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BEST OF INNOVATIONS: UNMANNED SYSTEMS AND ACCESSORIES

Lily Camera

The Lily Camera, Lily’s flagship product, is the world’s first throw-and-shoot-camera. The product combines computer vision, GPS and stable, high-resolution image capture to grant users the freedom of documenting their lives while still living in the moment.

 BEST OF INNOVATIONS: PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYERS & ACCESSORIES

 Charge Dock for Apple Watch and iPhone

An all in one dock solution, this product offers an integrated charging puck for the Apple Watch and an adjustable Lightning connector for iPhone for the most case compatibility. It allows the user to charge both devices simultaneously and holds them at ideal viewing angles

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: WIRELESS HANDSETS

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+

The Galaxy S6 edge+ is a premium, dual-edge smartphone optimized for an immersive multimedia experience, featuring a stunning 5.7-inch display, advanced camera with Live Broadcast and mobile payment capabilities.

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: FITNESS, SPORTS AND BIOTECH

ŌURA – a revolutionary ring-sized wellness computer & app

ŌURA is a revolutionary ring-sized wellness computer and app. It helps you to get more restful sleep and adjust your daily activities towards better balance and performance. With this elegant and ergonomic ring, you will learn when to challenge yourself and when to rest.

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: HEADPHONES

JBL Reflect Aware

The JBL® Reflect Aware™ headphones delivers both best in class noise cancelling performance and the ability to adjust noise level from your environment for greater awareness.  They require no batteries because they draw power and audio directly from the lightning connector on Apple devices.

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: COMPUTER PERIPHERALS

Seaboard RISE

The Seaboard RISE is a new musical device. It remodels the keyboard as a soft, sensor-embedded surface that responds to the subtlest of finger gestures, allowing musicians to shape sound through touch. Powered by groundbreaking technologies, it is also thin, lightweight and portable.

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: SMART HOME

Sengled Voice – SIRI/Google Now/Echo + Security in LED bulb

Sengled Voice is the only integrated microphone/speaker LED bulb on the market. It offers voice control of devices, voice interaction with the cloud and enhanced home security by detecting glass breaking and babies crying. It enables distributed intelligence while reducing gadget clutter at home

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: TABLETS, E-READERS, & MOBILE COMPUTING

YOGA Tab 3 Pro

A multimedia tablet with a built-in projector! It transforms a wall or ceiling into a brilliant 70″ screen. Enjoy a theater experience on the brilliant 10.1″ QHD display, and the integrated JBL® 4-speaker sound bar. Up to 18 hours of general use on a single charge.

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: DIGITAL IMAGING

Ricoh Theta S

The Ricoh Theta S is a first-of-its-kind spherical imaging camera that captures 360-degree scenes surrounding the user. It produces photos and videos that enable viewers to see the entirety of a scene by scrolling up, down, sideways and all around in the resulting image.

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: HOME APPLIANCES

Somabar Robotic Bartender

 The world’s smartest bartender. Somabar integrates Wi-Fi connectivity, onboard sensors, electronic ingredient tagging and automated cleaning making bartending as easy as pressing a button. Using the Somabar app, you can now create cocktails in seconds.

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: HOME AUDIO-VIDEO COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES

Klipsch Reference Premiere Dolby Atmos Speaker System

Klipsch speakers are in commercial Dolby Atmos cinemas because of their proprietary sound principles of high-efficiency, low distortion and controlled directivity. Klipsch took its advanced cinema expertise to the home theater environment with Reference Premiere Dolby Atmos speakers.

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: TABLETS, E-READERS, & MOBILE COMPUTING

 ODG R-7 Smart Glasses

The world’s most advanced Smart Glasses feature stunning ultra-transparent 3D stereoscopic displays packed with innovative technologies in a small, light and sleek design. Glasses are fully integrated with unparalleled display clarity, on-board processing power and system accuracy.

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: GAMING HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES

iWear Wireless

Vuzix iWear Wireless is a high-end pair of video headphones that provide users with a streaming wireless personal home theater and mobile wearable gaming solution that extends the small mobile screen into a huge 125” screen that is connected to the web or smart phone for access to content on the go.

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: TECH FOR A BETTER WORLD

K-1 Assistive Device

The K-1 is a 3D printable assistive device designed in connection with the company’s partnership with e-NABLE, the global network of makers, inventors and designers using 3D printing to make functional, prosthetic hands that are donated to people in need.

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: VEHICLE INTELLIGENCE

Ford F-150 Pro Trailer Backup Assist

• Ford pioneers towing innovation by introducing Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, a segment-first technology featured on the 2016 Ford F-150. Pro Trailer Backup Assist makes backing up a trailer, easy for both experts and infrequent towers alike. It does this by allowing customers to steer a trailer instinctively by turning a knob left or right to indicate direction; the truck controls its steering and limits vehicle speed launching a boat or parking in a driveway .

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BEST OF INNOVATIONS: ECO-DESIGN AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES

ECO USBCELL Rechargeable Battery

The Pilot ECO USB Cell battery utilizes lithium polymer technology and is rechargeable via most USB ports. Outperforming other rechargeable batteries in its class, the Pilot ECO USB Cell is the ideal choice for gaming as well as other applications.

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: SOFTWARE & MOBILE APPS

DietSensor, pioneer in automatic nutrient tracking

Pioneer in automatic nutrient tracking, DietSensor brings a new level of simplicity and accuracy to diet trackers for overweight people or those with food-related chronic diseases. It analyzes the food with a click of a button using a micro scale and SCIO, the first molecular sensor that fits in a hand.

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: WIRELESS HANDSET ACCESSORIES

Deeper-Smart Fishfinder

Deeper Fishfinder is a smart sonar that works in conjunction with your smartphone. For professional and amateur anglers, it is designed to locate fish, get information about depth, water temperature, bottom contour and much more. Deeper operates in both fresh and salt water.

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: WEARABLE TECHNOLOGIES

Samsung Gear S2

The Samsung Gear S2 is a completely re-designed smartwatch that centers on a circular infrastructure with a rotating bezel. The bezel allows users to easily and precisely navigate the user interface with the turn of a dial— from real-time sports updates to functioning as your payment system.

BEST OF INNOVATIONS: COMPUTER HARDWARE & COMPONENTS

HP ENVY Curved All-in-One

The HP ENVY Curved All-in-One delivers the most immersive experience with top of the line performance, in a QHD+ curved display larger than life, which is Technicolor Color Certified.