Sunday, January 4, 2015

Robots, cars and houses connected, the promise of CES 2015 – FORTUNE

MEXICO CITY (CNNExpansión) – With the start of the year also come technological developments that will shape the next 12 months; robots that will complement everyday life, cars that run themselves along with a series of gadgets most wearable aesthetic and functional quality as well as new forms of consumption of the media will be the dominant trends in the 2015 CES technology fair, from 6 to 9 January in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Unlike other editions of the fair, it is expected that the 48th CES to focus on gadgets that exploit the capabilities of the Internet of things, beyond a smartphone or computer, but brands like HTC and LG are profiled to unveil new devices.

These are the five trends that will dominate CES 2015.

1. Cars online

Although it has grown the presence of the engines in this scenario in the last two years, had focused on technology to synchronize my or gadgets with stereo or certain controls of the car, known as infotainment; however, this year the presence of companies such as Ford, Chrysler, Mercedes Benz and BMW will relieve most sophisticated automotive technology, that will go from autonomous cars to park the car assisted with smartwatch, presented BMW function. During 2015, the market for technology included in cars will grow 3% to reach a value of 11,300 million dollars, according to CEA.



2. Robots with us

In humanoid form, dedicated to liven cleaning or focus on health, robots will have greater presence during this year’s CES. According to the president of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), Gary Shapiro, robots will have 25% more presence at this year’s event and even have a space dedicated to them called Robotics Marketplace, in which 18 firms submitted novel in this market.



3. More and better on your wrist wearable

Since 2014 the presence of watches, sunglasses and even smart clothing began to be present at the forum of casinos; however, in 2015 the smart watches lead the way in the industry, with improvements that make them more interactive with other items such as appliances and even cars. “As improve their design, smartwatches are already a piece of fashion and the most wanted accessory to have in 2015,” said the vice president of international strategic business CEA, Karen Chupka. In 2014, these gadgets generated $ 177 million in revenue.



4. Home online

From the kitchen to the bathroom, the machines connected to a smartphone or computer will Queens home, according to vice president of international strategic business CEA, Karen Chupka. Through sensors, this type of connected devices will contribute to better management of everyday actions of individuals. It is expected that firms like Intel, LG and Samsung are put in front of the massification of this trend.



5. Virtual reality to bring

The presence of virtual reality viewers during CES has been a constant for a couple of years ago; however, since Facebook bought Oculus VR, in 2013, the trend has grown and is expected to various brands like Vuzix, Sony and Samsung show improvements to this reality during the show in Las Vegas. The aim of these brands as CEA is to convert the massive trend in 2020.

The official opening of CES 2015 will be handled by an inaugural conference Ford CEO Mark Field, besides lectures CEO of Intel, Brain Krzanich, CEO Diamler AG and Mercedes Benz, Dieter Zetsche.

For the first time the flag of entrepreneurship Eureka Park, will hold rounds of presenting companies, which hope to attract capital from investors present. Apart industry issues such as the future of television and new technologies such as 8K, eight times the HD, or net neutrality will be discussed.

The fair organized by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) will have an estimated 150,000 people and 3, 500 exhibitors from over 140 countries assistance.

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