The 7 Best Gadgets from CES 2023 to Have on Your Radar
The new technology from CES that The Modems can’t wait to try…
Today marks the last day of CES, widely regarded as the most influential tech event in the world, “the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators.”
The HAPTA gadget for beauty lovers with limited mobility was unveiled at CES 2023.
Taking place in Las Vegas from 3-8 January this year, CES is the annual event where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association, CES features every aspect of the tech sector and hosts over 3200 exhibitors from over 173 countries (this year Russia was not included due to the Ukraine conflict.) Normally brands use CES as a chance to show off their newest gadgets and inventions, before they get released to the general public - as a result CES defines the upcoming technology trends that we ought to have on our radars.
We round up the most exciting gadgets you need to know about from CES 2023:
The Evie Smart Ring
At CES 203 Movano Health unveiled ‘Evie,’ the first medical grade Smart Ring designed uniquely for women. Oura needs to watch out, the ring offers period and menstrual symptom tracking alongside familiar wearable features like monitoring heart rate and calories burned. "As a medical device, Evie will go beyond the status quo of other wearables on the market, and we believe it has the power to transform women's lives and overall health," explains Dr. John Mastrototaro, CEO of Movano Healt, "We are bringing together medical grade biometric data and insights in a comfortable and contemporary wearable that allows women to take ownership of their unique health journey."
The Brow Printer
Want the results of micro-blading at home? Developed by cosmetics giant L’Oréal in partnership with the tech company Prinker, a pioneer in printed, non-permanent tattoos, L’Oréal’s ‘Brow Magic’ device makes professional-like results accessible at home.
Using 2,400 tiny nozzles and printing technology with up to 1,200 drops per inch (dpi) printing resolution, L’Oréal Brow Magic is the first handheld, lightweight, electronic brow makeup applicator to provide consumers with their most precise brow shape in seconds.
The HAPTA Lipstick
Another one from L'Oreal, the brand’s scientists and engineers have developed a gadget to help those with limited mobility apply makeup. An estimated 50 million people globally live with limited fine motor skills. This makes some daily gestures, like applying makeup, challenging. HAPTA is a handheld, ultra-precise smart makeup applicator for users with limited hand and arm mobility, offering them the ability to steadily apply lipstick at home.
The gadget incorporates technology originally created by Verily to stabilize and level utensils to give people with limited hand and arm mobility the ability to eat with confidence and independence. “Inclusivity is at the heart of our innovation and beauty tech strategy,” said Barbara Lavernos, Deputy CEO in charge of Research, Innovation and Technology at L’Oréal. “We are dedicated and passionate to bring new technologies powering beauty services that augment and reach every individual’s ultimate desires, expectations, and unmet needs.”
The BHeart Smart Bracelet
On the first day of CES Daily health tech pioneers Baracoda provided the general public with its first glimpse of the BHeart bracelet, the world’s first health tracker with an “endless” battery. Designed to be subtly worn as a screenless watch band for an existing timepiece (so they are compatible to attach to your existing watch collections) or as a bracelet. BHeart uses its patent pending BMotion energy harvesting technology to recharge itself entirely by motion, body heat and environmental light. Thanks to its advanced technology, BHeart was awarded a CES Innovation Award in the sustainability category. BHeart is an example of the next generation of daily healthtech products, which Baracoda believes will increasingly center design on blending into existing objects, fashion and routines, making health technology more hassle-free and invisible.
“The first health trackers were important for establishing that wearable technology can encourage healthier lifestyles, but we must reach more than athletes to improve public health,” said Thomas Serval, CEO of Baracoda. “People of all ages and fitness levels need easier ways to track their health, so we must design products that fit into everyone’s lifestyles, including people who don’t find today’s technology accessible or easy to maintain.”
The AI powered Baby Stroller
GlüxKind name is inspired by the German word Glückskind. “Glück” means lucky and “Kind” translates to child. The team at GlüxKind is pushing the boundaries of robotics and machine learning to improve stroller safety, usability, and comfort with their Ella smart stroller (or pram for us Brits). Ella gives you an extra set of eyes. She monitors the surroundings and alerts you of potential dangers like cars, bikes, and scooters. The Hands-Free mode allows you to carry your child when your child is not in the stroller and the pram is unoccupied, and gives you the freedom to do what you need to do while the robot pram strolls on the sidewalk with you, at your pace. Ella senses the distances to the user when using Hands-Free mode and stays within arms’ reach. If the user goes out of reach, she stops. Never worry about a runaway stroller again thanks to their Intelligent Adaptive Braking System. “Don’t Push, Just Steer,” the brand explains, a bit like an electric bike Ella’s powerful dual-motor system lets you tackle any uphill with ease. “Cruise and enjoy Ella’s ultra smooth power assist and let Ella do the heavy lifting. Grocery shopping just became a walk in the park.”
The Ring Car Cam
You’ve heard of the Ring device for your home, now the brand has presented it’s Ring Car Cam at CES 2023. The device is a dual-facing dashboard security camera with safety features designed for your car whether you're parked or driving. When your car is parked, Car Cam’s smart sensors detect certain events both inside and around your vehicle. If an event, such as a break-in, is detected, the device will start recording and send a real-time alert to your Ring App, where you can watch what is happening live. Using the Cam’s built-in microphone and speaker, you can speak with anyone in the car right from your phone. In addition to interior and exterior recording, Ring Car Cam also has a unique feature called Traffic Stop. Simply say, “Alexa, record,” and your Cam will record several minutes of what’s happening, despite the car being parked. This feature is particularly helpful if you’re pulled over and feel unsafe, or in the case of a an accident where you want to record the interaction while exchanging information. “Since we launched our first video doorbell 10 years ago, we’ve continued to reimagine how our neighbors protect their homes and what’s most important to them,” explains Josh Roth, Chief Technology Officer of Ring, “I’m always humbled by the stories of how Ring has made a real-world impact, like when Ring Alarm stopped a burglary from happening in Ontario, California, or when footage from one of our cameras helped lead to the arrest of an attempted kidnapper in Ohio, and of course, the number of times our devices helped families find missing loved ones who accidentally wandered off… In the same way we help customers protect their homes and communities, we want to help them by extending our security expertise to their cars.”
The ‘Wireless’ TV
Ugly cables be gone! LG unveiled a 'world first' at CES 2023, the LG Signature OLED TV M3 is a 4K resolution 97-inch Smart TV that receives all of its video and audio wirelessly. According to LG, the nature of the wireless M3 means that it’s incredibly sleek design that can sit completely flush against the wall, transforming your interiors. Plus, with no need for cables or wires the aesthetic is ultra-luxurious. Instead The 97-inch LG Signature OLED M3 receives audio and video from LG’s ‘Zero Connect box’, which can be positioned up to 30ft away from the screen. Out of sight, out of mind so you can focus on the viewing experience. Interiors addicts will love this one.
