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The Samsung Unpacked 2023 event is only two weeks away, and today, the company officially announced the 200MP camera that will debut in the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The latest 200-megapixel (MP) image sensor, the ISOCELL HP2, the successor to the 200MP HP1, will arrive with improved pixel technology and full-well capacity for stunning mobile images in tomorrow’s premium smartphones.
The ISOCELL HP2 packs 200 million 0.6-micrometer (μm) pixels in a 1/1.3” optical format, a sensor size that is widely used in 108MP main smartphone cameras, which enables consumers to enjoy even higher resolutions in the latest high-end smartphones without larger camera bumps in their devices. Washed-out pictures from brightly lit environments can be significantly reduced with the HP2, thanks to Samsung’s new Dual Vertical Transfer Gate (D-VTG) technology. A voltage transfer gate is placed on the bottom of a photodiode within each pixel to transport electrons from the pixels to the logic layer.
“The Samsung ISOCELL HP2 harnesses Samsung’s high-resolution image sensor technologies and know-how at the cutting edge for epic details. Our leadership comes from innovative pixel technologies that allow our sensors to go beyond the number and size of pixels. We will continue to open new horizons and solidify our presence in the expanding ultra-high-resolution sensor market,” said JoonSeo Yim, executive vice president of the Sensor Business at Samsung Electronics.
With Samsung’s advanced pixel-binning technology, Tetra 2 pixel, the HP2 adds more versatility to the camera as it simulates different pixel sizes to accommodate varying lighting levels. When in low-lit environments, the sensor transforms either into a 1.2μm 50MP or 2.4μm 12.5MP image sensor by binding four to 16 neighbouring pixels. For fuller 8K video, approximately at 33MP, the HP2 switches to 1.2μm 50MP mode to minimise cropping and capture more of the scene.
In low-lit settings, the HP2’s auto-focusing is taken to the next level with Super QPD, which allows the sensor to use all its 200-million pixels for focusing agents. The ample amount of focusing agents are grouped by four adjacent pixels to recognize both horizontal and vertical pattern changes that deliver faster and more accurate auto-focusing. Utilising the rich pattern data along with the sheer number of reference points, the new sensor is capable of fast auto-focusing, even in a dimly lit environment.
Tesla has been under a lot of heat in recent days having fallen short of market expectations in quarterly deliveries and Elon Musk getting criticised for having too much on his plate with his recent Twitter takeover. The company lost 65% of its market value in 2022 which could be a matter of concern for any carmaker but continued to be the world’s most valuable automaker even after the loss. it is evident that Tesla needs to get its wind back by increasing sales at a time when demand is going down and it looks like the company might have found a solution!
Tesla global price cut
Tesla has cut down the prices of its cars in the US and Europe by as much as 20%. An extensive discounting effort has been undertaken in order to challenge its rivals and make up for the missed out delivery estimates for 2022. This move marks a monumental shift in Tesla’s strategy where new vehicle orders usually exceeded supply. This move comes after Musk had previously warned that a recession is right around the corner that could lower prices all around the market to sustain growth and keep profits low.
It was Elon himself who had acknowledged that the Tesla car prices had become ’embarrassingly high’ in recent years that could ultimately hurt demand. Tesla shares are currently down 0.9% after falling as low as 6.4% on Friday. Whereas, 2022 was the year when Tesla experienced its worst year since the company’s start. The downfall was blamed on China’s slowing growth and Musk’s undivided focus on getting Twitter on its feet.
As of now, Tesla has lowered prices across the USA, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The company made several price cuts in Asia just last week. Analysts claim that the price cuts in Tesla vehicles will allow demand to go up and increase pressure on the rivals. It will be interesting to see how Tesla turns out to perform in 2023.
While we work our way in our mundane shifts to make a survivable income, tech giants around the world pay millions of dollars to their top hires. Be it Sundar Pichai or Tim Cook, the big tech players of the globe take home a fat slack of salaries. While the current atmosphere on social media has been anti-capitalist with a huge outcry over unfair wealth distribution, we all know the 1% is going to be there not just surviving but striving. But 2022 was different, we saw many tech giants around the world having to let go of their staff amidst uncertain economic situations and plummeting stock prices. it looks like the price cuts have now finally made their way to the higher end of the chain as Apple CEO Tim Cook is all set to receive a major pay cut for 2023.
Tim Cook Pay Cut
As per a new regulatory filing, Apple CEO Tim Cook will receive a salary of $49 million in 2023. This would mark a 40% drop from Cook’s previously drawn salary of $84 million in 2022.
The changes to Cook’s salary are entirely from adjustments made to his equity award value. In 2022, the Apple CEO’s equity award was estimated to be worth $75 million which will now be dropped to $40 million. However, his base salary of $3 million and the annual cash incentive of $6 million will remain intact. But why would an ultra-successful company like Apple need to make pay cuts for its celebrated CEO anyways?
Apple has continued its winning strike in the tech market, however, its market cap has dropped $1 trillion from its peak a year ago while the company continues to face production challenges with its flagship seller, the iPhone. While it’s uncertain whether Apple will continue to face these challenges, a pay cut for Tim Cook surely hints at the changing landscape of the company.
After surviving two years of the pandemic and a year with limited visitors (a mix of physical and virtual participation), CES, the world’s biggest tech show, is back in full glory. The annual tech show always brings something unique and futuristic to the table. Let’s not waste time in the intro, which people usually avoid (especially in the article where the context matters the most) and dive straight into the best of CES 2023.
Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra 4K
Since we have accepted the new norm, a webcam has become a thing. At CES 2023, Razer unveiled a webcam, Kiyo Pro Ultra 4K, which offers DSLR-level detail and clarity to the viewer, thanks to Sony 1/1.2 inch Starvis 2 sensor. The newly announced webcam from Razer upgrades your video setup with high resolutions and AI-powered face tracking. The webcam has a physical shutter for privacy and works with nearly any display or monitor.
LG Signature OLED M TV
The world’s first truly wireless TV was announced a few months ago by a US-based brand Displace, and it debuted at CES 2023. However, LG has no different plans, as the brand unveiled the world’s first wireless OLED TV, and with its 97-inch screen, it’s probably the biggest one too. The TV transmits a 120Hz 4K video signal along with multiple audio formats, including Dolby Atmos, and offers exquisite picture quality and a sleek design.
Samsung 49″ Odyssey OLED G9
Samsung launched two Odessey monitors at CES 2023, one with a 57-inch screen and the other with a 49-inch. The Odyssey OLED G9 bumps the panel size to 49 inches while maintaining the 1800R curvature and VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black status. The Odyssey OLED G9’s maximum refresh rate has increased from 175Hz to 240Hz, and it will surely be one of the most loved gaming monitors in the future.
Lighthouse Tech Glasses for Blind People
The arrival of technology plays a massive role in our day-to-day life, mainly in specially-abled people’s lives, as it helps them in major aspects. Lighthouse Tech has come up with an innovation that is not only helpful for mankind but is also something that should have been found a long time ago. They’ve launched glasses that help blind or visually impaired people confidently find their way through a crowd. The glasses sport built-in motion sensors and vibrate when there’s something or someone around you to help the wearer move easily.
Panasonic MZ2000 TV
At CES 2023, Panasonic launched a new lineup of flagship OLED TVs named MZ2000, and the TVs from it will be available in 55-inch, 65-inch, and 77-inch screen sizes. However, as always, the brand hasn’t confirmed the cost of the TVs and when they go on sale. Let’s ask the spokesperson about it. The MZ2000 TV sports a revised Dolby Atmos speaker system with new sound modes, a new heat management system and a new True Game mode.
Steambox – The Self-Heating Lunchbox
Back in the century, we used to consume cold meals right out of the tiffin box, then someone launched an oven, and we started having hot meals. However, one can not carry an oven at all places, especially when you’re on the move or somewhere remote, and this thought prompted Steambox to make a self-heating lunchbox that warms your food on the go. The incredibly good-looking Steambox can be operated through a connected app on iOS and Android. The rechargeable Streambox is made up of a 100% natural bamboo lid with leakproof technology and offers three uses on a single charge to serve you warm food wherever and whenever you want.
Supernova HUENIT – Robotic Arm
Sometimes, after a heck of a day, spreading our arms to get something can be a cumbersome task, and that’s where Supernova, a South Korean startup, thought of creating Huenit, a robotic arm to help people with various household chores and creative tasks. The easy-to-use AI-based multi-functional robotic arm works with Wi-Fi and can be paired with smartphones via Bluetooth. The Huenit robotic arm can rotate 220 degrees, lift up to 0.75 kgs, and do everything from making coffee to 3D printing a prototype.
Pepaminto Mattress Topper
The definition of what we need to have a good sleep has various responses, as the perception of warmth differs for each individual. The German Start-up Variowell developed a topper (mattress) after testing thousands of people and won the CES® 2023 Innovation Award in the digital health category. The mattress is made to provide solid sleep during the night when body temperature, heart rate and blood flow fluctuate the most. It can be operated manually with the Digital Crown on the Apple Watch.
Sony PlayStation VR 2 Headset
Sony has been delivering us hits like Walkman, PlayStation and TVs for decades. At CES 2023, the Japanese electronics giant announced that it would start selling the highly anticipated PlayStation VR 2 headset on February 22. The high-end virtual reality headset will have more features than Meta’s Quest 2. The brand promised at least 30 games at the launch, including Gran Turismo 7 and a spinoff of Horizon.
LG OLED T TV – The Transparent TV
Technology is catching up with us at such a pace that what was once a figment of our imagination is now a reality. LG’s new OLED T TV unveiled during the CES 2023 is proof of this. The ‘T’ is completely transparent in the no-picture mode, much like a glass pane, allowing you to see through it. Apart from offering a great viewing experience, the TV can be used as a digital window. Seems like a good idea for people who want to switch between the real and virtual world!
The Relumino Mode by Samsung
To make the everyday use of technology more sustainable, Samsung unveiled a vision for a calmer, more connected world at CES 2023 and the new Relumino mode introduced in the Samsung TVs is one of the most palpable innovations. The Relumino mode has layers of camera technology that highlights outlines, sharpens contrast, and enhances colours to help people with low or limited vision. The mode will come to Samsung Neo QLED 8K and 4K TVs later this year. Samsung also displayed a new version of Relumino glasses that first debuted at CES in 2018.
TCL RayNeo X2
We know TCL for its TVs, but they are now entering the AR and VR world, which sounds like an aggressive move from TCL. The Chinese electronics company is looking to expand its horizons, and to follow that; it has launched the RayNeo X2, its first AR glasses, at CES 2023. The glasses have their own touchpad control on one arm to navigate and tap through apps and are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The glasses feature full-colour micro-LED displays in each lens and boast a 16MP camera, which can capture pictures and record videos up to 1080p.
Pact Sense
We have hundreds of devices in the market keen to beat your muscle pain, but the compact muscle scanner we saw at CES 2023 was precise and up to the mark. Boston-based Pact showcased Pact Sense, the world’s most advanced muscle scanner that scans your muscles and determines their condition to create the perfect warm-up or recovery sessions for your body.
Motion Pillow for a SNOREfree sleep
We all know at least one person who is a big-time snorer, and to have a solution to that, the South Korean-based company 10 Minds has unveiled a motion pillow AKA an anti-snore pillow. The pillow has been featured as a CES Innovation Awards 2023 honoree and features a technology that detects when you start snoring. As soon as you start snoring on a motion pillow, the Motion System will automatically signal the pillow to inflate airbags within it so that you can change the position of the head and stop the snoring.
Icoma Tatamel Bike
Icoma Tatamel Bike was introduced as a pre-production concept in October 2021, and after 2-years, it showed up as a fully developed saleable product. The full-size electric motorbike is exceptionally portable and enables people to enjoy riding it anywhere without worrying about parking space, as it can be folded into the size of a suitcase. The bike offers about 28-30 kms in one go when charged for three hours and can be used as a 100 V AC power source for outdoor activities and emergencies.
DAKD JUNG – Ferrofluid Speaker
When we first looked at the DAKD JUNG ferrofluid speakers, we thought it was a lava lamp placed in front of a regular speaker, but it turned out to be something new and extraordinary. The innovative speakers are designed and built by South Korean artist Dakd Jung and have a dancing liquid, an innovative substance made of nanoscale ferromagnetic particles suspended in a carrier fluid, which moves on a musical beat.
TCL Glasses-Free 3D TV
Don’t you think 3D is an immortal form of technology, as it always returns with something new and refuses to die? At CES 2023, TCL unveiled a TV that offers a glasses-free 3D experience to the viewer by using a lenticular, making it one of the most innovative TVs of the show.
Foxsky Portable Outdoor Power Station
When you work most of the days indoors at the end of the week, all you need is an outdoor gateway but being a servant to technology, how would you survive outdoors without a good backup source? Well, you can with the newly launched Foxsky portable outdoor power station, which offers 1200W of power to help you with multiple things as it supports AC, DC, USB, Type-C and even a car charger. It has an LED display, an LED torch, and a smart cooling feature to keep the power station intact.
Nikon Z30
The Nikon Z30 is a beginner-friendly camera designed specifically for visual content creators and vloggers. The simple-looking Z30 camera was first introduced in 2019, and it is loaded with a 20.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor, 4K video at up to 30p, and 1080 video at up to 120fps. The compact mirrorless camera offers hassle-free connectivity along with decent image quality straight out of the box.
Canon EOS R10
Canon never ceases to surprise us with its highly innovative cameras, and when it comes to EOS R10, we have no words, as it is a stunner. No wonder, it has whipped every nominee to win a camera of the year award at Exhibit Tech Awards 2022. The Canon EOS R10 features a new electronic viewfinder (EVF) developed by Canon that sets it apart from other cameras in the price category. The R10 is tailor-made for travel photography and capable of capturing RAW photos with continuous shooting bursts as a single file. The EOD R10 offers a 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel AF, up to 23fps shooting and oversampled 4K up to 30p, 4K/60p with the crop.
Pivo Pod
Solo creators are always looking for gadgets to create something innovative that does not require the involvement of another person. Pivo Pods are a must-have for the content creator, especially the solo ones who don’t prefer to wait for someone to come over. The pod is compatible with all smartphones, follows you while shooting content and can adjust to almost any tripod.
Rockmax AirPod Skin
We love AirPods, but what if we tell you that you can have them customized according to your choice of skin? Yes, at CES 2023, a company called Rockmax launched various adorable skins for your AirPods which are a fun way to personalize your Apple AirPods and make them extra stylish.
The Peugeot Inception Concept Car
Peugeot, Stellantis’s French automobile brand, unveiled the Inception Concept car at CES 2023. The INCEPTION CONCEPT, with its ground-breaking exterior and interior designs, next-generation PEUGEOT i-Cockpit®, and cutting-edge Hypersquare control system with steer-by-wire technology, will serve as an inspiration for PEUGEOT’s upcoming products starting in 2025, to put the majority of its innovations into production. The electric INCEPTION CONCEPT, based on the STLA Large platform, is powered by a 100kWh battery with a 497-mile range. The INCEPTION CONCEPT goes from 0 to 62 mph in less than three seconds and generates about 680 horsepower from two electric motors. The model also has wireless induction charging capabilities and 800V technology, which allows it to add 93 miles of range in just five minutes.
It would be an understatement to say that Apple revolutionized the audio market with the launch of its Airpods back in 2016. It’s not like wireless Bluetooth earphones did not exist before Apple launched them but the company’s decision to get rid of the 3.5mm audio jack altogether made them mainstream. Now, there are TWS available at different price points in an oversaturated market where Apple has carved itself a place in the premium TWS segment. However, it looks like it may not be enough for the tech giant that is now working to capture the midrange TWS market with a cheaper ‘Airpods Lite’
AirPods Lite in the making?
Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently shared that Apple is working on a new generation of AirPods including an entry-level AirPods Lite. The lite version of the AirPods is reportedly aiming to hit the $99 target price. it should be noted that Kuo is not the only analyst to report this development as Jeff Pu had also shared similar news earlier.
Readers should not that AirPods Lite is not the official name of the rumoured budget AirPods. Perhaps, they’ll be called AirPods SE? We never know!
Besides the cheaper AirPods, Apple is also reportedly working on the new-gen AirPods Max. If true, it would be the first update to AirPods Max since its initial release back in December 2020. Kuo states that the new-gen AirPods could be released in the second half of 2024. Thus there won’t be any new updates to the AirPods lineup this year.
What do you think about Apple introducing a cheaper variant of its AirPods lineup? if the TWS is launched at that price point without a cutdown on major features like ANC, then it would make the perfect deal!
Last week, Redmi India launched 3 smartphones in the much-anticipated Note 12 series – Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus. The smartphones from the Redmi Note 12 series have arrived with various segment-first features, along with some significant differences in terms of camera, battery, and charging. The Note 12 series smartphones are available on Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home and Mi Studio and retail stores.
Redmi Note 12
The 5G ready Redmi Note 12 smartphone is the most affordable in the segment and is available in two variants – i.e. 4GB+128 GB and 6GB+128GB. The Note 12 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor, sports a 48MP AI Triple camera, a 6.67″ Super AMOLED display with 120Hz Refresh Rate, and delivers vivid picture quality along with sharp details.
The 4GB/128GB variant of the slimmest note is priced at ₹17,999, while the 6GB/128GB variant is priced at ₹19,999. The Note 12 is backed by a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging and delivers 50% charge in just 22 minutes. Besides all, the Redmi Note 12 also features an infrared blaster, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a side fingerprint scanner, an IP53 rating and up to 5GB of virtual RAM.
Available colours – Forest Green, Matte Black, Mystique Blue
Redmi Note 12 Pro
The Redmi Note 12 Pro is branded as a Supernote and looks very similar to Redmi Note 12 (vanilla model) in terms of design. It offers extraordinary visuals on the 120Hz Pro AMOLED Display with variable refresh rates and features a punch-hole display. The Pro variant of Note 12 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1080, backed by a 5000 mAh battery, supports 120W charging and sports a 50-MP primary camera.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro is available in three variants –
6GB/128GB – ₹24,999
8GB/128GB – ₹26,999
8GB/256GB – ₹27,999
Available colours – Glacier Blue, Onyx Black, Stardust Purple
Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus
The most premium device amongst the Redmi Note 12 series sports a 200MP ultra-high res camera, 120W hypercharge, 3D arc design, 120Hz Pro AMOLED display, and Dolby Vision Atmos dual stereo speakers. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1080 and marks the India debut of the Pro-Grade HPX Sensor. The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is available in two variants – 8GB/256GB at ₹29,999 and 12GB/256GB at ₹32,999.
Available colours – Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black
When touchscreen smartphones were launched in the market, they created a sensational buzz, and the same happened when touchscreen laptops arrived. However, Apple, famous for being one of the top-notch tech giants in the industry, stayed away from it. Why?
Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, condemned the idea of touchscreen displays for laptops as he thought touch surfaces should be horizontal and shouldn’t be on laptops as they are terrible to operate and ergonomically unpleasant.
Apple did follow his thoughts for a long time, but in a modern age where touchscreen laptops are getting more attention, the company had to break the monotony, and as per the Bloomberg report, Apple is already working on the project to add touch screens to its Mac computers.
The touchscreen feature has already been adopted on several Windows OS laptops, and over the years, they have been through significant progress and success. According to the reports, the first
touchscreen Macs are likely to use macOS and will be out in 2025.
Furthermore, they would retain a traditional laptop design with a trackpad and a keyboard, but the display would be a touchscreen. Along with all the software and design changes, Apple might revamp from LCD screens to an organic light-emitting diode or OLED technology.
Apple needs to do a lot of work on the touchscreen as its rivals are already ahead in the game. Also, in order to develop a touchscreen MacBook Pro, Apple must adopt significant software changes, such as larger buttons instead of mouse clicks.
The touchscreen feature and a few other changes might expand to other models in the lineup as well. In the future, we might also see the company combining the iPad and Mac operating systems to present a better user experience.
If you’re in the corporate working sector then escaping Microsoft Teams is something you cannot do. Whether in chats or meetings, most organizations rely on Teams to get their communication on line. While using the platform for all communication needs was pretty standard, no one thought a premium subscription model would ever be necessary for the service. Well, no one except Microsoft!
Microsoft Teams premium subscription
It is not like the Teams premium subscription is something that just surfaced right now as Microsoft announced it back in October 2022. The preview for the same debuted back on December 16. However, in a note for its partners, Microsoft revealed that the premium product will be available in February 2023. This means, having a Microsoft 365 subscription will now not be enough as users will also have to buy the Microsoft Teams Premium subscription in order to get the best of the service.
The licensing guide for the new Microsoft Teams specifies that some of its features will now be moving to the premium license. The features are as follows –
Live translated captions
Timeline markers in Teams meeting recordings for when a user left or joined meetings
Custom organization Together mode scenes
Virtual Appointments – SMS notifications
Virtual Appointments – Organizational analytics in the Teams admin center
Virtual Appointments – Scheduled queue view
So how much would users have to shell out for the premium Teams experience? While a definitive price has not been revealed, Microsoft has revealed that the expected price would be $10 per month. However, the fixed price will be only revealed when the service becomes available to the general public.
After surviving two years of the pandemic and a year with limited visitors (a mix of physical and virtual participation), CES, the world’s biggest tech show, is back in full glory. The annual tech show always brings something unique and futuristic to the table. Let’s not waste time in the intro, which people usually avoid (especially in the article where the context matters the most) and dive straight into the best of CES 2023.
Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra 4K
Since we have accepted the new norm, webcam has become a thing. At CES 2023, Razer unveiled a webcam, Kiyo Pro Ultra 4K, which offers DSLR-level detail and clarity to the viewer, thanks to Sony 1/1.2 inch Starvis 2 sensor. The newly announced webcam from Razer upgrades your video setup with high resolutions and AI-powered face tracking. The webcam has a physical shutter for privacy and works with nearly any display or monitor.
LG Signature OLED M TV
The world’s first truly wireless TV was announced a few months ago by a US-based brand Displace, and it debuted at CES 2023. However, LG has no different plans, as the brand unveiled the world’s first wireless OLED TV, and with its 97-inch screen, it’s probably the biggest one too. The TV transmits a 120Hz 4K video signal along with multiple audio formats, including Dolby Atmos and offers exquisite picture quality, fantastic sound, and a sleek design.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 57″
Without Samsung, CES would go bland as it plays a vital role in the CES and always grabs the maximum attention. At CES 2023, the company unveiled the Odyssey Neo G9, a 57-inch mini-LED display sporting a 7680 × 2160 resolution equivalent to two 4K monitors in one. The massive and immersive desktop is going to be a paradise for every gamer as it offers a 240Hz refresh rate and a 1000R curved screen.
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
Lenovo has brought innovation to the next level after introducing Yoga Book 9i, the world’s first full-sized OLED dual-screen laptop, at CES 2023. When you look at the Lenovo YogaBook 9i from the outside, it doesn’t look much different from a typical laptop, but as soon as you open it up, it welcomes you with two 13.3-inch 2.8K PureSight OLED displays that dominate the inside of the device, and it just looks something out of this world.
The beautiful dual-screen laptop defines a new chapter on what laptops should be. You can stack the laptop vertically or side-by-side to have a dual-monitor experience where you can run different programs simultaneously. The Yoga Book 9i is equipped with 13th-gen Intel Core i7 CPUs, up to 16GB of DDR5 RAM, 512GB of storage and arrives with a detachable Bluetooth keyboard, stylus pen, all-day battery backup, and folio stand.
Amazon.com Inc’s Ring Car Cam & Peephole Cam
After a delay of about 2 years, Amazon.com Inc’s Ring Division introduced its first car dashboard camera. The device is named Ring Car Cam and has smart sensors to detect certain events around and inside your vehicle. It also has sensors to detect motion within the vehicle and other disturbances. Along with the dashboard camera, Ring also announced the Ring Peephole Cam, a video doorbell that can be easily installed over an existing door peephole. The peephole cam arrives with a 1080p HD camera, night vision, Two-Way Talk, and Knock and Motion Detection.
Project Carol by Razer
Razer finally revealed its concept design for Project Carol, the world’s first head cushion with near-field surround sound and Razer’s HyperSense haptic feedback technology. The cushion comes with 7.1 virtual surround sound and provides up to 8 hours of battery life. Project Carol cushion can be attached to any chair with its adjustable straps, but primarily it is designed to fit all gaming chairs, including Razer’s popular Iskur and Enki lines.
Afeela – a collaborative EV brand from Sony and Honda
At the previous editions of CES, Sony confirmed plans for electric cars and unveiled two versions of the Vision-S electric SUV. Now, coming back to the present, the brand debuted a new EV prototype called Afeela. Sony could have come up with a better name, but besides the name, we’re AFEELING very excited about the car. The car has been developed with Honda as part of a Sony Mobility subsidiary using Qualcomm technology and will be around as early as 2026.
Sony PlayStation VR 2 Headset
Sony has been delivering us hits like Walkman, PlayStation and TVs for decades. At CES 2023, the Japanese electronics giant announced that it would start selling the highly anticipated PlayStation VR 2 headset on February 22. The high-end virtual reality headset will have more features than Meta’s Quest 2. The brand promised at least 30 games at the launch, including Gran Turismo 7 and a spinoff of Horizon.
Samsung’s foldable device that slides
When it comes to making foldable devices, Samsung always tops the list, and we have seen the art through previous launches like Z Fold4 and Z Flip4. To our surprise, this time, they have showcased something very flexible and unique – a device that FOLDS and SLIDES! The Flex Hybrid device can slide out to extend itself, which means you can switch between 10.5- and 12.4-inch screen sizes and jump between 4:3 and 16:10 aspect ratios.
BMW i Vision Dee
One of the most daring proposals from the German company has been introduced by BMW. According to BMW, the I Vision Dee (Digital Emotional Experience) is a car that can converse with its owners and even convey feelings. It also has body panels that can instantly change colours, enormous kidney grilles with built-in displays, and a windscreen that serves as a sizable display. The new concept car is packed with features, and it may represent the company’s direction in terms of technology and design.
Asus ProArt StudioBook 16 offers glasses-free 3D
Back in 2021, Acer tried its hands at glasses-free 3D laptops, and this year it’s Asus’ turn as they have announced Spatial Vision, a “glasses-free (autostereoscopic) 3D OLED technology with its new ProArt StudioBook laptop. The laptop sports a 16-inch, 3.2K OLED panel that can flip into 3D at the touch of a button. Let me tell you how? It has an eye-tracking and a lenticular lens to deliver two separate images to your eyes, letting you see 3D models and movies with the same depth you’d expect from a typical 3D screen with glasses. The Spatial Vision feature looked impressive on the StudioBook 16, breathtaking at times.
LG OLED T TV – The Transparent TV
Technology is catching up with us at such pace that what was once a figment of our imagination is now a reality. LG’s new OLED T TV, unveiled during the CES 2023 is a proof of this. The ‘T’ is completely transparent in the no-picture mode, much like a glass pane, allowing you to see through it. Apart from offering a great viewing experience, the TV can be used as a digital window. Seems like a good idea for people who want to switch between the real and virtual world!
The Relumino Mode by Samsung
To make the everyday use of technology more sustainable, Samsung unveiled a vision for a calmer, more connected world at CES 2023 and the new Relumino mode introduced in the Samsung TVs is one of the most palpable innovations. The Relumino mode has layers of camera technology that highlights outlines, sharpens contrast, and enhances colours to help people with low or limited vision. The mode will come to Samsung Neo QLED 8K and 4K TVs later this year. Samsung also displayed a new version of Relumino glasses that first debuted at CES in 2018.
Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola
The sweet-looking Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola sports a highly nostalgic design that takes you back to the 90s. The ThinkPhone is a business phone built around a 6.6-inch OLED display of 2400x1080px resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. The ThinkPhone boasts a special red key that’s customisable for different tasks and has a back panel designed with lightweight aramid fibre. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM, along with a choice of storage options like 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB. With the Think 2 Think connectivity option, you can sync the ThinkPhone to your ThinkPad and transfer copied text, photos, documents, files etc. The ThinkPhone will be available for sale globally in the coming months.
Invoxia – The most advanced DOG collar
We’ve seen robo-pets in the previous editions of the CES, but deep down, we all know no one can replace the warmth of a real pet, especially in the case of dogs. We have smartwatches to catch up with our daily health, but what about our beloved dog? Well, French firm Invoxia has taken care of that as they unveiled a smart dog collar to track the heart activity of aAdog. The collar arrives with advanced heart-tracking technology and can detect and monitor a dog’s breathing and heartbeat using sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to help you with the dog’s well-being.
Nvidia X Hyundai – A beginning of an in-car gaming revolution
GeForce Now, Nvidia’s on-demand cloud gaming service, has all the plans to spoil you as they’re expanding their GeForce Now service beyond phones, smart TVs and computers. The brand has fastened up with electric vehicle makers such as Hyundai, BYD and Polestar to help you kill time while in the car. If your car has a screen on its dash, you can play while it is parked, and if you have a screen behind the driver or passenger seats, you can play the games on the go.
Alienware, a well-known subsidiary of Dell, launched a slew of gaming laptops at CES 2023, but the one that grabbed our eyeballs is the Alienware x14, the thinnest gaming laptop in the world. The 14-inch laptop is powered by the 13th Gen Intel core CPUs and next-generation RTX GPUs from NVIDIA. Alienware x14 has a similar design and specification as the Alienware x16 and sports a 2,560×1,600-pixel display with a 165Hz refresh rate.
TCL RayNeo X2
We know TCL for its TVs, but they are now entering the AR and VR world, which sounds like an aggressive move from TCL. The Chinese electronics company is looking to expand its horizons, and to follow that; it has launched the RayNeo X2, its first AR glasses, at CES 2023. The glasses have their own touchpad control on one arm to navigate and tap through apps and are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The glasses feature full-colour micro-LED displays in each lens and boast a 16MP camera, which can capture pictures and record videos up to 1080p.
HTC Vive XR Elite
HTC has taken care of our metaverse cravings and provided us with the most impressive XR headset we’ve ever seen. The lightweight, powerful, extremely versatile and comfortable HTC Vive XR Elite headset presents high-end visuals and delivers content from compatible Android smartphones, PCs, and online VR platforms. The all-in-one convertible XR headset offers wireless PC streaming over Wi-Fi with excellent graphics and allows you to enjoy watching on a 300-inch personal cinema screen while wearing a headset.
Sony Project Leonardo
Sony’s first piece of gaming hardware, Sony Project Leonardo, is a PlayStation 5 controller consisting of a set of customizable circular gamepads with buttons and directional inputs designed for people with limited motor control. The controller has two circular gamepads lined with swappable buttons and can lie flat on a table or be mounted on a standard tripod. The company has collaborated with advocacy organisations like AbleGamers, SpecialEffect, and Stack Up to design Project Leonardo.
Bird Buddy
Since the pandemic, people have become more concerned about other living beings, and feeding birds or stray dogs has become a new norm. Due to the increased awareness, the Michigan-based startup Bird Buddy has created an AI-powered bird feeder which can identify 350 different species and take snapshots and videos of their visits. The smart bird feeder is made up of recyclable and sustainable materials and notifies you of feathered visitors.
Valencell – Fingertip Blood Pressure Monitor
Valencell, famous for making optical heart-rate sensors, launched the world’s first fingertip monitor at CES 2023. The tiny device offers “cuffless” blood pressure monitoring and has a built-in screen to show diastolic and systolic results. The device goes over your finger and can be connected to an app on your phone via Bluetooth. The company is planning to offer blood pressure monitors to clinics and hospitals.
TCL NXTWEAR S
At CES 2023, TCL launched their first pair of augmented reality glasses, the RayNeo X2, and that’s not the only new development from the brand. Along with entering the AR world, they also released a new version of its NXTWEAR wearable displays called the NXTWEAR S, which has dual 1080p Micro OLED displays for each eye. The glasses offer dimensions equivalent to watching a “real” 130-inch screen about 13 feet away and can broadcast immersive visuals right in front of your face with punchy and vibrant colours.
Want to make your PlayStation more accessible? Well, Sony has something for you to fulfil your wish. Sony’s first piece of gaming hardware, Sony Project Leonardo, is a PlayStation 5 controller consisting of a set of customizable circular gamepads with buttons and directional inputs designed for people with limited motor control. The controller has two circular gamepads lined with swappable buttons and can lie flat on a table or be mounted on a standard tripod. The company has collaborated with advocacy organizations like AbleGamers, SpecialEffect, and Stack Up to design Project Leonardo.
HTC Vive XR Elite
HTC has taken care of our metaverse cravings and provided us with the most impressive XR headset we’ve ever seen. The lightweight, powerful, extremely versatile and comfortable HTC Vive XR Elite headset presents high-end visuals and delivers content from compatible Android smartphones, PCs, and online VR platforms. The all-in-one convertible XR headset offers wireless PC streaming over Wi-Fi with excellent graphics and allows you to enjoy watching on a 300-inch personal cinema screen while wearing a headset.
Project Carol
Razer finally revealed its concept design for Project Carol, the world’s first head cushion with near-field surround sound and Razer’s HyperSense haptic feedback technology. The cushion comes with 7.1 virtual surround sound and provides up to 8 hours of battery life. Project Carol cushion can be attached to any chair with its adjustable straps, but primarily it is designed to fit all gaming chairs, including Razer’s popular Iskur and Enki lines.
Asus ProArt StudioBook 16 offers glasses-free 3D
Back in 2021, Acer tried its hands at glasses-free 3D laptops, and this year it’s Asus’ turn as they have announced Spatial Vision, a “glasses-free (autostereoscopic) 3D OLED technology with its new ProArt StudioBook laptop. The laptop sports a 16-inch, 3.2K OLED panel that can flip into 3D at the touch of a button. Let me tell you how? It has an eye-tracking and a lenticular lens to deliver two separate images to your eyes, letting you see 3D models and movies with the same depth you’d expect from a typical 3D screen with glasses. The Spatial Vision feature looked impressive on the StudioBook 16, breathtaking at times.
Bird Buddy
Since the pandemic, people have become more concerned about other living beings, and feeding birds or stray dogs has become a new norm. Due to the increased awareness, the Michigan-based startup Bird Buddy has created an AI-powered bird feeder which can identify 350 different species and take snapshots and videos of their visits. The smart bird feeder is made up of recyclable and sustainable materials and notifies you of feathered visitors.
Afeela – a collaborative EV brand from Sony and Honda
At the previous editions of CES, Sony confirmed plans for electric cars and unveiled two versions of the Vision-S electric SUV. Now, coming back to the present, the brand debuted a new EV prototype called Afeela. The name is quite catchy, and I’m already AFEELING excited about the car. The car has been developed with Honda as part of a Sony Mobility subsidiary using Qualcomm technology and will go on sale as early as 2026
LG OLED T TV – The Transparent TV
Technology is catching up with our imagination like it’s easy as pie, and like always, LG has revealed something out of the box. The brand unveiled its transparent LG OLED T TV during its CES press conference yesterday, and since then, we have been waiting to have a close look at the TV. The TV is completely transparent, obviously not made for the walls, as the OLED T’s screen can go blank and allow you to see whatever’s behind it. You can use it as a digital window, and people living in an apartment can watch the outside view from the window behind their TV. LG said, “it’s a prototype meant to show off” the direction where we’re going,”
TCL NXTWEAR S
At CES 2023, TCL launched their first pair of augmented reality glasses, the RayNeo X2, and that’s not the only new development from the brand. Along with entering the AR world, they also released a new version of its NXTWEAR wearable displays called the NXTWEAR S, which has dual 1080p Micro OLED displays for each eye. The glasses offer dimensions equivalent to watching a “real” 130-inch screen about 13 feet away and can broadcast immersive visuals right in front of your face with punchy and vibrant colours.
Razer Edge Android Handheld Mobile Gaming Device
I just had a hands-on with the Razer Edge Android Handheld Mobile Gaming Device, and it was an edgeful experience. The device is scheduled to release on 26th January in the US and will be available in two variants – The Razer Edge and the Razer Edge 5G. The mobile gaming device is ideal for an always-connected mobile gaming experience as it sports a 6.8″ AMOLED display and 2400×1080 FHD+ resolution that boasts a 144Hz refresh rate. It is the first device powered and developed exclusively for the latest Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Gaming Platform, allowing the user to have long gaming sessions without compromising performance.
TCL RayNeo X2
We know TCL for its TVs, but they are now entering to AR and VR world, which sounds like an aggressive move from TCL. The Chinese electronics company is looking to expand its horizons, and to follow that; it has launched the RayNeo X2, its first AR glasses, at CES 2023. The glasses have their touchpad control on one arm to navigate and tap through apps and are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The glasses feature full-colour micro-LED displays in each lens and boast a 16MP camera, which can capture pictures and record videos up to 1080p.
The world’s first truly wireless TV was announced a few months ago by a US-based brand Displace, and it debuted at CES 2023. However, LG has no different plans, as the brand unveiled the world’s first wireless OLED TV, and with its 97-inch screen, it’s probably the biggest one too. The wireless TV by LG is an upgrade to the company’s 97-inch OLED TV, which they unveiled last year.
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
Lenovo has brought innovation to the next level after introducing Yoga Book 9i, the world’s first full-sized OLED dual-screen laptop, at CES 2023. When you look at it from the outside, the YogaBook 9i doesn’t look much different from a typical laptop, but as soon as you open it up, it greets you with two 13.3-inch 2.8K PureSight OLED displays that dominate the inside of the device.
The beautiful dual-screen laptop defines a new chapter on what laptops should be. You can stack the laptop vertically or side-by-side to have a dual-monitor experience where you can run different programs simultaneously. The Yoga Book 9i is equipped with 13th-gen Intel Core i7 CPUs, up to 16GB of DDR5 RAM, 512GB of storage and arrives with a detachable Bluetooth keyboard, stylus pen, all-day battery backup, and folio stand.
Nvidia X Hyundai – A beginning of an in-car gaming revolution
GeForce Now, Nvidia’s on-demand cloud gaming service, has all the plans to spoil you as they’re expanding their GeForce Now service beyond phones, smart TVs and computers and into cars. The brand has fastened up with electric vehicle makers such as Hyundai, BYD and Polestar to help you kill time while in the car. If your car has a screen on its dash, you can play while it is parked, and if you have a screen behind the driver or passenger seats, you can play the games on the go.
Sony PlayStation VR 2 Headset
Sony has been delivering us with hits, including Walkman, PlayStation and Trinitron TVs, for decades. At CES 2023, the Japanese electronics giant announced that it will start selling the highly-anticipated PlayStation VR 2 headset on February 22 and promised that starting from this point forward, everyone who wants to buy a PS5 should have a much easier time finding it at retailers globally, means “No more PS5 shortage”. The high-end virtual reality headset will have more features than Meta’s Quest 2. The brand promised at least 30 games at the launch, including Gran Turismo 7 and a spinoff of Horizon.
Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola
The sweet-looking Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola sports a highly nostalgic design that takes you back to the 90s. The ThinkPhone is a business phone built around a 6.6-inch OLED display of 2400x1080px resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. The ThinkPhone boasts a special red key that’s customisable for different tasks and has a back panel designed with lightweight aramid fibre.
The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM, along with a choice of storage options like 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB. With the Think 2 Think connectivity option, you can sync the ThinkPhone to your ThinkPad and transfer copied text, photos, documents, files etc. The ThinkPhone will be available for sale globally in the coming months.
The most advanced DOG collar
We’ve witnessed robo-pets in the previous editions of the CES, but deep down, we all know no one can replace the warmth of a real pet, especially in the case of dogs. We have smartwatches to catch up with our daily health, but what about our beloved dog?
Well, French firm Invoxia has taken care of that as they unveiled a smart dog collar to track the heart activity of aAdog. The collar arrives with advanced heart-tracking technology and can detect and monitor a dog’s breathing and heartbeat using sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to help you with the dog’s well-being.
Alienware, a well-known subsidiary of Dell, launched a slew of gaming laptops at CES 2023, but the one that grabbed our eyeballs is the Alienware x14, the thinnest gaming laptop in the world. The 14-inch laptop is powered by the 13th Gen Intel core CPUs and next-generation RTX GPUs from NVIDIA. Alienware x14 has a similar design and specification as the Alienware x16 and sports a 2,560×1,600-pixel display with a 165Hz refresh rate and will be available later in the year.
Amazon.com Inc’s Ring Car Cam & Peephole Cam
In the tech sector, Amazon is known for Alexa and a few other home security ventures. And now, after a delay of about 2 years, Amazon.com Inc’s Ring Division introduced its first car dashboard camera. The device is named Ring Car Cam and has smart sensors to detect certain events around and inside your vehicle.
It also has sensors to detect motion within the vehicle and other disturbances. Along with the dashboard camera, Ring also announced the Ring Peephole Cam, a video doorbell that can be easily installed over an existing door peephole. The peephole cam arrives with a 1080p HD camera, night vision, Two-Way Talk, and Knock and Motion Detection.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9
Samsung is known to play a vital role in the event and grabs the maximum attention every year. At CES 2023, the company unveiled the Odyssey Neo G9, a 57-inch mini-LED display sporting a 7680 × 2160 resolution equivalent to two 4K monitors in one. The massive and immersive desktop is going to be a paradise for every gamer as it offers a 240Hz refresh rate and a 1000R curved screen.
Amazon’s Hey Disney!
Amazon and Disney+ Hotstar are always in the race to provide the best of the entertainment world to us, but for the first time, Amazon and Disney have joined hands to launch an entirely new, Alexa-enabled experience for fans called Hey Disney! With first of its kind collaboration between these two giants, we will soon be able to experience the magic of Disney in a new way, both at home and in select Disney Resort hotel rooms. In short, with the new wake word Hey Disney, we can interact with these fan favourites like Mickey Mouse, Dory from Finding Nemo, and Olaf from Frozen.
Aiper Seagull Pro
When it comes to pools, no one wants to spend hours scrubbing the pool walls and floor and to save time and energy, Aiper, the company known for making cordless robotic pool cleaners, launched its most advanced product to date – the Seagull Pro. Alongside the Seagull Pro, the company also showcased the new Seagull Plus and the recently launched Seagull SE. The hassle-free Seagull Pro robotic cleaner is a CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree and provides efficient cleaning with a battery life of up to 3 hours.
CES 2023 is just a day away, and brands are flooding the market with press releases. Maybe, every major brand is following the famous slogan – why wait for the right time when you can do it now? And Asus is the latest brand that enters the early launches camp.
Asus unveiled its new Republic of Gamers (ROG) laptop lineup at CES 2023 with entirely new CPUs and GPUs from AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA. The lineup includes models such as the Strix SCAR family, Zephyrus lineup, Flow X13, XG Mobile, and more.
Let’s look at Asus’ most loved lineup – the Zephyrus lineup.
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16
The new Zephyrus M16 laptop will arrive with a 16-inch display that offers a Quad HD+ resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. The Zephyrus M16 laptops will be powered by an Intel Core i9-13900H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GDDR6 16 GB GPU. The upcoming laptop is equipped with up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM, up to 2TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, 4 x woofers with Smart Amp technology, 2 x tweeters, Dolby Atmos, and Hi-Res Audio.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16
The new Zephyrus G16 laptops are offered in two options – a 16″ Nebula Display variant with a Quad HD+ resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, and 16″ Full HD+ resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. The G16 series laptops have up to 48 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 GB of PCIe 4.0 storage along with up to a 240Hz/3ms QHD panel, featuring a 16:10 aspect and 94% screen-to-body ratio.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
Ever since its launch in 2020, the Zephyrus G14 laptop has been loved by all, and now they’re back again to steal your attention. G14 laptops already had an excellent screen with 2500 x 1600 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, but this time, the company has added an option for a mini-LED panel, a great move to add more value to the already adored laptop. The mini LEDs are part of Asus’ Nebula HDR program, and we will see more of it in the upcoming Asus gaming laptops.
