A handheld virtual assistant for digital errands
Californian start-up Rabbit caused a sensation among tech fans with this personal AI-powered pocket assistant. Capable of interacting with all your mobile applications, the device has been designed to automate any task thanks to AI and voice commands.
For example, it can open a navigation app when shown a photo of a restaurant to help guide you there, launch a recipe app based on a picture of a tasty dish, describe an object, book you a ride, and add a song to a playlist It also features an analog scroll wheel for navigating menus.
This AI companion is available for preorder for US$199 (RM925).
A health check at home
Smart health specialist Withings presented a brand-new device capable of performing a veritable health check-up without having to leave the house. The BeamO is a multiscope that functions as a thermometer, electrocardiogram, oximeter and stethoscope.
Relatively compact, all you have to do is squeeze it with your fingers, and it takes all your readings. As well as giving hypochondriacs instant results, it will also prove useful for online doctor’s appointments, as its results can be sent to a remote physician.
BeamO should be available for sale by June, at a price of US$249.95.
Mirror, mirror, on the wall…
Still in the health sector, the Canadian startup NuraLogix unveiled the Anura MagicMirror, a touch-sensitive mirror capable of displaying information on nearly 100 health parameters.
When a user sits in front of the mirror, the device automatically detects them and scans their face for around 30 seconds, collecting data that is then analysed in the cloud.
The Anura MagicMirror can provide data on blood pressure, body mass index, heart rate or pulse. It can also estimate age by assessing skin condition, and analyse the risk of various diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and fatty liver disease.
Still in the experimental stage, the device is not intended – at least initially – to be sold to private individuals. It is more likely to find use in clinics, gyms or health-related businesses.
Voice-controlled bidet toilet seat
Kohler’s booth didn’t go unnoticed at CES, thanks to its new PureWash E930 connected bidet toilet seat, which you can notably control by voice, thanks to its compatibility with the Google Home and Amazon Alexa apps.
This heated seat comes with a remote control that lets you set all your personal preferences, from temperature to water pressure to air-drying parameters. Moreover, it has an integrated ultraviolet self-cleaning mode.
All these comforts can be yours for no less than US$2,149.
Cook with an AI-powered grill
British firm Seergrills presented a revolutionary AI-powered grill for fast, precise cooking. Whether in grill, oven, pizza or rotisserie mode, Perfecta promises to get the job done up to 10 times faster than conventional cooking methods, according to the brand.
It claims, for example, to be able to cook a steak in just 90 seconds, and without having to turn it over, since cooking is assured on both sides thanks to two burners capable of reaching 900°C.
Only the price is a little hard to swallow – US$3,500.
Quiet crockery
A French startup, Quiet, made the trip to Las Vegas to present a new type of tableware that’s much quieter than traditional porcelain crockery. It is aimed at the catering industry, to reduce noise levels in canteens or restaurants, where noise can be a source of stress and distraction.
The dual-material composition reduces the sound of cutlery by 85%, while at the same time dampening noise when dishes are stacked or placed on a table. Small and large plates are already available for preorder, from €6 each (RM31), with first shipments expected in August.