01/09/2019

Associations Make an Impression at CES

Associations will be all over this year’s high-profile electronics show

The Consumer Technology Association’s annual gala of all things gadget-related is back once again—and you’ll find associations behind some of the biggest announcements on the agenda.

The 2019 edition of the Las Vegas event, which officially started Tuesday, is full of association-driven initiatives, some of which you may be seeing a lot of in the years to come. Here are just a few to keep an eye on as you follow the event this week:

5G phones are almost here. This year’s CES promises to be a coming-out party for 5G technology, an initiative with broad association backing that promises to bring higher data speeds without the attached wires. One of the first 5G phones to emerge comes from Verizon, which will offer an adapter for the Motorola Moto Z3 that will allow the existing 4G-capable phone to pick up some extra speed. Samsung, one of the largest mobile providers, is expected to show off a sneak peek of a 5G phone at the show.

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