ces 2017 insights
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TOP 5 CES 2017 INSIGHTS
CES 2017 STATS
• 50th year • 175,000+ total attendees • 55,000+ intn’l. attendees • 3,800+ exhibitors • 600+ startups • 6,500 media • 2.6 million net sq. ft.
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TOP 5 INSIGHTS
Automotive is the epicenter of innovation today • The most powerful computer consumers have ever had • Will be the new “living/conference/entertainment room” on the move • Sensor innovation will affect consumer experience in a big way • Interaction no longer limited to a touch screen • Integrated AI will predict passenger needs • Self-driving coming sooner than expected; will it affect
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Voice integration continues to gain momentum • Natural human interfaces are now real • Amazon’s Alexa is the platform • Alexa is being built into products everywhere • 7,000+ custom Alexa skills, with more coming every day • 30% of interactions via voice projected in next two years • Is it already affecting how people speak with each other & robots alike?
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Home automation: a curious twist • 63% growth expected in 2017, but will it continue? • 75% of purchases are driven by safety & comfort; 68% by energy efficiency • Homes are anticipating needs • Is this a commodity already?
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Artificial intelligence is here to stay • Improving the knowledge of everything (cars, fashion, homes) • Doing things now that consumers don’t want to do themselves • Learning faster than ever • Predicting human behavior & evolving accordingly
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Fashion & technology are stepping it up • Not just about color. Patterns and textures rule. • Designer and tech accessories (USB chargers, power banks, adapters &
more) are all the rage • Consumers want devices to reflect their personal style • More brands teaming up with manufacturers in new & different ways
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This is just a taste of what we saw and learned at CES 2017. Contact us if you are interested in hearing more about technology and trends that will impact you.