LG rollable OLED TV, HarleyDavidson Livewire: Jaw-dropping new tech from CES 2019
Here's a round-up of a few products that are sure to excite you.
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Top left and bottom right: LG rollable OLED TV; top right and bottom left: Harley Davidson Livewire.
There are more gadgets than we can count at CES — the world’s largest consumer electronics expo in Las Vegas. ET rounds up just a few from the first day that are sure to excite the geek in you.
LG’s Rollable OLED TV You like large TVs but don’t like how much of your living space they take up? LG’s got you covered! This new 65-inch OLED TV is called the Signature OLED TV R — the ‘R’ stands for revolution — and it can completely disappear into its enclosure when not in use.
There are actually three modes: Full View (with the entire display extended), Line View (partially unrolled, for tasks that do not require a large screen) and Zero View (entire TV inside enclosure). Plus, the enclosure is not just an empty box — it’s a 100 watt Dolby Atmos sound system. We knew that OLED panels were flexible but this is taking things to an all-new level.
LG's Roll-Up TV, Samsung Space Monitor: Here's What Was Showcased at CES on Day 1
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CES 2019 has begun and we cannot keep calm. The biggest consumer technology exhibition in the world has all things fancy for us to watch-out for. From, LG's roll-up TV to Samsung's Space Monitor; here's a look at some of the biggest showcases:
(In Pic: Top left and bottom right - Samsung Space Monitor, Top right and bottom left - LG Roll-up TV)
CES 2019 has begun and we cannot keep calm. The biggest consumer technology exhibition in the world has all things fancy for us to watch-out for. From, LG's roll-up TV to Samsung's Space Monitor; her..
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A 4K TV that rolls up is going to be very expensive and of course look good in your living room. A TV that is there when you want it and disappears when you don’t. This is the kind of product that blends-in with the aesthetics of your home. It drops slowly and steadily into the base and, with the push of a button, rises back up in about 10 seconds.
A 4K TV that rolls up is going to be very expensive and of course look good in your living room. A TV that is there when you want it and disappears when you don’t. This is the kind of product that bl..
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This offering from Samsung aims to make the experience of people working in offices better, and add value. It is easy to set up and adjust, and when you are not using it, it is simple to push back and store it flat against the wall. It has a unique built-in space saving solution, a minimalist fully integrated arm. You can clamp it to the desk and free up desk space.
This offering from Samsung aims to make the experience of people working in offices better, and add value. It is easy to set up and adjust, and when you are not using it, it is simple to push back an..
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Beer drinkers, rejoice! Finally, a tech company has solved a really important problem. Imagine brewing your very own beer in the cofort of your home. The gadget brews craft beer by utilising single-use capsules, which have the ingredients needed for the perfect pint. Each capsule contains malt, yeast, hop oil and flavouring. The machine ferments, carbonates, ages and serves beer automatically. You can make up to five litres of beer in one go.
Beer drinkers, rejoice! Finally, a tech company has solved a really important problem. Imagine brewing your very own beer in the cofort of your home. The gadget brews craft beer by utilising single-u..
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The Vive Pro Eye's endeavour is to bring better and improved quality of VR experiences. This is possible through a technique called 'foveated rendering'. The price for this has not been decided yet, but it is most likely to be launched in the second quarter of 2019. You may be able to quickly open menus, search on the internet, and much more by just focusing your line of sight.
The Vive Pro Eye's endeavour is to bring better and improved quality of VR experiences. This is possible through a technique called 'foveated rendering'. The price for this has not been decided yet, ..
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Imagine, a smart ring that will not just be able to measure your heart rate, but also make payments. Motiv's smart ring can track your exercise and activity. However, what needs to be seen is whether the reading of the heart is accurate and it can be thrown off by exercise or other heart irregularities.
Imagine, a smart ring that will not just be able to measure your heart rate, but also make payments. Motiv's smart ring can track your exercise and activity. However, what needs to be seen is whether..
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Samsung has always been working towards 'connected living'. In their endeavour to do so, they have introduced the Bot Care which aims to assist users in their daily health routines. The robot is capable of monitoring sleep cycles, call emergency services, offer music therapy for managing stress. It can even give you exercise guidance and give daily health updates.
Samsung has always been working towards 'connected living'. In their endeavour to do so, they have introduced the Bot Care which aims to assist users in their daily health routines. The robot is capa..
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Believe it or not, but this has legs, which allow it to go where there are no roads. It can trek or climb over difficult terrain, ford rivers, clamber and climb. The Elevate, or the Ultimate Mobility Vehicle is the blend of a car, a robot, and the Mars rover. It can prove to be beneficial to first responders by helping them to reach places where they otherwise cannot.
Believe it or not, but this has legs, which allow it to go where there are no roads. It can trek or climb over difficult terrain, ford rivers, clamber and climb. The Elevate, or the Ultimate Mobility..
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Harley-Davidson's first electric bike can produce 100 per cent of its rated torque the instant the bike is put on throttle. It has the ability to propel the bike from 0-60 mph in less than 3.5 seconds. Because it’s all electric, you don't have to use the clutch or gear shift. The company says that the futuristic bike will produce a new signature sound as it accelerates and gains speed.
Harley-Davidson's first electric bike can produce 100 per cent of its rated torque the instant the bike is put on throttle. It has the ability to propel the bike from 0-60 mph in less than 3.5 second..
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Dell subsidiary Alienware unveiled its thinnest and lightest 17-inch notebook with Alienware m17, weighing only 2.6 kgs. The laptop is powered by 8th-gen Intel Core i9K processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q graphics processing units (GPUs).
Dell subsidiary Alienware unveiled its thinnest and lightest 17-inch notebook with Alienware m17, weighing only 2.6 kgs. The laptop is powered by 8th-gen Intel Core i9K processors and NVIDIA GeForce ..
Apple was the first to put ECG measurement into a wearable but this brand is not far behind. The first thing you’ll notice though, is that this is an analogue watch — no screen! It has simple hands to tell the time and activity (steps, movement, stairs) tracker.
The ECG sensors are underneath the watch and on the case/bezel. Like with the Apple Watch, you need to place a finger from your other hand on the watch to compete the circuit and record an ECG. The data is captured and stored in the companion app within 20 seconds and you have the option to share it as a PDF with your doctor. Now all we need to do is wait for these wearable ECG monitors to get the necessary approvals from the authorities in each country. Hopefully, this will be in 2019.
ThirdEye X2 & Nreal Mixed Reality Glasses Mixed reality (MR) is the next logical step after AR and VR. It’s where your real world can have digital sections overlaid in real time. ThirdEye and Nreal showed off ready MR glasses. ThirdEye’s unit are the smallest, fully contained MR glasses.
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They use an Android-based operating system and have multiple cameras and sensors for simultaneous localization and mapping. Nreal offers the lightest (85 grams) MR glasses but with a caveat. They need to be connected via a USB cable to an external computing pack. All the processing and the heavy battery is in the external pack. The advantage is that you can use them like regular sunglasses and plug in when you want the MR experience.
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Royole FlexPai, Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic: Futuristic Launches From CES 2019 On Day 2
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From a foldable phone to a revolutionary mobility concept, a lot happened on day 2 of the year's first and largest consumer electronics show in Las Vegas.
From a foldable phone to a revolutionary mobility concept, a lot happened on day 2 of the year's first and largest consumer electronics show in Las Vegas.
The Royole FlexPai is a kind of device when they feel the need to be the first ones to be out with new technology. The smartphone which measures 7.8 inches diagonally, is an Android tablet. It becomes two, when it is closed or flexed. It also provides two SIM slots and provides an auto-detection system that only shows content on the half of the folded screen. The user gets a 1920 x 1440 resolution on the full display, and that shrinks to less than half when in phone mode.
The Royole FlexPai is a kind of device when they feel the need to be the first ones to be out with new technology. The smartphone which measures 7.8 inches diagonally, is an Android tablet. It become..
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Mercedes' autonomous concept with interchangeable modules can carry people or cargo. It runs off batteries and operates autonomously. The module which moves people has room for 12. It has plenty of windows and a large panoramic moonroof surrounded by an LED light display. The seats are arranged in a circle, with two-level seating.
Mercedes' autonomous concept with interchangeable modules can carry people or cargo. It runs off batteries and operates autonomously. The module which moves people has room for 12. It has plenty of w..
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Under the Fossil brand, Kate Spade launched their second touchscreen smartwatch - the Scallop Smartwatch 2. This includes built-in GPS, with NFC and a heart rate monitor. The watch runs Google’s Wear OS, which means you can access Google Assistant, Google Pay, and Google Fit. The device is also water resistant, both for showers and shallow water swimming. It is armed with a 300mAh battery that lasts one to two days on a charge, a magnetic charger, Bluetooth, and compatibility with Android 4.4+ and iOS 9.3+.
Under the Fossil brand, Kate Spade launched their second touchscreen smartwatch - the Scallop Smartwatch 2. This includes built-in GPS, with NFC and a heart rate monitor. The watch runs Google’s Wear..
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The GAEMS Guardian is a boon for on-the-go streamers. GAEMS, a supplier of portable gaming set ups, wanted to make a high-end, premium version of its product . The result is the Guardian, which is basically a huge suitcase with a built-in monitor for both gaming consoles and PCs that can be lugged around and plugged in anywhere. It has a 24-inch QHD panel with a 60Hz refresh rate, the best the company has ever offered. It is compatible with Xbox One, Xbox One X, PS4 and PS4 Pro — partly.
The GAEMS Guardian is a boon for on-the-go streamers. GAEMS, a supplier of portable gaming set ups, wanted to make a high-end, premium version of its product . The result is the Guardian, which is ba..
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Bell has a reputation of being an innovative aviation company. The Nexus by Bell looks straight out of a Hollywood sc-fi film. The Bell Nexus will be capable of a vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) and will come powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system.
Bell has a reputation of being an innovative aviation company. The Nexus by Bell looks straight out of a Hollywood sc-fi film. The Bell Nexus will be capable of a vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) ..
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Lockly’s Secure Pro combines a random number generator with an app. It comes with a keypad that generates numbers in random order every time you need to enter your passcode. Each input on the keypad is actually three numbers, so even if someone watches along as you tap the code in, they likely wouldn’t be able to guess what you’ve entered. Apart from the keypad, there is also a fingerprint scanner and a way to unlock through either the mobile app or through voice assistant command. In case you can't open it with anything, there is a regular key as well.
Lockly’s Secure Pro combines a random number generator with an app. It comes with a keypad that generates numbers in random order every time you need to enter your passcode. Each input on the keypad ..
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A paper-thin 12.5-inch USB-C monitor that can run entirely off a single cable plugged into a phone or laptop. The whole thing is probably the size of a sheet of paper. It is nearly as thin as a few sheets stacked together. Even the chin at the bottom where the ports and components are incredibly slim at 8mm thick.
A paper-thin 12.5-inch USB-C monitor that can run entirely off a single cable plugged into a phone or laptop. The whole thing is probably the size of a sheet of paper. It is nearly as thin as a few s..
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The new version of the Leaf or 'Leaf e+', can travel for 226 miles on a full charge. The vehicle features a 40kWh battery that is good for about 150 miles of range. It also offers Nissan’s ProPilot driver assistance technology, which can manage highway driving as well as parking. The car looks modern and Nissan has also upgraded to a 150 kW motor, which generates the equivalent of about 200 horsepower.
The new version of the Leaf or 'Leaf e+', can travel for 226 miles on a full charge. The vehicle features a 40kWh battery that is good for about 150 miles of range. It also offers Nissan’s ProPilot d..
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Lenovo’s new Yoga S940 is using a 13.9-inch panel. The company has opted for a reversed notch at the top, to fit the webcam in. The laptop's eye tracking allows you to move content from the display to an external monitor just by glancing, and the screen also dims to black if you step away from the laptop.
Lenovo’s new Yoga S940 is using a 13.9-inch panel. The company has opted for a reversed notch at the top, to fit the webcam in. The laptop's eye tracking allows you to move content from the display t..
Harley Davidson Livewire The Livewire is this iconic two-wheeler maker’s first electric motorcycle. It was first shown off in 2014 and has been in development. CES is when the company announced that it’s available to pre-order at select dealerships in the US and Western Europe (availability in other markets has not been announced, just a cryptic ‘select additional markets will follow’).
Apart from the stunning design, you get a completely silent motorcycle (unfortunately, you will miss the signature thump of the twin cylinder engine), 177 km range, zero gears (just twist and go) and a staggering 0-100kmph time of 3.5 seconds. Prices start at US$ 29,799 and deliveries start in Aug 2019.
LG Gram 17 Laptop If you want a large screen laptop, you have to be prepared for some back problems — carrying around all that weight will take a toll on most people. LG’s Gram 17 is a 17-inch laptop with MIL-STD-810G durability and 19.5-hour battery that weighs an incredible 1.3kg only.
To put that into context, that’s about as much as a premium 13.3-inch laptop. Thanks to the slimmer bezels, they have a 17-inch screen in a 15.6-inch form factor. Plus you get a slightly wider 16:10 aspect ratio screen (2560 x 1600 pixels), 8th gen Intel Core processors, backlit keyboard, glass trackpad, up to 16GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.
Asus ZenBook S with 4-side Nanoedge 2.5 millimetres. That’s the width of the bezels on this beautiful new laptop from Asus. That’s thinner than some current generation smartphones! The clever design has an extended portion for the webcam which doubles up as a space for you to open the screen. Asus says that this ZenBook S is 4-sided Nanoedge though that’s a bit of a stretch. The screen opens in such a way that the bottom bezel slips under the machine itself, hiding the fact that it’s thicker than the other three bezels. Still, they deserve some credit for cool design. As for specs, it’s a 13.9inch LED backlit IPS screen, weighs about 1.1kg and is just 12.9mm thick. This also makes it one of the thinnest laptops with a discrete graphics chip.
Optoma P1 4K projector This is much more than just an ultra-short throw projector: it’s an all-in-one, 4K entertainment system. The P1 by Optoma is a 4K laser projector that you can place right up against a wall to create a massive 120-inch display.
There’s 3,000 lumens of brightness, HDR10 support, Wi-Fi, support for Alexa, Google Home and IFTTT, a built in smart interface with Netflix and a built in Dolby sound system with sound by NuForce (an upcoming name in premium audio components). Just this one unit is enough to create a cinema anywhere as long as you have a large white surface. It should be priced at roughly US$2,999.
Kodak Smile Camera Digital photography has taken away a lot of the charm of old school photography. Holding and sharing actual prints was a joy that many millennials will never get to experience — unless they get one of these! Kodak — they need no introduction — wants to bring a little joy back into casual photography with the Smile Classic instant camera.
It looks a little like a Polaroid instant camera but it’s actually a tiny, 10-Megapixel digital camera and colour printer in one device. There’s a pop-up viewfinder, flash, 10-second timer and microSD slot. It can print 3.5 x 4.25-inch colour prints on Zink (Zero-ink) paper. And the best part? You can also pair it with your smartphone over Bluetooth to print other photos.
Acer Swift 7 Laptop Looks like slim bezels are finally making their way to laptops after conquering the smartphone world. The obvious advantage, besides looking very futuristic, is that you can have a large screen in a small form factor.
The 14-inch Swift 7 has a fanless design, is powered by Windows 10, uses 8th gen Intel Core processors, Gorilla Glass 6 protection on the touchscreen, has dual USB C ports, 10-hour battery life and a 92% screen-to-body ratio. To top it all, it weighs an incredible 890 grams. Prices start at US$ 1,699 and you can choose between 8/16GB RAM and 256/512GB of PCIe solid state storage.
Omron HeartGuide BP Watch Your blood pressure varies through the day, so what better way to track it by wearing a blood pressure monitor on your wrist. This is the first wearable BP monitor and it’s made by Omron, one of the leaders in portable and home BP monitors.
It actually looks like a smartwatch and will also tell you the time, number of steps, calories burned and so on. But it’s the BP technology that’s most interesting. It’s just like the typical BP monitor with inflating cuff, but miniaturized to fit your wrist. You’re required to hold the watch up to heart level to take a measurement and the battery will need to be charged two or three times a week (or after every 40 BP readings).
