01. Ultra HD TV
Market research company ABI Research estimates that global 4K flat-panel TV shipments will exceed 102 million units in 2018, accounting for 44% of global flat-panel TV shipments.
Just as 4K TVs are becoming standard equipment, 8K is also ushering in real mass production from concept products, and is expected to ride on the 5G express to achieve rapid growth in the future. It is reported that Japan’s national broadcaster NHK will open an 8K satellite channel. Next year’s Tokyo Olympics will use 8K live broadcast, and then the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics will also use 8K live broadcast. 8K resolution has physically reached the limit of human visual resolution. .
8K resolution physically reaches the limit of human visual resolution. The pixels it presents are 4 times that of the current 4K resolution and 16 times that of the full HD resolution. The number of screen pixels is as high as 33,177,600. Therefore, not only the restoration of images, but also the processing and interpolation of images have become a battleground for various manufacturers.
For example, the Z9G Master series exhibited by Sony at this CES is equipped with the algorithm “Picture Processor X1 Ultimate” engine specially developed for 8K, which can intelligently detect and analyze each object in the image, thereby improving the details and contrast of the picture. to get a more realistic picture.
The Q900 series 8K TV launched by Samsung supports HDR10+ and has a peak brightness of 4000nits. The Quantum Processor 8K chip it is equipped with can AI upscaling to upgrade low-resolution content to 8K for playback
What LG brought was the 88-inch 8K OLED TV shown at CES last year:
Since OLED does not require a backlight and each pixel can emit light independently, this product can independently control the illumination imaging of 33 million pixels. Its picture quality is detailed and vivid, surpassing traditional LED TVs. The built-in second-generation α9 processor is based on deep learning artificial intelligence algorithms, which can effectively reduce noise in the picture and bring a more realistic 8K picture.
In addition, Chinese manufacturers Skyworth, TCL, and Hisense also displayed their respective 8K TV products at this CES:
TCL X10 75-inch QLED 8K TV: Equipped with 2K to 4K and 4K to 8K technology, through the calculation, rendering and filling of the built-in chip, content with less than 8K resolution is upgraded to a higher definition effect.
Skyworth S10 88-inch 8K OLED TV, Hisense U9E 75-inch 8K ULED TV
02. 5G technology
Although there are currently not many hardware products that support 5G, 5G is obviously the hottest topic at this CES. It is said that there were as many as 20 5G-related forums during CES.
It can be said that without 4G, we would not be able to truly move from the PC era to the current smartphone era; and “5G” as the next generation mobile communication technology standard has been discussed in the communication industry for a long time. The peak theoretical transmission speed of 5G can reach every Tens of Gb per second, which is hundreds of times faster than the transmission speed of 4G networks. The entire ultra-high-definition movie can be downloaded within 1 second.
The technology finally came into use this year. During the New Year, South Korea’s SK Telecom broadcast live broadcast of South Korea’s largest New Year celebration through 5G at its exhibition hall in Jongno District, Seoul, and major mobile operators in the United States have also promised to launch 5G networks in 2019.
Compared with 4G, 5G is not only an improvement in speed, but also will bring about a major revolution in security and information interaction, especially regarding the prospects of industries such as intelligent hardware, driverless cars, and AR/VR that involve massive data exchange and computing. 5G is even expected to be used for remote, delay-free surgeries to save lives.
Avi Greengart from data research company Global Data said: “Perhaps every keynote speech at this year’s CES will involve 5G technology. From smart home devices to cars to laptops, this faster next-generation network technology will Every connected device has a profound impact.”
At the CES conference, Qualcomm announced that more than 30 5G terminal devices will be launched in 2019, while Intel released the “Snow Ridge” chip for the 5G era and announced its entry into the field of wireless base stations. Samsung and MOTO demonstrated 5G prototypes.
03. Smartphone
Smartphones have now become an indispensable assistant and companion in people’s daily lives. We have become accustomed to various performance monsters with no borders, full screens, top-level processors, massive storage, and two, three, or four cameras. However, Samsung took a unique approach and exhibited the Galaxy foldable concept phone at CES.
In terms of hardware specifications, this foldable phone unfolds to about 8 inches in size. Whether reading articles or watching videos, there is no inconvenience. It combines the advantages of a smartphone and a tablet. Earlier, news came out from the Korean industry that Samsung is preparing a foldable smartphone with a 7.3-inch screen. After the screen is folded inward, there will be a 4.58-inch display on the outside, and it will be equipped with a three-lens camera. The first batch of production has not yet been announced. Order 1 million units. We will wait and see whether this novel and unique product can open up a new market in 2019.
04. Artificial Intelligence (AI) + Internet of Things (IOT)
The combination of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things has become more in-depth at this CES, like a pair of twin brothers. Now voice control technology has become the main entrance to the control of Internet of Things products. IoT devices learn user habits through smart assistants to control devices more conveniently; smart assistants use IoT devices to gain more skill support and become a control center. A report predicts that the global IoT industry will grow to US$151 billion in 2018; according to statistics, Alexa currently supports nearly 60,000 functions, and more than 20,000 devices are compatible with Alexa. While the giants are building a smart ecosystem, there are also many manufacturers launching their own independent IoT products.
Haier exhibited smart home solutions this time: including CAFé series stoves, cooking systems, Monogram Forge ice machines, microwave ovens, GE Appliance range hoods, etc. Baidu has launched devices such as Xiaodu Home, Xiaodu smart speakers, and Suning’s whole-house smart solutions.
Google also showed off the Google Assistant Connect kit, which will include a mini speaker and a mini e-ink flat panel display:
Ecovacs DG70 has built-in AIVI visual recognition technology, which can autonomously identify obstacles in the home, such as wires, slippers, socks and charging stands, and avoid them autonomously.
First Alert video doorbell, Eve smart light strip: Eve Light Strip and Eve Energy Strip
05. Smart wear
With the launch of the new generation Apple Watch 4 electrocardiogram monitoring function (ECG), Fitbit Versa and other devices have strengthened sleep tracking functions, marking a change in wearable devices: they are evolving from fitness devices to devices that focus on personal health. When you can buy a sports bracelet for less than 100 yuan, the pursuit of health has become a higher level of consumer demands. Let me share with you the novel wearable devices at this CES.
Suunto smart sports watches that can withstand extreme cold and even freezing, Philips smart anti-snoring chest straps, Omron smart blood pressure monitoring watches, Samsung smart sports shoes: sports shoes have built-in sensors to effectively help athletes improve training efficiency.