JBL speakers have been used in famous recording studios since the days of Led Zeppelin. However, there are few people other than professionals who have actually used JBL's best speakers. Many of the reasons are that you need a powerful audio interface or a studio-specific mixing console to get the right signal.

But don't worry, this new speaker supports a variety of connection methods. You can use Google's "Chomecast", Bluetooth, Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack, and balanced input (XLR or TRS) for Apple's "AirPlay 2".

With the addition of the almost flat response that studio professionals like, it's the first modern speaker to know of, designed to double as a mixing console and sound reproduction. Similar to the old JBL speakers, there are also models finished with walnut boards and classic purple grille covers. It's a gorgeous product.

6: Educational toys: "Picoo"

Children who were two and four years old when the pandemic of the new coronavirus began are now four and six years old. By 2020, we were trying to make school closures, social distances, and self-isolation tolerable for children.

However, as we enter 2022, this situation is deeply frustrating. However, among the educational toys announced at this year's CES, "Picoo" was the only one that didn't make me feel tired.

Picoo claims to be an "outdoor game console," but it's actually a set of lighted hand controllers for children aged 4 to 10. The set comes with game cards such as Whac-A-Mole, Zombies, Run, and Arithmetic Mania, and children can enjoy the game by scanning the cards with the controller.

The team to play is decided by Picoo, and the difficulty of the game is adjusted according to the child's proficiency level, age, and whether or not special consideration is given. It's a fair and safe game that you can play outdoors while cultivating sociality. That is also what we want children to do now. Picoo is on sale from $ 249 (about 28,000 yen).

7: Smart home: new compatible standard

In our home, various devices such as security cameras, thermostats, smart speakers, smartphones, TVs, light bulbs, refrigerators, etc. are interconnected. It would be a small miracle if only two different types of devices could communicate with each other.