Innovative Highlights from CES 2022: Insights by Rob Crasco
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Welcome to "Virtually Everything," my weekly roundup of curated tech articles. I attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) virtually last week, and this edition will highlight the standout technologies and announcements that caught my attention.
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Thanks, Rob Crasco
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CES 2022: Discover the BMW iX Flow — Revolutionary Color-Changing Tech Among the most captivating displays at CES 2022 was the BMW iX Flow, featuring an innovative color-changing exterior utilizing "E Ink" technology. This wrap can shift between shades of white, black, and gray.
www.bmwblog.com
Spatial Computing/XR
PlayStation VR2 Specs and Name Unveiled at CES 2022 | TechRadar Sony has officially named its next-generation VR headset, introducing the PSVR 2 Sense controllers and a VR-exclusive spin-off of Horizon.
www.techradar.com
Qualcomm and Microsoft Team Up for Future AR Glasses — CNET This collaboration indicates Microsoft's intention to scale down the HoloLens 2 for new devices that will integrate with smartphones.
www.cnet.com
CES 2022: New VR Headset Designed to be Worn Like Glasses Would you consider wearing a VR headset if it were compact enough to resemble regular glasses?
techxplore.com
Mojo Vision Unveils New Investment and Adidas Partnership — NotebookCheck.net News Mojo Vision announced a $45 million investment and plans to collaborate with various fitness brands, including Adidas, to develop smart contact lenses that overlay data in real-time.
www.notebookcheck.net
This Week In XR: New XR Innovations At CES VR and AR technologies were prominent topics throughout the hybrid event.
www.forbes.com
Metaverse/Web3
Hyundai at CES 2022: Robotics, Metaverse, and Metamobility Concepts Hyundai showcased its ambitious vision for robotics, metamobility, and the metaverse at its booth in Las Vegas.
pocketnow.com
LG and Panasonic Enter the Metaverse Both companies presented their initial strategies for engaging with the metaverse at this year's CES.
www.channelnews.com.au
NVIDIA Omniverse Now Accessible to Creators — VRFocus New functionalities, including Omniverse Nucleus Cloud, have been introduced.
www.vrfocus.com
Robotics/AI
Massage Robotics: Experience Robotic Touch — TechRadar At CES 2022, a pair of robotic arms provided gentle massages, showcasing innovation in the field.
www.techradar.com
Meeting Ameca the Humanoid: A New Era of Robotics — CNET Ameca, the humanoid robot that gained fame last year, was publicly demonstrated at CES 2022, highlighting the increasingly blurred lines between humans and machines.
www.cnet.com
Nvidia Sets the Scene for AI Everywhere at CES 2022 — ZDNet Despite the diverse themes of CES 2022, one common thread was the prominence of artificial intelligence.
www.zdnet.com
CES 2022: Roborock’s S7 MaxV Ultra — The Dream Cleaning Machine — CNET The S7 MaxV Ultra from Roborock combines vacuuming and mopping capabilities, promising to be the ideal floor cleaner.
www.cnet.com
Skydio 2 Plus: A New Era of Drone Video Capabilities at CES 2022 — CNET This new drone impressed with its ability to track me while mountain biking, featuring advanced communications and a flight time of 27 minutes.
www.cnet.com
Defibrillator Drone Saves Life
A drone equipped with a defibrillator played a crucial role in saving a 71-year-old Swedish man who suffered a heart attack while shoveling snow last December.
futurism.com
And the Rest
Samsung Odyssey Ark Curved Gaming Monitor: An Unusual Vertical Design — Tom’s Hardware This 55-inch monitor features a 16:9 aspect ratio and 4K resolution, with a height-adjustable stand. However, details on its refresh rate, response time, brightness, and HDR support remain unconfirmed.
www.tomshardware.com