The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is an annual affair where businesses could showcase consumer technology products and attend conferences. While most of the products on here are usually prototypes, the rest are as good as true and may be near its launch date.
For CES 2025, running from 7 - 10 January, there's been a couple of interesting tech we wish to see in person. Here's what went down.
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TCL Phone That Switches Between E-Ink & Full Colour Display
The TCL 60 XE lets you enter Max Ink Display which works like your regular e-ink display, a technology that mimics the appearance of ink on paper. This technology is used on e-readers like Kindles and Kobos. Unlike LCD screens, e-ink screens do not emit light and can reduce eye-strains, compared to blue light which is used on our smartphones and can cause eye fatigue.
With both display types, this means you can use the phone to replace your Kindle with. Another bonus point is to help you conserve battery, because e-ink displays can last about 50,000 hours on average.
According to The Verge, the TCL 60 XE switches the displays via a slider at the side, and acts like a focus mode, limiting apps and refresh rates. Instead of multimedia use, the mode is great for reading including browing news sites and documents.
Chamelo's Colour-Changing Sunglasses
GIF by Giphy / Source from Chamelo Sunglasses
Those who love (or at least appreciate) fashion would wish they could get their hands on these. Chamelo's Sunglasses lets you change its tint colour instantly with just a push of a button.
The brand leverages on its electronic tint-adjustable lenses made with Prismatic™ color-changing lenses to let you switch colours. With different tint colours, you can navigate in different weather and lighting conditions.
While these Chamelo sunglasses have been available in just recent years, they've debuted this year with prescription colour-changing tint sunglasses.
Samsung's Stretchable Screen
It's no surprise to see giant tech leader Samsung at play here at CES. This year, one of their highlights involve their new stretchable screen technology, which we think is possibly spinned off their foldable screens in the Galaxy Z foldable series.
The screens are flexible, can be pinned, and stretched. According to The Verge, these screens are displayed in several formats from speakers to car dashboards. As of now, they're currently the subject of Lenovo's Rollable Laptop which is also showcasing at CES 2025 too.
We figured that these may likely become public display ads or for public entertainment use such as theme parks.
Aptera's Solar Electronic Car
Now this is something Malaysians would love. Aptera's Solar EV runs on solar power, on top of its built-in battery that holds about 400 miles (643km) worth of charge. CNET shares that due to its lightweight chassis, 3-wheeled setup, reduced motor parts and optimisation of wheel design, the Aptera is able to run efficiently without using too much power.
While the battery charges at 45 kilowatts per hour, it's a small downside given that the car is able to charge just by sitting at our car porch. Moreover, the car on show has only 2 seats albeit plenty of boot space.
The car is expected to be in production this year and for pre-orders of USD40,000 (About RM180k). Aptera is also looking to release more inexpensive models after this.
Displace TV Can Be Stuck Onto Most Walls
Don't you hate it when you have the perfect place to have a TV, but wiring works are pricey and a hassle? The Displace TV is a true-wireless TV, using a wall mounting technology (giant suction cups) and is powered by an AI operating system which works to adjust and realign your TV display if it's stuck onto an uneven surface.
This TV is means to be used as a portable device, made in 27-inch and 55-inch sizes. It also has a built-in battery to give it its true-wireless setup.
Razer's Gamer Mesh Chair has Built-in Cooling & Heating
Ever felt like your gaming chair gets uncomfortable due to breathability? The Razer Project Arielle gaming chair can warm your back by up to 30°C, or lower the surrounding by up to 5°C.
Designed to enhance breathability, the chair intergrates a bladeless fan system with the Razer Fujin Pro. It's adorned with LED detailing to add that gamer flair to its overall design. On one of the arm rest, lays a control panel that lets you choose the temperature of wind to emit.
This space will be updated until the end of the event. Stay tuned for more!