Samsung, Google win CES 2019 media buzz

Social media analytics firm Talkwalker on Tuesday said CES 2019 received over 1.02 million mentions on news sites, blogs, forums and social media.
Samsung was the top brand during the annual consumer electronics show, held Jan. 8-11, in Las Vegas. Samsung merited over 62,800 mentions for its 8K televisions and other new gadgets, Talkwalker said. Samsung’s 219-inch television called The Wall was an attention-grabber.
Google came in second with over 58,400 mentions. Google had a huge presence at CES 2019 for its Google Assistant software, which has found its way into scores of electronic devices.
Amazon placed third with over 49,800 mentions. Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant rivaled Google Assistant for announcements at the show.
LG Electronics was fourth with over 42,800 mentions. LG made jaws drop with its immersive “OLED Falls” exhibit on the show floor. It featured 260 LG OLED digital signage screens, in curved and flat configurations.
Apple came in fifth place with over 41,100 mentions. It did not exhibit at CES 2019, but purchased an advertisement that wrapped around a building across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Some products at CES 2019 that generated buzz on social media, according to Talkwalker:

• Youcam’s augmented reality app that lets you try new hair colors, makeup, etc.
• Royole FlexPai foldable smartphone
• Foldimate, a laundry-folding robot
• Wicharge, a wireless technology to charge your devices no matter where you are in the room
• BMW’s self-riding motorcycle
• Amazon Alexa after it interrupted a Qualcomm presentation at CES saying “No, that’s not true.”
• Hyundai Elevate car than can also walk
• Hoobox Robotics Wheelie, a motorized wheelchair that can be directed through facial expressions

Photos: LG OLED Falls (LG Electronics); and Samsung’s The Wall television (Samsung)