{Radio Vidcast} Live at the Virtual CES 2021
Integration, 5G, AI, Cloud Computing, Robots are already some of the major buzzwords of this year’s CES (Consumer Electronic Show).
CES started in New York in 1967 and since then has been the place where most of our big new tech had been seen first and where we can get a sneak peak of what may be ahead.
In this week’s on air chat with Hong Kong Radio 3’s Phil Whelan, we chat about this years show and what’s already been announced at the media only day, in advance of the official kick off tomorrow (Wednesday 13th January).
We look at robots that stack dishwashers, lab grown breast milk, smart masks, 5g, C-V2x connectivity, wellness and health devices, new TV’s, mobile phones and so much more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What were the standout signals from CES 2021?
The all-virtual format was itself the signal. CES proved that a major global event could operate effectively in a distributed format — and also demonstrated what is irreplaceable about physical presence. The technology trends that stood out: health tech acceleration, autonomous vehicle maturation, and the smart home moving from novelty to infrastructure.
Q: What does CES reveal about the near-term technology trajectory?
It is a useful signal aggregator — you can see where investment is concentrating and which technologies have moved from concept to product. The gap between CES announcements and market reality is typically 2-4 years, so the 2021 show was pointing toward what 2023-2025 actually looked like.
Q: How has the virtual event format changed the CES experience?
It democratised access — anyone with an internet connection could engage with announcements that previously required Las Vegas registration fees and flights. It also stripped away the serendipity and social intelligence that makes physical trade shows uniquely valuable. Both things are true simultaneously.
Q: Can Morris Misel present on technology trends and innovation signals for our organisation?
Yes. Technology foresight and innovation signals are core keynote topics. Book at morrismisel.com.
Integration, 5G, AI, Cloud Computing, Robots are already some of the major buzzwords of this year’s CES (Consumer Electronic Show). CES started in New York in 1967 and since then has been the place where most of our big new tech had been seen first and where we can get a sneak pe.
When signals like Live at the Virtual CES 2021 emerge, organisations that engage early have the advantage of choosing their response rather than reacting to events. That gap between those who prepared and those who did not is where competitive positioning is actually made or lost.
The most important question is not whether Live at the Virtual CES 2021 will matter, but how quickly it will matter in your specific context. Leaders benefit most from mapping the ripple effects early — not just the direct impact but the second and third-order consequences that arrive later and hit harder. That is the practical work of foresight.
