Waverly Labs Pilot Smart Earbuds can be used as wireless earbuds, a Bluetooth headset, or a language translator in “Converse/Listen Mode.” The earbuds listen to nearby speakers and instantly translates their speech into one of 15 different languages via the free Pilot Speech Translator companion app. To have a one-on-one conversation, users each insert one earpiece, speak as they naturally would, and the earbuds relay the translated messages. The companion app also transcribes the conversation in the user’s preferred language.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
Using IoT sensors, Hive Link tracks the activity and routines of loved ones and provides real-time feedback via the Hive app. So if an elderly relative has accidentally left the stove on, or left the front door open longer than usual, a notification will be sent to the users phone.
SEE: Hive’s new Link at CES 2019 could help you care for aging loved ones (CNET)
The Hive motion sensor is an easy-to-install piece of IoT equipment that tracks movement in your home and sends the information to your smartphone through the Hive app. The sensors can also be paired with Hive Actions to work with other installed Hive devices (e.g., Hive Lights).
SEE: Hive thinks it knows how to get the smart home buzzing (ZDNet)
The Hupnos Sleep Mask tracks sleep and snoring patterns through the companion iPhone app. When the mask detects snoring, it will gently vibrate to alert the sleeper to change positions, or apply light pressure as needed to open airways, thus reducing snoring and allowing for a more restful night of sleep.
SEE: CES 2019: The Hupnos sleep mask claims to keep your snoring in check (CNET)
With the Hive Plug, users can control all of their appliances remotely. The plugs work with existing electrical outlets and sync to the user’s smartphone via the Hive app. The device allows users to turn appliances on and off from anywhere or set them on a schedule.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, has unveiled its Quadcast standalone microphone for PCs, Macs, and PlayStation 4. Featuring an anti-vibration shock mount, tap-to-mute with LED indicator, four polar patterns, gain control adjustment, and an internal pop filter, the Quadcast microphone is a great way to connect professional or aspiring game streamers to their audience.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
From XYZ Printing, the da Vinci color mini 3D printer utilizes CMY inkjet technology to produce 3D models–in color. The compact, wireless printer offers millions of color options, free 3D modeling software and gallery, an upgradeable Laser Engraving Module, auto-loading filament, and auto calibration. It has a printing resolution of 100~400 microns and a print size of 5.1 x 5.1 x 5.1 inch3/13 x 13 x 13 cm3.
SEE: 3D Printer Reviews (CNET)
CES Unveiled is the media event before the official launch of CES. It hosts over 1,500 press and industry analysts from more than 150 countries and features CES 2019 Best of Innovation Awards Honorees as well as displays from more than 180 tech companies.
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This is the world’s first silent breast pump. Elvie’s lightweight, cordless pump fits inside nursing bras so women can pump discreetly on the go. The pump also connects to the user’s smartphone via the Elvie Pump app to allow remote controlling, monitoring milk volume in real-time, and pumping history.
SEE: Elvie Pump is the next wearable breast pump to take your breath (and tubes and cords) away (CNET)
Sengled’s Smart LED extra-bright 100W replacement bulb, a CES 2019 Innovation Award Honoree in the Smart Home category, as well as a new lightstrip with 16 million different color options were among the products on display at CES this year.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
WHILL, manufacturer of Personal Electric Vehicles, unveiled its newest innovation at CES 2019. This latest model, and CES 2019 Innovation Award Honoree in the Accessibility category, joins the fleet of WHILL powered wheelchairs, which includes the ultra-portable Model Ci, the indoor/outdoor Model A, and the Nex-Gen Power Model M.
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Hive window and door sensors connect to the Hive hub and app to notify the user when a door or window has been opened or closed. The sensors can be used in tandem with other Hive home products to create the ultimate smart home.
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Lunii’s My Fabulous Storyteller offers an immersive audio experience for children ages 3 to 8. Listeners get to choose the hero, second character, setting, and object of their story, and then listen as one of 48 personalized stories is told through the Storyteller. Octave headphones (shown) are sold separately.
SEE: CES 2019: Lunii My Fabulous Storyteller is fuel for your kid’s imagination (CNET)
Schumacher Electric Corporation teamed up with Motorola to create the Motorola Modular Power System, a line of mobile power devices that use patented aluminum lithium ion technology. Shown here: AC Power Inverter MT113, LED Lantern Light MT153, LED Torch Light MT071, Jump Start MT129 and MT139, and Digital Air Compressor MT080.
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Mycroft revealed its newest smart speaker, the Mark II. Features include: Open-source hardware and software, array microphones, beamforming, active noise cancellation, bright screen display, and premium sound.
SEE: Mycroft Mark II offers something its digital assistant competitors can’t: Privacy and openness (TechRepublic)
The OW1 D5 speaker, aka the “21st Century’s Music Box,” is a smart, stand-alone audio system that plays music based on your mood or location. The speaker can also be remotely controlled from a smartphone and stream your online radio services and playlists.
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The Schumacher Electric Corporation model SL1404 Portable Power Generator uses rechargeable advanced lithium ion-battery cells to offer an efficient, fuel-free generator that is safe for indoor use. It features two 110V AC outlets, two 12V DC outlets, one 12V DC cigarette lighter outlet, and three USB outlets that allow users to charge large appliances (e.g., a refrigerator can be charged for 24 hours) and personal electronics (e.g., a smartphone can be charged up to 70 times).
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
HiMirror launched two new products at CES 2019: The HiMirror Mini and the HiMirror Enterprise. The Mini version assesses the user’s skin condition and uses smart technology, local weather conditions, etc., to offer an effective skin care regimen. The mirror also features adjustable LED lights for optimal makeup application. The HiMirror Enterprise for salons, spas, and global retailers offers many of the same features as the Mini, as well as a customer database option and an augmented reality makeup application.
SEE: HiMirror Mini smart mirror crosses the Atlantic to judge Europeans (CNET)
AirSelfie announced its three newest hands-free flying cameras: The AIR 100, the AIR ZEN, and the AIR DUO. All of the models offer hi-def video capabilities and a 12MP+ camera.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
Sphero rolled out the multi-colored carpet to debut its Specdrums ring–a Bluetooth, motion-enabled, musical ring. The ring works when tapped against a color, which is sent to the paired smartphone app, and then translated into a sound. With its new Specdrums Mix app, there are more sound and color combinations available.
SEE: Sphero Specdrums let me turn CES carpets into sweet music (CNET)
Headphone maker 1More has received the CES 2019 Innovation Honoree Award for three of its products: The Penta Driver In-Ear Headphones, the Triple Driver BT In-Ear Headphones, and the Spearhead VR BT In-Ear Gaming Headphones.
SEE: Best earbuds for 2019 (CNET)
Withings BPM Core monitor is a three-in-one device: It measures blood pressure, takes electrocardiograms (ECGs), and contains a digital stethoscope to listen to the user’s heart. The device can help in the detection of high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, and valvular heart disease.
SEE: Withings puts ECG in its $130 Move fitness watch at CES 2019 (CNET)
Compatible with PCs, the Xbox One, the PlayStation 4, and any other platform with a 3.5mm port, HyperX Cloud Alpha headphones, Purple Edition (shown) offer a detachable, noise-canceling microphone, HyperX Dual Chamber Drivers for less distortion, durable aluminum frame, and a detachable braided cable with in-line audio control.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
The DFree Toilet Timing Predicting Device is a sensor that attaches to the user’s stomach, directly over their bladder. The sensor monitors bladder fullness by sending continuous ultrasound signals and then reporting changing bladder size to a smartphone via Bluetooth, informing the user and/or caregiver that nature is calling.
SEE: DFree’s ultrasound sensor tells you when it’s time to pee (CNET)
Parcel Guard by Danby is a Wi-Fi connected smart mailbox that has an IP motion activated camera, a tamper alarm, and more features. Learn more on Parcel Guard’s Indiegogo page.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
Cambridge Consultants’ Digital Greenhouse states in a press release that DeepRay AI technology “… creates clear, undistorted views of the real-world from a damaged or obscured moving image.” Possible use cases include autonomous driving and medical imaging.
SEE: At CES 2019, robots will be smarter, cuter and cooler than ever (CNET)
Check out the HyperX site to learn about its keyboards.
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Check out the HyperX site to get details about this mouse.
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Ispace is a private company that is “developing robotics for lunar delivery and resource exploration.”
SEE: SpaceX signs up startup seeking to explore the moon (CNET)
Visit Jabra’s site to get specifics about its wireless earbuds.
SEE: Best Truly Wireless Earbuds for 2019 (CNET)
Visit Jabra’s site to get specifics about its headsets.
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Lume Cube sells portable lights for photo and video devices. For specifics, go to the Lume Cube site.
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In this three-course program, you can learn programming languages via the world of Disney. The educational materials are geared for people who are ages 12 and older.
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Visit EyeQue’s site to get specifics about its products.
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Visit the Withings site to get specifics about its products.
SEE: Wearable Tech Reviews (CNET)
The Woobo smart companion is a fun, interactive, and educational toy for children. Woobo connects to Wi-Fi so it can access rich content to spark a child’s curiosity. The furry companion also encourages physical and mental challenges, keeps families in touch with the messaging feature (which can be used with a smartphone), sets up daily routines through the Woobo Parent App (e.g., teeth brushing, room cleaning, setting bedtimes, etc.), and much more.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
The Navatics underwater drone’s features include built-in active stabilization technology, a 45-degree adjustable tilt lock, 4K recording/1080p wireless streaming, an integrated color correction function, a four-hour swappable battery, and a 500m radio frequency remote control.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
This seemingly simple alarm clock from Sandman does more than just wake you up in the morning and tell time on its large, auto-dimming display–it also doubles as a charging station. With four USB ports in the back, this clock allows you to charge your devices while you get some shut eye.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
The Node-ify Axon by Palo Alto Innovation is a smart-home device the size of a hockey puck that can be linked to your other smart devices via IFTTT. The Axon uses sensors to detect changes in temperature within the home and can detect leaks as well.
SEE: CES 2019: Turn practically anything into a connected product with the Node-ify Axon (TechRepublic)
Xenoma smart clothing features e skin, a smart skin apparel that uses sensors to track the user’s movement and heart rate. Visit Xenoma’s site for more specifics on its products.
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Visit Cleer’s website to get specifics about its products.
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Visit the Kohler Konnect website to get specifics about its products.
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FinchShift offers the first cross-platform, hands-free camera, which allows freedom of movement and no field-of-view limitations. FinchTracker is a hands-free controller that is worn around the arm and allows freedom of movement.
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Schlage Connect smart lock connects to your home automation system, which allows you to control the lock with your voice.
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Schlage Encode smart lock connects to your home using Wi-Fi. The app allows you to unlock your home from anywhere just by pressing a button.
SEE: Schlage Encode Wi-Fi smart lock unlocks Amazon Key and Ring integration (CNET)
Visit Cleer’s website to get specifics about its products.
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Visit Cleer’s website to get specifics about its products.
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Visit Cleer’s website to get more specifics about its products.
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FoldiMate is a laundry-folding bot that can fold a load of 25 items in under five minutes.
SEE: I tried out Foldimate’s laundry-folding bot at CES 2019 (CNET)
SEE: LG takes up the mantle of brewer with HomeBrew countertop beer bot (CNET)
The YOLK Solar Cow project rewards parents for sending their children to school by offering free electricity.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
Wilkinson Baking Company’s BreadBot makes fresh bread every six minutes.
SEE: Bread-making robot makes everyone at CES 2019 trash their no-carb New Year resolutions (CNET)
Volta’s Mookkie is an AI-powered pet feeder. From the product page: “Mookkie visually recognizes the associated pet and opens the flap to feed exclusively him or her.”
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
The Ovis is a smart carry-on that, thanks to complex algorithms, moves by your side autonomously. The algorithm that makes Ovis avoid obstacles is based on self-driving technology.
SEE: CES 2019: Robotic suitcases back (and … maybe better?) at this year’s show (ZDNet)
Speck’s GrabTab is an accessory that provides you with a way to hold your phone or stand it up for viewing; it also allows for wireless charging. Speck notes that it works with most cases and designs.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
ForwardX teased with a prototype robotic lawn mower that isn’t available yet for sale.
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The 3dRudder is a hands-free controller that enhances the gaming experience by giving the player full freedom of movement and full motion control.
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Visit Indiegogo’s site to get specifics about this product.
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French company Tikaway showed its connected camera glasses, which can be used in Recording Mode or Live Mode. The glasses have a full HD 100-degree camera, are compatible with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Micro USB, have 16 GB of storage, and work for up to two hours in Recording Mode. When paired with the Tikaway app, the glasses offer the ultimate hands-free video conferencing experience.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
Sometimes it can be difficult to know how long to let an open bottle of wine breathe–Aveine’s smart wine aerator takes the guesswork out of this equation. The user just has to place the device on the bottle and scan the label, and then the device adds the proper amount of air for that specific wine, allowing for instant pouring.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
CES 2019 Best of Innovation Award winner in the Sustainability and Eco-Design category, BeeLife’s CoCoon smart beehive is a self-powered housing unit that extends the bees’ lifespans by protecting them from extreme temperatures and the varroa mite, and it even helps them produce more honey. Using an AI-embedded computer, the beekeeper will receive notifications if there is something wrong inside the hive and be able to remotely control temperature zones as necessary.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
Visteon Corporation, a global supplier of automotive cockpit solutions, showcased its smart digital auto cockpit at CES 2019. The smart digital technology features: A single electronic control unit (ECU) with advanced graphics that integrates the instrument cluster and infotainment functions, curved, hi-res displays, scalable autonomous domain controller for Level 2 and higher automated driving, and machine learning-based voice recognition and safety functionality.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
Lexon, a European company that has been designing lifestyle consumer products for over 27 years, is breaking into the American market with its lamps and Mino Bluetooth speakers (shown). Featured at CES 2019 are: Mino X, Mino & Twin Mino, Mino L, Oblio, Hellonite lamp, and Mina portable LED lamp.
SEE: Best portable mini Bluetooth speakers (2018 edition) (CNET)
The Netatmo smart video doorbell allows users to see who’s at the door and answer it from home or remotely. The easy-to-install device connects to Wi-Fi and notifies the homeowner via video call when someone rings the doorbell and allows them to communicate directly with the visitor using the built-in microphone and speaker. There is no subscription fee, and the free companion app allows viewing or downloading of call history and stores files on your microSD card, Dropbox, or an FTP server.
SEE: Netatmo’s Siri-enabled doorbell has free video storage too (CNET)
This Waterproof Case for AirPods by Catalyst is perfect for protecting your earbuds from damage, weather-related or otherwise. Made from a soft silicone, the case features easy access to the Lightning port, as well as a detachable carabiner that can be hooked to your belt, purse, or bag.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
The WELT wellness belt may look like an ordinary belt, but it’s actually hiding some pretty smart features. It uses Bluetooth technology to automatically sync to the companion app on the user’s smartphone, can last for 30+ days on a single charge, and offers comprehensive health insights, which include monitoring eating habits, waist circumference, and body state, and tracking the user’s steps vs. sitting time.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
L’Or\u00e9al La Roche-Posay‘s My Skin Track pH, a CES 2019 Best of Innovations winner in the Wearable Technology Products category, is a wearable sensor that measures skin pH levels, perspiration rate, and skin health and then sends the information to the companion app, which helps the user create a customized skin care routine.
SEE: CES 2019 video: L’Or\u00e9al’s new wearable sensor tracks skin pH in real-time (ZDNet)
The Lululab Lumini AI skincare assistant uses AI to accurately measure the user’s entire face and analyze six key factors: Skin age, wrinkles, pigmentation, redness, pores, and sebum. It uses the data to recommend products that will best address any issues the user may be having.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
WALNUT Technology unveiled its newest electric skateboard, the SPECTRA X, at CES 2019. Through the eBoard Go app, users can monitor body posture and control the board remotely. The board is made from maple and a fiber-reinforced plastic and also features an IP66 waterproof body, rechargeable batteries, and replaceable wheels.
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This is currently an Indiegogo campaign.
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Visit the Ecovacs site to get specifics about this product.
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The Cosmo smart bike helmet features turning signals, detects accidents, calls emergency services, and offers real-time route sharing.
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Visit Onelink’s site to get specifics about its products.
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First Alert introduces the Onelink Welcome Home smart doorbell. It is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
SEE: First Alert brings the Onelink Bell smart doorbell to CES 2019 (CNET)
First Alert introduces Onelink Protection, a smart smoke, fire, and CO2 detector. It is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
Viaroom Home is a self-learning hands-free home automation system. Powered by AI, it analyzes your daily habits and does tasks such as starting the washing machine and turning the thermostat up or down.
SEE: CES 2019 news, photos, videos, and more (TechRepublic on Flipboard)
The Ion Wave Rider Max is a waterproof floating boom box that features LED lights, full-range speakers, FM radio, and built-in cupholders.
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Visit Ion’s site to learn more about its products.
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The Mustang stereo is a retro style boom box designed to look like a mid ’60s Ford Mustang radio. It features Bluetooth streaming abilities and long-lasting battery power.
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Teena Maddox is a VP at Brodeur Partners. She is a former Associate Managing Editor at TechRepublic. Teena's lifelong journalism career has included writing on staff for publications including People magazine, W magazine and Women's Wear Daily.
