The main trends are set precisely on it, and new items first presented or announced will be shown in different parts of the world throughout the next year.

The most notable areas at this year's exhibits were smart cars, drones, a few improvements to wearable technology, TVs and a large number of laptops-transformers with monitors.

What new items impressed our readers the most? We tell in the selection of the main releases of CES 2017 below:

Windows-tablet Lenovo Miix 720 easily turns into a laptop due to the connected keyboard and resembles the well-known devices of the series Microsoft Surface Pro.

Garmin has updated its lineup at CES 2017 smart watch launching three models of the Fenix ​​5 line at once: Fenix ​​5, Fenix ​​5X and Fenix ​​5S. They have screen sizes ranging from 1.6 "to 2".

Modern fishing may soon also become an extremely high-tech occupation. PowerVision, known for several original drone models (such as PowerEgg, PowerEye, and PowerBee), has unveiled a curious new product called PowerRay.

CES 2017 is not only about laptops, drones and virtual reality helmets, but also interesting concepts. One, promised by LG Display, is a translucent TV that's also thinner than the latest iPhone.

Razer began to work out with laptops, so after some launch period, the company decided to figure out "for three" and presented at CES 2017 gaming laptop with three, in fact, built-in screens.

ASUS has unveiled the new ROG Swift PG27UQ monitor, designed specifically for gamers. Model PG27UQ uses a new version of G-Sync technology, adapted for monitors with HDR (High Dynamic Range).

HP has unveiled the updated line of Specter x360 and EliteBook x360 laptops at CES 2017. Sales of new products are planned from this month.

The focal length of the Zenfone 3 Zoom camera is 59 mm, there is a four-axis optical and three-axis electronic image stabilization with RAW-format support. A proprietary technology for the photo module is also used - SuperPixel, built on the basis of a Sony IMX362 sensor with an aperture of f / 1.7 and a pixel size of 1.4 microns.

Samsung has unveiled a new generation of smart refrigerators at CES 2017 along with an updated Family Hub 2.0 platform.

While many have only gotten to 4K video at 30fps, the new Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 mirrorless camera is already able to shoot 4K video at 60fps.

Acer announced the Predator Z301CT 21: 9 curved gaming monitor at CES 2017. The 30-inch (2560 x 1080) Predator Z301CT supports Tobii eye tracking technology and NVIDIA G-SYNC.

The small Vive Tracker is designed to track the movement of real objects in the virtual world. For example, it can be placed on a baseball bat, blaster, etc.

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption HTC is ahead of rivals Sony and Oculus and is going to offer the mass consumer virtual reality glasses of the second generation in April

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held annually in Las Vegas since 1967, usually provides a glimpse into the future of consumer technology.

Not a single self-respecting large electronics company misses it. It is here that the most latest news and close the most important deals.

However, in recent years, the most sensational gadgets to Las Vegas have been brought not by huge corporations, but by startups.

This year, thanks to crowdfunding, there are likely to be more such discoveries.

Now, the creators of the new products must convince the retailers hunting for the next hit of sales that the wonders of technology promised by them in their promotional videos are amazing in practice.

Dozens of young companies will be able to participate in the exhibition officially opening on January 5 thanks to the financial support of their governments.

France, Israel, Ukraine and Holland brought their national stands proudly showcasing the achievements of local talent.

However, the most prolific in this regard was Beijing: more than 1,300 exhibits from the exhibition will come from China.

"Every year at CES, I meet people working on technologies that are changing our lives. Here you can see literally all areas of high technology," Robert Scoble, one of the world's most famous tech bloggers and forecasters, told the BBC. Silicon Valley.

There is, of course, nonsense that does not deserve attention here, so the main task is to be able to distinguish a development that will most likely promise a future hit from possibly failed projects.

We have selected for you some of the exhibits that could be the most popular this week.

In this area, three virtual assistants are competing for the palm: Alexa from Amazon, Cortana from Microsoft, and Google Assistant.

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Blue circle embedded in desk lamp simply named C and manufactured by GE, turns into a speaker when you call Alexa from Amazon

OnVocal will showcase wireless headphones that can be connected to Alexa, and GE has already advertised its new desk lamp that doubles as a speaker powered by Amazon's voice assistant.

Sonos is also looking to add this feature to its wireless speakers, though it doesn't appear to be ready to showcase the results of these efforts just yet.

However, it is too early to dismiss Alexa's competitors.

Microsoft is known to be working with Harman Kardon on a speaker with great acoustics, and Microsoft has also experimented with adding Cortana components to other kinds of products, including toasters.

And Google is using at least one device in Las Vegas - the Aviva speaker - as a platform for its cloud-based artificial intelligence.

Image copyright Aviva Image caption Aviva reps say their smart speaker will be equipped with Google Assistant

As suggested by one of the experts wishing to join this race of gadgets with voice control there may be more.

French startup Bixi is promoting gesture control technology - it will offer a novelty that will allow you to control smartphones and tablets without touching them, just with a wave of your hand.

The Austrian company offers a novelty: on top of the touchscreen on this tablet there is another screen, with a flexible surface, on which small bubbles appear, lining up in the updated text written in Braille.

Image copyright Blitab Image caption Blitab plans to showcase an Android tablet that can be used by the blind

The year of robots?

We are still far from the era of robots little distinguishable from humans. For now, they remain fictional characters in television series.

However, at exhibitions like CES, we have the chance to see prototypes of similar devices that are getting smarter.

London-based Emotech will be showcasing new items of this kind.

Image copyright Emotech Image caption Ollie's robot learns over time how to behave with different users

Emotech will present Ollie, a desktop bot that has its own smart assistant that recognizes different family members and adapts to the character of each of them.

Scientists from University and King's Colleges London and the University of Edinburgh participated in the creation of Ollie, and an investor from China joined the project to finance the project, investing $ 10 million in the development.

Modular robots consisting of different parts with various functions... This concept, which allows consumers to change the characteristics and functions of a device, is supported by several companies.

Image copyright Evovacs Image caption Unibot can change its functions depending on which modules are installed on its base.

An example of a modular robot is Modi, created on the principle of Lego constructors. The set includes several small cubes that allow you to create devices with different functions - a motor, a lamp or an infrared sensor.

Another example is Unibot, a robot vacuum cleaner that, if desired, can be turned into mobile camera video surveillance, as well as an air conditioner that purifies and humidifies the air.

Older people will surely welcome Cutii, a robot that resembles an iPad on wheels. It is assumed that this device will become an inseparable companion for the elderly.

In general, there will be a lot of robots at the exhibition, and very different ones - tirelessly picking up balls on tennis courts, removing cat droppings from the litter tray without any emotions, as well as their smarter counterparts who can measure their strength with you at the chessboard.

Image copyright ITRI ​​Taiwan / Auto-pets / Yumii / Tennibot Image caption There will be many specialized robots at the Las Vegas show

Don't forget to check out Laundroid as well. The Japanese company has managed to get a $ 60 million investment from a number of firms including Panasonic to mass-produce a giant robot that neatly folds clothes.

This device was first shown at last year's CES and apparently made an impression, although some called the idea laughable.

And if mass production of the Laundroid begins according to plans in 2017, it will be very interesting to see how the robot will satisfy its owners.

Image copyright Seven dreamers Image caption Potential Laundroid robot buyers must have a fairly large living space to place their new purchase

Health and Wearable Electronics

This year, one of the most popular areas in the field of health is new technologies that help pregnant women and those who want to conceive a child.

Take Ava, for example, a sensor-sensitive bracelet that claims to alert women when the most the best time for conception.

Or a tracker for future dads called Trakfertility. It will help, firstly, to calculate the concentration of sperm, and then - using the associated application - will tell the owner how to increase their number.

Image copyright Ava Science Image caption The creators of Ava claim that this device will help women better understand their bodies and, accordingly, get pregnant faster.

And if after a couple of glasses you are suddenly tempted to get close to an unsuitable partner, the Milo Sensors smart bracelet can, as its authors say, become the first wearable device in the world that measures blood alcohol levels.

All jokes, but the medical sensor industry is growing by leaps and bounds and will soon be able to handle billions of dollars, analysts say.

The ultimate goal is to create something akin to the tricorder from the Star Trek television series. If you remember, it was a miracle device that made it possible to diagnose any ailment.

A startup from Israel will demonstrate in Las Vegas a gadget that promises to almost bring this idea to life.

Image copyright TytoCare Image caption Diagnostic machine company TytoCare says they want to empower customers to take control of their health.

The TytoHome sensor makes it possible to measure the heart rate, check the condition of the throat, lungs and other internal organs without leaving home - and automatically send all this data to the doctor.

Without a doubt, the new items will delight fitness fans as well. To say that the demand for gadgets of this kind has peaked and is declining would be a mistake. Apple's Fitbit fitness tracker app has become the # 1 Christmas seller, which proves that people are still actively buying the product.

However, gadgets with built-in airbags can add intrigue.

Image copyright Inemotion / ActiveProtective Image caption At least two companies attending CES are trying to combine airbags with their smart wearables

ActiveProtective promises to showcase a prototype of a smart belt for seniors that will deploy an airbag when dropped, preventing a hip fracture.

A new product from the Inemotion company, which produces clothing for alpine skiers, works on a similar principle. Built-in airbags help prevent fractures and injuries on the ski track.

The French company Wair has developed a scarf under which a mask with an air filter is hidden.

However, the question remains whether such gadgets will be able to go beyond their niches and bring enough profit to their creators.

As for smartwatches, there will certainly be more of them - as well as applications developed for them. It is possible that in Las Vegas we will see Android Wear 2.0, that is, the second generation of the version of the operating google systems Android built for smartwatches and other wearable devices.

However, if you already held your breath, then so far in vain, since this sector did not become a hit, as many predicted.

But now we need to hold our breath - we are promised to demonstrate the world's first vibrating tight jeans, which will help their owners, who have laid a route on the map, determine which way to turn without looking at the screen.

Image copyright Spinali Design Image caption Jeans from Spinali Design are connected to a smartphone and begin to vibrate from the side of the body where the person needs to turn.

TV sets

If 10 years ago you asked the experts what screens we would look at in our living rooms, they would most likely mention TVs, in the matrix of which the main functional element are organic light-emitting diodes (OLED).

However, their predictions would not be entirely correct.

The hopes that the production of OLED TVs would fall in price did not come true. And their colors turned out to be not as bright as that of color LED TVs.

In addition, some viewers complained that the dark colors on OLED TVs also pumped up, so some of the details of the picture are difficult to make out.

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Panasonic was once famous for its plasma TVs, but has now switched to OLED TVs.

Nonetheless, OLED TVs continue to be popular for their stunning brightness and picture depth and ever thinner screens.

Panasonic has hinted that it will unveil an enhanced OLED display in Las Vegas, where blacks in the darkest scenes will have a variety of tints. Sony is said to have similar news.

There is also hope that the prices of such TVs may go down.

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption QLED, UHD, HDR, HLG - modern TVs have a hard time making sense for buyers

Samsung is expected to showcase QLED, an LCD display technology that uses quantum dots instead of liquid crystal LEDs for backlighting. The brightness of such an image, as promised by Samsung, will exceed all expectations.

But we will soon have to get used to another acronym - HDR, which stands for High Dynamic Range.

We are talking about the principle by which, for example, the human eye works, and which is a kind of optical system that is sensitive to a wide color gamut. The picture on such a screen will be especially bright and detailed - especially when images of scenes where there are bright lights and shadows.

Image caption Dolby claims its HDR version provides best quality images, however most TV companies prefer to support HDR10 (10-bit color depth)

Smart homes and other internet gifts

Nowadays, sensors can be added to a wide variety of products without spending too much money and energy, giving them the function of wireless data transmission. This literally led to an explosion of ideas - sometimes, however, not the most reasonable ones.

Image copyright Genican Image caption The Genican can scan the barcode on discarded used food packages to automatically create a shopping list for your next trip to the store. But how often will we use such a gadget?

And does it really need to be controlled by a smartphone?

It is much more important when smart cars make everyday life more convenient without special efforts... Many companies have decided that the first step is to improve refrigerators so that they can sterilize themselves when needed, as the LG model does.

Image copyright Smarter Applications Image caption UK start-up Smarter Applications developed Fridgecam. This device monitors the contents of the refrigerator, and when the expiration date of individual products expires, it asks the owner to purchase a fresh product. In addition, Fridgecam can suggest recipes based on what is in the refrigerator.

Electric car Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the AVTR concept car in Las Vegas, inspired by James Cameron's film Avatar. The rear overhang of the electric vehicle is covered with 33 "bionic valves". Special spherical wheels allow the AVTR to move not only in a straight line, but also sideways or diagonally.

The rechargeable battery provides a mileage without recharging up to 700 km. The power of the electric motor is 470 hp.

The electric car does not have the usual control tools - they are replaced by an illuminated biojoystick on the central panel.

Sony Vision-S electric car

Sony unveiled the Vision-S electric vehicle prototype in Las Vegas. Its platform and design was developed by the Austrian Magna Steyr. Bosch, Continental, Qualcomm, Nvidia and ZF also participated in the work on it.

The Vision-S sedan is equipped with two 272 hp electric motors. each. The electric car can accelerate to 100 km / h in 4.8 seconds, its declared maximum speed is 240 km / h.

The electric car is equipped with 33 sensors (13 more than the Tesla Model S), which do not provide fully autonomous driving, but allow changing lanes and parking.

Ballie Robot

South Korean Samsung has introduced the Ballie robot, which is designed to help a person in his daily life. The Ballie looks like a small ball slightly larger than a tennis ball. He can ride after his owner, watching him using cameras and making special sounds.

The robot is conceived as a fitness assistant. It can be used for home security, task scheduling, remote control mobile devices. Ballie will be able to play with a dog left at home without an owner, start a robot vacuum cleaner when necessary, change TV channels, record a video. Samsung promises that Ballie will expand its features over time with AI training.

Flexible screen laptop Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold

Lenovo has unveiled the ThinkPad X1 Fold laptop with a flexible screen. It is made from a combination of light alloys and carbon fiber and is protected leather case... Its weight is a little more than 0.9 kg and it can easily turn from small device into a tablet with a 13.3-inch screen.

When you connect the tablet to a Bluetooth keyboard, the device becomes a full-fledged laptop. By bending it, one of the halves of the screen can also be used as numeric keypad... For use in the desktop version, it is possible to connect two displays, install them on a special stand and connect a full-size keyboard and mouse to them.

Sales of the new device priced at $ 2,499 will begin in mid-2020.

Virtual sun visor for Bosch vehicles

German Bosch has presented a virtual sun visor for cars. It is a transparent LCD display with smart cameras that analyze the position of the driver's eyes and the amount of sunlight entering the vehicle through the windshield. As a result, the LCD panel darkens areas through which the sun's rays blind the motorist.

Bosch assures that this visor improves the driver's view compared to a traditional sun visor and thus improves road safety.

Virtual keyboard for mobile devices SelfieType

South Korean Samsung presented virtual keyboard SelfieType for mobile devices. It is created on the basis of artificial intelligence - by analyzing the movements of the fingers that the user makes when typing, it turns them into taps on the QWERTY keyboard. SelfieType not required additional devices to project the keyboard onto a surface: a selfie camera in a smartphone or tablet is enough to track hand movements.

So far, SelfieType technology allows you to type text in instant messengers or text editors.

S-A1 air taxi prototype

Uber and Hyundai Motor have jointly unveiled a full-scale model of a flying car that can be used as an air taxi. The flying Hyundai will be fully electric and will be able to cover distances of up to 160 km. It will be able to take off and land vertically, carry four passengers at a time and fly at speeds up to 320 km / h.

The electric propulsion of the four engines makes the S-A1 much quieter than traditional helicopters. This makes it ideal for urban use.

Virtual People Neon

Samsung introduced the Neon project, which allows you to create 3D models of artificial people - avatars. They are able to move, talk, express emotions and act as virtual assistants.

Believable digital avatars will be generated by scanning real people, but will be able to generate their own facial expressions, movements and gestures. The new technology is supposed to be used, including in film and television, as guides or personal assistants.

RollBot Toilet Paper Feeder

Toilet paper maker Charmin, owned by Procter & Gamble since 1957, has unveiled the Rollbot, a self-balancing robot that, on signal from mobile phone can deliver toilet paper to where its owner is.

Rollbot has become one of the most highly specialized robots at CES 2020, reflecting one of the trends at this year's exhibition: increased attention to how new technologies can help people in their daily life.

At the same time, the company introduced the SmellSense sensor - it allows the user to remotely assess the proportion of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide in the toilet after another person has been there.

Speedy toothbrush Y-Brush

French company FasTeesH introduced an electric toothbrush unusual shape Y-Brush. The Y-Brush resembles a boxing mouthguard with many tiny nylon brushes. Their vibration allows you to brush your teeth in just 10 seconds.

The new toothbrush will be priced at $ 125, less than a number of conventional electric toothbrushes on the market.

Exoskeleton Guardian XO

Sarcos Robotics has unveiled the Guardian XO exoskeleton. A person in such a robotic suit can carry loads weighing up to 90 kg. Replaceable batteries allow you to do heavy lifting for 8 hours without recharging.

Delta Airlines' loaders will be the first to test the new exoskeleton. It will also be tested by the US military. The Guardian XO is expected to begin sales in late 2020.

Segway S-Pod Transport Pod

The American company Segway has presented a prototype of the S-Pod mobile chair. The new vehicle weighs about 150 kg and is capable of traveling at a speed of 40 km / h. The seat can travel up to 70 km without recharging.

The chair is controlled by a joystick located on one of the armrests. The S-Pod is slated to go on sale in 2021.

What's on the minds of automakers today? What are the plans of the companies "," and "for the next five to eight years? At CES-2017, which kicked off in Las Vegas (date from 5 to 8 January 2017), companies will answer all these questions. International Exhibition of Consumer Electronics or the "Consumer Electronics Show" (abbreviated CES) has long ceased to be just a meeting place for IT lovers and representatives of household appliances companies. electronics and peripheral parts for cars, all of which show and predict how a particular segment will develop in the coming years and what can be expected from technologies in the future.

It came as no surprise that Toyota arrived earlier this year with its smart Concept-i, which, according to the assurances of the engineers who developed it, is able to literally communicate with the driver of the future, adjusting to the driver's preferences, folding during operation real friendly relations with the driver. Isn't it a miracle?

The BMW company went even further, presenting its organizer in the form of an ordinary window in a house at the exhibition. A screen that will display the daily routine, the same routes and activities for the current day will make the user's life easier and more convenient. The smart system will be able to transfer information through cloud services to all devices connected to the car, including navigation system BMW cars. New Continental Head-Up Displays were also showcased for the newcomer, along with holographic display technologies.

Account ID identifiers for cars, the integration of car models into the Internet, the creation of complex robotic systems based on cars, all this and much more is gradually becoming a reality today. And all the changes become known primarily due to exhibitions like CES. Where some high technologies are intertwined with other equally important automotive technologies.

The list of car makers who took part in the exhibition also speaks of a genuine interest in the new direction of business development. "," BMW ",", ",", "Toyota", "and" VW ", and with them for one such as" Continental "," Bosch "," Google "," Amazon ", Microsoft" and also " ZF ". For a detailed list of all the important news for 2017 CES, you can see friends below.

Mercedes has demonstrated its CASE corporate strategy at CES. One of the main vectors for the development of engineering from Stuttgardt is hidden behind the mysterious abbreviation of four letters: Connected, Autonomous, Shared & Service and Electric Drive. In Russian it sounds something like the concept of connected to the worldwide network of autonomous electric cars, car sharing services and taxi cars.

The concept called "Fit & Healthy" is a mobile doctor's office, combined with a lounge area, assembled on the basis. The car is able to simultaneously monitor health, entertain and relax its owner. The sensors on the steering wheel measure the driver's pulse and, if necessary, activate the seat massage, and the interior lighting will automatically adjust to the situation, surrounding the people inside with the maximum level of comfort.

Another mock-up at the Mercedes stand based on the C 63 model. A package of new technologies allows the car to learn and adapt to the driver's habits, taking into account weather conditions, time of day and even the day of the week. The goal of the concept is to create a car that can independently go through the training process for an individual driver in order to facilitate his daily life.

The imminent advent of autonomous vehicles on the roads of all countries is forcing Nissan to move in this trend direction, thereby developing new autonomous technologies. One of them is "Seamless Autonomous Mobility", abbreviated as SAM. A self-learning system has been developed.

Next in line is "Ford". The mass production of self-driving cars is slated to begin by 2021. At CES, Ford unveiled its new version of the Hybrid Autonomous Vehicle Development model. The car has got new hardware components as well as more efficient software and sensors.

Ford and Sygic presented the results of their collaboration. From 2018 the GPS navigation application from "Sygic" will be installed in all car models of the American manufacturer. The Sygic app will be the first app to be flawlessly compatible with SYNC systems. Already more than 150 million citizens in 200 countries of the world use the GPS application from Slovakia. When a connection is established this application will stream maps from your smartphone to your vehicle's infotainment screen.

The proprietary system developed by Hyundai-Blue Link will now be controlled by voice commands through devices that have been integrated into the system " smart home»Home. It is enough to give, for example, a command in the apartment: "Ok Google, tell Blue Link that he should start my Santa Fe and set the temperature to 23 degrees" and the machine will obediently execute this command.

TomTom develops very accurate maps, which are essential for teaching autonomous cars, because it requires knowing every millimeter of the way. Firm "TomTom" has already entered into cooperation on the development of drones with "Volkswagen", with "PSA Group", with "and".

Firms "Magna International" and "Innoviz Technologies" continue to fruitfully cooperate in the development of systems and functions of autonomous driving. The result of this collaboration is their lidar technology, sensors that allow the vehicle's surroundings to be determined with the highest accuracy.

AR glasses HoloLens from Microsoft, virtual reality is rarely so realistic.

ZF, working closely with ", has unveiled a new development designed to improve the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and moped riders, all thanks to the intelligent X2Safe algorithm. Thanks to the constant communication of smartphones with the cloud, with the Smartwatch and with the car, this the preventive warning function will have to predict a possible accident in advance.

Both the drivers themselves and other road users will be alerted about the danger. For example, a pedestrian starts to cross the road at a red light, and a motorist driving along the road will immediately receive a warning about a danger at a pedestrian crossing, and the offender himself will also be notified of an approaching car.

ZF and NVidia will present their joint artificial intelligence system ZF ProAI, which is designed for autonomous cars, trucks and industrial applications.

Optimization of fleet management, car sharing, all information will now be displayed on the map, from its location to unplanned downtime of cars.

Bosch has prepared the interior of the future for drivers and passengers. You can read more about it here: CES 2017, The Futuristic Car Interior Concept from Bosch.

Mobileye and Delphi Automotive also showcased their technology for fully autonomous driving at CES. Both firms have combined most of today's known sensors and technologies with the help of their software, v unified system... 2019 will be the debut year for their development.

"NeuV" is a miniature car concept from Honda. Unlike many other similar concepts presented at 2017 CES, it is interesting precisely because it can earn money directly to the owner. Yes, that's right, we were not mistaken. The idea is quite simple and interesting at the same time. According to statistics, 96% of the time personal cars are idle. It was at this time, according to the idea of ​​"Honda", their cars that will be equipped with new technology, will have to transport other people within global system car sharing. The money will go to the owner, and to the random passenger, the opportunity to get to the destination.

CES 2017: Dell Latitude 7285 Convertible Tablet Supports Wireless Charging

Dell has unveiled its first 2-in-1 convertible tablet, the Latitude 7285, with optional wireless charging at CES 2017 in Las Vegas.

The Latitud 7285 uses the AirFuel Alliance certified WiTricity wireless charging system, which automatically charges the battery when the computer is placed on the charging pad.

The video demonstrates how the battery of the detachable keyboard begins to charge when placed on the charging pad. If the keyboard is connected to the tablet, the tablet battery starts charging first, and then the keyboard battery turns.

Latitude 7285 is equipped with a 12-inch IGZO-display from Sharp with a resolution of up to 3K (2880 × 1620 pixels), uses processors of the seventh Intel generations Kaby lake, has 8 or 16 GB on board random access memory as well as a solid state drive with a capacity of up to 512 GB and a slot for memory cards microSD.

The Latitude 7285 lasts up to 6 hours in tablet mode. In addition to the wireless charging keyboard, the user can choose the slim travel keyboard and the keyboard with powerful battery providing an additional 4 hours autonomous work.

Dell Latitude 7285 will go on sale in May, the price of the device is still unknown.

CES 2017: Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA will endow cars with artificial intelligence

Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA revealed plans to create cars with artificial intelligence during the international Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA).

The parties began close cooperation three years ago. It is noted that NVIDIA technologies help Mercedes-Benz at all stages of work - from designing car designs to creating a new generation of digital dashboards.

« V currently it is clear that artificial intelligence is the future of computing"- said Jen-Hsun Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA.

Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA are jointly developing electronic intelligence using the most advanced computing solutions. " We're especially passionate about deep learning - breakthrough AI algorithms that take advantage of our GPUs' parallel processing power", - said earlier Mr. Huang.

The first AI-powered Mercedes-Benz vehicles, created in collaboration with NVIDIA, are expected to hit the road within the next year.

CES 2017: Honda NeuV concept car with artificial intelligence

Honda has unveiled its NeuV concept car for urban use at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, NV.

The NeuV is a two-seater citycar with an all-electric propulsion system. The declared power reserve on one charge of the unit rechargeable batteries will reach 160-320 km depending on traffic conditions.

The NeuV is the first car to use Emotion Engine technology, a joint research project between Honda and SoftBank. This system creates new possibilities for interaction between people and vehicles.

The platform provides for the use of artificial intelligence, which, among other things, will allow the car to track the emotional state of the owner. As part of the partnership, Honda and SoftBank engineers are working to bring e-intelligence technology to the different devices in order to help people make their lives easier and help them solve everyday problems.

Citykar NeuV is equipped with large display in the front with support touch control... Both the driver and the passenger have access to it.

Curiously, the concept car carries an electric skateboard for the last mile. It is assumed that the owner of the NeuV will be able to get to the parking lot near the office or home by car and then cover the remaining distance on the skateboard.

The car is endowed with autopilot means. The machine is designed with an eye on the use of ridesharing services, which will allow owners to generate additional income.

CES 2017: ASUS Transformer Pro T304 tablet received a screen with a resolution of 2160 × 1440 pixels

Another novelty presented by ASUS at CES 2017 in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA) is the two-in-one Transformer Pro T304 tablet.

The novelty is endowed with a touchscreen display with a diagonal of 12.6 inches and a resolution of 2160 × 1440 pixels. Provides 100% coverage of the sRGB color space. The viewing angle reaches 178 degrees.

A folding stand is provided in the back of the gadget. Additionally, you can connect a keyboard to use the tablet as a laptop.

Used hardware platform Intel Kaby Lake. The computer can be equipped with a 7th generation Core i7, i5 or i3 series processor. The volume of LPDDR3 RAM reaches 16 GB; Supports up to 1TB PCIe x4 SSD.

Mentioned a fingerprint sensor for identifying users by fingerprints, USB ports Type-C, USB 3.0, HDMI, microSD card slot and 3.5mm headphone jack.

Any of the fenix 5 models can be used to monitor your swimming, hiking, cycling or running activities. The smartwatch functions also include heart rate tracking, built-in GPS / GLONASS navigation, 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, gyroscope. All models will withstand being under water at a depth of up to 100 m without damage.

The user interface of the new smartwatch is largely the same as that of the previous fenix 3 series. The fenix 5 models' screen also displays the number of steps taken during the day, information about heart rate and other indicators of physical activity. You can use the Garmin Connect Mobile app to store your data, and you can download third-party apps using the Connect IQ platform. It should also be noted that the fenix 5X has an additional option - a pre-installed TOPO US mapping service with US maps and Round Trip Run and Round Trip Ride functions that suggest suitable routes. And the function "Around Me" informs about interesting places nearby and next waypoints.

The standard fenix 5 model will operate in watch mode on a single battery charge for two weeks, with GPS navigation on for 24 hours. The fenix 5X Wi-Fi model has a battery life of 8 days in watch mode and 13 hours in navigation mode. The fenix 5X also features Wi-Fi adapter, provides up to 12 days of work in watch mode and up to 20 hours with activated navigation mode.

All new fenix 5, 5S and 5X products will go on sale in Q1 2017. The fenix 5 and 5S models will be available for $ 599.99. The fenix 5 Sapphire, fenix 5S Sapphire, and fenix 5X versions will cost $ 100 more.

CES 2017: Panasonic unveils three 4K Blu-ray players

Panasonic used CES 2017 to announce a trio of new 4K Blu-ray and HDR capable players - the DMP-UB400, UB310 and UB300. All of them are relatively affordable solutions and promise enhanced playback quality thanks to proprietary Hollywood Cinema Experience Processor (HCX) technology, which provides accurate color reproduction and optimal brightness.

Panasonic has also developed a new feature for all three devices that faithfully displays dark and bright areas regardless of the environment. For example, when a user is watching a dark scene from a bright room, the new function will increase the brightness of the picture, but try to preserve the details. The same feature will appear in the already released DMP-UB900 and DMP-UB700 with a new firmware update. It is worth mentioning support for video playback in stereoscopic 3D Blu-ray format, and the function of better displaying an HDR source on a regular SDR TV.

While all three players are capable of displaying high-quality 4K images from both optical media and streaming services, some features and connection options differ from each other. For example, the flagship DMP-UB400 is equipped with two HDMI outputs and an optical audio port. One HDMI connector can be used for video and the other for audio only to minimize signal interference, as in the UB900 and UB700. In addition, the simplest model DMP-UB300 is the only one of the three without the ability to connect to the network via Wi-Fi.

Another new addition is the SD700X ruggedized portable solid state drive. The device is made on the basis of 3D TLC NAND memory, the SIliconMotion controller is involved. A USB 3.0 interface is used to connect to a computer. The data transfer rate reaches 440 MB / s. The capacity is 256 and 512 GB, as well as 1 TB. The drive is shock, drop and water resistant.

ADATA is also showcasing a PCIe Gen3x4 SSD - XPG SX8000 based on SMI controller and 3D NAND technology. The read and write speed reaches 2500/1100 MB / s, while the new product supports LDPC error correction technology and RAID Engine tools to increase the lifespan of the drive.

Another novelty - the SU900 SSD based on 3D NAND (MLC) - is intended for applications of medium and high level such as games, corporate solutions and active operation systems. The SU800, in turn, is aimed at desktops and laptops.