2006 International CES Rocks Las Vegas with Hot New Technology, Cool Products and Famous Faces; Record-Breaking Show Opened with 1.6 Million Net Square Feet of Exhibit Space, 2,500 Exhibitors and Industry Leading Speakers.LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- The 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES(R)) opened yesterday amid a sea of the latest and greatest consumer technology gadgets, heavy hitting keynotes and informative conference sessions. With a record-breaking 1.6 million net square feet of space and 2,500 exhibitors, the 2006 International CES is the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow and runs through January 8. On Thursday morning, Gary Shapiro, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) ), the producer of CES, delivered an inspiring and exciting State of the Industry Address. Shapiro discussed the breadth of the current CE market, with the average U.S. home owning approximately 25 consumer electronics products. Shapiro also talked about this year's International CES stating, "It is a Mecca, a vision for a better world, a world that only technology can provide." U.S. Senator John Ensign John Eric Ensign (born 25 March 1958) is the junior United States Senator from Nevada, serving since January 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party, chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. (R-NV), called the "digital senator" by Shapiro, welcomed the packed audience to his home district. Ensign emphasized his desire to work to prevent unintended consequences For the "Law of unintended consequences", see Unintended consequence Unintended Consequences is a novel by author John Ross, first published in 1996 by Accurate Press. from federal legislation. He also called on the attendees to become involved in Washington, D.C. politics and help inform policy makers what they should and should not be doing. Following Shapiro's State of the Industry address, Sir Howard Stringer Sir Howard Stringer (born February 19, 1942) is a British businessman and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sony Corporation. Previously he was chief executive of Sony Corporation of America before being promoted to the highest post. , chairman and CEO of Sony Corp., kicked off the show with a visionary opening keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. . Stringer focused on the necessary, yet often-difficult relationship between technology and content. He addressed ways in which Sony is working to allow consumers to have choice in when, where, how and in what format they want their content. Stringer outlined Sony's four pillars Four Pillars may refer to:
The four pillars include E-Entertainment, Digital Cinema, High-er Definition and Playstation. Stringer demonstrated his empire of movies, music, television programming, gaming and electronics with the help of top executives like Kaz Hirai and Michael Dell Michael Saul Dell (born February 23, 1965, in Houston, Texas) is the founder and CEO of Dell, Inc. Biography Early life and education The son of an orthodontist, Dell was born in to an upper-class Jewish family and attended Herod Elementary School in Houston, and artists like Tom Hanks Noun 1. Tom Hanks - United States film actor (born in 1956) Hanks, Thomas J. Hanks , Dan Brown, Ron Brown, Ron (Ronald Harmon Brown), 1941–96, American politician, b. Washington, D.C. Raised in New York City's Harlem, he attended Middlebury College (grad. 1962) and St. John's Law School (grad. 1970). Howard and Brian Grazer. Stringer concluded: "Content and technology are strange bedfellows, but we are joined together. Sometimes we misunderstand each other, but isn't that, after all, the very definition of marriage?" Thursday's second keynote featured Intel CEO Paul Otellini Paul S. Otellini (born October 12, 1950) is Intel Corporation's fifth Chief Executive Officer. Education Paul Otellini graduated from St. Ignatius College Preparatory. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of San Francisco. . "Welcome to the New Normal," Otellini said as he kicked off his presentation. "The New Normal is not a place; it is a state of being," he continued, "and the test of good technology is that once you use it, you can't go back." Otellini then introduced two new Intel technologies as part of the New Normal of today -- the Intel Core The latest generation of the Intel x86 family of CPUs. Core supersedes the 13-year run of the Pentium, which was introduced in 1993. It essentially represents the ninth generation of the x86 architecture, the first chip appearing in the IBM PC in 1981. Duo Processor See Core Duo and Intel Core. and Intel Viiv Viiv (IPA: /ˈvaɪv/, rhymes with five) is a platform marketing initiative from Intel. Like Intel's Centrino and vPro, Viiv is a collection of computer technologies with a particular combination of Intel products as its . He explained that the Intel Centrino Duo The Centrino chip platform that uses the Core Duo or Core 2 Duo CPU. See Centrino and Intel Core. laptop, featuring the Core Duo Intel's first dual-core chip for Centrino laptops. Introduced in early 2006, the Core Duo CPU was also the first x86 chip used in the Macintosh, as Apple transitioned from the PowerPC to the x86 CPU family (see MacBook Pro). , is 68 percent faster, consumes 28 percent less power and contains better Wi-Fi functionality. The Core Duo Processor is the first new premium brand since the Pentium Processor and the one millionth Core Duo will ship in three weeks whereas it took one year for the Pentium to achieve the same milestone. Dell Chairman of the Board Michael Dell joined Otellini on stage to demonstrate two Dell laptops that use the Core Duo. Other industry executives on state for the Intel Viiv debut included DirecTV President and CEO Chase Cary and AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. Chairman and CEO Jonathan Miller This article is about the British physician, theatre and opera director, and television presenter; for other people named Jonathan Miller, see Jonathan Miller (disambiguation). Sir Jonathan Wolfe Miller . The keynote concluded with a star-studded update on the ClickStar announcement Intel made at the 2004 International CES. Hollywood's Morgan Freeman, Tom Hanks, Danny DeVito, Lori McCreary, Brad Silberling and Tom Shadyac praised the ability to have artist-created channels and on-demand movies at home that are still in theaters. Silberling announced the first ClickStar online film, "10 Items or Less," starring Morgan Freeman and Paz Vega. Also on Thursday, two CES Industry Insider presentations gave attendees an intimate look into visionary minds of two industry leading executives, Ivan Seidenberg, CEO of Verizon Communications and Michael Dell, founder and chairman of Dell Inc. Seidenberg spoke in detail on his company's advanced fiber network and how it is bringing the power of convergence to customers. Seidenberg said Verizon was committed to coverage, speed, quality and security to digital customers. He also spoke of how his company is bringing the digital lifestyle to customers through a myriad of multimedia products and applications, such as V CAST Music, a new service announced today that will transform the way consumers enjoy music. V CAST Music allows Verizon Wireless customers the ability to download music over the air directly to their wireless phones or straight to their personal computers. "Our product line is hotter than ever and 2006 will be the best year ever. The PC still reigns supreme as the product of choice," said Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell Inc. in his Industry Insider presentation. To that end, along with partner Jen-Hsun Huang, nVidia president and CEO, Dell introduced the XPS (1) See XML Paper Specification. (2) A brand name for certain models of Inspiron laptops from Dell. 600 Renegade, a system build expressly for gaming and "extreme high definition graphics." Additionally, Dell made clear his desire to extend his company's leadership in flat panel displays to the televisions market. "LCD and flat panel televisions are a natural extension," said Dell. Dell also highlighted and demonstrated Dell's new customer service tool Dell Tech Connect that offers both product and software support, as well as elaborated upon Dell's environmental stewardship in the area of electronics recycling. The 2006 International CES SuperSession supersession see superseding. series kicked off on Thursday with a look at the future with "Emerging Technologies: A View From the Lab." Moderated by Suzanne Kirschner, senior technology editor of Popular Science, panelists discussed the designs with which engineers are tinkering and examined current trends to prognosticate prog·nos·ti·cate v. To predict according to present indications or signs; foretell. prognosticate Prognose verb To project the outcome of a particular condition or state the future of consumer electronics. Panelists included: Don Carkner, vice president of product planning, iFire Technology Corporation; Mark Cook, DFIS DFIS Digital Flight Inspection System DFIS Discrete Frequency Immittance Spectroscopy DFIS Defense Financial Institution Services (program management office for US Federal government financial services) , Eastman Kodak Company; Michael Howse, president and CEO, PacketHop; Janice Marconi, president, Marconi Works International, Daniel McGahn, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Konarka Technologies, Incorporated; Chris Thomas, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Intel; and David Vieau, president and CEO, A123 Systems. Also on Thursday was the "Entertainment Technology: View from Hollywood" panel session moderated by Chris Marlowe of the Hollywood Reporter. Marlowe led a discussion about the past, present and future of digital content distribution, which featured the thoughts of industry leaders Bill Chapman, vice president of creative development and emerging technologies for Turner Studios; Michael Arrieta, senior vice president of Sony Pictures Digital Sony Pictures Digital, first known as Columbia TriStar Interactive, then Sony Pictures Interactive Network (or SPiN), is known as the digital website interactive creator for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) that was established in 1997. Sales and Marketing; Curt Marvis, co-founder and CEO of CinemaNOW; and Jim Bankoff, executive vice president of AOL. Marvis declared 2006 is the year studio content holders begin to open up to the possibilities technology can provide consumers. Arrieta said industry has been claiming "this is the year" for several years and offered that content already has opened up, but that going forward the goal should simply be trying to keep honest people honest by offering legitimate business models for digital distribution. "Digital distribution is an evolution, not a revolution," he said. The VoIP or Not to VoIP SuperSession panelists debated simplifying the technology, integration of advanced applications, what consumers really wanted and what the next stage is for voice over IP. The panel discussed how VoIP is challenging the telecom and cable providers and affecting their future in this emerging technology. The panel was moderated by Jim Penhune, director, Broadband Media & Communications Research, Strategy Analytics. The panel was made up of industry experts, including Jeff Citron citron (sĭt`rən), name for a tree (Citrus medica) of the family Rutaceae (orange family), and for its fruit, the earliest of the citrus fruits to be introduced to Europe from Asia. , co-founder, chairman and CEO, Vonage; Brad Garlinghouse, vice president, Communications Product, Yahoo! Inc.; David Hofstatter, co-founder, president and CEO, CallWave, Inc.; Kevin Keene, vice president of voice and data solutions, Motorola Connected Home Solutions; Bryan Martin, president and CEO, 8x8, Inc.; John Muleta mu·le·ta n. A short red cape suspended from a hollow staff, used by a matador to maneuver a bull during the final passes before a kill. [Spanish, small mule, crutch, muleta, diminutive of , partner, Venable LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol ; and Robert Simkavitz, president and CEO, FreelineUSA, Inc. A consumer-focused session, "The Battle for Control of the Connected Consumer" delved into the world of the connected consumer and examined the role that the hardware, software, content and service provider industries play in serving the always-on consumer. Moderated by Tim Bajarin, president of Creative Strategies, panelists included Rudy Provoost, CEO, Consumer Electronics, Philips; Dr. Levy Gerzberg, president and CEO, Zoran Corp; Satjiv Chahil, senior vice president, personal systems group, HP; Michael Gronsi, vice president of business development, HELIO HELIO Heliogravure (philately; early photogravure style) and Kal Patel, executive vice president, strategy and international, Best Buy. Panelists noted that connectivity is the common denominator of convergence and it is what will continue to drive industry growth in the future. They warned that industries serving the connected consumer must find new business models and join together to form new partnerships in order to find mutually beneficial co-existence, even as they compete for customers. All agreed that the 2006 International CES is a milestone in terms of industry and product convergence. At Thursday's final Super Session, "CNET's The Next Big Thing" top level executives from Linksys, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba, CNET (body) CNET - Centre national d'Etudes des Telecommunications. The French national telecommunications research centre at Lannion. editors and CNET users discussed the next big thing in technology trends for 2006. CNET predicts that mobile or handheld content, next generation DVD formats and home entertainment hubs will be the next big thing for 2006. An interesting twist to the session was the immediate polling of the audience to gauge their feelings to the three emerging trends. Wireless polling devices were given to the audience and they were asked three questions for each new trend. Results were immediately aggregated backstage and shared. Audience participants felt that the biggest barrier to the adaptation of handheld devices is the availability of content. An overwhelming number of audience members felt that Blu-ray would win the next generation DVD format war. Audience members also felt that difficult set up of home networks was preventing consumers from adopting them. For more news on the 2006 International CES, including keynote transcripts and photos, visit www.CESweb.org, the interactive source for CES information. About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $125 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES -- Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.
UPCOMING EVENTS
-- 2006 International CES
January 5-8, 2006, Las Vegas, NV
-- 2006 CEA Winter Summit
March 2-4, 2006, Vail, CO
-- CEA 2006 Winter Technology and Standards Forum
March 6-10, 2006, Clearwater Beach, FL
-- CEA Spring Break
March 14-17, 2006, Washington, DC
-- CEA Entertainment Technology Summit
March 15-16, 2006, Washington, DC
-- Digital Patriots Dinner
March 15, 2006, Washington, DC
-- EHX Spring 2006
March 28-April 1, 2006, Orlando, FL
-- CONNECTIONS (TM) - The Digital Home Conference & Showcase
May 2-4, 2006, Santa Clara, CA
-- 2006 PARA Conference
May 3-7, 2006, Hilton Head, SC
-- The 10th Annual Consumer Electronics CEO Summit
June 21-24, 2006, Southampton, Bermuda
-- 2006 SINOCES
July 7-10, 2006, Qingdao, China
-- 2006 CEA Summer Technology and Standards Forum
July 24-28, 2006, Coronado, CA
-- CEA Industry Forum
October 16-18, 2006 San Francisco, CA
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