The Early Verdict from Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas: New Device Categories Will Drive Future Demand
LAS VEGAS, January 5, 2015 – The smart phone continues its dominance of the $1.024 trillion global consumer electronics market. But the early verdict from the product announcement being made here at the International Consumer Electronics Show is that it is new product categories that will steal this
LAS VEGAS, January 5, 2015 – The smart phone continues its dominance of the $1.024 trillion global consumer electronics market. But the early verdict from the product announcement being made here at the International Consumer Electronics Show is that it is new product categories that will steal this year’s show.
A quick look at some of the leading topics, many of which we covered – in a more embryonic stage – as the “top five trends” at last year’s CES : Smart homes: This is one of the leading areas for the “internet of things” that seems to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue here in Las Vegas. But the question is: Will the different platforms and standards for home office automation converge or become interoperable? Next-generation autos: Whether in the realm of advanced fuel economy, driverless cars, or new safety and entertainment options, automobile manufactures (Ford, Mercedes-Benz) are among the most prominent keynotes at this year’s CES. 3D printing: Putting intellectual property issues aside, three-dimensional printing is becoming more and more mainstream, with new “toy” printers set to hit the market later this year, as well as 3D printers to meet food and even medical needs.Wearable computing: At the CES Unveiled launch party on Monday night, a visitor could hardly walk 25 feet without running into yet another wearable fitness device. Clearly, the market is due for a shakeout. But for now, each provider is touting what makes their smart body device unique.
Drones and robotics: Still a bit on the cutting edge, drones are the eye-candy of this year’s CES. Expect to see them in force when the CES show floor officially open on Tuesday.
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