Smart glasses that give users a personal video display and smart scales capable of measuring body composition and even nervous activity are among the first gadgets unveiled ahead of the CES tech show.
TCL has announced a new version of its “portable display glasses,” called NxtWear Air, which have built-in micro-displays that give the wearer the effect of viewing a 140-inch screen from about 13 feet away.
Health tech company Withings unveiled the Body Scan, a smart scale-like health station that includes a range of sensors to monitor body composition as well as cardiovascular readings and nerve activity.
The Body Scan can monitor a range of bodily functions and characteristics. (With)
The device can connect directly with healthcare professionals, via a connected smartphone application.
Withings Chief Executive Officer Mathieu Letombe said the Body Scan “will transform the morning weigh-in into a sophisticated at-home check-up with access to holistic health data and personal health programs created by health professionals. health “.
TCL said its NxtWear Air portable display glasses are lighter and more comfortable than the first generation, describing them as a “pocket theater” that can be used to watch content from a connected smartphone.
The new gadgets were showcased ahead of the official opening of the CES tech convention in Las Vegas, which kicks off Wednesday as a combined in-person and virtual event, with further product announcements expected from companies. leading companies, including Samsung.
Elsewhere, Sony has also unveiled a new line of flagship TVs in its Bravia XR series, along with the new Bravia camera that connects to the TV and recognizes where users are sitting and optimizes sound and picture accordingly and can be used. for video chats. and other activities.