The second day of CES, after a wave of news from names like AMD and NVIDIA, ended with the announcement of the finalists for the Best of CES 2021 awards.
As we noted in the full summary, we were not sure what this year’s CES would be like, just online and in the middle of a pandemic. However, our briefings and online investigations lead to nominees in 14 categories and several heated discussions in direct messages and video conference calls. Who knew we would be so in love with laptops? (We did.)
From the best wearables to the most innovative transport ads, take a look at all the finalists right here. They are a combination of heavyweights, like Samsung and Intel, and smaller teams like Wearable Devices Ltd (I wonder what they do …) and the furry creation of Vanguard Industries.
While we are deciding on the possible winners, you can give your opinion on the People’s Choice Award. Vote right here. Surveys will close just before our award ceremony, today at 4:30 pm Eastern Time.
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With Vizio selling OLEDs for less, it looks like LG is responding.
Buried in the presentation of the LG CES 2021, Forbes highlights, the company announced a new line of OLED TVs. The A1 series will be an even cheaper option than the C1 (pictured above) and B1 models, but potential buyers should be aware of some features they will lose compared to the more expensive versions.
We do not have prices for any of the 2021 TVs yet, but there is no 120 Hz screen, variable refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 on these. We anticipate that they will still have the incredible black levels and contrast ratio that we expect from OLED, so they are really better configured for movie lovers on a limited budget than next generation console owners who want to eliminate all possible casing. of resources.
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The Quantum Operation Inc prototype can be big business, if it works.
One in 10 Americans is diabetic. To maintain health, diabetics need to have regular blood tests by finger puncture or use an implanted glucose monitor. A startup says its new prototype can track blood sugar levels without the need for needles.
Quantum Operation Inc, exhibitor at CES, says its wearable prototype can accurately measure blood sugar in the pulse. He uses a small spectrometer, which scans the blood to measure glucose. The user simply needs to slide the clock and activate the monitoring in the menu and, after about 20 seconds, he takes a blood sugar reading.
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And a gaming chair with a wraparound OLED screen.
Razer loves to be silly at CES sometimes, announcing concepts that never reach the real world. This year, Project Hazel is a timely attempt to reimagine a smart mask, with a lot of Razer style flourishes and high-tech updates. It has RGB lights, of course, a transparent front cover to allow people to see your mouth and a built-in microphone and speaker that amplify your voice. Oh, and active air ventilation that would be as effective as an N95 medical mask.
Razer also sparked Project Brooklyn, a gaming chair with a huge curved 60-inch OLED screen that folds into the back of the seat like a pair of wings. The chances of this being on sale are slim – rollable OLEDs are incredibly expensive.
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Shhh, shhhh.
Moflin is an AI pet robot that looks like someone who spilled water on a Mogwai microphone. Moflin, like many of the softest robots we’ve seen in the past, comes with “emotional capabilities” and the ability to learn. Niche? Oh, definitely. But have you ever seen the egg-shaped nest where you ‘sleep’ to reload? Lovely.
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