Top 4 AI tech I saw at HP Imagine that aren't laptops

These pieces of AI tech were standout at the HP Imagine event

· TechRadar

Features By Allisa James published 27 September 2024

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The HP Imagine 2024 event came and went, showcasing plenty of AI gadgets, tech, and software. While the stars of the main presentation were undoubtedly the two new AI PCs revealed – the OmniBook Ultra Flip and the EliteBook X – there were still some notable standouts that also made their debut during the mainstage presentation or were showcased later.

There are the new Envy 6500 and 6100 printers, HyperX’s latest gaming peripherals, the Alloy Rise 75 keyboard, and Cloud MIX 2, as well as another very interesting piece of tech called SitePrint. All these pieces of tech use AI in different ways, with some already released to great success and others very promising. 

Envy 6500/6100 printer

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HP debuted two new printers, with special mention to the Envy 6100 model, which was specifically name-dropped during the main presentation. While HP printers aren’t particularly noteworthy (or more like they are, but in a negative way), this one has a unique feature that could change how we see and interact with printers.

Printers are arguably one of the hardest and most frustrating pieces of tech the average person interacts with daily. Technological advancements have only seemed to make things worse, as it is more difficult to troubleshoot and properly print out the documents you need – not to mention the subscription services for ink, which muddle things even more.

However, HP promises that with the power of AI, its next printers will fix many of these issues. HP Print AI, specifically its first feature, ‘Perfect Output,’ will improve printing from typically unreliable sources like web browsers and spreadsheets. The former is due to detecting "unwanted content" such as ads and web text and printing only what you need, saving time, ink, and paper. The latter, as the feature, will offer a printable selection that doesn't split tables or charts across pages.

So far, it sounds incredibly promising. If HP Print AI works as intended, we should hopefully see more features that use AI to troubleshoot issues and even diagnose hardware failures while walking users through the process of fixing them.

HyperX Alloy Rise 75 keyboard

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HP isn’t new to offering unique ways to customize your gaming gear and space. It started with its HyperX personalization line, which was revealed several years ago. Since then, we’ve seen some pretty cool peripherals and accessories that defy the normal ‘gamer aesthetic,’ including one of my favorites: the HyperX keycap collection.

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