The company delivered a sleek, smooth presentation that stood out from its rivals.
It also showed the strongest direct response to the pandemic.
Two particular purifiers took the spotlightLGsPuriCare Wearable Air PurifierandPuriCare Miniportable air purifier.
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The built-in lithium-ion battery can power it for up to eight hours.
LG is going to add ultraviolet anti-bacterial technology toall the things,as well.
Dont get too excited about these products, however.
One where, among other things, your home has taken on a greater significance.
It connects with Samsung Health to provide a service similar to Apples Fitness+ or Peloton.
This lets it mimic the picture quality of OLED without any of the downsides, like possible image retention.
Samsung also showed off several new robots.
The Jetbot will be released in the second half of 2021.
Pricing and availability werent announced.
At CES 2021, TCL is pushing its MiniLED technology forward with what the company calls MiniLED ODZero.
This eliminates the gap that usually exists between an LED televisions backlight system and the LCD panel itself.
The main advantage is size.
Hisense, meanwhile, is banking on laser television.
Its basically a projector that uses lasers instead of a single high-wattage bulb.
Despite its promise, laser television has proven expensive, with prices starting at $4,000.
Most of them arent targeting the North American market, with prices quoted in Euros.
However, TCLs mobile division did have a few whiz-bang technologies to show off.
The rolling OLED technology is now real, however, so the concept is one step closer to reality.
What about new technology you’re free to buy in the near future?
The highlight is Sonys next generation of Bravia TVs.
Sony also leaned hard on the PlayStation 5 which, of course, already is out.
What’s Next?
We’ll be on the virtual show floor again tomorrow, so stay tuned.
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