Startups take the limelight at the CES gadget show

But the Internet of Things is definitely already here in a big way.

In a talk here today (Jan. 5), DuBravac told a packed house about what he sees as the defining trends of CES 2016.

The tech watchers at Engadget predict new TV technology will be unveiled.

The company also announced that it would use the latest laser sensors made by Velodyne in its test vehicles.

Drones dominated last year’s event, as did cool cars.

We also know that Samsung is going to show off a new Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbar and wireless speakers alongside a new Smart TV hub interface.

Ford CEO Mark Fields says he expects autonomous cars to be in public use in about four years, but they won’t be able to drive in all weather conditions. 3-D screen technology unveiled at CES in 2010 went from the next big thing to a mostly unused feature.

However, the South Korean electronics and consumer electronics product manufacturer chose not to unveil the new smartphone.

“We are seeing pretty flat demand while we wait for new innovations to reach consumers”, association senior director of market research Steve Koenig said as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) prepared to get under way in Las Vegas. Fitness tracking giant Fitbit saw its shares plummet falling the announcement of the company’s first full smartwatch. The company, which leads the wearable tech market with its wrist-worn trackers but is being challenged by the rise of smartwatches from Apple and others, said its $199 Fitbit Blaze watch was available for pre-order and would be in retail stores globally in May.

Fitted with three cameras – on the top, bottom and front – the robotic vacuum cleaner shows users the status of the home on smartphones in real time, weaves though obstacles and completes cleaning as instructed by users.

Like recording waist size – eating habits – steps – and even time you spend sitting down. The Blaze is cheaper than many of those devices but has less functionality.

According to Brett Sappington, an analyst for Parks Associates and 20-year CES attendee, “I think disruption across industries in tech has allowed smaller companies to play significant roles in the evolution of the industry”.

With more home thermostats, lights, locks and appliances linking to the Internet, automakers are working on plans to let you control them from your auto. “We need technology to take care of them”.

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