In recent years, CES has largely featured updated versions of existing products and services. The New York Times suggests that the show has been lacking in “big excitement,” despite its massive scope and media coverage each January. This is likely to change this week, thanks to a wave of new exhibitors chasing the Internet of Things. The next generation of home automation, connected CE devices, vehicle infotainment systems, smart wearables and related mobile apps could result in a CES that is “much more future-oriented,” as predicted by CEA head Gary Shapiro. Research firm IDC anticipates the global IoT market will exceed $7 trillion by 2020.