CES 2020: Collated recap

Kicking off tech for a new decade.

An accumulated a list of the notable products that were showcased at the just-concluded 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

Highlight Reveals

  • Samsung 8K QLED Infinity Display TV: Invisible bezels with 99 per-cent screen to body ratio — Read on Cnet
  • Dell XPS 13 2020 refresh: Minimal bezels, tactile keyboard and more power — Read on Engadget
  • Dell Duet concept: Two XPS-like displays fused together — Read on Digital Trends
  • Dell Ori concept: A folding screen laptop without bulk — Read on Windows Central
  • LG 2020 TV range: Includes first 48-inch OLED and 120Hz G-Sync support models — Read on Engadget
  • Mobvoi TicPods 2 and TicPods 2 Pro: Cheaper entry price, USB-C and new head gestures for the wireless earbuds — Read on TechRadar
  • OnePlus Concept One: Filter hides camera lenses and allows for a neural-density (ND) filter in partnership with McLaren — Read on Android Central
  • Impossible Pork: Expanding on the beef plant-based alternative — Read on Gizmodo
  • 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen 400 mobile CPU series: 7nm architecture chips to fiercely rival Intel — Read on The Verge
  • Razer Tomahawk: A mini gaming desktop case that is based on on Intel’s NUC 9 Extreme — Read on PC Mag
  • Incipio Organicore cases: Environmentally-friendly plant-based compostable iPhone cases — Read on MacRumours
  • Jabra Elite Active 75T: Durable wireless earbuds made for the gymnasts — Read on SlashGear

The Surprises

  • Samsung Galaxy Chromebook: Finally, a premium ChromeOS laptop to succeed the Google Pixelbook — Read on ZDNet
  • HP Elite Dragonfly w/ 5G and Tile tracking: Also includes a privacy screen and made of recycled materials to round out its feature set — Read on Laptop Mag
  • HP Envy 32 All-In-One: The desktop is still alive, featuring wireless charging, RTX graphics and Bang & Olufsen tuned speakers — Read on Windows Central
  • Asus ROG Swift 360 monitor: The first 360Hz high refresh gaming display catered for e-sports — Read on Tom’s Hardware
  • Sony Vision-S concept car: A fairly realistic vehicle showcasing Sony’s display, audio and safety technologies — Read on Motor1
  • Hyundai Urban Air Mobility concept with S-A1 air taxi, Purpose Built Vehicle and S-Hub: The San Francisco 2030 concept includes a partnership with Uber Elevate — Read on Roadshow
  • Razer’s refreshed Blade laptop line-up: A 300Hz display on the Blade 15, while all models get a boost to Intel Comet Lake CPU’s — Read on Notebookcheck

The Disappointments

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite: Weird timing and inconsistent spec’d budget flagship phones — Read on 9to5Google
  • Samsung Ballie rolling robot: The personal assistant smart hub vision raises privacy concerns with an always-on camera — Read on VentureBeat
  • Samsung NEON artificial human: Uses data from real human actors but yields unnatural chatbot results — Read on Cnet
  • LG Signature Wine Cellar with InstaView: A nonsensical way to view your wine collection without opening the door — Read on The Verge
  • Sony Playstation 5 logo: The company announced an ordinary logo with no new details for the upcoming game console — Read on TechRadar
  • Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold: The first truly foldable laptop is bulky and ungainly compared to the forthcoming Microsoft Surface Neo — Read on PCWorld
  • Lenovo Legion Y740S and BoostStation eGPU: A gaming laptop without a discrete GPU requires an additional eGPU enclosure for power — Read on AnandTech
  • Acer Concept D7 Pro Ezel: A familiar hybrid laptop for creators — Read on Android Authority
  • Satechi Trio Wireless Charging Pad: With a deliberate indent, the pad will only work with the current shape of the AirPods Pro — Read on MacRumors
  • BMW i3 Urban Suite: The futuristic notion of a single-seat passenger taxi is still on an ageing 2014 car — Read on Jalopnik
  • Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR concept: Based on the Avatar movie franchise, it is basically an unrealistic moving advertisement — Read on Kelly Blue Book

The Quirky

  • Samsung Sero TV: A television that rotates vertically for portrait video — Read on Engadget
  • Samsung 292-inch microLED wall TV: The biggest television shown at CES thus far is made possible by modularity — Read on Cnet
  • Samsung SelfieType invisible keyboard: Using the smartphone front-facing camera to virtually type on a flat surface — Read on Sammobile
  • LG ThinQ Fit smart mirror analyser concept: Creates an avatar of yourself to personalise, just like Sims — Read on Cnet
  • Dell Alienware Concept UFO: The Nintendo Switch-like handheld gaming device runs full Windows 10 — Read on Forbes
  • Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX monitor: With a maximum of 1400nits brightness, users can see with their blinds open at home — Read on ExtremeTech
  • Asus Zephyrus G14 w/ matrix lid: Display anything you want on the LED dot-matrix lid while gaming on an AMD Ryzen 4000 CPU — Read on Windows Central
  • Lenovo ThinkBook Plus w/ e-ink display: Operate full Windows 10 on an e-ink screen on the lid or just read a Kindle before opening the laptop’s 1080p IPS display — Read on Engadget
  • IVEA Time-C beauty watch: Actively scans environmental conditions and gives you recommendations to ensure your skin is kept healthy — Read on Engadget
  • Ubtech Walker humanoid robot improved: The robot is now more balanced, can pour a drink and lift more items — Read on Tom’s Hardware
  • Charmin Rollbot: Delivers toilet paper when you most need it via an app — Read on ZDNet
  • Kanex Premium Mouse Pad: Also includes built-in Qi wireless charging — View on GottaBeMobile
  • Origin Big O PS4 and Xbox One PC hybrid: The desktop that does the best of both worlds — Read on PCMag
  • Gatebox virtual anime assistant: The Japansesecompanion has been adapted for western users — Read on Engadget
  • L’Oreal Perso lipstick mixer: Form the best shade of lipstick, foundation or skincare regimen — Read on The Verge
  • Segway S-Pod: The large mobility segway is the new e-scooter— Read on Business Insider
  • Byton M-Byte 48-inch infotainment detailed: Partnering with streaming services and developers to create applications for the all-screen dashboard — Read on Ars Technica

TV’s Galore

  • Samsung 2020 TV range: An enslaught of QLED and LED televisions including news sizes for The Frame — Read on TechRadar
  • LG 2020 TV range: New 48-inch 4K OLED, G10 Gallery series, confirmed release date of 65-inch rollable OLED, and more — Read on What Hi-Fi?
  • Sony 2020 TV range: New 48-inch 4K OLED, 8K LED, backlit remote controls and more — Read on Finder
  • TCL 2020 TV range: Includes Vidrian Mini-LED technology on 6-Series models and QLED on 5-Seires — Read on MakeUseOf
  • Vizio 2020 TV range: V-Series, M Quantum and P Quantum range, with Elevate soundbar — Read on CNN
  • Panasonic 2020 TV range: New OLED flagship and Filmmaker Mode feature — Read on TechRadar
  • Hisense 2020 TV range: Includes Dual Cell ULEDs and quantum dots with Roku and Android TV platforms — Read on Android Central

Laptops, Tablets, Computers — And Everything In Between

  • LG Gram refreshed laptop line-up: Lightweight machines gain 10th Gen Intel processors, Thunderbolt 3 and Wi-Fi 6 — Read on Windows Central
  • Dell Latitude 9510 w/ 5G support: Short description — Read on Laptop Mag
  • Dell Ultrasharp 27 and 43 monitors: colour accurate 4K, USB-C, and more — Read on Digital Trends
  • Dell Alienware 25 monitor: Smaller gaming display with 240Hz refresh rate — Read on Cnet
  • Dell G5 Special Edition: Showcasing the new AMD Ryzen 4000 H-Series CPU with Radeon RX 5600M GPU — Read on PCWorld
  • HP Spectre x360 15-inch update: Slimmer bezels, 4K OLED option and more — Read on PCMag
  • Asus Zenbook Duo: More mobile laptop with a large extended screen — Read on The Verge
  • Asus Vivobook S update: Colourful laptop range brings 10th Gen Intel processors, Wi-Fi 6 and more — Read on PCMag
  • Asus ROG 43-inch gaming display: 4K, 120Hz refresh rate and more — Read on ExtremeTech
  • Asus Zephyrus G15 gaming laptop: AMD Ryzen 7 with GeForce RTX 2060 GPU and up to a 240Hz screen — Read on EFTM
  • Asus TUF A15 gaming laptop: Affordable gaming machine brings latest Intel or AMD CPUs and Nvidia GeForce GPUs — Read on Pocket-lint
  • Asus GA15 and GT15 desktops: Made for E-Sports — Read on Windows Central
  • Asus ZenScreen MB16ACE: Lighter, thinner portable external display — Read on Ausdroid
  • Acer Swift 3 laptop update: Now Intel Project Anthena certified — Read on Notebookcheck
  • Acer TravelMate P2 and P6 laptops: Rugged business devices bring a physical camera shutter, up to 23-hour battery and more — Read on Cnet
  • Acer Predator X32 monitor: 55-inches of 4K OLED gaming with 120Hz G-Sync and HDMI variable refresh support — Read on The Verge
  • Lenovo Yoga 5G laptop: 5G connectivity enabled by a Snapdragon X55 5G modem, powered by Qualcomm’s 8cx ARM-based CPU — Read on Engadget
  • Lenovo Yoga Slim 7: Thin 14-inch laptop gets Intel Ice Lake 10th Gen processors and discrete Nvidia graphics — Read on AnandTech
  • MSI Creator 17 mini-LED laptop: The first laptop with min-LED screen technology that reaches 1000 nits — Read on ZDNet
  • BlackBeast Pro desktop: Also a docking hub designed for Mac’s
  • Intel Horseshoe Bend foldable laptop concept: A true 17.3-inch folding laptop — Read on The Verge
  • Intel Nuc 9 Extreme “Ghost Canyon”: The mini desktop enclosure — Read on PC Gamer
  • Intel Tiger Lake processors: Hitting 5.0GHz when paired with new 45W Core i7 or Core i9 hardware — Read on PCWorld
  • AMD 3rd Gen AMD Threadripper 3990X CPU: The latest powerhouse flagship with 64 cores and 128 threads — Read on Digital Trends
  • AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT GPU: 1080p gaming card rivals Nvidia’s 1660Ti — Read on PCWorld
  • AMD Athalon 3000 Series: An entry-level mobile CPU — Read on Forbes

New & Niche Smartphones

  • TCL 10L, 10 Pro and 105G range: Value line-up to hit U.S. carrier stores — Read on 9to5Google
  • TCL foldable phone concept: A refined version — Read on TechRadar
  • Black Shark 2 Pro gaming phone: The latest gaming handset gets a U.S. release date — Read on Cnet
  • Huawei Nova 5T: Budget smartphone gets an official release date and includes Google services — Read on Phandroid

Wearables & Accessory Flood

  • Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch w/ fingerprint scanner: Short description — Read on [MEDIA]
  • TCL Project Archery: Another attempt on video smart glasses — Read on SlashGear
  • TCL SOCL500TWS wireless earbuds: Affordable TWS — Read on Digital Trends
  • TCL Alto 9+ soundbar: With Dolby Atmos support — Read on TechHive
  • Jabra Elite 45h: Affordable on-ear headphones — Read on TechRadar
  • Withings Scanwatch: A hybrid wearable with ECG detection — Read on Android Authority
  • Nanoleaf hexagon smart light panels: New shape adds to the existing line-up — Read on CNN
  • Belkin battery/charging range: Includes wireless charging hubs, smart plugs and more — Read on 9to5Mac
  • Belkin Soundform Elite smart speaker w/ wireless charging: A collaboration with Devialet — Read on PC World
  • Moshi battery range now w/ 10-year warranty: New adapters, portable wireless charger and more — Read on Cult of Mac
  • Razer Kishi phone gaming controller: Fits most smartphones, including iPhone’s — Read on XDA Developers
  • Suunto 7 smartwatch: Outdoor-focussed WearOS watch — Read on TechRadar
  • Fossil Gen 5 range refresh: New designs and bands, improved iOS compatiability and battery life — Read on TrustedReviews
  • Skagen Faltser 3 smartwatch: Improved specifications to match Gen 5 range, larger sizes and more — Read on Android Central
  • Insta360 One R modular camera: 360-degree compact action camera — Read on Android Authority
  • Honour MagicWatch 2: Thin and light smartwatch derives from the Huawei Watch GT2 — Read on GSMArena

Automotive Concepts — Plus Robots

  • Samsung GEMS exoskeleton: Made to correct posture and assist with walking — Read on Engadget
  • Samsung Digital Cockpit 2020: Includes Bixby assistant, microLED tail lights and more — Read on Sammobile
  • Samsung Bot Chef: The personal kitchen arms — Read on TechRadar
  • Audi AI:ME concept: Autonomous car envisions passengers wearing virtual reality headsets — Read on TechCrunch
  • Bosh Virtual Visor concept: Replacing the archaic sun visor board — Read on Roadshow
  • Fisker Ocean EV SUV: With “California Mode” and a solar roof — Read on Mashable
  • Pioneer and Alpine head units: Includes the biggest 11-inch hovering displays with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — Read on iMore
  • Comma Two: Version 0.7 of Openpilot adds enhanced ADAS systems to existing vehicles — Read on VentureBeat
  • Lovot home robot: Now production ready — Read on TechCrunch
  • Circulus PiBo companion robot: Targeted for single people — Read on Engadget

Miscellaneous

  • LG InstaView Door-in-Door fridge with Craft Ice: A first in the industry — Read on SlashGear
  • LG InstaView ThinQ Oven with Air Fry: Never open the oven again to check — Read on Digital Trends
  • LG smart door mirror concept: A glimpse into the future of home delivery and the home entrance — Read on Cnet
  • Nikon D780 DSLR: With a 24-megapixel full-frame sensor, wider ISO range, and more — Read on The Verge
  • Canon IDX MarkIII DSLR: But also a mirrorless hybrid — Read on TechRadar
  • 3rd Gen Willow Breast Pump: An update to the discreet wireless breast pump for new mums — Read on Cnet
  • Matrix Juno beverage chiller: Spinning to cool drinks rapidly using thermoelectric technology — Read on Forbes
  • Webber Smokefire and Connect Smart Grilling Hub: Control and monitor barbeques — Read on Engadget