From transparent TVs to robots with projectors, these are the products that caught our eye at the world’s biggest tech show this year in Las Vegas
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the annual technology convention that brings together the biggest, brightest and most innovative minds to Las Vegas. This year, the event took place from January 9 to 14, with more than 130,000 people from 150 countries gathering to witness the latest technologies showcased by some 4,300 exhibitors.
Some of the highlights included AI-powered devices, electric and autonomous vehicles, and wearable and implantable gadgets. Other products that caught people’s attention were the Punkt MC02 5G secure phone, a minimalist and privacy-focused device; the Evie Ring, a smart ring that can monitor your vital signs and alert you of any health issues; and the Segway Go Kart Pro 2, a modular and fun electric vehicle that can transform into different modes.
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When it came to hardware, CES 2024 also featured some stunning displays and projectors such as the LG Signature OLED T, a wireless and transparent TV that can adjust its opacity and contrast, and The Premiere 8K by Samsung, which is the world’s first wireless 8K projector that can create a 150-inch image from a short distance. Here are five innovations in particular that caught our eye.
1. The Rabbit R1
The Rabbit R1 is a compact and colourful pocket assistant with a 2.9-inch touchscreen, a push-to-talk button, a scroll wheel and a 360-degree rotating camera. Beyond its ’90s-inspired hardware, its software—aptly dubbed Rabbit OS—works similarly to virtual assistants like Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa. It can interact with your favourite apps through natural language to book a hotel, order a ride, buy groceries, send messages and more without actually opening any apps.
