There were a lot of “maybes” and “hopes” thrown at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) because many of the products demonstrated there would take months or years to launch. That’s if they do enter the market. Prototypes, previews and proof-of-concepts are the theme at the annual technology conference in Las Vegas. But luckily for those eager to get their hands on the latest products, there are a few exceptions every year.
CES 2024 Picks
Below, we’ve rounded up a list of products at CES 2024 that you can actually buy or pre-order right now, including innovative wearables, sticker TVs, and physical manifestations of artificial intelligence. Some of them shock us, while others make us wonder.
1.Clicks Creator Keyboard Founder’s Edition
The Y2K revival is in full swing. This one-piece protective case features a physical backlit keyboard that supports standard shortcut keys (such as CMD + A for “select all”), reminiscent of Sidekicks and BlackBerrys of yesteryear, and is the first product from Clicks Technology. The colors available for iPhone 14 Pro, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are “BumbleBee” (yellow) and “London Sky” (gray).
2.Garmin Lily 2
Garmin’s latest smartwatch is easily the most fashion-forward wearable device yet, with its metal casing and patterned lenses acting like a stylish screensaver when the display is off. It comes with sleep monitoring and built-in exercise apps, including new dance fitness activities that can track different dance styles, and can last up to five days on a single charge. The standard Lily 2 comes in two colors and comes with a silicone strap, while the slightly more expensive Lily 2 Classic (which adds support for Garmin Pay contactless payments) comes in four colors and comes with a nylon or leather strap.
3.Apollo
Read Mashable’s full review of Apollo.
Apollo Neuro says its new health wearable device can improve your focus, help you sleep better, and relieve stress through the power of “good vibes” — by stimulating your vagus nerve (which regulates your heart rate) and important body functions such as breathing). When Mashable technology editor Kim Gedeon tried it for three weeks before CES, it didn’t hit all of those boxes, though it did have a positive impact on her social anxiety: “It was similar to how I felt when listening to binaural beats Or ASMR,” she wrote. As of press time, the product is on sale on Amazon and the Apollo Neuro website for nearly $70.
Apollo
Starting at $279.99 on Amazon and apolloneuro.com (save $69.01)
4. Evolving MVMT
Evolve MVMT’s “first-of-its-kind” ankle wearable device is designed to make your gait more efficient and responsive by tracking the quality (rather than quantity) of your steps—more specifically, how your heels contact the ground. Joint friendly. If you’re someone with flat feet who “ever had to pay for expensive orthotics or special footwear that then had to be replaced every few years, this might be a solid option,” says technology reporter Cecily Moran wrote.
5. Agile
Read Mashable’s hands-on review of Nimble.
In a less dystopian example of robots taking over the world, Nimble is a new 12-inch manicure robot that uses scanning technology and artificial intelligence to do your nails in about half an hour. “Due to the high demand for testing Nimble, I could only paint one nail,” Mauran reported at CES. “But within minutes I had polish and top coat and my nails were completely dry… Nimble is so precise that it’s on par with the pros.” Its polish capsules will come in 30 colors options are available, and new features including pedicures are said to be in the works.
6.Displace Flex and Displace Mini
Watch Mashable employees try out the Displace Mini.
They’re not as exciting as LG’s new transparent TVs, but Displace’s new lightweight wireless 4K displays are still pretty cool (and certainly more practical) in their own right: They have battery-powered suction that allows them to stick to just about anything above. Wall or window—no installation required. Matt Binder, a technology reporter who attended the CES demonstration, said: “Unless you really want to take it off, you can’t succeed.” The 55-inch Flex model and the 27-inch Mini model are expected to ship in late 2024.
7. Acer Swift Go 14
Read Mashable’s hands-on review of the Acer Swift Go 14.
The new Acer Swift Go 14 looks like a pretty ordinary laptop, until you open YouTube, which triggers a set of illuminated media controls on its trackpad – for those who use their PCs as their primary entertainment device Say, this is a neat feature. (Support for other platforms like Twitch and Spotify is expected to be added at launch in March.) The base configuration is powered by a 13th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, but you can upgrade to a newer Intel Core Ultra 5 CPU.
8. HP Specter x360 14
Read Mashable’s hands-on review of the HP Specter x360 14.
HP’s new convertible features next-generation specs (including Intel Core Ultra processors with artificial intelligence tools), a 14-inch OLED touch screen and a 9MP webcam. But the real star of the show is its clicking keyboard, which Gedeon calls “the best thing I’ve ever tested.” “I actually considered throwing my MacBook Pro out the window” sweet, sweet Typing experience in this area Irresistible HP laptop,” she wrote.
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9. Wacom Cintiq Pro tablet
Wacom’s stunning and spacious new drawing tablet, available in three sizes (17-inch, 22-inch or 27-inch), is the best Mashable tablet at CES. Each features a vivid 4K display with a 120Hz refresh rate and customizable ExpressKeys for different settings and features. They also come with the new Wacom Pro Pen 3, an ergonomic, pressure-sensitive stylus that “allows me to use natural touch gestures, including rotation, zooming and panning,” Gedeon said after the demo.
10.Wehead GPT version
Read Mashable’s implementation review of the Wehead GPT version.
Wehead showed OpenAI’s large language model GPT a literal (emotionless, disembodied) face across two screens, which is as creepy as it sounds. But in its defense, “it gives some practical advice about surviving CES (stay hydrated, wear comfortable shoes), so if you’re willing to spend $5,000, there may be some redeeming qualities,” Gedeon and Mauran wrote. If you don’t want to curse yourself with this thing for the rest of your life, you can also choose to rent it for $199 per month.
Honorable Mention: Skyted Mask
Skyted is another CES gadget that straddles the line between “awesome” and “weird” muzzle Mask features sound-absorbing technology that allows you to make confidential voice calls in public places. “[We’re] Of course, some people who take their privacy seriously may find it a must-have for their lifestyle. said Gedeon and Mauran. “However, we can’t see ourselves using this product – it’s just too weird for our tastes.” Those who fall into the former category can save a bunch of cash by backing it on Kickstarter before early February.
Honorable Mention: Stern Jaws Pinball Machine
Read Mashable’s hands-on review of the Stern JAWS pinball machine.
Stern’s faithful adaptation of the 1975 pinball classic features a fantastic score by John Williams, some new voice work by Richard Dreyfuss, and a movie filled with movie references “It looks like a lot of fun,” said Alex Perry, amusement park, technology and games reporter. Now, here’s the highlight (of the day): It appears to be limited to commercial dealers and distributors, with pricing starting at a whopping $7,000; you can spend up to $13,000 on a limited-edition model with different cosmetics. Maybe just wait for it to show up at your local dive bar.