Where are they now? CES edition

The International CES consumer electronics show serves as a launching pad for countless tech trends and gadgets, from the VCR in 1970 to today's Web-connected appliances.

So, what happened to some of the notable devices and trends from last year's show? Let's look back.

Pebble smartwatch

CES 2013: Having completed a successful Kickstarter campaign, Pebble used CES to spread the word about its smartphone companion, including shipping details. It also helped fuel the new surge in wearable devices.

Since then: More than 300,000 Pebble smartwatches have been sold, thanks in part to a deal with retailer Best Buy to sell the watches in stores. In late January, Pebble will launch an app store with partners including ESPN, Mercedes and Pandora.

HAPIfork

CES 2013: Also launched on Kickstarter, the digital fork was last year's buzzworthy gadget, an Internet-connected utensil that zapped users if they ate too fast. It includes an app for tracking how much and how fast you eat.

Since then: After meeting its Kickstarter funding goals in May, the company struck an exclusive retailer deal with Brookstone. Sales of the HAPIfork started in October.

3-D

CES 2013: The 3-D display was all the rage last year and at previous shows, with scores of electronics makers creating 3-D TVs, tablets and other gadgets that were either glasses-free or required bulky eyewear.

Since then: With the arrival of Ultra HD and 4K, TV makers are giving 3-D the back seat. Also, several content providers such as ESPN and DirecTV nixed 3-D programming.

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