Introduction
It is the most critical technology event of the year, and coronavirus doesn’t have enough strength to reverse that trend. The pandemic could have been a significant driver for many of this year’s developments, as the world struggles to adjust to new norms at work, at home, and in the public sphere. CES 2021 was the most prominent virtual event in the world, at least for now. These are the significant themes that caught my attention, along with critical announcements and perspectives on them.
News
- LG’s latest transparent OLED TV is now available in every room, from the bedroom to the lounge.
- Hisense launches TriChroma laser TVs
- LG Display unveils a minor OLED TV panel yet
- LG QNED TVs make a debut with Mini LED technology in their 2021 LCD lineup
- LG launches flagship LG G1 and C1 OLED TVs
- LG announces web0S6.0 and the updated Magic Remote for 2021 TVs
- The JZ2000 OLED TV from Panasonic is the flagship OLED TV in 2021.
- Samsung unveils 2021 “Neo QLED” TVs with Mini LED backlight tech
- Sony Bravia XR TV series brings cognitive intelligence to picture processing
- Sony teases new microLED displays via YouTube in advance of CES 2021.
- Sony’s Bravia CORE streaming service is big on IMAX Enhanced movies
- TCL unveils Ultra-Slim OD Zero Mini LED TVs + Google TVs
CES 2021 Audio News
- Anker Soundcore wireless headphones are big on features but not on price
- JBL Bar 5.0MultiBeam: A compact soundbar featuring “Virtual Dolby Atmos” technology
- JBL celebrates 75 years with limited-edition L100 Classic Speakers
- JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth speaker promises to be the best.
- JBL SA750 is a retro Class G amplifier that streams audio.
- JBL Tour is a brand new range of wireless noise-canceling headphones.
- JBL’s Live Series headphones are wireless and noise-canceling.
- Panasonic unveils Final Fantasy Edition Dolby Atmos Soundbar
- Sennheiser’s IE300 earbuds are now available with premium sound quality and professional design
- TCL announces the first Roku-friendly and truly wireless soundbar
- Technics suggests AirPods Pro competitors that may be cheaper
- The LG Eclair soundbar is the perfect size for a small dessert.
- V-Moda has added Bluetooth and noise cancellation to the M-200 headphones
CES 2021 Car Audio
- Harman Kardon delivers 3D spatial audio and lives music concerts in your car
- Mercedes MBUX Hyperscreen, a substantial 56-inch OLED car cinema, is available from Mercedes.
· MSI’s Stealth Laptop 15M
MSI has unveiled its 15M laptop. It is a fragile laptop measuring 15 inches with an 11th Generation Intel Tiger Lake H35 processor. The newly announced mid-range Nvidia RTX3060 graphics card.
· ROG Swift Gaming Monitors and Asus TUF Gaming Monitors
Asus has announced three new gaming monitors, the TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A and ROG Swift XG43UQ. Each monitor is an excellent option for console gaming, with HDMI 2.1 support and 4K support.
· Razer Blade 15 Laptop
At CES 2021, the Razer Blade 15 laptop was unveiled. It features updated specs, including a 1440p option and an Nvidia RTX 30-series graphic card.
· MSI’s Stealth Laptop 15M
MSI has unveiled its 15M laptop. It is a fragile laptop measuring 15 inches with an 11th Generation Intel Tiger Lake H35 processor. The newly announced mid-range Nvidia RTX3060 graphics card.
· ROG Swift Gaming Monitors and Asus TUF Gaming Monitors
Asus has announced three new gaming monitors, the TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A and ROG Swift XG43UQ. Each monitor is an excellent option for console gaming, with HDMI 2.1 support and 4K support.
· Razer Blade 15 Laptop
At CES 2021, the Razer Blade 15 laptop was unveiled. It features an updated specification, including a 1440p screen option and an Nvidia RTX 30-series graphic card.
· Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060
Nvidia also revealed the GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, a mid-range GPU available to complement the existing RTX line. It will be available from February 23rd at $329
· Asus Rog Flow X13 Gaming Notebook with External GPU
The Rog Flow X13 from Asus is a slim and lightweight gaming laptop connected to an external graphic card for enhanced performance. The laptop comes in two parts. It includes the AMD Ryzen 9 5960HS processor and Nvidia GTX 1650 graphics card. The second part is a portable external GPU with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 3080 graphics card.
· Lenovo’s Legion 7 Gaming Laptops and Slim 7 Gaming Laptops
Two gaming laptops from Lenovo were displayed, the Slim 7 and Legion 7. These will join its lineup in 2021. Both laptops feature AMD’s Ryzen 5000 processors and Nvidia’s next-generation laptop RTX graphics card.
· Nvidia GeForce RTX Mobile Processors
Nvidia has revealed its mobile processor lineup that will be available for gaming laptops. These processors include the Ampere-RTX 3080, 3070, and 3060. Nvidia also displayed three laptops powered by one of the processors.
· Intel’s 11th Generation H Processors
Intel has announced the three first-generation 11th Gen H processors that will power its next-generation gaming laptops.
These processors will allow the RTX 3000 series cards and DDR4 3200MHz/DDR4x4266MHz memory to run more efficiently and faster. These processors also support Thunderbolt 4 ports, faster Wi-Fi connections, and faster Thunderbolt 4 ports.
· AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile Processors
AMD has announced Ryzen 5800U mobile processors for laptops, Ryzen 9 5900HX, and Ryzen 7 5800U.
· Acer’s Nitro XV282K Gaming Monitor
Acer has unveiled the Nitro XV282KKV, a 28-inch 4K gaming monitor with HDMI 2.0 support. It makes it an excellent choice for console gaming.
· OtterBox Partners with Gaming Accessories
OtterBox and Xbox have announced a range of accessories for gaming accessories. These include an Xbox controller shell and a phone clip to mobile gaming. A heat-dissipating bag, a controller carrying bag, and a protector for your smartphone’s screen.
· TCL’s 8K 6-Series Series QLED TVs
TCL has announced that its 6-series QLED televisions will support 8K resolution and have an improved AiPQ engine to allow for image upscaling of 8K.
· Lenovo’s LaVie Mini Laptop
Lenovo has unveiled the LaVie Mini Laptop. It is a pocket-sized Windows PC with wireless controllers that are similar to the Nintendo Switch.
· Sony’s A90J OLEDTV TV
Sony has added the A90J OLED TV to its lineup. It features a brighter screen thanks to aluminum sheet laminate that allows for cooling, a new UI created on Google TV, and the Cognitive Processor XR, which uses AI/machine learning to enhance sound and image.
