Among the many products released at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas each year there are often some that stand out for being particularly innovative, and this year's CES was no disappointment. Here are my three picks of the show.
Panasonic wearable camera
One of the most talked-about products from Panasonic this year was its new wearable video camera, the HX-A100: Point-of-View Active Lifestyle Camera. By clipping the camera onto its Earhook attachment users can literally wear the camera at eye level, and control the recording functions via a hand-held controller, which can be mounted on an arm-strap. The camera can also be mounted on a helmet or backpack using the optional Multi-mount. The HX-A100 camera also is waterproof up to 1.5 meters, making it a very versatile action camera. Other features include a dustproof design and stabilization, to make your off-road adventure less shaky, automatic shot-leveling capability, to give some perspective to your ski trip, and the Wind Cut function, so people can hear what you're screaming while taking a skydiving plunge. The camera records in full HD quality, and has Wi-Fi connectivity, making it easy to stream, upload or control remotely when linked to a smartphone or tablet. The battery lasts 140 minutes on a single charge when recording in HD. It will go on sale in March for $299.