LAS VEGAS: The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas, boasted a hoast of hi-tech tools that will pave the way for a smarter future.
1 Drones: flying devices in dozens of shapes and sizes impressed – from the wrist-worn Nixie drone to the AirDog for extreme sports.
2 Advanced TVs: Manufacturers have cut prices of the latest super-high resolution displays and showed off technology that goes “beyond 4K”, the ultra-high definition system. Samsung showed a 103-inch (102cm) bendable display.
3 Cars: A prototype Mercedes-Benz took a spin without a driver on the streets of Las Vegas and Hyundai unveiled a smartwatch that control some car functions.
4 Alternative transport: Several startups showed their new “un-Segway” personal transportation devices, using one, two and three wheels, aiming for greener options for short-distance commutes.
5 Wearables: “Digital coach” apps were introduced to track activity, oxygen levels and motions, giving professional coaching advice to amateur athletes. Other wearables included smartwatches and medical wearables that measure body fat or capture brain signals for stress.
6 Intel button: Intel made a big push to be at the heart of the 2 billion items expected to be connected, with a button-sized module called “Curie”, aiming to stake its claim to the “Internet of Things”.
7 Lifelike robot: The star of the robotics displays, Toshiba’s humanoid robot Chihira Aico was so eerily human-like it fooled some showgoers with her facial and hand expressions.
8 Virtual reality: Technology leaped into a new dimension with immersive devices such as the Oculus Rift prototype headset Crescent Bay, and advances in 3D audio.
9 Connected home: Smart lightbulbs and door locks, smartphone-controlled security systems and doorbells that monitor entrances were unveiled.
10 Selfie stick: At $5, it was a big hit, with accessory makers capitalising on the selfie trend with monopods that offer a wider perspective.
