A Review of the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show

Tech geeks rejoiced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. This ever-popular conference brings technology lovers to Sin City so they can take in two million net square feet of space filled with 3,200 technology exhibitors. During the exhibition, which ended last week, technology fanatics were shown some of the newest gadgets that will be premiering this year. Read on below to learn about what was big at CES.

• Wearable Technology – Wearable technology was seen at several of the exhibitors' booths, which shows that it will be big in 2014. Major companies like LG and Sony debuted activity trackers at this years' show. LG's Life Band Touch will be ready to ship this spring and boasts that it offers "smartwatch" features, which include the soon-to-be-standard incoming call notifications and display. The band also acts as a fitness-tracking device that measures of the number of steps taken by its wearer, as well as the distance traveled and the number of calories burned. In other words, it's a crazy souped-up pedometer. Sony's new Core fitness tracker is similar to the Life Band, but instead of being a band itself, it's actually a sensor that fits into wearable products. With so many companies releasing wearable fitness products this year, it's sure to be a major trend. 

• Technology Cases – The CES proved that cases for all the new technologies continue to flourish. No matter what the preference, be it a dazzling fashion statement, a kooky design, or a 3D custom printed case, consumers will be able to find what they're looking for in iPhone cases. Believe it or not, one of the cases that had everyone at the expo talking was one that doubles as a stun gun. No joke. Further, as expected, as technology gets thinner and thinner, a lot of increased emphasis has been placed on protection. You'll only see more of it.

This is what's out now -- just imagine a few years from now! 

• New Tablet Technology – The tablet that everyone was buzzing about at the CES was Samsung's Galaxy Note Pro 12.2. This tablet was hands down the best one at the show because of its concurrent multitasking capabilities. Its larger-than-average screen was also pleasing to the eye. Further, by simply adding a wireless mouse and keyboard, you could have a high quality workstation at your fingertips. Most tablets on the market are still geared for laptop ease, but this tablet really pushes the limit.

There were many other notable technological products showcased at the CES, but these were the true highlights. Keep your eyes and ears open for these must-have products that will soon be hitting store shelves.