – think taking the same Uber ride every morning or ordering the same food from DoorDash – Shift can automate those actions for you with just one button press. It works in tandem with OpenAI's LLM to run your desired action, but currently supports only a handful of apps.
The pièce de résistance was Radiance, an ambitious meeting controller that puts the "wow" factor on full display. This device boasts a camera and mic, volume knob, and a built-in microphone that should improve your audio quality significantly. But what really sets it apart is the Join button. Simply tap it within a 15-minute customizable window before your meeting, and Radiance will automatically open it for you. It searches your calendar and email to find upcoming meetings and video call links – even if they're not specifically marked as events.
Other notable features include an AI Note function that transcribes your meeting to create a summary at the end, and a Voice Modulation button that uses Eleven Labs' AI technology to emulate your voice and make it sound more cheery. Need to wake up groggy for a 9 a.m. meeting? Radiance's got you covered – just tap the "cheer" button to smooth out your vocal cords.
While these products are still in their early stages, one thing is clear: Project Mirage is bringing a breath of fresh air to the world of home office gadgets. With unique aesthetics and innovative features that cater to our increasingly hectic lives, they're poised to disrupt the status quo. Will we see Dune, Shift, or Radiance on your desk soon? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure – Project Mirage is an entity worth keeping an eye on.