The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) takes place every January in Las Vegas, Nevada. The purpose of the convention is to showcase the newest and greatest technologies. The 2016 show certainly proved that technologies continue to become more complex but usable. Here are 10 items you should be aware from the 2016 show.
The Segway Advanced Personal Robot
Segway, Intel, and Xiaomi have come together to create a Hoverboard Butler. When it is not being used as a hoverboard to get back and forth from places, it can carry groceries or answer the doorbell. You can attach appendages that will allow the robot to do a myriad of tasks. Learn more about it here.
Carl Zeiss Smart Glasses
Google Glass is a thing of the past. These stylish eyeglasses allow the wearer access to apps, such as maps or sports. They are not completely seamless, but they are definitely a step in the right direction towards wearable technology.
Hackaball
The world becomes more reliable on computers every day, therefore, we need people who can code. Learning code languages is not easy, but it might become a little less frustrating with the Hackaball. Kids can program the ball to change colors and also create games, so they will learn the basics of code. While this ball is made for children, I know a few college students who would love to get their hands on it. Learn more about it here.
Nixie Drone
It has been titled a drone, but a "flying camera" might be more appropriate. This little guy is lightweight and can be worn around the wrist, like a watch. The wearer can throw this into the air so it can snap a picture and then returns to its owner. Definitely an upgrade from the selfie stick. Learn more about it here.
ECO USBCELL Rechargeable Battery
While rechargeable batteries are certainly nothing new, being able to charge the through a USB port is certainly exciting. No more rifling through drawers for batteries and gone are the clunky charging stations.
Yoga Tab 3 Pro
This 10-inch hi-resolution tablet comes with an integrated rotatable projector. Users will be able to project movies or presentations anywhere and with an 18-hour battery life they won't have to worry about running out of charge. Learn more about it here.
Sengled Voice
This LED light bulb might look like a normal, but it is far from it. It's the only light bulb on the market that has both a built-in speaker and microphone. It's voiced controlled and can detect sounds such as glass breaking for better security around the house. Learn more about it here.
Samsung Family Hub Refridgerator
So, yes, this fridge is $5000, but it does much more than just keep veggies fresh and ice cream frozen. This fridge hosts 3 cameras that take pictures of the food within so that users can always know what's in the fridge via an app. It also has built-in speakers, so you can stream your music and also watch your favorite shows. Learn more about it here.
Ili
This little gadget is the first ever wearable translator. No longer will people have to worry about language barriers when they travel. However, the device currently only supports English, Japanese, and Chinese and only contains a travel lexicon, but as the technology continues to develop a larger spectrum of languages and words is sure to be added.
Learn more about it here.
LG Rollable Display
LG has certainly taken things to a whole new level with their screen that can be rolled up like a newspaper. This screen is paving the way into the future.
This year's CES has certainly proved that humans continue to be innovative and the technologically advanced future we all imagine is within our grasp.
