{"id":12040,"date":"2014-01-18T10:59:14","date_gmt":"2014-01-18T03:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=12040"},"modified":"2014-01-18T10:59:14","modified_gmt":"2014-01-18T03:59:14","slug":"top-5-tech-product-trends-of-ces-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/top-5-tech-product-trends-of-ces-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Tech Product Trends of CES 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014<\/a> was the largest yet with over 2 million net square feet of exhibit space. \u00a0Getting around to see everything was nearly impossible. \u00a0Each year, however, CES does a good job of trying to group similar products in one area. \u00a0This year, I saw products that were once scattered throughout the showroom floor together in their own category grouping. \u00a03D printing, which was once a rarity at CES, is now big business with more vendors and more incredible examples of work than I’ve ever seen.<\/div>\n
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Narrowing it down to the top 5 tech product trends of CES is hard every year, and this year is no exception. \u00a0One of the biggest introductions this year, that garners a lot of attention, is the TV. \u00a0This year, the 4K Curved TV brought awe and amazement as people gathered around these massive displays of curved sets at the booths of Samsung, LG, Panasonic, and more. \u00a0You can see a picture of these unique TV’s in our previous article, The Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2014) in Pictures<\/a>. \u00a0Regardless of all the press and chatter, we did not put curved TV’s on our list of top product trends. \u00a0The adoption of a curved screen in today’s households seems very slow in our book.<\/div>\n
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But here’s what’s hot…product trends of CES that are sure to outlive the hype…<\/div>\n
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1. \u00a03D Printing<\/span><\/h2>\n

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3D Printing<\/strong> <\/span>– It is absolutely amazing what 3D printers can “print” out in plastic. \u00a0The 3D details are incredible and it’s so much fun to see what can be designed on a computer screen “come to life,” off a printer. \u00a03D printing is not new. \u00a0Companies have been using it for long time. \u00a0A couple of years ago I visited the Sony HQ’s for PlayStation <\/a>and saw how they used 3D printers to make items and faces as a model for their games. \u00a0Last Summer at Ford<\/a>, we watched as they used very large 3D printers to make automobile parts like engine cylinders, car interior pieces, even an entire car (in parts) to see how it would look before going into production.<\/div>\n

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Now, 3D printer companies are vying to get into the home. \u00a0Designing a 3D object is rather complex at the moment. \u00a0However, companies are offering pre-made designs that consumers can buy from an “app” type 3D printing store where they download a design, insert it into the 3D printer software, and hit “print.” \u00a0They are targeting families first with pre-made designs featuring toys and useful household items. \u00a0Just think, instead of buying toys for your kids, they can make their own! \u00a0Fascinating stuff. See CNN’s <\/a>interesting article covering 3D Printing from CES.<\/div>\n
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These 3D printing items are painted. \u00a03D printers print in one color and you can paint the rest.<\/div>\n
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2. Connected Things<\/span><\/h2>\n
Connected Things<\/span><\/strong> – Sensors are being put in anything to give inanimate objects the power to communicate through Bluetooth, WiFI, NFC, etc. \u00a0Small devices now have a voice, as chips\/sensors have reduced in size and in price. \u00a0Visiting the BOSCH booth, I got to see first hand just at how small and light these sensors are.<\/span><\/div>\n

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See how small the smallest of sensors are? \u00a0Incredible!<\/div>\n
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Granted, connected ovens, refrigerators, and washer and dryers are handy, but how about devices to let you know when your plants need more water?<\/div>\n
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Or a bracelet to inform you you’re getting too much sun?<\/div>\n
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Want to know if your daughter really did brush her teeth? \u00a0Expect to see many more “dumb” inanimate objects come to life through connection with your smartphone.<\/div>\n
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Further still, devices won’t even need you anymore to respond to a situation. \u00a0Take for instance this water meter from Nexia. \u00a0Should the sensor detect flooding in a room, it will automatically shut off the water. \u00a0Amazing, huh?<\/div>\n
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3. \u00a0Video Everywhere<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Video Everywhere<\/span> <\/strong>– over the past 5 years, video cameras in the home have been cheaper. \u00a0Watching when the delivery man arrives and ensuring your package is safe through the day, making sure your kids get home safe from school, and general home security has never been easier…observing all from your smartphone. \u00a0But over the years, we have seen the trend of extreme sports video. \u00a0Video cameras attached to the helmet of a skateboarder, surfer, skier, etc., have provided a glimpse of what it might be like to perform those amazing stints. \u00a0There certainly were sport centric video gear aplenty at CES, but other types of cameras are beginning to appear. \u00a0For example, now you can follow every step and gain a better understanding of your dog’s point of view through the world’s first dog camera by Dogtech<\/a>. \u00a0Another useful way to use video is in robots. \u00a0Robots received their own category at CES this year. \u00a0Robots use video for surveillance around the home\/store as well as video you!<\/div>\n
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You can even put your video camera on wheels to get a RC car’s perspective…or your son can snoop on his sister!<\/div>\n
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4. \u00a0Girl Power<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/strong>Girl Power<\/span><\/strong> – We have seen all sorts of phone cases on the market geared towards women, but let’s face it. \u00a0Gadgets are typically black or white. \u00a0Sometimes you’ll get some color thrown in there but that’s it. \u00a0But things are changing. \u00a0Companies are taking notice of women as more and more women are purchasing electronics in addition to their phones. \u00a0We mentioned in our article, The Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2014) in Pictures<\/a>, that AR, Acoustic Research, has formed a new brand called AR for Her. \u00a0They have some great colors in their speakers and mobile accessories. \u00a0They even have a speaker that looks like a woman’s purse for style and easy holding. Velodyne <\/a>also\u00a0offers an array of fashionable skins to make your headphones a fashion statement.<\/div>\n
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This woman’s “purse” is actually a speaker! \u00a0Same with the polk-a-dot pink purse behind her!<\/div>\n
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Speakers, cellphone charger Zipstick’s, and cabling to accentuate a woman’s style.<\/div>\n

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5. \u00a0Connected Home<\/span><\/h2>\n
Connected<\/span> Home<\/span> <\/strong>– The Connected Home is once again on our top product trends lists, now 3 years in a row. \u00a0Every year, this segment grows larger and larger as consumers better understand what’s possible using their smartphone and envisioning the ease of lights, thermostats, locks, and more managing automation themselves. \u00a0There were thermostats aplenty at CES, making it easier than ever to have a series of events happen in a home. \u00a0Can you see yourself nearing your home when a GPS range map indicator talks to your home to open your garage door, turn up your thermostat, turn on the lights, and crank up the tunes? \u00a0All this is possible now. \u00a0And for home automation enthusiasts, you can buy kits from Nexia<\/a> and other vendors to begin small and build up wherever your creativity takes you. \u00a0You no longer need a custom installer to begin the simplest of automation in your home.<\/div>\n
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See our reported trends from previous CES years: \u00a02010<\/a>, 2011<\/a>, 2012<\/a>, 2013<\/a>. \u00a0Most of these product trends of CES are still going strong…with the exception of 3D TV’s reported in 2012. \u00a03D TV was a fad that just didn’t make it. \u00a0Even ESPN stopped their 3D specialty channel, realizing there wasn’t as much interest as originally projected.<\/div>\n
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Be sure to see our other CES articles,\u00a0The Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2014) in Pictures<\/a>\u00a0and CES 2014: \u00a05 Great Gadgets for Moms<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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