CES 2015: The VAR Guy's Top Tech Picks
Why We Love It: These cool motorized skates allow users to zoom around by strapping the devices to their shoes. Although they might not be the easiest thing to learn how to use, who wouldn’t want to try getting to work on electric skates?
Why We Love It: The latest model of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset is shaping up to be even more impressive than the DK2 or the Gear VR, with realistic 3D environments and some pretty nifty implications for immersive gaming and virtual tours.
Why We Love It: Like Google Glass, only less conspicuous, these smart glasses allow the user to measure posture and step count as well as track eye movement and blinking to monitor fatigue. And the best part is, most people probably won’t even notice you’re wearing them.
Why We Love It: This button-sized chip is sure to make a splash among the growing crowd of smart device makers looking to give their watches, glasses and wearables more heft.
Why We Love It: Close your eyes and imagine getting a cable bill for just $20 a month. Now open your eyes and check out Sling TV, a new service that is expected to give users access to a package of channels including ESPN, TBS and Disney Channel directly through your Xbox One or set top box.
Why We Love It: Mercedes’ autonomous car concept is so sleek that it’s reminiscent of something out of science fiction. We may need to wait several more years before the future of truly driverless cars become a reality, but it’s nice to know we’ll be cruising in style if Mercedes has their way.
Why We Love It: Sprout combines a scanner, depth sensor, high-resolution camera and projector into a single device, giving users the ability to scan objects and create 3D models. Sprout also includes an integrated touchmat to manipulate objects.
Why We Love It: This 3D printer is capable of spinning up food items such as cake decorations, chocolate and pizza. That’s right, 3D-printed pizza. ‘Nuff said.
Why We Love It: While the StoreDot Smartphone Battery Turbo-Recharge is still theoretical, the product could be a game-changer by helping busy employees charge their devices in just 30 seconds if the technology is sound.
Why We Love It: Ok, so maybe a 110-inch 8K 3D TV isn’t the most practical choice for your home theater system, but you have to admit it sure is pretty. This 8K display will allow you to watch your favorite 3D movies without the expensive glasses, making it a must have for movie-buffs.
Why We Love It: Ok, so maybe a 110-inch 8K 3D TV isn’t the most practical choice for your home theater system, but you have to admit it sure is pretty. This 8K display will allow you to watch your favorite 3D movies without the expensive glasses, making it a must have for movie-buffs.
Another Consumer Electronics Show has come and gone, but not without leaving us with a handful of awesome new tech to drool over. From futuristic skates to driverless cars and even 3D-printed food, CES 2015 didn't disappoint. Check out some of The VAR Guy's top picks from this year's show, and be sure to let us know which goodies are on your own personal list.
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