CES 2017 stuff

[rcjordan]

Samsung just announced something that doesn't even make any sense until you see it. It's a TV that never turns off. It's called the Lifestyle TV. When you're watching it, it's a clear, crisp HDTV with all of Samsung's smart TV apps and functions, but it's what happens when you're not watching it that is really special. Get this: the TV instantly transforms from a video display into a gorgeous frame that displays whatever you want, like photos of your family or beautiful works of art. It's designed like a picture frame

CES 2017: Samsung and LG TVs battle to blend in
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-38514171

[rcjordan]

Hmmm... I may need to think about this one.  The Altwork Station

[Travoli]

I've had a few e-mails with Altwork, RC. The arm will support my 40lb. monitor. I think physical units hit the wild in the last 2 months, but I have not seen any real reviews yet.

Get one. I want to try it without flying to CA.

[rcjordan]

Looks like a PITA to get into. I built my own ultra-light lap tray with tablet easel and chiclet/backlit keyboard. Really happy with that set-up.  $250-ish, INCLUDING the Walknbook/W10 hybrid. Really pleased with it, so you need to buy moon-launch rig.

[rcjordan]

So far, Amazon.com's Alexa has been a star of the show, appearing as a partner with devices made by Samsung, Lenovo and Whirlpool, among others. The voice-activated digital assistant is widely seen as the strongest entrant in the bid to tie together management of all the "smart home,"

http://www.seattletimes.com/business/technology/live-updates-from-ces-2017-2/

[rcjordan]

Do NOT show this to Louise, hhh.

CES 2017 - Renault create world's first open-source mass market vehicle

http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/750989/CES-2017-Renault-open-source-mass-market-vehicle-Twizy

[rcjordan]

Kopin at CES 2017: 2K120 VR, Whisper Voice Recognition

http://www.anandtech.com/show/11013/kopin-at-ces-2017-2k120-vr-whisper-voice-recognition