CES 2024: Tech’s Future

By June Ramli

CES 2024, scheduled to take place from January 9-12 in Las Vegas, is shaping up to be an extraordinary event in the consumer electronics industry.
This globally recognized exhibition is set to showcase a vast array of groundbreaking innovations and cutting-edge technologies.
The event will feature a diverse range of products that are set to redefine our daily lives.
Attendees can look forward to exploring the latest in smart home devices, advanced smartphones, innovative automotive technologies, and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.
Additionally, CES 2024 will highlight advancements in wearable technology, immersive entertainment systems, and eco-friendly gadgets, emphasizing the industry’s commitment to sustainability and enhanced user experience.
For tech enthusiasts and industry professionals, CES 2024 is the ultimate destination to witness the future of technology unfolding.
Here are the products that have tickled our fancy.

AI-Boosted VR Space Helmet

Coreod Space unveils the S.A.T VR helmet, an AI-VR innovation for astronaut mental health in space missions. Addressing the psychological challenges of space travel, it’s designed for cognitive stimulation and stress management in isolated, confined, and extreme (I.C.E.) environments. Versatile and adaptable, the helmet benefits astronauts and others in similar conditions, like military personnel and remote scientists. This technology is pivotal for future deep space exploration, improving mental resilience and well-being on long-duration missions.

CES 2024: GIGABYTE Innovations

At CES 2024, GIGABYTE is set to showcase its pioneering advances in AI-empowered and sustainable technology under the theme “Future of COMPUTING.”
The company will present a diverse range of products designed to revolutionize the tech landscape, from cloud computing resources to user-centric hardware innovations.
Highlights include powerful AI/HPC servers for demanding AI workloads, advanced cooling solutions for energy efficiency, cutting-edge industrial PCs, autonomous vehicle technologies, and immersive gaming and creator products. GIGABYTE’s showcase at the Las Vegas Convention Center aims to demonstrate its holistic expertise in driving agile operations, enhancing user experiences, and supporting diverse IT deployment scenarios with sustainable, high-performance computing solutions

LetinAR Unveils AR Breakthrough

At CES 2024, LetinAR is unveiling its groundbreaking “FrontiAR™ Pro” lens system, a major advancement over the previous PinMR™ technology in AR smart glasses. This innovation addresses crucial challenges in brightness uniformity and image quality, enhancing the user experience in AR.
Featured are Jorjin’s J8L Glasses and Nimo’s Nimo One, both incorporating the FrontiAR™ Pro system, demonstrating its versatility in applications from spatial computing to productivity. LetinAR’s technological prowess is further highlighted by its recognition as a finalist for the PRISM Awards by SPIE.
This showcase marks a significant leap in AR technology, with LetinAR leading the charge in advancing AR smart glasses for diverse applications.

Neural Lab Reveals “AirTouch” at CES 2024

Neural Lab, a leader in AI Computer Vision, is set to introduce “AirTouch,” a groundbreaking technology enabling air gesture interactions, at CES 2024. This innovative product allows users to control interfaces with simple gestures, using only a webcam and an app. In collaboration with Reji and NanoAR, Neural Lab will showcase AirTouch at CES Eureka Park, demonstrating its potential to transform touchscreens into touchless systems and enable interactions with holographic screens.
CEO Sherry Chang highlights AirTouch’s superiority in providing seamless and high-fidelity gesture-based control, a first in the industry. Attendees at CES can experience this next-gen human-computer interface, a real-life reflection of “Minority Report” tech. More details are available on Neural Lab’s website.

TTcare: AI-Driven Pet Care

AI FOR PET is set to present its AI-based pet healthcare solution, TTcare, at CES 2024. This app, a CES 2022 and 2023 Innovation Award recipient, enables pet parents to monitor their pets’ health through AI-assisted scans, providing real-time results. Additionally, veterinarians can access AI-generated health data online. TTcare aims to alleviate the strain on pet healthcare systems and veterinarians by offering an efficient, technology-driven solution.
Euna Huh, co-founder and CEO of AI FOR PET, acknowledges the challenges in veterinary clinic access and the workload on U.S. veterinarians, asserting that their AI solution addresses these issues. Eric Pai, the Director of U.S. business development, mentions their goal of offering comprehensive pet services, citing their involvement in pet adoption programs and successful tests in U.S. clinics.
At CES 2024, AI FOR PET seeks partnerships with various pet-related entities, including insurance companies, veterinary hospital chains, and telehealth services, to expand their impact in pet healthcare.

Squad Unveils Solar Buggy

Squad Mobility presents its solar-powered “SQUAD Solar Buggy” at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. This Dutch innovation, the world’s first solar buggy, is set to hit the US market in 2025 with a starting price of $6250. Featuring an integrated solar panel, the vehicle can self-charge, offering up to 19.2 miles of range on sunny days in Las Vegas. Additionally, its four swappable batteries provide a total range of 62 miles excluding solar input.
The company is eyeing the US market for various applications, including golf cart communities, corporate campuses, and inner city services. With plans to establish distributed microfactories worldwide for local assembly, Squad Mobility aims to minimize transportation costs and environmental impact. They are actively seeking manufacturing and distribution partners globally, including in the US. The company’s broader product portfolio includes the 2-person Solar City Car and future models like a 4-person version and a cargo variant.

Sevvy’s Smart Cooker

The Sevvy Smart Cooker offers several notable features and benefits. It consumes an impressive 90 per cent less energy than traditional ovens and cookers, resulting in significant energy savings. Furthermore, it excels at preserving taste and retaining 40 per cent more nutrients in the food, all while requiring less salt, sugar, and cooking fats. Notably, the Smart Cooker can bake the base of blueberry muffins in less than three minutes using Sevvy’s advanced technology.
At the core of Sevvy’s innovation is its unique approach to cooking. Instead of conventional heating methods, it employs electrical currents for “integral heating,” ensuring uniform heat distribution throughout the food simultaneously. This method allows for rapid cooking at precise and lower temperatures, yielding delicious dishes with reduced salt and sugar.
The advantages of Sevvy’s technology are far-reaching. It not only results in significant energy savings but also reduces food waste through its precise cooking controls, ensuring perfectly cooked meals. Moreover, it eliminates common issues like undercooking or overcooking, making food preparation more sustainable and resource-efficient.
Sevvy’s technology has the potential to revolutionize cooking and baking in the food service industry, restaurants, and homes, offering a more sustainable and health-conscious approach to culinary endeavors. The company plans to make its technology available to original brand manufacturers (OBMs) before introducing it to a broader market. Licensing opportunities are available for B2C and B2B cooking, baking, and preparation equipment, encompassing patents, technical solutions, and recipe content.

TracMe: CES 2024 Innovation

Wave Company has unveiled its innovative smart fitness solution called TracMe at CES 2024. TracMe features motion-tracking sleeves and an app, earning it recognition as a CES Innovation Award Honoree in Digital Health. Wave Company specializes in stretchable silicone textile technology for clothing and has expanded into the smart wear field.
TracMe is a data-driven fitness solution with smart knee and elbow sleeves equipped with motion-tracking sensors that capture exercise data. This data integrates with the TracMe App to offer users personalized fitness experiences and detailed analytics using AI. The aim is to simplify fitness routines and empower individuals to engage in tailored exercises.
Initially designed for home training workouts, TracMe offers a library of over 70 workout routines and 100+ exercise videos. The technology can expand into gym workouts to provide a comprehensive fitness experience. Unlike traditional fitness tracking apps, TracMe’s app automates data accumulation, enhancing user convenience.
Wave Company’s innovative approach sets TracMe apart from competitors, with its silicone textile sensors offering comfort, durability, washability, and affordability. Visitors to the CES booth can try on TracMe knee sleeves for real-time movement tracking and explore other cutting-edge products.
Wave Company’s commitment to advancing fitness technology promises to transform health and well-being through TracMe’s data-driven approach to personalized fitness.

Dyslexia Solution Unveiled

Abeye is showcasing its latest disruptive solution for dyslexia, based on Lexilens® Technology, at CES 2024 in booth 60613-4. Lexilens technology, initially introduced at CES 2020, offers a groundbreaking solution for dyslexia by improving reading fluency and comprehension using smart eyewear.
Since its launch, Lexilens eyewear has been embraced by over 5000 dyslexic readers in more than 36 countries, with a remarkable 92 per cent user satisfaction rate. Abeye has received several accolades, including the “Small and Medium Business of the Year 2023” award.
The Lexilens eyewear incorporates electronics that control the lenses to mitigate visual cortex issues causing reading disorders. Activating the lenses is simple, with a unique on/off button on the spectacle’s right temple. Users can perform an initial calibration using a dedicated app and then continue without needing smartphone connectivity.
Additionally, Abeye introduces the Lexilens screen, a computer monitor embedding the patented Lexilens technology. It enhances reading fluency and comprehension without requiring Lexilens spectacles. Targeted for work environments, the Lexilens screen offers Full HD resolution and HDMI connectivity, available for pre-order with shipping scheduled for September 2024.
Abeye’s ambition is to promote inclusivity in the workplace and enhance the performance of dyslexic individuals who engage in computer-based tasks.

Italian Engineer’s Health Breakthrough

Italian engineer Giuseppe Giorgianni made waves at CES 2024 with his innovative health solutions, Olivia® and CheckMed®. Olivia® is a digital caregiver with AI capabilities, while CheckMed® is a smartwatch that monitors vital health parameters. Together, these products offer a comprehensive health and wellness solution, creating excitement in the tech world.

Audio Radar Revolutionizes Gaming

Airdrop Gaming is making strides in gaming accessibility with the production and shipping of their groundbreaking product, Audio Radar. Designed to benefit all gamers and particularly the deaf and hard of hearing community, Audio Radar converts in-game audio cues into visual signals. It will be showcased at CES 2024 (#60704, Eureka Park, Venetian), offering live demonstrations of this innovative technology. Audio Radar enhances the gaming experience by allowing players to ‘see the sound’ of footsteps, gunfire, and alerts. Compatible with Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, it aims to make gaming more inclusive and immersive. The versatile accessory features adjustable sensitivity and light behavior, making it a valuable addition to any gaming setup. Airdrop Gaming’s presence at CES 2024 marks a significant step towards their mission of enhancing gaming accessibility for all.

heat it®: CES Sensation

heat it®, the cutting-edge tech device, is set to make waves at CES 2024 as the ultimate solution for bug bite relief. This innovative device, already gaining worldwide popularity, provides one-touch relief from bug bites, offering an easy and effective chemical-free solution. It has been acclaimed as a must-have tool by USA TODAY’s 10Best list and is designed to quickly alleviate the discomfort caused by insect bites. heat it® is a compact, smartphone-compatible device that uses heat to relieve itching and irritation from mosquito, bee, wasp, and horsefly bites within seconds, eliminating the need for messy creams and medical accessories. Co-founder and CEO Lukas Liedtke emphasizes the company’s mission to provide convenient and effective bug bite relief for everyone, making outdoor experiences worry-free.

Beautigloo Redefines Beauty Tech

Beautigloo, a leader in beauty technology, is set to introduce its exclusive innovations in the US, including a patented beauty fridge and face massage tools. With clients like Dior and Shiseido, the start-up will showcase its latest advancements at CES 2024 in Eureka Park. Highlighting the presentation is the revolutionary LITE beauty fridge, designed to extend cosmetic shelf life and maintain optimal product performance through a silent cooling system. Beautigloo emphasizes its commitment to sustainability by using energy-efficient technology and manufacturing its products in France. Founded by Clara Lizier and Florian Ménard, Beautigloo is dedicated to redefining beauty experiences through innovation and has garnered support from industry leaders like L’Oréal and LVMH.

SoundFun’s Curved Sound

SoundFun, a prominent Japanese tech innovator, is introducing its “Mirai Speaker” to the U.S. market. This cutting-edge speaker utilizes state-of-the-art technology to create “curved sound,” enhancing audio clarity without increasing volume. SoundFun’s dedication to inclusivity ensures accessible and enriched audio experiences for all.

TUNiB Unveils ‘DearMate’ at CES

Korean NLP startup, TUNiB, will showcase its multi-persona chatbot platform, ‘DearMate,’ at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. ‘DearMate’ enables real-time interactions among various chatbots and users while incorporating personality traits. It also includes a hate speech detection model to ensure ethical interactions. TUNiB aims to introduce ‘DearMate’ to international users and explore partnerships at the world’s largest IT exhibition.

AIDrone Revolutionizes Drone Industry

Nearthlab, a prominent provider of autonomous drone solutions, has introduced AIDrone at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). AIDrone, which stands for “Artificial Intelligence Drone”, is designed to assist in various industries like infrastructure inspections, renewables, defense, and public safety. It features a high-performance 64MP EO/IR camera on a dual-axis gimbal for detecting minute details and temperature changes. The drone is undergoing MIL-STD-81H testing, ensuring its durability in different environments. Notably, AIDrone offers advanced autonomous capabilities, even in zero-light and GPS-denied settings, both indoors and outdoors. Weighing about 4 lbs and having a foldable structure, it’s particularly suitable for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, crisis management, and law enforcement. Jay Choi, co-founder and CEO of Nearthlab, highlights AIDrone as a significant advancement in the drone industry, combining high-quality hardware with rapid software developments.