Living in the 21st century, we have been overrun by wave after wave of new technology. As individuals, we always strive to invent new things that will not only improve our lives but also help shape the future of the kinds of products we will see on the shelves in the coming years. That being said, it is only natural that there is an annual convention when the best of the best in electronics get together for one week to show off the products that do not exist yet but hopefully will in the near future.
“I love the CES,” senior haley Oberg said. “I can’t believe we get to have a sneak peek into what the future will look like in the world of technology.”
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is held every January in Las Vegas, and after this year’s convention, no one can stop talking about the products that were on display.
The popular conversable alarm clock, Ivee, was given an upgrade this year with the introduction of the new model, Sleek. This new enhancement would allow the hub to control every Wi-Fi enabled device in a household with voice command, even if that certain device does not come with a voice command program pre-installed. For example, a user could tell Ivee at which level to set a thermostat or give a command to a Roomba machine to clean up a mess on the floor.
“The thing that really impressed me was the voice controlled home device,” senior Claudia Fisch said. “I really want to have one of those in my house.”
Pebble watches are revolutionary devices that allow people to connect to their smartphones and have the watch display information like text messages eliminating the need to dig for the phone in a crowded purse or jacket pocket. The watch is currently set to cost $150 retail.
“I was happy to hear about the announcement that the Pebble watches are finally going to be on shelves by the beginning of February,” senior Ben Jones said. “I have been waiting for those to come out for forever.”
T-Mobile announced at the convention that they would offer a contract-free cellular unlimited plan that would include unlimited data, texting and calling minutes for just $70 a month, transforming themselves into what they call an Uncarrier.
“Something that really surprised me was the announcement that T-Mobile made,” Oberg said. “I love my plan, but after this, I just might have to switch.”
This year, the CES was filled with some of the greatest technology we have seen in years. From new televisions to upgrades for current, existing devices, what is displayed at the convention will no doubt change our lives in ways we cannot possibly imagine. It is what spurs imagination and innovation and will have everyone talking every January for years to come.
“I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with next year,” Jones said. “It should be interesting.”
