CES 2024: Everything revealed so far, from Nvidia and AI to Samsung's Ballie robot | TechCrunch
Jan 08, 2024 - news.bensbites.co
CES 2024 has kicked off in Las Vegas, with major tech companies including Nvidia, LG, Samsung, and Kia making significant announcements. Kia unveiled a new modular EV van lineup, while Samsung reintroduced Ballie, a home robot, and announced its renewed commitment to sustainability. Timekettle launched the X1 Interpreter Hub, a real-time translator, and LG revealed a wireless transparent OLED TV. French startup Neoplants showcased bio-engineered houseplants that work as air purifiers, and Samsung also previewed its new generation of foldable and rollable displays. Nvidia announced its GeForce RTX, including the GeForce RTX 40 Super series of desktop graphics cards, and AMD debuted its new Ryzen 8000G processors.
Bosch demonstrated two eye-tracking technologies for driving, and a range of smart cooking appliances were also presented. Volkswagen plans to add an AI-powered chatbot to all models equipped with its IDA voice assistant, and Apple announced that its Vision Pro will be available in the U.S. from February 2. Other companies made announcements ahead of the event, including Withings, Invoxia, and Qualcomm. The event also saw the introduction of a 'voice frequency absorber', robotic shoes, and a device that turns an iPhone into a BlackBerry-era relic.
Key takeaways:
Kia has announced a new fleet of modular EV vans, with no specific details on pricing, specs or launch dates.
Samsung has reintroduced Ballie, a home robot, and has also renewed its commitment to sustainability, incorporating recycled materials into its products.
Timekettle has launched the X1 Interpreter Hub, a real-time translation system capable of supporting up to 20 people at once in five different languages.
Apple has announced that the Vision Pro will be available in the U.S. starting February 2, with pre-orders opening on January 19.
