CES 2024: The weirdest tech, gadgets and AI announcements coming out of Las Vegas

CES 2024 is in full swing in Las Vegas. we are on the ground Give you the most attention Event News and Announcements, but a lot of the fun can be found on the showroom’s weirder edges. In the age of CES, where companies are going all-in on the artificial intelligence hype machine, there are bound to be some gadgets and announcements that are a little weird, to say the least.

Here are 14 of the weirdest gadgets, technologies, and announcements from CES 2024 so far.

AI-powered bird watching binoculars

For birdwatchers with unlimited budgets, Swarovski launches AX Visio 10×32: A pair of artificial intelligence binoculars worth $4,799. This binocular uses AI to help you quickly identify more than 9,000 birds and other species, and can take photos and videos of your finds to share.

An app that lets you pay to use the restroom

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Need to go and willing to pay? Web-based application Flush Allowing businesses to rent out bathrooms to people for extra income. The weirdest thing about this app, besides existing due to the lack of maintenance and public restrooms in America, is that businesses use its rating system to approve or deny reservations.

BlackBerry-style keyboard for iPhone

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Do you miss the days of having a tactile keyboard on your iPhone? Revealed at CES 2024, Creator Keyboard by Clicks Technology For just $139, you can turn your phone into a relic from the BlackBerry era. The keyboard can be used as a phone case accessory, allowing you to access more of your iPhone screen without a numeric keypad. It’ll definitely make your phone last longer, but maybe that’s the price you pay for nostalgia.

Mix sounds based on your driving dynamics

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sound driveris a startup from singer-songwriter-turned-entrepreneur Will.i.am that aims to match the music you’re listening to to the rhythm and energy of your commute. The technology reacts to your speed and matches the music to it, with lyrics intelligently coming in and out whether you’re driving down the highway or stuck in traffic. While we were a little skeptical, we were pretty impressed with the technology.

A router that looks like a picture frame

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Matching your technology to your home’s aesthetic has become a trend over the past few years. Is your TV too boring?Make it look like a gallery painting or blend it seamlessly into your home with Samsung Frame LG’s new transparent TV.

The latest tech product to get the ASAP treatment is the humble router.this Marble Wi-Fi 6 OpenWrt Router Pieces from GL.iNet look like small, framed pieces of art that you can hang on your wall or place on your table.

The AI ​​assistant that calls 911 for you

During LG’s press conference, the company announced Smart Home AI Agent. The “bipedal” wheeled robot acts as an assistant that syncs with your LG appliances.Generative AI allows you to chat with an AI agent, and the company claims it can Show you empathy. In the company’s surreal, Pixar-esque promotional videos, robots can remind you to take your pills or call 911 in times of crisis.

A bidet that talks to you

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Hey Alex? Turn on the bidet spray.Kohler introduced PureWash E930 Bidet Seat Supports voice commands from Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. With voice assistance, you can control the seat hands-free, turn on the spray and drying functions of the bidet, and the self-cleaning UV function. Just don’t let anyone see you talking in the toilet.

A sound-absorbing mask that looks like a gun muzzle

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Goodbye, nosy eavesdroppers. Skyted’s Mobile Privacy Mask and Hybrid Silent Mask are designed to “absorb speech frequencies” in noisy environments like planes, trains and rideshares, so you can communicate with more privacy, According to founder Stéphane Hersen.The company aims to implement their mask like bane In offices, call centers and even gaming environments.

An artificial intelligence stroller that rocks your baby for you

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Raising children is hard. GlüxKind hopes this is enough to convince you to put your kids in its hands—er, wheels— AI-powered stroller, Ella. The stroller claims to be able to propel itself hands-free, stop automatically on slopes, and gently rock your child without having to lift a finger. This stroller also features a built-in white noise machine.

An uncanny valley where you can brainstorm ideas

One of the most famous “Who asked for this?” The product unveiled at CES is the GPT version of WeHead. The AI-powered head brings faces and entities to ChatGPT, rather than a purely virtual AI experience. The mannequin-like setup with multiple screens is intended to serve as a confidant with whom ideas can be discussed, though we’re more concerned with the way it looks and interacts with feeling weirder than anything.

A pocket-sized artificial intelligence assistant that scrolls through your phone for you

Want to order a pizza?Instead of taking out your phone, unlocking it, finding the delivery app, opening it, and completing the order through the UI (too much effort!), why not just ask rabbit r1 Do this for you? The device Teenage Engineering designed differs from voice-only AI assistants like Siri and Alexa in that it uses a “language action model,” which allows it to hypothetically perform the requested task.

Smart molluscs can keep an eye out for water pollution

Today, everything from mobile phones to televisions and even toilets must be “smart.” What about molluscs? Inspire. Moru Scanner CEO and co-founder Ludovic Quinault has discovered that simple, non-invasive sensors attached to clam or oyster shells can monitor everything from feeding to reproduction and stress responses, which can be a good predictor of water quality and potential contamination.

TV that folds into a statue

Do you love your TV but wish it could fold up into a piece of art? Boy, we have good news for you. C SEED’s N1 folding TV is made up of five MicroLED panels and can transform from a huge 137-inch screen into a Brutalist sculpture in your living room in about 90 seconds. With so-called Adaptive Gap Calibration, there are no visible hinges between the screens, providing a seamless viewing experience when fully extended. Additionally, pricing starts at $200,000.

CPR dummy that can breathe and pee

How realistic is it also Practical? ADAM-X Medical-X’s Patient Simulators are patient simulators designed for a range of medical training exercises: IV injections, defibrillator use, CPR, and more. The company has realistic replicas of human skeletal anatomy and will provide you with responsive feedback based on your patient’s needs and your accuracy. According to Engadget, the company plans to add GPT-like features in the future to help train medical personnel more directly. ADAM-X also contains simulated fluids such as blood and urine for accurate training exercises. Come on, science.

A smart mirror that claims to be able to sense whether you’re depressed

Magic mirror on the wall, why am I so stressed? Baracoda call BMind The world’s first smart mirror powered by artificial intelligence For mental health. The mirror uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to identify your emotions based on your gestures, expressions and tone of voice. In turn, the mirror can chat with you, generate guided meditation exercises and self-affirmations, and implement light therapy sessions through the edge of the mirror.

A CNC mill that looks straight out of the 90s

Coast Runner CNC mill, on display at CES 2024

this is not That It’s a strange product, sure, but its appearance is too striking to ignore.This is actually part of Coast Runner’s admirable mission Making computer numerical control (CNC) machines easier to use Professionals and amateurs. For those less familiar with the field, CNC machine tools can standardize and automate manual processes, such as cutting components on an assembly line or 3D printing.

But just look at the graphics referencing the 1992 disposable cup design “Jazz” (From then on, it took on a life of its own on the Internet.) In an event filled with so, so, so many painful or confusing aesthetics, a little nostalgia is cool and refreshing.