International CES 2014 sees innovation thrive.

Press Release Summary:



Hosting 3,200+ exhibitors, 2014 International CES® featured premiere technological breakthroughs and ~20,000 new product launches. Product highlights were spread throughout such diverse categories as 3D Printing, Audio, Computer Hardware and Software, Connected Home, Digital Health and Fitness, Digital Imaging/Photography, Electronic Gaming, Startups, Video, and Wireless/Wireless Devices. Additionally, CEA's Gary Shapiro hosted U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on CES stage.



Original Press Release:



Innovation Thrives at the 2014 International CES



Major tech breakthroughs, product launches and tech executives garner world's attention



Arlington, Va. – With never-before seen tech breakthroughs and thousands of new products launched, innovation took center stage at the 2014 International CES®. Owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the 2014 CES ran January 7-10, in Las Vegas, Nevada.



“Technology of the future was widespread  at the 2014 CES where executives from every major industry came to see, touch, interact and do business at the world’s intersection for innovation,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president of International CES and corporate business strategy. “Amazing new products emerged in the areas of wireless, apps, automotive, digital health and fitness, 3D printing, startup tech and so much more. It was an incredible event that brought the global tech community together and successfully celebrated and showcased the amazing innovation that is a hallmark of our industry.”



More than 3,200 exhibitors showcased their latest technologies and major tech breakthroughs, launching some 20,000 new products to capture the world’s attention, including the following product highlights:



3D Printing



3D Systems ChefJet

CEL Robox

MakerBot Replicator 3D printer series

Audio



Samsung HW-H600 and MX-HS8500 GIGA

ClearView invisible speaker Clio

LG SoundPlate

Automotive Electronics



Audi Traffic Light Assist and Audi Virtual Cockpit

BMW Active Assist

Corvette Performance Data Recorder

Cobra JumPak

Hyundai Blue Link

Open Automotive Alliance with Google

Computer Hardware & Software



Cronycle App

EyeLock Myris

Lenovo ThinkPad 8

Nvidia Shield

Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2

Connected Home



Alarm.com Wellness

LG EasyLoad Dryer Door and LG HomeChat

LG HomeChat

Moneual Rydis H68 Pro Robotic Vacuum

Okidokeys

Canary home security

Samsung DW80H9970 and Samsung RH9900

Sen.se Mother lifestyle management device

Digital Health and Fitness



Intel Edison Chip for wearable tech

Jaybird Reign Fitness wristband

Kolibree Smart Toothbrush

LG Lifeband Touch fitness activity monitor

Moneual Smart Wristband Baby Monitor

Razer Nabu

Reebok CrossCheck

Rest Mimo Baby Monitor

Scanadu Scout

Sleep Number X12 Smart Bed

Digital Imaging/Photography



Leica Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH

Liquid Image Ego LS

Panasonic HC-W850

Polaroid Socialmatic

Samsung NX30

Electronic Gaming



Avegant Glyph

BenQ XL2720G

Gigabyte Brix Pro Steam Machine

iBuypower SBX Steam Machine

Oculus Rift Crystal Cove

Razer Project Christine

Sony Playstation Now

Startups



Airtime’s wireless HDMI dongle

Avegant Glyph

FINsix world’s smallest AC adapter

Oledcomm LiFi technology

Video



Dish Super Joey and Dish Virtual Joey app

LG 77EC9800 UHD OLED TV and LG webOS Smart TV

Panasonic 4K Ultra HDTV the new “Life+Screen” AX800 series

Samsung - 105-inch curved UHD TV and 78-inch U9000 curved UHD set

Sharp – Aquos HD TV lineup including new Aquos Quattron+

Sony 4k Ultra Short Throw Projector

Wireless and Wireless Devices



Cronycle App

Huawei - Ascend Mate2 4G Smartphone

LG G Flex

Martian Notifier

Mophie Space Pack

Sony Xperie Z1 Compact

Typo iPhone Keyboard Case



“CES is a tremendous venue to launch new products, meet with customers, press, shareholders and partners,” said Sally Washlow, president of Cobra Electronics.



Other major announcements like the Parrot Jumping Sumo, Sphero Robots and Sonostar’s e-ink Smart Watch debuted in sensor technology, wearable tech, the Internet of things, high-resolution audio and green technology. In total, the 2014 CES featured 25 market-specific TechZones and 15 major product categories.



The International CES attracts highly sought after experts and brings together leaders from a broad array of industries to survey and transact. The 2014 CES featured more than 250 conference sessions and 850 speakers including founders, presidents and CEOs from the following organizations:



AT&T

Audi

Cisco

Ericsson

Facebook

Go Daddy

Intel

MakerBot

Microsoft

Nest

Pandora

Pebble

Publicis

Qualcomm

Redbox Instant by Verizon

Salesforce ExactTarget

Sony

Twitter

Xbox, Microsoft

Yahoo

Zuckerberg Media



Additionally, Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CEA hosted U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on the CES stage during the “Innovation: Keeping America Open for Business SuperSession.” And, new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler had a one-on-one conversation with Shapiro.



“CES is the world’s crossroad for innovation, strategic partnerships and consumer excitement,” said Joellyn Gray, director of marketing for Fujifilm North America.



Hollywood stars, musicians, sports legends and TV personalities attended the 2014 CES to promote the latest innovations in consumer technologies. Television host, journalist and author Maria Menounos served as the Entertainment Matters Ambassador for the Entertainment Matters at CES program. Variety’s Breakthrough of the Year Awards celebrated a diverse range of talent from the fields of film, television, music, comedy and more at a premiere red carpet event. Actor, comedian, rapper and radio/TV personality Nick Cannon hosted the awards where Olivia Munn was honored as Breakthrough Actress, Janelle Monae was honored as Breakthrough Music Artist, Amy Schumer was honored for Breakthrough Comedy, and actress Kristen Bell accepted the Breakthrough Film honor on behalf of the film “Veronica Mars.” Other celebrity sightings included: Pharrel Williams, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Tebow and more. Plus, Gale Anne Hurd, executive producer, The Walking Dead and Anthony Zuiker, creator and executive producer, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation were both featured CES speakers.



CEA conducts an independent audit of attendance at the International CES and verified numbers will be available this spring. For more news on the 2014 International CES, visit CESweb.org. 2014 CES video highlights are available at: http://www.cesweb.org/News/CES-TV. CES b-roll is available at http://www.cesweb.org/Press/CES-B-Roll.



About CES:

The International CES is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for more than 40 years—the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. As the largest hands-on event of its kind, CES features all aspects of the industry. And because it is owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the technology trade association representing the $208 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry, it attracts the world’s business leaders and pioneering thinkers to a forum where the industry’s most relevant issues are addressed. Follow CES online at www.CESweb.org and through social media: Image removed by sender. CEA Social Media.                      



UPCOMING EVENTS



CEA Winter Break

March 18-21, 2014, Vail, CO



Digital Patriots Dinner

April 29, 2014, Washington, DC



CES on the Hill

April 30, 2014, Washington, DC



2014 Technology & Standards Spring Forum

May 19-23, 2014, Seattle, WA



CE Week

June 23-27, 2014, New York, NY



CE Week Exhibits

June 25-26, 2014, New York, NY



Contacts:



Tara Dunion

703-907-7419

tdunion@CE.org



Allison Fried

703-907-7603

afried@CE.org

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