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Experiences to bring the new 360-degree immersive enter- tainment centers to life; launched newest OLED TV JZ2000; new Technics wireless headphones will launch later this year. • Philips: Discussed the Philips vision and experience in the consumer and professional health tech space and announced the Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige that is backed by SenseIQ technology and artificial intelligence to intuitively adjust to the need of the user. • Samsung Electronics: Announced 4-Door Flex Bespoke refrigerator that can be customized for any kitchen; JetBot 90 AI+ uses object recognition technology and sensors to identify and classify objects and decide the best cleaning path; Eco- packaging will be used for all TV products; Galaxy Upcycling at Home program where users can decide how to repurpose the Galaxy as other convenient home devices. • Schneider Electric: Showcased Square D Energy Center, the first-ever Square D connected light switches (X & XD range series) and Acti9 Active product, which together deliver a unique an end-to-end energy management solution for homes in response to sustainability, resiliency, efficiency and personalization. • Skyworth: Presented its 2021 TV line up for North America – five series of TVs comprised of 16 different models. • Sony: Introduced Airpeak, which integrates AI and robotics to enable creators to explore new heights for photo and video; shared a preview of a new immersive reality concert performance from Madison Beer to demonstrate the music showcase that will be available on Sony PlayStation VR, mobile devices, music video streaming platforms and more. • TCL: Announced OD Zero™ Mini-LED technology that provides viewers with a more realistic and sharper picture and allows for an ultra-thin TV profile; TCL's first-ever Google TV; NXTPAPER tablet, TAB10s, MOVEAUDIO S600 wireless headphones, MOVETRACK Pet tracker and TCL 20 Series phones, with the 5G and SE phones available this month. Almost 2000 companies launched products during the all-digital CES 2021, including almost 700 startups from 37 countries. Exhibiting companies included tech giants such as Intel, LG Electronics, Panasonic, Samsung Electronics and Sony, as well as non-traditional tech companies from AARP to Bridgestone, Caterpillar, Indy Autonomous Challenge, John Deere, L'Oréal, Moen and Procter & Gamble. New companies exhibiting at CES 2021 included ASUS, BioIntelliSense, Bose, Sono Motors and Volvo Penta.