It’s been a busy week with CES 2024, which kicked off the year with the announcement of many new devices, some a little weird, but overall interesting. With the release of the Rabbit R1 over the past few days, we’ve been hard checking out the paints. Discover the devices that appeared at the fair. While some devices have longer delivery times than we’d like, some are already available for purchase. Join us after the break for our “Best of CES 2024” edition, which, oddly enough, doesn’t feature an Android phone.
It’s weird, new, and hopefully coming to select Android handsets. We are talking about the Clicks for iPhone keyboard case that boasts Mr Mobile, AKA Michael Fisher as a co-founder. Forgive us for gushing about it. It’s a neat accessory that adds a new smartphone experience, or at least one that BlackBerry users have been craving the return of for years. Besides the obvious in that it’s a physical keyboard, it extends the display’s viewing area when texting and even works as an extra grip when taking selfies.
While the price may smart a little at $140-160 depending on which iPhone model you have, it’s definitely a gadget that will change the way you interact with your phone. And that’s why we want Clicks for iPhone to gain a sibling called Clicks for Android in the coming months.
As we conclude our review of its predecessor, Narwal has unveiled its newest robot vacuum and mop called the Freo X Ultra. It’s a next-generation smart brush with world-first features such as a tangle-free floating brush that uses “Hairodynamics. “to capture up to 95. 6% of hair without tangling thanks to its 50-degree tilt and rotating fins that hold strands securely in place. ” slid to the left” and sucked into the dust bag.
LiDAR and laser sensors upgrade the cameras for advanced mapping and navigation, and the new DirtSense feature means the Freo X Ultra can stumble over dirty spots and pay close attention to them. The dust bag lasts up to 60 days of dirt collection and the triangular Reuleaux mops apply downward pressure at 180 RPM to clean this surface. The Narwal Freo X Ultra will launch in March and will cost $1,399.
TCL has announced the NXTpaper 14 Pro, which uses the brand’s NXTPaper 2. 0 generation to produce a display that eschews the glossy aesthetics of the LCD panel in favor of a flat symbol similar to an e-ink color display. Unlike e-ink displays, the panels still offer the same degrees of responsiveness as a general LCD display; they’re just nicer to look at. Rather than simply reducing the degrees of blue light, using the NXTPaper 2. 0 generation allows for a more natural reading experience for the eyes, reducing eye strain.
Elsewhere, the NXTPaper 14 Pro is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8200 processor with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of built-in storage. There’s a big 12,000mAh battery that supports 33W wired charging. Besides using NXTPaper 2.0 technology and the all-important matte coating which minimizes reflections, the 14-inch display features a 2880 x 1800 resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Powered by Windows 11 and Android operating systems, Lenovo’s new hybrid ThinkBook Plus Gen five aims to tick all the boxes in terms of versatility and productivity. The 2-in-1 convertible is Windows 11 on the back (keyboard section), and when the screen detaches, it transforms into Android tablet mode, with its own processor, battery, and storage. Both parts can be used independently, so you can connect the keyboard to a monitor in Windows mode and view your favorite apps from the Play Store on the Android tablet.
Lenovo says the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid will launch in the second quarter of 2023 with a price tag close to the US$2,000 threshold.
Govee, already known for its wide variety of LED lighting products for home and gaming stages, has announced its new Neon Rope Light 2, which can be given all kinds of shapes. Choosing the color palette is as undeniable as taking a photograph of the shape. of Neon Rope 2 on the wall and load it into the Gove app, allowing you to express the colors of each area. Govee’s Neon Rope Light 2 promises to light up any wall in your home, just the way you like it.
Taking inspiration from its Frame TV, Samsung’s Music Frame is a device that looks like a framed picture on the wall but sounds like a speaker. Featuring wireless connectivity, Music Frame can function as a standalone speaker or you can pair it with a Samsung TV or soundbar to add a bit of charging boost to the audio experience. Don’t worry about the symbol on the front of the Music Frame, as Samsung will allow you to customize it during the checkout process.
There’s no price word yet, but it looks good, and if you’re not a fan of blatantly apparent in-wall speakers, the Music Frame might be ideal for you. Must.