CES 2024 updates: The latest news and gadgets from tech’s big show

LAS VEGAS (AP) — CES 2024 kicks off in Las Vegas this week. The multi-day trading events put on by the Consumer Technology Association is set to feature swaths of the latest advances and gadgets across personal tech, transportation, health care, sustainability and more — with expanding uses of artificial intelligence almost everywhere you look.

The Associated Press will be keeping a running report of everything we find interesting from the floor of CES, from the most interesting developments in vehicle tech, to wearables designed to improve accessibility to the newest smart home gadgets.

YOUR OWN PERSONAL BARTENDER

Pods for different drinks are on display for the Bartesian Premier at the Bartesian booth at Pepcom ahead of the CES tech show Monday, Jan.  8, 2024, in Las Vegas.  (AP Photo/John Locher)

Pods for different drinks are on display for the Bartesian Premier at the Bartesian booth at Pepcom ahead of the CES tech show Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Ryan Close loves a good cocktail, but he’s the first to admit that he is a terrible bartender.

That’s why, he says, he created Bartesian, a cocktail-making machine small enough to sit on your kitchen counter. Its newest iteration, the Premier, can hold up to four different types of spirits. It retails for $369 and will be available later this year.

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TIHS 2024: The Best Coffee Gadgets Caffeine Fans Will Want To Buy

Brod & Taylor, Jura, and Shine Kitchen coffee brewers

Brod & Taylor, Jura, and Shine Kitchen coffee brewers – Static Media / Shutterstock

Tasting Table attended The Inspired Home Show (THIS) in Chicago to find the best gadgets for kitchen enthusiasts everywhere. For the coffee enthusiasts out there, you’ll be happy to know there is a wide array of devices to boost your coffee-making game and give you cafe-like results at home. From cold brew to pour-overs, no matter how you take your morning coffee, there’s a device out there to help make this daily ritual a little easier.

Whether you’re looking into getting started with making your coffee at home and haven’t done it before or are on a mission to craft the perfect cup, Tasting Table has compiled a list of the best coffee gadgets seen at TIHS. We believe these products stand out from the rest — and should be on your radar next time you find yourself in the market for a new way of making coffee.

Read more: 31 Popular Coffee Brands, Ranked

The Shine Rapid Cold Brew Coffee And Tea Machine With Vacuum Extraction SCB-100 From Tribest

The Shine Rapid Cold Brew Coffee and Tea Machine with Vacuum Extraction SCB-100The Shine Rapid Cold Brew Coffee and Tea Machine with Vacuum Extraction SCB-100

The Shine Rapid Cold Brew Coffee and Tea Machine with Vacuum Extraction SCB-100 – Annie Epstein/Static

Smart Home Gadgets News Brief for February 2024

Have you ever given any thought to the number of people using voice commands and smartphone apps daily? As demonstrated at the most recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, the market for smart home devices is also bursting with innovation. However, every improvement in convenience raises questions about how safe our digital paradise is. From the latest industry events to important partnerships in the field, this smart home gadgets news brief for February 2024 provides a comprehensive snapshot of what is happening in the global smart home gadgets industry today.

Key Takeaways

  • Smart Home Advances at CES 2024: Ecobee, Twinkly, and Philips Hue showcased innovative smart home technologies at CES 2024, with notable products like the Ecobee Switch Plus and the Twinkly smart light curtain.
  • LG Electronics’ Industry Recognition: LG Electronics’ significant accolade of over 200 awards at CES 2024 underscores its leadership and innovative contributions to the smart home and technology sectors.
  • Privacy Concerns in Smart Homes: Amidst technological advances, privacy issues remain a major concern for consumers. Initiatives like AYDO’s collaboration with peaq for HomeKit-secured routers reflect the industry’s efforts to address privacy and security.
  • Challenges of Industry Transition: The smart home industry is navigating through a transition