Editorial

The International CES is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. Held in Las Vegas every year, it has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for more than 40 years—the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace.

4K, Ultra HD, 4K Ultra HD – call it what you want – the 'four times HD' TV technology has finally arrived with some purpose in 2013, with more 4K TVs, the first broadcast trials and even some content.

Why Ultra HD 4K TVs are still stupid

2013 was a busy year for the Android ecosystem: phones got bigger, faster, and more robust. Tablets grew numerous, and Android moved into electronics like smartwatches and a gaming device. Looking ahead to next year we should expect the same trends to continue, but on a slightly different trajectory.

OLED is an emerging display technology that enables beautiful and efficient displays and lighting panels. Thin OLEDs are already being used in many mobile devices and TVs, and the next generation of these panels will be flexible and bendable.

Apple and its eponymous logo lost some luster in 2013. Experts questioned the company’s ability to innovate. Others pointed to the plummeting stock price as an indicator the good times are done.

Yet, the year ends on a high note. Apple's stock price is up, and the iPad Air, iPad mini and iPhone 5S are each selling at a steady clip.