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10 Hot Technology Products at CES 2020

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Each year, the consumer electronics show, or CES, presents new technology developments across many industries.

The event is going on this week in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is a chance for companies to launch their latest products aimed at making life easier, more productive and fun.

Here is a list of some of the most interesting products introduced at CES 2020.

8K televisions

The show is always a favorite place for companies to release their latest televisions (TVs). This year was no different. Several manufactures released large models with 8K, which is considered the highest quality standard. Samsung showed off a new 8K version that brings the picture right to the edge of the TV.

A TV that acts like a phone

Samsung also introduced a TV that can be used to watch video designed for a smartphone. The Sero TV does this by turning itself from the normal TV position to an upright position that looks like the shape of a phone. The TV can connect to mobile devices to play video directly from the phone.

The TV is already for sale in South Korea for about $1,600. The company says it is designed to appeal to "the mobile generation." Samsung says it plans to expand Sero's availability "to several global markets in 2020."

Smart waste can

A company called TOWNEW presented a waste can designed for the home that does a lot of the dirty work on its own. When the can is full, the user touches a button to activate1 the machine's smart abilities. The device then completely seals the waste bag inside and puts a new one in place, all by itself. The can then raises its top so the user can pick up and throw away the bag.

Snore stopping pillow

People who snore when they sleep might be helped by the "Motion Pillow." This smart pillow is designed to collect information about the sleeper's head position and breathing during the night. The system then uses this data to change the shape of the pillow, with the help of built-in air bags. The idea is that by changing the pillow, the sleeper's head will move just enough to improve airflow through the nose and reduce snoring.

A sitting Segway

Segway people movers have been around for years, but the company used CES to announce its new S-Pod model. The new transporting "pod" looks like a small chair with wheels. The company says its new model is designed to be used in enclosed areas such as airports, amusement parks and shopping malls.

Phone charger and car battery saver

Mophie announced a new charging device that can wirelessly2 charge smartphones, and also be used to start a car with a dead battery. The Powerstation Go comes with two USB openings for device charging, as well as car battery connectors and a powerful light.

AI to block the sun

Technology company Bosch introduced several new products at CES, including its new Virtual Visor for cars. The Virtual Visor is designed to replace the traditional vehicle sun visor. The company says the system uses artificial intelligence to find the exact position of the driver's eyes. It then darkens only a small part of the car's windshield through which the sun could affect the driver's sight.

Invisible car hood3

Automobile4 industry company Continental5 showed off a new technology that seems to make the front end of a vehicle disappear. Continental says the technology, called "Transparent6 Hood," aims to make driving safer and easier. Cameras provide video of the area underneath7 the vehicle, permitting the driver to see objects and road conditions that might present danger.

Virtual keyboard

Samsung provided a first look at a technology that can turn just about any surface into a device keyboard. The virtual keyboard is called "SelfieType." The system uses a device's camera to analyze8 finger movements as they "type" on a flat surface and shows the results on the phone. Samsung says the virtual keyboard does not require any other equipment besides a mobile device. The technology is still being tested.

Wearable air purifier

A company called Aō Air introduced a wearable air purifier. The device is designed to be a high-tech9 face covering to block pollution. The purifier pulls air through a filtration system and then uses fans to create a small area of clean air at the front of the device. The company says the design permits the air to be purified -- without the need for a solid seal.

Toilet paper robot

And finally, personal products company Procter & Gamble presented a robot that can serve people as they use the toilet. The RollBot was described by the company's Charmin division as a "first-of-its-kind" invention. The small, self-balancing robot can be controlled by a smartphone to bring bathroom users a fresh roll of paper without ever having to leave the toilet seat.

Words in This Story

standard – n. an idea or thing used as a measure, norm or model for comparative purposes

seal – v. close off

snore – v. to breathe in a noisy way while sleeping

pillow – n. a soft object used to rest the head during sleep

amusement park – n. a large park with rides

battery – n. an object that provides electricity for things

visor – n. something used to block sunlight from the eyes

windshield – n. the window at the front of a vehicle

virtual – adj. something used or stored by means of a computer

analyze – v. to examine details of something carefully

type – v. to write something by using a keyboard

filtration – n. the process of using a filter to remove solids from liquids or gasses

toilet – n. a bowl that you sit on or stand near when you get rid of waste substances from your body


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1 activate UJ2y0     
vt.使活动起来,使开始起作用
参考例句:
  • We must activate the youth to study.我们要激励青年去学习。
  • These push buttons can activate the elevator.这些按钮能启动电梯。
2 wirelessly 9cf7b6b54adbdbcf4be7f6db9924bae9     
不用电线的,用无线电波传送的
参考例句:
  • I heard it on the wireless. 我是从无线电收音机里听到的。
  • There are a lot of wireless links in a radio. 收音机里有许多无线电线路。
3 hood ddwzJ     
n.头巾,兜帽,覆盖;v.罩上,以头巾覆盖
参考例句:
  • She is wearing a red cloak with a hood.她穿着一件红色带兜帽的披风。
  • The car hood was dented in.汽车的发动机罩已凹了进去。
4 automobile rP1yv     
n.汽车,机动车
参考例句:
  • He is repairing the brake lever of an automobile.他正在修理汽车的刹车杆。
  • The automobile slowed down to go around the curves in the road.汽车在路上转弯时放慢了速度。
5 continental Zazyk     
adj.大陆的,大陆性的,欧洲大陆的
参考例句:
  • A continental climate is different from an insular one.大陆性气候不同于岛屿气候。
  • The most ancient parts of the continental crust are 4000 million years old.大陆地壳最古老的部分有40亿年历史。
6 transparent Smhwx     
adj.明显的,无疑的;透明的
参考例句:
  • The water is so transparent that we can see the fishes swimming.水清澈透明,可以看到鱼儿游来游去。
  • The window glass is transparent.窗玻璃是透明的。
7 underneath VKRz2     
adj.在...下面,在...底下;adv.在下面
参考例句:
  • Working underneath the car is always a messy job.在汽车底下工作是件脏活。
  • She wore a coat with a dress underneath.她穿着一件大衣,里面套着一条连衣裙。
8 analyze RwUzm     
vt.分析,解析 (=analyse)
参考例句:
  • We should analyze the cause and effect of this event.我们应该分析这场事变的因果。
  • The teacher tried to analyze the cause of our failure.老师设法分析我们失败的原因。
9 high-tech high-tech     
adj.高科技的
参考例句:
  • The economy is in the upswing which makes high-tech services in more demand too.经济在蓬勃发展,这就使对高科技服务的需求量也在加大。
  • The quest of a cure for disease with high-tech has never ceased. 人们希望运用高科技治疗疾病的追求从未停止过。

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