The robots have invaded Las Vegas this week for CES. While the annual trade show has an abundance of automatons, there’s also technology and gadgetry aimed at making the video experience more immersive. Or at least attempt to. We’re still trying to understand this Samsung screen that stretches like rubber. Maybe this is how to enjoy 3D video without those cumbersome glasses.

If you’re looking to upgrade to a stretchy TV, you’ll have to wait as it’s just a concept model from Samsung. But as with many things at CES, it reminds us that the future can be mind-bending.
It can also be sticky. CNET editors showed off this wireless, battery-powered Displace TV that sticks to the wall and most surfaces with suction cups. Pre-orders are being taken now, with a 55-inch and 27-inch model expected to begin shipping in March. The larger screen retails for $3,499, with the smaller set at $2,499, though there is currently a $1,000 off promo.

Of course, AI was everywhere at CES, from the panels to the exhibit floor. LG’s AI-driven booth dubbed the technology “Affectionate Intelligence” and used it to provide personalized content and wellness insights based on sleep patterns. The booth also showcases its OLED T, the world’s first transparent TV (you can raise a black screen to make it like a traditional TV). LG has also added an AI chatbot to TVs to help users resolve issues on their own.


What if losing the remote control is the biggest impediment to your home viewing experience? There’s an app for that. WowMouse is showing off how to control devices with a flick of the wrist and other gestures using your smartwatch.

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