Rabbit R1: AI gadget that will replace smartphones or die in oblivion


At this CES, the urge to add artificial intelligence wherever possible was particularly strong: from laptops with a separate button to call the AI to smart vacuum cleaners, robots, and even smart toilet lids. But the greatest excitement caused AI device Rabbit R1 with an unusual and controversial concept, which in the media was dubbed anti-smartphone and smartphone killer. It's essentially a pocket PC with a 2.8-inch touchscreen, a MediaTek processor and a Rabbit operating system where the user doesn't need to install apps. It's a unique OS, one colossal super app that can seamlessly manage different tasks. And inside it is an analogue of ChatGPT, but customized not for writing text, but for performing complex chains of actions. The presentation showed that at the request "plan a trip for the family" the gadget itself searched for suitable tickets on Cheapflights, made a reservation on Booking and rented a car on Rentalcars, and the owner only had to check and confirm the order. The device caused unprecedented excitement: within a day Rabbit received 10 thousand pre-orders, which was 20 times more than expected.

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Transparent OLED TV from LG


As usual, the Korean manufacturer brought a bunch of consumer TVs to CES, as well as a few new products from the "where will you see such a thing" category. The star of the first day of the show was the world's first fully wireless and at the same time transparent 4K OLED TV. The panel, codenamed LG OLED T, is powered by LG's new Alpha 11 AI processor, which receives and decodes the wireless signal using Zero Connect Box technology. In fact, it is a separate decoding module to which a receiver, laptop or game console is connected. And the technology itself was successfully rolled out on last year's LG M3 model. Unfortunately, LG representatives did not share technical details of how exactly the transparent screen works.

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Acer gaming laptop with a 3D screen that doesn't require stereo glasses


At CES many different laptops were shown. Among all the announcements, the Taiwanese manufacturer Acer managed to really surprise, having presented the Aspire 3D SpatialLabs laptop with an unusual three-dimensional display that doesn't require stereo glasses. With the help of Acer SpatialLabs technology and special sensors, the laptop tracks the position of the head and the direction of the user's eyes, and then forms separate almost identical two-dimensional images that deceive the brain, creating the appearance of a three-dimensional picture. Many journalists who have had a chance to familiarize themselves with the technology have come to love it. They say that the sensations are inexpressible, the objects on the screen are alive and 3D, the picture does not float and does not fall apart when you take your eyes aside as it happens with 3D glasses in the theater. When 3D seemed to be buried and forgotten, Acer managed to surprise.

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Transparent micro-LED display from Samsung


Samsung, in tandem with LG, revealed its take on a transparent TV at CES. The TV uses Transparent MicroLED, a technology Samsung has been developing for six years. The presentation included three screen options – two with tinted glass and one fully transparent, which garnered the most enthusiasm. Observers were impressed by the standard clarity and contrast of the displayed images, creating a captivating illusion of the image floating in the air. Notably, demo videos featuring spilled paint added a touch of humor to the showcase.

Wireless smart speaker from Samsung


Samsung Music Frame is a designer smart speaker with a built-in display, made in the style of the popular Samsung Frame art TVs. Despite the apparent strangeness of the idea, Samsung has turned out quite an interesting device for lovers of visual aesthetics, which will decorate literally any interior. From the front Music Frame looks like a regular square frame for photos, with the only difference being that you can display the cover of the album you're listening to, some art or a family photo on the touch screen. At the back of the speaker there are 3 pairs of drivers that are responsible for reproducing bass, midrange and treble frequencies. Samsung Music Frame supports Dolby Atmos surround sound and Samsung SpaceFit technology, which calibrates the speaker's performance with other sound sources in the room.

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Withings BeamO: the evolution of the home thermometer


All attention at CES 2024, as usual, is focused on various electronics such as TVs, laptops or vacuum cleaners. The more interesting against this background is the medical device BeamO from Withings, which combines a thermometer, stethoscope, pulse oximeter and ECG. Withings boasts that in addition to high accuracy of measurements BeamO turned out to be damn simple and convenient: one physical key is used for control, additional settings for measurement are hidden in the mobile application, and the device itself resembles the most common digital thermometer. Other features of the device: impressive autonomy and a handy mobile app where you can customize the device's operation, set reminders for taking medications, or collect all physical indicators in a single file to send to your doctor.

Zenbook Duo ― a unique laptop with two touch screens


As part of the Zenbook Duo series, Asus, the Taiwanese manufacturer, continues its dual-screen laptop experimentation, revealing an intriguing model at CES 2024. Resembling folding smartphones, this laptop features two identical touch screens connected by a robust hinge, allowing for flexible operating modes. Unfolded, it takes on a tablet-like appearance, and when folded, users can attach the included keyboard onto the second screen, transforming it into a conventional laptop. Alternatively, users can opt for the touch keyboard displayed on the second screen. Beyond its innovative design, this flagship laptop boasts a powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, an ultra-thin build (less than 20 mm when folded), and vibrant 2.8K OLED ASUS Lumina screens.

MSI Claw gaming console

The Steam Deck's success has spurred numerous gaming peripheral manufacturers to enter the portable console market, with MSI introducing its version called the MSI Claw at CES. The external design closely resembles recent models like the ASUS ROG Ally, Logitech G-Cloud and Lenovo Legion Go, featuring a central 7-inch Full HD screen with handles on the sides housing a standard set of buttons and sticks. Precision Hall sensors, commonly found in eSports gamepads, enhance the sticks and joysticks, which also feature decorative backlighting. Powered by a new energy-efficient Intel Core Ultra series processor, the MSI Claw addresses battery drainage concerns. Graphics processing is handled by the built-in Intel Arc GPU with Intel XeSS upscaler. Compatible with popular gaming platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Game Pass, the MSI Claw can also run Android games using the integrated MSI App Player emulator.

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Gaming chair with vibration feedback from Razer


The famous manufacturer of Razer gaming industry brought a rather unexpected and experimental device to CES 2024 - a wireless vibration chair Razer Project Esther for enhancing tactile feedback during games. To be more precise, it's not a chair, but a special pad that can be used with an existing chair. Inside hides 16 vibration motors, some of which are responsible for the gluteal area, another for the back, and the third for the shoulders. Razer promises that the chair is responsive to what's going on in the game, adjusting the style and intensity of vibration on-the-fly. The vibration pad creates an even more immersive virtual reality experience, but it should be fun with regular games as well. Project Esther will only work in games that support Razer Sansa technology. Razer assures that they have a convenient SDK, which can be easily added to existing games.

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Blackberry-style iPhone case with built-in keyboard


It would seem that a smartphone case is not the most hype thing for the media, but the English startup Clicks managed to surprise. At CES 2024, the guys from CLicks brought an unusual iPhone case for people nostalgic for physical keyboards and Blackberry smartphones. Clicks Creator is a case with a full physical keyboard, which is located at the base of the case. The keyboard is neatly backlit for typing in the dark and supports shortcut keys to navigate the interface without using the touchscreen. Creator is compatible with iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, connecting via Lightning and USB C ports. A big plus is that the case is made neatly and only emphasizes the design of the iPhone. The downside is that an already bulky smartphone will get even bigger in the case.