The Consumer Electronics Show is less than 3 weeks away and there is already a lot of hype around the products and innovations. Lexy Savvides is a senior editor at CNET and she joins Cheddar to preview this biggest show in electronics of the year.
Savvides says this year is going to include a lot of developments in TVs and screens. Expect flexible screens, high resolution, and lower burn rates on the screens.
Savvides also previews the motor segment of CES. Autonomous cars and car developments are going to steal the show.
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