CES rolls on in Vegas and all I can say is I am so happy I am not there. And every reporter or commentator I’ve read or listened to who is not in Vegas says exactly the same thing. It used to be fun, now its just tiring. When will it end?
What about the show itself. Have I seen anything that truly excites me? Not really. The show emphasis seems to be on cars (including self-driving vehicles), wearable technology (but will anyone really wear them?), hi-tech refigerators (that few will ever buy), and the release of Oculus Rift virtual reality headsets ($599). Yes, there are some new computers on display, some interesting, most just rehashes of last year’s models (but .0001 thinner than last year). I will admit I am intruiged by the Razer Blade Stealth Laptop.
I think if you read the first article here, you will learn most of what you need to now about the highlights of the show. Just skip over the stuff you don’t care about. I do wonder if these trade shows are a dying breed as there really is no need to go. Everything there is already on the Internet.
One quick note: the first article in Mobile Computing section is about apps to help you keep your New Year’s resolution. But it missed a very good one. It’s called “Strides” and is available in the iOS app store. I don’t think it is available yet in an Android version. I am using it on my iPad. You set your own resolutions and your target goals so that it keeps you on track. I am told that after 30 days or so, your new resolutions, if kept up, become habits. Strides helps you do that.
See, you didn’t have to go to CES to get that tip. Enjoy. -JRC
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