Technophiles converged on Las Vegas this past weekend to see the latest gadgets at the Consumer Electronics Show 2011 . The conference is known for highlighting Over 2,500 exhibitors were present to showcase major developments in the U.S. consumer electronics industry, and to stun attendees with the following announcements:

Expect new car technologies to interact with smartphone applications and content services in 2011. Ford premiered AppLink, an update to Ford Sync that gives drivers voice control over apps, and the MyFord smartphone app, which will allow drivers to heat and cool the car battery and interior and control the battery’s charge status. A Danish company launched Anti Sleep Pilot, designed to keep drivers from falling asleep at the wheel. A module calculates fatigue after the driver performs a short test, and later measures driving speed and alertness through an accelerometer.