Last week's CES suggests the gadget economy is still strong, even if there was no 'must have' toy for 2013

January 14, 2013

3 Min Read
Slideshow: Gadget Madness at CES 2013

A reporter stands ready to do her on-camera intro outside the CES Unveiled press reception in Las Vegas on January 7. CES says this year's show drew more than 150,000 attendees. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
Two media members share scooter stories during the CES Unveiled press reception on January 7. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
Meanwhile, over at the buffet, all that remains are shrimp tails. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
Your hair. Dreadful. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
CNET reporters interview exhibitors about every new product coming out. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
We didn't get the "dress like a mime" memo. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images
A reporter from German TV news channel n-tv interviews an exhibitor about his new product. CES says the show attracted about 35,000 international attendees from more than 170 countries. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
A reporter gets a close-up product shot of a new Bluetooth-enabled speaker. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
Nothing says, "I'm here to do serious work," like a full head of Joker Hair. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
A reporter checks his schedule at the CES Unveiled press reception and tries not to notice the remarkably ugly carpet. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
Dale Graveline (left) gets ready to do his podcast from the CES Unveiled press reception in Las Vegas. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
Reporters from The Verge fire up their laptops and get to work. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
Photographer takes a brief rest during the busy CES press reception. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
Now that's how you chill a cocktail. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
The fresh veg appetizers didn't move quite as fast as the seafood. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
"Why yes, I have a phone. It's right here in one of my pockets." Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
Reporters check out the possibility to surfing through piles of information by using interactive surfaces, an idea first championed at this show by Microsoft. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
A TechCruch reporter tries to finish his report and not spill his beer while a performer flips overhead. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
The CES media bag was a popular item at the show. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
A rep for LG Electronics shows off the company's newest 3D display. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
Behind the stands, reporters plug in, file dispatches and check messages while the show goes on. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
The House of Marley showed off high-end speakers and headphones, inspired by reggae musician Bob Marley. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
In the corridor, folks crash, check emails and return calls. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
The entrance to CES Unveiled was a busy place. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.
'Nuff said. Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images.

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