CES 2024, the premier technology show in Las Vegas, promises a showcase of cutting-edge innovations across various tech domains, and a full plate of new stuff for us tech lovers, including novelties incorporating tech from our main CES 2024 sponsor, Infineon Technologies. Thank you!
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Laptops and PCs
This year, the event is anticipated to feature significant advancements in AI, particularly in laptops, with Intel’s “AI Everywhere” slogan setting the tone. The concept of the “AI PC” is expected to take center stage, with laptops incorporating dedicated silicon for local AI processing.
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The AI influence extends to features like webcam image processing, audio tuning, and voice-to-text interactions, benefiting from the latest silicon advancements from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm. Meteor Lake laptops, powered by Intel’s Core Ultra processors, are anticipated from major manufacturers like Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and MSI. AMD’s Ryzen 8040 series, with the XDNA AI engine, aims to enhance performance in AI tasks.
Faster Hardware
CES 2024 is set to introduce Wi-Fi 7 to laptops, offering faster connectivity. LG’s updated Gram lineup and Dell’s new XPS models, featuring Core Ultra hardware and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 mobile GPUs, highlight the power and portability blend.
Attendees may witness the unveiling of AMD’s Ryzen 8000 desktop chips, potentially bringing back value-minded APUs; Intel might introduce more desktop 14th Gen processors, building on the Raptor Lake Refresh lineup; Nvidia’s rumored GeForce RTX 40 “Super” graphics cards could make an appearance, targeting improved performance.
Monitors
Monitors and displays are expected to showcase OLEDs, particularly in gaming monitors (like Acer’s new Predator lineup), with broader applications in content-creator monitors.
CES may witness the integration of IPS Black technology, offering enhanced contrast. Dell’s Ultrasharp monitors with Thunderbolt 4 hubs could set a trend, focusing on connectivity.
PC Storage
In the realm of PC storage, PCIe 5.0 SSDs with novel cooling solutions are anticipated. External SSDs supporting USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 standards may be unveiled, providing faster data transfer options.
Smart Home
Smart home announcements are likely to revolve around the Matter standard, fostering interoperability among devices from different manufacturers. Innovations in smart home appliances (Like Samsung’s Enhanced AI Ecosystem Kitchen), robots, and AI advancements are anticipated.
TV
In the TV sector, incremental upgrades are expected, with higher framerates, improved audio features, and more backlight zones. CES 2024 will likely feature advancements in Wi-Fi 7 routers, mesh systems, and compatibility with emerging devices so, the TVs should follow all this evolution in terms of hardware.
Digital Health
Fitness tech may showcase compact fitness machines, following the trend of smaller hardware footprints. CES is anticipated to explore diverse ways of tracking health metrics beyond traditional fitness trackers. We will probably get to know even more about the Samsung Medication Tracking feature.
Mobile Phones
Mobile tech announcements may include Asus revealing the ROG Phone 8 and advancements in camera technologies. AI-themed features, such as on-device generative AI, are expected to be highlighted by manufacturers like Motorola.
Automobiles
In the electric vehicles domain, CES is likely to feature in-vehicle software advancements and showcase electric technologies beyond traditional cars. The event will showcase Hyundai’s software-defined vehicle (SDV), described as a “smartphone on wheels,” equipped with over-the-air (OTA) systems for software updates.
Hyundai and Kia aim to convert all cars to SDVs by 2025. Mercedes introduces its Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) virtual assistant for personalized driving control. BMW unveils new software-based technologies. Kia presents five purpose-built vehicle (PBV) concepts for specific use cases, targeting a 2025 launch. Honda introduces its 2024 EV lineup, including the Prologue electric SUV with a 300-mile range. Hyundai’s UAM subsidiary, Supernal, debuts a flying taxi model aiming for 2028 commercialization.
The overarching theme of CES 2024 revolves around AI integration across diverse product categories, ranging from laptops and components to smart homes, fitness tech, mobile devices, and beyond. The event will unveil the next wave of technological innovations shaping the future of consumer electronics. We hope you’re as excited as we are!