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PORTLAND, Ore., November 20, 2020 — This year’s CES will be like none other. The world’s biggest consumer technology trade show is fast approaching, but with pandemic restrictions, the annual convergence of premarket prototypes and prelaunch sneak peeks will be entirely remote. This means more than ever, Digital Trends will be the optimal gateway to […]
CES 2021 to be powered by the Microsoft cloud: Teams, Azure, and more
The CTA announced CES 2021 would be powered by Microsoft's Teams collaboration environment, the Azure cloud computing service, and the Microsoft Power Platform.
CES 2021 gets new dates, Verizon CEO to give keynote
CES 2021, which is adopting an all-digital format due to the pandemic, has been bumped back a week into early January, organizers announced Thursday.
CES goes virtual, Trump Jr.’s Twitter timeout, and more | Digital Trends Live
On this Digital Trends Live, we dig into the top trending tech stories, including CES going virtual, Trump Jr. on Twitter timeout, and more.
CES 2021 is officially an online-only event
CES, the annual Vegas tech trade show, is now officially online-only. The CTA is abandoning a physical event in favor of an "all-digital experience."
The CTA will invest in MaC Venture Capital for diversity initiative
Part of the CTA's investment includes MaC Venture Capital, which puts money into entrepreneurs to create the next generation of tech and consumer products.
Collision From Home is the stunning future of tech conferences
Into the conference void created by the coronavirus stepped web summit event Collision From Home, which kicked off not with a whimper but with an explosion.
Did the world’s biggest tech show propel U.S. coronavirus infections?
A report suggests that January's CES tech show in Vegas may have been an incubator for COVID-19, with possible cases weeks before the first recorded U.S. death.
The best cars of CES 2020: Fisker, Faraday Future, and Byton M-Byte
CES, the annual mecca of all things electronic, is now crawling with cars. Whether they’re autonomous, electric, or just loaded to the gills with speakers, vehicles of every type are showing up at the annual technology showcase, and we’ve rounded up our favorites so far.
CES 2020 schedule: The best events, talks, panels, and keynotes
CES 2020 is happening right now, but taking a look at the official event schedule can be overwhelming. With multiple events at nearly every hour that will number into the hundreds, here are the most important events, talks, panels, and keynotes at Consumer Electronics Show 2020.
Everything Intel announced at CES 2020: A.I., VR, and folding laptops
Artificial intelligence was a big theme during Intel's 2020 CES keynote, and the company showcased how intelligence can be added to its hardware to drive better performance. From tracking athletes to its new Tiger Lake processors found on the new Horsehoe Bend foldable, Intel showcased the use of A.I.
PopSockets wireless phone charger to debut at CES 2020 today
CES is officially underway, and among the devices set to debut is a new wireless charger from PopSockets that will finally allow those with PopGrips on their phones to charge their devices wirelessly and quickly. The charger allows you to place your phone with a PopGrip onto the charger.
Intel announces Tiger Lake processors, with double the graphics performance
When new Ultrabooks launch later this year with Intel's new Tiger Lake processor, you'll be able to play HD games without needing to buy a gaming laptop with a discrete GPU. With double-digit performance improvements and double the graphics power, Intel's silicon is positioned to drive new form factors.
AMD’s new Ryzen 4 chips land in its first gaming laptops, and they look awesome
When it comes to gaming laptops, Asus is making a big bet on AMD's mobile Ryzen processors. The new ROG Zephyrus and TUF notebooks announced at CES 2020 will ship with AMD's Ryzen CPU alongside Nvidia's GeForce RTX graphics, giving it a lot of performance in a thin gaming form factor.
MSI GS66 Stealth’s blazing-fast screen ensures you won’t miss the action
Despite its sleek and slim appearance, MSI's new GS66 Stealth announced at CES 2020 packs in a massive battery. At 99.9Whr, the internal battery of this gaming laptop, which is powered by Intel's 10th-Gen CPU and Nvidia's GeForce graphics, is the largest permissable by TSA to take on an airplane.
Digital Trends Live: Day one of our complete CES coverage
It’s day one of our week-long coverage of at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Join us as we take a look at what’s coming up at CES this coming week, from electric vehicles to smart home tech to TVs.
At CES 2020, technology is still the hero
Is technology a hero or a villain? Technology seems like public enemy No. 1 on the streets, but in Las Vegas for CES 2020, entrepreneurs still believe technology has the capacity to improve life, and maybe even fix some of the problems it has caused. Count us among the optimists.
Asus’ Project Athena-certified Chromebook Flip delivers all-day battery life
Intel's Project Athena certification is making the jump from Windows Ultrabooks to Chrome OS-powered convertibles debuting on Asus's latest Chromebook Flip. The Chromebook Flip C436 gains Wi-Fi 6 Gig+ connectivity, Intel 10th-Gen processing power, and all-day battery life.
Asus ROG Swift nabs world’s-fastest monitor title with its 360Hz refresh rate
At CES, Asus announced the world's first monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate, making it the fastest gaming monitor you can buy. With G-Sync support, the 24.5-inch LCD panel is described to be up to six times faster than traditional gaming displays.
Acer’s ConceptD 700 workstation is unlike any desktop we’ve ever seen
Acer's new ConceptD 700 is a desktop workstion that has earned its RTX Studio badge thanks to its powerful Intel Xeon processor and Nvidia Quadro RTX GPU inside. And Acer didn't stop there. With a sculpted minimalist design and woodgrain-inspired accents, the ConceptD 700 is as stylish as it is powerful.
Acer’s new Predator OLED monitor is 55 inches of PC gaming glory
At 55 inches of screen real estate, Acer's Predator CG552K may sound like a television designed for your living room. In reality, the Predator is a large gaming monitor packed with an OLED display and variable rate refresh. Now all you need is a desk large enough for this screen.
Acer’s ConceptD 7 Ezel is part drawing tablet, part powerhouse workstation
Packed with an Intel Xeon processor and Nvidia's Quadro RTX 5000 graphics, Acer's new ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro introduced at CES 2020 reimagines what a mobile workstation can accomplish. Designed for creatives, the unique Ezel hinge allows this laptop to transform between five different usage modes.
Lenovo’s $2,499 monitor uses Mini-LED technology to take on Apple’s Pro Display
Lenovo is after creators who may balk at Apple's Pro Display XDR's $5,000 price tag. The ThinkVision Creator Extreme comes packed with technology, like mini LED backlighting, to deliver HDR1000 support, 99 percent coverage of the wide DCI-P3 color space, and 1,000 nits of peak brightness for just $2,500.
CES 2020: This could be the year your robot vacuum gets a security camera
There will be a time when we can expect robot vacuums to become the first line of defense when it comes to protecting the home. CES will unveil some cool models with new features, but we have a feeling that we'll see more models with security cameras as part of their arsenal.
Trifo’s new Max is an A.I. robot vacuum and guard dog in one
There was so much to cover at this year's IFA conference in Berlin but one of the cooler under-the-radar announcements was Trifo's new robot vacuum cleaner, Max. It's an app-controlled, A.I.-powered vacuum that can double as a security guard and inform owners about weird movements and/or intruders.
Change from within: How the CTA could bring diversity to the tech industry
With a sea of white, male faces as homogeneous as Wonder Bread, tech has an inclusivity problem -- and the trade group behind CES has answers. This week, it unveiled a variety of new initiatives and policies to foster diversity, including the first investments in a planned $10 million diversity fund.
CES 2020 will allow sex toys but crack down on inappropriate clothing
For the 2020 CES show, sex toys will come to Vegas -- but skintight clothing that "hugs genitalia" is a no-no, the group organizing the enormous consumer tech-fest announced Tuesday. The news comes after a sex toy won a prize in 2019 only to have it revoked
Dell teases new XPS laptop with Intel’s 10th-gen Ice Lake for summer 2019
Dell teased that it will have a new XPS laptop ready with Intel's 10th-generation Ice Lake processor in time for the summer, and a Dell executive suggested that the company may debut the laptop as early as summer 2019. The XPS laptop could be a new addition to Dell's lineup and not just a refresh.
Every gaming laptop that was announced at CES 2019, ranked
With new processor and GPU announcements from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia, laptop manufacturers took over CES 2019 with a slew of new gaming notebooks sporting the latest silicon technology. We take a look at all the new gaming laptops at the show and rank each one for your convenience!
Everything to know about AMD’s CES 2019 reveals: Ryzen 3, Radeon VII, and more
AMD took the wraps off of its 7nm plans at CES 2019 this year. The company focused on gamers during CEO Lisa Su's keynote as AMD debuted the new Ryzen 3 processor, Radeon VII graphics, and Epyc processor for servers. AMD also revealed that Google has chosen its Radeon Pro graphics to power its Project Stream platform.
The 5 best desktops of CES 2019, for everything from gaming to graphics
With mobile chips announced by AMD, Intel, and Nvidia at CES this year, PC users may be tempted by the hype of more powerful laptops. But if you crave power, performance, and upgradeability, nothing beats a desktop. Whether you're a gamer or a workstation user, these are some of the best desktops that we saw at CES.
Dell’s new XPS 13 moves the webcam back up top, right where it belongs
The Consumer Electronics Show is officially underway, and Dell has announced a revamped XPS 13 laptop for 2019. The device comes with a fixed webcam in the top bezel, new Intel Whiskey Lake CPUs on the inside, and other subtle improvements that could make it one of the best laptops for the new year.
Here’s how to watch today’s Intel press conference at CES 2019
Intel will talk about its latest technologies and the direct impact they have on the human experience at CES this year. The company has a keynote scheduled on January 7 that will highlight the innovations powering the next era of computing. We'll show you how to watch Intel's keynote live.
LG’s roll-up OLED TV is every bit as magical as you’ve imagined
After years of teasing prototypes and dropping hints, LG is finally really to sell a flexible OLED television. The sales-ready version shown at CES 2019 rolls up into a base that also contains speakers, and it looks absolutely astounding.
Everything Nvidia announced at CES, including mobile RTX, the RTX 2060, and more
As part of its focus on gamers at CES this year, Nvidia showcased a number of technologies that will help improve performance of your games. The company announced the new RTX 2060 graphics card for desktop, an initiative to improve A-Sync displays, and new RTX mobile graphics for laptops.
The ROG Zephyrus S GX701 and GX531 from Asus bring ray tracing to laptops
Asus has heard gamers who want the ray-tracing capabilities of Nvidia's flagship RTX graphics in a mobile form factor. At CES 2019, Asus debuted the powerful 17-inch ROG Zephyrus S GX701 and 15-inch GX531 with RTX 2080 graphics and compact footprints, thanks to the Max-Q design.
HP takes PC gaming to the living room with 65-inch Omen X Emperium 65 monitor
HP just built a massive 65-inch gaming monitor that's right at home in your living room called the Omen X Emperium. With G-Sync support, fast 144Hz refresh rates, HDR mode, and 4ms gray-to-gray response times, the Omen X Emperium is designed for an immersive gaming experience.
D-Link’s 5G router promises up to 40 times faster speeds than your broadband
Even though D-Link is ditching the familiar cable or DSL jacks on its new router in favor of 5G, the company promises you wi'll be seeing even faster speeds than your current setup. With speeds up to 3Gbps, the new D-Link 5G gateway promises speeds up to 40 times faster than traditional broadband.