A panel of high-tech experts at the recently concluded International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) shared their views on some bigger developments leading toward computer and television. During a session, called 'Big Thinkers, Disruptive Technologies', experts revealed some of the emerging devices and networks that are expected to change the way consumers use technology. Tablet personal computers such as the Apple iPad proved a hot topic at the session.
According to Mel Coker, vice president of product development and operations for emerging devices at AT&T, tablet PCs, e-book readers and navigational devices are 'exploding', as are the applications created by tech developers for consumers who use the machines. One can expect the future to bring additional apps for tracking devices and electronic health records, he added.
Mike Rayfield, general manager of mobile business for visual-computing developer Nvidia, called tablets 'the next computing revolution'.
For Ted Theocheung, vice president of the PC and digital-home division of interface developer Synaptics, the future is in touch technologies. Smart phones, notebook PCs, TV remote controls and 'fourth screens' such as tablets and e-readers will all use touch technology to enable consumers to tap into information with simple gestures rather than keyboards, he said.
The 2011 International CES featured global industries including technology, automotive and entertainment markets. Major technology trends reportedly emerged from the CES show floor including the launch of more than 80 tablets, wireless 4G LTE, connected TV technologies, smart appliances - featured for the first time in show history - and electric vehicles.
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