The 10 Coolest Gadgets Revealed At CES 2023
From small startups to tech industry titans, companies are set to unveil new consumer products at the annual sprawling Las Vegas event featuring thousands of companies and devices galore.
CES has historically been a launch pad for many companies’ new wares. This year is no exception as firms ramp up their efforts to grab attention with the latest gadget developments. CES 2023, which takes place Jan. 5-8, is packed full of exhibitors across several venues throughout Las Vegas– everything from the latest in artificial intelligence (AI), to new metaverse gadgets, updated laptops and PCs, and even home appliances.
This year, CES says more than 323 Fortune Global 500 Companies have registered, along with 85 Interbrand 100 companies covering 41 technology categories. Showrunners say 174 countries are represented at these year’s massive event.
“For anyone who goes there, I think CES is a beacon of hope and optimism,” CES CEO Gary Shapiro said in a statement. “It starts the new year not only on a positive note, but on a note where you realize that you could cut deals, and you could do things, you could be inspired, you could find partners, you could establish business relationships which will change your company or even change the world.”
CRN checks out 10 of the coolest gadgets from the industry’s biggest show this year:
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 (2023 edition)
The South Korean tech giant’s prowess in gaming gear continues to grow with new additions to its Odyssey Neo G9 line of ultra-wide gaming monitors at a whopping 57-inches wide. These monitors provide a wrap-around gaming experience for the serious gamer. The Odyssey G9 features a dual ultra-high definition (UHD) display with resolution of 7,680 x 2,160 and 32:9 aspect ratio. With a 1000R curved 57-inch screen using quantum mini LED technology, the screen refreshes at a rate of 240Hz – meant to provide gamers with precise details and expanded field of view.
Pricing is yet to be announced, but the previous model started at about $1,500.
Aromatic Calming Shower Pods from Kohler Systems
In the tech and wellness arena, Kohler is hoping to make a big splash with its new system that adds natural calming scents to your shower for a fresh start (or end) to the day. The Sprig pod attaches to the Kohler System to release a vitamin-infused, scented “pod cocktail” into the shower stream and will run for several minutes.
Lockly’s New Flex Touch Pro Smart Lock System
Homeowners and renters looking to up their home security game can lock down new tech introduced at CES from Lockly that lets you add fingerprint detection to any existing deadbolt lock. Lockly’s Flex Touch Pro is a retrofit smart lock system that allows you to add smart features to your existing lock hardware. The Touch Pro uses the company’s 3D biometric touch technology to enable quick access to your home and can store up to 99 fingerprints. Use the provided App to unlock, lock or check door status using Google Home or Amazon Alexa.
The Flex Touch Pro will be available for $229 sometime in spring 2023.
Sylph: World’s Smallest Device For Detecting Airborne Chemicals
Japanese startup Ball Wave at CES 2023 is presenting “the world’s smallest and lightest gas analyser” that allows for instant environmental assessment on Earth or even in space. Powered by the company’s proprietary Ball Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Sensor, the Sylph device detects chemicals while requiring just 1/20th of the power needed to operate conventional instruments for the same task. “Our invention… enabled us to create the palm-sized Sylph that operates on mobile battery power,” Ball Wave’s President and CEO Shingo Akao said in a statement. “This compact and powerful sensor has the potential to serve as the ‘nose’ of robots, sniffing out environmental hazards, yeast in foods, or even disease-signaling chemicals in our bodies.”
Acer eKinekt BD 3 Bike Desk
Acer has created a workstation that offers sustainability and exercise options for remote workers with its eKinekt BD 3 bike desk announced at CES 2023. The desk/stationary bicycle combination supports healthier lifestyles while creating reusable electricity. Kinetic energy from pedaling powers the machine and charges devices while the LCD display and a companion smartphone app provide information to help riders keep track of workout goals. One hour of constant pedaling can generate 75 watts of self-generated power.
Acer Halo Swing Smart Speaker
Acer showcased its latest speaker offering, the Halo Swing Smart Speaker, at CES 2023. The smart speaker offers voice-enabled Google Assistant, water-proofing and DTS Sound through an internal subwoofer for clear vocals and distinctive sound from musical instruments with wide bass extension. The unit offers 10 hours of nonstop play on a charge.
LandEnergy E Moto District Scrambler
Configure LandEnergy’s District Scramber E Motorcycle to be street legal or not – this is an on/off road vehicle that will provide versatility, sustainability and convenience in one cool package. The company will be showcasing its latest vehicles at CES 2023 and the District Scrambler will likely stand out with its changeable and portable proprietary battery system. The eMotocycle is capable of reaching about 70 miles per hour with battery live up to 120 miles.
Evie Smart Ring (Movano Health)
Movano Health’s Evie Smart Ring is aimed at female consumers with a smart ring focused on women and their health needs. The ring has been designed and tuned for women and offers the same metrics as other wearables, including stps, activity minutes, calories burned, sleep stages and duration, resting heart rate, heart rate variability, oxygen readings, respiration rate and skin temperature variability.
The company plans to launch Evie some time in 2023 at a price of $300 with no monthly subscriptions.
Airvida T1, “World’s First” Wearable Air Purifier With Noise Cancelation
Airvida’s T1 earbuds are far from your typical wearable and will be especially attractive to travelers looking to avoid airborne viruses, allergens, and bacteria. The company bills the CES-introduced devices as the first wearable ionic air purifier with noise-cancelling earbuds. The company claims the device can protect users from air pollutants and ambient noises. The tech produces negative ions which can attach to approaching harmful airborne particles and turn them into bigger and heavier chunks that fall to the ground, creating a zone of cleaner air in the facial area, the company says.
Opteeve Technologies ViraWarn Reusable Breath Test for COVID And More
As COVID-19 appears to be sticking around in the short term, it will be nice to have another way to test for the illness. Opteeeve Technologies says its tech (still in clinical trials) uses cartridges that measure for viruses by using just your breath. The cartridges only need to be changed after a positive test or a period of daily use and will give results within 60 seconds. Now that’s rapid! The device is being developed to test for COVID-19, RSV, and Flu.
Availability subject to FDA review for Pre-Emergency Use Authorization.