Lenovo laptop YogaBook 9i with a second screen instead of a keyboard
At CES 2023, the company Lenovo introduced the YogaBook 9i laptop with dual 13.3-inch OLED screens. Unlike the ThinkBook Plus Twist, which we wrote before, the second screen is not located outside the lid, but in the second half of the laptop, instead of the keyboard. It can be used to enter information, but if desired, an external Bluetooth keyboard on magnetic media can be connected. 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 generation Intel Core i7 U-series processor. The amount of LPDDR5X RAM is 16GB, the storage capacity is 512 or 1024GB. The cost of the laptop starts at $ 2099.99 (about 148,000 rubles).
Fufuly – breathable anti-stress pillow
Japanese company Yukai Engineering showed a “smart” pillow Fufuly. Breathe like a living being. If you hug her, she will set the rhythm of her breathing. The person begins to breathe deeply and calmly, which has a calming effect.
It’s worth noting that Fufuly looks like a shapeless cloud, so there’s 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
The American startup OVR Technology showed ION 3, a device that will allow you to smell in the virtual space. The device synthesizes aromas using scented cartridges. It syncs with your smartphone or computer and streams scents from the digital world. You can smell thousands of different smells.
As you can see from the name, this is not the first such device from the company. However, the previous devices were only available to corporate customers. 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”.
Withing Company introduced the U-Scan gadget, which is a mini-lab for daily urinalysis. The device is installed directly in the toilet, it can be mounted on the edge as a deodorant unit. At the same time, U-Scan is able to distinguish users, as well as recognize tap water. Therefore, you don’t need to remove it 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 (about 37,800 rubles).
BMW i Vision Dee and Volkswagen ID.7 electric concept cars
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 user’s interaction with the car through a virtual assistant. The assistant communicates with sound, light and a virtual avatar across numerous screens, all of which are glass surfaces in the car. Also, the car can change its 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 model generation, which is expected to 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 have not been disclosed, but the production version will be released in 2023.
sony Controller Project Leonardo for gamers with disabilities
Japanese company Sony has 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 on different buttons.
It is worth noting that the company pays great attention to the availability of games on its platform. In-house studio projects tend to offer a variety of settings that make 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 – intelligent robotic dog
WowWee toy maker showed an advanced robot puppy with glowing eyes that can take a variety of shapes. For example, stars or hearts. In addition, the toy dog can reproduce more than 200 sounds and reactions, has 6 touch sensors, 12 LEDs, a built-in microphone and speakers. It can be controlled using a mobile application.
The toy costs $80 (about 5,600 rubles) and is available for pre-order on the official website, with shipments starting in September 2023.
Always Home Cam – Amazon’s flying home camera
Amazon held a public demonstration of an autonomous security drone: the Always Home Cam. Of course, he does not shoot criminals who have entered 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 when finishing the premises).
In fact, the flying camera has already been presented in 2021. So the company has been rolling up pre-orders, but there’s no exact release date yet. reportedthat the device should not be expected before 2024. The cost will be $ 250 (about 17,500 rubles).
Razer Project Carol – soundbar cushion
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 headboard of a gaming chair, not only from Razer, but also from other manufacturers, as it is fixed with straps. The connection with the PC is wireless via Wi-Fi, the device runs on battery power.
This isn’t the first time Razer has offered concept devices for gamers. For example, at CES 2021, the company showed off a “smart” Project Hazel mask. 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 wirelessly transmit video and audio to the screen. The system consists of a screen and a transmitter unit, it is to it that game consoles and other sources must be connected, that is, it will not be possible to completely abandon the cables.
The panel is capable of displaying a 4K signal at 120 frames per second. Which 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.
