CES is an annual technology show hosted in Las Vegas.The technology trends announced at CES eventually finds their way into American homes across the country. For instance, the VCR announced in the year 1970 changed the way people watch movies and the camcorder and CD player announced in 1981 has changed the format we preserve family memories and listen to music.
Today, with internet of things (IOT), connected homes, virtual reality and high tech cars presented at Las Vegas, there will likely be more stars of the show. The expo is spread out among the 2.4 million square feet of convention center and hotel space. The participants at the technology show will get their chance to interact with new technology and even some products that don't even have announced their release dates yet.
According to chief executive of the Consumer Technology Association Gary Shapiro's declaration for ABC News, "it used to be there is one big hit but that is no longer the case". From the event's start in 1967, CES has come a long way. At this year's edition is announced a list of over 3,200 exhibitors.
An analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy. Patrick Moorhead, declared for ABC News that he is most excited "about the maturation of home automation", which has come a long way from its early days. He expects to see devices that can be used a lot more easy in order to control various things in our houses, including security, garage door, temperature, and lights.
According to Forbes, virtual reality will also have a big year at CES. Virtual reality experiences are set to bring content to users, whether it's a new way to watch a movie or a new way to enjoy games. CES 2016 will provide a lot of virtual and augmented reality standouts.
Other stars at this year's edition of CES will be 3D printing, robotics and artificial intelligence, driveless cars and drones, according to BBC News.