CES 2018 Preview: What To Expect From The Electronics Show
In addition to the large booth, Google will have eight hospitality suites.
Nothing is confirmed by Google but there is something big definitely being planned. Google could be showing off new products related to GoogleHome. Demonstrating its connectivity to devices around the home with Google Assistant.
Google could also be debuting new Chromebooks to complement the recently released Pixelbook.
In terms of other techs, Google could also be showing off the Pixel 2 and the Daydream View VR headset.
In addition to the large booth, Google will have eight hospitality suites.
Nothing is confirmed by Google but there is something big definitely being planned. Google could be showing off new products related to GoogleHome. Demonstrating its connectivity to devices around the home with Google Assistant.
Google could also be debuting new Chromebooks to complement the recently released Pixelbook.
In terms of other techs, Google could also be showing off the Pixel 2 and the Daydream View VR headset.
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Samsung
Samsung always has a strong presence at CES and this year will be no different. There are rumors that the company will be unveiling the Galaxy X, its long-rumored bendable smartphone.It recently announced new Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8 Plus smartphones. Both phones will have dual front-facing 16 and 8 MP cameras with f/1.9 aperture lenses.
Samsung's Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus will be making their "first public appearance," according to a report by VentureBeat. It is more likely to be fully unveiled at the Mobile World Congress.
Looking to compete with the Google Pixelbook, Samsung may also unveil its new Chromebook. The new Chromebook is rumored to have an Intel Core m7 processor and 16GB of Ram.
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LG
At CES 2017 LG wowed everyone showing off the OLED W7 Signature Series TV, the thinnest OLED TV ever. LG is known for making announcements before the start of CES.One of the announcements that came early is that it will be unveiling a new range of LG Gram laptops.
They will be smaller and with battery life that will last almost an entire day. It will also be made from nano carbon magnesium full metal alloy and compliant with the MIL-STD-810G military standard - this will make it more resistant to impact, pressure, and temperature.
LG is rumored to be releasing its LG G7 smartphone in January so we may see it unveiled at CES. It is also expected to reveal a new device in the K series. The LG K10 (2018) is likely to be unveiled. It is rumored to have FM radio.
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Sony
Sony usually unveils its Bravia TVs at CES along with audio devices such as new headphones and 4K projectors. New TVs in the Bravia line are expected to have OLED screens - the Bravia A1.Sony will also be expected to unveil its first 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, the UBP-X800. It supports HDR, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X, what it doesn't support is Dolby Vision content.
Sony is rumored to be unveiling its first Xperia flagship smartphone at CES 2018. The Xperia flagship is rumored to have 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, Snapdragon 845 processor and a bezel-less look.
A new hi-res turntable could also be unveiled by Sony at CES.
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Cars
Car companies will show up in force to CES 2018. From traditional companies to electric carmakers, there will be many innovations in transportation unveiled at CES.Rinspeed is showing off its Snap concept car. Its main feature is that it separates the chassis and the cabin. The cabins are its main feature, if you need to more room for passengers, there's a snap-on pod that could be attached to the car.
China-based electric carmaker Byton will show-off its first passenger car. There's no information about the vehicle yet, only promotional shots of the car being obscured by shadows.
Besides just presenting new cars, there will also be innovations in automotive technology.
Continental will be showing off a widespread wireless micro-charging. This would allow electric vehicles to charge up from just about anywhere. Delphi has a new system that can make combustion engines more fuel efficient. It features an advanced computer algorithm to decide when the engine's cylinders need to fire.
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