The Consumer Electronics Show—more popularly known as CES—is where hundreds of thousands of technology enthusiasts, journalists, and gadget-makers gather to find out what’s trending in the upcoming year in the consumer electronics market, and I had the pleasure of visiting the five-day event in Las Vegas, NV, on Jan. 7 through Jan. 11, 2013.
Among the sea of people were the latest innovations in technology today, including the smartest of smart refrigerators, eco-friendly app-controlled thermostats, and larger-than-life television sets.
Over the next year, the Smart TV Alliance will be working towards creating a connected environment across all of its member television manufacturers, like this curved, OLED television from LG. The end result will include thousands of applications from weather to news to games to social media—all from the comfort of your television’s remote control.
When it comes to being connected, gadget-makers are pushing even harder this year to keep you connected to the Internet all the time. For example, the Samsung GALAXY Camera is connected to the cellular network, so no matter where you are, your photos can be uploaded to your favourite social networks from Facebook to Twitter—all without a Wi-Fi network, USB cable, or computer!
Here’s a look at what I found in connected technology for the home:
With parents constantly on the go and kids more digitally connected than ever before (be it at home or in the classroom), families are facing increased challenges to stay caught up with the latest technology. Apps, gadgets, and “smart” technology for the family are largely in focus CES this year.
Busy moms are in luck this year, too. Baby monitors, like VTech’s Safe & Sound, will allow you to not only hear your baby, but now you can even see your baby from multiple camera angles on a 2.8-inch full-colour screen. If you are looking for something to keep your child occupied, the MINDSTORM EV3 will bring your LEGO to life!
Check out my web-exclusive look at family gadgets here:
What are you most excited for in the world of technology in 2013? Share them in the comments below!
Camera by Alex Tutt.
