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A Look at CES 2024
Today, news sites have been publishing information about the exhibitors at CES 2024, so I put together a quick summary. There seem to be some genuinely interesting entries this year. As always, the startup pavilion looks particularly exciting. There are also keynotes from NVIDIA and others, so definitely worth keeping an eye on. I really wish I could have gone in person.
NVIDIA: Making a strong showing at CES 2024 with a focus on AI and content creation. The company's recent growth has been driven by advances in AI, and that focus is unmistakable throughout the event. The keynote is scheduled for tonight at 1:00 AM (Japan time).
LG: Ahead of CES 2024, LG unveiled a new lineup of OLED TVs featuring an AI processor that significantly enhances picture and audio fidelity. Expect the latest updates on home and mobility products—and of course, AI—at LG's CES event.
Panasonic: Took a unique approach at CES 2024, centering its focus on energy and climate policy. This set it apart from the AI-dominated announcements from other major players.
Honda: Unveils New EV Series at CES 2024
Honda: Unveiled a new EV series at CES 2024. Expectations are also high for more details on "Afeela," the collaborative brand between Honda and Sony first revealed at CES 2023. An announcement could come during CES. A video teaser also references a reveal planned for January 9.
Sennheiser: The audio brand showcased new headphone products at CES 2024, drawing attention in the audio technology space.
Hyundai: Garnered attention with updates on the Supernal eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle). First unveiled at CES 2020, this concept reflects Hyundai's commitment to sustainable and AI-driven mobility solutions. Their EV lineup is also showing impressive performance. Hyundai's keynote is scheduled for January 11.
Samsung: Expected to push AI applications across a range of products, including kitchen appliances and robot vacuums. However, phone-related news will apparently be held for a later event—Galaxy AI is set to be announced late on January 18 (Japan time). Samsung seems to have intentionally avoided making that announcement at CES.
Belkin: Unveils Auto-Tracking Stand for iPhone
Belkin: Announced an auto-tracking stand for iPhone.
Eve Energy: This startup showcased three Matter-powered devices designed to make homes smarter and more energy-efficient.
Smeg: Known for its stylish kitchen appliances, Smeg unveiled a high-performance high-speed blender with multiple automatic programs.
LG AI Agent: LG introduced an AI agent that brings the concept of a robot assistant to life.
Razer Blade 16: Razer announced a new laptop featuring the world's first 16-inch 240Hz OLED display.
Microsoft: Revamped the PC keyboard by replacing the traditional menu key with a new button that launches the Copilot chatbot—a significant UI overhaul.
Qualcomm: The new "XR2 Plus Gen 2" chip supports advanced capabilities like 4.3K resolution at 90fps per eye, signaling a push into high-end VR and AR applications.
◉ CES 2024 Innovation Awards Winners
Notable Products Among This Year's Innovation Award Winners
Here's a roundup of some of the most talked-about products among this year's Innovation Award honorees. Since the spotlight shifts daily, I'll be keeping an eye on how things develop.
Midbar Inc. – AirFarm: AirFarm is the world's first inflatable farm, designed to enable food production anytime, anywhere. It requires no heavy, expensive steel frames—robust yet lightweight. Remarkably, it can convert moisture from the air into water in real time, enabling efficient, location-independent agriculture.
https://www.ces.tech/innovation-awards/honorees/2024/best-of/a/airfarm.aspx
Frore Systems – AirJet® Mini: The world's first solid-state active cooling chip. This innovative technology offers a new solution for cooling electronics and promises to revolutionize the computing and electronics industries.
https://www.ces.tech/innovatio
Abbott – AVEIR™ Dual-Chamber (DR) Leadless Pacemaker System: The world's first product of its kind designed to treat patients with slow heart rhythms. This groundbreaking medical device marks a major advancement in cardiac pacemaker technology.
BOSE – QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Bose unveiled the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones with a modern premium design. These headphones also mark the debut of Bose Immersive Audio, elevating the listening experience to an entirely new level of performance.
https://www.ces.tech/innovatio
Onecom Inc. – FINTIN V1: FINTIN V1 is a pioneering mini QWERTY communicator specially designed to help visually impaired users access digital information on smartphones. Notably, it can process 36 key inputs using just 6 tactile key modules, enabling fast and efficient typing.
Bosch – Gun Detection System: The first system to combine video and audio AI to provide proactive security and safety in settings where firearms may be a concern—particularly schools. This invisible system delivers a multi-layered approach to safety and security.
https://www.ces.tech/innovatio
https://www.ces.tech/innovation-awards/honorees/2024/best-of/g/gun-detection-system.aspx
VAONIS – Hestia: Hestia is the next evolution in portable telescopes, harnessing the power of smartphone sensors to capture the sun, moon, and space. With a built-in telephoto lens that boosts smartphone zoom up to 25x, it represents a significant innovation in digital imaging and photography.
https://www.ces.tech/innovation-awards/honorees/2024/best-of/h/hestia.aspx
I also came across some very helpful posts from the Nippon TV Co-Creation Lab, with whom I had the pleasure of collaborating at SXSW 2023. Here are two or three highlights.
First One
First up: inQs's power-generating glass. This looks like a genuine innovation that beautifully balances environmental contribution with aesthetics.
https://www.ces.tech/innovation-awards/honorees/2024/best-of/s/sqpv-glass.aspx
Second: Moss Air, an air purifier and humidifier that uses moss. It has excellent design and looks like a genuinely interesting product.
A quick search revealed that it raised $500,000 (approximately 71 million yen) on Kickstarter, the world's largest crowdfunding platform. I personally want one.
So, what did you think? I'm especially looking forward to NVIDIA's keynote, so I plan to stay up late tonight to watch it.
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