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I stopped by and ran into friends as they’re working with another on a new venture at CES 2024. The product is for seeing a person in a teleconference eye to eye, and the portable rig was even more impressive.

Since the beginning of teleconferencing, people have tried to achieve eye contact like if they were standing face to face. This is important in some teleconferencing situations, as a person (doctor, lawyer) needs to see the other as they are talking to a camera.

What is iVi?

That is where iVi comes in. iVi was created by Dr. Graham Barrett, an ophthalmologist who wanted to improve the intimacy of virtual communication.

iVi is a actually representation of two people in front of their monitors – but think of the name as “Eye -v- Eye”.

The iVi is designed to make video chats feel more like face-to-face interactions. Because nobody wants to look into that little void on your computer constantly.

The iVi desktop

iVi Specs

This appliance contains everything you need to teleconference:

* a 4K Sony sensor positioned around the center of the screen

* 1:1.8 inch sensor to send your video in many different types of lighting situations

* a 10.1 inch screen at 1080p to see the person you are talking to

* A built-in Omni-directional microphone with ?Noise to cancel out background sounds

* 7 Watt Harmon Kardon speakers with VocalFusion voice processor

* Two built-in LED strips to give you indoor vs. outdoor lighting

* A dock for your computer to connect peripherals.

* Dock includes XLR plug for external microphone, and audio jacks for external speakers or headphones.

iVi works with a PC, Mac, iPhone 15, Certain Android and iPads with USB-C.

And iVi is a Lamp!

When closed, iVi works best as a table lamp, with a bottom LED.

The CES iVi Portable Workstation

I have worked as I.T. at a hospital. I know the one thing about technology – it needs to be portable.

That is why I was also impressed with the portable iVi station.

You might think a portable virtual station doesn’t make sense, but an advantage can be to have close separation in an environment. This portable station is light-weight, and can be used on a cart so it doesn’t need to be part of a big desktop system.

The portable station included a power battery that could run the unit for several hours, a wireless router, and a height adjustable table to get up for an Eye to eye view.

Price and Availability

iVi is rolling out soon with an MSRP of $1495. You can find out more at MyiVi.com

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Catalyst debuted some new items for your pet at CES 2024, including the Catalyst Dog Collar AirTag holder. This is a dog collar with a waterproof AirTag case attached.

They came with this idea when they noticed people were using the Waterproof Clip-it case on the collar. Along with the Hang-it case, you can actually put the AirTag on anything – including a surfboard.

The collar is $25 and is in pre-order. You can get the Clip-it case for $35. Get the Clip-it here

Waterproof cases, Lanyards, and Floating Lanyard

We also got to see new lanyards, and the floating lanyard that can be attached to a phone when you are in the water. The floating lanyard will surface phones up to 40 lbs.

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A new 360 camera from Kandao was being shown at CES 2024. The QooCam 3 is a high-end video camera that can shoot in lower light and higher pixels.

QooCam 3

The QooCam 3 contains 2 1/1.55 inch sensors to produces 5.7K 30FPS 360° videos with a wide F1.6 aperture. It also can create 11K panoramic photos.

The camera has in-unit stabilization for those action shots. The small form factor allows you to have it on top of a helmet or vehicle with little wind resistance.

QooCam 3 is $349

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QooCam EGO

This is a 3D camera with viewer attachment to record video in 3D. It uses side-by-side 3D technology to record 60FPS video.

The app also adds fun templates to take your 3D to new levels. You can record, then edit video to publish instantly.

The QooCam EGO is $349

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During CES 2024, I was invited to the introductory ceremonies at the Seoul Pavilion in Eureka Park. Opening remarks were from Oh Se-Hoon, the Mayor of Seoul, South Korea. Joining him was Gary Shapiro, the CEO of CTA (CES), and other dignitaries from Korea.

The theme of the pavilion was “Se??ul M! So?l” – a very thought provoking logo. Korea took center stage at CES, with many pavilions from other cities like Incheon, and even the Wonderland exhibit from SK Hynix (SK Telecom).

I then walked around the Seoul Pavilion to check out some of the great companies and cool innovative products they had to offer.

00:53 ASEN LOXA – https://asencompany.com/EN

This company is building wearable devices that help you understand how your body is functioning. The focus is to be able to wear the device closest to the issue it’s trying to monitor.

If you have bad circulation in your foot, putting the sensor closest to the spot helps readings and possibly a path to regulating.

01:21 Link Solutec Lynk Coating for Endoscope https://lynksolutec.com/en/

Link Solutec makes a outer coating for medical devices like endoscopes so doctors can use with less irritation.

01:32 We-Stim Electrical Stimulation Clothing: https://barunbio.com/en/

If you’re a runner, these pants use electrical stimulation to help keep blood flowing and let you recover faster.

01:46 UBATT –

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At the Narwal booth at CES 2024, we were introduced to three new products set to launch this spring:

* Freo X Ultra: This is Narwal’s top-tier product featuring a robot vacuum that also mops. The docking station automatically washes and cleans the mop pads. The pet hair detangling brush that helps make the cleaning process truly hands-free.

* Freo X Plus: Positioned as a more mass-market option, this model gives 7800Pa Suction, 0% tangling floating brush, and self-contained dust processing solution.

* S10 Pro: Stand-up vacuum with 180 degree flexability, 76AW Power, and ability to clean itself when done tackling the job.

All these products demonstrate Narwal’s commitment to blending convenience with cutting-edge technology.

Pet Hair Won’t Tangle in the Brush

The Narwal team demonstrated the main feature of pet hair. I know this is frustrating with other vacuums. The “funnel” style brush allows pet hair to move along into the storage area without wrapping around. changer for keeping homes with pets clean and hair-free.

Availability and Pricing:

The new Ultra model is set to launch in March, with an early bird price of $1,099. It also comes with several free accessory benefits. Check out Narwal for more information.

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At CES 2024, I not only visited the SK Wonderland booth on the show floor (I saw a larger part of SK’s T.UM tour I got in South Korea), I got to go behind the scenes of how SK is using AI to innovate in multiple areas. SK Group, based in Seoul, South Korea, is one of the country’s largest conglomerates. It is also the largest wireless carrier in South Korea, with leading market share in the mobile telecommunications market since its establishment in 1984.

Some of the Innovations at SK Telecom’s Booth

At the heart of CES 2024, SK Telecom’s booth was a hub of technological advancements. This includes:

How Litimus+ Can Get your Grocery Store Closer to YouHow Excalibur Helps Keep Your Dog or Cat HealthyHow Intelligence Vision Makes the Telescope ObsoleteHow SK is Using AI to Change the Data Server

* AI Media Studio: Yun from AI Media Studio introduced us to SK Telecom’s media technology cloud, offering services like AI-powered media upscaling, caption generation and sound separation. Their AI transporter technology, which transcodes video into various resolutions, while improving the look. What is most interesting is how they reduce cost significantly by splitting the file in half, then processing files in parallel.

* Litimus+: this is a digital CWI system that tracks and analyzes movement and network details on a regional and building basis. This technology can revolutionize urban planning and retail strategies by providing detailed, high-resolution data about people’s movement patterns.If you have a majority of customers driving across town to be frequent consumers at a popular store, then plans can be made to either move, or build another store closer to the customer base. This will not only make customers happier, but also change the environmental impact on consumers driving longer distances.

* Excalibur – A Veterinary AI Diagnostic Service: The service is only for Cats and Dogs right now, but this AI system will diagnose common pet diseases and then provide AI diagnostic results within 15 seconds. This could help understand your pet’s needs so they can live a longer, happier life. This is also a game-changer for veterinary medicine.

* Revolutionizing Microscopy with Intelligence Vision: Perhaps the most groundbreaking revelation was Intelligence Vision. They’ve developed a microvision sensor that performs the functions of a traditional optical microscope but in a more advanced and efficient manner. This technology can be used for various tests, including COVID antigen tests, and even in labs for cell counting and viability assessments.

Data Center Energy Solutions and Innovations

As AI services grow, so does the demand for AI data centers. SK Telecom is leading the way with innovative energy solutions that include using renewable energy sources and advanced cooling systems to enhance data center efficiency...

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The Urban Samurai is a company that makes gear for gamers. From wrist gauntlets to protect from carpal tunnel, to gaming eyewear. That includes the glasses I’m getting ready to dawn.

Urban Samurai Glasses

They come in two styles – the Ronin, and the Katana. I am trying on the Ronin for this video.

Why the New Bow

If you wear large cup headphones for long periods of time, the bows can get caught in-between. These glasses give you an alternate bow for style and comfort.

Protecting the Eyes

The Blue light blocking is a key feature to wearing these glasses when you are gaming for a long period of time. They will help with eye fatigue.

Prescription Available

I got these with my normal prescription. Therefore, I don’t need to put in contacts or switch glasses – I could wear the Urban Samurai all day.

Prices

The glasses start at $99. For more information:

Check out the Urban Samurai Store

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With the Live Streaming Market expecting to reach $4.26 billion, and 9.1 million active creators on platforms like YouTube and Twitch, having a good camera for creating content is important. OBSBOT recognized this in 2018 when I first saw the OBSBOT Tail, then OBSBOT Tiny cameras.

Now, the company is coming out with a new camera that will help creators get content in many situations. Geekazine has been testing and is fairly impressed with the features of this small PTZ camera.

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What is the OBSBOT Tail Air

This is a PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) camera with a 4K sensor inside that can record, or live stream anywhere. OBSBOT also features AI tracking in all their cameras, so with a hand gesture, you can get to making new content.

Specs of OBSBOT Tiny Air

* 344 grams, 2.74 x 2.88 x 5.2 inches

* 1/1.8″ CMOS Sensor

* 8.4 million pixels with 3856×2176 max resolution

* ISO range 100-6400

* Shutter to 1/8000 s

* f/1.8 apeture

* 2,000 – 10,000 Kelvin White balance

* 6-axis Gyroscope

* 4x digital zoom

* 8 optical lenses

Video Shooting, Photos

The camera can do up to 4K 30fps video in a bit rate of 80 mbps – MJPEG, H.264, or H.265. Further, the camera can take still images from video while you are streaming/recording

NDI Support

The OBSBOT Tiny Air comes with the ability to connect via NDI HX|3 through your network (additional cost for NDI license). NDI can connect via NDI Tools, hardware capture (with NDI support), or software switchers such as OBS, vMix, and Wirecast.

Other Connection Methods

The Tail Air hosts Bluetooth, WiFi 2.4 and 5.8 GHz, HDMI, USB (2.0), and RTSP protocols to pass through to other devices.

As a stand-alone device, you can connect a microphone (or use the onboard stereo microphones)

AI Auto Tracking

A sophisticated AI algorithm is inside all OBSBOT cameras, including the Tail Air. The tracker can identify movements of people and animals, following movements while in visual distance of the camera.

Any object that moves at 120 degrees/second can be utilized with OBSBOT AI Auto Tracking.

Battery Life

The 1500 mAh battery allows for 154 minutes of recording 1080p/30 fps. Geekazine’s test on NDI was solid for over an hour.

The camera charges at 5V/2A for 90 minutes when turned off (There is no fast charge option). Connecting USB to PC will keep the camera sufficiently charged.

Pros and Cons

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The PTZOptics Studio Pro Camera is an all-in-one content creation and livestreaming solution. It features 12x optical zoom, up to 1080p60 video capture, a 72.5° field of view, and a portrait and landscape toggle switch, empowering users to connect with their audiences however they watch.

Key Features of the PTZOptics Studio Pro Camera:

* The Studio Pro Camera has a 12x optical zoom. This is great for presentations, interviews, and other events where you want to focus on a specific person or object.

* Up to 1080p60 video capture: high-quality resolution that will look great on any screen.

* 72.5° field of view: wide enough to capture a large group of people or a wide landscape.

* The Studio Pro Camera has a portrait and landscape toggle switch. Change to Vertical Video mode and back.

* Time-of-flight sensor: quick focus on your subject. You can even pre-set zooms with the touch of a button

* Advanced focus settings: allowing you to achieve a bokeh effect.

Pros and Cons

* No battery, but I can connect a larger size USB battery to get a couple hours of use.

* You can also connect a portable screen with battery, and the camera could get powered via the unit.

* No Stabilization options

* No threaded lens, connecting a lens hood would be nice

* Hoping it had a digital PTZ option (like the HuddleCamHD).

Watch the Studio Pro Unbox here

Price and Availability

The PTZ Optics Studio Pro is available now for $798. You can get the Studio Pro here.

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This week we ask the question: Are foldable phones the future, or a fad. I’ll talk about the pros and cons of the phone, different types of foldable phones, what might need to happen for these to become more accepted, and where that can take us into the future of compact mobile devices.

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This week’s Topics

5. The Apple Rumor Mill is a Churning

USB-C, WiFi 6e, and – an ACTION BUTTON? These are the rumors so far about the upcoming September Apple iPhone 15 event. Even the date is still a secret. But I will be going over what we might see, and why Qualcomm chips might still be in the phones.

Will you be getting a new iPhone?

4. Zoom Tells Employees to Come Back to the Office

Is the “Work from Home” movement over? Zoom asks employees to come back 2 days a week. I’ll talk about how, why, and what might happen if the employees decide to work elsewhere.

Tech History for the Week

RedHat IPO, IBM 5150, and Thomas Edison uttered those famous words – “Mary Had a Little Lamb“. That’s right. He made the first audio recording, and just like with my first podcast, it’s gone forever. But don’t worry. I have engrained this recording right here.

3. Google and Universal Music Using AI

The two companies are in talks to create a database and use artificial intelligence to counter any audio or video deepfake that could surface. This would debunk fake news stories, or any other incriminating audio/video clip that is presented. It can’t stop Skrulls, though…

2. PayPal Introduces PYUSD

PayPal’s new stablecoin in PYUSD might be the thing that will get you into cryptocurrency. While it’s not going to make you rich, it might show how people can move forward with banking and crypto.

1. Foldable Phones: Future or Fad?

Foldable smart phones have been around for a few years now, but they still are a relatively new technology. I remember seeing the first screen technologies that could fold, and curl up within itself at CES. They were fragile and worked better when rolled up than folded. At that time, I still was supporting a Windows OS phone.

Companies like Samsung are going in larger than.. well the standard phone screen, to turn it into the next craze.

And some consumers believe that foldable phones are the future of smartphones, while others think they are just a fad.

Ultimately, they are about $500 more expensive than a “Candy Bar” phone. And probably less tasty, too.

So today, we’re going to explore the pros and cons of foldable phones, what might need to happen for these to become more accepted, and where that can take us into the future of compact mobile devices.

The best part about a foldable phone is they can offer a larger, smaller, or even angled screen. You could fold out a screen to get a tablet size,