The CES Show Floor: A World of Innovation and Wonder

As I stepped onto the CES show floor, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and wonder. The annual technology convention is always a treat, but this year seemed particularly special. Everywhere I looked, there were new gadgets and gizmos that promised to change the world. From robots that could make salads on demand to smart toilets that would monitor your every move, it was clear that the future was already here.

One of the stars of the show was Samsung's Bot Chef, a gigantic robotic arm that swung and swiveled around the kitchen, making salad after salad with ease. It looked like something out of a science fiction movie, but the chef behind the scenes seemed completely at home. "This thing is like Glados in the kitchen," I joked to my colleague. "A little bit less evil, but still totally awesome." The Bot Chef was just one of many robots on display, each with its own unique personality and purpose.

Another robot that caught my eye was Pudutech's Bellabot, a four-shelf model with a touchscreen face that looked like it belonged in a high-end restaurant. But what really made it special was the way it winked at you when you stroked its "face". It was either incredibly cute or completely creepy - I couldn't decide which one. My colleague thought it was the former, but I was not so sure.

But the real showstopper of the day was Charmin, the robot designed to bring toilet paper to your aid in times of need. Yes, you read that right - a robot that brings you toilet paper when you're on the throne. It's hard to overstate just how impressive this little guy is. With its advanced sensors and nimble movements, it can navigate even the most treacherous bathroom terrain with ease.

Of course, no CES show floor would be complete without some discussion of displays. This year saw a number of innovative new designs, from foldable phones to laptops that could bend and twist like origami. TCL showed off its working prototype of a foldable phone, which could potentially disrupt the entire smartphone industry. Lenovo unveiled what it claimed was the world's first foldable PC, which can be used as both a tablet and a laptop. And Dell had its own take on the technology, with a sleek new design that promised to revolutionize the way we work.

But perhaps the most exciting development of all was Jerry Rig Everything's latest creation - a foldable device that could be bent and twisted like a piece of paper. It was a truly mind-blowing concept, one that challenged everything we thought we knew about what was possible with technology. And as I watched it being demonstrated on stage, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at just how far the industry has come.

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But what if you could control your technology with just a thought? That's exactly what Mind is working on with its new brain-computer interface (BCI). By simply thinking about what you want to do, the BCI can translate those thoughts into digital commands - no more fumbling for remotes or trying to remember passwords. It's like something out of science fiction, but it's real.

And finally, there were some other gadgets and gizmos on display that were sure to make your jaw drop. From wearable tech that lets you control your world with just a thought (yes, really) to smart electrical systems that can monitor your energy consumption in real-time - CES has something for everyone.

But the real pièce de résistance of the show was Lamborghini's new Huracan Evo. Because what's a technology convention without a little bit of luxury? And this car was the ultimate indulgence, with its sleek design and powerful V10 engine that promised to make your heart sing. But as I watched it being driven around on stage, something caught my eye - a tiny screen mounted in the dashboard, displaying a voice assistant that could be activated by simply shouting "Alexa!" It was like something out of a Bond movie.

And with that, our coverage of CES comes to an end. We hope you enjoyed this special episode, and we'll catch you next time on TechLink Rollout.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enit's ces day three four i don't know look it's thursday okay and with most of the big major announcements already announced we're going to take a look at the biggest trends at this year's show maybe this video will show up on trending and then it'll be transception i'm sorry okay first up the endless parade of tv and display technology being shown off is a trend from 8k tvs to 360hz monitors all the way to wibbly wobbling bending and spinning displays it's it's crazy out here lg is bending the landscape of tvs with its bending and rolling oled displays which aim at bringing a whole new level of sophistication to your media viewing experience as your tv bends or rolls in and out of existence at least for people who haven't yet developed object permanence i i don't know samsung on the other hand is going the spinning route with its zero tv and aims to prevent customers from migrating to another brand as it builds an even bigger wall i'm talking about tvs not the not things at the border and as we all expected 8k is the term being thrown around a lot here at ces so if 4k wasn't enough for you then keep an eye on the tv space over the next few months it's getting crazy out there next up smarthome and i'm not talking about the 1990 disney channel original movie smart house this is dumb this year we see even more app connected cameras appliances and sensors to help you automate your home big news up top though you know that samsung galaxy speaker that has been in the state of production limbo since it was announced well all seven of you bixby fans can rejoice as samsung announced that it will launch in early 2020. yeah i'm excited we saw alexa get shoehorned into yet another home device a shower head that's cool but i'm waiting for the alexa enabled soap dispenser this is dumb and if you're anything like me you collapse into bed after a long day's work only to wake your neighbors with bellowing snoring well korean company tend minds has developed the motion pillow which monitors your head position and via small airbags can adjust itself to angle your head in a way that will give you and your neighbors a good night's sleep do you think the idea of getting your head pushed around by your pillow is kind of weird hey welcome to ces and lastly digital assistants are cool but our electronic helpers are starting to enter the real world in the form of robot assistance samsung's bot chef stole the show this year as it swung and swiveled its gigantic robotic arms around making salads on the show floor that's why i come to the ces show floor for the salads seriously this thing looked like glados in the kitchen just a little bit less evil but hey once botched chef has made the food pudutech's robot cat waiter bellabot with its four shelves and touchscreen for a face can bring the food to you while it is aimed at the restaurant market you may want one yourself when you realize that it winks at you when you stroke it the writer for the script said that was cute i think it's creepy however undoubtedly the most innovative creation is charmin the best robot friend you could have in your desperate time of need as it brings you toilet paper as you're on the throne we thank you for your service sharmin so we already said displays were a big theme but the next trend is different enough to be its own thing folding devices multiple devices showed up with foldables this year tcl has showcased its working prototype of its foldable phone which could be a cause for concern for samsung and motorola as tcl has garnered a reputation for affordable devices that are less than two thousand dollars lenovo is showing off what it claims to be the world's first foldable pc in its thinkpad x1 fold which can be bent and used as both a tablet and a laptop but dell also has a foldable and intel is showing off the biggest one at 17 inches i guess these are going to be a thing whether you want it or not also jerry rig everything is going to find it a bit harder to do bend tests with these i guess now it's time for quick bits brought to you by see sonic who i would like to think would be my best friend if they were a person c sonic doesn't just make any old power supplies they make the best freaking units in the industry man what you're not impressed how about you spend 45 years making and improving on something awesome and then come back and talk to me okay they make efficient psu's with outstanding performance so make sure you get a sea sonic power supply for your next build replacement or upgrade check them out at the link below everybody ready for the quick bits okay as if wearable tech wasn't cool enough now you can use the force to control your technology what next mind is developing a brain computer interface that turns your thoughts into digital controls so no longer do you need to worry about losing the tv remote you can just mind mailed with your tv to change the channel that's probably the most lame use for that kind of technology i can think of but hey cool are you the type of person who barely has time to brush your teeth in the morning well my garlic breath friend the y brush promises to have your teeth cleaned in just 10 seconds simply add toothpaste stick it in your gob and let it brush away your troubles if only if your 20 20 wish list is now packed with gadgets and gizmos do do hickeys aplenty is that the line you know a little mermaid you've seen it no come on dennis monitoring your soon-to-be sky-high energy bill is being made easier with legrand's new smart electrical system drivia which allows owners to monitor and control their household energy consumption from their phone app wherever you have an internet connection but if you're so rich you don't care about the cost of cool technology then lamborghini's new huracan people are gonna make fun of me for this i don't know how to pronounce this the hurricane evo should be right up your alley as now you can shout over the sound of your revving v10 as you're screaming instructions at alexa it has alexa it's better than a showerhead i guess so if this video hasn't quenched your thirst for the latest tech news then check back tomorrow for more ces coverage it'll be the last episode we make here as for now we're supposed to do an optimus prime voice and say tech link rollout but tech league roll ah see you laterit's ces day three four i don't know look it's thursday okay and with most of the big major announcements already announced we're going to take a look at the biggest trends at this year's show maybe this video will show up on trending and then it'll be transception i'm sorry okay first up the endless parade of tv and display technology being shown off is a trend from 8k tvs to 360hz monitors all the way to wibbly wobbling bending and spinning displays it's it's crazy out here lg is bending the landscape of tvs with its bending and rolling oled displays which aim at bringing a whole new level of sophistication to your media viewing experience as your tv bends or rolls in and out of existence at least for people who haven't yet developed object permanence i i don't know samsung on the other hand is going the spinning route with its zero tv and aims to prevent customers from migrating to another brand as it builds an even bigger wall i'm talking about tvs not the not things at the border and as we all expected 8k is the term being thrown around a lot here at ces so if 4k wasn't enough for you then keep an eye on the tv space over the next few months it's getting crazy out there next up smarthome and i'm not talking about the 1990 disney channel original movie smart house this is dumb this year we see even more app connected cameras appliances and sensors to help you automate your home big news up top though you know that samsung galaxy speaker that has been in the state of production limbo since it was announced well all seven of you bixby fans can rejoice as samsung announced that it will launch in early 2020. yeah i'm excited we saw alexa get shoehorned into yet another home device a shower head that's cool but i'm waiting for the alexa enabled soap dispenser this is dumb and if you're anything like me you collapse into bed after a long day's work only to wake your neighbors with bellowing snoring well korean company tend minds has developed the motion pillow which monitors your head position and via small airbags can adjust itself to angle your head in a way that will give you and your neighbors a good night's sleep do you think the idea of getting your head pushed around by your pillow is kind of weird hey welcome to ces and lastly digital assistants are cool but our electronic helpers are starting to enter the real world in the form of robot assistance samsung's bot chef stole the show this year as it swung and swiveled its gigantic robotic arms around making salads on the show floor that's why i come to the ces show floor for the salads seriously this thing looked like glados in the kitchen just a little bit less evil but hey once botched chef has made the food pudutech's robot cat waiter bellabot with its four shelves and touchscreen for a face can bring the food to you while it is aimed at the restaurant market you may want one yourself when you realize that it winks at you when you stroke it the writer for the script said that was cute i think it's creepy however undoubtedly the most innovative creation is charmin the best robot friend you could have in your desperate time of need as it brings you toilet paper as you're on the throne we thank you for your service sharmin so we already said displays were a big theme but the next trend is different enough to be its own thing folding devices multiple devices showed up with foldables this year tcl has showcased its working prototype of its foldable phone which could be a cause for concern for samsung and motorola as tcl has garnered a reputation for affordable devices that are less than two thousand dollars lenovo is showing off what it claims to be the world's first foldable pc in its thinkpad x1 fold which can be bent and used as both a tablet and a laptop but dell also has a foldable and intel is showing off the biggest one at 17 inches i guess these are going to be a thing whether you want it or not also jerry rig everything is going to find it a bit harder to do bend tests with these i guess now it's time for quick bits brought to you by see sonic who i would like to think would be my best friend if they were a person c sonic doesn't just make any old power supplies they make the best freaking units in the industry man what you're not impressed how about you spend 45 years making and improving on something awesome and then come back and talk to me okay they make efficient psu's with outstanding performance so make sure you get a sea sonic power supply for your next build replacement or upgrade check them out at the link below everybody ready for the quick bits okay as if wearable tech wasn't cool enough now you can use the force to control your technology what next mind is developing a brain computer interface that turns your thoughts into digital controls so no longer do you need to worry about losing the tv remote you can just mind mailed with your tv to change the channel that's probably the most lame use for that kind of technology i can think of but hey cool are you the type of person who barely has time to brush your teeth in the morning well my garlic breath friend the y brush promises to have your teeth cleaned in just 10 seconds simply add toothpaste stick it in your gob and let it brush away your troubles if only if your 20 20 wish list is now packed with gadgets and gizmos do do hickeys aplenty is that the line you know a little mermaid you've seen it no come on dennis monitoring your soon-to-be sky-high energy bill is being made easier with legrand's new smart electrical system drivia which allows owners to monitor and control their household energy consumption from their phone app wherever you have an internet connection but if you're so rich you don't care about the cost of cool technology then lamborghini's new huracan people are gonna make fun of me for this i don't know how to pronounce this the hurricane evo should be right up your alley as now you can shout over the sound of your revving v10 as you're screaming instructions at alexa it has alexa it's better than a showerhead i guess so if this video hasn't quenched your thirst for the latest tech news then check back tomorrow for more ces coverage it'll be the last episode we make here as for now we're supposed to do an optimus prime voice and say tech link rollout but tech league roll ah see you later\n"