Highlights from CES 2022, the World’s Leading Tech Fair

Without a doubt, the exhibition at the Consumers Electronic Show (CES), the largest in the world, held in Las Vegas from January 5 to 7 (one day less than announced) was the most “strange”. In 2021, the event was all virtual. This year the convention was partially held in person, but most companies stayed home due to COVID concerns. And others who normally launch products during this fair chose to save all their announcements for later in the year, leaving this program with less news than usual. More than 2,200 exhibitors met in person, from 143 companies, according to the event’s website.

However, in a slow year, there was even more room for the few truly innovative products to shine. The CES Innovation Awards is an annual competition that honors outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products. The judges for the CES Innovation Awards are highly respected experts in their fields and include designers from the consumer technology industry, engineers, and members of the media. Some of the products will hit the market in the coming months. Here is a compilation of some award-winning innovations:

Health & Wellness

TestNpass it is a stand-alone digital “test strip” that is powered and connected to the smartphone, which, after testing, becomes a personal and secure RFID pass. TestNpass detects the presence of biomarkers in body fluids and delivers a time-stamped, encrypted RFID tag, which is protected against tampering through facial recognition control. The first technology model of this platform targets antigens caused by infection by the virus that causes COVID-19 in body fluids. Provides a secure biometric health pass in less than five minutes, ideal for quick and repeated checks in high-traffic areas and large venues, such as airports, stadiums, concert halls, and exhibitions.

The home antigen test BinaxNOW from Abbott Labs, along with the NAVICA app, was selected as one of the Honorable Mention products at the CES Innovation Awards. This is a fifteen-minute test that, used in conjunction with the app NAVICA, would offer the user a way to quickly verify their result. The test was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and is only available in that country. The test costs $ 14 (two tests) and can be purchased, for now, at Walmart.

Motion Pillow 3 is a product that perceives the position of the user’s head and detects the sound of snoring, which causes the air bags inside the pillow to inflate to optimize the position of the sleeper’s head without disturbing sleep, reducing or stopping snoring and securing the upper respiratory tract when sleeping. It mainly consists of a pillow with built-in airbags, a control unit (Solution Box) with acoustic sensor to receive snoring sounds and air pressure sensor to detect the location of the head on the pillow, and a sub-module to maximize precision in snoring detection.

The device Rebless is an FDA registered robotic exercise therapy for the upper and lower limbs, which provides movement to the elbow, wrist, ankle and knee joints. With multiple modes of operation, Rebless enables passive, active, active-assisted, and active-resisted exercise and range of motion measurement, so therapy can be customized based on the condition and progress of each individual patient. Continuous Passive Movement (CPM) and assistive technology as needed allow patients to change exercise modes based on their rehabilitation capabilities.

Laptops

Dell routinely manufactures some of the best laptops on the market. The company announced the XPS 13 Plus, a visually updated and revamped laptop that is based on one of Dell’s most popular computer models. Beyond its 12th Gen 28W Intel Core CPU, the XPS 13 Plus has a refined and minimalist design. For example, your keyboard has a much lower profile, your touchpad (which relies on haptic feedback rather than moving parts) is hidden within the wrist rest, and the function keys are now a row of capacitive touch buttons (but not the call a “touch bar”).

Vehicles

Global warming is getting worse and automakers are responding with electricity. The brand Chrysler, owned by Stellantis, announced that it will only sell electric cars by 2028. That’s seven years before GM plans to go all-electric in 2035. Leading the charge is the new concept. Airflow, which will begin production in 2025. This SUV EV features two 201-horsepower electric motors and promises a range of between 350 and 400 miles. It will also feature STLA AutoDrive, an advanced driver assistance system that will enable level 3 autonomous driving. The interior is packed with displays and Chrysler says it is aiming for a new level of customization through its new user interface.

Mobile devices and accessories

The Beer Pod Pro X is he smartpod A 360-degree leader in artificial intelligence technology that enables anyone with a smartphone to capture, create, and share high-quality content from any angle. From tracking their sportiest events to capturing their most heartfelt moments with loved ones, users enjoy endless possibilities with the pod through a suite of Plus apps (video call, face, body, horse tracking mode ), Play (create fun images), Present (four virtual presentation modes), Live (live streaming), Studio (support to make e-commerce content), Tour (capture of places with 360 degrees). Pivo Pod Pro X brings the best of hardware Y software unlimited.

Computer Peripherals and Accessories

Predator X32 is a premium monitor designed by ACER for professional gamers with an ultra-fast 160Hz refresh rate and miniLED local dimming. The high-end monitor features 4K UHD and G-Sync Ultimate to support smooth gaming. VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certified, it displays images with high contrast, ensuring that both dark and light details are perfectly rendered. 576-zone miniLED local dimming technology further enhances contrast, which combined with incredibly smooth gaming performance provides the best gaming experience.

Computer hardware and components

The ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED It is the world’s thinnest 14 ”convertible laptop, featuring an up to 4K 16:10 OLED HDR aspect ratio NanoEdge touchscreen that delivers exceptionally realistic images with deep blacks and vivid colors. Zenbook 14 Flip OLED is equipped with an 11th generation Intel Core or AMD Ryzen 5000 series mobile processor, offering smooth multitasking and effortless productivity. The 360 ​​° ErgoLift hinge allows for multiple modes – laptop, stand, tent, tablet, or anything in between – and for natural creative input, the touchscreen supports a 4096 pressure level stylus.

Video screens

The LG 97 “G2 It is the largest 4K OLED TV in the world. At 97 inches it provides the best realistic sensory experience through its ultra-large OLED screen and 4.2 channels (7.1.2 virtual channels) of 100W of immersive audio. The G2 transforms into a stunning digital canvas when powered off. When not in use, its large screen can display various images, from iconic paintings and works of art to picturesque landscapes and famous landmarks.

Wearable technologies (‘wearables’)

iPetWeaR ITRI ​​is the world’s first smart wearable device to use non-contact microphysiological radar detection technology to monitor pet health. This sensor package continuously monitors pets’ health parameters, including heart rate, respiration, and activity to identify their health status through one easy-to-use operation. iPetWeaR can be easily integrated into a pet collar or mattress, providing alerts via a mobile app when an abnormality is detected. The product can also help animal shelters or rescue organizations to better track abandoned or stray pets.

Headphones and personal audio

The new screenless speaker Drink 2 Bluetooth is the first music / story player for kids with streaming music and audiobooks from Spotify. It features Jooki’s proprietary NFC-enabled ToyTouch technology, which allows children to use figures or tokens to operate Jooki without the need for screens or parental supervision. Guided by the principles of Montessori education, the award-winning Jooki connects via WiFi and Bluetooth, helping parents empower their children to develop creativity and emotional awareness through their own access to a wide range of pre-selected songs, music and stories. Now cheaper, faster and lighter.