Even though larger companies like Apple, Microsoft and Google may no longer be attending, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas continues to be a huge draw for a number of companies, with thousands of journalists, “tech heads” and others attending to see what the next big trends are in television, mobile technology and additional departments.
The CES Unveiled event, which took place last night, gave a taste of what’s in store for attendees, with a number of companies showing off some promising tech devices, as recapped by Fortune’s website.
These innovations included AcousticSheep, which includes a soft headband with speakers woven into the fabric of a pillow so people can comfortably listen to music without needing oversized headphones; Narrative, a company that makes a small square camera that clips onto clothing to record memories without the hassle of oversized equipment; and Drone Mobile, which allows people to use their smartphones to remotely control certain functions on their car, including starting up on a cold day and locking the doors.
Obviously bigger companies will have their own technology on hand, including LG, with a fleet of new 4K and 5K-based televisions; Ford, with new “smart car” models for the public to check out; and, of course, big names like Samsung and Sony, who will offer everything from virtual reality displays (like the Project Morpheus) to amazing new television models to the latest in mobile and online gaming.
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), who hosts the event every year, also highlighted some of the more promising tech at the show with this past evening’s 2015 CES Innovation Awards, which nominated both large and small companies for their forthcoming innovations. Among them was Samsung, whose forthcoming Galaxy Note Edge mobile phone stole the show, featuring a second screen that runs alongside the edge of the phone, providing additional information without needing to access the main screen. The company is expected to have the device front and center at their booth this week.
Indeed, CES continues to be quite the big deal – even for those who aren’t exactly “tech heads.”
