January 2014 brings the Consumer Electronics Show “CES” to Las Vegas in one of the world’s top technology showcases.   From Ford to IBM to small startups, companies come to the Internationl CES event to show off their latest and best consumer technology products.

Unfortunately we won’t be reporting live from CES as we have for many years here at Technology Report, but we’ll bring you interesting items as they pop up at the show. 

Check out some of the latest press for what many consider the world’s top technology event:

2014 International CES

Expanded Eureka Park TechZone to Showcase 200 Entrepreneurs and Startups at the 2014 International CES®

Oct 07, 2013  –

2014 CES to Feature Latest Advancements in Ultra HD Technology

Oct 07, 2013  –

High Fashion Goes High Tech at 2014 International CES

Oct 03, 2013  –

Digital Fitness Area Expands by 30 Percent at 2014 International CES

Oct 03, 2013  –

Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler to Deliver Keynote Address and Host Audi Night at 2014 International CES®

Oct 01, 2013  –

CEA Introduces MotionTech TechZone for the 2014 International CES

Oct 01, 2013  –

TCT Magazine + Personalize Partners With CEA on CES Unveiled LONDON and 2014 International CES

Sep 25, 2013  –

CEA Selects USA TODAY’s Reviewed.com as the Official Editors’ Choice Media Partner for the 2014 International

Social Media has become a big part of the CES Experience as bloggers and podcasters work alongside major media outlets to cover the Technology action from thousands of exhibitors throughout the huge Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Technology Report will be featuring coverage of SES San Francisco, though we’re not sure yet if we’ll be there live or just virtually.

SES San Francisco (formerly “Search Engine Strategies”) is one of the world’s oldest and for many the top online marketing conference series.

Social media continues to shake up the search landscape as Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and other key large social media sites have become a key focus of online marketing campaigns.   A key focus, but not necessarily a

For more about the upcoming SES San Francisco visit the site and review the Conference Agenda Online.

Key conference keynotes:

Technology Report will miss blogging International CES this year due to some pressing family matters, but we’ll plan to be there for 2014 International CES.  Click HERE for full conference information and registration.

In the meantime here’s the excellent CES Party List from Karen Thomas PR: http://www.thomas-pr.com/01/ces2013.html

There’s also a CES Party List (as well  as a nice party!)  from the folks at Social Radius here:    CESPartyList.com

Sorry to miss the big show and hope to see YOU there next year!

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(below is courtesy KarenNet Party List – click HERE for updates or corrections)

SAT, JAN 5:

10 AM � 12 AM: AT&T Hackathon � Palms https://www.2013devsummit.com/Registration/Hackathon.aspx

SUN, JAN 6:

10:00 AM � 9:00 PM:  AT&T Hackathon – Palms https://www.2013devsummit.com/Registration/Hackathon.aspx

4:00 PM � 7:00 PM:  CES Unveiled � Mandalay Bay, Level 3, South Seas Ballroom C (Invite only)

7:00 PM:  AT&T Developer Summit Party � Palms (Invite only)

MON, JAN 7:

4:30 PM: ESPN3D Viewing Party Notre Dame/Alabama � LV Hilton Theater (Invite only)

6:30 PM:  PMDA Awards � XS Nightclub � Encore at Wynn (Tickets only http://staging.cesweb.org/Awards/PMDA-Awards-Ceremony-and-After-Party.aspx)

7:00 PM � 10:00 PM:  Digital Experience – MGM (Invite only)

8:30 PM � 12:00 AM:  AT&T Developer�s Summit Party � Rain, Palms with The Killers (Invite only) https://www.2013devsummit.com/Registration/ (Invite only)

TUES, JAN 8:

5:00 PM: IFA Media Reception � Wynn, Lafite Ballroom (Invite only)

6:00 PM � 8:00 PM:  IAWTV Awards � Venetian Showroom, Venetian, Level 2 www.iawtvawards.org

6:00 PM � 8:00 PM: NPD � Treasure Island (Invite only)

6:00 PM � 10:00 PM:  Showstoppers � Wynn � Lafite Ballroom � Thomas PR Client � Soundmatters will be exhibiting (Invite only)

6:00 PM: IAWTV Awards � Palazzo, Palazzo Theater (Tickets at: http://iawtvawards.org/)

6:00 PM � 9:00 PM: Charity PC Race � Wynn, Latour Ballroom 2 (Invite only)
6:30 PM � 9:00 PM: Chartis Service Stakes � Planet Hollywood (Invite only)
7:00 PM � 9:00 PM:  Women in CE Awards � Paris, Champagne Ballroom (Tickets http://www.womenince.org/events/details/tickets_now_on_sale_for_3rd_annual_women_in_ce_legacy_awards_at_ces_2012)

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Mashable Party � Hard Rock Hotel, Vanity nightclub (Tickets $35 http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5040422038?ref=ebtn#)

8:00 PM � 12:00 AM: Light After-Dark Party- Palms, Two-Story Sky Villa (Invite only)

WED, JAN 9:

7:30 AM � 10:30 AM:  IDC Breakfast � Encore, Ballroom 5 (Invite only) http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=IDC_P26243

8:00 AM � 8:00 PM: CEA MoDev Hackathon – Venetian

4:00 PM � 7:00 PM:  CES Social Hour – V Bar, Venetian

4:45 PM � IDG Top Brands from China � Wynn � Lafleur 2 (Invite only)
5:00 PM:  What Hifi? Awards � Venetian, Casanova Ballroom 501, Level 1

5:00 PM � 8:00 PM: Jack Myers CES Party � Piero�s, 355 Convention Ctr Dr (Invite only)

5:00 PM � 8:30 PM: Kingston � Caesar�s, Emperor�s Ballroom (Invite only)

5:30 PM � 9:00 PM: LaunchFEST Angel � Planet Hollywood Shops, DBs Pong & Pool (RSVP: http://launchfestces2013.eventbrite.com/#)
5:30 PM � 9:30: Uievolution � Aria, Deuce Lounge

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: 2nd Annual Diversity @CES Event – Palms (Invite only)

6:00 PM: GENIVI Showcase Reception – Trump Hotel, 60th floor (Invite only)

6:30 PM � 8:30 PM: Dell Mixer � McCormick & Schmick�s, 335 Hughes Ctr Dr (Invite only)

7:00 PM � 10:00 PM:  Bluetooth Event � Lavo, Palazzo (Invite only)

7:30 PM:  Monster Cable Party � Paris, Paris Ballroom with Alicia Keys (Invite only)

10:30 PM – 11:30 PM: Entertainment Matters – Palazzo, Lavo (Invite only)

10:30 PM: Lumativ � Encore, Surrender Nightclub

11:00 PM � 2:00 AM: Monster After-Party – Chateau Night Club, Paris Hotel (Invite only)

THUR, JAN 10:

6:00 PM � 8:00 PM:  Tweethouse �It won�t stay in Vegas� Party � http://itwontstayinvegas.com/

6:30 PM:  Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards – Bellagio, Bellagio Ballroom (Tickets: tickets@emmyonline.tv) 7:00 PM � 10:00 PM: VEFXi Suite Party – Hardrock Hotel, Pool Villa Suite (Gorilla)
7:00 PM: FashionWare � Venetian Ballroom, MommyTech (Featuring Thomas PR Client Kidz Gear) � Invite Only

9:30 PM � 11:30 PM: Tweethouse Bash � Bellagio, Hyde (Invite only)
FRI, JAN 11:

10:00 PM:  Official CES Closing Party � Tao, Venetian (bring badge for admission)

10:00 PM � 12 AM: Digital LA � Cosmopolitan, Marquee http://dlaces13.eventbrite.com/#

This Press Release just in from International CES  (formerly  ”CES Las Vegas”, or “Consumer Electronics Show”.    It’s the biggest Consumer Electronics show in the world and we cover it live almost every year here at Technology Report.

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2013 International CES Shines Spotlight on Start-Ups

Startup America Brings Programming for Entrepreneurs to ExpandedEureka Park at the 2013 CES

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced a new program with the Startup America Partnership, a national network of communities dedicated to advancing the success of American start-ups, for the 2013 International CES®.  The partnership will bring specific programming for entrepreneurs and start-ups at the 2013 International CES, world’s largest innovation event. Owned and produced by CEA, the 2013 CES is scheduled for January 8-11, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“Innovation defines the International CES and we are thrilled to partner with Startup America to bring programming that highlights the young start-ups and entrepreneurs who will shape the future of technology,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. “We look forward to the exciting sessions on the Startup America Stage at the 2013 CES shining a light on the companies and innovations of tomorrow.”

The Startup America Stage will bring programming throughout the 2013 CES and will be featured within EurekaPark, an area of more than 140 start-ups, emerging companies and entrepreneurs. Returning for its second year,Eureka Park has increased by 40 percent over the 2012 CES and will feature the next generation of technology.

“Eureka Park will be home to some of the most cutting-edge startups from across the country this year at the 2013 CES,” said Scott Case, CEO of the Startup America Partnership. “We’re incredibly excited to bring together startups, investors, large companies and media to highlight the amazing innovations taking place at this world-class event.”

The 2013 CES will feature 3,000 global technology companies unveiling the latest consumer technology products and services across 15 major product categories including the latest in audio, automotive electronics, connected home technologies, digital imaging/photography, electronic gaming, entertainment/content and more. For more information on the 2013 International CES, visit CESweb.org.

Note to Editors: The official name of the global technology event is “International CES.” Subsequent references to the show can be shortened to “CES.” Please do not use “Consumer Electronics Show” to refer to the International CES.

About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $206 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org and ww.DeclareInnovation.com. Follow CES at www.CESweb.org and through social media: .

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January 2013 brings us the world’s top consumer technology show, International CES.   Technology Report will again be reporting live from this year’s show.  Stay tuned for our pre-CES coverage including profiles of the keynotes, companies, special sessions, CES Performances and Celebrities, and those amazing CES parties.   As the economy revives we’ll expect to see the new consumer technologies out in top form at this year’s show.

The Official 2013 International CES Website is here:  http://www.cesweb.org/

China Presents at Showstoppers, CES 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas

Originally uploaded by JoeDuck

Although Chinese companies have been strongly represented at CES for many years, I think we’ll continue to see China work towards a kind of “national brand” where the emphasis is a bit like the “made in USA” approach here in the USA.

This may be a challenge given the political climate here in the USA where both parties maintain the stance of “fearing China’s economy” even as they recognize our economies are intertwined almost beyond recognition and in general offer many “win win” relationships between consumers and companies in both countries.

Culturally, China is only beginning to learn the ins and outs of the American hype machine, leading to some amusing pitch lines and displays that might benefit greatly from a Las Vegas style makeover. That said, it’s kind of “charming” to see the more subtle and respectful business tactics of Asia here in the USA. For example the passing of business cards is done with a bow and both hands.

Here from the official CES site, CESWeb.org, are several links to articles before and during the show.   I’ll follow this up with a list of some of my favorite articles about the themes at CES I found most interesting, to wit:

Rise of the Ultrabook / Thin Notebook / Hybrid Tablet

Slow but powerful ongoing convergence of internet with electronic devices of all types, especially mobile ones.

Does anybody really care about 3D TV?  Really?

Green tech skepticism is not a crime.

Internet TVs and YouTube keynote packed at the conference that hardly even talked about the social media and the internet 5 years ago.

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From ZDNet, January 12, 2012

“CES 2012: 10 Facebook Platform integrations”

From PC Magazine, January 12, 2012
“Great Audio Gear at CES 2012″

From Tulsa World, January 12, 2012
“Thin ultrabooks trend at 2012 Consumer Electronics Show”

From Los Angeles Times, January 12, 2012
“At CES, TV makers show off lighter, sharper sets”

From San Francisco Chronicle, January 12, 2012
“CES’ Eureka Park shows cutting-edge products”

From USA Today, January 12, 2012
“‘Smart’ TVs and other products proliferate at CES”

From The Irish Times, January 12, 2012
“Show time for electronics as record numbers exhibit at CES”

From Forbes, January 12, 2012
“CES 2012: Camera Makers Fight Back With Smart Devices”

From CNET, January 12, 2012
“Post-show report: Big OLEDs dominate TV news at CES 2012″

From Huffington Post, January 12, 2012
“Carmakers Count On Tech To Transform Autos Into Companions “

From BBC, January 11, 2012
“CES 2012: Environmentally sound technology on display”

From The Washington Post, January 11, 2012
“CES 2012: New smartphones, ultrabooks unveiled”

From The Mercury News, January 11, 2012
” inShare Magid on Tech: At CES, a new golden age for cars is beginning”

From The Seattle Times, January 11, 2012
“CES 2012: Gallery of new TVs — big, thin and bright”

From The New York Times, January 10, 2012
“CES Gets Started”

From NY Daily News, January 10, 2012
“CES 2012: Tech companies go ‘All in’ for Las Vegas convention”

From Daily Tech, January 9, 2012
“CES 2012: Samsung’s Series 5, Series 9 Ultrabooks Bow in Las Vegas “

From Las Vegas Sun, January 8, 2012
“2012 CES: Celebrity list includes Bieber, Snooki, 50 Cent, LL Cool J, Overeem”

From USA Today, January 8, 2012
“Yahoo and Tom Hanks to announce Net video project at CES”

From The Huffington Post, January 8, 2012
“5 Big Gizmo Trends for CES 2012 “

From CNET, January 8, 2012
“Leak Week makes CES better (opinion)”

From EE Times, January 7, 2012
“Hot parties at CES 2012″

From TechRadar, January 6, 2012
“Why we’re crazy about CES 2012″

From The Denver Post, January 6, 2012
“CES 2012 preview – robotic blocks and the show’s new spotlight on startups”

From The Wall Street Journal, January 5, 2012
“Big Gadget Show Expecting a Blowout”

From The Huffington Post, January 5, 2012
“Eureka Park And Green Innovation Coming To CES 201″

From Variety, January 2, 2012
“Kudos cornucopia set for CES”

From CNET, December 30, 2011
“Eight things I’m looking forward to seeing at CES”

From PR Newswire, December 28, 2011
“Finalists Announced for Mobile Apps Showdown; Winners to be Announced at 2012 International CES, January 12″

From PR Newswire, December 28, 2011
“Finalists Announced for Last Gadget Standing; Winners To Be Announced at 2012 International CES, January 12″

From Engadget, December 21, 2011
“CES 2012 to feature 94 startup companies in ‘Eureka Park TechZone’”

From CNET, December 20, 2011
“CES setting up its own startup alley”

From TechRadar, December 20, 2011
“CES 2012: what to expect Updated: Phones, cameras, computing, TV, gaming and more”

From CNET, December 19, 2011
“Faster phones and more Ice Cream Sandwich at CES 2012 “

From CNET, December 19, 2011
“CES 2012: The unlikeliest car show”

From CNET, December 19, 2011
“Clouds everywhere, voice control, home integration, and health: How software will bring it all together at CES 2012″

From Twice, December 19, 2011
“Home Audio: What’s Coming At CES 2012″

From CNET, December 19, 2011
“Predictions for CES 2012″

From Spike TV, December 16, 2011
“This Year’s CES Could Be the Year of the Tablet”

From CNET, December 16, 2011
“Better 3D, voice control, more apps: How CES 2012 will advance the TV”

From Spike TV, December 14, 2011
“The Greatest Celebrity Moments in CES History”

From EE Times, December 14, 2011
“CES: USB wall outlets power up consumer devices”

From Spike TV, December 13, 2011
“The Things We’re Most Looking Forward to Seeing at CES 2012″

From EE Times, December 9, 2011
“Top 10 CE innovation gadgets at CES”

From TechRadar, November 29, 2011
“CES 2012: Gary Shapiro talks tech”

From TechRadar, November 22, 2011
“CES 2012: what to expect”

From Mashable, November 18, 2011
“Ultrabooks Get Ready for Their Close-Up at CES 2012″

From PCWorld, November 16, 2011
“CES 2012 Gadget Preview”

CES 2012 Las Vegas – NRG Smart Home Exhibit

Originally uploaded by JoeDuck

One of the cleverest exhibits at CES was energy management company NRG, who used a combination of touchscreens, interactive exhibits like the hamster wheel above, and an electric DeLorean Sports Car to showcase their energy saving technologies.

CES 2012 Las Vegas

Originally uploaded by JoeDuck

New York Times online at CES 2012

The Google-owned online video service Youtube gave this morning’s keynote here at CES 2012.  It wasn’t all that interesting except for one amazing statistic.   They’re serving five billion hours of video per month now.   This would amount to about an hour of video for every person on earth old enough to access youtube.   I want some verification because that number is hard to believe, but if true it represents a shift in consumer media consumption that is simply staggering.

We all knew things were moving from offline to online media, but this suggests that online video adoption and usage is happening faster and with more gusto than all but the most enthusiastic online evangelists would have predicted.   In fact YouTube’s  Robert Kyncl noted how they have been constantly revising projections based on higher use than expected.

How will this trend affect us?    Probably in some very dramatic ways.   Heavy capital TV networks may increasingly see advertisers shifting to highly targeted niche markets, lowering the quality of network productions as money dries up.   Meanwhile more and more user generated content is pouring online, diverting more  attention away from traditional media.   The end result in terms of the content landscape?   I’m guessing we’ll see even more of a ” race to the bottom” in terms of content, where low quality lowbrow content will push out the better stuff.  Yet “high quality TV” has always been something of an oxymoron anyway, so nobody should lose any sleep as we watch our watching habits shift from our favorite TV drama to our favorite online personality’s content channel.   In fact I’d predict that we’ll even see some great quality, low cost shows come out as the barriers to entry fall away and millions more clever content producers flood the online landscape with …. more stuff.