CES Unveiled: Robots, Patches, Plugs & Kid Surveillance
At CES Unveiled, a pre-show gadget bazaar staged to tease the news media about this year’s International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), two trends have emerged: more wearables pitched for better accuracy (some even carrying “medical-grade” claims) and more gateway products designed to allow Bluetooth Low Energy-equipped gadgets to talk to a WiFi router at home or directly with the outside world.
The International CES ceased to be a show about TV sets and HiFi equipment a decade ago. Mobility — smartphones and automotive — has invaded more and more show-floor space since then. Aside from the 4K TV trend, this year’s CES appears to be all about embedded systems and personal gadgets — but not necessarily smartphones — that take advantage of MEMS sensors and connectivity.
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