November is always an exciting time of year here at the Entertainment Technology Center.  With CES 2011 just two months away, the ETC’s Entertainment Technology Reporting Team is in full research mode identifying major trends and products that are sure to make headlines at the show and in the coming year.  Last year the buzz was centered on 3D to the Home, emerging tablet devices and Internet-connected televisions.  This year expect to see expanded offerings in each of these categories, plus look for 4G to make a big splash in the market as carriers announce expanded service and device manufacturers roll out 4G models.  Social Media will also be a big topic of discussion, and try to get past a booth at the show without hearing about their new smart device app!

As always, the ETC will be reporting live from the show floor, making sense of the madness and bringing insight from an entertainment technology professional point of view.  Last year we scoured every square inch to find the products mattered most and the gems you may have missed.  In addition, the ETC is expanding its pre-show reporting to bring you news and exclusive interviews with manufacturers and trendsetters.  To see last year’s report, visit: http://blog.etcenter.org/category/blog/ces2010/

Feel free to drop us a line at etreport@etcusc.org to let us know what interests you or what “hot product” we have to check out.  Also be sure to sign up for the daily report emails that we will be sending out during the show by visiting: www.etcenter.org/2011-et-report-sign-up/

We look forward to seeing you at CES 2011!

-KC Blake

Managing Editor

Entertainment Technology Report