A record 160 companies at official press event kick off a week of 20,000 product launches at #CES2016 Photo courtesy of CES 2016

Las Vegas, NV, USA – January 06, 2016

• Innovation Showcase, Global Product Launches and Intel and Volkswagen Keynotes Top Preshow Events

CES® 2016 opened its doors today spanning the largest exhibit floor in the show’s 49-year history, with 2.4 million net square feet of exhibit space and featuring more than 3,600 companies, including a record 500 startups.

A record 160 companies at official press event kick off a week of 20,000 product launches at #CES2016 Photo courtesy of CES 2016

Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), formerly the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, CES 2016 runs through Saturday, January 9, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association. Photo courtesy of CES 2016

“CES kicks off today as the global platform where emerging technology meets the marketplace. I’m like a kid in a candy store this week, surrounded by mind-blowing innovation that is truly improving the human experience,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association.
“From robotics, 3D printing and unmanned systems to automotive tech, wearables and beyond, our world is changing as technology connects us all and works to solve the impossible. It is incredible we get to bring together so many industry visionaries, influencers and entrepreneurs this week at CES to showcase how tech is changing the world. The energy in Las Vegas right now is palpable.”

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich takes the stage at CES 2016. Brian M. Krzanich was appointed chief executive officer of Intel Corporation and elected a member of the board of directors on May 16, 2013. He is the sixth CEO in the company's history, succeeding Paul S. Otellini. Krzanich has progressed through a series of technical and leadership roles at Intel, most recently serving as the COO since January 2012. His open-minded approach to problem solving and listening to customers' needs has extended the company's product and technology leadership and created billions of dollars in value for the company. Photo courtesy of CES 2016

Intel kicked off Tuesday’s keynotes with art and a concert followed by the company’s CEO Brian Krzanich asking the audience to fist pump the lit bracelets that were on each chair.

Intel had it all, including next-generation drones, robots and more.

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich takes the stage at CES 2016. Photo courtesy of CES 2016

Krzanich announced a number of new innovations that incorporate Intel’s technology, including the Oakley Radar Pace smart eyewear, featuring a real-time, voice-activated coaching system designed to improve and enhance athletes’ training and performance and the Typhoon H Drone, powered by Intel’s RealSense technology to avoid collisions in real time.

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich takes the stage at CES 2016. Photo courtesy of CES 2016

Later Tuesday evening, Dr. Herbert Diess, chairman, board of management, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, took the keynote stage and addressed the company’s recent diesel issue, stating that “we are doing everything possible to make it right,” and discussed the company’s focus on creating a “New Volkswagen” and redefining and re-engineering every aspect of VW.

Gary Shapiro welcomes Dr. Herbert Diess to the CES 2016 stage at the VW Keynote. July 1, 2015, Dr. Herbert Diess was appointed as Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG and Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Diess held several positions at BMW AG and Robert Bosch GmBH. He studied vehicle technology at Munich University of Applied Sciences in 1977 and then mechanical engineering at Munich Technical University from 1978 to 1983. After obtaining his degree in engineering, Diess was a scientific assistant at the Institute for Tool Machines and Plant Management of Munich Technical University, where he obtained a doctorate in the field of assembly automation in 1987. Photo courtesy of CES 2016

Dr. Diess then announced the new e-Golf Touch, a zero emissions, all-electric car, as “a smartphone on wheels” that will be available before CES 2017.

Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess speaking at the VW Keynote. Photo courtesy of CES 2016

Additionally, the electric BUDD-e, a unique concept for a long-distance electric vehicle, was unveiled as the "first car in the Internet of Things."

Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess speaking at the VW Keynote. Photo courtesy of CES 2016

Users will be able to connect the smart home with the smart car through partnership announcements with LG and startup company Door Bird.

Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess speaking at the VW Keynote. Photo courtesy of CES 2016

Preshow press events kicked off Monday with the largest CES Unveiled in show history.

The official media event of CES 2016, CES Unveiled featured more than 160 exhibiting companies, including a record-breaking 52 startups from Eureka Park – the dedicated CES exhibit area for early-stage companies.

Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess speaking at the VW Keynote. Photo courtesy of CES 2016

Exhibitors offered a sneak preview of products launching at the show to more than 2,000 media, covering the latest in sensors, 3D printing, the Internet of Things, wearables, virtual reality and robotics all captured in the official highlight reel.

http://www.cesweb.org/News/CES-TV/Video-Detail?vID=U6RLzpTZT71q&dID=DliGIusJiD1C&sID=OhYr3WpdgEMj  

Companies big and small use CES to introduce the latest innovation to the global market.

Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess speaking at the VW Keynote. Photo courtesy of CES 2016

Major product announcements continued during Tuesday’s CES Press Day, which featured 28 exhibitor press conferences kicking off and setting the tone for a week that will see some 20,000 products launched.

Attendees at CES Unveiled Las Vegas on January 4, 2016. Photo courtesy of CES 2016

Major product debuts included:

• Bosch – In-Vehicle Audio/Video System with Personalized Haptic Touchscreen, including haptic control so drivers can feel the buttons on the screen and receive touch feedback

• Casio – Smart Outdoor Watch WSD-F10 powered by Android Wear, the first watch with a built-in microphone that is water resistance up to 50 meters and features a dual layer display structure that meets U.S. military standards

• DISH – Hopper 3, powering up to seven home TVs at once, and comes with 16 tuners and a "Sports Bar Mode" that lets owners watch four regular HD channels at once on their Ultra HD TV

• FitBit - FitBit Blaze, a new smart fitness watch designed to balance fitness and style

• GoSun – The E-Grill fries, roasts and bakes, powered by an electric heater or a solar panel that captures solar energy to cook after the sun goes down

• Hisense – 2016 line of TVs with ULED technology, which is three times brighter than OLED and has quantum dot technology

• HS Innovation GmbH – RUN ROCKETS™ & DIGITAL SKI™, high-end precision sensors attached to skis or running shoes that measure the exact movements of the skis or user’s feet

• Kia – The Drive Wise combines the current advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) with telematics, bringing faster and more accurate assistance for drivers

• LG – LG Signature OLED TV, featuring picture-on-glass design, a 2.57 mm panel, Dolby Vision technology, and an integrated speaker system with a built-in woofer

• Marathon Laundry – Smart laundry machine that customizes wash cycles and allows users to switch from washer to dryer without removing clothes

• MobileHelp – Next-generation remote health medical alarm that pairs with smartphones

• Monster – The Blaster boombox, which produces bi-directional sound with full and deep bass

• Morpx Inc. – Mu smart toy, a sensor add-on that acts as a smart eye and brain for your existing remote controlled toys

• Nobo – B60 health and fitness app, which monitors hydration in real-time during exercise

• Panasonic – DX900 4K LED TV and UB900 UHD Blu-ray Player, as well as the Technics SL-1200 high-fi turntable

• Qualcomm – Snapdragon 602A automotive processor, which will be used in 2017 Audi cars, allowing for high bandwidth in-vehicle Internet connectivity

• Samsung – KS9500 SUHD TV, highlighting quantum dot technology, High Dynamic Range (HDR) and 4K Ultra HD resolution capabilities with the world’s first bezel-less design

• Sony – 4K HDR TV (X930D series) features new slim backlight drive technology, voice recognition in 40 languages, Sony’s exclusive Content Bar and ultra-thin design

• StreamTV – Unveiled Ultra-D 4K Glasses-Free technology

• TCL – QUHD TV with quantum dot, local dimming, IDP engine and HDR technology offering a wider color gamut

• Valeo – Les Lunettes by Valeo are connected, technology-packed glasses that improve driver visibility day and night by reducing glare from different sources

• ZTE – GrandX3, carried by Cricket, features 5.5” HD infinity edge display, Qualcomm 1.3 GHz Quad-Core Processor, 16 GB ROM (expandable to 64 GB) and LTE speeds

Scenes from CES Unveiled Las Vegas on January 4, 2016 at Mandalay Bay. Photo courtesy of CES 2016

CES 2016 runs today through Saturday, January 9.

For the latest CES product announcements and breaking news, visit CESweb.org.

http://www.cesweb.org/  


About CES

CES is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technology.

It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for almost 50 years - the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace.

As the largest hands-on event of its kind, CES features all aspects of the industry.

And because it is owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM – formerly the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® – the technology trade association representing the $287 billion U.S. consumer technology industry, it attracts the world’s business leaders and pioneering thinkers to a forum where the industry’s most relevant issues are addressed.

Check out CES video highlights.

http://www.cesweb.org/News/CES-TV  

Follow CES online at www.CESweb.org  

and on social.

http://www.cesweb.org/social  


About Consumer Technology Association

Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM, formerly Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, is the trade association representing the $287 billion U.S. consumer technology industry.

More than 2,200 companies – 80 percent are small businesses and startups; others are among the world’s best known brands – enjoy the benefits of CTA membership including policy advocacy, market research, technical education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships.

Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association. Photo courtesy of CES 2016

CTA also owns and produces CES® – the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technology.

Profits from CES are reinvested into CTA’s industry services.


Press Contacts:

Krista Silano
703-907-4331
Ksilano@ce.org  

Allison Fried
703-907-7603
afried@ce.org  


Source: CES 2016

http://www.cesweb.org/News/Press-Releases  



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