5 Buzz-Worthy Storylines from the Consumer Electronics Show

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By Andrew Moseman
Jan 12, 2010 3:41 AMNov 20, 2019 2:12 AM
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After a long weekend of Las Vegas fanboy salivating, another year of the Consumer Electronics Show has come to a close. Here are DISCOVER's choices for the most important storylines among the flood of gadget-philia emanating from the desert. 1. OMG, It's Coming Toward Us! Between the unstoppable worldwide phenomenon that is "Avatar" and ESPN rolling out 3D broadcasts for this summer's FIFA World Cup, 3D is back with a force not seen since the crazes of the 1950s and 80s.

2. Tablets: Loading, Please Wait Rumors swirled before CES that Microsoft would show off a new tablet-style electronic display.

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