The Exciting World of Consumer Electronics: Our Experience at CES
Summary
In this article, we discuss our experience attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where manufacturers of consumer electronics showcase their latest products. Despite criticism that the event has become a “big shit show,” we believe there is always something interesting to find if you look hard enough. We cover the prevalence of 4K TVs and the slow progress of voice control and dictation software. We also announce our extensive coverage of the conference on our website, including a live blog with updates on our experiences.
Table of Contents
- The Consumer Electronics Show: An Overview
- Trends at CES: 4K TVs and Slow Progress of Voice Control
- Our Coverage of CES: Live Blog and Giveaway
- Conclusion
The Consumer Electronics Show: An Overview
CES is a giant show where manufacturers of consumer electronics showcase their latest products, including TVs, stereos, headphones, cars, and anything that has a computer chip in it. Although most of the announcements are about products that will come out in six months, three months, or even next year’s holidays, there is always a chance to find something unique and different. The Gadget Lab team from Wired attends CES to meet all the manufacturers, product people, CEOs, engineers, and others in the industry, which is helpful for our work.
Trends at CES: 4K TVs and Slow Progress of Voice Control
At CES, we noticed a trend towards 4K TVs and the ecosystem that comes with it, including receivers and surround sound systems. However, we also noted the slow progress of voice control and dictation software, which has yet to become mainstream in the industry.
Our Coverage of CES: Live Blog and Giveaway
We will be covering the conference extensively on our website, including a live blog with updates on our experiences. Additionally, we are offering a giveaway for a pair of gloves made from sheep wool that allow for touchscreen use. Readers were asked to submit photos of their old telephones, and a winner was chosen with the Twitter handle of Zizigizgizg, also known as James Har. He sent a picture of his Nokia THX41 phone, which still turns on despite not having a signal. The gloves can be found at Etretz E-T-R-E.
Conclusion
Despite criticism that CES has jumped the shark and is a big shit show, we believe that there is always something interesting to find if you look hard enough, and it’s mostly about the face-to-face meetings. We encourage our readers to stay tuned to our website for updates on our experiences at CES.
