Mankind is constantly moving into the future and trying to provide itself there with the appropriate level of technology. And to see them in concentrated form even before they are released on the market is possible at the annual exhibition CES, which has long been a symbol of technological progress. And at the current event, which was held not so long ago, you could see a lot of interesting concepts designed to make life easier and more interesting. Here are 12 gadgets of the future, demonstrated at the exhibition CES-2022.
1. 4K TV on quantum dots
TV-set with application of quantum technologies. /Photo: epravda.com.ua
Sony during the exhibition was announced release of the flagship model on the market Bravia XR A95K - a TV with OLED-display on quantum dots. Produce it in two sizes - the diagonal of 55 and 65 inches, and sales will begin this year. The use of quantum technologies allowed gadget to have a display with 4K resolution and refresh rate of 120 Hz, which improved image performance in color and brightness, as well as wider viewing angles. In addition, in the design of the TV there is another innovation - the "smart" processor Cognitive Processor XR, which is able to change the depth of the image based on the point of focus of the viewer's gaze and provides for automatic HDR calibration when the gadget is connected to the PlayStation 5 console. But there is no data on the cost of the TV of the future yet.
2. The "smart" bird feeder
Even feeding birds can become progressive. /Photo: indiegogo.com
This gadget would make a great gift for those who love nature and innovation. Now the delights of technological progress can be experienced by birds, because the Bird Buddy is a "smart" feeder just for birds. Now, instead of a simple birdhouse, you can buy this house, equipped with a built-in camera, for $199. The owner of such a feeder can use a special app to take pictures of birds. Moreover, he will know exactly when it is possible to do it, because the system sends notifications that a certain hungry bird flew up to get something to eat. In addition, the app can tell the owner information about the species of birds that visit the feeder, allowing him to adjust the feed if necessary.
3. Virtual boxing glove
Boxing in virtual reality is now possible. /Photo: wp.com
Today, they're trying to put literally anything in virtual reality. The boxing glove is no exception. The Liteboxer VR concept is an opportunity to box by creating a virtual platform in front of you. Other services provided by the project include consultations with a real-life trainer to work out the right schedule and intensity for your workout depending on your goal, and even licensed pop music. The app's subscription price is $19 a month, but a free seven-day trial is available for those who want to test the system before purchasing.
4. purse tracker
Gadget that won't let you lose your wallet. /Photo: engadget.com
Apple has released a gadget called the AirTag to keep your wallet from getting lost in the back of your apartment or elsewhere. At CES-2022, a slightly different gadget was presented, but with similar functionality. We are talking about the accessory Chipolo Card Spot Tracker, which consists of a plastic card, similar in size to a credit card, and a special application "Locator". It is enough to place the card in the wallet, and its location can always be tracked. The cost of the tracker is $35
5. Gadget for hair coloring at home
Gadget for hair coloring at home. /Photo: hitechglitz.com
The world famous cosmetics corporation L'Oreal also participated in the CES-2022. It was presented a curious gadget that should appeal to those who like to regularly experiment with the image, but do not want to constantly sign up for salons. The panacea should be a device called ColorSonic, which allows high-quality hair coloring at home. The gadget will be able to mix the dyes and even apply them evenly to the hair. However, those who are interested in this unusual concept will have to wait: the company plans to release it on the market only in a year, and there is no information about the price yet.
6. Milk and baby formula heater
Feeding babies can also be made technological. /Photo: shopify.com
Innovation hasn't skirted the care of the littlest ones. Perhaps any parent has at least once faced the problem of how to feed an infant warm milk or formula while on the road. On the market, of course, there are all kinds of heaters, but according to users, they are not very user-friendly: they either take too long to warm or overheat. A solution was presented at the exhibition - it was a device BisbeeBaby Keddle. Not only will it heat milk to the desired temperature in just a couple of minutes, but it will also make the process of preparing formula easier. In addition, the manufacturer claims that the relevance of the gadget is not lost after the little one grows up: BisbeeBaby Keddle is also suitable for making cocoa or tea. The cost of this curious device is $125.
7. Winter electric bike
Electric bike for winter extreme. /Photo: euronews.com
At the exhibition of the latest technology and interesting gadgets for true extreme riders. We are talking about multifunctional transport MoonBike, which is positioned as the first electric bike on the planet. The construction of the unit - a ski and a track, power plant is represented by an electric motor, allowing a maximum speed of 42 km / h. On one battery electric bike can run for about an hour and a half, with the connection of additional time of operation is doubled. Specially designed for winter, it can easily run on snow and withstand temperatures down to -25 degrees Celsius. In addition, it is called completely silent. The MoonBike is available for $8,500.
8. Chameleon car
The chameleon car has become a reality. /Photo: assets.bwbx.io
At CES this year BMW has shown an entertaining concept car called the iX Flow. The peculiarity of this electric crossover is its body, which is able to change its shade with the push of a button. This is made possible through the use of electronic ink technology E Ink: today the range of the car consists of three colors - white, gray and black. The developers think that this ability of the car will save it from unnecessary coloring at car service centers, and even help to reduce energy consumption in the summer season: if you change the body color to white in the sunny weather, the reflective abilities of the shade will allow you not to keep the air conditioner in the cabin constantly on
9. Lenses for augmented reality
The most technologically advanced lenses available today. /Photo: popularmechanics.com
Unlike the aforementioned projects, the augmented reality contact lens concept has been on display at CES-2022 for several years in a row. But each time the development gets more and more new abilities or possibilities for distribution. So, the manufacturer of lenses, which give the opportunity to receive notifications "right in the eye", this year announced the beginning of cooperation with sports applications, such as Adidas Running or Slopes, as they believe that for athletes their development will be the most relevant. After all, it will allow them not to be distracted during a workout on condition of receiving data or notifications - they will not even have to put their eyes down on their hand.
10. "Smart" watches without a dial
A new trend could be watches without a dial. /Photo: barrons.com
No matter how much the usual watches were modernized with the help of scientific and technological progress, they have never lost their original function - if you look at them, you can see the time. However, the developers of the "smart" accessory NoWatch went even further - their dial does not show anything at all. The gadget's distinctive feature is that it is able to measure the temperature, blood oxygen level, count the pulse and even predict the mood of the owner for the next 60 minutes, as a method of combating stress, sends this information to a special application on your smartphone. And the dial instead of the display suggests a set of interchangeable inserts, among which there are semi-precious stones, such as amethyst or malachite. Thus, being a multifunctional gadget, NoWatch can also be a piece of jewelry. The cost of a smart watch without a dial is $599.
11. Desk-Computer
A hybrid of a table and computer for gamers. /Photo: epravda.com.ua
At CES-2022 delighted fans of computer games with a novelty. So, the developer of gaming equipment Razer was presented the concept of Project Sophia, which is a gaming table with built-in PC. The display uses OLED-screen with a diagonal of 65 or 77 inches. The tabletop view is 13 electronic modules, which are mounted on magnets, which allows you to easily place them in a user-friendly sequence. The set of the unit itself provides a number of useful accessories and gadgets: backlighting for the screen, CPU temperature sensor, icons for quick applications launch, chat, calendar, audio mixers, tablets, and even a device to heat liquid in a mug. True, the developers have not yet named the time of release of Project Sophia on the market, as well as the cost, but it has already managed to attract a lot of attention.
12. reusable stickers
Stickers for sensible consumption. /Photo: wp.com
The trend of smart consumption and ecologization of human life and activities has long been picked up by a variety of companies. In particular, at the CES-2022 exhibition there were presented electronic post-it notes called VersaNotes. Basically, the small gadgets are micro 10x10 or 10x15 centimeters, which act as a reusable sticker. The sheets are attached to surfaces with magnets, and they can be cleared of inscriptions by clicking on a special indentation. The VersaNotes kit includes three different colors of microplates, as well as a VersaPen stylus. The cost of the kit is about $30.
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