The Exceptional Tech Innovations We Saw at CES This Year

After a two-year lull, CES is back in combat-ready form. The world’s biggest tech company is back in Las Vegas with some notable offerings. Among other things, “Flying” electric boat, huge wireless tv (more on that below) And yes, urine sensor for toilet At home (more on this below).

This year’s show marks the return of a fully in-person CES. Over 100,000 people are believed to have attended, with over 2,200 companies talking about what they expect to be the next big thing. This year, and he for the first time since 2020, the CNET editor roamed the floor to see the new products and services on display.

already rounded up Must-See CES Highlights, most futuristic technology, The strangest gizmos and gadgets and the What you can actually buy in 2023Below is a curated list of the absolute best from CES 2023.

Here are the criteria we used before entering our list of the best CES 2023. We tried to keep the number of Best of Show award winners between five and seven. Everything on this list meets at least one of the following criteria:

• The product contains never-before-seen concepts and ideas.
• This product attempts to solve a major consumer problem.
• This product redesigns or differs from existing products in a way that sets new standards of performance or quality.

Finally, in order to avoid awarding products that may never see the light of day, we would like to point out that products with at least a calendar year release window or timeline, as opposed to products with no or vague release dates. I put emphasis on

LG’s 97-inch wireless OLED TV puts all others to shame

of LG M3 Series 97 inch Wireless OLED TV is a huge product that doesn’t skimp on the usual high-end TV features. This TV giant beast combines amazing image technology with its massive size to make it one of the most exciting TVs in recent memory. What really stands out, though, is that it’s completely wireless.

That’s right, no more messing around with all those wires behind your entertainment center to make it look like it’s not there. Not so with this TV.

LG says the 97-inch should launch in 2023, along with 83-inch and 77-inch versions. But don’t expect it to be cheap. The wired version of LG’s 97-inch TV is $25,000, while the 77-inch OLED is just $2,900. Just set your expectations.

Withings U-Scan reads your pee

Have you ever imagined that you could get on-the-spot health data at home just by being number one? Withings U-Scan pee sensor. The device is in front of the toilet. When you pee – sitting down seems to be the best way to get an accurate sample – collects urine, analyzes it, and he sends the results to your phone via Wi-Fi.

What are the results? For starters, you can monitor your daily ketone and vitamin C levels and test your urine pH levels to give an indication of your overall kidney health. cartridge allows women to use it to track their menstrual cycle.

We’ve seen home urine test strips that require hands-on manipulation to get test results, but U-Scan is designed to be a seamless experience. Just do your business and move on. What makes U-Scan stand out is the fact that you can run this test every day without thinking and the results will be sent to you immediately.

The HTC Vive XR Elite is unlike any other VR headset we’ve seen

of HTC Vive XR Elite is the latest iteration of HTC’s VR/AR headset, and may be the best Vive yet when it released in late February for $1,099.

Yes, we’ve seen VR headsets before, but what makes this one special? The main reason it’s on this list is its size. HTC has shrunk his VR headset to almost the size of his regular glasses and weighed less than half what it used to. Quest Pro VR Headset.

If you normally wear glasses, you don’t need to wear them while using. The adjustment dial, or diopter, allows the lens prescription to be changed in real time, eliminating the need for the user to wear glasses at all. This is a very useful feature if it works as expected. For me, who wears glasses but has grown tired of VR over the last few years, the XR Elite’s small, lightweight chassis combined with the glasses-free requirement made VR a much more compelling prospect for me. rice field.

I’m in no rush to buy a VR headset, but the tech here looks pretty good, so let’s hope it catches on.

BMW i Vision Dee has a must-see head-up display

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Instead of a traditional dashboard screen, Dee uses the entire windshield as a HUD. An AR display that uses the full width of the windshield and has 5 levels of immersion. Level 1 provides basic functionality such as speedometer, navigation information, etc. Levels 2 to 4 increase the information on the screen and finally overlay the navigation information on the road.

Level 5 can display the full virtual environment and is not for driving. Rather, it’s not for you to drive, but instead for the car to drive you. This is one of the things that works best when in motion, so check out the BMW i Vision Dee video. to see how it works.

The concept car also has an E Ink cover on the chassis that can change color according to your own preferences, allowing presenters to keep the conversation going with you at the BMW press conference, just like your own KITT. But BMW admitted that it used the actress behind the scenes to show what it wanted to do in the future. Again, only the HUD was confirmed to be on the car in the future, so it was the most helpful thing to focus on.

Samsung S95C 77-inch QD-OLED TV gives LG a competitive edge

of Samsung S95C The company’s first 77-inch TV that uses QD-OLED technology. Anti-glare technology has been improved, resulting in a brighter image and an improvement over the previous year’s model. Color, in particular, seems to have impressed television expert David Katzmeyer the most. However, the screen’s finish is a bit grayer than his LG’s, which tends to make images look a bit washed out.

Still, the main reason it’s on this list, beyond its high quality, is that it could give LG a competitive edge in the high-end 77-inch TV market, which could ultimately lead to lower prices across the board. There’s good news for those of us looking to buy a big, awesome high-end TV in the future.

Schneider Smart Home system maximizes energy savings

Schneider smart home system I never even considered owning one until I moved into my new big house in 2020. Let’s say you get at least a few gray hairs when a new bill arrives. This system allows users to save money. Control breakers, switchers, and outlets to schedule when specific outlets consume power so energy vampires like TVs and chargers don’t draw power when they don’t need it.

For EV users, you can schedule when to charge your vehicle and time it so that it only charges when the rates are lowest or, if possible, only using the solar panel.

As home electricity bills get higher (which is certainly true where I live), more devices in the home require more charging, allowing this kind of granular control and allowing us to power our homes. Eliminates the need to unplug multiple plugs every time you leave or go out. It’s a welcome treat while on vacation.

Surreal Dolby Atmos in-car sound in Maybach

Dolby Atmos is a surround sound 2.0-like sound technology that allows you to fully immerse yourself in whatever you’re listening to. Atmos has been around for a while in cinemas and home theaters, and the Deluxe Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is one of them. first car to use it.

So how good is it? It’s hard to describe this experience, but I give my best to CNET editor girlfriend Bridget Carey. “The music felt like it was floating in the space around me. was like Mercury just floating in front of me.”

To get a better idea of ​​what Bridget went through at the $185,000 Maybach, check out the video. For those of us who don’t have that kind of cash, Dolby says we can see Atmos used in more affordable cars. Work is underway, but no exact timing has been announced yet.

CES 2023 is back with some potentially useful technology. There have been some new improvements and some improvements, but at least they try to solve known consumer issues. There were many others that almost made the list. These are true standouts. For everything else, be sure to check out the rest of his CES coverage on CNET.