CES 2023
CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is the most influential electronics convention in the world.
Companies showcase their latest products or concepts.
It’s held in January in Las Vegas every year before it travels to different countries
1) Can you describe the product?
2) Do you think it will be successful?
Aska A5 - $789,000
It can drive on roads and fly
It can take off vertically
The plan is to have licensed pilots in 2026 and an autonomous version in 2030
Who is the target of this machine?
Can you think of any problems this may face?
flight approval
landing locations
It has a hyrbid motor so it can operate on electricity.
It has an emergency parachute in case there’s a problem
Dog E - $80
What are the features of this toy?
This is basically a 3D tamagotchi. You must train it, play with it and give it water and food.
It can sense and react to your touch
The tail shows messages
The ears can hear your audio commands
each toy has a unique light combination and appearance
You can make multiple profiles in each toy so each family member can have their own customized personality
Equinox 2 - $2,500
It comes with a free backpack!
Please describe the features based on the commercial
This smart telescope can connect to your ipad or phone and digitally remove air pollution so it’s perfect for people living in cities.
You can also “search” for stars, planets or galaxies and the telescope will automatically locate it
Do you think this will be popular?
I notice their website and commercials don’t show many high quality images it can take…
Nuwa Pen - $280
available from August 2023
pre-order price: $180
The pen can write on any paper
It can digitize your notes and pictures
For $3 a month you can change notes to text. Then you can search your notes for keywords
2 hour battery life then it needs a 15 minute charge
Would you like to buy this? Would you like your English teachers to use it?
Hasbro Selfie Toys - $60
What’s special about these toys?
How do you think these are made?
I want one but they’re only available in the U.S.
LG Moodup Fridge - price unknown
1,800 different color combinations
You can select moods like “healing,” “season” or “party.”
Has wifi and speakers so it can play music. The panels can match the music beat.
The lights can be turned off to be a normal grey
It’s eco-friendly! Just knock twice on the door to see inside without opening the door and letting out cold air
It will be released in March 2023.
Do you want to buy this?
Lancome Hapta - $199
These women have limited motor functions due to illness or disease
Lancome developed this device to help them put on their make up without help
How do you think it helps them?
The downside is it still needs someone to help you open the lipstick
sources:
https://www.wired.com/story/ces-2023-best-gadgets-you-can-buy-right-now/
https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/our-favorite-smart-home-gadgets-from-ces-2023-01673353234