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

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Infinix might not be a known smartphone brand in this part of the world. However, the Transsion Holdings brand introduced an interesting smartphone concept at CES. It introduced an E-Color Shift technology for smartphones. This technology uses E-Ink Prism to let smartphone back panels change and keep colours without using power. You can customize your phone’s back cover with different colours, the time, moods, and other information in a matrix style.

"This way, users can show their personality and uniqueness through their phone designs, beyond simple colour changes. This makes their device look new and attractive,” said Infinix Mobility Deputy General Manager Liang Zhang. We'd like to see more smartphone makers experiment with e-ink this way.

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

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L’Oréal, known for unveiling innovative beauty products at CES, is introducing a new hairdryer called the AirLight Pro. It uses infrared light and airflow to dry hair faster and more gently than conventional heat.

The AirLight Pro is inspired by how the sun and wind dry rain, says Guive Balooch, L’Oréal’s Technology Incubator vice president. The infrared light evaporates water on the hair surface while preserving moisture inside the strand. The light also has a hydrating effect on hair, unlike UV light. 

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

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Garmin Connect, the app that powers Garmin’s sports watches and fitness trackers, is getting a major overhaul in 2024. The new app will offer a cleaner and more intuitive interface, with different sections for different data types. 

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

The Lily 2 (the left two watches) have silicone straps, while the Lily 2 Classic have nylon and leather bands (Image: Garmin)

Garmin also unveiled the Lily 2 at CES 2024. This US$249.99 (around CA$335) hybrid smartwatch is an upgrade to its petite Lily hybrid analog smartwatch. The Lily 2 retains the original design but adds sleep scores, dance fitness activities, and Garmin Pay.

The Lily smartwatch debuted in 2021 as a women-focused watch with a hidden OLED display and patterned lenses. It also had the smallest case size for a smartwatch at 34mm. However, it compromised on interface, features, and battery life.

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