New Urgh Phones. New televisions. Does not matter. A flying surfboard? It's more like that, CES! Far beyond corporate speeches, trite slogans, and press events about nothing in particular are a bunch of weird and wonderful contraptions. Here are some that will be presented at CES 2020 from January 7 to 10. Long live Vegas!
Waydoo Flyer "flying surfboard"
Why go to a gym when you can "e-foil"? Built on the concept of an aluminum foil/hydrofoil, sort of half surfboard, half jet ski with electric propulsion and an underwater propeller, the Waydoo Flyer (US$6,495 / UK€4,964 / AUS€9,456) It has a portable wireless Bluetooth controller to steer and switch between five different speeds (up to 28 mph max). Featuring non-slip textured carbon fiber construction, it has a 6000W battery and continues to run for 75 minutes on a full battery charge. Stand 26834, LVCC, Hall Sud 2 www.waydoo.io
Caremitou "electronic home health" for cats
Your cat is putting on weight, she hates going to the vet, and you're done trying to collect her urine for testing (cat owners will know what we mean). Cue Caremitou, a "connected" litter box from French company NovandSat SAS that weighs your cat, records how many times she visits the litter box and even takes urine samples. Much of this is done with Bluetooth and a smartphone app, of course, but it's the latter feature that's real about Caremitou. There are two sandboxes, one green and one blue. When you need to catch your cat's pee for a vet to look at, all you need to do is remove the green. Blue collects it and analyzes it, allowing her to track her cat's different illnesses. The app even links you to your vet for follow-ups and results. Caremitou has already won a CES 2020 Innovation Award. Booth 50215, Hall G, Sands Expo www.caremitou.com
Hide smart outlet
Are light switches a thing of the past in your home since Philips Hue and Alexa? Engineering company Italia Innovazioni thinks it's time for the electrical outlet to get a makeover after some 120 years. First introduced in the United States at CES 2020, Hide is an outlet with a secure cover that makes plugging and plugging less of a pain. For this purpose, each is slightly recessed into the wall. However, there is much more to hide than aesthetics. At CES 2020, Hide will also present his Home Automation and AI project, with working prototypes of smart covers with an integrated CCTV camera, fragrance diffuser, induction phone charger and, of course, Google Assistant and Alexa. . Booth 52722, Pavillon ITALY, Parc Eureka, Sands Expo, Level 1 www.hidesmartsocket.com
Redison Senstroke
Kids playing drums are boring, and unless they're as famous as Phil Collins, what's the point? Now there is a solution. Drum roll please... Senstroke (US$175 / UK$133 / US$255) is a virtual smartphone drum kit that works by attaching sensors to some sticks. Ideal for practicing drummers, traveling drummers, and anyone within earshot, Senstroke allows a drummer to play anything. When it comes to noise, a cushion is better, but everything works...even actual drums. In addition to playing the drum sound, the app also records what you play for use in any MIDI-compatible songwriting software. Booth 50819, Hall G, Sands Expo www.redison.com
Air Selfie AIR PIX
A new decade begins and there is no more room for selfie sticks. Cue the selfie drones. The smallest and most affordable aerial camera to date, the Air Selfie AIR PIX (US$100/UK$76/US$146) just won Best Show at CE Week 2019. This tiny 52g camera, more Smaller than an iPhone X, it has turbofan propellers to take off at 20m, enough for the built-in selfie control. Photos have a 12-megapixel resolution and it shoots Full HD 1080p video at 30fps with its 70-degree wide-angle lens. It has five flight modes; Automatic and autonomous manual flight, 360 degree automatic flight, no flight app (without using a smartphone) and gesture control. However, the flight time between charges is six minutes, so it's best to use it sparingly. AirSelfie AIR PIX comes with a carrying case and a built-in 8 GB MicroSD card. Booth #42370, Sands Expo www.airselfiecamera.com
Livall Helmetphone BH51M Neo
A new flagship helmet for cyclists and electric scooter riders, Livall's Helmetphone BH51M Neo (US$169 / UK€129 / US€246) combines visibility and hands-free connectivity. It is based on the previous BH51M, but for better night driving it adds automatic front and rear LED brake lights. They are activated by integrated gravitational acceleration. It also has wireless left and right turn signals. Other features include fall detection alert, voice navigation, stereo speakers, one click to answer, indicator signs, smart lighting, anti-lost alarm, auto power off, SOS alarm, walkie-talkie, etc. It will be available in Graphite Black and Sandstone Grey. Booth # 44513, Hall D, Arenas www.livall.co.uk