CES 2019: Apple iTunes breaks free, Harley's LiveWire e-bike, and more

CES 2019 has begun and this edition of the mega event has already set the tone for technology to come later this year. Take a look at some of the major announcements that took place on the first day.

Business Standard : The consumer electronics show (CES) 2019 has begun and this edition of the mega event has already set the tone for technology to come later this year. From 5G network connectivity to electric vehicles and advanced computing platforms, technology giants have unveiled innovations that will shape the technology landscape from now. Let’s take a look at some of the major announcements that took place on the first day of CES 2019:

INTEL INTRODUCES 10NM PROCESS-BASED ICE LAKE PROCESSOR

Global chip maker Intel on January 7 announced Generation-9 core processors based on 10-nanometre process. Named Intel Ice Lake core processors, the new breed of chipsets would be available from Core i3 to Core i9 chipsets. Devices with new core processors will be available by the end of this year. The Ice Lake processors bring a new level of integration with Intel’s new Sunny Cove microarchitecture, instruction sets to accelerate AI usage and a graphics engine, and Intel Gen11 graphics to improve graphics performance for richer gaming and content-creation experiences.

HARLEY DAVIDSON UNVEILS LIVEWIRE, AN ALL-ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE

American two-wheeler manufacturer Harley Davidson on January 7 unveiled its first electric motorcycle, the LiveWire. The LiveWire represents the future of mobility with performance-centric electric motor, evocative design and cellular connectivity. The LiveWire is claimed to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in under 3.5 seconds. The e-bike is powered by the H-D Revelation electric powertrain that can produce 100 per cent of its rated torque instantly when the throttle is twisted — and 100 per cent of that torque is always available.

APPLE OPENS DOORS TO TELEVISION MAKERS FOR CROSS-PLATFORM CONTENT SHARING

Like every year, Apple is not taking part in one of the largest technology shows of the year. However, the Cupertino, US-based technology giant is surely making its presence felt at the venue through other electronics majors. The company has partnered with Samsung, LG and Sony for cross-platform content sharing (iTunes movies and TV shows), besides enabling AirPlay 2 and HomeKit in more non-Apple devices.

SAMSUNG INTRODUCES MICRO LED TECH FOR FUTURE TELEVISIONS

Samsung Electronics on January 8 introduced a modular Micro LED display technology at CES 2019. The new Micro LED technology designs showcased at the event included a new 75-inch display and a 219-inch ‘the Wall’. Thanks to the modular nature of Micro LED, this technology offers flexibility in screen size that allows users to customize it to fit any room or space. By adding Micro LED modules, users can expand their display to any size they desire.

CES 2019: From AI to IoT and 5G, innovations that will be big at tech event

CES 2019 will see technology majors, start-ups and technology enthusiasts coming together to unveil, announce and showcase innovations that would set the tone for the rest of the year.

Business Standard : CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW 2019 (CES 2019)

The Consumer Electronics Show 2019 (CES 2019), a five-day yearly technology-centric event, is set to start from January 8 in Las Vegas, US. Like its earlier iterations, this year’s event would see technology majors, start-ups and technology enthusiasts coming together to unveil, announce and showcase innovations that would dominate the technology space for the rest of the year. Business Standard lists five major themes that are expected to dominate the mecca of technology this year.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Since its inception, AI has come a long way. At CES 2019, technology enthusiasts are expected to showcase innovations in this machine-based self-learning technology, which will be a new milestone and see its deployment in areas that are currently not under its purview. As a result, the said technology is expected to become mainstream this year and reach consumers in more ways than at present.

INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)

IoT is about connected devices that communicate, interact and work in tandem to deliver experience that otherwise is not possible without manual intervention by human. Therefore, this technology is shaping up smart homes and enterprises that relies on automation to get most things done. With 5G around the corner, expect a lot more IoT-enabled devices at CES 2019 that will shape the future generation smart homes and enterprises.

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES (AVS)

The idea of autonomous vehicles is still more or less a concept that is transforming into reality every day. In CES 2019, expect technology majors to showcase their advancements and innovations in the field of automation that would shape up the autonomous vehicle industry.

5G BEYOND PHONES

5G is projected to offer three key benefits – faster data transfer speeds, lower latency and increased bandwidth. Though these benefits would improve experience for smartphone users, the key 5G use cases go beyond phones. For example, lower latency and increased bandwidth would make 5G a key technology enabler for IoT — a network that links phones, computers, robots, cars, home appliances, etc. At CES, technology enthusiasts would showcase the use cases of the next-generation connectivity solution.