CES 2022: Some offbeat tech & gadgets that made headlines #offbeat #gadgets

New Delhi, Jan 9 : Despite a last-minute surge in the number of Omicron cases, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 in Las Vegas last week managed to deliver a stellar line-up of next-generation technology and gadgets in-person.Here are some of the offbeat, cool gadgets that may alter the future course of technology:1.

Sony Vision-S 02 electric SUV conceptSony unveiled a follow-up to the electric car that it unveiled at the same event two years ago.Named Sony Vision-S 02, it is a 7-seater SUV and uses the same EV/Cloud platform as the prototype (Vision-S 01).Vision-S 02 SUV measures 4.9m in length, 1.9m in width and 1.6m in height.With these dimensions, its size is comparable to that of the Tesla Model Y.It is filled with sensors on the outside and inside.It has CMOS imagers and LiDAR sensors to aid the driver and help it run autonomously.2.Asus ZenBook heralds foldable laptop era At CES 2022, ASUS unveiled its first-ever foldable laptop-tablet hybrid called the ZenBook 17 Fold OLED.The device features a 17-inch folding OLED display.It can fold in half and become a 12.5-inch clamshell laptop with an on-screen keyboard on its lower half.Alternatively, one can also attach an external, physical keyboard to the device.

The ASUS ZenBook 17 Fold OLED packs a 12th-generation Alder Lake Intel Core i7-1250U processor and 16GB RAM.It supports Wi-Fi 6E and has a Wi-Fi stabiliser to ensure a solid connection.3.Intel 5.5Ghz capable 12th Gen CPUIntel announced a new 12th gen desktop CPU that is capable of boosting to 5.5GHz on a single core out of the box.During the announcement, Intel showcased a demo of a configuration running Hitman 3 and the CPU maintained a solid 5.2GHz clock speed on all of its 8 performance cores.Of course, just like the standard Core i9-12900K, this one also has a set of 8 power-efficient E-cores.Initially, the CPU will be available to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) only and will be available for purchase for the end users later.4.Samsungs portable screen ‘FreestyleSamsung announced the launch of its all-new portable screen and entertainment device, the Freestyle, at CES 2022.The Freestyle offers first-of-its-kind technology and flexibility to deliver optimal viewing and entertainment for customers looking to bring video and audio content wherever they go.Targeted toward Gen Z and millennials, the Freestyle is a projector, smart speaker and ambient lighting device all rolled into one lightweight, portable device.When it comes to portability, unlike conventional, boxy projectors, the devices versatile cradle allows rotation of up to 180 degrees, enabling users to show high-quality video anywhere -- tables, floors, walls or even ceilings -- without requiring any separate screen.5.BMW turns your car into private cinema loungeLeading German luxury car-maker BMW Group has previewed an in-car entertainment system for its future models.The ‘My Mode Theatre transforms the rear of the interior into a private cinema lounge with surround sound and 5G connectivity with a panorama display in 32:9 format.It offers a 31-inch display, 5G connectivity, 8K resolution, surround sound and individual streaming programme.

The large screen with a smart TV function is extended out of the headliner on request by a sophisticated rotary movement on two articulated rails at the sides.The BMW theatre screen can be controlled by touch operation or using touchpads integrated into the rear doors.6.Hyundai showcases robot for Metamobility futureAutomobile manufacturer Hyundai Motor shared its vision for pioneering the use of robotics in both the real world and metaverse.In support of its future vision for robotics and mobility, the company revealed its new concept of Metamobility, to pioneer a smart device-metaverse connection that will expand the role of mobility to virtual reality (VR).

"The idea behind Metamobility is that space, time and distance will all become irrelevant.By connecting robots to the metaverse, we will be able to move freely between both the real world and virtual reality," said the company.

Hyundai Motor also shared its vision of how robots will act as a medium between the real world and virtual spaces.wh/na/arm Freestyles unique technology allows customers to take video content with them wherever they need it.It is portable and lightweight and can be used as a smart speaker, projector and ambient lighting device.The device is portable and can be rotated up to 180°, which allows it to display high-quality video on any surface, including walls, ceilings or floors.

BMW transforms your car into a cinema lounge.The German luxury car manufacturer BMW Group showcased a robot for the future of Metamobility.

Hyundai unveils robot to support its future Metamobility" concept.Hyundai Motor is a mobile manufacturer that shared their vision of pioneering robotics in the real world.

Metamobilitys idea is to make space, distance and time irrelevant.The company said that by connecting robots with the metaverse we can move freely between the real and virtual worlds.

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