Robots guarding your home sound a lot more tempting when the price is surprisingly low. Kris Abel isn’t buying this one, and the specification that stops him is worth hearing before you picture it patrolling your hallway.

Imagine checking a disturbance without being there: the camera leaves its base and goes looking. That’s the appeal. But look past the demonstration and ask what you’d actually be bringing into the rooms where you live. One deliberate design choice makes this a particularly unusual housemate.

The question isn’t whether a flying camera would be interesting to own. It’s whether you want to be among the first people finding out how well it works. Kris has a clear answer, with reasons that the purchase price alone won’t tell you.

Topics: robots, home security, indoor drones, interactive characters, cyclist visibility

GUEST: Kris Abel | krisabel.com | @realkrisabel

Originally aired on 2026-11-10

Robots guarding your home sound a lot more tempting when the price is surprisingly low. Kris Abel isn&rsquo;t buying this one, and the specification that stops him is worth hearing before you picture it patrolling your hallway.
Imagine checking a disturbance without being there: the camera leaves its base and goes looking. That&rsquo;s the appeal. But look past the demonstration and ask what you&rsquo;d actually be bringing into the rooms where you live. One deliberate design choice makes this a particularly unusual housemate.
The question isn&rsquo;t whether a flying camera would be interesting to own. It&rsquo;s whether you want to be among the first people finding out how well it works. Kris has a clear answer, with reasons that the purchase price alone won&rsquo;t tell you.
Topics: robots, home security, indoor drones, interactive characters, cyclist visibility
GUEST: Kris Abel | krisabel.com | @realkrisabel
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-11-10

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

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