After all the keynotes and intuitive discussions which took place on Day 1 and Day 2, Day 3 was more on the competitive side. There were competitions, challenges, award ceremonies which got a lot of innovators pitching for their products or getting acknowledged for the technologies they have brought forth. Let’s have a look at what these challenges were and the response they received from the participants and awardees.
Shark Tank Open Call Challenge
Starting first was the Shark Tank Open Call which was held around 8-10 AM for budding entrepreneurs to meet the casting team of this critically acclaimed, business themed show. Wristbands with specific timings were given to participants earlier and these were the only fortunate ones who could grasp this opportunity. They got around 450 pitches at the end of the day which definitely shows how popular this challenge was at the CES 2015.
Here are some sneak peeks from the challenge:
The pitches begin for our @ABCSharkTank casting call at #CES2015 pic.twitter.com/tcCcdY95mS
— International CES (@intlCES) January 8, 2015
Everything that goes into your favorite @ABCSharkTank episodes starts at a panel just like this #CES2015 pic.twitter.com/sRjw015Lwf — International CES (@intlCES) January 8, 2015
Nearing the end of the Shark Tank casting call #CES2015 pic.twitter.com/xLHeBnxxTR — International CES (@intlCES) January 8, 2015
Last Gadget Standing Challenge
Hosted by Gary Dell’Abate and Jon Hein from the Howard Stern Show, this challenge proved to be really interesting for the gadget makers at CES 2015. Last Gadget Standing has been a very popular competition at the CES over the years and it focuses solely on products (not software or service) that are about to change the way we survive in the digital world. SpinMasterToys were announced the winners of this year’s challenge. Take a look at what’s been happening at this challenge here:
Robot Victory Dance by #LastGadgetCES Audience Choice Winner @SpinMasterToys #Meccanoid Robot! #CES2015 pic.twitter.com/JVjlP61qF0 — Last Gadget Standing (@GadgetLast) January 8, 2015
This doorbell manufacturer goal is to reduce crime. @Ring_labs Video Doorbell demo at #LastGadgetCES #CES2015 pic.twitter.com/9LUN1XtusO — Last Gadget Standing (@GadgetLast) January 8, 2015
Mobile Apps Showdown
With just four minutes to demo their apps, Lyve and uCic saw the winner’s crown at the Mobile App Showdown challenge help on Day 3 at CES 2015. Here’s what the tweeple had to say on this amazing competition discovering the coolest apps across smartphone platforms.
Mobile Apps Showdown has begun! May the best app win! #mas2015 #mobileappsshowdown #CES2015 @lenovo #LenovoCES pic.twitter.com/kAYfKjpL80 — Chip Chick (@Chip_Chick) January 8, 2015
.@uCiC_app is ready to rumble! Don’t miss Mobile Apps Showdown 12:30 N255 North Hall LVCC #MobileAppsCES #CES2015 pic.twitter.com/jW7se2Jyd4 — LivingInDigitalTimes (@LIDTEvents) January 8, 2015
Extreme Tech Challenge
Winning this challenge can prove to be really helpful because the winners get the opportunity of meeting Sir Richard Branson personally on February 06, 2015 at Neckar Island. The winners were Doctor on Demand, Breathometer and Wandaru.
.@wanderu say they can revolutionize the bus booking market at Extreme Tech Challenge #CES2015 pic.twitter.com/XuobOQkqn3
— International CES (@intlCES) January 8, 2015
.@drondemand offering solution to video-visit your dr through mobile devices #extremetechchallenge #CES2015 pic.twitter.com/zkk7bH1mEi — International CES (@intlCES) January 8, 2015
MT @intlCES: .@BreathometerInc pitching their breath analysis device – @ExTechChallenge #CES2015 pic.twitter.com/WU7waDFvyi — Kyle Bokariza (@KBokariza) January 8, 2015
Best of CES Awards
The Best of CES awards were on the Engadget stage which gave a lot of new innovations a real boost. Awardees included AmpStrip, Bragi’s “The Dash”, the Mercedes’ F 015 Luxury in Motion concept and more. Check the entire list here.
Ready for @engadget Best of CES awards. The stage is crowded! #BestOfCES #CES2015 – Tune in http://t.co/ORVzglrtk2 pic.twitter.com/caUpIdUBcJ — Jose del Corral (@J0se) January 9, 2015
New Gadgets Showcased
Finally we come back to our daily gadget showcase from the CES 2015. Here are the Day 3 highlights:
They might look bulkier than regular glasses but this new design from Osterhout Design Group is still considered to be quite acceptable.
PicoBrew is another fresh concept in automated home beer brewing.
Home brew lovers, you will love the @picobrewbeer – an automated home brew machine. Currently at #CES See more http://t.co/DcxdtmlwKm — The Gentlemen’s Expo (@GentlemensExpo) January 8, 2015
Check out HeroO, a cool family communication and location device.
For continuous heart rate and activity monitoring, Valencell could become the next best wearable biometric sensor.
.@Valencell_Inc provides personalized, biometric intelligence #CES2015 pic.twitter.com/M230aRbO0R — International CES (@intlCES) January 8, 2015
Customizable smart hearing aid comes from ReSound, one of the leading manufacturers of hearing aids and diagnostic audiological instrumentation.
Customizable smart hearing aid from ReSound – personalization via smartphone @gnresoundus #CES2015 pic.twitter.com/BjxfNPw0VO
— International CES (@intlCES) January 9, 2015
Modular Robotics makes robot construction fun for kids.
Finally, the wrap-up today comes with a spectacular view on what Whirlpool’s new connected kitchen looks like.
The final day is just a few hours away when the tech world will finally say goodbye to this year’s CES, only to discover more next year. Stay tuned for the final update coming up tomorrow. Happy Gadgeting!