Every year, in January, Las Vegas turns out to be the headquarters of technological innovations, all thanks to the world’s most influential tech event- the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
In 2024, CES was scheduled for January 9 to 12 featuring over 4,000 exhibitors, including startups, professionals, media, global brands, and many other government leaders. CES 2024 was organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) which connects the entire tech industry’s ecosystem.
According to Gary Shapiro, the president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association,
“The CES platform is all on for 2024. No other event in the world connects the full ecosystem of the tech industry like CES”.
Shapiro further stated:
“This year at CES, we are excited to spotlight the critical role that technology is playing in improving every aspect of the human experience. This CES 2024 will be the hub where business leaders meet, dream, and solve”.
Hot topics for the centering the stage in CES 2024:
The following were the top topics discussed at CES 2024 that help the users shape the tech future:
Artificial Intelligence:
As expected, AI was the star of the show. Some of the top-leading brands like Garmin, Intel, Qualcomm, and Walmart showcased their AI applications. These applications aim to improve healthcare, sustainability, accessibility, and productivity.
Human Security for AII (HS4A):
CES collaborated with the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security and the World Academy of Arts and Science. This collaboration showed how technology is solving global challenges. Moreover, some of the big companies like AARP (American Association of Retired Persons), Bosch, NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) and Siemens demonstrated their contributions to human security.
Mobility:
More than 250 exhibitors showcased their latest advancements in automotive tech, self-driving vehicles, electronic vehicles, and personal mobility. Some big companies like BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes, and Volkswagen presented their innovation in mobility.
Sustainability:
CES 2024 highlighted that big companies are having a positive impact through innovations in accessibility, smart cities, clean water, energy, food tech, and many others. Not just this, some of the leading exhibitors like HD Hyundai, Honda, John Deere, and Supernal highlighted their sustainable solutions to implement and maintain sustainability in our environment.
Now, let’s have a look at some of the latest and coolest AI-powered tech announcements made at CES 2024:
Rabbit R1 – A Digital Assistant for Streamlining Multiple Activities:
Rabbit R1, a Digital Assistance powered by Rabbit OS caught people’s attention for multiple reasons. This is one of the best and most affordable devices that helps simplify smartphone tasks while excluding the need for multiple apps.
While using secure cloud-based apps, the Rabbit R1 is also an AI digital assistant that restructures certain activities by streaming playlists, ordering takeouts, and booking travel.
This Rabbit R1 was designed by Teenage Engineering and comes with a 2.88-inch touchscreen, an analog scroll wheel, a speaker, two mics, and a 360-degree rotational camera. The easiest way to interact with Rabbit AI is just by pressing and holding the ‘push-to-talk’ button.
Perfecta- An AI-powered grill for improving cooking skills:
Perfecta is an AI-controlled grill whose main function is to improve the cooking skill. It has NeuralFire Technology with dual vertical infrared burners, which cook food at 1653ºF.
While combined with AI algorithms and smart sensors, this grill provides chef-level results at the single touch of a button in as little as 90 seconds. Moreover, the AI algorithms can adapt to the user’s grilling techniques.
The manufacturers of the grill claim that this device is 10 times faster and 50% more energy efficient than conventional cooking methods. Thus, this innovation accommodates everyone and makes outdoor cooking more accessible and enjoyable whether you are a new or an experienced griller.
Cappella- an App that decodes baby cries:
Cappella, An AI-generated app that claims to decode the baby’s cries with an accuracy of 95%.
While using AI and Machine learning, the app recognized the reason behind the baby’s cries. You can check whether the baby is hungry, uncomfortable, tired, or needs any other assistance like diaper changing or any other issue.
Using this AI technology is not just a useful way to provide parents with valuable insights, but it is also one of the best ways to showcase the potential of AI in decoding human communication beyond conventional speech.
Moreover, Cappella can work as a parenting app in general, as it can monitor feedings, sleep, and diaper changes. It is also currently working on using AI to calm babies.
Gyroglove- A Device for Parkinson’s patients:
Gyrogear is a hand-wearable device that automatically stabilizes hand tremors for Parkinson’s patients. With the help of this device, patients can again have independence, dignity, and quality of life despite Parkinson’s disease.
The device is made of soft fabric and has a battery pack, which uses a module with a gyroscope to stabilize the tremors. You can keep this stabilization module on your forearm.
Gyroglove device is powered by Lithium polymer batteries that can be used for continuous four hours.
Magic Bay Robot- a small robot that can blink and smile:
Magic Bay Robot was initially designed as an external expansion system for Lenovo laptops and is now known as a cute little robot. This robot comes with facial expression-changing capabilities like smiling and blinking known as a voice-enabled AI assistant.
In the future, Lenovo wants to add more exceptional features like a microphone, speakers, and some other basic features to make it a complete assistant device. The company said that the integration of AI in this device opens up more possibilities for personalized user experience.
WHSP RING-An AI device for your fingers:
WHSP RING is an AI wearable device that helps users to have everyday conversations with AI. The device comes with a ‘Whisper’ technology that helps the users to talk even in noisy environments.
You can use this ring as a personal AI device that is more like a natural way to interact with AI using voices. The best thing about this WHSP RING device is that it does not require any trigger word, unlike the other AI assistant devices. The device claims VTouch and comes with integrated proximity sensors and AI speech recognition, so the ring will get to know you whenever you speak to it.
Volkswagen adds ChatGPT to its IDA Voice Assistant:
Volkswagen claims that they are integrating AI chatbot ChatGPT into its IDA voice assistant. This latest Chatbot is now available with the newest infotainment in models like ID. 703, ID.4, ID.3, the all-new Tiguan, the all-new Passat, and the new Golf.
This voice assistant was powered by Cerence Chat Pro, the integration of ChatGPT into the backend of the Volkswagen voice assistant offers new capabilities that are quite different from the old voice control. For instance, you can use this IDA voice assistant to control the infotainment, navigation, and air conditioning, or even answer general knowledge questions.
Samsung in ECS 2024:
In CES 2024, Samsung Electronics was the center of discussion as the company revealed its vision of a future that was powered by AI Technology.
Here are some of the notable products that Samsung has launched using AI:
Samsung Nero QLED 8K QN900D:
One of the most notable products that Samsung has launched is Samsung Neo QLED 8K QN900D. The device has a built-in AI processor, NQ8 AI Gen 3 that utilizes an advanced AI neural network and a Fast NPU (natural processing Unit). You can use this tool to automatically upscale low-resolution content and increase the motion in fast-moving images.
This device also has an Active Voice Amplifier Pro that can optimize TV audio based on AI analysis of voice and background noise.
Ballie- A Personal Assistant Robot:
At CES, Samsung showcased its enhanced AI-powered Ballie personal assistant robot, featuring an onboard projector and advanced AI capabilities. Ballie serves as a household companion, walking, responding to commands, and adjusting projections based on individuals’ positions. The robot learns from users’ habits, offering personalized services like sending video updates or enhancing home activities, making it a valuable addition to home life.
Door Flex Refrigerator, AI Laundry Combo, and many others:
Samsung unveiled its Bespoke 4-door Flex Refrigerator with AI Family Hub+, to make the kitchen and food experience seamless. The device comes with an AI vision inside that helps the users recognize the stored food, suggest recipes, and minimize waste with ‘use by date’ notifications. The Anyplace induction range helps the users to share recipes from the Samsung Food App to the cooktop’s display, making cooking easier.
Samsung’s AI extends to laundry and cleaning, personalizing cycles based on habits, offering a seamless, smart home experience. Apart from the this, Samsung AI technology extended to the AI Laundry Combo and Jet Bot Combo Vacuum and mop Robot Cleaner.
Amazon in CES 2024:
Here are some of the key announcements from Amazon in CES 2024:
Siemens X AWS (Amazon Web Services):
Siemens collaborates with Amazon Web Services, integrating Amazon Bedrock into Mendix, a prominent low-code platform. Amazon Bedrock provides high-performing foundation models from leading AI companies through a single API, ensuring security, privacy, and responsible AI capabilities.
This collaboration simplifies software development, allowing users to incorporate generative AI models into their applications, thus, making the development process speedy and efficient.
Generative AI Tools for Alexa:
Last year, Amazon introduced new tools for integrating generative AI into Alexa, helping developers to create conversational experiences easily.
AT CES 2024, customers experienced multiple other innovations like Character.ai, offering fun conversations with various characters. Using this, users can get motivation, receive book recommendations, or even play RPGs through the Text Adventure Game.
Splash, an AI-powered music creation technology, has integrated with Alexa. Users can personalize some basic elements like Genre and lyrics of music. Volley, a voice AI game developer, unveiled an updated version of the well-known parlor game that utilizes generative AI for interactive and engaging conversation.
Amazon X BMW to Enhance Voice Assistance:
Amazon collaborates with BMW to improve the in-car experience using Alexa’s Large Language Model (LLM).
BMW’s voice assistant, powered by Alexa, allows drivers to interact more naturally and intuitively with their vehicles. Users can ask for recommendations on drive modes and receive easy-to-understand instructions on various car features, enhancing the overall user experience.
So, CES 2024 highlighted some of the major tech trends emphasizing AI. Here you can see some notable innovations like Rabbit R1, Perfecta, Cappella, Magic Bay Robot, Samsung AI products and many others.