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A Look at Tech Trends in 2021
PANDEMIC-INSPIRED TECHWITH STAYING POWER A Look at Tech Trends in 2021
The world’s largest consumer technology show, CES, takes place every January. This year’s show was virtual, but there was no less hype about new tech headed to market this year and prototypes that may never be consumer-ready but fuel innovation. This year’s CES offerings ranged from industry-changing battery technology for electric vehicles to aesthetic smartphone trends (spoiler: they roll up). But in 2021, one thing was undeniable: The pandemic has had a massive influence on where consumer technology is headed. As TechRadar writer Jamie Carter said in his write-up of the show, “While not all is designed to kill or protect from the virus that’s ruined lives for the last year, a lot of the latest tech from CES 2021 is clearly geared toward helping you stay healthier during the pandemic ...” Here’s a rundown of some of the pandemic-inspired consumer tech, ranging from the accessible to the eccentric. Mini Air Purifiers With heightened concern about indoor air quality, many commercial and whole-home options for air purification systems are racing to become market leaders. But what about people who just need
something for their office? Enter the LUFT Duo and LG PuriCare mini air purifiers. Both are designed for use in small enclosed spaces. LG’s mini machines kill 99% of germs and allergens (a win even in a nonpandemic year), and the LUFT Duo also has ultraviolet LEDS to decontaminate surfaces. Companion Robots The social isolation many older adults experienced during the pandemic created a new sense of urgency to develop a companion robot that could substitute for the human support network many older adults living alone rely on. The standout product at CES came from CareClever Cutii, whose companion robot will launch this year. Unlike Amazon’s stationary Alexa and older models of companion robots, CareClever’s Cutii is mobile and can dial an emergency contact, give reminders, and escort older adults around their home. Smart Toilets While the Toto Wellness Toilet can’t be tied directly to the pandemic, it caters to the market of folks newly concerned with finding more ways to stay healthy. Plus, it was only a matter of time before the smart home trend extended to the porcelain throne. Toto’s toilet has sensors that monitor then analyze “key outputs” from its users, who can then view suggested (and highly personalized) dietary changes through a linked mobile app.
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