Top Technology Products at CES 2023
2023-01-05
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1One of the world's biggest technology shows, CES, opens this week in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2The show - produced by the Consumer Technology Association - presents some of the latest technology offerings from companies of all sizes.
3Here is a look at some top products presented at CES 2023.
4Several companies - notably Facebook parent Meta - have been working on technologies to support a future digital world called the "metaverse."
5Metaverse is a term used to describe a non-physical world in which individuals interact through different kinds of digital technology.
6People would use virtual reality (VR) glasses and other devices to interact with each other in the metaverse.
7A company called OVR Technology launched a new wearable device that produces smells, or scents, designed for VR technology.
8In a video explaining the device, OVR chief Aaron Wisniewski said it is designed to copy the human sense of smell.
9The device links smells to elements a person can experience in a digital, VR-powered world.
10For example, smelling a flower would make the device produce a scent for it.
11Outdoor environments, such as being in the middle of a field, can also be digitally smelled.
12The device could also produce the smell of tasty foods as a person in the metaverse walks through shops or restaurants.
13OVR Technology says its device is able to produce thousands of different smell combinations.
14But, it adds that it is not designed to exactly produce smells found in the real world.
15Instead, the device aims to offer users "a whole new world of possibilities" in digital scent technology.
16Developers of the Skinetic wearable device say it is designed to help users experience another basic human sense, touch.
17Skinetic is a vest equipped with 20 small motors designed to produce many different touch sensations.
18It is designed for gamers and users of VR technology.
19The company said its engineers closely "studied the sensitivity of the human body" in order to map the vest's numerous touch points.
20This was done to recreate the feelings of touch that can be experienced in video games and digital environments.
21French startup AtmosGear launched a new pair of electric inline skates at CES.
22The company's chief, Mohamed Soliman told The Associated Press the skates permit users to ride about 32 kilometers on a single charge.
23AtmosGear said the skates are very fun to ride.
24But the company also hopes they will be used as another form of transportation, along with the electric bikes and scooters, that help keep many people moving in cities.
25A power bag that holds the battery and electrical connections can be worn around a person's waist.
26The $500 skates can be operated without power, as well.
27A handheld device presented by South Korean company Prinker permits a person to quickly and easily create temporary tattoos.
28The device uses high-quality ink to print thousands of existing designs, but also permits users to create their own.
29The device can be positioned over the skin where the tattoo is desired.
30The tattoos are waterproof but can be washed off with cleanser.
31The main tattooing device sells for $279, and enough ink to produce 1,000 tattoos costs $119.
32South Korea's TTcare presented a device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) methods to identify early health conditions in dogs and cats.
33Users take pictures of their pet with their smartphone.
34Next, the AI software closely examines the images for signs of possible eye, skin or joint-related diseases and conditions, the company explains.
35TTcare said the system's software was tested and approved by the country's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
36Creators of the NylonBlack line of toothbrushes showed off their new products at CES.
37The company, Y-Brush, claims the devices can produce a full and effective brushing in just 10 seconds.
38The toothbrush is designed in the shape of a Y in order to fit naturally in the mouth.
39Y-Brush says the NylonBlack toothbrushes are fast and effective because each contains 35,000 small brushing tools made out of the soft material nylon.
40The battery-operated devices are equipped with vibration technology designed to remove plaque and other substances without damaging teeth or gums.
41I'm Bryan Lynn.
1One of the world's biggest technology shows, CES, opens this week in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show - produced by the Consumer Technology Association - presents some of the latest technology offerings from companies of all sizes. 2Here is a look at some top products presented at CES 2023. 3Smells in the metaverse 4Several companies - notably Facebook parent Meta - have been working on technologies to support a future digital world called the "metaverse." 5Metaverse is a term used to describe a non-physical world in which individuals interact through different kinds of digital technology. People would use virtual reality (VR) glasses and other devices to interact with each other in the metaverse. 6A company called OVR Technology launched a new wearable device that produces smells, or scents, designed for VR technology. In a video explaining the device, OVR chief Aaron Wisniewski said it is designed to copy the human sense of smell. 7The device links smells to elements a person can experience in a digital, VR-powered world. For example, smelling a flower would make the device produce a scent for it. Outdoor environments, such as being in the middle of a field, can also be digitally smelled. The device could also produce the smell of tasty foods as a person in the metaverse walks through shops or restaurants. 8OVR Technology says its device is able to produce thousands of different smell combinations. But, it adds that it is not designed to exactly produce smells found in the real world. Instead, the device aims to offer users "a whole new world of possibilities" in digital scent technology. 9Wearable VR vest 10Developers of the Skinetic wearable device say it is designed to help users experience another basic human sense, touch. Skinetic is a vest equipped with 20 small motors designed to produce many different touch sensations. It is designed for gamers and users of VR technology. 11The company said its engineers closely "studied the sensitivity of the human body" in order to map the vest's numerous touch points. This was done to recreate the feelings of touch that can be experienced in video games and digital environments. 12Electric skates 13French startup AtmosGear launched a new pair of electric inline skates at CES. The company's chief, Mohamed Soliman told The Associated Press the skates permit users to ride about 32 kilometers on a single charge. 14AtmosGear said the skates are very fun to ride. But the company also hopes they will be used as another form of transportation, along with the electric bikes and scooters, that help keep many people moving in cities. 15A power bag that holds the battery and electrical connections can be worn around a person's waist. The $500 skates can be operated without power, as well. 16Digital tattoos 17A handheld device presented by South Korean company Prinker permits a person to quickly and easily create temporary tattoos. 18The device uses high-quality ink to print thousands of existing designs, but also permits users to create their own. The device can be positioned over the skin where the tattoo is desired. The tattoos are waterproof but can be washed off with cleanser. 19The main tattooing device sells for $279, and enough ink to produce 1,000 tattoos costs $119. 20AI for pet's health 21South Korea's TTcare presented a device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) methods to identify early health conditions in dogs and cats. 22Users take pictures of their pet with their smartphone. Next, the AI software closely examines the images for signs of possible eye, skin or joint-related diseases and conditions, the company explains. 23TTcare said the system's software was tested and approved by the country's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. 24World's fastest toothbrush 25Creators of the NylonBlack line of toothbrushes showed off their new products at CES. The company, Y-Brush, claims the devices can produce a full and effective brushing in just 10 seconds. 26The toothbrush is designed in the shape of a Y in order to fit naturally in the mouth. Y-Brush says the NylonBlack toothbrushes are fast and effective because each contains 35,000 small brushing tools made out of the soft material nylon. 27The battery-operated devices are equipped with vibration technology designed to remove plaque and other substances without damaging teeth or gums. 28I'm Bryan Lynn. 29Bryan Lynn wrote this story for VOA Learning English, based on reports from the Consumer Technology Association, 30__________________________________________________________ 31Words in This Story 32interact - v. to talk and do things with other people 33virtual reality - n. digital environments that can be entered and controlled by humans 34vest - n. a piece of clothing with buttons at the front and not sleeves that is often worn over a shirt 35battery - n. a device that provides and stores electricity for certain electronic devices 36tattoo - n. drawing or writing (a picture, word, etc.) that is placed on someone's body by using a needle and ink 37ink - n. a colored liquid used for writing, printing or drawing 38artificial intelligence - n. the development of computer systems with the ability to perform work that normally requires human intelligence 39vibration - n. quick, shaking movements 40plaque - n. a harmful substance that forms on the teeth 41_____________________________________________________________ 42What do you think of this story? 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