The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) returns to Las Vegas this week, with the exhibition running from Tuesday, January 7 through Friday, January 10, 2014.
The show is produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), which reports that CES continues to be the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, the largest tradeshow of any kind in North America -- and the world's largest wireless event.
Last year's CES had over 152,000 attendees packed into town, with over 36,000 international visitors from over 150 countries.
And the show floor grew slightly to more than 1.9 million net square feet of exhibit space (equivalent to some 37 football fields), with some 3,200 exhibitors.
Specific focus areas and Tech Zones for this year's show include automotive, Apple and other mobile accessories, digital health and fitness products, and emerging technology and startups.
CES 2013: Attendees in the hallway outside the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (CEA)
As in previous years, the gadget blogs and tech publications will be out in force at CES, with teams live blogging the new announcements for hot-off-the-press coverage. I'll update my annual summary document with links to these sources and other coverage of the show.
See my 2014 International CES Summary article for information on the show, facilities, Las Vegas, exhibits, conference program, and press events, plus links to more information and press / blog coverage.