(Las Vegas) Although PR materials for CES indicate a four-day conference, it is preceded by a day-and-a-half of media-only programming, as well as a full schedule of formal conference programming (I am not in Vegas for the full show; I think that only the most resilient of people could stand such a stretch of time in this city of sensory-overload; add the glitz and neon glare of CES to the mix, and the prospects become quite frightening).
Yesterday’s media day kicked off with a keynote that addressed global trends in tech, including various regions and their respective growth potential. That and other general sessions were followed by an evening expo of new products and “innovation award” winners. As I worked through the hall last night, I tried to view what I saw through the lens that I introduced in yesterday’s post, specifically, what is technologically meaningful. While kids would probably argue that the “smart hairbrush” should appeal to me, I saw some other devices that demonstrate how the incorporation of sensors and connectivity can offer elegant, if not brilliant, solutions to everyday challenges.