A bizarre peek at tomorrow's technology
Imagine, if you will, a high-tech flea market.
Now walk down the neatly arranged aisles of the International Expo at the Consumer Electronics Show and keep handy the expression, "I didn't know they could do that."
You'll be saying it often.
Always wanted a solar-powered backpack? Looking for a line of kid-proof digital cameras? Does your desk need a dancing pig or a singing mouse? (Really? Mine too!)
A lifeline to Western buyers for many Asia technology makers, the Expo features hundreds of booths from companies you and I have never heard of. Each company is eager to tell you why their latest product is the perfect component for your next big innovation
I couldn't help but thinking if I were looking for a startup idea - this would be the perfect place to start.
How about a Micro SD WiFi card: a tiny penny-sized cards that slide into many mobile phones - with included wireless networking. An SD memory card for your digital camera with integrated GPS receiver?
It's all here waiting to be discovered and may even become a part of the products we talk about at next year's show.
International Expo at CES 2008:
Digital video and still cameras on display:
Wireless on a Micro SD card and bluetooth GPS receiver on an SD card:
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More of Brian's CES coverage for KOMO:
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Now walk down the neatly arranged aisles of the International Expo at the Consumer Electronics Show and keep handy the expression, "I didn't know they could do that."
You'll be saying it often.
Always wanted a solar-powered backpack? Looking for a line of kid-proof digital cameras? Does your desk need a dancing pig or a singing mouse? (Really? Mine too!)
A lifeline to Western buyers for many Asia technology makers, the Expo features hundreds of booths from companies you and I have never heard of. Each company is eager to tell you why their latest product is the perfect component for your next big innovation
I couldn't help but thinking if I were looking for a startup idea - this would be the perfect place to start.
How about a Micro SD WiFi card: a tiny penny-sized cards that slide into many mobile phones - with included wireless networking. An SD memory card for your digital camera with integrated GPS receiver?
It's all here waiting to be discovered and may even become a part of the products we talk about at next year's show.
International Expo at CES 2008:
Digital video and still cameras on display:
Wireless on a Micro SD card and bluetooth GPS receiver on an SD card:
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More of Brian's CES coverage for KOMO:
- CES 2008: Technology in the toilets
- Logitech products a TV-surfer's dream
- Lost? Help's a gadget away at the 2008 CES
- New cameras by Casio: One for size, one for speed
Brian M. Westbrook covers the Internet, the latest technology and the hottest gadgets. To reach Brian send an e-mail to techexpert@brianwestbrook.com .