CES 2022: What you can buy now and all the best announcements

New year, new tech. “New” is a relevant term in the tech world, and there’s always something on the horizon, no matter how incremental the update may be.

You’re probably playing with the toys you got over the holidays. While you’re at it, you may want to take a new approach towards tech for the new year. Take care of your old devices, keep your new ones updated and get rid of some annoying distractions. Tap or click here for more on these simple tech resolutions.

A new year also signifies the arrival of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. This week it was a hybrid event between live and virtual presentations. Read on for some highlights.

Bigger, brighter TVs (and one for your face)

LG
  • LG’s 2022 G2 series adds the world’s first 97-inch OLED model. This 4K TV is powered by a new processor and is brighter than ever. Deep learning upscales performance to give a more three-dimensional quality to what you’re watching. Mirror your mobile device screen to the TV or share what you’re watching with other TVs in the house. Pricing is expected to be in the $40,000 range.

TCL
  • TCL’s 98-inch QLED 4K TV is powered by Google and also works with Alexa. You can cast your TV with built-in Chromecast. A new learning engine enhances pictures as you watch, adjusting clarity, color and depth. This TV features an edge-to-edge glass design and goes for $7,999.99.

TCL
  • The TCL NXTWEAR AIR wearable display glasses let you watch what you want while on the move. Stream content from your phone, computer, laptop or tablet and watch it in the dual 1080p Micro OLED displays. You can listen via the dual speakers or connect your wired/wireless headphones.

Smart home gadgets

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