(Photo: Courtesy Aaron Broder. Scholastic Kid Reporter Aaron Broder finds a place to work in the crowded press room at CES.)The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the biggest annual technology convention in the world. This week, nearly 3,000 companies have set up at CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, to show off their latest gadgets and software, and introduce upcoming projects.
More than 140,000 attendees, hailing from over 130 countries, have gathered for the show. The Scholastic Kids Press Corps is among the 4,500 media representatives bringing you breaking news from CES.
"The 2007 International CES is the only place to be this week for consumer technology professionals," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (producer of CES).
Bill Gates, chairman of software giant Microsoft, delivered the event's keynote address on Sunday. During his speech, Gates introduced the latest developments from Microsoft.
One of the biggest announcements was Microsoft's partnership with Ford, which will bring Sync—voice-activated technology for phones and media players—to new cars. Gates also used his address to discuss his vision for the future of Microsoft. (Read More)