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5 Things to Expect From CES 2016
We all know that the Computer Electronics Showcase is 18 plus football fields in multiple buildings packed with more goodies that you can expect to see in a lifetime of scouring, but this year heralds the true beginnings (translate “investments”) for smart cars and virtual reality!
Pullen writes, “Over the years, CES has become a car show every bit as important as the Detroit Auto Show. And with smartphone connectivity, in-car infotainment centers, electric vehicles, and self-driving technology making huge strides every day, all the big players from Tesla to Toyota will be there. And perhaps the most intriguing story to unfold at CES is the unveiling of Faraday Future, a secretive automotive startup. Gear heads and gadget fans alike should turn to their web browsers on Monday night for the earliest glimpse of what Faraday Future has in store.”
Pullen also writes, “According to Accenture’s research, 80% more virtual reality exhibitors will be at this year’s CES over the previous year, a sign that this white hot technology is about to go mainstream. “While virtual reality has been discussed at prior CESes, this is the first year where we will have a number of widespread, commercially available, consumer choices in virtuality,” says Curran. And from the Facebook-owned Oculus, to Samsung’s Gear VR, to Sony efforts, the big names are stepping up to make sure they capture some eyeballs early.
Beyond virtual reality, there will also be an augmented reality showcase at the event for the first time, with more than a dozen exhibitors showing off the technology. “This is augmented reality’s coming out party,” says Curran. “I think you’ll see a number of discussions about which technology will take off first and which will have a larger potential.”
In other words, we need to keep up and if the servers don’t crash from overload, visit the Faraday Future!