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Automaker Hyundai is one of the many companies that are holding a press conference at CES 2024. You’ll be able to find out more about some of the brand’s intentions starting at 4PM ET on January 8. You can watch the livestream on Hyundai’s YouTube channel.

What to expect

Hyundai has already shed some light on what it will be focusing on at CES 2024. The automaker says it will share a blueprint for its vision of a hydrogen-powered energy ecosystem. Among other things, Hyundai will reveal a modular hydrogen toolbox that it says will help forge a clean hydrogen value chain.

It’s also looking beyond mobility to make people’s everyday lives more comfortable with the help of “human-centered innovations.” The company has pledged to share plans regarding software and artificial intelligence related to its theme of “Ease every way.”

In addition, Hyundai Mobis (the parts and service supplier for Hyundai, Genesis and Kia) says it will unveil 20 new pieces of mobility tech that are ready to go into mass production. Those include what it claims are the world’s first in-vehicle rollable display and swivel display. In addition, it plans to show off a transparent display for cars that uses “holographic optical elements” tech.

We’re reporting live from CES 2024 in Las Vegas from January 6-12. Keep up with all the latest news from the show here.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/how-to-watch-the-hyundai-ces-2024-press-conference-210053396.html?src=rss 

CES is here again, and consumer audio brand Sennheiser is kicking off the week with a press conference a day before the show officially starts. Sennheiser’s launch event will be livestreamed on YouTube on January 8, starting at 3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT. You can head over there to check it out, or tune in here for when the stream goes live.

What we expect

Sennheiser hasn’t said much about what it plans to unveil at CES 2024, but it’s promised “exciting new headphones.” The company is responsible for some of our favorite over-ear wireless headphones and true wireless earbuds from the last few years, so that little bit of hype seems justified.

Last year at CES, Sennheiser debuted its dialogue-enhancing Conversation Clear Plus earbuds, which are designed to provide hearing assistance in noisy spaces. The hearing aids can also stream audio, and have features such as active noise cancellation. Check back here to see what Sennheiser has in store for CES this time around.

We’re reporting live from CES 2024 in Las Vegas from January 6-12. Keep up with all the latest news from the show here.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/how-to-watch-sennheisers-ces-2024-press-conference-203002174.html?src=rss 

It’s CES 2024 week, in case you haven’t noticed, and most of the major players in consumer tech are hosting their own shiny press events. TCL is no exception. The manufacturer is holding a livestream event on January 8 at 2PM ET. You can watch it on the company’s website, just in case you aren’t anywhere near Las Vegas.

What we expect

TCL is a huge company that manufacturers a wide range of devices across multiple product categories, though it’s most famous for its TVs. The company promises to showcase over 100 “cutting-edge products” throughout CES, including QD-Mini LED TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, mobile devices, commercial displays and much more.

More specifically, TCL plans on unveiling “one of the world’s largest” QD-Mini LED TVs during the press conference. It already announced a 115-inch behemoth at IFA back in September, so this one would have to match or exceed that size.

It also promises a spate of new home theater products and a new device ecosystem that’s being advertised as “one of the industry’s first smart connected mobile device entertainment solutions.” TCL’s being cagey on this one, though the company did say the tech would integrate with smartphones, tablets, smart glasses and other gadgets.

TCL also tends to announce one or two quirky things, like last year’s RayNeo X2 AR glasses. The company has teased something regarding this product for CES, though it remains to be seen if it’s a full hardware refresh or just a system update. The company did make an off-hand mention about “powerful AI capabilities.”

Finally, there’s a promise to show off the “latest breakthroughs in display technology.” This likely refers to the company’s NXTPAPER tech, which optimizes displays for the human eye. This platform got a refresh back in February, but it looks like the color paper-like screen technology will be getting even more bells and whistles. In any event, we don’t have long to find out.

We’re reporting live from CES 2024 in Las Vegas from January 6-12. Keep up with all the latest news from the show here.

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While Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset is expected to arrive as soon as next month, the company itself has yet to confirm a release date. But, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, there may be an official Vision Pro announcement within “the next week or so” — conveniently timed to coincide with CES, which Apple always sits out. The headset has already begun shipping to US warehouses on a small scale, Gurman said.

In the Power On newsletter, Gurman dug into the latest developments that suggest Apple will release the Vision Pro in February, as he recently predicted. Following up on his previous report that small groups of employees are being sent to headquarters for training on a new product, Gurman now reports that a three-hour meeting has been scheduled for all employees at Apple stores across the US on January 21, with training sessions and the arrival of new inventory racks planned throughout the week after.

All the pieces seem to be lining up for what Gurman predicts is an “imminent rollout” in the US. Other regions, including China, Canada and the UK may be the next in line after that.

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It’s Panasonic’s turn to hold a CES 2024 press conference. The Japanese company, which dabbles in a wide range of products, is set to hold its showcase at 1PM ET on January 8. You’ll be able to watch all of the Panasonic CES announcements live on the company’s website.

What we expect

Sustainable energy will be a main concern of Panasonic’s showcase, according to a statement the company put out ahead of the show. The brand also plans to discuss its “circular economy initiatives designed to optimize the use of natural resources.” Helping people to live healthier and more comfortable lives is a focus for Panasonic, which pledges to help people “discover a world of holistic wellbeing.” In addition, it plans to highlight its Green Impact initiative, which involves reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

There’s always a chance that Panasonic may have some consumer-focused wares to reveal as well. We could see some of the company’s latest cameras during its press conference, as was the case last year. Panasonic may also divulge more about its efforts to make batteries for electric vehicles, including Tesla models.

We’re reporting live from CES 2024 in Las Vegas from January 6-12. Keep up with all the latest news from the show here.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/how-to-watch-the-panasonic-ces-2024-press-conference-180058304.html?src=rss 

Acer has debuted its latest laptops for its Aspire and Swift line of products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. While the new devices each have their own features to offer, most of them have a couple of things in common: They’re powered by Intel’s new Core Ultra processors, the company’s first chips with neural processing units that can accelerate AI tasks, and they come with dedicated keys that can summon Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant.

One of the models now powered by Intel Core Ultra 7 processors is the Acer Aspire Vero, which is partly made from recycled materials, such as ocean-bound plastic for its 16-inch 2,560 x 1,600 screen. It can last for up to 10.5 hours on a single charge, has Wi-Fi 7 compatibility and has two USB-C ports. The laptop ships with Windows 11 that comes integrated with Copilot, which can be quickly accessed with the device’s dedicated key. The model will be available in North America in April with prices starting at $750, and in Europe by March for at least €1,199. 

The new Acer Aspire Go 15 and Aspire Go 14, on the other hand, now come with Intel Core i3 N-Series processors, though the latter can be equipped with AMD Ryzen 7000 Series chips instead. They both have the new dedicated Copilot keys and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, though the smaller model has a WUXGA display, while the bigger one has an FHD screen. The 15-inch and the 14-inch laptops are coming out in February with prices starting at $250. 

Acer has also announced its updated Swift laptop line, starting with the new Swift Go 16 and Swift Go 14 models powered by Intel Core Ultra processors and Intel Arc built-in GPUs. Acer calls them “AI PCs” with dedicated Copilot keys and AI-boosted video conferencing features, such as background blur and automatic framing. The 16-inch model has a 3.2K OLED display, while the 14-inch Swift Go has a 2.8K OLED screen. They can both be opened up to 180 degrees and can support LPDDR5X memory up to 32GB in size and SSDs up to 2TB. The models are coming out in the North America in March and will set buyers back $750 and up. 

Finally, the Acer Swift X 14 now comes with Intel Core Ultra H-Series processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, a 2.8K OLED display and, of course, a dedicated Copilot key. The model was designed for heavy tasks, including 3D rendering, video editing and high-quality live streaming. Similar to the Swift Go laptops, it has AI-augmented video conferencing features and supports memory up to 32GB in size, but users will have to make do with 1TB SSDs. It will be available starting in February for at least $1,400. 

We’re reporting live from CES 2024 in Las Vegas from January 6-12. Keep up with all the latest news from the show here.

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This year’s CES 2024 trade show is off and running, filling Las Vegas with more tech than a giant LED dome. Consumer electronics giant Hisense is holding its own press conference this year, starting on January 8 at 12PM ET. The company will be livestreaming it directly from its own site, on this specific landing page.

What we expect

What will Hisense discuss at the presser? The company says it’ll “showcase a range of groundbreaking innovations that redefine the way we interact with screens,” with the official tagline being “See. Connect. Experience.” In other words, expect plenty of info regarding next-gen display technology.

To that end, Hisense says it’ll be unveiling a bunch of new products, teasing new laser TVs, ULED TVs and more. David Gold, President of Hisense Americas, is hosting the event and the company promises TVs that offer “unparalleled clarity and contrast, transforming living rooms into cinematic havens.” We could all use some more havens, cinematic or not.

The press conference won’t just be TVs, however, as Hisense is a multi-faceted company with a stake in many market segments. It also teased the reveal of new smart home products, offering a “myriad of options to get more done.” There’s also the possibility of a surprise reveal or two, as Hisense tech is present in everything from modern vehicle dashboards to ultrasound devices.

Last year, Hisense announced the gorgeous UX OLED smart TV. This 85-inch beast boasts 20,000 Mini LEDs, 5,000 local dimming zones and the industry’s first-ever 16-bit light control algorithm. It also represented the beginning of the ULED X line of televisions, so we’ll likely get a new model or two this year. Reports indicate the company has been prepping a massive 110-inch ULED X TV, according to Sound & Vision.

We’re reporting live from CES 2024 in Las Vegas from January 6-12. Keep up with all the latest news from the show here.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/how-to-watch-hisense-unveil-the-future-of-display-tech-at-ces-2024-170034199.html?src=rss 

Acer has announced quite a lengthy list of new products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, including a 57-inch monitor with curvature designed to increase your field of vision and make you feel more immersed in a game’s environment. The king-sized Predator Z57 has a Dual UHD resolution — that’s 7,680 x 2,160 pixels — a 120Hz refresh rate and a wide 32:9 aspect ratio. It’s a MiniLED monitor that Acer says can achieve up to 1000 nit brightness, can produce highly accurate colors and can maximize light and dark contrast for realistic visuals and dark scenes with great picture quality. 

But let’s go back to that massive screen real estate for a bit. While you can very well use the full display for a single purpose, the model’s picture-by-picture capability lets you split it in half and show output from two different sources. Since it has two HDMI 2.1 ports that work with consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, you could get two games running at the same time if that’s something you’d want to try. You could also use its picture-in-picture capability to show an output separate from the main one in a smaller inset window. Predator Z57 will be available in North America and in Europe starting in the second quarter of the year with prices starting at $2,500 and €2,399, respectively. 

If you want a curved monitor but don’t need all that real estate and think $2,500 is a bit too much, Acer has also launched a $900 34-inch display at the event. The Predator X34 V3 is a 34-inch MiniLED model with a 21:9 ultrawide QHD, or 3,440 x 1,440, resolution. It has a 180Hz refresh rate, which the company says can provide fluid gaming experiences with minimal ghosting. The model will also go on sale in the second quarter of the year. 

In addition, Acer seems to be making another attempt at making 3D gaming happen with the Predator SpatialLabs View 27. It’s the latest entry to the brand’s stereoscopic 3D display line that doesn’t need glasses, though you can always switch to 2D output on its 4K screen. The model will be available in North America starting in the second quarter for $1,999 and in Europe within the first quarter of the year. 

We’re reporting live from CES 2024 in Las Vegas from January 6-12. Keep up with all the latest news from the show here.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/acer-introduces-a-massive-57-inch-ultrawide-monitor-at-ces-2024-170056345.html?src=rss 

It’s that time of year again. The annual CES trade show in Las Vegas is upon us and NVIDIA is holding a major press conference that will offer details regarding “a spectrum of cutting-edge technologies.” It goes down on Monday, January 8, at 8AM PT / 11AM ET, the day before CES 2024 officially kicks off. You can watch it directly on NVIDIA’s website, or you can hit up the company’s YouTube page or Twitch channel.

What we expect

So what’s on the agenda for CES 2024? It’s the two most beloved letters in all of tech: AI. NVIDIA will be focusing primarily on “its latest advancements in artificial intelligence,” including generative AI. NVIDIA has been open about AI taking center stage at the event, but it’s been cagey regarding specific announcements. The company has become something of a juggernaut in the space these past couple of years, so there will likely be plenty of new information about its next-gen AI supercomputer chips.

There will also be announcements involving “consumer technologies and robotics”, so AI won’t be the only star of the show. NVIDIA, after all, is a multi-tentacled behemoth of a company. It’s involved in industrial digitization, maintaining data centers and much more. Oh yeah. It also makes GPUs.

In addition to the primary press conference, NVIDIA will be maintaining a robust presence throughout CES 2024. The company says its tech will be the focus of 14 other conference sessions, with titles like “Reshaping Retail – AI Creating Opportunity” and “Cracking the Smart Car.” To that end, NVIDIA promises demos with a diverse lineup of companies, from Samsung to Mercedes-Benz.

NVIDIA spent a lot of time on AI during last year’s keynote, but the company also unveiled new hardware like its updated Geforce GPUs and a refreshed lineup of RTX 40 series laptops. It also went into more detail regarding new and improved cloud based productivity software, among other announcements. In other words, there will very likely be some hardware reveals hidden amongst all of that AI bluster. Engadget has a large team on the ground in Las Vegas covering the event — follow along for all of our coverage.

We’re reporting live from CES 2024 in Las Vegas from January 6-12. Keep up with all the latest news from the show here.

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