CES Awards
This week we wrap up our CES 2021 coverage with the CES Awards show. We look at what Products Engadget, Digital Trends, CNET, and CES thought were notable and newsworthy. As usual we look at your emails and discuss the news of the week.
Engadget Best of CES 2021 finalists! Samsung Bot Handy TCL Wearable Display - It has two Full HD OLED screens that create a 140-degree field of view... and that's it. There's no battery onboard or chunky arms for processors (although a small onboard chip powers the displays). Just connect the device to your phone, laptop or tablet via USB-C to project your media to the glasses. Earin A-3 - The A-3 are shaped almost like little discs with thin ovals slightly sticking out of one side. Not only are they much more discreet than standard earbuds, but they have no left or right designation so you can freely swap them between ears. The open design lets you listen to tunes while also allowing you to hear what's going on around you. Although they don't have active noise cancellation, the A-3 include wind noise reduction algorithms to improve the listening experience. Sony 360 Reality Audio speakers (SRS-RA5000 and SRS-RA3000) - The SRS-RA5000 and SRS-RA3000 are WiFi-connected wireless units that work in a similar fashion to Sonos. If the music you’re listening to isn’t in the 360 format, the speakers are equipped with an algorithm that converts the content. TCL Alto R1 soundbar Samsung JetBot 90 AI+ Best TV Products - LG C1 OLED, TCL 6-Series (8K), Samsung Neo QLED, Sony Cognitive Processor XR Digital Trends The 15 coolest gadgets at CES 2021 LG Transparent Smart Bed TV - Imagine waking up in the morning, giving a little stretch and a yawn, and then activating a 55-inch Minority Report-level transparent screen, one that rolls up from the bottom of your bed and displays the day’s weather, traffic, news, and social media streams.Samsung’s Micro-LED TVs Samsung JetBot 90 A.I.+
CNET Best of CES 2021
LG Transparent OLED Display Concept TCL TVs expand to 85 inches and 8K
Alarm.com Touchless Video Doorbell - Instead of pushing a button, this new doorbell from Alarm.com uses a doormat and AI to detect when someone has arrived at your doorstep, and lets you talk to them through an app with the built-in camera and microphone. It's a touchless system for the age of the coronavirus.
Samsung Robot Butler (Bot Handy) Kohler Touchless Toilet Samsung JetBot 90 AI
CES 2021 Innovation Awards 1MORE ColorBuds True Wireless Headphones - The 1MORE ColorBuds are a colorful, dynamic true wireless earbud that is designed to not only match your style, but also match your everyday needs. The ColorBuds bring artistry to sound to create a fashionable, colorful hifi true wireless product that was designed with ultra-lightweight compact earbuds and a compact case making it the ultimate sound accessory. The newest onboard Bluetooth chipset enables mirroring mode, which is better than the standard master and slave format. This increases the antennae efficiency while solving issues of high latency. Four brilliant colors mean there is one for everyone's style or look. Mark Levinson № 5206 Precision Preamplifier - The No 5206 (~$9K) Blends the finest materials, technology, and artisanship for exceptional beauty and performance with a fully discrete, dual-monaural unified class A unified line stage, which has been awarded two patents, a class A headphone output, and a hybrid gain topology MM/MC phono stage. Outstanding digital audio capability with AES, S/PDIF, asynchronous USB inputs for high-resolution playback of PCM (up to 32 bit/384kHz) and DSD (up to 11.2MHz), MQA full decode and Bluetooth with aptX-HD. Extensive control options with Ethernet, USB, RS-232, IR input, and 12V trigger I/O, the included custom aluminum remote, and the Mark Levinson 5Kontrol app. LG CineBeam Laser 4K - LG HU810P (~$2.7K) is a home cinema 4K UHD Laser projector that delivers premium picture quality regardless of viewing environment and lighting conditions while offering easy installation. XGIMI RS - Premium 4K Home Theater - XGIMI 4K 3D LED home projector provides unparalleled 2000 ANSI lumen, 300’’ giant screen and intelligent XGIMI INUI in a very portable size. Built-in two 8W 55 mm Harman Kardon speakers produce incredible sound, the advanced projection adjustment technology ensures the easiest setup and creates the best user experience. LG Eclair (QP5) - LG Eclair QP5 is an innovative 3.1.2-channel speaker system designed for customers craving three-dimensional audio quality without the traditional sound bar design. This compact speaker, with up-firing drivers, supports Dolby Atmos as well as DTS:X for more immersive audio experiences. The speaker even comes with a new low-vibration subwoofer that offers an impressively booming sound that will not annoy the neighbors. eufy Security eufyCam 2 Pro - The eufyCam 2 Pro ($320) is eufy Security's most advanced battery camera security system to date. The system boasts 2K resolution, 365 days' battery life, local storage, Apple HomeKit support, and an on-device AI for smart and accurate detection. Plus, it has advanced features, including an IP67 weatherproof rating, two-way audio, and clear night vision. eufy Security Smart Lock Touch&WIFi - The eufy Security Smart Lock features 3D fingerprint recognition, built-in Wi-Fi for remote control, 1-year battery life, and IP65 weatherproofing. Smart Lock can unlock within just 1.3 seconds with a single touch of a finger. It’s one of the safest, most convenient, and most reliable fingerprint networked smart door locks that supports fingerprint recognition, digital buttons, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi remote control, and physical keys for 5 ways to unlock. Arlo Essential Indoor Camera - The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera ($130) is a smart indoor security solution that offers ultimate privacy and secure indoor monitoring. The versatile camera enables users to monitor babies, pets, elderly family members and more in the home. Featuring an easy-to-control, automated privacy shield, the camera gives families the final decision on when they want the device on or off, resulting in unparalleled peace of mind. This Essential Indoor Camera boasts 1080p HD video, a 130-degree diagonal field-of-view, motion and audio detection and two-way audio. Broad platform compatibility with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and IFTTT enables easy interaction, automation and control. Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell - The Arlo Touchless Video Doorbell is a proximity-sensing front door monitoring security solution designed to alert users on visitor’s approach, before they ring the doorbell. The Touchless Video Doorbell provides industry-leading vertical field of view for an expansive and precise front porch picture. Users can see visitors from head-to-toe and packages on the doorstep thanks to 180-degree viewing angle, optimized 1:1 aspect ratio and full HD video quality, enabling vivid details. Direct-to-mobile SIP calls, clear, two-way audio and pre-recorded, quick-reply messages enable convenient, in-the-moment communication with visitors. The Touchless Video Doorbell connects directly to WiFI and is hardwired for power. LG 65-inch OLED 4K TV (Model OLED 65G1) - LG 65-inch 4K OLED TV 65G1 featuring the α9 Gen 4 AI Processor delivers incredible picture and sound quality for the most immersive viewing and home entertainment experiences. LG 83-inch OLED 4K TV (Model OLED 83C1) - The 83C1 is the latest OLED TV by LG and is packed with advanced features such as fast speeds for less input lag and 4K HFR technology, which makes playing games and watching sports incredibly enjoyable. Samsung 85” QN900A MINI LED TV - The 85” Q900 miniLED TV uses new advancements in Samsung’s image processing technology to deliver exemplary picture quality—creating the perfect showcase for professional photographers, designers, artists, or anyone who wants an outstanding visual experience. Samsung 88” MICROLED TV - Samsung has pioneered modular MicroLED technology, paving the way for the next generation of stunning displays. Samsung’s new 88’’ MicroLED TV takes that outstanding picture quality even further using Active Matrix LED technology to create a wider range of brightness, perfect black levels without reflection or light leakage, and zero blur or delay.
