Another year of CES is upon us, and that means we get to relish in the high-tech product reveals. CES is a look into what the technological future potentially holds. The biggest companies in the world get to showcase their creativity, imagination, and jaw-dropping products. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest announcements of CES 2022 so far.
Sony
Vision-S
Sony had an incredible showcase this year. Let’s begin with the new prototype of the all-electric Vision-S vehicle. The Vision-S seats up to seven individuals and is equipped with 40 sensors around the vehicle which analyzes the surrounding environment in real time. The vehicle is equipped with 5G communications as well as the ability to play your favorite PlayStation games through a remote connection to your console at home and stream games through the cloud. Sony is another step closer to entering the EV market.
Sony Master Series XR-A95K
The first entry into QD-OLED technology has been unveiled by Sony. Quantum Dots (QD) with OLED eliminates the need for an LCD panel. The XR-A95K boosts color brightness by up to 200%, has a native 4K display with a 120Hz variable refresh rate and HDMI 2.1.
PS VR2
My personal favorite announcement from Sony was the PS VR 2. We’ve known that Sony has been designing a new virtual reality set, and now we have the full picture. The PS VR2 will be made for the PS5 console, and will come with a new VR controller called the VR2 Sense Controller. You get a 110-degree field of view with a 4K HDR OLED display, and frame rates of 90/120Hz. No external camera is needed as the headset has integrated cameras embedded within.
With new sensory features, the PS VR2 has eye tracking, headset feedback, 3D audio, and sense controllers for full immersion. Headset feedback amplifies the sensations of in-game actions with a built-in motor. Sony states that “gamers can feel a character’s elevated pulse during tense moments, the rush of objects passing close to the characters head…” This sounds absolutely incredible! Can you imagine playing the newly announced Horizon Call of the Mountain and feeling the rustle of trees as you sneak through the forest. The PS VR2 can also detect the motion of your eyes which adds a new level of realism.
Intel
Everyone has been eagerly awaiting Intel’s next laptop chips. At last, the 12thGeneration Alder Lake chips are here and they are incredibly powerful. Focusing on one of the most powerful processors in their lineup, the i9-12900 has 16 cores, 24 threads, and a max turbo frequency of 5.20 GHz. You are able to play your favorite games, stream, record, browse, and edit. This is a massive win for laptop users who prefer a more portable way to work and game.
Intel also announced their new 12th Generation Alder Lake KS-series for desktops. This new hybrid series offers a 5.5GHz single-core max turbo boost. Intel continues to revolutionize the processor world with their power and speed.
Nvidia
RTX Laptops
Starting with laptops, Nvidia unveiled the new RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUs. The RTX 3080 Ti is the fastest ever GDDR6 with 16GB memory, supports up to 120+ FPS Ultra 1440p, and is faster than a desktop Titan RTX. Both become available on February 1st. Nvidia also announced over 160 new GeForce RTX 30 series laptops making it even more accessible to game on the go.
RTX 3050 – Budget-Friendly GPU
The RTX 3050 gives gamers ray tracing and enhanced AI capabilities at a more affordable price. This card comes equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 memory, and starts at only $249. An incredible budget friendly card to get you started in the PC gaming world.
RTX 3090 Ti – A Beast of a Card
Nvidia teased the new 3090 Ti GPU which will have 24GB of GDDR6X running at 21 Gbps. That is almost 8% faster memory clock than the RTX 3090. This card comes equipped with 4K capabilities, 40 teraflops of GPU performance, 78 teraflops for ray tracing, and 320 teraflops for the AI. It is around 10% faster than the RTX 3090. Nvidia will reveal more in the coming months on price and release date.
Samsung
Samsung announced their Gaming Hub, a new software built into select Samsung televisions which will allow you to play your favorite games through cloud gaming servers. The Gaming Hub will have the libraries of Google Stadia, Nvidia GeForce Now, and Utomik at launch. It even plans to integrate both PlayStation and Xbox libraries in the future. Console gaming without the console is quickly becoming a reality!
Samsung also showcased their new portable projector called The Freestyle. Weighing less than two pounds, The Freestyle has an 180-degree stand and a projection size of 30 to 100 inches. What’s incredible is that it outputs at 1080p resolution at 550 lumens of brightness in such a portable size. The projector also has a built-in 360-degree speaker, has access to Samsung’s Smart TV software so you are able to stream your favorite apps. Samsung also unveiled numerous accessories to enhance The Freestyle. A lens cap that changes the lighting, a waterproof case, a USB-C portable battery for outdoor use, and an adapter that allows you to screw the projector into a lightbulb socket!
Arcade 1Up
Arcade 1Up machines have become a huge love letter to gamers. Unveiled at CES 2022 is their bigger more premium Pro Series line, which is set to release Summer 2022. These machines will have a huge 19-inch screen, a Wi-fi connection, Suzohapp buttons and joysticks, and enhanced speakers. The first game that will be apart of these machines is Killer Instinct, they are set to release a new system every quarter in 2022.
They also announced new Legacy Edition cabinets. These cabinets hold up to 14 of your favorite titles, and have a Wi-Fi connection. There are three new cabinets coming from Atari, Bandai Namco, and Midway Legacy.
HyperX
HyperX unveiled their new HyperX Cloud Alpha wireless gaming headset which is set to have a 300-hour battery life. The headphones are equipped with DTS X surround sound, swappable earcups, and a noise-cancelling mic. If this headset can last 300 hours, it will be the longest wireless gaming headset battery ever.
BenQ
BenQ has revolutionized the monitor world in gaming. Two new gaming monitors were announced at CES, 32-inch EX321OU and the 34-inch ultrawide EX3410R. The EX321OU offers a 4K resolution at 144Hz, supports HDMI 2.1, and AMD FreeSync. An incredible monitor built to take your gaming to the next level. The EX3410R is an ultrawide monitor with 144Hz refresh rate that also supports AMD FreeSync. With a curved display, you are able to see more of your gameplay.
BenQ also showcased the world’s first 4K LED gaming projector for 4K open-world games. The X1300i has 8.3ms at 120Hz low latency. 3000 lumens LED brightness with HDR game compatibility. This is a powerhouse of a projector that will enhance your games to the next level.
If you’re looking to light up your screen the ScreenBar Halo eliminates contrast between monitor and your surroundings. The ScreenBar easily clips to the back of your monitor and is adjustable to fit curved displays as well. It comes with a wireless controller which allows you to adjust the brightness and color.
MSI
MSI unveiled a ton of new incredible gaming laptops that are bound to be on everyone’s radar this year. You can check out their entire CES lineup here. One of the standouts this year is the Stealth GS77. You get the latest 12thgeneration Intel i9 processor, an Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti, and the new MSI exclusive phase change liquid metal pad cooling solution. This new type of cooling gives a 10% boost in overclocking. It melts when the processor heats up and solidifies when it cools down. On top of that awesome feature, the Stealth GS77 has a 17.3” full HD display, with a 360Hz refresh rate.
AMD
The Ryzen 6000 CPUs for laptops are officially announced. These processors feature upgraded Zen 3 Plus architecture, a new 6nm process node, and AMD’s RDNA 2 graphics. The 6000 Series has up to 5Ghz clock speeds, up to 1.3 times faster processing speeds, and is up to 2.1 times faster graphics then the 5000 series. These chips also consume 30% less power, resulting in up to 24 hours of battery life. The AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX has eights cores, 16 threads and a boost frequency of 5.0GHz.
AMD also showcased their upgrade to the AMD 5000 Series desktop CPU with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D. This chip is powered by “Zen 3” core architecture, is the first Ryzen processor with AMD 3D V-Cache, has eight cores, 16 threads, and a boost frequency of 4.5GHz.
AMD teased their Ryzen 7000 Series, which will be based on the 5nm “Zen 4” architecture which plans to be released at the end of 2022. AMD also plans to introduce the all-new AMD Socket AM5 then as well.
Garmin
Garmin is taking their smartwatches to the next level. Two new watches were unveiled this year, the Venu 2 Plus and Vivomove Sport. The Venu 2 Plus has a 1.3-inch AMOLED display, features the always-on display, up to nine days of battery life, and the biggest addition is the ability to take voice calls with the new built-in speaker and microphone. The watch also utilizes that voice assistance on your phone with the press of a button. This is a great feature that will give users the option to take calls without their phone nearby.
The Vivomove Sport focuses more on workouts with a 40mm OLED display and silicone straps and six days of battery life. This watch does not have the ability to make calls like the Venu 2 Plus, but this is a great introduction sport watch in the Garmin family.
Klipsch
Klipsch continues to blow the roof off of CES with their new set of reference speakers. The line includes the R-605FA floor stander, The Klipsch Reference R-30C center channel, and the R-12SW subwoofer. The set is enhanced with a new woofer material called Spun-copper Thermoformed Crystalline Polymer, and an improved crossover. Focusing on a more accurate sound stage and larger listening area the new loudspeakers boast a 1-inch copper-anodized aluminum tweeter.
- The R-605FA floorstander includes two 6.5-inch woofers and an integrated, up-firing Atmos Driver.
- The Klipsch Reference R-30C center channel offers four 3.5-inch IMG woofers plus the 1-inch aluminum tweeter.
- The Klipsch Reference R-121SW subwoofer includes a 12-inch driver.
The new speakers are set to release Spring 2022, and offer a cleaner, richer look and sound.
With all these amazing new products, we can’t wait to get our hands on them. From new electric cars, new processors, new graphic cards all the way to new Arcade machines, this year has had an incredible start. There is always something for everyone at CES, and this time there is no exception. Now, tell us what your favorite product announcement is and what you’re excited to try.
