TECHNOLOGIES TO watch - Consumer Electronics Association
TECHNOLOGIES TO watch - Consumer Electronics Association
TECHNOLOGIES TO watch - Consumer Electronics Association
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<strong>TECHNOLOGIES</strong> <strong>TO</strong><strong>watch</strong>FIVE <strong>TECHNOLOGIES</strong> <strong>TO</strong> WATCH IntroductionExpand your Horizons1Welcome to the latest edition of Five Technologies to Watch. This annual<strong>Consumer</strong> <strong>Electronics</strong> <strong>Association</strong> (CEA) publication dissects newtechnologies that are shaping our future. With so many promising digitaltechnologies, it is tough to choose just five.This year we look at the home operating system, Wi-Fi/ultra wideband,recordable digital video, mobile gaming and hi-res audio. And for the firsttime, the publication has a special bonus section that focuses on the future ofCE. Learn about one of the first nanotechnology-based TVs, how softwareradios will truly allow world phones – wonderful news for internationaltravelers – and some unique applications for biometrics in wearabletechnologies that include highly miniaturized computers and sensors.Even more amazing, holograms soon may be used to avoid driver distractionissues when placing a cellular call while driving and flexible displays are onthe way that wrap around any device – a cell phone, a PDA – even your wrist.3D television? Yep, it’s in the works but still a few years away.Although the economy is facing challenges, the consumer technologyindustry continues to be a bright spot with sales expected to reach$95 billion for 2003.I hope that Five Technologies to Watch increases your curiosity to learnmore about the digital technologies that rapidly are changing our world.What better place to educate yourself than at the 2004 International CES inLas Vegas, Nev. from January 8-11! Come to this current day bazaar to see thedigital wares and services from more than 2,000 exhibitors. For moreinformation, visit www.CESweb.org.And the International CES also is the place to learn about technology. CEAhosts more than 100 conference sessions that feature 300 technology expertsfocusing on areas like wireless technology, electronic gaming, mobiletechnology, home networking, home entertainment, emerging technologies,technology policy and business solutions.Come to CES and expand your horizons even further. The future is coming,ready or not.Gary ShapiroCEA President and CEOOC<strong>TO</strong>BER 20035 <strong>TECHNOLOGIES</strong> <strong>TO</strong> <strong>watch</strong>
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