Orange County companies presented their latest tech developments at CES, the world’s largest technology trade show, in Las Vegas last week. Here is a sampling of six local exhibitors.
Skyworks
Irvine-based Skyworks Solutions Inc. introduced innovations for audio, automotive, gaming, mobile, power, homes, factories and Wi-Fi.
They included SKY66424-11 modules designed to improve smart home and smart city applications.
Skyworks said its products also improve connectivity, electrification and in-vehicle experiences for drivers and passengers (Nasdaq: SWKS).
Kwikset
Kwikset of Lake Forest launched Aura Reach, a new smart lock that combines Matter and Bluetooth connectivity to deliver flexible, intelligent home access and automation.
Aura Reach features hands-free auto unlock, proximity keypad wakeup and interactive guided installation via the Kwikset app.
Aura Reach works with all major Matter-enabled platforms, including Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home, and is fully compatible with both iPhone and Android devices.
Syntiant
Irvine-based AI computing company Syntiant Corp. spotlighted various new products, including AI-enabled headphones for clear calls and adaptive noise control as well as low-power voice-controlled smart frames for eyeglasses.
The company, co-founded by Kurt Busch, also showcased voice-controlled TV remotes as well as vision and voice control for conference room equipment.
Broadcom
Semiconductor developer Broadcom (Nasdaq: AVGO) introduced a new platform that combines compute acceleration, advanced networking and robust security, delivering what the experts call “high throughput, low latency, and intelligent optimization needed for the emerging AI-driven connected ecosystem.”
BSH
BSH Home Appliances North America, based in Irvine, showcased personalized AI for the kitchen and launched its first-ever cordless stick vacuums for North America.
The company, part of Germany’s Bosch Global, says its Bosch Cook AI “delivers pro-chef skills via agentic artificial intelligence.”
Lantronix
Irvine-based Lantronix (Nasdaq: LTRX) previewed its new Drone Reference Platform, engineered to accelerate unmanned aerial vehicle design cycles and reduce integration risk for drone original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The platform enables the manufacturers to move from concept to flight-ready prototype in weeks instead of months, according to Lantronix.
