CES show in Vegas unveils products that will revolutionise the way consumers live, work and play

It’s the conference every tech enthusiast had been waiting for. Up to 3,600 exhibitors participated in CES 2016, which ran in Las Vegas from January 6–9, displaying thousands of products that are set to revolutionise the way consumers live, work and play.

Four of the most prominent trends that emerged from the four-day consumer tech showcase include autonomous cars, advanced smart home systems, accessories and wearables. Below are a few of our picks from the show.

Carmakers have taken CES 2016 by storm, announcing several groundbreaking tech developments as well as new partnerships. Microsoft partnered with Volvo to bring new vehicle function controls to its fitness wearable, the Band 2. Using voice control, the smartband’s app hooks onto Volvo’s On Call mobile app to remotely control actions in the Volvo XC90, from locking the car, starting the engine and activating the heater to setting the navigation.

Ford also unveiled a new tool that they boast will make its driverless cars the most advanced in the world. The LiDAR, a small light and radar sensor, is developed by Silicon Valley-based company, Velodyne, Inc. The device enables driverless vehicles to map out its surrounding in 3D and real-time.