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A model stands in front of Samsung's 110 inch Ultra HDTV at the 2013 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Image Credit: AFP
Attendees wearing 3-D glasses watch the world's first '3-D video wall' during a presentation at the LG booth during the 2013 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Image Credit: AFP
Visitors check Sony's new portable gaming console PSVITA during the 2013 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Image Credit: AFP
Consumers view the Audi R18 e-tron quattro hybrid racing car and first hybrid to win the LeMans race in 2012, at the 2013 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Image Credit: AFP
Hostesses of Appeal Brazil offer iPad cases at the 2013 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Image Credit: AFP
The back of a Samsung Galaxy connected camera is displayed during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The camera does everything a smartphone can do except make phone calls, a representative said. The camera connects to the internet via 3G/4G, through AT&T or Verizon, and via Wi-Fi. Image Credit: REUTERS
A Casio G-Shock Bluetooth watch is displayed during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The $180.00 watch synchs with phones that have Bluetooth 4.0 or above, presently iPhone 4s and 5, and can alert the wearer to incoming emails, text messages and phone calls. Image Credit: REUTERS
An Audi RS 5 Cabriolet is displayed during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Image Credit: REUTERS
A Sony AV receiver with Bluetooth (below), using MirrorLink to synchronize with a Sony smartphone, is on display in the automotive electronics section of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The receiver is available at specialty retailers for $699.00. Image Credit: REUTERS
Samsung's Smart Care washer and dryer are on display at the 2013 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Image Credit: AFP
Audi's revolutionary Matrix Highbeam and Laser beam fog light technology is introduced during the 2013 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Centers. Image Credit: AFP
The Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra mobile phone is displayed during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The phone is the world's thinnest at only 6.45mm. Image Credit: REUTERS
Vistors take a break during the 2013 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Image Credit: AFP
A man looks over a Panasonic 4K tablet featuring a 20-inch screen during the first day of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Image Credit: REUTERS
The Social Media Command Center software, powered by the Salesforce Marketing Cloud, monitors and displays social media traffic during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Image Credit: REUTERS
CES Electric Friend Minis are displayed at the Noetic booth during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The animal-shaped speakers with retractable cords are expected to be in stores this spring. Image Credit: REUTERS
A convertible Lenovo Ultrabook is displayed at an Intel news conference during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Intel announced improvements to its processors including one with "all day" battery life. Intel also announced the availability of live and on-demand pay TV content to Intel devices. Image Credit: REUTERS
LG OLED televisions are displayed at the LG booth at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Image Credit: AP
Joe Stinziano, executive vice-president for Samsung Electronics America debuts the company's new 85" Ultra High Definition television at the Samsung news conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Image Credit: REUTERS
A Sony NEX-FS700 camcorder is displayed during a Sony news conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The camera will be able to record in 4K after a firmware upgrade expected this summer. Image Credit: REUTERS
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks in front of Microsoft products at the Qualcomm pre-show keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Image Credit: REUTERS
Sony Xperia Z smart phones are displayed during a Sony news conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Image Credit: REUTERS
A man walks past the Intel booth at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Image Credit: AP
A model holds a Sharp IGZO Tablet Aquos Pad at their news conference during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Sharp introduced new television technology and devices made with IGZO technology (Indium gallium zinc oxide) which promises ultra-high screen resolution with very low power usage. Image Credit: REUTERS
Michael Abary, senior vice-president for Samsung Electronics America, shows off a Series 7 Chronos laptop at the Samsung news conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Image Credit: REUTERS
A pair of Matrix Qube pocket speakers from Matrix Audio are on display at a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada. The pocket size speakers sell for USD 50 each and are currently available. Image Credit: AFP
A Tim Tebow (L) and Usain Bolt-themed Soul SL300 noise cancelling headphones displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The headphones retail for $299.00. Image Credit: REUTERS
An EGO video camera is displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The Wi-Fi enabled camera mountable Full HD camera has live view features through a smart device. The camera retails for $179.00. Image Credit: REUTERS
A 12-button Gila GX Gaming Series mouse by Genius is displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The extremely precise mouse can record up to 72 macro keys per button, a representative said. The mouse retails for $99.00. Image Credit: REUTERS
A GoalZero solar powered Yeti 150 is displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. A utility class Yeti1250 solar generator kit is also available. The smaller unit is $199.00. The larger unit is in stores now and runs about $2000.00 with solar panels. Image Credit: REUTERS
The Yurbuds sport earphones are displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The earphones can be made ambient-aware or noise isolating depending earpieces used. Both types are included. The earphones retail for $99.00. Image Credit: REUTERS
A Netatmo urban weather station is displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The personal indoor and outdoor weather station monitors a variety of conditions and sends the information to your wireless device. The $179 system is available online and is expected in retail stores in a few months. ) Image Credit: REUTERS
A smart phone with HzO Waterblock technology is dipped in beer at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The system is currently marketed at manufacturers but may have future consumer applications, a representative said. Image Credit: REUTERS
A La Crosse tornado alert radio is displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The radio is similar to a regular weather alert radios but has the ability to select only the tornado alerts that are for your area. The radio will retail for $59.00 and begin shipping at the end of April 2013. Image Credit: REUTERS
A woman demonstrates the Nectar mobile power source at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The device announced on Sunday at CES, will charge and power a mobile device for up to two weeks. Image Credit: REUTERS
A man shows off the "ampjacket" acoustic amplifier by kubxlab at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The device, introduced on Sunday, claims to make an iPhone two times louder using an acoustic channel with a MSRP of $34.95. Image Credit: REUTERS
French Parrot introduces their automatic 4 rottor flying drones during the opening event ''CES Unveiled'' during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Mandalay Bay Hotel resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Image Credit: AFP
A Parrot Flower Power wireless device is displayed on top of an iPad at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The device monitors conditions of your plants and sends a visual alert if a plant needs attention. The device is expected to be available by the end of 2013 but a price has not been set. Image Credit: REUTERS
An Eversense electronic thermostat by Allure Energy is on display at a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada. The electronic energy management system allows a user to control the a home environment using a smartphone. Image Credit: AFP
Journalists make interview through an iPad during the opening event ''CES Unveiled'' during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Mandalay Bay Hotel resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Image Credit: AFP
WeMo light switch by Belkin is displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The $49.00 switch, controlled wireless with a smart device, is expected to be in stores this summer. Image Credit: REUTERS
A Soul Party In A Box is displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The wireless high performance entertainment system is available now and retails for $999.00. The device has multiple inputs including microphone inputs for karaoke. Image Credit: REUTERS
Nitza Martinez shows off an 84-inch Ultra HD LED television by LG Electronics at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The retail price for the television is $19,999.99. Image Credit: REUTERS
The Nectar by Lilliputian is on display at a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada. The power supply provide a portable source to recharge your mobile devices. Image Credit: AFP

PICTURES CES, the world’s largest technology conference kicks off

Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world’s largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs until January 11 and is expected to feature 3,100 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees, begins in Las Vegas.

Compiled by Balaram Menon, Senior Web Producer
January 9, 2013

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