3D printing is no longer just for producing toys and trinkets. Doctors and innovators are teaming up all over the country and utilizing this breakthrough technology to make medical miracles happen.  Even President Obama during this year’s State of the Union Address praised 3D printing and recognized its endless possibilities in manufacturing (CNN).  Check out these recent stories from CBS News on how 3D printing is changing and saving lives in healthcare.  1. Researchers...

  Looking for a chance to catch up on the trends driving the consumer technology industry this summer? CE Week recently announced a packed schedule of keynotes, conference sessions and new product announcements, featuring companies like Aereo, Pioneer, Samsung and Monster, as well as media outlets like Engadget, Mashable and Polygon.CE Week is a consumer electronics industry trade-only event that takes place June 24-28 in New York. It is organized in association with CEA, along...

Ultra high-speed networks have been in the news this week as both Google and AT&T have announced plans to bring lightning-fast, gigabit-speed Internet and television service to Austin, Texas as early as next year. In the January/February issue of CEA’s flagship publication i3, we covered Google’s progress in launching its network, dubbed Google Fiber, in Kansas City. “Users will visit a website less often if it is slower than a close competitor by...

We have already seen the power of 3D printing to disrupt businesses, from creating clothes to building toys. Now, we're also learning that 3D printing has the opportunity to drastically change and improve lives. The Sydney Morning Herald reported this week on Eric Moger of the United Kingdom, who has received a 3D-printed prosthetic face after a cancerous tumor disfigured his face. Doctors scanned Moger's skull and, using computers, recreated what his face would look like. ...

In the evolution of innovation, there are many products and processes that fall by the wayside but occasionally a few break through and change the way we do business. They often affect the public consciousness without the consumer even thinking about it. Here are five.  Tough Glass Corning’s Gorilla Glass surpassed the one billion device mark in October 2012 and qualifies as a game changer in how both the public and business think about portable devices. Without it we may not...

  This week reddit users were given the opportunity to participate in an AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) with CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro. Gary took to the site’s most popular feature to field a variety of questions, ranging from the immigration debate and his book Ninja Innovation, to his favorite Ninja Turtle. Some highlights included Gary’s thoughts on: Immigration reform: “I think our immigration should focus more on who we want...

In today’s digital and social media world, consumers crave a camera that can do it all. Demand for a camera that has multiple purposes rather than just taking photos, is something that is greatly needed. At the same time, among primary smartphone and basic point-and-shoot photographers, printing and editing photos has become a challenging task. There lies an opportunity. According to a new study called Digital Imaging – Photo Sharing and Printing, released by the Consumer...

By Kelsey Pommer, CEA Digital Media Marketing As we get closer to the opening of the 2013 International CES on Tuesday, January 8, we are highlighting some of the most amazing and inspiring technologies and innovations that will be featured at this year’s show. Be sure to check out our previous coverage of 2013 CES Inspiring Innovations. Connected Consumers: On-Demand Services The content you want, when you want it! On Demand services now offer entertainment across all topics...