Roku plans to release TVs this year

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It seems like a natural transition, but it hasn't happened since now. Roku shared its news at CES 2023 about its plans to launch its line of televisions this year. There will be two lines. One is called Roku Select, while the higher-end models will get the Roku Plus TVs brand. According to the company, there will be 11 models, ranging from 24 inches to 75 inches. The 24-inch will cost US$119 (around CA$160), while the 75-inch goes for US$999 (~CA$1,350).

The entry-level Roku Select models will come with the standard Roku Voice Remote, while the Plus series gets its Voice Remote Pro with hands-free voice commands and a rechargeable battery. Roku isn't getting into the technical details of these TVs yet, but we're sure to hear more about them soon.

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Citizen CZ Smart uses AI to measure your alert levels

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Citizen has unveiled the new version of its CZ Smart smartwatches line. This new wearable comes with what the brand calls a built-in AI "self-care advisor." Citizen collaborated with IBM Watson Studio to develop its proprietary YouQ app. The app uses NASA technology to let you know when you're most alert or fatigued to "maximize daily potential." It reminds us of the Polar Ignite 3.

The YouQ app's use of IBM Watson's neural networks is the most intriguing concept on this smartwatch. It's meant to learn your "chronotype" (preferred timing of sleep and wake) over a seven- to 10-day period through processing sleep data and "alert scores." 

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Samsung Display's Flex Hybrid OLED slides and folds into a bigger screen

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Samsung Display's newest prototype display shows off more than a folded screen. The Flex Hybrid OLED integrates a sliding component this time. The screen starts at a compact 4.2-inch wide screen that you can fold out into a 10.5-inch 4:3 display. If you need something bigger, it can slide out on the right side to get a 12.4-inch screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio.

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Samsung debuts Odyssey Neo G9 dual UHD gaming monitor

This new gaming monitor from Samsung brings a whole new wide field of view on one display. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 delivers a 7,680 x 2,160 resolution and a 32:9 aspect ratio, which the company says is a world first. This 100R curved 57-inch screen uses quantum mini LED technology with VESA Display HDR 1000 specification to make it easier to see shadows and bright screens in your game. Samsung pairs that with a Matte Display finish reducing light reflection and a 240Hz refresh rate for fast-paced gameplay.

The company also claims that the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 gets the world's first DisplayPort 2.1 support, which transfers data approximately twice as fast as DisplayPort 1.4. This new standard allows for lossless Display Stream Compression, so it transmits information without distortion. We don't have any pricing information just yet, but it is coming to CES 2023 alongside other new displays from Samsung.

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