New year, new decade, new innovations.  Next level inventors and consumer-shifting product announcements from the biggest consumer electronics show in the world.  Areas of growth:  5G, AI, Thinner TVs that act like smartphones/tablets and help with your health, race for the smartest cars, makeup mirrors that make you look better, blockchain, Qi wireless charging surfaces moving into commonly used spaces like the nightstand surface.  There is so much hitting our near future that I felt like a kid in a candy store…again.

Samsung Q950 Ultra-thin 8K TV

Coming later in 2020, this is the TV to put on your wish list for 2020.  Super thin 2mm almost invisible bezel they call the infinity screen effect. Clear sound virtual 5.1 channel audio built-in, 20% brighter, more spectacular picture in a much more thin design, 8K immersive picture quality with enhanced AI upscaling makes anything look true to life,

Samsung Health on TV will offer the ultimate health and wellness program in the home too.   Love this Q950!

Uber Flying Taxi coming 2023

Walking up to this showstopper, I found Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi in the midst of a rehearsal standing in front of this giant drone-looking Uber Flying Taxi coming in 2023.  Hyundai is the latest partner to build and deploy these for Uber.  The all-electric air taxi will be part of the future “Aerial Ride-share Network”.

Newest HiMirror Slide makes you look your best

Tech meets beauty and functionality in this innovative new tool designed to streamline and improve daily beauty routines, both at home and on-the-go with its personalized skin analysis technology.  Its Skin Analyzer feature measures a variety of skin factors including fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles, red spots etc. It also provides personalized tips and product recommendations to improve skin health. Other smart features include, but are not limited to: Amazon-Alexa, music streaming, social media, weather and news updates, and more to keep users connected as they get ready. HiMirror Slide $119 now

 

PowerEgg X multifunctional A.I. Camera Drone is the best yet

Watch this thing track you from above getting the best aerial photos and video of the action.  The PowerEgg X is a multi-function device can be used as an autonomous personal Artificial Intelligence (AI) camera, as a handheld 4K/30fps 3-axis AI camera, also a high-performance waterproof drone.  It combines Drone Technology, HD Camera Technology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology for the Ultimate Drone Experience.  Equipped with a 4K/60fps camera and tri-axial mechanical stability augmentation technologies, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) so that the drone can track the subject automatically (think of a child playing in a soccer game, you identify the child and then the PowerEgg X automatically tracks them on the field and you can sit back at watch the game.  Avail now  BestBuy.com, B&H Photo, Amazon and Powervision.me starting at $899

 

 

Ultra-thin Galaxy Chromebook to make any laptop jealous announced

This candy red thin wonder announced by Samsung at CES as the world’s first AMOLED Chromebook with 4K UHD resolution and stunning visuals is the best. (AMOLED is a similar high-end display technology you see on smart watches and phones)   The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is a convertible laptop with built-in pen and an ultra-slim bezel that maximizes screen space.  2 on board cameras with editing software comes standard with latest Intel 10th Generation Core Processor and Gigabit WiFi 6!  Samsung Galaxy Chromebook will start at around $999 later in 2020.

 

 

Alpha-Stim may be just what the doctor orders

Honored veteran Dakota Meyer says this Apha-Stim Electrotherapy has made all the difference in his lift.  It treats pain, anxiety, insomnia and depression.  No lasting side effects, no risk of addiction, and no danger of interaction with medications.  It relieves both lower back pain and constant stress.  Clinical research has proven that this alternative to pharmaceuticals has a long lasting and often immediate effect. Dr. Daniel Kirsch founder/inventor showed how easy it is to attach to each ear almost like an iPod in design.  If you are in the VA system, it’s free with a prescription.  And at $800, some insurance companies are now covering all or part of the Alpha-Stim device.

 

Cool Electric Crossover Concept announced by Nissan

This zero-emission Nissan Ariya crossover has future-thinking driving on its mind.  Advanced Driver Assistance technology with Pro-Pilot Assist Self-Driving technology provides level 3 hands-off driving for conditional automation.  When this concept becomes a reality it will be also be super fast going 0-60 in 5 seconds in addition to a great balance of beauty and adventure with a range of 300 miles.  Nissan is rumored to bring the Ariya to market in the second half of 2021.

 

Boost Your Game with this drive

The WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive SSD strikes the perfect balance of speed and performance. Whether you’re looking to boost your system’s overall responsiveness or reduce load times, the WD_BLACK P50’s Game Drive SSD’s advanced SSD technology will provide your PC or console with the incredible operating boosts it needs to keep you playing at the top of your game. The WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive SSD also features a SuperSpeed USB 20GB/s (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2) interface specifically designed for gamers on the market, making your drive compatible with new hardware, components, and accessories for years to come.

IBM Quantum + Delta = BETTER FLIGHT

You can see some of the secret sauce of IBMs Q Network and quantum computing paying off with AI at Delta to improve customer service and operations saving fuel and enhancing security.  Delta is one of the first commercial airlines to employ AI technology.  The futuristic exoskeleton at the Delta CES booth shows what baggage and freight workers could wear in order to give them bionic power to lift hundreds of pounds.

 

Aira FreePower Wireless charging on any surface

Place wireless charge-enabled devices like an Apple iPhone or Galaxy almost anywhere to charge. Aira technology uses the full surface of anything such as car console, cupholder, countertop, nightstand to charge any device. The goal of Aira is to provide their unique wireless charging technology for a myriad of large and small surfaces so that you no longer have to aim for the little area in order to get a wireless charge going. Very smart!

 

Best SSD 1TB Drive to put on your keychain

Almost all of my devices now take that tiny USC Type-C plug making them perfect for this 1TB SanDisk Ultra Dual drive that fits on a keychain and works with latest smartphones, tablets like iPads and Macs

Huge amount of space is this 1TB or two other capacities.   Get this instead of the expensive high capacity smartphone upgrade.  Available mid-Feb 2020 $249

 

Why Hollywood is falling in love with CES

Gemini Man 4K ULTRA HD Combo Pack & Terminator: Dark Fate are the kind of movies for tech enthusiasts

 

Hollywood studios are using CES to reach an audience that values high tech production like Gemini Man  starring Will Smith and directed by Academy Award winner Ang Lee, GEMINI MAN arrives in a 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack on January 14. The 4K Ultra HD Disc presents the film in 60 frames-per-second for exceptional sharpness and clarity and is the perfect action packed film to show off the capabilities of your new 4k home entertainment system.  Its the first ever Dolby Vision release in 60 frames-per-second (vs. the standard 24 frames-per-second) for exceptional sharpness and clarity on your 4K television.  Jan 14 around $30

TERMINATOR: DARK FATE:  Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton are back in TERMINATOR: DARK FATE, arriving on Digital January 14 and on 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray January 28.  The releases are packed with over an hour of bonus content, including deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and much more. With all the cool tech at CES, you’ll want even cooler content.   Jan 14  Digital – around $20  & 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray – around $30

Charmin’s Toilet Paper Delivery RollBot

“RollBot” designed to rescue you from the moment you realize there’s no roll within reach during your important business.The app controlled RollBot made by GoLab for P&G’s Charmin brand.  They rolled into CES not only getting attention for the humorous RollBot, but also their innovative “SmellSense” detector that will warn when a restroom is too stinky to use.