The annual CES 2024 event will take place in Las Vegas, starting this week. Hosted by the Consumer Technology Association, the event will showcase the latest advancements and gadgets in various industries such as personal technology, transportation, healthcare, sustainability, and more. Artificial intelligence will also play a significant role in many of the showcased products.

The Associated Press will provide continuous coverage of noteworthy discoveries at CES, including advancements in vehicle technology, accessibility-focused wearables, and the latest smart home devices.

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Ryan Close enjoys a well-crafted cocktail, although he acknowledges that he lacks the skills of a good bartender.

According to him, that is the reason why he invented Bartesian, a compact machine for making cocktails that can fit on your kitchen counter. Their latest version, the Premier, has the capacity to store four different kinds of alcohol. It is priced at $369 and will be released later this year.

Choose from 60 recipes on a compact screen, such as cosmopolitan or white sangria, insert the cocktail pod into the device, and enjoy a chilled cocktail in a matter of seconds.

According to Close, the most popular recipe from Bartesian is the Lemon Drop.

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Keeping track of your pets both inside and outside of the house can be challenging, but a new pet door could simplify the process.

Pawport, a tech startup, has revealed a motorized pet door that allows your furry friend to freely enter and exit, while keeping unwanted animals out. The door is activated by a collar tag when your pet is in close proximity. Additionally, there are options to personalize the door’s boundaries.

The item is able to easily attach to current pet door frames and has the option to be locked temporarily for certain animals or programmed with curfew times via the Pawport app or through virtual assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant.

The pet door and accompanying app from Pawport can now be preordered and will be delivered to homes in the second quarter of 2024.

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In the year 2024, it is expected that your face will be able to unlock both your phone and your front door.

Lockly, a tech company that specializes in smart locks, is showcasing a new lock with facial recognition technology that allows consumers to open doors without any keys. The new smart lock, dubbed “Visage,” is set to hit the market this summer. In addition to facial recognition, this lock will feature a biometric fingerprint sensor and secure digital keypad for alternative ways of entry — similar to past Lockly products. Visage is also compatible with Apple HomeKey and Apple Home.

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Have you ever thought about the experience of being a twin? According to Rex Wong, CEO of Hollo AI, his company has developed “AI personalization technology” that is able to generate your digital double within minutes by simply uploading a selfie and voice recordings through a phone application set to be released later this month.

Wong expressed his desire to develop a technology that would facilitate a unique form of communication between digital creators and celebrities and their fans.

Los Angeles-based content creator McKenzi Brooke explained to AP that her AI clone, displayed on a television screen, will enable her to continuously engage with her followers on different social media platforms and generate income from it.

“It’s not your typical 9-5 job. It requires constant attention 24 hours a day without any breaks,” she emphasized. She also mentioned that she posts over 100 times a day on Snapchat, a popular photo-sharing platform. “Fortunately, I now have my AI counterpart who can engage with my audience using my own voice and style.”

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Sony Honda Mobility made an appearance at this year’s CES, showcasing the latest updates to its Afeela EV. Although the car remains a concept, Sony added a playful twist by driving it onto the stage using a PlayStation controller.

Izumi Kawanishi, the President of Sony Honda Mobility, promptly stated that Afeela owners will most likely not be controlling their cars with controllers in the future.

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On Monday, Hyundai showcased its upcoming strategies for incorporating hydrogen energy. In addition to their current hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, the automaker from South Korea also emphasized the potential for expanding into energy generation, storage, and transportation, with the goal of aiding in the development of a hydrogen-based society. According to company executives, this sets Hyundai apart from its competitors in the automotive industry.

José Muñoz, president and global Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor Company, announced a novel method at CES 2024 to convert organic waste and plastic into hydrogen, which is a clean source of energy.

Hyundai has announced their intentions to enhance their vehicles by incorporating their software capabilities and advanced AI technology. Through the implementation of “software defined vehicles,” customers may have the option to purchase additional features as needed, such as advanced driver assistance or autonomous driving. Additionally, Hyundai plans to integrate their own extensive language model into their navigation system.

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Samsung and Hyundai are teaming up to create services that allow for communication between homes and cars for all Kia and Hyundai models.

This implies that individuals can utilize Samsung’s SmartThings platform to adjust the temperature and open the windows of their car. When inside the car, they will also have the ability to manage their home’s lighting and communicate with other connected smart devices.

Samsung has also revealed a partnership with Microsoft to enhance the Copilot AI features on their top-of-the-line Galaxy smartphones.

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Families with a busy schedule and canine companions may be interested in a new robot that utilizes AI technology to engage, feed, and administer medication to their beloved furry companions.

At CES 2024, Ogmen, a company that specializes in consumer robotics, unveiled its latest product: the ORo pet companion. This self-driving robot is designed to help with pet care tasks such as feeding, administering medication, and playing with your dog using a ball launcher located in its chest.

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LG and Samsung, leading companies in consumer electronics, recently introduced transparent television sets at the exhibition. LG has also revealed that their OLED display will be available for purchase in the near future.

LG’s 77-inch OLED screen is barely noticeable when powered off. It has the ability to alternate between transparent mode and a standard black background for regular TV viewing.

David Park from LG’s Home Entertainment Division explains that OLED is special because it is an organic material that can be printed on any surface.

“We have utilized a transparent glass to display the image, and to achieve the desired OLED picture quality, we have incorporated a contrast film that can be adjusted vertically.”

The display receives content wirelessly through LG’s Zero Connect Box, which transmits both 4K images and sound.

What is the purpose of a see-through television?

When not in use as a traditional TV, the OLED T can also function as a digital display for exhibiting artwork.

Samsung showcased its transparent display using MICRO LED technology as a concept.

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Food companies advertise all over the grocery store with eye-catching packaging and displays. Now, Instacart hopes they’ll start advertising right on your cart.

At CES this week, a technology and grocery delivery company from San Francisco is introducing a new smart cart that displays video advertisements on a screen located near the handle. Several companies, including General Mills, Del Monte Foods, and Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, have signed on to advertise on these carts during a trial period at Good Food Holdings’ West Coast stores.

According to Instacart, a display may showcase promotions or feature a special product, such as Chocolate Strawberry Cheerios. It may also provide instant suggestions based on items added to the cart, such as promoting ice cream when cones are purchased.

In 2021, Instacart acquired Caper, a company that produces intelligent carts equipped with cameras and sensors to monitor items added to them. By the end of this year, Instacart plans to have thousands of Caper Carts in use.

Source: wral.com