A case that turns the iPhone into a BlackBerry, among other strange gadgets from CES

Artificial intelligence (AI) was the star of the CES 2024 technology fair in Las Vegas, United States. This is the Consumer Electronics Show, also known as the largest consumer electronics show in the world.

The fair brought together more than 4,000 exhibitors and was attended by industry giants such as Samsung, Netflix, Google, LG, Sony and Intel. In addition, the Las Vegas Convention Center welcomed more than 130,000 visitors. These are some of the most interesting products and gadgets at CES 2024.

Rabbit R1

Rabbit R1 It was one of the surprises of CES. This is a virtual assistant that works from a small device. R1 is one pocket device with artificial intelligence functions. In practice, this allows you to control applications with voice commands, in addition to your mobile phone.

It has a small 2.88-inch touchscreen, speakers and a camera that recognizes the environment. They sold at CES 10,000 unitsafter its commercial debut.

a case turns the iPhone into a BlackBerry

Clicks Technology showed a liner which adds a physical QWERTY keyboard to the iPhone. In this case, the case adds more space to the device as it includes a full-size keyboard at the bottom. According to the developers, this helps maximize screen real estate. No Bluetooth is required and it is possible to charge the device via USB.

A toilet compatible with virtual assistants

The company Kohler showed at the recent edition of the Consumer Electronics Show a toilet that can understand the orders that users indicate out loud.

As the manufacturer explains in the presentation statement, this bathroom accessory from the PureWash line is Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Additionally, “it offers the personalized comfort of heated seats, temperature and water pressure adjustment, and contactless opening,” according to the Wisconsin-headquartered company. In particular, voice activation allows you to activate the sprayer, dryer and ultraviolet cleaning.

ChatGPT compatible electric bicycle

The innovation for cycling is the addition of ChatGPT, OpenAI’s chatbot.

The cycling with ChatGPT It is thanks to the company Urtopia, which showed its flagship model called Fusion at the event in Las Vegas. The transport has a 4G connection, GPS tracking, fingerprint unlocking and a built-in speaker; as well as support for the OpenAI system to activate hands-free functions.

It is made of carbon fiber and can reach 25 kilometers per hour. The 540 Wh battery offers a range of 120 kilometers.

Face mask for privacy

Silent Mask is not designed for health protection, but to provide privacy. The goal is enable discreet conversations, in public spaces. The idea is to have private conversations, even in crowded places, without people nearby being able to hear them. The device has a noise reduction system. It connects to mobile phones and computers via Bluetooth. Moreover, it has integrated headphone and microphone jacks.

Think about it

HAPTA, a device created by Lancôme to facilitate makeup application for people with reduced mobility. This device levels itself and learns the user’s movements in real time.

The device has sensors that allow it to maintain a stable position during facial makeup. In addition to HAPTA, L’Oreal presented the Brow Magic applicator at the Las Vegas fair, which uses augmented reality to shape eyebrows. To do this, adjust the stroke according to the shape of the face.

Samsung’s robot, Ballie

A prototype of this robot was presented in 2020 and it is finally here. Powered by AI, Ballie is a robot that can communicate with other smart devices to provide personalized services, such as performing certain tasks or projecting images and videos onto walls. In short, it is an assistant robot. (JO)