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KEYi Tech’s DeskMate Turns an iPhone Into a Desktop AI Companion at CES 2026

Many of the promised behaviors are company claims that still need independent verification.

Overview

  • The MagSafe charging stand doubles as a multiport hub with three USB-C and one USB-A port and a rotating, tilting mount that tracks your presence.
  • Attaching an iPhone automatically launches the companion app, which uses the phone’s display, camera, and microphone and shows animated eyes during interactions.
  • The assistant ties into workplace tools like Slack, email, and calendars and can join video meetings to take notes or deliver summaries.
  • KEYi Tech plans a March Kickstarter and is targeting a price below $300, with final costs still to be determined.
  • The company also touts wake‑wordless detection, faster response latency, and learning of user intent and emotion, which have not been independently tested.