44 CES 2012 Highlights

Gear Up for the 2013 Convention With a Look Back at CES 2012 Unveilings

— January 7, 2013 — Tech
As the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2013 gets ever closer, take a look back at CES 2012 highlights that include some of the most cutting-edge concepts and unveilings from the internationally renowned convention. The CES of 2012 was the event that kick started the electronics year by highlighting the finest innovations from start-ups as well as seasoned market moguls.

This collection of finds includes the most eye-catching unveilings that have added immensely to the electronics market over the past year. What you'll notice from the fine assortment of innovations on this list is that they range from items that are ready for release, whereas others still require a few tweaks. Nonetheless, each item was featured for the innovation it offered and will likely be back in 2013 with exciting results. The highly anticipated CES 2013 will be taking place on Tuesday, January 8th and running until Friday, January 11th.
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View-Controlling Technology
View-Controlling Technology
Technicolor's 'Personalized Content Rendering' Tracks Eye Movement
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Airplay Hip Hop Boomboxes
Airplay Hip Hop Boomboxes
Ludacris Unleashes the Soul Electronics ‘Party in a Box' at
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Smartphone-Charging Computer Monitors
Smartphone-Charging Computer Monitors
The AOC e2343fi Monitor is a Hi-Tech iDevice Dock
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Holistic Health Scales
Holistic Health Scales
The FitBit Aria Scale is Debuted at CES 2012
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Power-Boosting Wireless Trays
Power-Boosting Wireless Trays
The 'Mobee Magic Feet' Charge Devices Without Hassling Cables
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Customizable 3D Design App
Customizable 3D Design App
Sculpteo Allows Users to Create 3D Sculptures
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Sweeping Smartphone Displays
Sweeping Smartphone Displays
MMT's Monitor2Go is a Mobile Display and iPad 2 Case
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Palm-Sized Bass Blasters
Palm-Sized Bass Blasters
'foxLO' Brings Low Tones to Portable Speakers
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Wireless WiFi TVs
Wireless WiFi TVs
CES 2012 Welcomes Aquos Freestyle ConceptTV
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Simplified Cinema Sets
Simplified Cinema Sets
The Unity Home Theater System Packs Major Sound into a Tiny Stand
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Advanced Invisible Waterproofing
Advanced Invisible Waterproofing
The HzO Waterblocking Technology Debuts at CES 2012
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People-Powered 3D Publishers
People-Powered 3D Publishers
'Cube' by Cubify is Unveiled at Ces 2012 as Consumer-Based Printer
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Flattened Multi-Touch Displays
Flattened Multi-Touch Displays
The Ultra Slim IdeaCentre A720 Gets a Back-Bending Design
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Live 3D Sports Broadcasts
Live 3D Sports Broadcasts
'ESPN 3D' Goes from Reruns to Real-Time at CES 2012
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Impossibly Thin Tablets
Impossibly Thin Tablets
The Toshiba Excite is Finally Debuted at CES 2012
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Subtly Hued eReaders
Subtly Hued eReaders
The Ectaco jetbook Color Features E Ink Display Perfect for Students
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Powerful Re-Charger Pods
Powerful Re-Charger Pods
The Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Keeps Dying Phones Alive at CES 2012
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Beastly Battery-Powered Phones
Beastly Battery-Powered Phones
The SpareOne Cellphone Shown at CES 2012 Lives 15 Years
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Mind-Reading Armbands
Mind-Reading Armbands
BodyWave Technology at CES 2012 is Mind-Control Without a Headset
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Soaring Spy Toys
Soaring Spy Toys
The Wi-Spi is Debuted at CES 2012 as the Spyware of the Future
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Energy-Tracking Outlets
Energy-Tracking Outlets
Tri Cascade Elka 700-10 Thermostat Monitors Energy Via Wi-Fi
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Multi-Platform Transfer Rods
Multi-Platform Transfer Rods
Wormhole Station Can Share Files Between Different Tech Devices
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Robot Window Cleaners
Robot Window Cleaners
The Ecovac Winbot is Polishing up at CES 2012
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Funky Flying Cameras
Funky Flying Cameras
The Parrot AR Drone 2.0 Can Turn Your Reality Digital
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Speedy Lightweight Laptops
Speedy Lightweight Laptops
The Acer Aspire S5 Ultrabook is Announced at CES 2012
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Single-Click Panoramic Cams
Single-Click Panoramic Cams
Tamaggo 360-Imager Takes Full 360 Degree Pictures at CES 2012
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Instantaneous Can Coolers
Instantaneous Can Coolers
The LG Blast Chiller Cools a Can of Beer in Five Minutes
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Virtual Display Headsets
Virtual Display Headsets
The 'Golden-i Headset' is Unveiled at CES 2012
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Graffiti Sound Systems
Graffiti Sound Systems
The Ecko Spray Speaker Lets You Tag with Sound
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Classy Convertible Laptops
Classy Convertible Laptops
Lenovo's 'IdeaPad Yoga' Tablet is Unveiled at CES 2012
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Low-Slung Eco Cars
Low-Slung Eco Cars
The Fisker Karma Supercar at CES 2012 is Equipped with Large Solar Panels
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Diet-Friendly Fridges
Diet-Friendly Fridges
The New Smart ThinQ Fridge Debuted at CES 2012
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Upcycled Telephone Speakers
Upcycled Telephone Speakers
'Dreyfuss Special' by Uncle Oswald Is Our Hero Makes Use of Waste
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Oversized Bluetooth Headsets
Oversized Bluetooth Headsets
The 'Parrot Zik' Headphones are Sleek and Stylish
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Web-Surfing Windows
Web-Surfing Windows
Samsung 'Smart Window' is Touchable and Transparent at CES 2012
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Hybrid Computer Gamepads
Hybrid Computer Gamepads
Chameleon X-1 Assassin's Creed Mouse Has a Slick New Look
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3D Animal Art
3D Animal Art
Casio Unveils Secret 3D Pictures Printing Technique
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Mind-Blowing Melon Cases
Mind-Blowing Melon Cases
The Sensic 'SmartGoggles' Debuted at CES 2012
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Practically Professional Cameras
Practically Professional Cameras
The New Canon Powershot G1 X Has Arrived at CES 2012
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Transparent Touchpad Laptops
Transparent Touchpad Laptops
CES 2012: Intel's 'Nikiski' Notebook Will Keep You Constantly Update
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Alpine Athlete Spy Goggles
Alpine Athlete Spy Goggles
Recon MOD Live Goggles Pair with Android at CES 2012
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Transportable Touchscreen Stoves
Transportable Touchscreen Stoves
Cook Anywhere with the Thermador Freedom Induction Cooktop
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Strikingly Sophisticated Smartphones
Strikingly Sophisticated Smartphones
The Porsche & BlackBerry P'9981 Model at CES 2012 is Revamped
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Interactive Sense-screen Tables
Interactive Sense-screen Tables
Microsoft Surface SUR40 Features an Improved User Interface
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