Ritu Jha-
CES is the world’s gathering place for all those who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for 50 years — the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace.
Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) it attracts the world’s business leaders and pioneering thinkers.
This year CES 2020 is going to set a historic milestone in the Smartphone industry with a new innovative idea to make smart-phones with 4-year warranty. A Washington based smart-phone maker Teracube is all set to introduce their sustainable smart-phone with 4-year warranty. This smart-phones will be presented at the upcoming event CES 2020 in Las Vegas.
CES is the world’s biggest High-Tech gathering and meeting place and the point of convergence of every start-up, enterprise, and investor-related to technology. The most innovative projects are presented there. The innovator behind this sustainable smart-phone is an Indian-American entrepreneur Sharad Mittal, CEO, Founder Teracube – Redmond. Mittal is a seasoned software and consumer electronics entrepreneur. He founded Kinivo and BlueRigger in 2009 where they have sold more than 10 million electronic products. Before that, he worked at Microsoft and Amazon in software engineering.
The Judges select 10 companies to pitch most investable ideas at the 9th edition of ShowStoppers, LAUNCHIT, Official Event for Eureka Park exhibitors at CES 2020.
“ShowStoppers LaunchIt” is a CES 2020 Media Day Power Session scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Mandalay Bay, one day before the CES the show floor opens.
The winning company is invited to demonstrate and meet with more than 1,300 journalists expected to attend ShowStoppers @ CES, the press event that takes place Tuesday, January 7, at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. Working with The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which produces CES, and the New York Angels, ShowStoppers LAUNCHIT helps entrepreneurs and startups raise early seed capital by selecting from the more than 1,200 young, innovative, transformative and entrepreneurial startups that exhibit in Eureka Park, a marketplace within CES where retailers, venture capitalists, manufacturers, and others will find entrepreneurs launching new products, services, apps, and ideas.
The sustainable smartphone
This Kickstarter smart-phone sports a MediaTek 12nm 2.0GHz P60 octa-core processor, dual rear cameras, 128GB of storage, and the antiquated yet beloved headphone jack. It also supports MicroSD card storage expansion which many users love having. Teracube is also promising 3-years of Android OS and Android security updates. The phone also houses a 3,400 mAh battery and sports a 6.2″ FHD+ IPS display and is constructed of Gorilla Glass, though it’s not clear what version. The frame is constructed of metal alloy which is supposed to give it more strength and durability.
Teracube’s dual rear cameras take vivid and sharp pictures. One camera captures the depth of the objects while the second captures colors and other details. The front camera utilizes artificial intelligence technology to take beautiful self-portraits for you to share with the world.
What so special?
According to the company website, most smartphones last an average of 2 years or less. Teracube is engineered to last longer and is backed by the industry’s first 4-year warranty to ensure you can enjoy your device with peace of mind. Teracube is good for our planet, too. Smartphones’ biggest environmental impact comes from the manufacturing process and the e-waste when discarded. Over 135 million smartphones are thrown away every year in the US alone. The longer you keep Teracube, the more sustainable it becomes. It is not only good for the earth, but it’s also great on your wallet as well!” the description at the company’s website says.
Teracube’s co-founder, Sharad Mittal, envisioned the goal of changing the disposable nature of the consumer electronics industry by designing products that last longer. He believes that small changes can make a huge impact. Mittal is a passionate environmentalist and has more than 10 years of experience in consumer electronics design & retail, and more than 10 years in software development. He says, “At Teracube, our core mission is to create great products that you can enjoy for years to come and to help save our environment. This campaign is just a start. We want to keep pushing the envelope in this direction by building more environment-friendly products with modular designs, eco-friendly components, and fair-trade practices.”
