From the humble VCR to the revolutionary compact disc, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has been a launching pad for groundbreaking innovations. This article explores some of CES's most celebrated successes and notable flops, highlighting how these technological advancements shaped the world we live in.
The mythical market for tech geeks is here again! Starting way back in 1967, the Consumer Electronics Show has been the launchpad where companies try to let their boldest offerings fly.But like anything else in life, some soar, while others crash and burn. Here’s a quick trip of CES’s biggest successes and most notable flops.When we think of CES now, sleek smartphones and spectral virtual/augmented realities come to mind. But half a century ago, things were a lot more solid and tactile.
watches. Unveiled at CES 2004, these watches could deliver news, weather, stock quotes, even sports updates via FM radio signals. It felt like science-fiction made real… but was also clunky, expensive, and relied on a subscription service. was ahead of its time, but not in a good way. By 2008, Microsoft quietly shelved the project.Industry standards usually get settled before consumers are asked to make a choice, but that was not the case between HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. For a few years, there was uncertainty when consumers needed to buy the next-gen DVD player for their homes. People had to ruminate between HD-DVD and Blu-Ray, not knowing which format future films would be in.
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