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Razer Launches new Gaming Devices at CES 2024
Razer has launched new gaming devices at CES 2024. The unveiling of the cutting-edge Razer Sensa HD Haptics on the Project Esther concept, the launch of the new Razer Iskur V2 gaming chair, the addition to the Razer Gamer Room line, and the introduction of the latest Razer Blade laptops, all affirm Razer’s leadership in gaming innovation. These pivotal announcements, combined with sustainable initiatives and ergonomic advancements, underscore Razer’s dedication to leading the gaming industry forward.
At CES 2024, Razer introduced the groundbreaking Razer Sensa HD Haptics, redefining gaming immersion. Demonstrated through Project Esther, Razer Sensa HD Haptics enhances the gaming experience by merging the physical and virtual realms. Integrated into a chair mat, Razer Sensa brings every in-game sensation, from intense explosions to faint heartbeats, to life, marking not just a technological leap but a new dimension of immersive gaming.
Razer’s journey in haptic technology began in 2018 with the Nari Ultimate, featuring Razer HyperSense haptics powered by wideband Voice-Coil Actuators and advanced Digital Signal Processing for an immersive gaming experience. In 2022, Razer expanded its capabilities by acquiring Interhaptics, a leading haptics development platform for game studios.
In 2024, Razer Sensa HD Haptics advances further, integrating sophisticated software-device platforms with Interhaptics technology. This allows developers to tailor the gaming experience with precise control over haptics’ directionality, multi-actuator experiences, and integration across various devices and platforms. The software also simplifies the process with a plug-and-play feature that automatically converts audio to HD haptics, offering a full spectrum of customization alongside ease of use.
Project Esther, the world’s inaugural HD Haptics Gaming Cushion, exemplifies Razer’s relentless pursuit of innovation. This pioneering product concept boasts:
- Wideband, High-Definition Haptics: Complex and lifelike tactile feedback for unmatched immersion.
- True-Positional Haptics: 16 Haptic actuators craft an authentic sense of in-game direction, proximity, and placement.
- Adjustable Straps for Universal Fit: Ensures compatibility with a wide array of gaming and office chairs for a tailored gaming setup.
- Razer HyperSpeed Wireless: Delivers ultra-low latency for gaming and smooth media enjoyment from compatible devices.
- Razer Sensa HD Haptics and Project Esther signify a monumental leap in gaming technology, reinforcing Razer’s dedication to advancing gaming immersion.
The 2024 Razer Blade laptop series not only introduces pioneering hardware and industry-first innovations but also showcases the distinct Razer Advantage.
- Calman Verified Displays: Each model in this new generation of Razer Blades comes with Calman Verified displays, guaranteeing out-of-the-box professional-grade colour precision and visual fidelity.
- Dynamic Lighting with Windows 11: Integration with Windows 11 facilitates dynamic lighting control, broadening the Razer Chroma ecosystem. This feature enables users to synchronize their Razer Chroma devices and other compatible third-party devices for a unified and immersive RGB experience.
- Enhanced Audio with THX Integration: Via Razer Synapse, each Razer Blade now includes comprehensive THX integration. This feature allows users to select custom EQ profiles or optimized settings, ensuring an enveloping audio experience for gaming, movie watching, or music listening.
- Extended Battery Warranty: Reflecting Razer’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, the new Razer Blades come with an industry-leading battery warranty of up to 2 years, demonstrating Razer’s confidence in the longevity and durability of its products.
RazerCare for Peace of Mind: Available in select regions, RazerCare provides up to 3 years of extended coverage, emphasizing Razer’s commitment to supporting its users comprehensively.
The Blade 16, Blade 14, and Blade 18 redefine their respective categories with unparalleled performance, innovative display technology, and the unique Razer Edge. The Razer Blade 16 features the world’s first OLED 240Hz 16” display, offering extraordinary visual clarity and colour depth for gamers, and boasts the highest graphics power per cubic inch compared to any other gaming laptop on the market.
The Blade 16 emerges as a colossus in the realm of gaming laptops, boasting the cutting-edge Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 graphics. This formidable combination is housed in a sleek anodized aluminium unibody, offering unmatched performance. NVIDIA RTX Laptop GPUs, with their specialized AI Tensor Cores, deliver extraordinary AI capabilities across creative applications, productivity, and gaming. Enhanced by NVIDIA Studio technology and pre-installed NVIDIA Studio drivers, these GPUs promise superior performance and reliability.
Key Features:
- World’s First OLED 240Hz 16” Display: Revolutionizing gaming with improved hit rates and trigger response times. The QHD+ resolution, 0.2ms response time, and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut ensure victory with crystal-clear visuals, supported by VESA ClearMR 11000 and DisplayHDR True Black 500 certifications.
- Dual Mode Mini-LED Display Options: Seamlessly transition between high-resolution creative tasks and high-refresh-rate gaming with a display that switches natively between UDH+ 120Hz and FHD+ 240Hz.
- Cutting-Edge Processing with Intel Core i9 HX: The Blade 16’s core is powered by the Intel Core i9-14900HX, the fastest mobile processor available. With 24 Cores and overclocking capabilities via Razer Synapse, it delivers unmatched processing power for demanding tasks.
- Unparalleled Graphics Performance: The Blade 16 supports up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Graphics, achieving 175 W Full TGP and offering more graphics power per cubic inch than competitors. NVIDIA’s DLSS 3 and real-time ray tracing enhance over 500 popular games and applications, including hits like Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2.
- Advanced Cooling System: Razer’s patented vapour chamber technology maintains peak performance during intense gaming sessions.
The Blade 14, designed for mobility, stands as the most portable chassis in the Razer Blade lineup. Equipped with the new AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop Graphics, paired with a QHD+ 240 Hz display, it delivers exceptional performance in a compact size. Featuring upgradable DDR5 memory and the latest in connectivity with USB4 and Wi-Fi 7, the Blade 14’s state-of-the-art features are poised to lead for years ahead.
Key Features:
- Exceptional Portability: At just 0.71” in thickness and weighing a mere 4.05 lbs., the Blade 14 offers remarkable portability without sacrificing up to 10 hours of battery life, keeping gamers powered throughout the day.
- AI Accelerated Performance: Equipped with the new AMD Ryzen™ 9 8945HS processor, the Blade 14 enhances Ryzen AI performance, amplifying AI-driven tasks like Microsoft Windows Studio effects or Microsoft Copilot in Windows 11.
- Immersive Visuals: The Blade 14 maintains its lead in visual excellence with a 16:10 QHD+ 240Hz display, now Calman Verified for superior colour precision.
- Portable Powerhouse: Despite its compact size, the Blade 14 is a performance dynamo, featuring up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop graphics with up to 140W TGP (115W Base + 25W Boost), ensuring peak gaming performance on the move.
Anticipated later this year, Razer provided an early glimpse at the 2024 Blade 18, poised to revolutionize the large-format gaming laptop segment. With the world’s first 4K 165Hz 18” display and pioneering Thunderbolt 5 technology from Intel, the Blade 18 is set to be a trailblazer, delivering unmatched performance and adaptability.
Thunderbolt 5, unveiled in September 2023, empowers users to connect a multitude of high-resolution gaming displays, high-speed storage, and comprehensive docks, offering Bandwidth Boost up to 120 Gbps—tripling the bandwidth of the leading current connection protocol. The Blade 18 ushers in a new era of connectivity, significantly enhancing speed and bandwidth, and allowing gamers and creators to indulge in the highest-quality visuals and immersive experiences.
While further details will be disclosed closer to its release, the Blade 18 is shaping up to be the premier choice for gamers and creators in search of the most potent Blade in the series. The Razer USB C Dock is a versatile 11-port USB C dock compatible with both Windows and Mac laptops and desktops. Crafted to optimize connectivity across various environments, this dock embodies Razer’s dedication to versatility and high performance.
Key Features:
- Expansive 11-Port Design: The dock comes with a diverse array of ports, including 4 USB-A, 2 USB C, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, a 3.5 mm audio combo jack, and UHS-I SD/MicroSD card slots, offering extensive connectivity options.
- High-Definition Display Output: Supports 4K 60 Hz via HDMI, enabling users to connect additional monitors for vibrant creative work or high-frame-rate gaming.
- Immersive 7.1 Surround Sound: The dock’s 3.5mm audio jack provides advanced 7.1 surround sound for an immersive and precise audio experience for both stereo and multi-channel content.
- Robust and Lightweight Design: Constructed from thermally efficient aluminium alloy, the dock’s unibody design is durable and provides effective thermal management.
- Powerful Charging Capabilities: The dock facilitates 85 W laptop charging to keep your devices powered and ready for use. (Note: USB charging cable and adapter are not included)
- Universal Compatibility: The dock enhances port connectivity for a wide array of devices, including PCs, MacBooks, iPads, and Chromebooks.
The Razer USB C Dock is an essential addition to any gamer’s or creator’s setup, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity and optimal performance.
The Razer Iskur V2 continues the legacy of its predecessor, the Razer Iskur, which revolutionized gaming chair design with its focus on ergonomics and comfort. Drawing on insights from top esports athletes and ergonomic specialists, the original Iskur set a new standard for gaming chairs. The Razer Iskur V2 advances this legacy, once again raising the bar for the industry.
The Razer Iskur V2 features a globally unique lumbar support system that is both adjustable and adaptive, designed to align with your spine’s natural curve. This spring-loaded mechanism dynamically adjusts to your body’s weight and posture and allows for comprehensive customization of the lumbar curve’s protrusion and height, ensuring a personalized fit for individual comfort preferences.
The Iskur V2 chair enhances ergonomic design with its high-density foam cushions, striking a perfect balance between support and comfort. Its adjustable seat tilt and recline up to 152 degrees allow users to find the ideal posture for both intense gameplay and relaxation. Constructed from top-quality EPU-grade synthetic leather, the Iskur V2 offers a luxurious feel and increased resilience for everyday use. The chair’s 4D armrests provide comprehensive adjustability in height, position, and angle, complemented by a memory foam head cushion for personalized support during prolonged gaming sessions.
Dr Matthew Hwu, the founder of the 1HP organization, endorses the Razer Iskur V2 as the superior choice for gamers, stating, “The Razer Iskur V2 is the top gaming chair available, and I strongly recommend it to all gaming enthusiasts.” The Razer Iskur V2 transcends being merely a chair; it’s a durable gaming throne designed to empower players to triumph in both comfort and style over time.
Razer further enhances the gaming experience with the debut of the Aether Monitor Light Bar, merging cutting-edge lighting technology with unmatched style. As a new member of the Aether Gamer Room series, it boasts dual lighting with LEDs on both the front and back, catering to gamers and professionals who spend their nights at their battle stations.
The Aether Monitor Light Bar distinguishes itself with an exceptionally high Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 95, casting bright, natural light over a significant area of 60cm x 30cm at 500 Lux. This ensures extensive illumination and efficiency, ideal for gamers looking to upgrade their desktop ambience.
At its core, the Aether Monitor Light Bar features Razer Chroma RGB. The LEDs at the back produce enthralling lighting effects on the wall behind, offering a captivating visual experience. With a spectrum of over 16.8 million colours and various lighting effects, the integration of Chroma RGB transforms any gaming area into a vibrant, responsive setting, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
Designed to fit a wide range of monitor sizes and shapes, the Aether Monitor Light Bar features a versatile mounting system that ensures stability. Its user interface is equipped with capacitive touch controls for smooth operation, allowing users to easily adjust brightness, colour temperature, and Chroma Effects for a personalized experience. The Aether Monitor Light Bar integrates with the latest smart home connectivity standard, Matter, ensuring compatibility with a broad array of smart home devices and controllers. The Razer Gamer Room app further simplifies device management, enabling users to tweak settings and establish automated routines within a unified ecosystem.
Unveiled at RazerCon 2023, the Aether Monitor Light Bar is part of the comprehensive Razer Gamer Room collection, which includes the Aether Lamp Pro, Aether Lamp, Aether Light Bulb, Aether Light Strip, and Aether Light Strip Extender. Razer continues to prioritize sustainability in all aspects of its business. At CES 2024, Razer announced significant steps towards environmental responsibility, emphasizing its dedication to reducing the ecological footprint of its operations, from material sourcing and production to administrative processes.
Starting in 2024, Razer pledges to incorporate recycled materials into all new PC peripheral products, affecting mice, keyboards, and headsets. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to integrate recycled materials into all future products. The initiative’s effectiveness was demonstrated with the DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed, containing 40% recycled materials, and the Ornata V3, with a minimum of 20% recycled content. Both products earned the prestigious UL2809 Recycled Content Validation from UL Solutions, a leading global testing and certification organization. Razer is also exploring the use of more recyclable materials to reduce the environmental impact at the end of a product’s lifecycle.
Following its commitment at RazerCon 2023, Razer is proud to announce that the Basilisk V3 Pro and Basilisk Ultimate have received the world’s first Environmental Product Declaration from UL Solutions. This declaration provides consumers with detailed information about the carbon footprint, water, mineral, and fossil resource consumption of each product, presented on the packaging. Razer’s commitment to delivering high-quality, high-performance, and innovative products aligns with the rigorous standards of the Product Category Rules. Razer plans to continue this momentum by submitting more products for certification in the future.
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Reolink Launches a 16MP Camera and Dual-Lens Security Camera Lineup at CES 2024
Reolink has unveiled a new dual-lens camera lineup at CES 2024. The company showed off a 16 million-pixel security camera, Duo 3 PoE, and more cutting-edge security products and technologies, redefining the future of home and business surveillance. “Devoted to creating the finest security products for consumers and business owners, Reolink is harnessing the latest technology to make homes and offices more secure and comfortable,” says Fabrice Klohoun, Marketing Manager at Reolink. “We invite conference attendees to join us at CES to witness the latest advances in security solutions, including the 16MP images captured by our devices and additional capabilities of Reolink’s product offerings.”
Reolink Duo 3 PoE 16MP Camera
Reolink’s newest addition to its flagship dual-lens lineup, the Duo 3 PoE, innovatively merges two high-resolution lenses into a real-life vision with an enormous 16 million pixels. Users can capture more vivid details than ever before, including wanted or unwanted visitors, license plates, delivered packages and much more. Boasting an advanced dual-image stitching algorithm, the Reolink Duo 3 PoE camera creates a 180° panoramic view with minimum distortion. Users will experience peace of mind when it comes to property surveillance without missing a single detail.
The most innovative feature of the Duo 3 PoE camera is the built-in Motion Track. By overlaying multiple tracks and positions of people, vehicles, or animals over a certain period into a single picture, users can monitor footage within seconds. This feature removes hurdles like video buffering delays and having to watch multiple footage playback to confirm activity.
Reolink TrackMix Series and Argus Track
Reolink’s hybrid lens TrackMix series provides wide-angle images and target-focused close-ups simultaneously. Together with the auto-tracking function, the TrackMix camera lineup delivers the smoothest surveillance experience for tracking a moving target.
Reolink brings this hybrid dual-lens security technology to a consumer-grade security camera, known as the Reolink Argus Track. This sleek camera incorporates all of the must-have features on the TrackMix cameras: 4K colour images day and night, dual-view display – one for overall and the other for close-up, and 6x hybrid zoom. In addition, it is solar-powered with a 6W solar panel.
Reolink ColorX Series
Reolink is expanding its innovative ColorX true colour night vision technology into more lineups: 4K camera series, Wi-Fi camera series, and PTZ camera series.
Integrating an F1.0 super aperture, an advanced 1/1.8” sensor and HDR function, the new ColorX cameras CX810, CX410W, E1 Outdoor CX capture ultra clear and colourful visuals in extreme darkness, improving nighttime surveillance performance as daylight ones.
Whole-Home Security
High-performing security systems should be full-range and centralized. At CES, Reolink showcased three surveillance solutions for homes and businesses, ranging from wire-free battery solutions and fast Wi-Fi 6 plug-in solutions to solid PoE systems.
All Reolink security camera system solutions embrace a spectrum of advanced features, including 24/7 monitoring, AI-assisted smart detection, instant motion alerts, and more.
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LG Launches the “World’s First” Wireless Transparent OLED TV at CES 2024
LG Electronics (LG) is unveiling the world’s first wireless transparent OLED TV at CES 2024. The LG SIGNATURE OLED T is a true technological marvel, combining a transparent 4K OLED screen and LG’s wireless video and audio transmission technology to transform the screen experience in ways that have never been possible before. The OLED T unlocks a world of near-limitless potential, giving users the unprecedented freedom to meticulously curate their living spaces. This is complemented by the class-leading picture quality and performance of LG OLED, powered by the new α (Alpha) 11 AI processor.
LG SIGNATURE OLED T liberates users from a dominant black screen that competes with the décor in their home. Maintaining its 77-inch screen size, OLED T and its innovative transparent display seamlessly harmonize with its environment. Practically invisible when turned off, it blends into the environment and frees users from the long-standing problem of what to do with the ‘big black screen.’ The TV’s beautiful see-through screen also helps to make one’s space feel larger, providing a sense of openness.
The unique LG OLED T brings with it many new possibilities, from where it can be placed in the room, to the kinds of user experiences that LG can now deliver. Its transparent OLED screen removes the usual constraints that come with conventional TVs. No longer does the TV have to be placed against the wall. Instead, place the OLED T in the middle of the room to become a divider or prop it against the window without blocking the view outside. The included Zero Connect Box, which leverages LG’s cutting-edge wireless transmission technology to send 4K images and sound to the OLED T, also enables users to place their TV anywhere, regardless of where the electrical outlets are located in the room. With no cables between the Zero Connect Box and the OLED T, users can enjoy a clean, cable-free viewing environment.
What’s more, the modular design of the LG OLED T facilitates diverse installation methods. The OLED T comes in stand-alone, against-the-wall, or wall-mount options. Customers can further customize by adding standing or floating shelves on either or both sides of the screen to best suit their unique tastes and preferences. LG’s transparent OLED lets owners discover new forms of entertainment and use via its dual viewing experiences: transparent and opaque. The OLED T becomes a transparent digital canvas for showcasing artwork, videos or photos with the Always-On-Display (AOD) feature.
The content displayed on the transparent screen appears to float in air, yet simultaneously fuses with the surrounding space to create a compelling and atmospheric visual effect. Another option is the T-Bar feature that offers a helpful info-ticker running along the lower part of the screen. The T-Bar displays news alerts, weather updates, or the title of songs being played while the rest of the screen presents a clear, unobstructed view of the space behind it.
For viewing in picture-perfect OLED, simply click a button to raise the contrast screen. In this way, users can instantly switch to take full advantage of LG OLED’s enhanced picture quality through the new α (Alpha) 11 AI processor with 4 times greater AI performance. This provides a 70 per cent improvement in graphic performance and a 30 per cent faster processing speed compared to its predecessor. OLED T offers the best of both transparent and vibrant-color screen experiences with just a click of a button.
“An incredible feat of consumer-driven innovation, LG SIGNATURE OLED T offers brand-new screen experiences plus the picture quality and performance of our award-winning OLED technology,” said Park Hyoung-sei, president of the LG Home Entertainment Company. “LG’s transparent OLED gives customers greater freedom to curate their living spaces, completely redefining what’s possible and pointing the way to an exciting future for the television industry.”
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Hisense Shows Off ULED X TV, Smart Refrigerator, and Dishwasher at CES 2024
Hisense has unveiled new products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas. Featuring the ConnectLife smart platform and VIDAA TV operating system, Hisense smart home revolutionizes & changes the way consumers engage with their homes. Whether it’s through entertainment via its ULED X TVs or smart screens in the kitchen, Hisense’s Smart Home seamlessly connects scenario-driven technology with the everyday needs of consumers.
CES 2024, the annual four-day exhibition that started Tuesday, has so far featured Hisense’s Smart TV for Home Entertainment with its CanvasTV; 98UX Mini LED TV; Hisense’s thinnest Mini LED, 75UX; and CES Innovation Award honoree, 110UX. Also, on display this year is the future of smart kitchens, with Hisense’s premium ProChef@Home, four-door smart refrigerator with VersaTemp Zone, and the CES Innovation Award-winning Smart and reliable Built-In Dishwasher with Autodose & AutoDry.
With Hisense products available in more than 160 countries, supported by 66 overseas companies and offices, 34 industrial parks, and 25 R&D centres, the company has experienced extraordinary growth over the past decade and continues to use display technologies to support consumer needs. Hisense’s reach goes far beyond the home, pervading several aspects of everyday life from offices, classrooms, hospitals, stadiums, and vehicles – both physically and through immersive AR/VR solutions.
Hisense is pushing the limits of LED once again with new introductions to the Smart TV’s 110UX, a CES Innovation Award winner, is a Mini LED TV with a jaw-dropping peak brightness of up to 10,000 nits, it introduces a new level of display precision and performance by incorporating over 40,000 backlight zones on one 110-inch screen, minimizing backlight bleed and measurably elevating contrast.
The core of Hisense’s Smart Home is the interconnectivity between these Hisense Smart TVs and the innovative operating system, ensuring a seamless content experience. Smart Built-In Dishwasher with Autodose & AutoDry is a recipient of a 2024 CES Innovation Award, with this liquid detergent autodosing dishwasher allowing consumers to load their dishes, choose a program, and have detergent automatically dispensed for a convenient and hassle-free cleanup.
“We are steadfast in our commitment to creating energy-efficient smart products that will revolutionise the consumer and home appliance industry,” said Jason Ou, President of Hisense MENA. “Our win is a testament to our consistent R&D, which helps us create products to meet the divergent needs of our consumers without compromising on the look of the products.” Further to the innovations in ULED X and smart kitchen appliances, Hisense continues to introduce Matter compatibility appliances, with its latest Auto Louver Smart Window AC on display alongside some of Hisense’s Smart Energy Management appliances, including its smart washer/dryer and HVAC products.
Hisense is also giving plenty of attention to its laser TV division with its ultra-short throw projector-based Laser TV range. The flagship 8K Sonic Screen Laser TV delivers unparalleled 8K resolution and cinematic sound through its screen, boasting 100,000+ sound units. Complementing this, the Rollable Laser TV offers a sleek, integrated ultra-short throw projector and ambient light-rejecting screen. Hisense’s commitment to innovation reinforces its position as an industry leader.