The Vergecast CES 2022: all the TVs, concept cars, laptops, and gadgets announced this week
Jan 7, 2022
This week, tech enthusiasts dive into the exciting highlights from CES 2022. Sony reveals the world’s first QD-OLED 4K TV while Samsung introduces a matte-screen Frame TV that doubles as art. Electric vehicles steal the spotlight with Chevy’s Silverado EV and BMW’s futuristic color-changing technology. Among the quirky gadgets, a hair-coloring device makes waves. The playful banter includes a critique of vaporware in the automotive world and a new modular drink mixer that promises to upgrade home bartending.
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Local News Products
- Many CES products target local news producers with flashy, impractical features.
- These products, designed for news segments, are often less prevalent now with fewer reporters attending in person.
TV Technology at CES
- Sony uses Samsung's QD-OLED panels for brighter OLED TVs, supporting Dolby Vision despite Samsung not doing so.
- Mini LED technology offers a middle ground between standard LCDs and OLEDs, with improved black levels at a mainstream price.
Choosing a Gaming TV
- Dieter Bohn expresses his dilemma in choosing a new TV, debating between OLED and mini LED options.
- Alex Cranz finds the difference between mini LED and regular LED less significant than hoped, due to persistent haloing.