3 anti-consumer trends we saw emerging at CES 2026

XDA Developers' identification of anti-consumer trends at CES 2026, including the prioritization of corporate interests over user needs, marks a significant shift in the consumer electronics industry. This means that website owners may need to reevaluate their relationships with device manufacturers and consider the potential impact of these trends on their online presence. For instance, if devices are being designed with more restrictive controls, website owners may see changes in how users interact with their sites, potentially affecting engagement and conversion rates. To adapt to these changes, website owners can take several steps: monitor AI bot traffic to their sites to identify potential shifts in user behavior, review and update their llms.txt files to ensure they are prepared for evolving content policies, and prioritize user-centric design in their own development to build trust with their audiences.