CES 2024 awards: Flipping and folding laptops, AI everything, and a vibrating gaming cushion

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2024 will be one heck of a year for tech based on what we just saw at CES.

ASUS ZenBook Duo (2024) has a kickstand to prop up vertically
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CES 2024 ran throughout this week, showcasing innovative tech, wacky concepts, and major announcements from the most prominent players in the industry. With hundreds of products being announced, it's easy to miss the standout products that are on the way in 2024.

This year's CES awards feature a laptop that splits in half and has an Android tablet for a screen, futuristic laptops from Dell featuring NPUs, and a handheld gaming console from MSI that runs on Intel Core Ultra processor and Intel Arc graphics.

We also saw a system of attachable laptop accessories, including an aromatherapy lamp, a vibrating gaming cushion, and AR goggles supporting spatial computing.

From aspiring to inspiring, these are the best of CES 2024.

Best Innovation CES 2024

Razer Project EstherCES 2024 Award

Project Esther is a seat cushion with 16 haptic zones to immerse you into games. (Image credit: Razer)

Best Innovation CES 2024

Lenovo Magic BayCES 2024 Award

The Lenovo Magic Bay Studio adds a webcam and speakers to supported laptops. (Image credit: Lenovo)

Best Laptop CES 2024

ASUS ZenBook Duo (2024) has a kickstand to prop up verticallyCES 2024 Award

The ZenBook Duo is a Windows laptop combined with an Android tablet. (Image credit: Windows Central)

Best Gaming CES 2024

LG UltraGear 32GS95UECES 2024 Award

(Image credit: LG)

Best Innovation CES 2024

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 HybridCES 2024 Award

Lenovo's ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid has a detachable Android tablet as a screen. (Image credit: Future)

Best Gaming CES 2024

MSI Claw at CES 2024CES 2024 Award

The MSI Claw runs on an Intel Core Ultra processor and Intel Arc graphics. (Image credit: Rebecca Spear | Windows Central)

Best Laptop CES 2024

Dell XPS 14CES 2024 Award

Dell brought the radical redesign of the XPS 13 Plus to the larger XPS 14 and XPS 16. (Image credit: Dell)

Best Innovation CES 2024

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14CES 2024 Award

(Image credit: ASUS)

Best Accessory CES 2024

XREAL Air 2 UltraCES 2024 Award

XREAL looks to expand on its impressive AR stake with the Air 2 Ultra smart glasses. (Image credit: XREAL)

Best Display CES 2024

Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED Gaming MonitorCES 2024 Award

The Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED overcomes the brightness limits of OLED displays. (Image credit: Alienware)

Starting 2024

CES sets the tone for consumer electronics each year. While wacky devices like aromatherapy laptop attachments turn heads, major brands announce hardware that fills the first wave of the year's product releases. Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD made announcements at CES 2024, as did significant laptop brands, TV manufacturers, and accessory makers. 

Our CES 2024 award winners represent the most innovative and exciting tech showcased in Las Vegas this week. From laptops that flip, fold, and detach to handheld gaming consoles that run on Intel CPUs, we now have a long list of devices we'll want to review and follow up on throughout the year.

Do you have a favorite announcement from CES 2024? Maybe one of your favorites didn't make our list. Let us know what tech you're excited about in the comments below.

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.