Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 1/14- 1/20

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: A flagship with AI and a titanium build

Samsung’s Music Frame: A speaker that doubles as art 

Analyst predicts iPhone 16 models will have 8GB RAM, Wi-Fi 6E, and a faster 5G modem 

Samsung unpacks the Galaxy S24 and S24+

Samsung teases upcoming launch of a smart ring

Baracoda BMind smart mirror uses AI to help manage your moods

Masimo turned a patent lawsuit into a smartwatch opportunity

Swarovski Optik’s AX Visio: The AI-powered binoculars for bird lovers

MonoNeon’s colourful take on the Beosound A9 speaker 

Swarovski Optik’s AX Visio: The AI-powered binoculars for bird lovers

Photo: Swarovski Optik

If you love birdwatching, you might want to check out the world’s first AI-supported binoculars. Swarovski Optik, an Austrian company, introduced the AX Visio at the CES 2024. The AX Visio is a smart device that can recognize more than 9,000 species of birds in real time, using advanced technology and high-quality optics.

The AX Visio has an integrated operating and object-recognition system and a neural processing unit that can identify birds based on their appearance and location. It also has a built-in GPS and a camera that can take photos and videos of the birds at 13-megapixel or 1080p resolution. You can wirelessly transfer the images and videos to the Swarovski Optik Outdoor app on your phone.

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Baracoda BMind smart mirror uses AI to help manage your moods

Photo: Baracoda

If you've ever looked at a mirror and said self-affirmation statements to it, you might be interested in this new product from Baracoda. The BMind smart mirror uses generative artificial intelligence to supposedly determine your mood so it can offer affirmations, visuals, and others to improve it. It uses AI and natural language processing to analyze the expressions, gestures, and tone of whoever is looking into the mirror. It'll then adapt to your mood and provide things like light therapy sessions, guided meditations, and self-affirmations. The goal is to improve your mood and better manage stress.

The technology works using the CareOS platform. It allows third-party providers to connect apps for the display within the mirror's interface. The BMind smart mirror comes with features like an omnidirectional microphone for voice detection, a 4K UHD camera, and Face ID for security.

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Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 1/7- 1/13

 ASUS ZenScreen Fold OLED: A foldable monitor for multitaskers

Jackery introduces rooftop tent that doubles as a solar generator 

Xgimi announces a 3-in-1 ceiling projector at CES 2024 

Xgimi Horizon Max: A bright and smart 4K projector with IMAX Enhanced 

Garmin HRM-Fit: A comfortable heart rate monitor for sports bra wearers

Garmin Lily 2: A smarter, sleeker smartwatch made for smaller wrists

What’s new in Garmin Connect? A sneak peek at the upcoming app update 

Meet the AirLight Pro, L’Oréal’s new hairdryer that mimics the sun and wind

Infinix shows off colour-shifting e-ink tech for the back of the phone

Meet Ultrahuman Home: A smart wearable maker’s entry into the smart home market

Nuance Audio: The glasses that can help you hear better

LG Signature OLED T: LG's first wireless TV to go on sale