Learn Something Episode 21: CES 2018 Technology Special
In this week’s episode of the top 100 ranking Learn Something podcast - CES 2018 and the future of consumer technology.
CES 2017 - Hug Someone From Across The World With This Internet-Connected Teddy Bear
It’s rare that a gadget makes you smile - like, really smile with a simple intention of bringing joy to one’s life. Parihug, an internet-connected teddy bear that let’s you hug a loved one from across the globe, is one of those rare times.
HTC Vive Wins CES 2017 With Wireless VR And Motion Tracking For Real-Life Objects
HTC announced some new upgrades for their Vive VR platform - including a new motion tracker, wireless adaptor and improved audio. But is this new hardware any good? I went to their private event at CES 2017 and found out...
The Best TVs Of CES 2017
Another year, another tonne of TV announcements at CES 2017 - but what were the best screens out there in Vegas? I found out and wrote a feature for BBC's Science Focus Magazine!
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CES 2017 - Holosonics Audio Spotlight Is The Speaker That Only You Can Hear
Ever wished you could just shut out the times when your friends decide to watch terrible shows on the TV? Well, with Holosonics Audio Spotlight speakers, now you can - built to project sounds like a beam of light to the person sitting right in front of it.
CES 2017 - Kino-mo Holographic Technology Is The Future Of In-Store Displays
When you think of in-store posters, chances are you imagine a simple poster hanging in the window. But Kino-mo are looking to innovate with their brand new Hypervsn technology - bringing 3D holograms to stores.
Snapchat Spectacles Took Over CES 2017 Without Actually Being There
As the next Snapchat Spectacles location was revealed just outside the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas, Snap Inc. quickly became one of the most influential companies at CES without actually being on the show floor.
CES 2017 - New Intel VR Headset Turns Your Living Room Into A Game
Named ‘Project Alloy,’ Intel’s Virtual Reality hardware is set to up the game by mapping your room and adapting it as part of the video game you’re playing.
CES 2017 - Emotech’s Olly Is A Robot With Feelings
Meet Olly - a CES Innovation Award-Winning robot by Emotech which they claim has both “feelings,” and a “personality.” As someone who was equally amazed and terrified when watching Her, I’m going to give this device the benefit of the doubt.
Samsung Announces New 75-Inch QLED TV At CES 2017
Keeping the CES TV battles alive, Samsung has announced their brand new 75-inch 4K QLED TV - the “Q” meaning a ‘Quantum Dot Technology’ to produce near-true-to-life colour.
This Smart Toothbrush Uses “Embedded AI” To Improve Your Brushing
If one word was needed, to describe many gadgets at CES 2017, it would be “over-engineered” - companies that build a product, to solve a problem that never existed in the first place. Part of me believes that this AI-enabled toothbrush, known as Ara falls into that category.
LG ‘Smart Instaview’ Fridge Has One Killer App Amongst A Lot Of Pointless Features
Following the initial tease last year, LG have formally announced their Smart Instaview fridge at CES 2017 - but only one feature truly sticks out amongst a sea of pointless additions.
LG’s Incredibly Thin “Wallpaper” OLED TV Announced At CES 2017
LG are looking to defend their position atop the TV mountain at CES - announcing the stunningly slim LG SIGNATURE OLED TV W-series.
The Buzzword Of CES 2017 Is "Millennial." What The Hell Is A Millennial Anyway?
During the first day of CES 2017 announcements, the word "millennial" was used 32 times. It's fair to say this is quickly becoming the buzzword of this year's show, but does anybody even know what it means?
Huawei Announces New Honor 6X Smartphone at CES 2017
Huawei just announced the next phone in their Honor line-up - the 6X - sporting an updated version dual-camera system they introduced five years ago, a decently low price and a fairly run-of-the-mill "me too" design attitude.
Chrysler Portal Concept Car Unveiled At CES 2017
Chrysler has announced their latest concept car at CES 2017. Named the Portal, the team claim it is “a car designed by millennials for millennials.”
CES 2017: What To Expect From The World’s Biggest Tech Show?
So, Christmas is over… Now what? Well, for any nerd, that would be CES – the Consumer Electronics Show. Every January, Las Vegas comes alive with the global gadget giants announcing their line-up of tech for the whole year.
New Rising Media Is Going To CES 2017
What happens in Vegas gets blogged about in January… Extremely thrilled to announce that New Rising Media is making the trip out to cover CES for the first time ever. But this isn’t just any CES, it’s the 50th anniversary of this legendary technology show.
What Is The Future Of Consumer Technology? I Found Out At CES Unveiled Paris
What is the future of consumer technology? Jason England went along to CES Unveiled Paris and watched Shawn DuBruvac's presentation on future trends, to find out.