CES Unveiled 2023: New Technologies Preview

PC Games Hardware previewed standout innovations from CES Unveiled 2023, highlighting emerging wireless technologies and wearables that promise to redefine human-device interaction. The event showcased prototypes demonstrating next-generation body-area networking for immersive computing.

Wire-like wireless for wearables

A key highlight was Ixana's Wi-R technology, presented as a breakthrough in non-radiative communication that confines signals to the body surface. Unlike traditional Bluetooth or Wi-Fi that radiate energy outward, Wi-R enables secure, ultra-efficient data transfer between AR glasses, sensors and smartphones.

Energy efficiency breakthrough

The coverage emphasized Wi-R's 100x lower power consumption compared to conventional wireless standards, making all-day wearable operation practical. Prototypes demonstrated megabit data rates at sub-nanajoule efficiency, solving the battery life bottleneck for multi-device ecosystems.

Path to consumer adoption

CES Unveiled positioned these technologies as ready for integration into commercial products. The event served as an early showcase for CES main stage announcements, with wireless innovations targeting gaming peripherals, AR headsets and health monitoring wearables requiring seamless body-wide connectivity.