The big takeaway from this year's CES

There has been no killer gadget at this year's International CES technology show. Instead, something more subtle has become the keystone of the tech world. Yes, even that idea may sound a bit old hat, for those who've been paying attention. Techies have been talking about connected gadgets and the potential centralizing power of artificial intelligence for years now. The difference is at this year's show is that we're seeing so many high quality gadgets that actually live up to that promise.