Tag: Consumer Electronics Show

CES 2016: Virtual gaming practically stole the show

Julie Campbell
Virtuix Omni virtual gaming

From wearables to full immersive technology suits and even human drones, play time was a massive focus. Though virtual gaming has, until now, essentially been a type of technology that is featured in sci-fi movies, particularly when it comes to travel into the future, however, according to the CES 2016, it’s not only a tech that is already being developed but it is one that isn’t far from the reach of the everyday consumer. The gaming experience is becoming far more immersive with virtual and augmented reality, among other tech.…

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CES 2016: Okto wearable technology shrinks a smartwatch into a ring

Julie Campbell
OKTO smart ring wearable technology CES 2016

Despite the massive crowds at the Consumer Electronics Show, these tiny wearables stood out. In the world of wearable technology, smartwatches have become the main gadgets for connecting a wearer to his or her smartphone by way of a tiny screen, but the CES 2016 has shown that wearables can get even smaller. Though this smart ring is anything but dainty, it still manages to act like a smartwatch worn on a finger. The OKTO ring claims to be the first ring that allows you to place and receive calls…

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CES 2016: Bringing mobile technology and cameras closer together

Stephanie Beck
CAM ON mobile technology camera photography smartphone

From covers to lenses, the Consumer Electronics Show is bringing photography to phones. CES 2016 is well underway and the more than 3,600 exhibitors showing over 20,000 products and mobile technology offerings have filled a record breaking amount of space within the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Venetian Hotel and the Aria Hotel. Las Vegas isn’t new to this type of event but it is certainly lending every bit of free space to it, this year. Among the trends that have popped up through the latest tech developments is in…

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MOVI camera from Livestream heats up CES 2016

L. Green
MOVI camera

The gadget has been designed to be used during live streaming conferences and other types of events. Among the first headlines to make some real noise from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas was the MOVI camera, which is meant to be used for live streaming of all sorts of events, conferences, weddings and other videos to be viewed live all around the world. The streaming camera is to become available to consumers in April and will retail for an expected $199. The MOVI camera can be used…

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Wearable tech and battery packs may steal the CES 2016 spotlight

Julie Campbell
robot technology example image battery packs

As the largest technology show is about to kick off, the predictions for the largest hits are rampant. Among the favorites expected to make a splash at the CES in Las Vegas include technologies such as wearables, battery packs, virtual and augmented reality and – of course – a slew of announcements from companies old and new. The CES begins with indie startups and works its way toward larger and more established corporations. The event kicks off today and builds throughout the week. It is predicted that during this time,…

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