CES has always been an inclusive platform for hosting newer trends, innovative technologies, and smart home gadgetry. However, CES wouldn't be complete without the showcase of the most buzzed-about gadgets that are not only innovative but also weird. In this article, we list down the top ten whackiest gadgets from CES 2020. At CES 2020, popular Chinese wearable giant Huami announced its outdoor smartwatch known as Amazfit T-REX. Amazfit T-REX has an in-built AI health monitor, which comes affordable as well as durable.

Artificial intelligence is being embraced by several industries including manufacturing, automation, finance, agriculture, education, healthcare, and other industry verticals. Big companies like IBM, Amazon Web Services, and Siemens are funding AI startups and are also merging and acquiring small AI companies. There's no doubt that the manufacturing sector is leading the way in the application of artificial intelligence technology. From significant cuts in unplanned downtime to better designed products, manufacturers are applying AI-powered analytics to data to improve efficiency, product quality and the safety of employees. Artificial intelligence is also changing the way we design products.

Mobvoi, a Google-backed AI company, is fleshing out the features of its new line of smartwatches set to arrive today. The TicWatch S2 and E2, announced earlier this month at CES 2019, have the active lifestyle in mind with a new suite of fitness tracking features called TicMotion. Mobvoi also announced the E2 model will retail for $159.99 while the S2 will go for $179.99. According to Mobvoi, TicMotion is an attempt at creating a proactive fitness tracker. Instead of needing to open up an app to record a certain activity, the company is relying on AI algorithms that monitor what the wearer is doing an automatically pick up on activities like running or sleeping.

Mobvoi, the maker of some surprisingly good and cheap Android smartwatches, has added a new wearable to its lineup. The company announced the arrival of the TicWatch C2, a Wear OS-powered update of its Classic smartwatch. As the name suggests, the TicWatch C2 has a look that reminds you of a classic watch -- you know, the kind from back when watches just kept time. Its round body, available in 18mm or 20mm, comes in three colors: rose gold, black, or platinum. A leather strap accompanies the wearable, regardless of size or finish, and all versions are water resistant.

The Apple AirPods started the "true wireless" earphones trend and now it looks like Mobvoi has come up with its own version. Called the TicPods Free, the new AirPods competitor is a more affordable alternative that costs $129. For the unaware, Mobvoi is the same company behind the TicHome Mini Google Assistant speaker and the TicWatch smartwatches. With a smart speaker and smartwatches already under its belt, the company is now taking on the Apple AirPods head on with the TicPods Free. The TicPods Free comes with two separate earbuds that do not feature any wires.

It has barely been 24 hours since the campaign began, and the smart and seamless, TicPods Free by Mobvoi have already raised USD 229,994 thanks to 2487 backers. Described as the most interactive earbuds by Mobvoi, the stylish Human-machine Interaction device offers an experience that includes ultimate touch controls, optimised Bluetooth connectivity and clear, crisp audio. Founded in 2012 by ex-Googlers, Mobvoi aspires to define the next generation of human-machine interaction. Their engineers strive to innovate tech products that seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technology into daily life. To date, Mobvoi has raised six rounds of funding, led by firms including SIG, Sequoia Capital, Zhenfund, Google and Volkswagen.

Apple's AirPods could have a new rival in the wireless earbuds world, with an affordable alternative now up for pre-order in the form of Mobvoi's TicPods Free. You may know Mobvoi from its Ticwatch line of Android Wear smartwatches, which we've reported on before. Just launched on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, the TicPods Free are available for the'early bird' pre-order price of $59 or £42 – approximately £120 less than the AirPods' RRP. Key features of the TicPods include cross-platform smart assistant compatibility, with Google Assistant, Siri and Alexa all supported as AI helpers. There's also a number of touch-based controls on-board: swipe up and down on the stem of the TicPods to adjust the volume, double tap to answer or end a call, and long-press for two seconds to activate your voice assistant or (if you're feeling really mean) reject a call.

Have you noticed that more and more websites now seem to have someone just waiting there to answer your questions? It's a familiar chat interface with the first line saying "Hi There, I'm Amy. Let me know if I can answer any questions" and there's a text box you can type a response into. As soon as you engaged with the form, then a human took over and chatted with you. Going forward though, any interactions you have in which you type text to speak to a company will be through the use of a chatbot built by one of the many chatbot startups popping up all over the place.

Have you noticed that more and more websites now seem to have someone just waiting there to answer your questions? It's a familiar chat interface with the first line saying "Hi There, I'm Amy. Let me know if I can answer any questions" and there's a text box you can type a response into. As soon as you engaged with the form, then a human took over and chatted with you. Going forward though, any interactions you have in which you type text to speak to a company will be through the use of a chatbot built by one of the many chatbot startups popping up all over the place.

Mobvoi, a Chinese voice recognition startup, signed a strategic partnership to build a 50/50 joint venture targeting the automotive market with Volkswagen. The deal involved VW investing $180 million in a Mobvoi series D funding. Modvoi has developed an advanced Chinese speech recognition system, Chinese/English translation, semantic analysis and integrated vertical and proactive search, all adapted for and connected with a smart rear-view mirror that provides navigation, messaging and information through voice input. Prof. Dr. Heizmann, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group China said: "This partnership is a particular example of Volkswagen's determination to work with groundbreaking Chinese tech companies like Mobvoi to create new forms of people-oriented mobility technology. We are impressed by Mobvoi's innovative approach of AI technologies, and we are pleased to form this joint venture to explore the next generation of smart mobility."