From playful smartphones to smart toilets, technology is getting intimate — maybe too intimate. Shane Hewitt and Kris Abel explore two new innovations that blur the line between useful and unusual: a smartphone from Honor that transforms into a tiny companion robot, and Kohler’s Dakota, a toilet-based health system that analyzes your… well, data.

The conversation dives into the creativity behind these designs and the bigger questions they raise about convenience, privacy, and how far people are willing to let technology into their lives. It’s an entertaining look at the future of gadgets that watch, learn, and talk back.

GUEST:
 Kris Abel
@realkrisabel
realkrisabel.com

Originally aired on 2025-10-21

From playful smartphones to smart toilets, technology is getting intimate &mdash; maybe too intimate. Shane Hewitt and Kris Abel explore two new innovations that blur the line between useful and unusual: a smartphone from Honor that transforms into a tiny companion robot, and Kohler&rsquo;s Dakota, a toilet-based health system that analyzes your&hellip; well, data.
The conversation dives into the creativity behind these designs and the bigger questions they raise about convenience, privacy, and how far people are willing to let technology into their lives. It&rsquo;s an entertaining look at the future of gadgets that watch, learn, and talk back.
GUEST: Kris Abel @realkrisabel realkrisabel.com
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-10-21

Shane Hewitt & 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—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’s signature style—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.

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.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

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