As the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2013 gets ever closer, take a look back at CES 2012 highlights that include some of the most cutting-edge concepts and unveilings from the internationally renowned convention. The CES of 2012 was the event that kick started the electronics year by highlighting the finest innovations from start-ups as well as seasoned market moguls.
This collection of finds includes the most eye-catching unveilings that have added immensely to the electronics market over the past year. What you'll notice from the fine assortment of innovations on this list is that they range from items that are ready for release, whereas others still require a few tweaks. Nonetheless, each item was featured for the innovation it offered and will likely be back in 2013 with exciting results. The highly anticipated CES 2013 will be taking place on Tuesday, January 8th and running until Friday, January 11th.
44 CES 2012 Highlights
Gear Up for the 2013 Convention With a Look Back at CES 2012 Unveilings:
Michael Hemsworth — Jan 7, 2013 — Tech
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Strikingly Sophisticated Smartphones
The Porsche & BlackBerry P'9981 Model at CES 2012 is Revamped
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3D Animal Art
Casio Unveils Secret 3D Pictures Printing Technique
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Practically Professional Cameras
The New Canon Powershot G1 X Has Arrived at CES 2012
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Transparent Touchpad Laptops
CES 2012: Intel's 'Nikiski' Notebook Will Keep You Constantly Update
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Classy Convertible Laptops
Lenovo's 'IdeaPad Yoga' Tablet is Unveiled at CES 2012
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Web-Surfing Windows
Samsung 'Smart Window' is Touchable and Transparent at CES 2012
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Mind-Blowing Melon Cases
The Sensic 'SmartGoggles' Debuted at CES 2012
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Diet-Friendly Fridges
The New Smart ThinQ Fridge Debuted at CES 2012
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Hybrid Computer Gamepads
Chameleon X-1 Assassin's Creed Mouse Has a Slick New Look
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Oversized Bluetooth Headsets
The 'Parrot Zik' Headphones are Sleek and Stylish
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Mind-Reading Armbands
BodyWave Technology at CES 2012 is Mind-Control Without a Headset
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Beastly Battery-Powered Phones
The SpareOne Cellphone Shown at CES 2012 Lives 15 Years
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Powerful Re-Charger Pods
The Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Keeps Dying Phones Alive at CES 2012
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Impossibly Thin Tablets
The Toshiba Excite is Finally Debuted at CES 2012
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Interactive Sense-screen Tables
Microsoft Surface SUR40 Features an Improved User Interface
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Single-Click Panoramic Cams
Tamaggo 360-Imager Takes Full 360 Degree Pictures at CES 2012
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Upcycled Telephone Speakers
'Dreyfuss Special' by Uncle Oswald Is Our Hero Makes Use of Waste
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Low-Slung Eco Cars
The Fisker Karma Supercar at CES 2012 is Equipped with Large Solar Panels
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Funky Flying Cameras
The Parrot AR Drone 2.0 Can Turn Your Reality Digital
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Virtual Display Headsets
The 'Golden-i Headset' is Unveiled at CES 2012
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Speedy Lightweight Laptops
The Acer Aspire S5 Ultrabook is Announced at CES 2012
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Multi-Platform Transfer Rods
Wormhole Station Can Share Files Between Different Tech Devices
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Customizable 3D Design App
Sculpteo Allows Users to Create 3D Sculptures
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Subtly Hued eReaders
The Ectaco jetbook Color Features E Ink Display Perfect for Students
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People-Powered 3D Publishers
'Cube' by Cubify is Unveiled at Ces 2012 as Consumer-Based Printer
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Wireless WiFi TVs
CES 2012 Welcomes Aquos Freestyle ConceptTV
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Live 3D Sports Broadcasts
'ESPN 3D' Goes from Reruns to Real-Time at CES 2012
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Robot Window Cleaners
The Ecovac Winbot is Polishing up at CES 2012
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Advanced Invisible Waterproofing
The HzO Waterblocking Technology Debuts at CES 2012
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Palm-Sized Bass Blasters
'foxLO' Brings Low Tones to Portable Speakers
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Alpine Athlete Spy Goggles
Recon MOD Live Goggles Pair with Android at CES 2012
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Soaring Spy Toys
The Wi-Spi is Debuted at CES 2012 as the Spyware of the Future
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Transportable Touchscreen Stoves
Cook Anywhere with the Thermador Freedom Induction Cooktop
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Flattened Multi-Touch Displays
The Ultra Slim IdeaCentre A720 Gets a Back-Bending Design
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Sweeping Smartphone Displays
MMT's Monitor2Go is a Mobile Display and iPad 2 Case
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Graffiti Sound Systems
The Ecko Spray Speaker Lets You Tag with Sound
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Instantaneous Can Coolers
The LG Blast Chiller Cools a Can of Beer in Five Minutes
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Energy-Tracking Outlets
Tri Cascade Elka 700-10 Thermostat Monitors Energy Via Wi-Fi
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View-Controlling Technology
Technicolor's 'Personalized Content Rendering' Tracks Eye Movement
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Simplified Cinema Sets
The Unity Home Theater System Packs Major Sound into a Tiny Stand
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Smartphone-Charging Computer Monitors
The AOC e2343fi Monitor is a Hi-Tech iDevice Dock
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Power-Boosting Wireless Trays
The 'Mobee Magic Feet' Charge Devices Without Hassling Cables
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Holistic Health Scales
The FitBit Aria Scale is Debuted at CES 2012
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Airplay Hip Hop Boomboxes
Ludacris Unleashes the Soul Electronics ‘Party in a Box' at
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Multi-Position Dual-Display Laptops
The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Has Two OLED Screens at CES 2024
Experiential Luggage Events
The BÉIS Bloomingdale’s Takeover Featured a Human Claw Machine
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
Tactile Modular Gaming Consoles
The LUMI DREAMSTATION-02 by Bukvity Lorisz is Shapeshifting
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Interactive Beauty Mirrors
The Samsung MICRO LED Beauty Mirror Debuted at CES 2025
Projected Kitchen Displays
Samsung HoloDisplay is a CES 2025 Best of Innovation Smart Home Winner
Futuristic Camping Trailers
LG's 'Bon Voyage' is Capable Of Towing Small & Large Vehicles Alike
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Classic Special Timepiece Variations
Christopher Ward Unveils a Special C1 Bel Canto 9324
Connected Luxurious Home Appliances
LG Expands Its Ultra-Premium LG SIGNATURE Lineup at CES 2025
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Multimedia Smart Cockpit Technologies
TCL CSOT Highlights Its Approach to Automotive Display
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
Streamlined Digital EV Concepts
The INFINITI Vision Qe Concept Has a Sleek, Futuristic Form
LED Can Concepts
The Pepsi Smart Can Has a Flexible HD Display & Sound System
Beauty Retailer Advent Calendars
The BEAUTY BAY Advent Calendar is Arriving Ahead of the Holidays
Revived Tech Brand TVs
The Sansui 55-inch OLED TV is Feature-Rich and Low-Cost
Digital Fashion Event Series
The Digital Fashion Designer’s Council Debuts Fashion Week Connect
Speech-Converting AI Wearables
Bling by Braindeck is a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree
Diminutive High-Power Projectors
The LG CineBeam S Will Show Off an Efficient Form at CES 2025
Modern Furniture Designs
IKEA Revealed a New Collection at Milan Design Week 2025
Home Entertainment Projector Collections
The BenQ Home Cinema Series Responds to Demand
UHD Home Security Cameras
The Reolink Duo 3 PoE Will Show Off an Industry-First at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Makeup Studios
Kosé Corporation Debuted a Beauty-Tech Innovation at CES 2025
Cutting-Edge Auto Simulation Technologies
Ansys Aims to Transform the Automotive Industry
Highly Portable Folding Projectors
The Aurzen ZIP Projector Shows Off a Tri-Fold Form at CES 2025
Expansive Smart Home Displays
The Amazon Echo Show 21 Has an Upgraded Audio System
Refined Mobile Gamer Smartphones
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Shows Off a Premium Design at CES 2024
Wireless Transparent Oled TVs
LG is Unveiling the LG Signature OLED T at CES 2024
Compact Big-Screen Modern Projectors
LG Introduces the New CineBeam Q Projector
Smart Personalization OLED TVs
The LG OLED evo G5 Offers Sharp Visuals and Rich Audio
Precision Triple-Laser Projectors
The Hisense L9Q Will Be at CES 2025 with Advanced Capabilities
AI Concept Vehicles
LG Debuted Its Lifestyle Solution for Mobility at CES 2025
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Curved OLED Smartphone Models
The New Motorola Edge Shows Off a New Endless Edge Display
Ultra-Bright Display Smartphones
These New Motorola Moto Smartphones Come in Four Models
AI-Powered Gaming Laptops
The 2024 Razer Blade 14 Showcases Gaming Excellence at CES 2024
Fan-Designed Glowing Smartphones
Nothing Introduces the Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Dual-Screen Laptops
ASUS Unveiled the ZenBook Duo at CES 2024
Groundbreaking Electric Vehicle Line-Ups
Honda Debuts Two Concepts Models in the Honda 0 Series
Smartphone-to-Camera Transformed Attachments
Belkin Presents the Stage PowerGrip During CES 2025
Autonomous Earthwork Machines
At CES 2025, John Deere Unveiled Autonomous Machines & Tech
Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
Kohler Debuts a Range of New Products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
Samsonite's Bring It 2024 Campaign Exudes Timeless Style & Durability
Infrared Light Hair Dryers
L'Oréal Groupe Unveiled AirLight Pro at CES 2024
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Cinema-Inspired Speaker Systems
The Hisense HT Saturn Surround Sound System is at CES 2025
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Fully Transparent OLED Screens
Veeo Announced Three New OLED Displays at CES 2024
Cutting-Edge Robotic Mower Technologies
URSROBOT Showcased Its NEXMOW M2 Robotic Mower at CES 2025
Automotive Design Philosophy Exhibits
Kia Showcases Two Exhibits at Milan Design Week 2025
Advanced Sustainable Energy Solutions
EBL Showcases Its Latest Innovations at CES 2025
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Upgraded Gamer Peripheral Lights
The Govee AI Sync Box Kit 2 Supports 8K Gaming at CES 2024
Transparent OLED Premium Televisions
LG Unveils the Impressive Signature OLED T Smart TV
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
Energy Efficient Home Appliances
LG Electronics Canada Debuts Its New Home Appliance Lineup
Industrial Design Exhibits
Design Burger Hosted a 'Design Dialogues Exhibit' in London
Retina-Level VR Headsets
Pimax's Crystal Super Debuted at CES as an Industry-First
Multifunctional Robotic Tables
The Come Together Robot Concept Features a Fridge and Speaker
Transparent Television Screens
Samsung Revealed a Transparent Microled Display at CES 2024
Sporty High-End SUVs
The 2026 Kia Sportage SUV is Debuting at the Auto Show in Montreal
Malleable Stretching Displays
This Stretchable Display from LG Display Stretches by Up to 50%
Tech-Centric Beverage Partnerships
Leisure Hydration Has Presence at CES 2025 Through Ring
Roving Projector-Paired Robots
The 2024 Samsung Ballie Keeps an Eye on the Home at CES 2024
Solid-State Tech Cooling Systems
This Ventiva Solid-State Cooling System Will Debut at CES 2025
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Projector-Replacing Cinema Screens
Samsung Onyx Cinema LED Screens Come in a Variety of Sizes
Curvaceous eSports PC Peripherals
The Latest Acer Predator Monitors Will Be at CES 2024
High-Performance Handheld Gaming Systems
The Acer Nitro Blaze 8 and 11 are Headed to CES 2025
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Bendable OLED Gaming Monitors
LG is Debuting the Innovative UltraGear GX9 Series at Ces 2025
AI-Enhanced Gaming Hardware
GIGABYTE's AORUS is Making a Notable Appearance at Gamescom 2024
Robotics-Driven Industrial Challenges Solutions
FLAIR is Making Its Debut at CES 2025
Precision Performance eSports Monitors
The Samsung Odyssey G8 Will Be at CES 2025
Luxury Design Shows
The Living Luxe Design Show Will Take Place on April 19 Through April 21
Advanced Display Technology
VESA Upgraded Its ClearMR and DisplayHDR True Black Standards
Daily Living-Enhancing AI Products
Changhong Aims to Enhance Daily Living with These Gadgets
Chic EV Motorbikes
Horwin's Senmenti 0 Electric Motorcycle Was Debuted at Ces 2024
Creation-Centric Light Exhibitions
The Head Hi Show Displays Lamps by 54 DifferentDesigners
Upgraded Compact Desktop Computers
GEEKOM Recently Launched the IT13 2025 Edition
Ultra-Bright QLED TVs
Hisense Showcased the '98UX QLED' 98-Inch TV with an Impressive Display
Retail Innovation-Focused Events
Spar International Hosts the Spar Transform Event to Boost Retail
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
Curated Holiday-Themed Entertainment
The LG Channels Holiday Showcase Boasts a Festive Experience
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
Innovative Audio Products
OneOdio and OpenRock Debut Two Flagship Products at CES 2025
Customizable Digital Cockpit Line-Ups
ART Showcases Tech for Automotive, Motorcycle, & Agriculture
Briefcase-Like Flexible Laptops
Samsung Display Presents the Flexible Briefcase Laptop
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
High-Power Compact PCs
These ASUS Ultra-Compact PCs Made Their Debut at CES 2024
AI-Powered Appliance Cooling Technologies
Samsung AI Hybrid Cooling Technology Will Be at CES 2025
Elevated Audio Product Lines
HAVIT Showcases Innovative Audio Technologies at CES 2025
Next-Generation Display Systems
Sony Emphasizes Color Quality in Its New Display Offerings
Next-Generation Smart TVS
TCL Announced New Google TVS Featuring Gemini
Comprehensive Tech Showcase Events
Logitech Announced Gadgets and Software at 'LogiPlay 2024'
360-Degree Cooling Neckbands
TORRAS Unveiled the COOLiFY Cyber at CES 2024
Immersive Gaming Activations
The Samsung Odyssey Gaming Booth Launches at Toronto's Union Station
Expanded Technology Marketplaces
Best Buy Has Plans to Launch a New Third-Party Marketplace
Hubless Electric Motorcycles
Verge Motorcycles Brought Its Updated Verge TS Ultra to CES 2024
Intricate Optical Phone Aesthetics
TECNO Debuts its Starry Optical Fiber Technology at CES 2025
WiFi-Less Voice-Activated Appliances
JEM Brands Debuted AIWA INTELLIGENCE at CES 2024
Decor-Centric Speaker Concepts
Eshant Kumbhakarn Designs the Aura Speaker Concept
Camera Gear Product Displays
GoPro Has Announced a Significant Retail Expansion at Best Buy
Best-Selling Console Sequels
Nintendo Dropped the Reveal Trailer for the 'Nintendo Switch 2'
Advanced Smart Office Solutions
CZUR Showcases Meeting Projectors, Scanners, and More at CES 2025
Two-Day Retailer Sales
Best Buy is Offering a 48-Hour Sale from July 16th to July 17th
State-of-the-Art Entertainment Projectors
Yaber Technologies & Jbl Unveil Entertainment Projectors
Charitable Developer Games Showcases
Humble Bundle is Hosting its 2025 Games Showcase
Cinema-Grade Projector Debuts
Valerion Unveiled the VisionMaster Max at CES 2025
AI-Optimized Computer Line-Ups
ASUS Presents Its Copilot+ PC Lineup and Other Tech at CES 2025
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
High-Tech Ultrawide Monitors
INNOCN Highlights Its Product Offerings Just in Time for Prime Day
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Immersive Keyboard-Focused Events
Logitech's Pop Icon Keys Event Merges Technology and Expression
Affordable Tech Campaigns
Hisense Has Launched Its UNLOCK FOR BLACK FRIDAY Campaign
8K-Certified Premium Projectors
Samsung Debuts the Premier 8K with High Resolution
Modern Workspace Design Capsules
Hexcal Debuts at CES 2025 with the Hopes of Revolutionizing Work
Branded Football Cup Reveals
Hisense and FIFA Unveil the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Trophy
Vibrant 100-Inch TVs
HiSense Unveiled the 'U76N' QLED TV with a High Refresh Rate Panel
Cross-Border Startup Pitching Competitions
Seoul Seeks to Ignite Global Startup Collaboration
Efficient Charging Solutions
TESSAN Showcased a Slew of Its Performance-Focused Products at CES
Ultra-Large Automotive Displays
LG Display Unveiled the 57-inch Pillar-to-Pillar LCD at CES 2024
Festival Ev Charging Zones
Electrify Expo Aims to Provide Convenience While Educating
Next-Generation Charging Solutions
ROMOSS Will Showcase Its Charging Solutions at CES 2025
Semi-Outdoor Foldable Wheelchairs
Robooter Brought Mobility Innovations Like X40 to CES 2024
Food Innovation Business Conferences
SIAL Shanghai 2025 is Running from May 19 to 21, 2025
Upgraded Digital Writing Devices
Penstar Unveils the Precision-Driven eNote2 at CES 2025
Large-Screen Sports Campaigns
Hisense Debuted Its Big Game, Big Screen Initiative
Game Controller Steering Wheels
Sony and Honda Unveil a Unique Touch to the Afeela Sedan
Durable Fitness Equipment
Vision Fitness Unveils New Equipment for Cardio and Strength Training
Optimized Dimming Televisions
The TCL QM891G Measures in at 115-Inches at CES 2024
Artful Inaugural Design Fairs
Design Miami Presents its First DESIGN MIAMI.LA Fair
AI Gamer Laptop Ranges
These MSI Laptops Prioritize Performance at CES 2024
Entertainment-Ready PC Monitors
The ASUS ZenScreen Smart is the Brand's First with Google TV
Contemporary Collectible Design Fairs
COLLECTIBLE New York Debuted in the Us in Early September
Contemporary Design Fair Expansions
The Fair COLLECTIBLE is Expanding to New York City