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We’re back from the holidays and gearing up to (virtually) cover CES 2022. Cherlynn and Devindra chat about some of the most interesting new tech we expect to see, like Quantum Dot OLED displays and new CPUs. And they discuss what the global chip shortage could mean for CES and the rest of 2022. (Prepare to wait a lot longer for all your near gear!)
Listen below, or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you’ve got suggestions or topics you’d like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note in the comments! And be sure to check out our other podcasts, the Morning After and Engadget News!
Our second pandemic CES is going to be a little weird – 1:41
What is Quantum Dot OLED? – 14:23
What we expect from new PC CPUs and GPUs – 24:37
What will wearables look like at CES? – 28:05
Cars and CES – 31:18
Pop Culture Picks – 39:07
Credits
Hosts: Cherlynn Low, Devindra Hardawar
Producer: Ben Ellman
Music: Dale North and Terrence O’Brien
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