Top Technology Products at CES 2024
2024-01-11
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1One of the world's largest technology events, CES, is happening this week in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2The show is produced by the Consumer Technology Association which is based in Arlington, Virginia.
3CES presents the latest technology offerings from companies across the world.
4Here is a look at some top products presented at CES 2024.
5Electronics manufacturers LG and Samsung brought televisions to CES that have a transparent screen design.
6The TVs use OLED technology. They are designed to be hidden in a room when not in use.
7David Park, from LG's Home Entertainment Division, described OLED to the Associated Press (AP) as a "material that we can print on any type of surface."
8In this case, Park said OLED was printed onto a piece of glass.
9When not in the transparent setting, the TVs have a traditional, black background.
10The companies presenting the TVs did not provide pricing information, but experts say the transparent models are likely to cost tens of thousands of dollars.
11South Korea's Samsung announced it was cooperating with automaker Hyundai to develop "home-to-car" and "car-to-home" services for all Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
12This artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system will permit users of Samsung's SmartThings service to remotely set their vehicle's temperature or open its windows.
13And users can control lights and connect to devices inside the home when inside the car.
14South Korean electric automotive company HL Mando demonstrated a parking robot called Parkie.
15It is designed to operate independently in parking structures.
16The robot can move underneath parked vehicles, lift the cars up and transport them to different spaces or return them to their drivers.
17Robotics developer Ogmen presented a new machine designed to assist pets.
18The ORo robot is equipped with a food container to feed animals.
19It can also play with pets, record health details and capture images and video of animals' daily activities.
20Sports equipment developer LifeSpan introduced an exercise bicycle/desk combination that uses human power to charge phones or other devices.
21The Ampera bike is designed to be used with a "standing" desk table.
22LifeSpan says at a speed of 60 rpms, the bike can produce up to 65 watts of electricity per hour.
23Record player manufacturer Victrola presented a new turntable model that can send, or stream, music to a sound system or personal device.
24The Sapphire player targets music lovers who favor vinyl over digital sound.
25It sells for about $1,500 and will go on sale in the spring.
26South Korea's WIRobotics introduced a wearable robot that provides walking assistance to users.
27The company's WIM model is designed for anyone who feels the need for an extra "push" when walking.
28An online description explains the robot can help individuals "walk farther, faster and healthier."
29The price for such assistance is high, though, with the WIM selling for about $2,500.
30French health product developer Baracoda presented what it described as "the world's first AI-powered smart mirror for mental wellness."
31The company's BMind model is built to work in any bathroom and does not need a device app to operate.
32The product was designed to use cameras and sensors to collect data on a person's movements, expressions and language.
33Creators of the device claim it can identify a user's moods and sense other possible mental health issues.
34The electronic mirror can then suggest different treatments or activities to help the user, or even guide forms of meditation.
35The ColdSnap company introduced a machine that can make single servings of ice cream in about two minutes.
36The machine uses small containers, called pods, just like Keurig coffeemakers.
37The company points out the pods for its ColdSnap machine can be kept at room temperature, saving energy costs.
38The machines can be taken anywhere and are simple to operate.
39Chinese robotics developer Mammotion demonstrated a new version of its self-driving lawnmower.
40The latest, all-wheel-drive Luba 2 includes new wireless abilities and tools to deal with obstacles in the grass.
41The robot mower is already available and sells for just over $2,000.
42I'm Bryan Lynn.
1One of the world's largest technology events, CES, is happening this week in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show is produced by the Consumer Technology Association which is based in Arlington, Virginia. CES presents the latest technology offerings from companies across the world. 2Here is a look at some top products presented at CES 2024. 3Transparent televisions 4Electronics manufacturers LG and Samsung brought televisions to CES that have a transparent screen design. The TVs use OLED technology. They are designed to be hidden in a room when not in use. 5David Park, from LG's Home Entertainment Division, described OLED to the Associated Press (AP) as a "material that we can print on any type of surface." In this case, Park said OLED was printed onto a piece of glass. 6When not in the transparent setting, the TVs have a traditional, black background. The companies presenting the TVs did not provide pricing information, but experts say the transparent models are likely to cost tens of thousands of dollars. 7AI for Hyundai and Kia vehicles 8South Korea's Samsung announced it was cooperating with automaker Hyundai to develop "home-to-car" and "car-to-home" services for all Hyundai and Kia vehicles. 9This artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system will permit users of Samsung's SmartThings service to remotely set their vehicle's temperature or open its windows. And users can control lights and connect to devices inside the home when inside the car. 10Car parking robot 11South Korean electric automotive company HL Mando demonstrated a parking robot called Parkie. It is designed to operate independently in parking structures. The robot can move underneath parked vehicles, lift the cars up and transport them to different spaces or return them to their drivers. 12Robot pet sitter 13Robotics developer Ogmen presented a new machine designed to assist pets. The ORo robot is equipped with a food container to feed animals. It can also play with pets, record health details and capture images and video of animals' daily activities. 14Body power to charge a phone 15Sports equipment developer LifeSpan introduced an exercise bicycle/desk combination that uses human power to charge phones or other devices. The Ampera bike is designed to be used with a "standing" desk table. LifeSpan says at a speed of 60 rpms, the bike can produce up to 65 watts of electricity per hour. 16Streaming from vinyl 17Record player manufacturer Victrola presented a new turntable model that can send, or stream, music to a sound system or personal device. The Sapphire player targets music lovers who favor vinyl over digital sound. It sells for about $1,500 and will go on sale in the spring. 18Add walking power 19South Korea's WIRobotics introduced a wearable robot that provides walking assistance to users. The company's WIM model is designed for anyone who feels the need for an extra "push" when walking. An online description explains the robot can help individuals "walk farther, faster and healthier." The price for such assistance is high, though, with the WIM selling for about $2,500. 20'Smart' mirror for better mental health 21French health product developer Baracoda presented what it described as "the world's first AI-powered smart mirror for mental wellness." The company's BMind model is built to work in any bathroom and does not need a device app to operate. 22The product was designed to use cameras and sensors to collect data on a person's movements, expressions and language. Creators of the device claim it can identify a user's moods and sense other possible mental health issues. The electronic mirror can then suggest different treatments or activities to help the user, or even guide forms of meditation. 23Homemade ice cream in 2 minutes 24The ColdSnap company introduced a machine that can make single servings of ice cream in about two minutes. The machine uses small containers, called pods, just like Keurig coffeemakers. The company points out the pods for its ColdSnap machine can be kept at room temperature, saving energy costs. The machines can be taken anywhere and are simple to operate. 25Robotic lawnmower 26Chinese robotics developer Mammotion demonstrated a new version of its self-driving lawnmower. The latest, all-wheel-drive Luba 2 includes new wireless abilities and tools to deal with obstacles in the grass. The robot mower is already available and sells for just over $2,000. 27I'm Bryan Lynn. 28Bryan Lynn wrote this story for VOA Learning English, based on reports from The Associated Press, Reuters and other online sources. 29______________________________________ 30Words in This Story 31transparent - adj. clear and easy to understand or recognize 32print - v. to produce writing or images on paper or other material with a machine 33remote - adj. from a distance or far away 34vinyl - n. a kind of very strong plastic that is used to produce records 35mirror - n. a piece of glass with a shiny metallic material on one side that produces an image of anything that is in front of it 36mood - n. the way someone feels at a particular time 37meditation - n. to think calming thoughts for a long period of time in order to relax or improve spirituality 38lawnmower - n. a motorized machine used for cutting grass 39obstacle - n. something that blocks movement or makes it difficult