In CES, there are only innovations, one could say. However, which are the best and the most eye-candy? Difficult to say as the taste differs by person. If you have been going through Engadget, CNET, etc., you have already seen most of what matters. However, we are doing an attempt at a few noticeable tech innovations of CES this year in this post. Check it out and let us know what you think.
These cases will not only make your iDevice waterproof as shown in the figure, but also dust-proof, dirt-proof, and shock-proof.
Siemens Aquaris is the first ever hearing aid to be waterproof. This soft hearing aid is scratch-resistant, dust-proof, and shock proof as well. Siemens tells this hearing aid is specifically designed for the people working in harsh environments.
This sleek cordless phone has a place for your iPhone. It can not only charge your iPhone, but also route the call between phones. It also sports a USB port.
This is a PC built into a table, which closely resembles an actual table found on a restaurant. Also, the PC finds its application in a restaurant where people can check the table PC for the menu and order food, as well as pay for the food right from the top of the table. At the heel of the table, you have the power connector, Ethernet port, USB port, etc.
This ergonomically designed mobile charger detects when your phone has fully charged and shuts off automatically. It has iPhone-compatible 30-pin charger as well as USB and microUSB connectors.
Samsung LED smart bulb can be turned on and off remotely using a smartphone or a tablet app.
BeoPlay A9 is an extremely aesthetic speaker (look at it at the corner of the room, that white circle on a tripod). When we checked the sound quality, it was found to be magnificent. This is not a simple speaker, but it is a complete stereo system within that small package. Amplifiers and speakers are all within this package.
This security system can be monitored by your friends, family, or neighbors. You install the camera, and when you go out, you can arm the camera. At this point, if the camera detects any unusual movement, it will be notified to Hive, which in turn sends you and all the people you choose notification about the movement. You can receive these notifications in voice, text, or social media messaging.
This is a highly advanced mouse for computer gamers. With 12 buttons and a dpi range of 200 to 8200, you can play computer games in a much more accurate level.
This is a snow goggle equipped with full HD 12 megapixel camera that can stream live to your smartphone—iPhone or Android. It uses an app known as ActionConnect available in the Apple App store or Google Play. The model sports Wi-Fi connectivity to stream directly to smartphones, and the app can work with any such Wi-Fi equipped sports camera.
Want to get better sound from your smartphone? This ultraportable speaker can help. And not only that, you don’t need anything else, even wires! Simply place your smartphone on top of Boost Plus and engage the speaker immediately. Watch the video. Worth a thousand sentences!
With this accessory, available for 149 dollars, you can turn your iPhone into the style of a miniature film camera. It is waterproof and light to carry. It is perfect for clamping into your helmet or your bike handle to shoot sports action footages in real time. Also, it can be used extensively under water. Unfortunately, iPhone 5 is not yet supported by this accessory.
LG’s 84LM9600 is the world’s largest Ultra HD TV with 3D. This smart TV can give you amazingly clear pictures and videos. Read more about Ultra HD and 4K TVs here.
This little appliance works with your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, to sense the major elements of weather indoor and outdoor (temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity, CO2 levels, etc.,) and will report to you in real time, with of course recommended actions, such as opening a window if carbon dioxide (CO2) level increases in the room. It has yet to support iPhone 5 though.
This is My-Ditto, an elegantly designed storage solution. You can purchase up to 4 TB of hard disk and you will get 5 GB free cloud storage as well.
Shown is one of the world’s smallest wireless routers, from TP-Link that can connect with up to 150 Mbps of speed. It has a power adaptor inside, and it can be plugged into your standard power port.
This phone has a regular LCD display of any smartphone (4.3 inches) and on the back, it has an E-Ink display. E-Ink is the technology found in yesteryear Amazon Kindle readers. It looks like a regular paper display, and saves quite a lot of resources. This is the marketing gimmick behind Yotaphone. With this device, you can switch to the E-Ink display to save power. Amazing, isn’t it?
This is a small solar power generator that you can take with you. Despite the size of the solar panels that come with it, it is a pretty portable replacement for noisy power generators that we are used to. It can provide output from 3 standard AC US outlets, 3 USB ports, and 12 volt ports that could power your laptops and smartphones. It’s perfect for an outing on a bright sunny day! Also, you are least likely to venture out on a cloudy day, aren’t you?
Some of these innovations are already in the market. Others are expected to arrive within a few months up ahead. You may have already seen and heard about bendable glass, bendable phone displays, 4K TVs, etc., and with new appealing designs, the technology of tomorrow will be awesome.
LifeProof Cases for iPhone, iPad, etc.
These cases will not only make your iDevice waterproof as shown in the figure, but also dust-proof, dirt-proof, and shock-proof.
Siemens Aquaris
Siemens Aquaris is the first ever hearing aid to be waterproof. This soft hearing aid is scratch-resistant, dust-proof, and shock proof as well. Siemens tells this hearing aid is specifically designed for the people working in harsh environments.
ClearSounds i800
This sleek cordless phone has a place for your iPhone. It can not only charge your iPhone, but also route the call between phones. It also sports a USB port.
Moneual Touch Table PC
This is a PC built into a table, which closely resembles an actual table found on a restaurant. Also, the PC finds its application in a restaurant where people can check the table PC for the menu and order food, as well as pay for the food right from the top of the table. At the heel of the table, you have the power connector, Ethernet port, USB port, etc.
Bracketron Charger
This ergonomically designed mobile charger detects when your phone has fully charged and shuts off automatically. It has iPhone-compatible 30-pin charger as well as USB and microUSB connectors.
Smart Bulb From Samsung
Samsung LED smart bulb can be turned on and off remotely using a smartphone or a tablet app.
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A9 Wireless Speaker
BeoPlay A9 is an extremely aesthetic speaker (look at it at the corner of the room, that white circle on a tripod). When we checked the sound quality, it was found to be magnificent. This is not a simple speaker, but it is a complete stereo system within that small package. Amplifiers and speakers are all within this package.
Hive Community-powered Security System
This security system can be monitored by your friends, family, or neighbors. You install the camera, and when you go out, you can arm the camera. At this point, if the camera detects any unusual movement, it will be notified to Hive, which in turn sends you and all the people you choose notification about the movement. You can receive these notifications in voice, text, or social media messaging.
Genius Gila Gaming Mouse
This is a highly advanced mouse for computer gamers. With 12 buttons and a dpi range of 200 to 8200, you can play computer games in a much more accurate level.
Apex HD+ Model 339
This is a snow goggle equipped with full HD 12 megapixel camera that can stream live to your smartphone—iPhone or Android. It uses an app known as ActionConnect available in the Apple App store or Google Play. The model sports Wi-Fi connectivity to stream directly to smartphones, and the app can work with any such Wi-Fi equipped sports camera.
iFrogz Boost Plus
Want to get better sound from your smartphone? This ultraportable speaker can help. And not only that, you don’t need anything else, even wires! Simply place your smartphone on top of Boost Plus and engage the speaker immediately. Watch the video. Worth a thousand sentences!
Outride for iPhone
With this accessory, available for 149 dollars, you can turn your iPhone into the style of a miniature film camera. It is waterproof and light to carry. It is perfect for clamping into your helmet or your bike handle to shoot sports action footages in real time. Also, it can be used extensively under water. Unfortunately, iPhone 5 is not yet supported by this accessory.
LG Ultra HD TV
LG’s 84LM9600 is the world’s largest Ultra HD TV with 3D. This smart TV can give you amazingly clear pictures and videos. Read more about Ultra HD and 4K TVs here.
Netatmo Weather Station
This little appliance works with your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, to sense the major elements of weather indoor and outdoor (temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity, CO2 levels, etc.,) and will report to you in real time, with of course recommended actions, such as opening a window if carbon dioxide (CO2) level increases in the room. It has yet to support iPhone 5 though.
My-Ditto
This is My-Ditto, an elegantly designed storage solution. You can purchase up to 4 TB of hard disk and you will get 5 GB free cloud storage as well.
TP-Link Halo
Shown is one of the world’s smallest wireless routers, from TP-Link that can connect with up to 150 Mbps of speed. It has a power adaptor inside, and it can be plugged into your standard power port.
Yota Devices Yotaphone
This phone has a regular LCD display of any smartphone (4.3 inches) and on the back, it has an E-Ink display. E-Ink is the technology found in yesteryear Amazon Kindle readers. It looks like a regular paper display, and saves quite a lot of resources. This is the marketing gimmick behind Yotaphone. With this device, you can switch to the E-Ink display to save power. Amazing, isn’t it?
Yeti 1250 Portable Power
This is a small solar power generator that you can take with you. Despite the size of the solar panels that come with it, it is a pretty portable replacement for noisy power generators that we are used to. It can provide output from 3 standard AC US outlets, 3 USB ports, and 12 volt ports that could power your laptops and smartphones. It’s perfect for an outing on a bright sunny day! Also, you are least likely to venture out on a cloudy day, aren’t you?
Conclusion
Some of these innovations are already in the market. Others are expected to arrive within a few months up ahead. You may have already seen and heard about bendable glass, bendable phone displays, 4K TVs, etc., and with new appealing designs, the technology of tomorrow will be awesome.