By Barbara Smith, Contributing Writer
The world’s first television that seamlessly folds into a lovely sculpture when not in use, a flying car equipped with a parachute in case of equipment malfunction, a cordless, robotic pool cleaner powered by solar panels, and a wire-free robotic lawnmower were among the cutting-edge technologies displayed at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this month. Some 4000+ exhibitors from around the world convened along with 130,000 tech industry professionals to showcase and sample the latest in innovation.
AI, entertainment, gaming, and transportation stood out as the most discussed topics at CES with attendees clamoring to see demonstrations throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center and other official venues. The annual gathering featured global brands including Amazon, Google, Intel, LG, Panasonic and San Diego’s own Qualcomm, as well as promising startups.
Home theater drew many attendees to view television innovations. Besides C Seed’s unfolding television, which boasts a 127-inch screen, South Korean tech giants LG and Samsung turned heads with their ingenious transparent TV screen. The television functions as most high-end smart TVs, but the screen operates in a see-through mode, so when no one is watching, it effectively disappears. We can expect a hefty price tag when this device hits the market later this year.
Automated driving, EV charging, AI software, sensors, aviation, boats and drones were front and center throughout the Convention Center halls. Honda, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Sony, Turkey’s Togg and Vietnam’s VinFast all showed off electric concept and production cars at the event. Segway revealed two electric scooters, along with Palo Alto-based Helix’s lightweight electric personal aircraft that doesn’t require a pilot’s license to fly.
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