At the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where every facet of technology, from medical devices to gaming accessories, is explored, this year’s edition featured 4,000 exhibitors. Among the showcased products, certain recurring themes emerged. Artificial Intelligence (AI) took center stage, permeating various applications, from gaming hardware to robots and household appliances. The collaboration between Samsung and LG also brought an unexpected showdown. As CES 2024 concluded, Hypebeast compiled key trends, highlighting advancements in AI, next-generation gaming, transparent TV screens, multi-purpose robotics, and innovations in smart home technology.
1. Advancements in AI
AI innovations took various forms at CES 2024. The BMind Smart Mirror by Baracoda Daily Healthtech stood out, utilizing facial and gesture recognition along with voice commands to enhance users’ mental well-being. Cappella, an AI-powered app, claimed to “translate” a baby’s cries with a 95% accuracy rate. Additionally, HP introduced the HP Spectre x360 14, a laptop with subtle AI-enabled features.
2. Next-Generation Gaming
Gaming hardware remained a prominent trend, with Razer partnering with Samsung for the Blade 16 Laptop, featuring a 240Hz OLED panel. The XGIMI Aladdin projector offered a large-screen gaming experience controlled through voice commands. MSI and Hyperkin presented new handheld gaming devices, showcasing cutting-edge technology and a nostalgic revival of the Sega Genesis.
3. Transparent TV Screens
Both Samsung and LG unveiled their first transparent screens, each employing different technologies. Samsung’s MicroLED TV utilized microLED panels, while LG’s OLED Signature TV implemented OLED technology. Both models were praised for breaking ground in transparent screen technology, potentially impacting future developments in computers and monitors.
4. Multi-Purpose Robotics
CES 2024 challenged traditional perceptions of robots, featuring unconventional designs with practical applications. WIRobotics showcased WIM, a walking assist robot designed to aid seniors and those with limited mobility. Holoconnects presented the Holobox, a monitor displaying 3D renderings of individuals for real-time interactions.
5. Smart Home Technology
Innovations in smart home technology included Kohler’s PureWash E930 bidet attachment with voice command capabilities, offering a more luxurious bathroom experience. Lockly’s Visage smart lock utilized face-scanning technology, akin to Apple’s FaceID, while Philips introduced the Wi-Fi Palm Recognition Smart Deadbolt, employing palm vein pattern scans for security and doorbell functionality.
