Anti-snoring pillow, transparent television, flying car… The most surprising technological innovations from CES 2024
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CES Las Vegas 2024, an unmissable annual event to discover all the technological innovations of the moment, ended this Friday, January 12. A look back at the most surprising and craziest inventions that could one day change your daily life.
Transparent television
It is one of the star products of this CES. Presented by LG Electronic, the first transparent Oled television on the market has a 77-inch screen and offers a unique user experience by blending into the decor when it is used. is off. Designed to free up the layout of a room, it can be placed in the center, separating two living spaces, or against a window without obstructing the view. 60~/p>
LG unveils a Transparent OLED TV at CES 2024 👀📺#CES2024 pic.twitter.com/QSGam1kmyD
— Trusted Reviews📱💻 🎮 (@trustedreviews) January 9, 2024
Although other manufacturers, including Samsung, have also presented similar products, LG's is ready to go to market this year, while the others are still in the technological concept stage.
The smart stroller
Walking your baby hands-free is now possible, thanks to the Ella stroller from Glüxkind. This smart stroller has driving assistance, parking assistance, and an automatic braking system. Equipped with two speakers, it could even help parents put their baby to sleep thanks to the "rock your baby" which will rock the child in the pram automatically while broadcasting white noise to put them to sleep. A gadget available from spring for a starting amount of 3,500 euros.
GluxKind’s smart stroller ‘Ella’ is making waves at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/qnpg3AfF4P
— Reuters (@Reuters) January 6, 2023
The anti-snoring pillow
Designed by the company 10Minds, this pillow called "Motion Sleep" is capable of detecting movements with a very specific objective: to improve the sleep of people who snore or face breathing difficulties. This not only identifies the sounds of snoring but also accurately measures oxygen saturation levels using a ring. It dynamically adjusts the positions of seven air cushions placed at the level of the head and back to alleviate discomfort.
CES 2024 unveiled the Motion Pillow, a smart solution for snoring. It uses a 'Solution Box' to detect snoring and adjusts the user's head position with built-in airbags, improving airflow and minimizing snoring without interrupting sleep.#ces #ces2024 pic.twitter.com/1rmYx4W3Wp
— Interesting Engineering (@IntEngineering) January 8, 2024
The connected cat litter box
Her name is "Pawbby". In addition to its very 1980s design, this connected litter box has a double bottom and a deodorizer system. It allows the feline's owner to only change the litter approximately every two weeks and informs them via notifications when the litter needs to be changed. The device is already available for sale in the United States for $699.
I tested a new device – PAWBBY Self-cleaning Cat Litter Box. Stylish, Functional, and Reliable for Pet Safety, The Perfect Choice! 😺 I recommend it! 🌟
Amazon Store: https://t.co/60bYGbVD5F #PAWBBY pic.twitter.com/K6qRyjEaE2— Hosico cat (@Hosico_cat) August 30, 2023
The home health check-up
French start-up Withings unveils BeamO, a "multiscope" 4-in-1 that allows you to carry out your own health check-up at home. The device is equipped with a thermometer, an electrocardiogram, a stethoscope and an oximeter. Scheduled for launch in June in Europe, the United States and the United Kingdom at a price of 250 euros, BeamO is presented as a complement to teleconsultation.
Introducing BeamO, the world’s first multiscope for revolutionary at-home checkups, enabling you to observe not only your temperature, but also your heart and lungs. https://t.co/vwXn99byuU#CESUnveiled #CES2024 pic.twitter.com/oVQ2bkuF7X
— Withings (@Withings) January 8, 2024
The intelligent shoe sole
No more sore feet. Designed by the Solecooler company, located in Banyuls-sur-Mer in the Pyrénées-Orientales, this battery-free sole alerts you to the risks of ulcers or blisters. ;The 150 pressure and temperature sensors powered by the steps send warnings to your smartphone.
SoleCooler wins ISPO Award 2023 for Climfeet https://t.co/BLEUgVM525
— Heating & cooling insoles thanks to your footsteps (@Solecooler) March 12, 2023
Connected toilets
If you are bored in the toilet and sometimes regret not having anyone to talk to, this connected toilet seat developed by the American company Kohler might interest you. It responds to its user's voice and executes when asked to activate water spraying, hot air drying or even UV cleaning. The PureWash E930 is available for sale for $1,289.
#CES2024 – Désormais, des toilettes connectées de luxe se contrôlent par la voix. C’est le fabricant américain Kohler qui présente son PureWash E930. pic.twitter.com/LTBxt9tVDe
— Bruno Guglielminetti | Mon Carnet (@Guglielminetti) January 8, 2024
The anti-itch
Developed in Japan by Kenzo Ibano, the Osaka Heat Cool ThermoScratch comes from the work of Osaka University. It combines cold and hot to create the illusion of a soft haptic touch that makes you forget the need to scratch. A gadget that we imagine is useful when we experience an itching sensation and which apparently has proven itself during on-site demonstrations, but whose price is for the hour unknown.
温度変化を用いて引っかいたような錯覚を身体に与えるデバイス「ThermoScratch」を開発。冷たいものを同時に触った時に痛いと感じる「サーマルグリル錯覚」を用いて、かゆみを緩和する。https://t.co/eoKft7fDfQ#サーマルグリル #ヘルステック #ThermoScratch #ヒートクール #Kickstarter
— fabcross (@fabcrossjp) June 27, 2023
The flying car
Who has never dreamed of getting out of traffic jams on the road to drive in the air ? Although prototypes of horizontal take-off vehicles have become a constant at each edition of the CES show in Las Vegas, the futuristic design model of Xpeng "Aeroht eVTOL Flying Car" is ready for takeoff.
The eVTOL Flying Car from Xpeng Aeroht is an electric flying car, a hybrid of super car and helicopter pic.twitter.com/fb3yP45BLO
— Autoblog (@therealautoblog) January 9, 2024
Test flights have already been carried out thanks to obtaining a special permit issued by the Chinese government to fly this vehicle equipped with Eight propellers are capable of flying the two-ton electric machine at around a hundred meters altitude. Marketing by 2026 would be targeted.