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“Are you born mobile?”

Jan 06, 2013
PJ Jacobowitz of Qualcomm gives you a sneak peek of tomorrow night’s keynote address at the 2013 International CES. Paul Jacobs, Chairman and CEO of Qualcomm Inc. will deliver the preshow keynote address 6:30 p.m. tomorrow night at The Venetian, Palazzo Ballroom. This keynote address will include “a big announcement, a famous band, a host of famous guests -- and an amazing amount of technology.”  Check out Digital Dialogue for an inside look at the 2013 International CES Preshow Keynote!

The Verge Hits the Show Floor to See How CES is Built

Jan 06, 2013
Wondering what the 2013 International CES show floor looks like right now? The Verge offers an exciting visual sneak preview at all the work taking place right now to get the show ready to open the doors on Tuesday. Get more CES news in our media coverage section.

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Explore the CES Show Floor with our Social Check-in Game

Jan 06, 2013
The more you see, the more you earn. Play the “Explore the Floor” check-in game at this year’s International CES by earning points from checking in to areas or events on the show floor using Foursquare or the Facebook check-in app! Every time you put in your location you gain points. Different areas may be worth more than others, so be sure to check out the entire show floor. At the end of each day we will award the top scorer a $150 gift card to a local Las Vegas restaurant! A grand prize of a $500 Visa gift card will be awarded on the Monday following the show for the overall highest score.

MacTech Insight: Your Expert Peek Inside the Apple Market

Jan 04, 2013
Everyone wants to know the latest and the inside track about Apple and its products. Whether Mac, iPhone, AppleTV, etc. the people behind MacTech Magazine have been working with Apple technologies since 1984. Hear from those experts that "live Apple" every day to hear what Apple may be up to next. Join the discussion and get the inside scoop on everything Apple Thursday, January 10.

Travel Tips for CES

Jan 03, 2013
Are you joining us in Las Vegas next week for the 2013 International CES? We have some important and helpful hotel and travel information for you. Visit our Hotel/Travel page on CESweb to learn more about getting to and around Las Vegas. We have also included a guide of Las Vegas Travel Tips to answer all your questions. [Read More]

Gary Shapiro Shares Vision for 2013 CES and Beyond

Jan 02, 2013
Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), recently participated in a Google+ Hangout video chat with TWICE magazine. Gary spoke with Steve Smith, editor-in-chief, about the 2013 CES, as well as what Gary expects to see at CES in future years. Gary also shared insight on CEA’s newest book, Ninja Innovation. Watch the video and be sure to join the International CES community on Google+.

Last Chance to Register for $100

Jan 01, 2013
Have you registered for the 2013 International CES? The CES show floor opens next week and you do not want to miss this year’s show. It’s not too late to register! The registration fee increases to $200 at 5:01 p.m. EST on January 2. Save $100 on your CES registration by registering before this deadline. Register now!

Enabling Safe Driving at the 2013 CES

Dec 31, 2012
With the increasing public focus on distracted driving, the Safe Driver TechZone at CES is an amazing opportunity to see new technologies that empower drivers to use their in-vehicle electronics in a safe and responsible way. Safe Driver will feature products that assist in auto collision avoidance, land drift assistance, parking, speed monitoring, hands-free, text-to-voice, driver drowsiness detection, GPS, mapping technologies and much more. A record number of automotive manufacturers will exhibit at the upcoming 2013 International CES.

Wireless Technology Takes Center Stage at 2013 CES

Dec 28, 2012
The 2013 International CES will unveil the latest wireless technologies and trends across the mobile connected universe. With more than 1,200 exhibitors showcasing wireless technologies at the 2013 CES, mobile connected devices are driving the industry as consumers seek to stay connected anywhere, anytime. CEA research shows that smartphone sales will see continued growth in 2013 and will remain the primary revenue driver for the industry. Shipment revenues for smartphones are expected to reach $37 billion in 2013, with more than 125.8 million units shipping to dealers, up 16 percent from 2012. Tablet computers also are expected to see phenomenal growth. In 2013, unit sales of tablets are projected to surpass 105 million (up 54 percent), resulting in $35.6 billion in shipment revenue, up 22 percent year-over-year. [Read more]

2013 CES Expands Focus on Public Policy

Dec 27, 2012
The focus on public policy will grow at the 2013 CES during the Consumer Electronics Association’s Innovation Policy Summit. The summit will host discussions from top government officials and representatives from startups and established consumer electronics companies to highlight the relationship between groundbreaking products and technology policies at the 2013 CES, the world’s largest innovation event. Speakers include representatives from the U.S. Congress, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Google and Verizon as well as the Chairman and all four Commissioners from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). "By bringing leading government officials together with individuals from some of America’s greatest and most innovative companies, we hope to encourage a more collaborative future between policy efforts and the technology industry,” said Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, CEA. [Read more]