A new self-driving car developed by Sony and Honda is set to launch in 2026 that will take aim at Elon Musk's Tesla. The joint venture, Sony Honda Mobility, unveiled Afeela at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, which can cruise through cities without a human at the wheel. The EV is available in two trims: the 89,900 Afeela 1 Origin and the 102,900 Afeela 1 Signature. They feature the same five seats, four doors and high-tech look, including a screen just below the car's hood that displays the weather and tells passers-by to'have a nice day:).' Both cars are equipped with 45 cameras and sensors, allowing vehicles to see their surroundings and collect information for safe driving.

The vast majority of robots have never made it out of their laboratories, but there were plenty of signs in 2023 that robots are beginning to have their moment in the sun. These photos showcase some of the most eye-catching machines from the past year, and also tell the story of a class of technology that is becoming increasingly visible in everyday life. Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot, first seen in 2016, may seem old hat, but its real-world applications have grown since it became commercially available in 2019. The New York Police Department has bought two Spot robots, to be deployed in situations that present a high danger to humans, while e-commerce giant Otto Group has employed the robots in its warehouses for equipment inspections. This year, Spot could also be seen removing a model's jacket as part of a Paris Fashion Week show.

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is known for showcasing some of the most peculiar technology in the world – and this year's event was no exception. CES 2023, which ran last week and wrapped on Sunday, became the first in-person, full capacity CES since 2020, due to the Covid pandemic. Here's a look at the most weird and wonderful devices revealed at the event, including BMW's colour changing car and a'smartwatch' that deliberately doesn't tell the time. Here's a look at the weird and wonderful devices showcased at CES 2023, including BMW's colour changing car and a'smartwatch' that deliberately doesn't tell the time CES is a technology trade show held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show is often used by some of the biggest names in the industry to announce new products, such as Samsung and Amazon.

From self-driving machines that deliver parcels to anti-anxiety pillows which can'breathe', robots are front and center at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week - as they seek to wheel themselves in every aspect of daily life. CES is an annual tech conference held in Las Vegas. More than 100,000 people are attending this year - the first time the show has been at full capacity since the Covid 19 pandemic. So far this week, Ottonomy has unveiled a'Yeti' with a self-dispensing feature that eliminates the need for a human to be present to collect deliveries. Yukai Engineering, a repeat exhibitor at the event, also showcased a pillow robot that'breathes' when hugged to help reduce the user's anxiety - and it claims to work in just five minutes. Meanwhile, the new chirping Ebo X wants to be a part of the family, providing security and health warnings as well as helping owners speak to loved ones.

Beauty tech has taken off over the past few years, with AI now able to help choose which lipstick best suits your complexion, and hairdryers featuring intelligent temperature controls. Now, L'Oréal has unveiled a new product that uses augmented reality (AR) to draw on your perfect eyebrows - making microblading, threading and waxing a thing of the past. At the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week, the beauty giant unveiled its Brow Magic device. Developed in a partnership with Prinker, a company which specialises in printed, non-permanent tattoos, the technology scans the user's face and makes recommendations on the best ways to shape your brows. L'Oréal Brow Magic uses AR technology to scan your brow, recommending the perfect shape and thickness, before using a 2,400 tiny nozzles and printing technology to draw your brows.

A smart ring designed exclusively for women will do what no husband would ever dream of – tell them how to snap out of their mood. The Evie ring will monitor the wearer's menstrual cycles, sleep patterns, and other vital statistics in a bid to help her'learn how to feel her best'. Rather than provide the data in complex graphs and charts, the results will instead be simplified into'actionable insights' for the user to change their lifestyle. The Californian-based firm behind the smart ring, Movano, is aiming for it to become the first wearable to also be approved as a medical device. The Evie ring will monitor the wearer's menstrual cycles, sleep patterns, and other vital statistics in a bid to help her'learn how to feel her best' Alongside monitoring heart rate, respiration rate, and skin temperature, the ring will also track users' ovulation, periods, and menstrual symptoms.

The moment that tech fans around the world have been waiting for is finally almost here, with the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) set to return on January 5. The event will be the first in-person, full capacity CES since 2020, due to the Covid pandemic. It takes place between January 5 and January 8, although most major announcements will take place during the two days before. 'CES 2023 will harness the power of human-to-human interaction to keep the innovation engine moving forward,' says Consumer Technology Association (CTA), organiser of the annual event. 'CES is the most influential tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators.

It must be CES time! A few years ago, the only robots at CES were toys. And as the robot toy makers at Ologic can attest, having your robot featured as the leading image for CES was still no guarantee that your robot would make it into production (AMP is pictured above). Luckily Ologic have transferred their consumer electronics experience into building robots of every other kind. The 2022 CES Innovation Awards recognize a range of robotics technologies as Honorees, and feature three in the "Best of Innovation" category as well. See & Spray is a technologically advanced, huge robot for the agriculture industry that leverages computer vision and machine learning to detect the difference between plants and weeds, and precisely spray herbicide only on the weeds. This groundbreaking plant-level management technology gives a machine the gift of vision and reduces the use of herbicide by up to 80 percent, benefiting the farmer, the surrounding community and the environment.

As it pursues the goal of fully autonomous driving, Tesla has bet entirely on cameras and artificial intelligence, shunning other commonly used tools such as laser detection. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has touted a system built around eight "surround" cameras that feed data into the auto's "deep neural network," according to Tesla's website. But as with so many other things involving Tesla, there is controversy. At the giant Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Luminar Technologies has set up a demonstration of two autos moving at about 30 miles per-hour towards the silhouette of a child. A car utilizing Luminar's lidar, a laser-based system, stops in advance of trouble, while its rival, a Tesla, careens into the mannequin.

Sex tech returned for another year at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), with several companies showcasing a range of erotic devices that improve both men's and women's performance and experience between the sheets. Satisfyer brought a trove of vibrators to the Las Vegas tech conference, all of which pair to a smartphone and some use the power of air to stimulate the body. Health tech pioneer Lora DiCarlo is back for her third CES since the ban on sex tech was lifted in 2020 and this year her company a micro-bot that simulates a human mouth, providing gentle massage and pressure to remedy sexual dysfunction among women. Technologies to increase men's sexual performance are also present at the conference, with one firm debuting a smart patch that prolongs sexual intercourse. Satisfyer brought a trove of vibrators to this year's Consumer Electronics Show, joining several other companies in the sex tech industry Sex tech was banned from attending CES after its 2019 event, but the event's organizers came under fire for the move and brought back in 2020 on a trial basis.