Lenovo laptop YogaBook 9i with a second screen instead of a keyboard
At CES 2023, the company Lenovo introduced the YogaBook 9i laptop with two 13.3-inch OLED screens. Unlike the ThinkBook Plus Twist, which we wrote earlier, the second screen is not on the outside of the lid, but on the second half of the laptop – instead of the keyboard. It can be used to enter information, but if desired, you can connect an external Bluetooth keyboard on magnetic mounts. It only takes up part of the screen, while the remaining space can be used for Windows widgets.
The YogaBook i9 is equipped with a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 U-series processor. The amount of RAM LPDDR5X is 16 GB, the storage capacity is 512 or 1024 GB. The cost of the laptop starts at $2099.99 (approximately 148,000 rubles).
Fufuly – breathable anti-stress pillow
Japanese company Yukai Engineering showed a “smart” pillow Fufuly. She breathes like a living being. If you hug her, she will set the pace of breathing. The person begins to breathe deeply and calmly, which has a calming effect.
It is worth noting that Fufuly looks like a shapeless cloud, so there is still room for improvement. So, it remains to wait until such technology will be used in pillows. dakimakura.
ION 3 – a gadget for transferring digital flavors
American startup OVR Technology showed ION 3, a device that will allow you to smell in virtual space. The device synthesizes aromas using perfumed cartridges. It syncs with your smartphone or computer and transmits scents from the digital world. You can smell thousands of different smells.
As you can tell by the name, this is not the first such device from the company. However, previous devices were only available to corporate clients. ION 3 is intended for ordinary consumers. True, the release date of the device is not specified.
Withings U-Scan is the world’s first “toilet gadget”
Withings Company introduced U-Scan gadget, which is a mini-laboratory for daily urinalysis. The device is installed directly into the toilet, it can be mounted on the rim as a freshener unit. At the same time, U-Scan is able to distinguish users, as well as recognize tap water. Therefore, it does not need to be removed unnecessarily.
To work, you will need cartridges, and the analysis parameters also depend on their type. The results can be viewed in the smartphone application with which the device is synchronized via Wi-Fi. The price of the device is 500 euros (approximately 37,800 rubles).
Concept electric cars BMW i Vision Dee and Volkswagen ID.7
BWM has unveiled the i Vision Dee concept car. The abbreviation Dee stands for Digital Emotional Experience, which can be translated as Digital Emotional Experience. This concept is expressed in the interaction of the user with the car through a virtual assistant. The assistant communicates with sounds, lights and a virtual avatar through numerous screens, which are all glass surfaces in the car. Also, the car is able to change color at the request of the owner.
The i Vision Dee has little prospect of going into mass production, but this car is an important milestone on the way to a new generation of models, which should appear in 2025.
The new car was also shown by Volkswagen, however, so far only in camouflage, similar to a QR code. To create it, the company applied 40 layers of paint. The ID.7 electric sedan has a range of up to 700 kilometers, and an augmented reality head-up display and a 15-inch central screen are installed in the cabin. Detailed specifications are not disclosed, but the production version will be released in 2023.
Sony Project Leonardo controller for gamers with disabilities
Japanese company Sony introduced a new game controller for people with disabilities. Project Leonardo is a highly customizable game controller with interchangeable components. The software part also lends itself to customization, for example, you can reassign buttons or set the same action to different buttons.
It is worth noting that the company pays great attention to the availability of games on its platform. Projects from in-house studios tend to offer a variety of settings that make the gameplay easier for different categories of gamers. Therefore, the creation of a special gaming device is a logical development of this idea.
WowWee Dog-E – smart robotic dog
Toy manufacturer WowWee showed an advanced robot puppy with glowing eyes that can take on a variety of shapes. For example, stars or hearts. Also, the toy dog can reproduce more than 200 sounds and reactions, has 6 touch sensors, 12 LEDs, a microphone and built-in speakers. It can be controlled using a mobile application.
The toy costs $80 (approximately 5,600 rubles) and is available for pre-order on the official website, shipments will begin in September 2023.
Always Home Cam – Amazon’s flying home camera
Amazon held a public demonstration of an autonomous security drone – Always Home Cam. Of course, he does not shoot criminals who have climbed into someone else’s house, but he can patrol the territory in the absence of the owners. Unlike stationary cameras, it can fly along a certain route and monitor places where it is difficult to install cameras (unless, of course, they were provided at the stage of finishing the premises).
In fact, the flying camera has already been presented in 2021. Then the company collected pre-orders, but there is still no exact release date. reportedthat the device should not be expected before 2024. The cost will be $250 (approximately 17,500 rubles).
Razer Project Carol – soundbar pillow
Another pillow on our list, but this time for gaming. Razer has unveiled Project Carol, a 7.1 surround sound pillow with haptic feedback. It can be installed on the head of a gaming chair, not only from Razer, but also from other manufacturers, as it is attached with straps. The connection with the PC is wireless via Wi-Fi, the device runs on battery power.
This is not the first time Razer has offered concept devices for gamers. For example, at CES 2021, the company showed a “smart” mask Project Hazel. However, this time the project looks like a good alternative to headphones.
LG SIGNATURE OLED M3 – Wireless TV
LG has introduced a 97-inch wireless TV. Its feature is the use of Zero Connect technology, which allows you to broadcast video and audio to the screen wirelessly. The system consists of a screen and a transmitting unit, it is to it that game consoles and other sources need to be connected, that is, it will not be possible to completely refuse wires.
The panel is capable of displaying a signal in 4K at 120 frames per second. What data transfer protocol is used, the company does not specify, but promises a stable connection up to 9 meters. The cost of the TV has not yet been announced.