2018年消費電子展：今年的科技大展有哪些值得期待

2018年消費電子展將于1月7日在拉斯維加斯開幕，于1月12日以一場媒體的記者招待會結束。與以往每年一樣，三星（Samsung）、LG、索尼（Sony）、谷歌等科技屆最鼎鼎有名的公司都會出席。盡管他們目前尚未宣布展出計劃，不過所有跡象都表明屆時會有重大宣布或突破性的技術亮相。

那么，2018年消費電子展有哪些值得期待？以下是我們的預測：

電視將是重頭戲

電視必然會是2018年消費電子展上的矚目焦點之一。LG可能會展示不可思議的超薄新款有機發光二極管（OLED）屏幕。索尼、Vizio和無數其他公司也可能會在消費電子展上亮出新機型。預計它們都有華麗的屏幕、鮮活的色彩，以及某些情況下高昂的價格。

可折疊的Galaxy X？

三星不會在消費電子展上公布盛傳的Galaxy S9，不過他們可能會透露謠傳已久的Galaxy X。這款設備或許會是可折疊的智能手機，從而能將標準的大約5英寸屏幕拓展到超過7英寸。它可能會在消費電子展上大出風頭。

虛擬現實、增強現實和混合現實

各式各樣的頭戴式設備，可能會出現在消費電子展的每個角落。我們很可能看到虛擬現實和增強現實領域的新進展，以及配有結合兩者的混合現實技術的頭戴式設備。Magic Leap這家混合現實頭戴式設備公司被宣傳得天花亂墜，它會是展覽上每個人關注的目標。

汽車技術的發展

隨著全球的公司都開始為自動駕駛汽車做好準備，許多汽車廠商會借消費電子展來展示他們的進展。福特（Ford）、通用汽車（GM）、梅賽德斯-奔馳（Mercedes-Benz）和其他一些公司會參展，屆時可能會有新的概念設計和關于自動駕駛技術的討論，任何長期的汽車技術迷都會為此感到興奮。

引人注目的可穿戴技術

國際數據公司（IDC）最近的研究顯示，可穿戴設備市場將會在未來幾年里迅速發展。各公司預計會提供包括智能服裝、智能手表在內的各種產品，滿足消費者的需求。預計我們會在消費電子展上看到有關可穿戴技術的大量概念。

海量個人電腦

戴爾（Dell）、惠普（HP）和聯想（Lenovo）將會在2018年消費電子展上占據突出的位置。這只意味著一件事：我們會看到許多電腦。我們預計會發現新的設計概念和高端配置，不過也可能會看到他們把重點放在結合了筆記本和平板電腦功能的二合一混合式設備。與超高端iMac Pro競爭的臺式機也很有可能出現。

別指望看到蘋果

全球最大的科技公司不會參加每年最大的科技展覽。蘋果每年都會放棄消費電子展，并把時間花在自己的產品發布會上。然而，蘋果在消費電子展上會很有存在感，無數公司將會展示出以各種方式整合了蘋果產品的新產品。（財富中文網）

譯者：嚴匡正

CES 2018 starts in Las Vegas on January 7 with a news conference for the media and shutters its doors on January 12. Like every other year, some of the biggest names in the technology industry, including Samsung, LG, Sony, and Google, will be in attendance. And although they haven’t yet announced their plans for the show, all signs are pointing to big announcements and groundbreaking tech.

So, what might we expect from CES 2018? Read on for our predictions:

TVs, TVs, TVs

Televisions will of course be one of the highlights of CES 2018. LG will likely showcase new organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screens that come with impossibly thin designs. And Samsung could wow us with new versions of its line of televisions. Sony, Vizio, and countless other companies will also likely showcase new sets at the show. And look for them all to offer gorgeous screens, vibrant colors, and, in some cases, lofty price tags.

A Foldable Galaxy X?

Samsung won’t unveil the rumored Galaxy S9 at CES, but it could take the wraps off its long-rumored Galaxy X. That device is believed to be a foldable smartphone that will extend the smartphone’s screen to a standard size of about 5 inches to more than 7 inches. It could steal the show at CES.

VR, AR, and Mixed Reality

Headsets of every variety will likely find their way to every corner at CES. We’re likely to see new advancements in virtual reality and augmented reality, as well as headsets featuring mixed reality that can combine the two. Magic Leap, a much-hyped company working on a mixed reality headset, is the company everyone will be watching.

Bring on the Car Tech

As companies around the globe prepare for self-driving cars, many automakers will take to the CES floor to showcase their progress. Companies like Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz, and others will be at the show, and there will likely be new concept designs and talk of autonomous car tech that will make any longtime car tech fan excited.

Compelling Wearable Tech

The wearable market is on pace to grow significantly in the next several years, according to recent research from IDC. And companies are expected to offer everything from smart clothing to a variety of smartwatches to satisfy consumer demand. Look for a slew of wearable tech concepts to be at CES.

A Boatload of PCs

Dell, HP, and Lenovo will all be taking up prominent positions at CES 2018. And that can only mean one thing: we’ll be seeing lots and lots of computers. Expect to find new design concepts and high-end machines. But also expect to see a focus on two-in-one hybrid devices that can act both as notebooks and tablets. Desktops to compete with ultra-high-end iMac Pro also seem likely.

Don’t Expect to See Apple

The biggest tech company won’t be at the biggest technology event of the year. Appleeach year blows off CES and instead focuses its time on its own product showcases. However, Apple will feature prominently at CES, with countless companies showcasing new products that in one way or another integrate with the company’s products.