CES 2017: Tech show looks beyond ‘smart,’ to new ‘realities’


  • TECH
  • Tuesday, 03 Jan 2017

CES is among the world's biggest trade shows, and last year drew 177,000 attendees over exhibit space of 2.47 million square feet (230,000 square meters). © AFP PHOTO / ROBYN BECK

SAN FRANCISCO: The mega-extravaganza of the tech world in Las Vegas is showcasing an array of new devices that get smarts from computer chips, sensors and artificial intelligence, but go further by opening doors to augmented or virtual realities. 

The Consumer Electronics Show, which begins with a series of media events on Jan 3 will offer trade professionals a look at new robotics, connected cars and a dizzying assortment of gizmos from connected sneakers to drones. 

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