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A look into day one at #CES2016
With the excitement from Netflix after announcing that Netflix was going live in over 130 countries, including most African countries,…
With the excitement from Netflix after announcing that Netflix was going live in over 130 countries, including most African countries, this could be among the most exciting news in day one at CES 2016.
But then a lot happened and is still happening at the 2016 CES in regards to how Tech innovations are revolutionizing our world and how we live. From connected cars to connected homes and wearable technologies, the Internet of Things is quite taking shape with more and more tech giants now focusing on the the future of the IoT/E world.
More than 3,600 exhibitors unveiled new products on the largest show floor in CES history – spanning more than 2.4 million NSF – and keynotes from the leaders of Netflix, GM and IBM kicked off the world’s lar.
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Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM, formerly the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), CES 2016, the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies, runs through Saturday, January 9, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM , officially opened CES 2016 on the keynote stage highlighted the many ways technology is changing the world and solving some of the planet’s most complex problems through revolutionary products and services such as drone delivery, automated driving, the sharing economy, 3D printing and more.
He also shared his vision of a connected world that is changing rapidly as “billions of intelligent products and services are now woven into the daily fabric of our lives.” Shapiro continued, “I see a world with connected devices that are constantly learning and discovering new ways of doing everything; improving the way we live.”
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Reed Hastings, co-founder and CEO of Netflix, followed with his opening keynote during which he and Ted Sarantos, chief content officer, Netflix, announced several new Netflix Original Series airing in 2016 including The Crown, a biographical story of Queen Elizabeth II.
Hastings finished his keynote by announcing that, Netflix became available in 130 new countries, including India, South Korea, Turkey, Poland and most African Countries.
Mary Barra, chairman and CEO of General Motors, also introduced the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, a fully electric vehicle that can travel 200 miles on a single charge and is slated to go into production this year. “The Bolt EV is truly the first electric vehicle that cracks the code of long range and affordable price,” Barra said. “It’s for anyone who wants to save time, money and the environment in a car that’s truly fun to drive.” In touting the Bolt’s innovative tech features, like its wide-angle rear camera, quick-charge battery and navigation with EV-specific routing, Barra stressed that today’s car is more than just a car – “it’s an upgradable platform for new technologies.”
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Ginni Rometty, chairman, president and CEO of IBM, concluded Wednesday’s keynote lineup discussing IBM’s role in the next phase of the Internet of Things (IoT): cognitive computing. She said the challenge of IoT today is making sense of all the data we’re creating and capturing. “The future of the Internet of Things is cognitive,” Rometty said. “It will change what you make, it will change how you operate, and IoT will change who you are.” Rometty announced partnerships with Under Armour, Medtronic and Softbank Robotics, who are all using Watson, IBM’s computing power technology that makes sense of data generated by connected devices.
The event also saw Shapiro open IBM’s keynote by announcing a research partnership between the CTA Foundation and IBM to study how cognitive computing will transform lives as we age and transform the lives of those living with disabilities.
Day one evnt also featured The C Space Storytellers conference track, which explored the unique relationship between content, technology and the art of innovation. The program featured executives from global brands including AOL, Facebook, GE, LinkedIn, Pandora, Salesforce and Target, as well as artist, entrepreneur and TV host Nick Canon.
Topics discussed included the importance of furthering innovation through strategic partnerships; the global shift to mobile; creating and maintain healthy brands; building consumer engagement and the future of content delivery. When discussing the new age of data, Cannon remarked, “People like to say that content is king, but now, data, or information, is king.”