CES 2024
CES 2024 runs from Tuesday, January 9 through Friday, January 12 in Las Vegas. The tech conference will once again feature showcases from NVIDIA, Sony, Samsung and other major tech companies as they look to capitalize on the AI hype. But CES is also a major event for the automotive industry, and TechCrunch will feature a particular focus on the startups looking to make a name for themselves on the show floor.
Kia is following up a strong year for its passenger EVs by sharing what it wants to do for businesses looking to go electric. The Korean automaker just unveiled at…
We’ve heard “reduce, reuse, recycle” used ad nauseam, but at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Samsung follows in Apple’s footsteps, doubling down on that, dedicating a significant amount of its…
Samsung brings back Ballie, its home robot, at CES 2024 — with a few upgrades
Remember Ballie, Samsung’s spherical home robot from CES 2020? I sure didn’t — until Samsung brought it back at this year’s keynote with a few on-trend AI upgrades. The new…
Volkswagen is getting into the ChatGPT game. The German automaker announced Monday at CES 2024 in Las Vegas plans to add an AI-powered chatbot into all Volkswagen models equipped with…
Timekettle’s $699 translation hardware handles multiple languages at once
Personal translation devices have had a hugely transformative decade. Improvements to processing power, machine learning and cloud platforms have all played key roles in this development. The technology is increasingly…
Wandering around the CES preview events, it’s clear that AI and other smart tech is coming to toasters, grills and all sorts of other devices. As someone who loves to…
Bosch thinks in-car eye-tracking can be used for more than safety
Eye-tracking tech has been making its way into cars for years as a safety feature, especially with the rise of driver assistance software. Now, Bosch thinks the tech could offer…
Apple this morning confirmed that the Vision Pro will be available in the U.S. starting February 2. Preorders for the $3,500 spatial computing device open Friday January 19 at 5…
Withings’ new multiscope device checks vitals for telehealth visits
Aside from a brief on-again-off-again thing with Nokia, Withings has been quietly establishing itself as a home health powerhouse in recent years. The French company might not have the big-name…
Consider this a preview of a preview. It’s an opportunity to take advantage of the brief Sunday morning news lull before the deluge kicks into full effect Monday. Tomorrow is,…
Invoxia has a new smart collar suitable for both cats and dogs
CES never disappoints when it comes to gadgets for pets. And Invoxia is going all out by releasing a new smart collar called Invoxia Minitailz that is suitable for both…
This app lets restaurants and coffee shops charge to use the bathroom
Thanks to bans on pay toilets dating back to the 1970s, folks in the U.S. have become accustomed to enjoying free public restroom access pretty much anywhere their travels take…
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CES 2024: Follow along with TechCrunch’s coverage from Las Vegas
CES 2024 is finally upon us, and a team of TechCrunch reporters and experts are on the ground in Las Vegas to give you the biggest news out of the consumer electronics show. Though CES’s influence has ebbed and flowed over the years, we’re still expecting a bunch of announcements, especially when it comes to…
Aurora and Continental pass first major hurdle in commercial self-driving trucks deal
Aurora and automotive supplier Continental have wrapped up the first phase of a more than $300 million project to mass produce autonomous vehicle hardware for commercial self-driving trucks. The two…
This startup is bringing a ‘voice frequency absorber’ to CES 2024
CES has always been the place for weird, out-there gadgets to make their debuts, and this year’s show is no exception. Skyted, a Toulouse, France-based startup founded by former Airbus…
For just $139, this startup turns your iPhone into a BlackBerry-era relic
Clicks Technology is today unveiling the Clicks creator keyboard for the iPhone. It’s less “the future” than an unpleasant glance back to a world we thought we had left behind,…
Qualcomm next-gen XR chip promises up to 4.3K resolution per eye
Just ahead of CES, Qualcomm today announced the next generation of its Snapdragon XR platform, the aptly named XR2+ Gen 2. The new system-on-a-chip promises up to a 4.3K resolution…
Urbanista integrates Powerfoyle tech with solar-powered headphones
The subject of solar-powered tech rouses a bit of deserved skepticism among consumers. At the end of the day, I suspect most folks would love more sustainable gadgets they never…
Next week at CES, Austin-based Shift Robotics will debut a revamped version of their viral hit robotic shoes. The Moonwalker X is a full pound lighter per shoe and features…
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CES 2024: What we’re expecting
More than anything, CES is a chance to plant a flag. Consumer electronics’ massive trade show is strategically positioned within the first week of the year. All the holiday tech has been purchased, opened and used or returned. It’s all a distant memory for tech companies looking to assert themselves as leading innovators for the…
The temperature is plummeting, the stockings are hung by the fireplace with care, the sixth candle is soon to be lit and Santa Con is now, mercifully, little more than…
