Attending CES 2024
Technology is constantly evolving. It's not only exciting, but also very important to be abreast of the latest trends in consumer electronics and innovations.
The Consumer Electronics Show, CES, is the largest consumer technology trade show in the world and the most powerful. It is where companies, manufacturers, developers, global innovators and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, and technology delivery systems converge and showcase their latest and greatest products. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association, CES is also the one and only trade show that features the entire tech landscape at one venue. Some of the featured categories include 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, smart cities, sports, robotics and so much more. I have attended many shows over the years and always find it interesting and enlightening.
Enjoy these photos from CES 2024.
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- This year, CES was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The very first CES was held in New York City in June of 1967. Then, the 200 exhibitors attracted 17,500 attendees to the Hilton and Americana hotels over the four days. Some of the products displayed were pocket radios and TVs with integrated circuits. The show has certainly come a long way with this year’s staggering 3500 exhibitors from more than 150 countries and regions across 41 different technology categories.
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- There was so much to see at the show. Automotive and mobility items were featured prominently this year. Bugatti, renowned for its high-performance sports cars, showcased this new vehicle alongside its creative Electric Scooters Concept.
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- This year, CES featured a huge variety of robots, from simple automated machines to personalized humanoids. This is the Lotus Robotics RoboCube which is an intelligent cleaning robot proposed for use around cities and communities.
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- The robots are deployed with self-driving technology to work safely, securely, and efficiently.
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- This is the Unitree Go2 – the All-Terrain Robodog. It has a self-developed 4D LIDAR L1 and an AI-driven control system, which can be programmed to do a host of behaviors including jumping, stretching, shaking hands, cheering, pouncing, and sitting down.
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- Richtech Robotics showcased advanced AI capabilities through its Robot Bartender, which pours drinks with extreme accuracy.
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- Sporty e-bikes continue to rise in popularity. More than 40-million e-bikes sold around the world last year. Some of the new models at CES allow riders to use smart-phone technologies to request map routes and control directional movement.
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- There was a section devoted to pet care and advanced systems for both indoor and outdoor monitoring.
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- There were also small home gadgets such as light switches, thermostats, and locks that have already been made “smart” but are getting even “smarter.”
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- iSwimWeaR presented personal health management supplies that help water enthusiasts keep track of important vitals while underwater.
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- And as a guest of Samsung this year, I stepped into their expansive “Samsung City” space to see all they had to offer.
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- There were designated areas showcasing Samsung’s SmartThings, Health products, mobile devices, home experience items, and their large screen experience corner.
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- For valuables and for pets, Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag2 allows one to track a pet’s or an item’s location.
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- And a digital display of the Samsung AI-enabled Family Hub+ Refrigerator.
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- Samsung also introduced the Transparent MicroLED, which empowers users to customize transparency levels to their preferences – making screen watching even more personalized for the user.
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- The ultra-customizable MicroLED panels allow users to personalize shape, size and ratio of screens to fit any space or environment.
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- The user can select higher brightness, and bolder, greater color saturation.
And, Samsung created an entirely new category of TVs called The Frame - the picture frame-like TV by Samsung. It is a 4K TV designed to marry both form and function. It’s a TV when it’s on, art when it’s off. Plus, with the Samsung Art Store, one can create a dynamic gallery with access to thousands of professionally curated and organized collections from local and world-renowned artists or choose to display personal art and photography. Here's a short video.
I hope this glimpse of the future of technology inspires you to keep on top of the latest advancements, and to "learn something new every day."
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