Held each January in Las Vegas, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a premier electronics convention held annually to showcase exceptional technological advancements in the consumer electronics industry. This year, the 4-day event held from January 5-8, 2017 marked its 50th anniversary with 3,886 exhibitors showcasing a myriad of groundbreaking technology trends and cutting-edge devices that will drive the future of technology globally.

Needless to say, Amazon’s AI voice assistant ‘Alexa’ has been the star of the show, with several next-generation Alexa-enabled devices on display at the event, including smartphone-controlled smart home devices. voice, cars and robots. Alexa, which has surpassed the Google Assistant and Siri, can be programmed to perform multiple functions, such as starting your car, locking doors, adjusting thermostats, controlling lights, and finding locations.

Now let’s shed light on the futuristic innovations witnessed at CES 2017 that will have a huge impact for years to come.

1. Technological innovations in smartphones: Qualcomm introduced its latest processor called Snapdragon 835 to revolutionize mobile technology. Snapdragon 835 aims to bring High Dynamic Range to smartphones in addition to facilitating a better virtual experience by enhancing sight and sound for mobile VR. The new processor will also allow smartphones to produce high-resolution photos even in low-light conditions. It will also facilitate a faster connection by paving the way to the 5G network. In addition, the chip also ensures longer battery life as it consumes 50% less power compared to Snapdragon 801. Furthermore, the biometric sensors built into the 835 promise greater security for smartphone users.

The world’s first smartphone with molecular sensors “H2” was also unveiled at CES. This 6-inch Android phone can scan any object to give you instant information about its chemical composition, be it food or medicine.

two. A glimpse of the 5G future: Qualcomm demonstrated the many ways its technology will power the 5G future. At CES, Qualcomm CEO Stephen Mollenkopf said that 5g will be an innovative network that will support a wide range of devices with exceptional speed and scale. In addition, it will have a significant impact on the world economy.

At the convention, the American technology company Intel also launched its 5G modem that can offer 5G in both the millimeter wave spectrum and the 6 GHz bands. In addition to this, Intel also introduced its new 5G automotive platform called Intel Go for support automated driving.

3. Cloud based innovations: CES 2017 also saw numerous cloud-based announcements. Nvidia caught the attention of PC gamers by launching its ‘GeForce Now’ cloud program for PC and Mac that will allow gamers to transform their PC into a sophisticated gaming platform to stream and play the latest games of their choice.

In addition to this, the world’s first cloud-based keyboard, the 5Q, also made its debut at the event. The special feature of this keyboard is that it will connect to the cloud and display color coded email notifications, sports updates and stock quotes on the keyboard keys.

Four. Artificial intelligence (AI) stole the show: AI undoubtedly took center stage during CES 2017. AI has been featured as an integral part of just about everything, from smart jeans that show directions and smart pet collars to sense your pet’s emotions, to smart gloves for stroke victims and smart vehicles. These computerized brains are empowering humans to replicate virtual worlds as well as giving computers the intelligence to understand the real world.

· AI-powered cars: Car companies are focusing on AI-powered vehicles as the day when customers seek out self-driving cars is not far off. Smart car manufacturers will soon introduce AI-powered cars that can generate their own emotions because soon customers will opt for cars with which they can establish the best emotional relationship. CES 2017 saw the launch of many AI-powered emotion cars, including Honda’s NeuV that features HANA (Honda’s Automated Network Assistant) to personalize the driver experience. HANA’s facial recognition technology and heart rate monitor help the electric car understand your happy and gloomy moods. It can also suggest music based on your mood as well as remember your favorite places like coffee shops, parks, etc.

Toyota also launched its futuristic car, the “Concept-I”, powered by artificial intelligence technology that can understand the needs of the driver and passengers. Similarly, Nvidia introduced its self-driving car system called Drive PX, designed to understand the driver’s mood, the car’s environment, and find out what’s going on inside the car.

· AI-powered health technology devices: In an effort to incorporate advanced technology and new-age thinking into fitness fanatics’ exercise routines, fitness technology companies unveiled a range of sophisticated wearable fitness devices at CES. For example, Boltt, a Mumbai-based fitness technology company, introduced AI-equipped fitness trackers, smart shoes embedded with a stride sensor, and a virtual health assistant called “B” that provides users with feedback. in real time and voice training on health and fitness. .

The show also showcased digestive trackers to help users determine the type of diet that’s ideal for their body, and a smart hairbrush built in with sensors that can detect how you brush your hair so you can train your hair to brush correctly using sending data. to your connected smartphone.

The world’s first smart toothbrush, Kolibree Ara, was also presented at the fair. It features deep machine learning algorithms to understand and provide feedback on clothes brushing, even if you’re not connected to your smartphone. Additionally, CES 2017 also saw the launch of the Sleep Number 360 bed, which has been designed to prevent snoring.

5. humanoid robots: CES 2017 also introduced the world to the mind-blowing capabilities of human-like robots. At the event, LG presented three robots: to mow the lawn, take care of your daily tasks, and welcome you at the airport. In addition to this, quite a few educational robots were also on display at the children’s event. In addition, there were many humanoid robots designed to make coffee, fold clothes, pour candy, sing lullabies to your children, and take photos of your pet when you’re away. The world’s first robotic suitcase, Cowarobot, also garnered attention, as this four-wheeled suitcase with a laser and camera can follow its owner like a puppy.

These are some of the futuristic trends that were witnessed at CES 2017. This year, CES focused heavily on digital interactivity. This is evident from the fact that most of the exhibitors at the show were looking to leverage the concept of interactivity for financial gain.

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