CES is a fantasyland of futuristic products But this year it was dominated by our bleak present
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CES is a fantasyland of futuristic products This year it was dominated by our bleak present
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CES showed off the COVID-19 mask gimmick arms race
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Millions of people in the US started buying face masks in 2020, and companies, unsurprisingly, rushed to take advantage of the surge of demand for a new product. At CES 2021, the gadget-ification of the mask was on full display. Leading the pack was Razer’s transparent voice-amplifying, light-up concept mask. AirPop promoted its Active+ Smart Mask, which monitors users’ breathing rates and alerts them via a smartphone app when the mask’s filter needs changing. Binatone’s MaskFone has built-in earbuds and a mic for phone calls.
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This undatde handout photo released on January 11, 2021, courtesy of Consumer Technology Association (CES), shows behind the scenes on the set of the all-digital CES 2021. AFP pic
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WASHINGTON, Jan 15 From virus-zapping drones to smart masks to disease-predicting wearables, the tech sector is showcasing ways to detect and mitigate the coronavirus outbreak.
The health crisis which forced this week’s 2021 Consumer Electronics Show online has also spawned innovations for fighting the pandemic.
Drone maker Draganfly showcased its camera technology which can be used to offer alerts on social distancing, and also detect changes in people’s vital signs which may be early indicators of Covid-19 infections.