**Concept Vehicles: The Future of Innovation**
At CES, we saw many exciting concepts and innovative products that showcase the future of technology. One of the most impressive was Lenovo's ThinkPad x1 Fold, which features a 13-inch OLED foldable panel that can be used in various different form factors with an on-screen keyboard or with a keyboard attachment concept, known as UFO. The UFO is Dell's take on Nintendo Switch styled gaming PC, featuring two removable game pads, a large and very vivid 8-inch display smack dab in the middle, and comes with the ability to be docked into a TV or monitor.
The ThinkPad x1 Fold was incredibly impressive during testing, and it's clear that Lenovo has put a lot of thought into its design. The device seemed to work seamlessly, with no lag or deficiencies during gameplay. While these devices are still concepts at this point, they didn't feel like unfinished prototypes or products that are so wild and obscure that we probably won't see them for years.
Concept vehicles are a great example of the opposite, with many autonomous car concepts and ideas on display at CES. However, one of the most surprising was Sony's concept car called the Vision S. The Vision S is a sleek, modern, and downright beautiful-looking concept car that will unfortunately only remain a dream as of right now. Sony has no plans to sell this car, but it hopes that consumers and other manufacturers will see what new advancements in technology are possible moving forward.
The Vision S features high-end Sony sound equipment and a Sony lidar setup that powers the side view cameras, replacing traditional years. This technology is impressive, but it's unclear how practical it would be for everyday use. The car did look cool, with a sleek design that showcases the latest advancements in automotive technology.
Samsung also had several interesting concepts on display at CES. One of the most notable was the indoor garden fridge, which allows consumers to grow herbs and produce indoors all year round. This is perfect for those who live in apartments and want to garden but can't due to space constraints. The garden fridge features cool-controlled temperatures, built-in lights, and a built-in watering system.
Samsung also introduced the Bali, a robotic ball that rolls around your house and responds to voice commands. The Bali is supposed to serve as an alarm, record video, play with pets, or manage smart home devices. However, for now, it mostly just rolls around, although it does come in a few different colors.
In other news, we learned some random facts at CES. One of the most surprising was that cat litter machines are a real thing! If you have a cat, you might appreciate not having to change the litter box thanks to the Litter Robot 3. This machine can be controlled by your iPhone and sifts the litter, placing everything in a bag for you to throw out later.
We also learned about John Deere's booth at CES, which showed us that there's way more tech involved with modern-day farming than we knew about. The company showcased a tractor with an Apple CarPlay option, built-in refrigerator, and massage chairs. We were able to test out the massage chairs, and it was amazing and hilarious at the same time.
Finally, TCL announced that they will be releasing several phones under their brand, which are shaping up to be incredible value. The TCL 10 Pro can give other smartphone manufacturers a run for its money in terms of premium design and features. There's also a 5G variant expected to cost around $500, which is absolutely insane given the current market.
Last but not least, we saw the Rivian Rivia NAND Ford Mustang Mach II in person, both of which were really awesome-looking. The Rivia is expected to begin production later this year, and while I'm not a huge truck guy, I thought this thing was beautiful. One of the coolest features is the little trapdoor storage area behind the passenger seats, which looked really cool in pictures and looks even better in person.
Overall, CES was an incredible event with many exciting concepts and innovative products on display. From foldable laptops to robotic balls, there's a lot to cover at this annual technology conference. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for more follow-up videos on the products we saw at CES and stay locked in and MacRumors.com for new CES announcements.