January 23, 2024

Diving Into the Future With Wireless: CES and NRF 2024 Highlights, the Importance of Connectivity and the Intersection of AI Personalization and Healthcare

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Prepare to be propelled into the wireless world of tomorrow as we bring you the electrifying highlights from CES 2024 and NRF 2024! I had a chance to join the brilliant minds from the Unplugged Connectivity Podcast and Broadband Breakfast last week, and here I breakdown how the thoughts that have settled through the dust since then. I dissect the shift in the technological ecosystem where telecom giants are overshadowed by device innovation. Dive into the riveting realm of healthcare advancements with revolutionary diagnostic sticks and Withings' versatile health devices, and marvel at the transformative power of AI in tailoring healthcare. We also unwrap the wonders of consumer electronics integration with the allure of transparent TVs and the ingenuity of Rabbit AI, set to redefine our daily digital interactions.

As we continue our technological journey, the spotlight turns to the latest Wi-Fi 7 rollout in smartphones, sparking a debate on Apple's choice to equip their Vision Pro headset with Wi-Fi 6 and the buzz around iPhone 16's potential 6GHz capabilities. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) demands praise for championing broadband affordability as its shutdown nears and I can't help but wonder what that means for the themes that echoed so loudly at CES. We'll also share our fascination with Disney's holotile VR and a game-changing portable antenna that promises to uplift disaster communication. And for a taste of the future in retail, experience our tour of AI-driven drive-throughs and robotics, where wireless communication is the heartbeat of progress and universal accessibility.

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By Drew Lentz the Wirelessnerd